That big raven's name was said to be Chrome.
　On the humanity side of the spectrum, it was a demonic beast.
　However, it attacked regardless of whether it was a human or a demon race, inflicting devastating damage on both sides.
　Its power is said to have caused even the Demon King's tongue to waggle.

　However, one day, it was defeated by a brave man and was sealed away in some place.

　This legendary monster bird now stands in front of us.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

　Mattelus looked at me with a bitter smile.
　Mucha also gasped and froze.

''Senior Lacelle, you're kidding me.''

Do I look like I'm joking?

The legendary monster bird!　There's no way we could take it down by ourselves...

'Mattelus..... If you have an excuse, tell that big raven behind you.

What?

　Mattelus looks back.
　At that moment, a gust of wind arose.
　At the same time, a large feather flew in the wind.
　In a panic, Mattelus and Mucha avoided it.
　I don't move an inch, and I beat the large feather away with my fist.

　Sham!

　A sharp sound rang out.
　I looked behind me and saw that a feather had slashed the rock behind me in half.
　The others were also stuck deep into the ground.

'Is that raven feather a blade or something........ How could you use one fist to knock it out?''

　Mattelus dripped with cold sweat as he stared at the black diamond-like feather.
　Mucha had a similar reaction, but his lips tightened in a cooing motion.

''Mattelus, it looks like we have no choice but to fight.

'Shit!　I'll do it when this happens!　Demon, don't lick it!

　The quality of their magic power changes.
　Perhaps they have shifted to the demon form.
　The muscles rise somewhat.
　Their faces became stern, though not as much as Volfot's.

　Chrome narrows his red-black eyes.
　He moved his wings and flapped one, spreading gusts of wind as he floated in the air.
　It flapped its wings even more violently and soared into the sky.

'You guys are more dangerous than that guy (sic). You smell just like the guy who bullied Krome.'

　Does it smell like the guy who was picking on Chrome?

　Hmm.....
　I'm curious.
　Indeed, Chrome looks weak.
　If he was in his prime, the first attack alone would have cut the two of them in a circle.

　There's more to ask about later.

　Chrome turned once and charged, straight at the two of them.
　A large raven that turned into a huge shell approached us.
　A direct hit could blow up the whole area around here.

''Mattelus, please hold them back........''

It's not that easy. But it's not.

　Mattelus activates his magic.

　[Earth Spirit Protective Barrier]

　Magic power slammed into the ground.
　The earth and sand rose and a large wall was formed.
　It was ten pieces of it, by tenfold activation.
　It stands in front of Chrome.

　However--.

''That doesn't work!

　Crome shouted.
　Just as he said, it happens.
　Crom easily broke through the walls that were hardened by magic power.
　He destroyed one, two, and three of them, closing in on the surgeon.

　However, at about the seventh piece, a change occurs.
　The chrome began to gradually slow down.
　Still, it did not stop at the wall.
　When it finally reached the tenth card, Mattelus activated the next jutsu (method).

　[Dendritic Binding Chain]

　A wall, or a broken wall.
　Regardless, the thick ivy grew.
　The spirit-based binding magic instantly wrapped around Chrome, who began to slow down.

''Ho........''

　Good.
　Earth-attribute magic and [Dendritic Binding Chain] go well together.
　By using them in conjunction with each other, the effect is enhanced.
　The reason for laying down the wall is probably to hide the planting by magic power.

''I got him!

　Mattelus shouts.
　He also activated the [Dendritic Binding Chain] and wrapped Chrome around it.

　''Good decision.
　If it's not that much, we won't be able to catch that big raven.

''Mucha!

　Mattelus calls out.
　I was already ready for Mucha.
　He lays down a magic circle on the ground just like when he fought me.

　[Spirit summoning]

　A huge mass of fire appeared.
　What emerged from it was a fire spirit - a collection of fire spirits.
　Mucha swallows its power.

　After gaining the power of the spirits, she becomes a flame demon.
　Raising a large hand, a pillar of fire swirled around and climbed up to the heavens.
　Eventually, it becomes a single sword.

　Hmm.........
　That's the magic you didn't put out when I did.
　Cecil also started using similar magic, but it's several times more than that one.

　A big swing.

''Eat it!''


　[Kagutsuchi]


　A sword of fire descends like a sword tearing through the heavens.
　The entire ivy of the [Dendritic Binding Chain] swung down on Chrome.
　A roaring sound and raging flames raged.
　It blew away the soil and melted the stone.
　In an instant, the area is dyed red.

　The flames couldn't be stopped, and he let out a yell.
　A pillar of fire rose and appeared to be burning the sky as a bonfire.

''How's that!''

　Mattelus shouted as he approached the flames.
　It would have been a direct hit.
　There was no sign of Krome evading it.
　The ivy and the soil are gone, and even the shadow of it--.

　No--.

　A black shadow flickers in the red lotus.
　It wriggled greatly, and a gust of wind rolled up three times.
　It popped all the air around it.
　From within it, a single large raven soared like a phoenix.

　It rose high into the sky like a chick that flew out of a red den.
　Its red-black eyes flashed.
　Not a single piece of burning residue adhered to the black feathers, which could even be called beautiful.

''Oh no........''

No damage.

　Mucha and Mattelus froze with their mouths open.
　I stood there with a look of disbelief on my face.

　From my point of view, it was the best blow of all.

　Chrome was even more of a monster than that - that's all I'm saying.

　I see.
　I could see the bottom.
　Apparently, my prediction had been correct.

　I stepped in front of the two men who were still stunned.

"That's enough. You guys.

Senior Lacelle...

So this is a real entrance. If you're going to do this from the start, you should say so.

There's just one thing I wanted to make sure of. Well--

　I turned around.
　It was to the chrome waiting in the sky.
　Noticing the sharp eyes, the raven pointed at me.

''This time it's you. It's no use. Humans can't beat Chrome.

'Oh..... Right. Except for one instance.

'What are you talking about?　You can't beat Chrome. Because Chrome is the best.'

　Oh......
　Did you say strongest?

　All right......

　A deadly atmosphere mingles in the air.
　Noticing my presence, Mucha and Matelus took two steps back.

''That raven........ She said a forbidden word in front of Lacelle-senpai.''

..........

"I'll say it again. Chrome, you're the best!

　You're still a bird's head, as usual.
　I see.
　This one looks like it needs to be retrained (I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that).

'Let's go!

　Chrome is the first to set up.
　It turns wide and gains momentum, and then charges at me again as a black bullet.
　It glided down the ground slope.
　The impact was tremendous, gutting the ground.

　If it hits, I would have to prepare for a near-death experience.

　But I don't move.
　I didn't even raise my hand and activate my magic.

''Senpai!''

''Senior Lacelle, activate the magic!

　The two juniors shouted.

　I ignore them all.
　Eventually, I take a big breath.


　Get down, Black!


　I shouted out loud.
　It was that moment.
　Chrome jumped.
　He landed as if he were slipping in.

　He stopped in front of me, as if he was going to give me his head.

''Hmm.... Your body seems to remember.

　I stroked the only part of Chrome's body that was gray, the head.
　Immediately after, I hear a scream.
　It was Mucha and Matelus.


''Se-Senpai!　I'm taming a legendary hexenbiest...ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!