Back in time, when the Wraiths began to fall into a loop.
　Rulimes, Raffy and Sylvia were all in trouble.

　This is because the Wraiths and Seth, who have gone missing, have still not been found. After that, it was good that they immediately started to move to meet up, but there was a problem on the way.

''Oh no, where are you guys Ray...''
What's going on now?
'I don't know, they're inside the volcano, but there's something wrong with the location of the magic.
What do you mean?

　Lurimes, who had closed her eyes and was exploring the location of the Wraiths' magic, held up her index finger with a pin.

''This feeling, I have a feeling that Ray-kun and the others are caught up in a spatial-type magic. Well, as long as I can feel their magic power, I'm sure they're alive!
'But if even Rulimes-san can't use magic, who the hell can...'

　A plausible Raffey question.
　However, the answer is very simple. Before Rulimes could utter the answer, Sylvia held a doll in her hand.

　That doll, made to resemble a salamander, was the answer.

''Well, I guess that's what I mean! There aren't many demons that can handle spatial magic, and if that's the case, there's probably only a salamander.''

　That is.
　As long as the Wraiths are not acting in what seems to be a hostile action, if Salamander is really using magic on the Wraiths.

　It's not just a matter of time before you get your hands on it. It would be difficult to achieve the original plan to discuss it.

　And as soon as they came to that conclusion.

This is my garden. This is my garden, and it's only natural that I should do as I please.

　After the atmosphere shuddered unnaturally, flames suddenly appeared in front of Lurimes and the others.

　The flames overflowed like a tsunami from the void and filled the place in the blink of an eye. The flames burned fiercely, making a sound, and eventually took the shape of a person. A face lacking parts like a Noh mask, only a hole like a mouth, as if it was taken for granted.

　The figure alone would remind you of a mature man.

　The flames spread out wide as if to block the path, crushing the path of Raffy and the others.



　Lurimes chuckles as he slowly sweats.
　Raffy and Sylvia were also sweating faintly.

　Even though the wraith's hand-made magic tools are worn, they are not able to prevent the heat of the flames. I could even feel the suffocation.

　If you look closely, the atmosphere around the salamander is greatly distorted. That's how much heat.

"Hi, nice to meet you...
"No need to say hello, human. "I feel no need to pay my respects to intruders.
'Um, I apologize for going in there without permission, I just need you to listen to me...'
I'm not interested.

　From the curt refusal, it was immediately understood that he had no desire to interact. Rulimes prepares to use the 'Magic Enhancement' ring at any time.

''........Sylvia-chan, be ready to shoot magic at any time.''
Yes, I understand.
Raffy, stay out of it. Get behind us.
Yes, sir.

　Preparing to intercept, Lurimes looks at the salamander with a resolute expression.

'We're just here to get the metal from this volcano. If possible, I'd like you to get the two men we're locking in with magic out as well.
"I have taken appropriate steps to deal with the intruder. I will not allow anyone to trespass on my property.

　The Salamander did not lose his arrogance, nor did he accept Lurimes' words. He's not going to listen to them in any case.

　--Well, that's fine then... It will come out (...) on its own (...) anyway.

　Rulimes sighs one while muttering in his mind. If possible, he really wanted to keep things quiet. After all, it's impossible to know what the only beloved disciple will be able to do now.

''Well, I think it's that one who will regret not bringing those two out!
'Ha, what are you getting so worked up about? Just because I put you in this mountain doesn't mean you're going to jump to conclusions. There is no one who can defeat my magic. It's more important that you think about your own safety.
Yeah, well, that's okay.

　Salamander has absolute confidence in himself. He doesn't think for a minute that his own magic will be broken. Normally, that would be natural.

　Rulimes and the three of them know that the man called Wraith is substandard. In a way, they trust him.

　I'm sure he'll do something in any way, shape or form.

"Well, enough chitchat. Let's get you out of here now.

　Salamander gathers the flames in the palm of his hand as if to show them off. That magic, which lightly surpasses even Lurimes' magic, will turn everything into ashes with a simple touch.

　I'm going to have to use the 'magic enhancement' ring to counter this. The two sides prepare themselves. I'm not going to be able to get it right.

　--I'm not going to be able to get it right.

"What!

　Unintentionally, Salamander also interrupts his magic and looks impatient. This is completely unexpected.

　However, Raffy and the others immediately guess the cause of the current shock.

''It's you, Ray-kun!
Wraith.
You must be Mr. Lace.

　I can picture him smiling and using alchemy. And perhaps even Seth, who is probably being swept up in it. Lurimes and the others join hands in their hearts to say sorry for their loss.

Well, Ray, it seems you and your friends have escaped from the spell and now where are you...

　When Rulimes explored the location of the Wraiths again, the magic power could be felt in a completely different place than before.

　To be more specific, right above.

''Whoa!　Where is this?　Why are you in the air?
This is why I told you not to do anything crazy!
'No, wait, that's not the way to go!　Use the 'Impact Resistance' ring!

　A noisy voice rang out from above. Not to mention whose voice it was, Lurimes and the others all three chuckled. Shortly after that, Wraith and Seth dropped between Lurimes and the salamanders.

　The two landed with a loud sound, but thanks to the 'shock resistance' ring that Seth wears, they were able to survive.

'I never thought I'd have to dive twice in one day in my life...'
Whose fault is this?
No, he said we can get out with the terrain change. What choice do I have?

　Wraith doesn't seem to take offense.
　Seth presses on with a black smile.

'Can you stop talking like I'm the root of all evil?
Well we're out of here, so let's call it good!

　After their second dive of the day, they slowly stand up. They look at Lurimes and the others and their expressions shine, followed by their gazes in the opposite direction as if they noticed something.

''........hmm?''

　I blinked and looked twice.
　Wraith and Seth looked at Lurimes and the others and said a few words.

'Salamander?'

　After confirming that Rulimes and the others nodded, he quickly distanced himself from the salamander.

'I didn't have to look for it to find it... so what's the situation here?
'At any rate, Salamander doesn't seem to be listening to me honestly! What have you been up to, Ray?
I was trapped in some kind of loop space, so I was changing the terrain, and the next thing I knew I was in the air. And the next thing I know, I'm up in the air.
Thanks for the clarification.

　The flames wavered as the salamander's emotions were expressed as they exchanged information that could not be called information. For all his pompousness, it was easier to understand than he thought.

　It was easy to see how upset he was.

''Hey, why are you guys here!
'Well, I just made it through normally... but why am I seeing a salamander?'
Now that you mention it, I can see it too.

　Wraith and Raffy, both of whom were not skilled mages, could see the Salamander. Well, the truth was that the Salamander was showing himself.......but there was no time to explain such things to the current Salamander.

　His own magic is broken through by a mere human. A situation that should have been impossible, but it has stopped moving completely.