One corner of the hideout was filled with a strange atmosphere.
　Seventeen of the 'Numbered Children (Numbers)'.
　In contrast, it is Lasell's sister Sheila.
　They are facing each other, not moving slightly as it is.

　While 17 stared at her, Sheila had a fearless smile on her face.

　In the midst of this whirlwind, neither Mattelus nor Mucha could do anything about it.
　They didn't even muster up the courage to cover them.
　The two of them are in a different dimension.
　Yes. It was as if Racel Girrell Stark was standing side by side with the two of them.

　Zunn........

　Once again, the hiding place is impacted by a shock breaker.
　Dust and small sand and gravel fell from the ceiling with a parachute.

　The water and sewerage systems of the hiding place of the Sow Trading Country have become quite fragile thanks to the 16 who became a dragon and rampaged on the ground.
　At the same time, this area had just seen a fierce battle between 19 and Mattels and his team.

　If Sheila and 17 collided with each other here, there was even a danger of it collapsing.

''The impact just now........''

　Mucha frowns.
　When she activated the [Searcher (Seeker)] magic, she noticed a presence.
　However, it was Sheila who answered before that.

''It's your brother, isn't it, Mucha?''

'Yes. Yes, Sheila, senior.

'I was going to settle this before your brother came.... It's a pity. But if big brother comes, then the 'Numbered Children' (Numbers) will be destroyed immediately.

I don't want to hear this. I don't know about you, but I don't think even Lacelle could lift a finger to your mother.

Well....

　Rather than being surprised, Sheila was more pleased.

'If you're that strong, I'm sure your brother would be very pleased.

Nuh-uh. Hmph..... What kind of mental structure do you siblings have?

'Don't treat people like freaks. Then you must be a witch.

Well, that's fine. I'd like to change my location. This is our mother's laboratory. I'm going to scrap it soon, but I don't want it destroyed now.

　17 activates magic.

　[Space rupture]

　A rift in the dimension opens up.
　There is a gaping hole in it.
　It seems that the 'numbered children' (numbers) also have the ability to open another space.
　Mucha and Matelus are surprised that the same technology is being used as Lasell's.

　17 entered the space first.
　Sheila tries to follow him, but stops moving.

'Mattelus, Mucha.'

Yes?

　The two of them straightened up.
　Sheila and this group of former mages had a perfect master-disciple relationship.
　Sheila was taking care of everything around her, too.
　Lasell also told Matelus and Mucha about various things, but he only played the role of an instructor.
　Sheila was, as it were, their educator.

　She has been even more strict with them than Lacelle, so a strange tension has been maintained.

'Tell your brother. You have nothing to worry about.

Okay, okay, Sheila.

Good luck.

　Finally, Nicoli and Sheila laughs.
　Then she slips into another space.



　Sheila comes to another space.
　She looks around and checks her surroundings for traps, but there's nothing in particular.
　The space was smaller than Lacelle would make it, but it kept enough space for her to move around.

　And in the middle of it all, 'Number Child (Numbers)' 17 was waiting.
　His sword was already in his hand.

　Sheila also held it loosely.

　Ta-tah!

　I was 17 when I kicked the ground.
　There was no lingering, no playfulness.
　The moment both parties entered the stance, the battle began.

　Seventeen moved fast.
　If he hadn't teamed up with Lacelle every morning, his eyes wouldn't have caught up with him.
　Even so, it was just barely there.

　17's blade flashed.
　Sheila reacted quickly, but it grazed her school uniform.
　There was no injury, but it was a tremendous first blow.

　The 17's attack was never ending.
　She didn't drag the first attack evaded.
　He took another step forward.
　This time, he swung down from the top step.
　Every single one is fast.
　And I felt the power.
　In fact, the space is distorted just by the sword pressure I swung down.

　Even so, Sheila ducked.
　The magic power was already held in her hand.

　[Flame Scattering Bullet]

　It's a magic that spreads flames over a wide area.
　Sheila used her magic control to launch it around the front.
　It was intended to stall 17 once, but it had no effect.
　Even though she was properly bathed in flames, 17 rushed in without a care in the world.

''-----!

　Even Sheila is surprised.
　Wearing flames, 17 tries to decide on the third blow.
　The cutting edge of the sword flew like a lion's claw.

　Zah!

　Sheila avoids this too.
　It just barely grazed its cheek.
　This was also just a thin layer of skin rolled up, but the blonde hair falls off.

　Even though the woman's life is sliced open, Sheila is unfazed.
　Her deep green eyes caught her prey in a straight line.

　She activated her magic again.
　Flames scattered.
　Thinking it's another [Flame Scattering Bullet], 17 tries to charge at it.
　However, the sword stopped with a flurry.
　Stepping and avoiding to the side.

　Zunnnnnnnn!

