Tsk.

　The soldiers slashed at him from front and back and left and right at the same time.
　As expected, this is tough.
　Tough but I have to protect them both!

f*ck!

　First, pay off the legs of the soldier who charged forward.
　When they fall, you step through their legs from the top to the bottom, making them unable to act.

　Continuing on, I move on to deal with the soldiers who are attacking me from the left and right.
　He pulls away from Sora and Luna's hands and takes them into a hug.
　While supporting their bodies, he avoids the sword fights from left and right.

　With Sola and Luna in his arms, he kicks the soldiers away with the legs at his disposal.
　As if hit by a giant hammer, the soldiers' bodies were blown wide apart.

''One more thing ... add on!

　Finally, he turns to face the three soldiers who were closing in on him from behind.
　Letting go of Sola and Luna....
　Instead, they lifted a bench that was placed close to them and threw it at them.
　This action seemed to be unexpected, and the soldiers couldn't avoid it, and they ate the bench thrown at them head-on and fell together.

''This guy is a monster...!
Don't freak out!　If we don't, we're going to be Master Edgar....
Dog!　Let the dogs go!

　At a signal from the soldiers, a military dog was released.

''Grrrrrr!

　Baring their canine teeth, the military dogs bark.
　At the right time, they come at you like the wind....

Stop!
What?

　If it's a beast, I'm in my element.
　I give the order and the military dogs are stopped in their tracks.

What the hell is going on?　Come on!　Why stop!
....
I said go, what's going on?

　Suddenly, the military dogs stop listening to orders and the soldiers panic.
　It's no use.
　Taming a dog is a piece of cake for me.
　Army dog or not, normal dogs are easy to control.

"Yikes!

　I gave the order on behalf of the soldiers.
　The military dogs pounced on the soldiers at once and screamed.

''Huh ... how do you say ... this is also amazing.''
''When it comes down to it, Luna and the others were going to join us but it's like we're not even on the clock.
I didn't think I could handle it all on my own, Rain.
It's Rain!　You are only my master. I am proud of you.

　Sola and Luna's words tickled me a bit.

'd*mn you, you useless bastards.
Isn't it time you gave up?
'Give up?　Me?　Ha, don't be silly. I'll do whatever it takes to get what I want once I've got it. There's no way I'm going to take back what I said before.

　Even though most of the soldiers have been defeated, the color of composure does not disappear from Edgar.
　Could it be that he himself has tremendous power?
　Is that why you are so confident?
　However, it doesn't look like that.
　It looks like if you hit him, he'll just fly away.

　Edgar's scowling smile remains on his face.
　I can't let my guard down yet.

'If you're not going to give up, then what are you going to do?　Are you coming at me yourself?
Hm. Don't be stupid. Why would I do that?　That kind of thing should be done by a fool, who can't think much for himself.
Does that fool not include you?
'I'll shut that cocky mouth of yours right away ... look at this.

　

''If you put up any more resistance, these guys will be punished instead.
Wha...?
I see. Well, you've certainly got the power. Strong, I'll give you that. But the world is not so easy that you can win everything by force alone. This is one way to fight.
You're kidding me!　That's such a ridiculous way to get a bunch of innocent people involved.
If you don't have anything to do with it, then go ahead. I don't give a shit, okay?　It's just blood in their blood.
Are you serious about messing with your own people?
I'm serious. The people are just my tools. I don't care what they do with it, do I?

　Edgar was not consumed by madness.
　There was a rational color in his eyes.
　In other words, this is normal........

　What a tricky opponent.
　If he's crazy, but to seriously think this kind of thing in a normal state.
　In a way, he's worse in quality than a demon.

"Now, give me the girls. I'll whip you into shape.

　You're lying.
　After what you've done, there's no way you're going to get me back in one piece.

　Well, don't worry about me.
　We can't let this guy get away with giving up Sola and Luna.

