I have a lot of thoughts, but the fact that Lydia was able to summon a water spirit was probably a good thing to think about in the future.
　Even so, if she summoned them, they could turn into humanoid forms, so maybe Forenoir and the dark spirits could also turn into humanoid forms... When I was thinking about that, I was back to where the amphibians were.

　It seems that Bazak and the Holy Knight of the War Maiden squadron had defeated goblins, orcs, and other demons in a short time, but they were allowed to collect the magic stones, and after the corpses of the demons were gathered together and extinguished with the flames of purification by the sanctuary circle, we and the rest of us boarded the amphibian again.

　After that, we launched the amphibian, but in order to be ready for any battle, Dolan in charge of the main gun, Nanya in charge of the secondary gun, Nadia the dragon priestess and Lydia the spirit priestess, and Lionel as the first of the squadron, the rest of us were asked to move to our cabins.
　It's a secret that I thought it would be uncomfortable and disturbing as expected with such a large group of people.

''Well then, Nadia, since we're going to continue our flight in the south direction, can you guide us to the exact location of the Valley of the Dragon?''
''Yes. I'll check the direction of the Dragon God while questioning him.
　Nadia said, and took her seat in good company with Lydia.

　Doran and Nanya had already taken their seats, while Lionel seemed to be looking out from the bridge entrance.
　Once all of the usual members were present, the amphibian proceeded to its destination.


　Fast forward a few hours after the re-start, and as far as the eye could see, there was a long stretch of untouched forest.
　Occasionally they would supplement the demon-like things below, but perhaps it was because our flight speed was too fast or because we were out of range, but they continued to fly smoothly without being attacked.

'Too much time on my hands, there's nothing to do.
He said he needed a break from time to time to take in the scenery.
　While I agreed with Doran's voice, I thought that this time of leisure was the only time of peace for me.
　Well, it's certainly a time of leisure but.......it's almost lunchtime and I'd like to have a place to drop the amphibians, but there's no level ground in sight.

''Why do you two have so much time to spare!
　Nanya was looking around a bit nervously.

　She was sorry that Lyna was away and brought her civilian girlfriend with her, but her shooting ability was surprisingly high.
　If the amphibians were to face a flying demon, I'm sure they would be able to play an active role.

　Well, as expected, her level won't increase even if she defeated the demons with her secondary gun, so I feel bad for her as a civilian, but I'm going to give her a power leveling experience once she arrives at the Valley of the Dragon.

''It's good that Nanya is someone who can speak up well even without Lyna.
Praise doesn't mean no special benefits or anything like that.
　I'm afraid of looking at her a little bloody, but she seemed to be the eldest daughter of a large family and was in an unpleasant position if she didn't make money.
　Apparently, the reason she was in Lyna's shop was because the pay was so much better than a regular job.

　Yesterday, after discussing it with Mr. Forens, he officially signed an employment contract with the Luciel Chamber of Commerce, and he will be paid twice his previous salary.
　Furthermore, when I explained to him that he would be paid five times his annual salary as a risk allowance if he accompanied me on this trip, he made an immediate decision without even giving a word of rejection to Lyna.
　I think that maybe he will be someone who will do bigger things than Lyna.

　A little while later, in the sky above this peaceful forest that seemed to last forever, we suddenly saw multiple things flying towards us.
''Is that a demon?''
Hmm. Yeah, I guess so.
　Dolan raised the corner of his mouth.
　I'm sure he wants to fire the main gun because he's bored.
　I'm tying up the place where I would normally want to analyze the magic tools, and I'm probably stressed out.......

　But it was the same for me.
''Should I go to Forenoire and Dewdrop?''
I could shoot down a demon like that, but I'll let you be the judge of that.
　Dolan decided to fold his arms and wait for an answer from me.
　We have enough magic power to spare, would it be faster to kick it away with the main magic cannon?

"Forenoir, are you going into battle?
''From now on, as we approach the Valley of the Dragon, the number of demons will gradually increase, so I don't think we need to rush.''
All right. Let's take care of the main and secondary cannons, okay?
"Yes,
　Forenoir wasn't keen on it and didn't think it was too much of a problem, nor did it come out of the spirit crystal.