　A heavy sound exploded in space.
　The flame attribute magic released from Sheila gouged the walls of space.
　It doesn't gouge or cave in like a stone wall.
　However, the amount of flames that overflowed was extraordinary, enveloping the area in red lilies.

"You, you sent the 【Great Flame Ball】 scattering. In that one moment--

'Yes, sir. You're very good at that. You're a witch indeed.

　It wasn't the 【Flame Scattering Bullet】 that I saw earlier.
　It was a countless number of compressed 【Great Flame Ball】.
　It was a series of single flame attribute magic, and it was scattered over a wide area.

　Just like 17 said, it was in a fraction of a second.

''You're the one who will do it. Apparently, you're using 【Blacksmith (Blacksmith)】 and 【Warrior (Warrior)】 occupational magic.

You're right.

　Even for a demon, 17's basic abilities were too high.
　It was a speed and physical strength that could not be realized without magic amplification.

''The [Space Rupture] just now is a [Mage (Wizard)]........ Hmm. Until now, mages have only contained two occupational magic, but you apparently have three.''

That's right. I'm a [Warrior (Warrior)], [Mage (Wizard)] and [Blacksmith] - I can use three types of occupational magic.

Hmm.....

What's funny?

''I'm sorry for bragging about it, but from my point of view, it's nothing to be proud of. My brother contains all the vocational magic.

It's hard to believe. There must be some kind of connection. I heard he was a [villager] to begin with...

''Yes. Without a doubt, your brother is a [villager]. And he has defeated numerous messengers who have been reckoned with like you. You, demons, are one of them. If you insult me as a tangled messenger, I think you demons have been defeated before those toys...

'Hm. I thought she'd be a ladylike girl for her age, but... You're the type who gets belligerent when it comes to fighting.

'I apologize if I offended you. I'm just happy to do so.

You think you can fight me?

No. I'm glad to be able to travel around the Saw State with your brother.

　Gritty, 17 snapped his back teeth.
　His expression clearly shows his anger.

I've been holding back a bit because I thought it was a child, but to be ridiculed to this extent, it's the name of a witch born of a mama. You will die, Sheila.

Oh, dear. You've been holding back. Then let me get a little more serious.

Seriously?　Don't push it, Sheila Girell Stark. You're a wizard. There's no way you can win in close combat against me, who holds a [Warrior] and a [Blacksmith]. You don't expect me to open up a distance to strike with you, do you?

　Sheila shook her head.
　In contrast to 17, who was exuding anger, there was a flirtatiousness in her gesture.

'I don't think so. The only way to win from you would be to win a close battle. Then we'll just do that.

You seem to be able to move a little, but my attacks will be even faster.

That's exciting.

　Sheila held up her hand.
　She quickly activated her magic.

　[Lightning formation blade]
　[Gale forceps]
　[Fireball]

'Multi-attribute simultaneous activation!

　17 is eye-rolling.
　Sheila did it easily, but activating multiple types of attribute magic at the same time is a difficult technique.
　Sheila accomplishes it as if she were exhaling.
　Secretly, 17 suspected, "(Are you really a student?)

　But even if you wait and see, the multi-attribute magic won't turn on 17.
　On the contrary--.

　Gosh!

　A muffled explosion sounded in space.
　The source of that sound was Sheila.
　The moment she used her magic, it exploded.

　Smoke rises in a haze.
　Looking at the scene, 17 was stunned.
　However, when he immediately sensed the situation, he unusually opened his mouth and laughed.

''Kukhahahahahaha!　Fool!　Multi-attribute activation is the most difficult technology to control magic.

　Unlike normal multiple activations and the like, the [Mage (Wizard)]'s multi-attribute activations, the attributes themselves repel each other and lead to the worst possible self-destruction of the sorcerer.

You can't say that you didn't know that, Sheila Girell Stark. "Don't tell me you didn't know, Sheila Girell Stark. What in the world has your brother taught you?　Or maybe he was in a hurry and failed. Either way, it looks like it was someone I didn't have to deal with.

　17 sheathed his sword.
　Just as he turned his back on the smoke and was about to leave the space, a light passed by 17's side.

''What!''

　I looked back with a huff, and that's when I saw the smoke glowing in the air.
　It rose slowly as it cleared the smoke in an instant.
　Seeing what was in that light, 17 was speechless.

　There it was, an angel, (I wish I could have been there).

　Large wings clad in wind.
　The white skin glowed with lightning spirit, and flames overflowed from its elegant mouth.
　His figure was truly divine, and his lustrous blonde hair shone like a circle of angels.

　And his eyes, which were deep green, burned red, clearly looking down on 17, who stood on the ground.

　No matter how one looked at 17, he was dismayed.
　He was one of the strongest among the demons, and he could only be horrified by the incomprehensible presence that suddenly appeared.

　Finally, 17 squeezed out his voice.

Who the hell are you........?

Now you're right.


　I'm Sheila Gilell Stark. I'm your brother's sister, Lacelle.


　She smiled gracefully.