This time it was decided that we would not travel on horseback, but on foot, because the demons could come out of the underground.

　We were to form a party of seven together with the Dwarven Kingdom's emissaries and leave Rockford.
The situation is not likely to change that much even if we hurriedly head to the Dwarf Kingdom now, Luciel-sama. It would be better to have a meal before that.
That's true.
　On Lionel's advice, we decided to have dinner on the spot.
　The two men from the Dwarven Kingdom almost complained.
However, Mr. Grand agreed with them, and he never mentioned it.
They just didn't touch their food at all.


'It's dark. It's not like the Rockford, after all.
"Master Luciel, I'm sure the light will attract the demons to you, but I don't blame you. Use the light.
　Grand-san and the other emissaries from the Dwarven Kingdom possessed a skill called night eye. Grand-san told me that the night eye is a skill that allows you to maintain a certain amount of visibility even in the dark.
　It seems that this is a skill that can be acquired by growing up in the dark, and most dwarves seem to possess it.

''There is no moonlight tonight, so if we follow the route Kefin has taken, there should be no problem.
'Yes. With just one light, I don't think we'll get lost.
Keffin, you'll show me the way.
Ha!

　As if the five of us were advancing together, we passed through the city of Fake.

　The earthquake stopped after the earthen dragon was released, so it didn't suddenly turn into a hole in the ground.

　The duo of Keti and Kefin found demons and other demons, defeating them at a fast pace.
　I was distrustful of the two messengers of the dwarven kingdom.
　They don't take the lead in guiding the way, nor do they join the battle.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

　Then, after walking for a while, Kefin called out, "We're here.
'We're here. We can get in from here.'
We'll take it from here.
Come with me.
　The two dwarves who called themselves Gryos and Aresley took the initiative to walk forward.
　I stopped there and looked at Grand-san.

''I understand what you're saying. I'm very sorry, but please forgive me for now.
　Mr. Grand appealed to us in a whisper, so I had no choice but to take a slow, deep breath and lower my swallow and follow them.

　The cave leading to the dwarven kingdom was around two meters high, similar to the path we took when we met the spirits.
''As I thought, at this height, it's going to be difficult to use the great sword.''
''When you get to the dwarven kingdom and defend it, if you ever have to fight there, use the great sword as much as you can. Otherwise, it might be a short spear...

You need to be a little more enthusiastic about that.
　I couldn't help but chuckle at Lionel's blatant disappointment.
　I tried to learn a little from that battle-crazed maniac's unwavering desire to crave a fight, even though he was always guarding me if something happened to me.

　I walked down the winding road, and didn't hesitate to follow the bifurcated path, but I stopped when I saw the demon there.
　I looked at Mr. Grand and put my hand on my forehead.
'Ketty, please. Kefin, show me the way.
Please wait. We will be with you.
'Then you should take down the demons quickly and head over. What is the purpose of you guys coming out here?
"...........
Mr. Grand it's okay, isn't it?
Yeah.

Let's go.
　Keti kicks the ground, kicks the wall, and slaughters the ant demon.
　Kefin walks past it and begins to lead the way.
'Shall I take it?'
　I followed suit, collecting the magic stone.

　There were a few more battles after that, but they were completely just ornaments watching them.

'Turn here and you'll be in dwarven country,'
　The moment Kefin announced this to us, Aresley started to run alone.
　We all lost our voices about it. But when I looked at Grand-san, I could guess.
''Could it be that you guys are........''
　When I said that much, a shout echoed through the cave.

　Keti and Kefin rushed to Aresley's crooked path as he went ballistic.
　When we saw this, we headed for it too, and found Aresley with an ant biting him on the shoulder.
　The ant monster was immediately transformed into a lump of meat by Keti's attack.
What do you think?
He was injured, but he's in stable condition.
"Huh. Recover, heel.
　I discarded the chant and ordered Kefin to carry Aresley.
It wasn't long after that that we arrived in the dwarven kingdom.


"Well, it looks like we're in a battle, but Lionel, I need you to take care of the defense.
Ha!
　Lionel's face immediately broke into a smile as I handed the great sword of fire and headlight to Lionel.
'Ketty will go around to cover me, rescue and recover the wounded first.
Meow.
　A smile breaks out on my face as I know that Keti is also heading with me to the area where the battle is.
'Kefin will send two messengers to the king, and Lord Grand should explain to the king that Kefin is my squire.
Ha!
Yes, sir.
　Kefin nodded and Mr. Grand hung his head.
　We began to move on, thinking that Mr. Grand was also playing a losing role.


