The Servant Chocolat has fought valiantly and vigorously against the boss monster of the highest peak, the Demon Sea Warlord Barrak, and it's just a matter of time before he gets his hands on it.
　It's a good thing that I was able to get out of the fight against the top boss monster, the Demon Sea Warlord, Barrak.
　The "Mere Old Man" is the one who has been entrusted with the "Mere Old Man's Sword" with both hands and says, "Yes! "Tae! And wield it with the spirit of a rifle.

　Barracks are also holding two huge bay swords that seem to weigh more than I do, and they counterattack.
　I have to keep moving and dodging them.
　But every once in a while, a thick blade of the sword would graze right beside me, and the sword wind would stroke the nape of my neck. These are the moments that give me the creeps. It's so terrifying that it makes me want to cry.

　Magnus-sama warned me carefully beforehand.

''With your ''Defense Power'' and ''HP'', even one hit from his bay sword would be the end.
Instant death?
That's what happens when you're in the wrong place.
So it's safe to say that it's safe to do so, then?
The odds are good that we can just about hold on. But it's still a fatal wound. We're not going to get out of here alive anyway...
"Boom...
So, Chocolat. All I can say is, be careful-- I feel sorry for myself, but I asked anyway.

　There was an exchange between the two.
　It was only natural that Magnus-sama, who was not in the vanguard, would not be able to give specific advice regarding the White Army. However, his concern for me, a feeling deeper than the ocean, was felt, and Chocolat felt like he was in heaven.

　By the way, I tried asking the high level swordsman, Mr. Lawrence, for advice.

You can stare at it and see it out.

　........This is why geniuses are geniuses.

　Regardless, Barrak's attack is a cautionary tale, one that cannot be taken, even with a single swing of the bayonet. Isn't that too scary?

　And what's more, I'm not dealing with a single Barrak.

"Shasha, shasha!
"Kekaka-kaka!
"Shasshasshasshasshasshas!

　There's even a pirate skeleton that comes swarming in with eerie laughter.
　Lawrence-sama and I have to deal with the barracks while dodging and cutting through their interference, so it's not that hard.
　And no matter how many of these guys we kill, they keep popping up from the sinking ship, and there's no end in sight!

　In fact, when I heard that even if I was struck by Barrak's Gulf Sword, I suggested it to Master Magnus that I might still have some HP left.
　Then I suggested that Salima-sama should join us and have me and Lawrence cast a recovery spell on them from behind, so that we would be able to fight more effectively.
　However, Magnus-sama turned his head to the left and right. You already know why, right?
　That's right, it's the fault of these endlessly gushing Pirate Skeletons that are really~~~ depressing~~~.

　If these guys are outnumbered and rush to your rearguard, it will be difficult to prevent them.
　Salima-sama's melee combat ability is immeasurable, so there should be no room for error.
　From the guidebook, Magnus-sama knew that Barrak would summon an infinite number of monsters from his cronies, and that's why he didn't bring Salima-sama and Nadia with him.

　On the other hand, Magnus-sama is also a wizard, so he must be the rear guard.
　I'm not sure if it's safe for us to be rushed by the Pirates Skeletons.
　While I'm fighting with Barrak and the others, I try to check on Magnus-sama from time to time, but...

Good job, Gladius!　That's great!

　Gladius-san was a perfect escort for Magnus-sama. He was getting a lot of praise. I'm jealous. Jealous.

　But, in fact, Gradius' dependability is extraordinary, as he was able to use his thick arms to fend off the Pirate Skeletons that were trying to crowd around Master Magnus, fortunately, when they hit him.
　Unlike Chocolat, he's a very large man, so he's probably the best at kicking the crap out of everyone in a situation like this.

　It has been a long time since Gradius has been on the scene.
　After all, he's been fighting on the sea for a long time. There was no way to retrieve Gladius when he sank to the bottom of the sea if he fell off the boat or something. I would not have been the one to make you cross such a dangerous bridge, Master Magnus.
　Even during the battle with Lawrence-sama, there was no way I would have let him participate in the battle with Gladius, who didn't have the concept of "going easy on himself".
　Huh?　The way I see it, I guess I'm still very capable. (Ahem.)

