The time he had been fighting with the Dark Dragon was very short, but that was because the Dark Dragon had been so weak.
　The Dark Dragon was definitely the first one to suffer the curse of the Evil God. Otherwise, it was doubtful that he could have returned to everyone like this.
　Maybe when the evil gods started this plan, they were testing to see if the curse they put on the dark dragon would work on the dark dragon.
　With that thought in mind, I walked out of the labyrinth and saw everyone there.

''I'm home.''
'Master Luciel!　Are you okay?
　Lionel was surprised and the first to be pleased. After all, he felt a little hot-headed since he became young again.
''Yeah, the dark dragon was completely debilitated by the evil god's curse, so it didn't turn into a battle, a battle. But still, the sun has already set?''
　It wasn't so much dusk as the sun was already about to disappear.
''Yes. It seems that the series of battles on the way to the fifty levels had taken up a significant amount of time, and we were just eating. How about you, Luciel-sama?''
I was hungry, by the way. I'll take it.
　Kefin offered me a meal and I decided to eat.

　As I sipped my meal, I let slip my impressions about the labyrinth.
'It's a labyrinth with poor visibility, but I didn't feel like I had to trudge through it with that much difficulty, but I wouldn't have known that before I went to Grandle.
"That's true. It is true that everyone has become much stronger since then, so we were able to cross the street in less than two days, but it would have taken us many times longer.
I think so too. If it weren't for Whirlwind-sama's tips on how to disarm the traps, there are some things I wouldn't have been able to do, so I've learned how important the order is.
　Kefin nodded in agreement with Lionel's answer, and everyone also seemed to be feeling the benefits of being in that labyrinth.
　When he thought about it, he felt that his actions at that time and the past when he lost the Holy Attribute Magic were all meaningful and rewarding.

''So, Lionel, have you regained some of your strength now that your level has risen?''
''Yes. I'm still a long way from my prime, but I think I can handle a competitive game.
　I need Lionel to slay Cloud, who might be a reincarnated and demonized person.
'I see. Now, we can camp here, or we can go back to Ebiza. What would you like to do?
　I want the day to be a preparation period for heading to the Empire, but I don't need more than that.
　It's difficult to decide whether to level up or spend the day doing mock battles and such.

　After a moment's pause, Lionel replies.
''Luciel-sama, would you like to dive into the labyrinth again?
Why?　
'I have consumed two days out of the week. Even if I had set aside the last day for a rest day, I wouldn't want to spend the rest of the days in the mansion at leisure if I could.
That's true. What do you guys think?
　It's hard to imagine the tension that had been tense loosening up before the battle with the empire that's coming up in a few days, but I thought I was right about raising the bottom line.
　And also because I could possibly come up with a useful use for the power of the dark dragon.
　However, this is where the opposing view comes in.
''But won't the demons inside become weaker?''
'Yes, Nya. It's true that I'd rather sleep in the main room than camp out. But if you want to make a decision, I think it's okay to wait until you see the demon before you decide.
'I want to return to Ebiza. I don't think it will be easy for all of you to get beaten up by the Empire's spies, but just in case.
　I knew Kefin and Esther would disagree with me, but Ketty was slowly changing her mind, but not entirely in the affirmative, either.
　And I would listen to everyone else's opinions before I thought about it.
　It's true that raising the bottom line is important, but the time for levels to pomp up to that level is over, so it's honestly not very effective in this labyrinth.
　Besides, I decided that I didn't need to use it here to draw out the power of the dragons, including the dark dragons.
　Most importantly, like Estia said, if the amphibians were targeted, we wouldn't be able to see them, so we decided to have Lionel break here.