　Lionel joined the battle as he came forward to where the dwarves and the demons were fighting.
''I am the vassal, Lionel, whose vassal is Luciel-sama, the S-class healer of the Church of St. Surreal. I am here to assist the dwarves.
　He swung his great sword of fire and a few ant demons were blown away, burning.

''Lionel, you look like you're having fun,''
You've been talking about wanting to fight since Janice.
Hey, wait, let's see if they're hurt.
...there's Nya. Nya's carrying a wounded soldier over there.
It's pretty good for such a dim light.
'Many of the cat-beastmen also have night-eye skills.
　I followed Ketty straight to the building where Ketty had told me that the dwarven soldiers were being brought in.

　The building was well-lit and I could see that there were many injured people inside.
　No one was looking at us, or even interested in us, but I thought it was just as well.
'My name is Luciel, Lord Doran's master and an S-level healer in the Church of St. Surreal. I've come to treat you at the insistence of Dolan-dono's request. Where are the most seriously injured?
　When I told them that, the dwarves turned to me in unison.
　Some of them had a hint of anger in their eyes, but they decided that treatment was the way to go first, and they called out for me.
'This one is the most seriously injured.
　I ran up to him and there was a dying dwarf, bleeding from his shoulder, side, and leg as well.
'That's a dwarf. It only claims to be strong. 'High heels.'
　With the destruction of chanting, my shoulder and other parts that had been gutted when I put on the high heel were raised and healed nicely.
''You've bled out too much, so if you eat well, you should be able to move soon.
　I could see the dwarves who were watching it roll their eyes and gasp.

　I quickly open my mouth before they can go berserk.
'Put the seriously injured within a three-meter radius of me. Then go in yourself if you can move. We will fix everyone. If you appreciate this, make sure it's Dolan. Now, where are the next badly wounded?
　A total of three area high heels, and the dwarves in the building were again armed, so I put an area barrier on them and sent them off.
'Lead me to where someone else is injured,'
I'll take you there.
　It was the dwarf who had taught him to be the first to be seriously wounded.
'Please. If there are lives to be saved, it is my job to save them.
You're in charge.

As soon as they left the building, the dwarf opened his mouth.
''Well how is Mr. Dolan?''
'Yeah. I'm getting better and getting all kinds of stuff made for me.
As I say this, the dwarf turns around and tries to grab at me.
But before he can grab me, Keti's fine sword is thrust into the dwarf's neck.
'd*mn you Mr. Dolan, you lost your arm...'
If it's Dolan's arms, I've fixed them just fine. Paula seems to be having a good time, and she's working on her magic tools every day.
I laugh and tell him, and the dwarf is dumbfounded for a moment before he punches himself in the face and opens his mouth, glaring at me.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. Besides, the two of you are not slaves anymore, huh?
Really. Well, I'm sure Lord Grand is on his way to see the Dwarf King.
'Gu, Master Grand? Oh, my God, I beg your pardon.
'I'll apologize later, but I'd like to help the injured man who's suffering first?
This way.
Me and Ketty looked at the dwarf, who suddenly became more worthy and his guidance was smoother, and I smiled at him and followed him.

From there, we recovered the injured people in the few buildings we were led to.
When the buildings were finally free of injured people, the dwarf who had led us to them opened his mouth.

I am very sorry for my delay. My name is Randall, and I was in charge of the defense of this place.
'Yes, please. Okay, now let's go to the combat zone.
'Are you still going? Isn't the king waiting for you?
''Well no matter what the king is, the front line is the most dangerous, so the first priority is to treat the injured.
I'm... so... so sorry, sir.
Mr. Randall's attitude was changing more and more, and I'm sure he's a good friend and a good person.
I followed him, and as I tried to turn and recover from the battle's struggles, Keti reported that all fronts were pushing back.

'With the recovered dwarves joining us, we've completely reversed our position. And that place is Lionel-sama........
I didn't have to tell you what that was going to be... or I was made to.
"Ha-ha, ha-ha. Ha-ha, more, take more.
He heard Lionel's high-pitched smile and decided that it must be so.

'The last thing you need to do is recover over there and when you're done recovering, can I ask you to take me to the King?
Yes. Leave it to me.
I went around with recovery magic and area barriers on all my troops like this and joined Lionel.
Lionel was laughing that I was able to dissipate quite well when I returned to my escort.
Ignoring Lionel, I used my purification magic to get rid of the smell of ants and burnt smell, and then spoke to the dwarves on the front line.
Lord Randall, please guide us.
Er, uh, yes. This way.
Randall-san was quite surprised by the pile of ant demon corpses, but he was awakened by my words and began to lead me to the building where the Dwarf King was waiting.