Oh dear...

　I scratched my head.

　I'd heard the news that Sheila was in trouble, but what was there was not a stone object, but a petrified Chapter 5 student.
　I tapped it to try it out, but it was quite hard.
　He must have put his magic power into it quite strongly.
　What you have to admire is that while it was hardened to this extent, the heart of the person inside kept moving.
　It's exactly hardened only on the surface.

　This is an impossible feat without terribly precise magic control.

''Suddenly, Sheila-senpai is using petrification magic...''

　The other students on the team will tell you what's going on.
　That's right. The students in front of me here are all Sheila's teammates.
　My sister petrifies them and then says that they have gone away.

　Good grief.........

　Even though she is my sister, she does something reckless.
　But surely this magic will be able to protect my teammates.
　It's not easy to undo this petrification, and since it's strongly hardened, it's difficult to break it.

　Even [Cleric (Cleric)]'s [State Restoration] should take a lot of time.

　Well--. Except for me, though.

　I raise my hand and knead my magic power.
　As it was, I played the magic power without chanting.
　It permeates the petrified student.
　A moment later, the stone crumbled and the students came out from inside.

　The magic power that had been taking on the role of clay within the stone was blown away, and by reducing its binding power to zero, the petrification was released.

　I examined the petrified students and found nothing unusual.
　As a result, but Sheila's decision is probably the optimal solution in a sense.
　But as expected, it was not a commendable approach.

''Hm. It can't be helped. When this is all over, I'll have a little nudge for you.''

　As Sheila's brother, I must take a firm stand--

Lacelle!

　It was Cecil who came in with a wave of his hand.
　Behind him, Rowan, Sarasa, Vael and Lucian followed.
　The fact that their friends had gathered together meant that most of the demons should be seen as having been swept away.

''Sheila-chan, are you okay?''

　Cecil gives her a worried look.

'It's not Sheila. It's Sheila's teammates.'

'What?　Where's this Sheila girl?

　Sarasa looked around.

'Probably went to his hideout.

You're on your own?

I think we're in trouble if we don't help them soon, Racel.

　Rowan, Principal Vael, also feared for Sheila's safety.

　But only I, my immediate family, and I was the only one who was unconcerned in the midst of it all.

''Well........ I wonder which one of us should be worried about?''

　Oh dear.....
　I wonder if there are any left, my prey.

　I cower my shoulders.
　Eventually I turn to my friends.

"I'm on my way to the cellar now.

Okay, I'll go with you.

Me too!

Me too.

　Cecil, Sarasa and Rowan raise their hands.
　But I shake my head.

'No, I'm the only one who has to go.

But... Lacelle!

You won't be able to fight anymore, Cecil.

Huh?

'You guys have exceeded my expectations. It's not just Cecil and the others. I can say the same for all of Chapter 5. Thank you. And you've done a great job of staying with me through my hard training.

Oh, God. It's watery. You're a racer.

It's like a will, man.

Lacelle, you have my gratitude. I am the one who should thank you. It is because you were always there to support us that we were able to do our best. That's why I thank you. And I'm sorry.

　Sarasa flattened out and fell on her ass.
　Then Cecil and Rowan also fell down.
　The other students are the same way.
　They all fought as hard as they could and gave it all they had.

Racel, you're right. We do want to see this much.

I'll trust you.

I want you to bring Sheila and Matellus and Mucha back.

I know you don't need to know, Rowan. Don't worry, I'll be back.

　When I nodded yes, the other students, including Cecil and the others, nodded in agreement.

　Then I turn my body to the Headmaster of School Vael.

'Headmaster......... I need you to do a few things for me.

Oh. You ask me for a favor. Very well. Whatever you say, Racel.

Then...

　I was to tell the school principal what happened.


　◆◇◆◆◆


I didn't expect you to kick the 19.

　In the dark hiding place of the 'Numbered Children' (Numbers), their voices deepen the darkness even more.