'I know what everyone thinks. Lionel, you'll have to fold here. I'll ask Doran to set up a place where we can have a mock battle. We'll train there until we get to the Empire.
I understand. Then let's go back.
Yeah.
　When Lionel heard that we could have a mock battle, he immediately broke it off, so after we finished eating, we decided to head back to Ebiza.
　The way back to Ebiza was not particularly problematic, but unlike before, I felt like I could see in the dark.
　Was it because of the dark spirits and the dark dragons that made them more affinity for the dark attribute?　As I thought about this, I let Forenoir run, and Forenoir warned me with a telepathic reminder to focus on the horse.　

　That was when I finally made it back to Ebiza.
　
'Let's hurry!'
　Moreover, the sound of the explosion was towards Mr. Bazak's mansion, so I had to run the forenoir.

　When I got back to the mansion, what I saw was smoke rising from the amphibian and the wreckage of what appeared to be Paula's golem scattered everywhere.
　How strong a demon race had appeared? While I was impatient, I desperately searched for signs and magic power, but I didn't feel any signs or magic power peculiar to the demon race or demons in particular.

''Ah, Luciel-sama, you all are welcome back too.
'Master Luciel, please stop all of you. It will make a mess of your garden.
　Then Nadia and Lydia showed up and greeted us.
　After listening to the two of them, we decided that it was probably a different reality from what we had expected, so we decided to dismount from Forenoire and check the facts.

''I'm back. First of all, just to confirm, isn't there some kind of attack by the demon race or something?
Yes. It seems that everyone seems to have created a prototype of the magic cannon, and they are checking its power and accuracy while making adjustments.
'As you can imagine, the sun has already set and I told the neighbours that it would be a nuisance to them...'
　When I heard that story, I regretted that I had left Dolan and the others out of it since the day before yesterday.
　I didn't expect that they were making a magic cannon, it was indeed an unexpected situation........
''Huh~. I didn't think they had already started working on a prototype.......I guess I underestimated Dolan and the others. ''I understand. Let's go.
　Relieved that it wasn't a demonic attack, he heads to warn Doran and the others.

'Dolan, we're all back.'
''Oh, Luciel-sama, this one's magic cannon is finally starting to take shape.
　Doran told him happily and looked at the magic guns and saw that the three guns were attached to the amphibian.

'Ah. There was a roar that echoed all the way to the entrance of the town. But why did you mount three guns on it anyway?
'The magic cannon in the center has the destructive power of a single shot, and the ones mounted on either side are not so powerful, but can fire continuously. That was Lyna's idea.
　When I looked at Lyna, I saw that the life was gone from her face. Maybe it's a double-take if not.

''But you made it in such a hurry?''
"I thought this would be enough to keep the pterodactyls in check as we ram into the Empire.
''Sure, it could be used as a check, but don't you need the power to shatter Paula's golem?
'They are still holding back their power earlier. Otherwise the amphibians wouldn't be able to withstand it.
　Where exactly are they trying to go and what are they trying to destroy?　Let's put the nail in the coffin.
'The only time the magic cannons come into play is when the amphibians are about to be shot down and when they destroy the facility. It's not something to shoot at people, and we're not having it made to destroy everything in the Empire.

I'm aware of that. I have no intention of getting involved in a massacre of innocent people.
　I was yelled at as if to say it was out of my mind.
　So I was tapped on the shoulder and looked over there and saw Paula.
'Your grandfather is supposed to be unleashed for counter-evil gods. We've always been told it's our job to protect and support Luciel.
　Paula's words made me happy that she was worried about me, and if this kind of circle could be expanded, maybe I could fulfill my promise to the dark dragon.
　I thought so.
　I'm sure they are really capable squires who are too good for me, but I'll ask them to stop the spirit of sacrificing for the sake of the cause.
I see. Dolan, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Dolan, and I'm sorry, too. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you. But the sun has set and it's getting darker by now, so you have to stop testing the magic cannon. If that roaring continues, the child will not be able to sleep because of the anxiety.
I can't help it.
'Oh, I have a favor to ask of Dolan, can you help me with it?
Of course.
　This is how our night was going to end.