'No!　They're at the city gates!

　Luna said in an impatient voice while firing off a series of magic.
　Kanade, Tania and Nina, who were fighting nearby, turned around and looked towards the city.

　A group of demons had formed a spear-like formation and were repeatedly charging towards the city.
　The adventurers and knights banded together to prevent them, but that didn't last for long.
　The fierce attack is incessant, and they are pushed, creating a hole in the ground.

　Demons rush in from there........
　One by one, the demons attached themselves to the gate.

　The remaining adventurers and knights on top of the gate tried to intercept them, but there were just too many of them.
　While one of them is defeated, three of them climbed up, making it impossible to deal with them.

''Luna, can't you just use magic to blow them all up together!
The others will be blown up all together!

　Tania's screaming question was answered by Luna, who also gave a screaming answer.

'It's no good because it involves my fireball and breaths too. Then we'll have to ask Nina to send Kanade...''
Oh I'm sorry, dear. If you don't have a clear destination in mind it may be difficult to transfer.
Then I'll run over there and... uh-uh, get out of the way!

　The demons swarmed the straw as if they wouldn't let that happen, and Kanade yelled loudly, annoyed.
　He threw a series of fists and kicked while spinning further.
　It's like a solitary piece of music that blows away everything it touches.

　But even if that could defeat the enemy, he couldn't move from the spot.
　I wanted to head to the rescue, but it was impossible for me to do so.

'Where are Sora and Tina!
'If it were my sister, she would be hitting a bunch of magic down the road!　Once my sister is gone, even more demons will come flooding in, so it's hard to reassign them.
Tina, it's a distraction over there, but it's still difficult.
Not cool.　If this is the case, it's going to be a joke and it's going to become a joke......that demon child!

　Tania looked around in a panic and...
　A short distance away, he found Rifa struggling alone.

　Rifa had honed her coordination with the residents of Krios and the demon race that lived there, but this was the first time she was fighting alongside Kanade and the others.
　Unable to coordinate well, they fought away from each other to stay out of the way...
　As a result, he had to isolate himself alone.

'Well, isn't it bad?　Rifa seems to be pretty strong, but it's hard to have that many by yourself, no matter how many.
Oh my God, one problem after another...!
'I'll go to Rifa's place!　Mmmm.

　Kanade made an oversized jump and flew through the air like a launched shell.
　No, it ran through the sky.

　As it was, it drew a parabolic line....
　Rifa landed snugly next to the fight.
　As he landed, he crushed the demon that was there from above.

''Surprise.''

　Rifa looked at Kanade as he fell from the sky and said with a completely blank expression.

''I'll help!''
Hmm.

　With the addition of Kanade, Rifa began to fight spontaneously.
　After all, it must have been tough as expected to take on that many by one person.
　Because of the strongest species, they will not lose, but fatigue is accumulating.
　However, with the addition of Kanade, he was able to relax his body and mind....

'That's good for that one. And..........as for the crucial gate....

　What should we do?
　Tania is lost.
　Before she knows it, she's in a position to command her friends...
　By nature, I am not good at this kind of brain work.
　Basically, it's easier for me to go on a rampage.

　I'm very grateful to Rain for always being in charge.
　Did I have to turn my head this much while fighting?
　It's unusual.
　Are they really human?
　Aren't they the most powerful species in human skin?

　Tania couldn't help but think about that.

''Anyway, I have to do something until Rain returns...!
What are you going to do?
I'll let Luna and Nina handle this one!

　Without waiting for an answer, Tania sprouted wings on her back and took off.
　She moved to the gate at once, kicking away the demons that were attacking her from the sky as well.

　She landed in front of the gate with great force.
　The ground cracks from the impact, but I can't pay attention to that.
　I don't have time to worry about it.

Everybody get down!

　At Tania's shout, the adventurers and knights on the gate fell down with their heads in a hurry.
　What was Tania trying to do?
　I don't know about that, but I understood from experience that it was bad.

　Tania spread her wings wide...
　He used his breath to reap the entire gate and the swarm of demons.

　However, it's not a serious breath.
　It's a breath that was considerably added or subtracted and its power was attenuated.

　It didn't destroy the gate........
　But I was able to blow away the demon that attached itself to the gate...
　He succeeded in kicking out the demons that were trying to climb over the gate and lurk in the city.

　Still, they couldn't be relieved.
　Soon, the reinforcement demons rushed in and tried to swallow Tania and the others.

''Hah!

　Stella's sword sliced through the demon that was about to attack Tania.

'Stella!　When did you-
'Same with Tania. I knew I had to defend the gate, so I lowered my lines to this point. No, I should say I had to lower it... or should I say I had to lower it... anyway, no more.
I know!

　This is the final line of defense.
　There's a city behind this one.
　There are people without power.

　We will stop them here.
　Tania and Stella are determined to do the right thing, but

　Despair comes to shatter that resolve.

'What, what was that...'

　Stella murmured with a shocked look.
　Following her gaze........Tania is also stunned.

''Is that........a demon?''

　A huge mountain-like thing was moving.
　As if it didn't matter what your friends were, it trampled the demons that spread out in its path....
　Walking with the earth ringing.

　Giant Tortoise.
　It is a giant tortoise-shaped demon that is as tall as a small hill.
　Its speed is extremely slow, but its attacks can destroy walls and gates with a single blow.
　Furthermore, its shell is higher than steel, and its defense is also high.
　It's an A-ranked demon.

''What the hell is that monster...!
This is not good, Tania!　That's the Giant Tortoise. If that thing attacked us, the gate would easily break down.
Then I'll take you down before that!

　Tania unleashes a deadly Dragon Breath.
　How many breaths today?
　As expected, he was feeling tired.

　Still, it's a full-force blow.
　The only ones who could resist this would be the strongest species or demon race of the same S rank.
　That's what I thought...

What?

　Giant Tortoise has his arms, legs and head retracted into his shell and is now on the defensive.
　That's when Breathless takes a direct hit...
　After the explosive flames cleared, Giant Tortoise resumed his steps, sticking out his limbs and head as if nothing had happened.

''Isn't that strange!　How can you take a direct hit from my breath and not be affected by it?
''The Giant Tortoise's abilities are high, but it's especially good at defending itself. It's said that very few can break through that defense... hence, it's categorized as an A-rank.
Oh my God, you silly turtle!

　Annoyed, Tania was wishy-washy and ruffled her hair.
　That's how impatient and confused she must be.

'If it comes to this, shall I fight in my original form...?

　I can't lose to a turtle like that if I take dragon form.
　Tania thought and thought about it.

　It's just that the damage to the surroundings is going to be terrible, she thought.
　Basically, the adventurers and knights are gathered at the gate, but even so, not all of them.
　There are people here and there forming ranks and fighting hard.
　If you're not careful, you'll end up involving those people.

''Kutu.......what should I do.......!
"...why don't you just do this?
What?
Fireball Multi-Shot!

　Multiple fireballs flew out of nowhere and exploded at Giant Tortoise's feet.
　No damage was done to the Giant Tortoise, but....
　The giant tortoise gets stuck in a large hole in the ground, and the giant tortoise gets stuck in it.

　The one who sees the weaknesses and acts on them...

Lane!
Sorry I'm late.