　Anyway, Gladius-san is doing a great job of relieving the resentment that has been building up.
　It would be difficult to protect more than two people, but with just one guard, Magnus-sama, he's doing a perfect job.
　Magnus-sama also seems relieved and is concentrating on casting the spell.

　Yes. So far, we have the upper hand in the war.
　But we can't let our guard down!　After all, this was not yet the real deal.

　In fact, realizing that they were outnumbered, Barrack yelled out loudly.

'Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!　Men, meet and greet!

　And then he began to sing the ogeeletal song with great skill.

　Here they come!　Magnus said this is the Devil's Sea Lord's special ability that we should be very careful about.
It's the War Song of the Pirates.

Oretachakai zoku, oko no nakano oko!
"'Uber!　Colosse!　Yuck!　Okase!
"[I]t's no good to you, my dear.

　The Pirate Skeletons around me start to chorus as well.
　Until now, "Kishasha! The undead monsters, who could not speak at all, suddenly started to sing, albeit falteringly.

　Moreover, the changes in the Pirates' Skeletons were not limited to that.
　A blue-white fire lit up in the recesses of their eyes, their strength filled the air, their speed improved, and their other stats increased in strength across the board.

　I can't help but remember the words of Lord Magnus.

'The crony pirate skeletons are all level 10 monsters.
''Um, Master Magnus. I can't really feel it when you say level 10.''
When I first met you, Ted, Rudd and Mud were about level 11.
What a pussy.
Don't get cocky.
"You're in trouble, sir.
''Anyway, we can't be too careful when their numbers are extraordinary, even at level 10. On top of that, Barrack has a special ability that allows him to strengthen his cronies for five minutes.
''Hohee. How much more powerful will it be exactly?''
All of his cronies are on level 20.
..........
All of his cronies are on level 20.
'We can hear you!　I'm just dumbfounded and raving!'

　--Just remembering it made me feel sick to my stomach.

　But my stomach isn't the only thing that hurts if I'm actually attacked by a level 20 army.
　I'm trying my best to wield the "Mere Old Man's Sword".
　I only have to endure this for five minutes, so ignore the barracks!

"Kukakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakakak!

　Well, they won't leave you alone over there, though.

　I narrowly avoided the bayonet as Barrack cut down his cronies.
　I'm already in tears!　I'm in tears!

　Is Mr. Lawrence going to be okay?

Shh!

　Ah, as expected of him, he is handling it calmly.
　When I took a peek at him from the side, he was silently cutting down the Pirates' Skeletons with the Sword of Blue Thunder. They are humanoid monsters, so is this an easy opponent for a swordsman to deal with?
　Magnus-sama also said that the "lightning attribute" is effective against his cronies.

　Lawrence-sama also instructed us to leave them alone even if they are in danger, and we don't really have time to follow up, but this one seems to be safe.

　So, is Magnus-sama okay?
　I glanced in that direction.

　And then, the blood pulled at me.

　The Pirates Skeletons, who had reached level 20, had swarmed him, and Gladius, who was a flawed man with slow legs, had been dragged down.
　He had been cut to pieces.

　So, then, Magnus-sama, who had lost his guards!
　Where is Master Magnus?

　I can't take a glimpse of him anymore, and I do my best to look for him.
　But I can't see you!　I can't find it!
　There were too many pirate skeletons attacking Master Magnus and the others, and the human fence (bone fence?) has been formed and I don't know what's going on!

　The image of Magnus-sama, who, like Gladius, had been dragged down and cut to pieces, appeared in my mind.
　I couldn't stay any longer!

"Dear Mr. Magnus!

　He abandons his post and heads towards Lady Magnus.
　He turns his back on Barrack and runs towards Master Magnus.

'Kukakaka!　You wanna run?　Cowed!　But I'm not going to let you go!

　There was no way Barrack was going to miss such a defenseless wretch's back.

　I will be beaten down.
　But I will withstand a blow.

　It will be a fatal blow. You'll never get out of here alive.
　But I'll do it if it means saving Master Magnus.
　I don't care if I have to save my beloved master.
　I don't care if Chocolat dies!

"Master Magnus!

　Watashi screamed in a screeching voice and ran.

'Die!　Kukaka-kaka-kaka-kaka!

　Barrack laughed loudly and followed him.

　There--

Tilt-ha-un-del-e-len!