''Dolan, can the main gun be released at thirty percent fill?''
We can start at ten percent. But I'm not sure I'd be willing to go through with it physically, would I?
　Dolan seems to have absolute confidence in the airship's armor and durability.

''Haha, that's indeed........''
'What are you talking about? Please don't do that, just in case.
　When I laughed at Dolan's bullish statement, Nanya shouted to Dolan.

　Well, it's certainly not without the possibility of an eventuality, and it's scary.
'Then the main gun is 30 percent filled, Nanya, aim well, and if it comes close, please do it. Don't panic, if you are in danger, I'll run out and take them down, so keep calm, aim well and fire the secondary gun.
"Yes.
　In the next ten seconds, the shape of the demon gradually became clearer and clearer.
　It was a bat-like flying demon with horns and was about the size of a large dog.

　It caught the outline of it, and Nanya broke.
''Disgusting, disgusting, disgusting.......''
　While calling out such mutterings, he began firing his secondary guns.

　The distance was still there, but he shot down the demons with one or two shots with hit power that didn't make you feel it.
　It's really a tremendous sniper's skill.

　When I was so impressed, the demons got angry at the sudden attack and rushed towards me....
　However, when Dolan's main gun was fired there, the demons were swallowed by the vortex of light and most of them seemed to disappear at once.

　The demons that were spared from the light vortex were chased by Nanya's secondary guns, and the demons quickly scattered and fled.
　The combat power of this amphibian is going to be blamed by other countries when peace comes.......
　When I turned my gaze to Nanya with that thought in mind, the pale face of Nanya was still clutching the firing lever of the secondary gun with full force.

''Hey Nanya, that's enough!''
....
Nanya?
　Apparently, he didn't realize that at all.

'Nanya, calm down or I'll fire you.
　Then, with a huff, Nanya finally turned to me.
''Uh........''
No matter how good a sniper you are, you can't enter the battlefield with someone who can't forget himself. It's good to stay focused, but I want you to think about coordinating with your friends. Are you okay?
Yes, I'll do my best.
　It didn't seem to be okay at all.

'Don't try so hard, let's just relax.'
Yes, sir.
　He replied, but still lacked energy, so he decided to give a little praise at the end.

'You're a very good sniper. Keep up the good work.
Yes!
　Then I looked at Nanya, who replied happily this time, and made up my mind to praise her properly from now on.
　Just when I thought this was going to be okay, I finally raised my voice after Nadia started off.

''Luciel-sama, I heard what sounded like a telepathic message from the Dragon God-sama.
What did the Dragon God say?
"They say a lower dragon is coming this way, sensing that we are its prey as it approaches the Valley of the Dragon.
　You're very motivated.
　I'm pretty sure you don't have the intelligence........
　Once the airship........there's no place to drop it.........

'Nadia, can I ask you how much longer we can get out of the untamed forest?
Yes it seems that the forest will end soon if we continue like this.
　Well, I guess so.

''Dolan, lower dragon magic stones are in demand, right?
'Hmm. There's no place to throw away a dragon species, including pterodactyls.
　We know we can eat dragon meat and we're almost at the foot of the dragon valley in time.
If we take an amphibian to that point, it's going to be a tough fight.


'Nadia, can you ask me if I can take down that lower dragon?'
'Yes the escaped dragon is good if you can stop chasing him.
Okay. Forêt noir, how do you like it now?
'Oh, well. If you want to fight so badly, I'll go with you.
Thank you. Dolan, take the wheel. Lionel, depending on the situation, slay the pterodactyls and lower dragons. I want you to tell your master and Bazak.
Ha. Finally.
　Lionel laughed and left the bridge.

'Nadia and Lydia, I want you to tell the War Maiden Holy Knights, Estia, and the tech team as well.
Yes, sir.
　They both left the bridge as well, and I left the control of the amphibian with Doran.

'Nanya, this amphibian won't fall off, at least not if it's a dragon, and with Doran's skills, I won't let him touch it, so rest assured, you can focus on your job. Just don't hit me and Forenoir, please.
Yes.
Dolan, you're in charge.
Just get as many as you can, all right?
'Haha, of course I understand. Then we'll get out before everyone else.
Good luck, my friend.
Yeah.
　Thus, I went from the bridge to the lift, and as Forenoir emerged from the spirit crystal, I took off into the skies above the untamed forest.