　But that doesn't mean I'm going to leave all those innocent people behind.
　We have to get them out of there somehow or another...
　But there is more than one opponent.
　And they are in different positions and at a reasonable distance from each other.
　While taking down one of them, the rest of the soldiers would be hurting people.

''........Rain.
Shall we take care of it?

　Sola and Luna whispered softly, in a voice that only I could hear.

''Can you ... do it?''
''........Sora and the other spirit races are a race that specializes in magic power. Not only can they handle multiple magics, but they also possess special magic skills.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it. It's a skill that allows you to use more than one magic at a time. With this, you can hit them all at once.
...What's the downside?
I don't think so.

　Luna lightly averts her gaze.

''Are you sure you don't have any?　Don't lie to me.
''........If I had to say it, our identity will be exposed. The spirit race has to manifest their wings when they use magic.
''Well that's the way it is, so I hope you'll be able to protect Sola and the others in the event of a disturbance.
Of course we'll protect you, but we'll also protect you.

　If possible, I want to avoid that kind of commotion.
　What would happen if it was discovered that Sora and Luna were of the spirit race?
　There's no end to the bad imaginations.

''........Wait?''

　I remembered the conversation I had with the two of them a while ago.
　Sola, what new powers have I gained from my contract with Luna?
　It's not magic.
　It's not even learning a new magic.
　So.....

....

　I focused my mind and thought of a magical structural formula.
　Then a structural formula that has never been seen before popped into my mind.
　Not a new magic, but an existing magic.......a structural formula that adds a twist to the fireball.

　

''........Sola, Luna. There's one thing I want to try. If it fails, I'd like to leave it to you two.
...Okay. Rain will take care of it.
I don't know, but you can take care of the rest.
You're welcome.

　I exchange glances with both of them.
　There's a feeling of trust there.

'What's wrong?　Are you going to keep your mouth shut?　How long are you going to stay that way? If you don't meekly, you'll have your blood on your hands.

　Edgar says, looking impatient.

'Okay well our response is.
What do you say?
I'd never do anything to make you happy.

　Instantly build a magical structural formula.
　Add a new formula to it.
　And unleash the magic.

Fireball Multi-Shot!

　Multiple fireballs are created and scattered in all directions.
　Continuous chanting.
　Unleashing multiple of one magic at the same time.

　Got it!
　So this is the power you got from making a deal with Sora and Luna!

What?
Geez!
Guh!

　The fireball struck the soldiers who were holding their swords against the people with great force.
　Although the power output is narrowed down so as not to harm the hostages, still, a direct hit would not be a free shot.
　The soldiers were knocked down in one fell swoop, rolling on the ground and writhing in agony.

''Nonsense!　Unleashing a bunch of magic at the same time?　How could that be possible...?

　Edgar is surprised, but he doesn't have the right or duty to bother explaining it to him.
　He picks up the sword that the soldier there dropped and holds it at Edgar's throat.

'Do you still want to continue?'
Shh....
Take your men home. And don't let them see your face again.
You're going to remember that.
'That's a one-note line. I need a few more twists.
I'll take whatever I want and I'll take it.

　Edgar stared at me evasively and....
　The fallen subordinates left the place alone, leaving their fallen subordinates intact.

''For now, although we managed it...''

　This could have gotten me into a lot of trouble.
　However, I don't regret it.

'Sola, Luna. Are you okay?

　I could have protected these two people I could have protected my people.
　And I could protect innocent people.
　If I were to encounter a similar situation, I wouldn't hesitate to make the same choice again.

'Thank you, Rain, for all you've done for Sora and the others.
Thank you, Rain. I'm just happy to be here!
''Even so, I was surprised that Rain had inherited the special skills of the spirit race...''
That's Rain. I'm a man after my own heart.
Sora speaks very highly of Rain, doesn't she?
No. Do I have a higher opinion of Rain than you?
This is Sora.
Me.

　The two of them fighting over something I don't understand are smiling.
　However, this is not the time to make peace.
　I have to go back to the inn and talk with Kanade and Tania about the future.