　The energetic voice of Master Magnus could be heard chanting a high-pitched spell that seemed to impel the heavens.

　Master Magnus didn't even bother with the super-enhanced Pirate Skeletons that swarmed around him, and with the power of the Demon Storm General's Boots, he ran up to the heavens in one fell swoop, from where he sent down a huge thunderstorm that looked like divine punishment.

　They were about to bashed me, and then they turned to Barrak!



　Perhaps it's Thunder IV. The tremendous power of the electric spell blows Barrak apart with a shock.
　Thanks to that, I have a narrow escape from death.

I'm so glad you're safe. It's good to know you're safe.
Don't cry!　Don't be happy yet!　And don't take your life for granted!

　The remaining pirate skeletons on the sinking ship fired a hail of arrows at Master Magnus in the sky, but he dispelled them with his staff and yelled in a very uncharacteristic loud voice, "This is not going to happen again!

"Just when I thought it was going to be like this again, sure enough!　You've got a record!
"Hmmm, am I a criminal?
'You did a dumbass thing in the ruins of Ramsey, even if it was to help Krim!　You have no idea how cold I was at the time, you have no idea how cold my liver was!
"Hmmm, I've had that happen.
I'm human. There are times when I make mistakes, and there are times when I am unable to prevent the unexpected. Therefore, I am a human being. It's a life thing to learn. We won't make the same mistake!

　So this time, Master Magnus said, he could help Watashi.

'What about the Servant in that regard?　Can't you learn?　Are we just going to make the same mistakes again?　Well, then, you can't keep me on the road any longer, can you?
'No, I'll learn!　I'll reflect on that!　So please keep me close to you forever!
Can you promise me that?
"If it is by the command of Lord Magnus!

　As I pleaded hard to the heavens, Master Magnus chuckled and said, "You can't help it.

Okay, I will. That's an order.
'Yes!　This chocolat, I'm impressed!

　I've been scolded a lot. Teh-heh. Teehee. I can't stop crying for some reason.

It's about time for five minutes!　We're going to finish him off!
"Yes, Master Magnus!

　I turn on my heel and slash at Barrak again, bringing the Sword of the Rumblings to bear.
The effect of the pirates' war song is lifted, and I cut down the pirate skeletons, whose swords and arrows have become lame.

　I also thank Lawrence-sama for struggling alone for a while.

''Don't worry about it. I owe you guys a huge debt of gratitude.

　You are probably referring to the time when you tried to catch him on false charges.
　That was your job, Master Lawrence, and you're the one who's so earnest that you shouldn't have bothered!

　But it's very interesting to see a group of wannabes, once hostile, working together to fight the real enemy.
　Plus!　The voice of Lord Magnus chanting the incantation echoes cheerfully in the heavens.
　It is a very, very long chant.
　It's not just an attack magic, it means that it has been customized in a number of ways.

''.........Tilt ha-un-del-e-ren.

　A raging electric light dwells in Master Magnus' left hand.



　And there's another one in your right hand.

　Two heavy customizations, Thunder IV, superimposed with the power of the Demon Fist General's Counter-Ring, to create a synergistic effect!

　I got into the swing of things and leapt at the barracks.
I drove the Sword of the Rumblings into his skull, twisted it, and left it stuck in.

"Now, Master Magnus!
Well done.

　Magnus, with his hands clasped together in a fist, shot an unimaginably violent, raging lightning bolt from the heavens.
　It struck the pommel of the sword I had thrust into the pommel of the "Mere Old Man".
　I was able to get a good look at the pommel of the sword I had stabbed into the pommel of the sword, and the lightning struck the pommel of the sword that I had stabbed into the ground.

"This is it!

"The Demon Sea Warlord screams out a doomsday scream and vanishes.
　The pirate skeletons surrounding him are also turned into dust.

Did we win...?

　Master Lawrence looked at the unbelievable scene and said, "Yeah, we won.

'Oh, we've won,'

　Master Magnus comes slowly over here, as if descending an invisible staircase.
　Gladius-san also gets up and comes over, although he is ragged.

I see......... Honestly, thank you for the help.

　Mr. Lawrence, who was always so resolute, was indeed slumped down.
　His appearance was a bit humorous and we couldn't help but laugh.