In advance, I used a visual sharing spell on Lara and Marise.
　Thanks to this, I can see the situation through their vision.

　In the middle of the fight, I connect a part of my consciousness to their vision.
　I can see them vaguely in my brain.


'Just like Kurt said, a swarm of demons is coming towards us!


　Lara looked at the hundred demons that were approaching and released those words.

　
　In contrast, Lara and Marise were in the middle of the field, trying to intercept the army of demons.

''Have you gotten scared, Lara?''

　Marise asked.
　Her expression seemed to be full of confidence.

'No way.'

　Even Lara's mouth as she replied that, there was a faint smile on her face.
　The expression on her face did not show the confident face she had when she met him.

''It's odd. Me too. Let's both of us defeat these many demons and surprise Kurt!
Of course.

　First, Lara took a step forward and sprinted into the crowd of demons.

''Lightning Arrow!''

　With Lara, numerous lightning bows and arrows extend straight to the demons.

　Although not all of them hit, it is a high-powered magic that can bury two or three of the demons with a single shot.
　The formation of the marching demons collapsed, and they looked confused at once.

''Lara!　Keep it up!

　Marise deploys a magical formula from a short distance away.

'While you're stranded I'll toddle the remaining demons!

　It turned out that Marise was deploying multiple magical formulas at the same time.

　Hou.
　Apparently, since I told her, Maryse never lacked for training.

　The number of Fire Spears that manifested around Marise, about thirty.
　They were fired all at once, hitting the fleeing demons as well.
　Each and every fire spear was equipped with a tracking function.

''Kurt said. He said that we would be able to make it easier(──) for us to have the tracking function of the thirty fire spears.

　Seeing the scene where the demons were being eradicated, Marise showed a heartfelt expression of happiness.
　The eradication of demons by the two of them was in good shape.

　But..........


The only thing that matters is the fact that you have to be in a position to make a decision. You're not going to be bothered by them?


　At the same time as the voice.
　A fire spear was released towards Lara's back.

''Lara!''

　But just before it hit, Marise deployed a warding spell behind Lara and successfully blocked the attack.

　Lara and Marise look up at the sky.

''Dark Demon........''
Does that mean there is still a remnant of the party?

　The two of them looked up to see a dark demon lingering in the air.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. But the two of you can defeat even a single person.

　The Dark Demon said and deployed a magic formula at high speed.
　Even though they are a lower-ranked species, their opponent is a demon race.
　I thought that Lara and Marise would be frightened........

''Marise. Kurt has missed a single Dark Demon. Do you think that's why it's showing up in front of us?
'Lara. Is that really what you think?
'Yeah yeah. I don't think so.

　Lara shook her head.

　Seeing this, Marise let out a breath of air, 'Huh.

''Exactly. I don't think Kurt will let the demon get away with it. So this means that this is........'
Yeah. That's what I mean.

　They looked at each other.


He left me because he thought that even I (we) could win, and that's why he left me.


　I said in a voice.

'Is that what the will is for?

　A Fire Spear was fired from the Dark Demon.
　But Lara and Marise offset it by firing fire spears at each other as well.

Kurt says we're strong enough! He said we're strong enough!
'Yes, sir!　Kurt sent us out to the battlefield, thinking that even we could win enough.

　Lara unleashes Lightning Arrow on the Dark Demon.
　It's not just a Lightning Arrow. It's a high-powered magic that can defeat a weak demon with one hit.

''Kuh........!　What about the boy? How can a human being be so powerful?

　The Dark Demon was deploying warding magic, but it didn't seem to be able to completely prevent the power of Lara's magic from being released.

　The Dark Demon's body was gradually becoming tattered.
　Is it because of that........

''It's a tome!''

　Marise raises her right hand and activates a magic.

　The name of that magic is - Efreet Flare.
　That guy, did he practice this kind of magic while I didn't see him for a bit!

　...Yeah. This magic formula will activate properly.
　If you calmly form a magic formula, you can now form such an advanced magic formula.
　It is also thanks to Lara's ability to stop the opponent's movements on the front line.

It's a good thing that you're a human being.

　A huge explosion erupted around him.
　The Dark Demon let out a scream of despair.

　By the time the smoke cleared.......the Dark Demon had disappeared without a trace.

''Marys-chan, we did it!
Lara!　Don't let your guard down just yet. The Dark Demon has been defeated, but the demon is still there!
Yeah, I know!

　The two of them had their backs to each other and focused their attention on the dwindling crowd of demons that remained.

　◆ ◆

You're still looking good.

　Disconnect.
　Up to this point, I've condensed the scene that Lara and Marise and the others have seen into a single (...) second (...) and replayed it in my brain... but it looks like I'm not worried.

　The Dark Demon also seemed to be a decently good experience earner, just as I had calculated.
　Through this battle, the two of them will gain more strength and confidence.

''Kukk........................You mean to abandon your friends!

　Maynard's been wrong about something.
　Well, let him say what he wants.

"I guess you're next.

　I took a step toward Maynard.

　At that moment.

''Then........I'll pour all my magic power into burying you now with the 《Magic of the Demon King》. Haaaaaaah!

　Maynard's body glows with a golden color.

　This guy.............He's burning life and drawing his magic power to the limit?
　It's really a desperate attack.


"Judgment by Darkness, Fanatec Judgment.


　Maynard shouted the name of the magic in a caracara voice.
　At the same time the magic formula was unfolding, several magic circles appeared around me.

''You've let your guard down!　This is my final magic!　Sanction the heart of evil with a dark bullet!　You can no longer escape the judgment of the darkness!

　Hmm. I developed this magic.
　But the magic formula is a bit different from the one I know.
　Has it changed over the past thousand years?

"Justice...

　A dark-colored bullet came out of the magic circle and tried to pierce my skull.

　Indeed. This magic is an autonomous magic that, once activated, will continue to attack until it kills the opponent.
　You can't escape from this, just like this guy said, but....


You're not going to be able to escape. You don't have to escape, I'm going to control your magic.


　I break into Maynard's magical formula and tamper with it.

　Just before the dark bullets hit me, they stopped and gradually began to shine.

''Wha........!　What's going on!
You will be judged.

　The magic I know is not this evil.
　One by one, the magicians that had appeared around them headed towards Maynard.

''Let me tell you something. This "Demon King Magic" is not real. The real magic name is:


　--Prismatic Judgment by Light, Prismatic Judgment.


　He snaps his fingers.

　At the same time, a light leaked out from the magic circle as the surrounding area was almost completely blank.
　The bullets of light attacked Maynard.

''Ridiculous...!　I'm the strongest!
Strongest?

　To Maynard, who was being burned by the judgment of the light.
　I let loose with these words.