　The first to react were Mattelus and Mucha.
　They straightened their spine even though nothing had been said yet.
　They tossed and turned as if they were being played and stared into the depths of the darkness.

　Late, Sheila also dominated the blonde hair.

　From the darkness, long black hair and slit black eyes appear.
　She wore a solemn black cloak like those worn by nobles, and underneath that she wore a white formal dress.
　His sword is lowered at his waist, and his hands, which have the air of a strong man, are placed on the hilt.

''Number........''

Seventeen.

　Mattelus and Mucha gasped.

　Sheila's eyes narrowed.

'Are you, №17?'

'How dare you.... Sheila Girell Stark.

'You know me,'

I know. After all, The Numbered Children played a role in your runaway incident.

What?

Sheila-senpai's...!

　It was Mucha and Matelus who were upset.

　Sheila, on the other hand, only had a cloudy face.
　She still looked at the 17 in front of her.
　However, although they are now in their sheaths, the killing spirit that was contained within them has not been successfully extinguished.

''Don't you know?　Some of the drugs you brainwashed me with were provided by your mom.

　Sheila was once in a state of brainwashing by a military school teacher named Ravench.
　It was eventually unraveled by Racel, but later investigations revealed that some techniques were employed that even Racel couldn't understand about the methods.

In the first place, you were the prime candidate for our 'Numbered Children'. That was monopolized by Ravench, though, and he couldn't carry it out.

'I didn't expect you guys to bite the bullet on that one.

The 'Numbered Children' (Numbers) aren't just terrorists already.

Then what is it?

Evolution.

Evolution...?

That's right. Yes, the reign of God is over. It's time for man to make man.

People will...?

　Sheila's beautiful face wrinkled up.

'Isn't it strange to begin with? It's the divine order that determines a person's life. The 【Warrior(Warrior)】is the life of the 【Warrior(Warrior)】, and the 【Mage(Wizard)】is the life of the 【Mage(Wizard)】.... And 【Villager】 has the life of a 【Villager】.... From the time of birth, injustice has been born. Why must we accept such a world?

'It's like a child's waste. ...I understand that you guys want to remake the world the way you want it to be. Then what do you intend to do with anything other than demons?

It's easy. --Cull.

　Strongly 17 clenched his fist and raised it in front of him.

　Sheila's eyebrows twitched at her words and actions.

'The new world doesn't need the divine spire. A demon ... no, a new human being will rule this world. Only then will true peace and a world without discrimination be created.

　17 opens his clenched fist and holds it out in front of Sheila.

'It's not too late, Sheila Gilell Stark. Join us in building a new world together....

I'm afraid not.

　Sheila answered immediately.
　Meanwhile, 17 twitched her temples.

'Let's hear why.'

'No reason or anything.... It doesn't matter to me.

Hmm. That's the way a child thinks. Too stupid to understand our cause. Very well. I'll make you regret giving me the answer to that question.

　At last, 17 is ready to fight.
　Both Mucha and Mattelus are unable to move as they inhale the air mixed with concentrated killing air.

　The two of them knew how strong 17 was.
　19 was also strong enough.
　However, just two different ranks made 17 stand out to the extent that it was so strong.

　There was even a chance that a mere killing intent would be enough to stop him from breathing.

　Fluffy.........

　Matelus and Mucha send shivers down their spine.
　Fear rushed up from their feet to their necks at once.
　Rather than a killing intent, it was as if a blade was directly pressed against them.

　The two who couldn't move, move their necks.
　Their teeth naturally clicked.

''Sh, Sheila........''

Senpai...?

　While the two demons were cowering, only Sheila was different.
　The stance was the same, but the signs radiating from his entire body were different from a moment ago.

　Her deep green eyes flashed and her elegant mouth twisted.

''Ho, ho........ You............

　17 was also alarmed.

　In the midst of that hiding place, Sheila was the only one with a thin smile.

''Let's settle this as soon as possible.


　And play with your brother.