Yah!
Igarashi-san!
Kyouka, wait!　That weapon.........!

　Current Situation
　Kyouka activates Double Attack → Double hit on the Messenger of the Inviting God.
　Damage to Kyouka is back-flowing through, damaging its armor.
　Kyouka's strength and magic power are restored.

'Goooooooo........!
d*mn it...!

　Igarashi's strength is greatly reduced - the power of the 'Ambivalents' is tremendous, and blue blood spray rises as the 'Stray Sheep' defense sticks to the thin enemy's arm. No matter how many blows they had dealt, they hadn't been able to cause any obvious damage until now.

　But the damage that flowed back was also not something that could be seen very well. The armor of the Lady Armor that Igarashi-san was wearing popped off - even though her white skin was exposed, she was not frightened at all.

''--Now!　
Wham!
I'll get them both...

　Current Situation
　The special effect of Ambivalents increases the attack power of Kyouka and spirit of war.
　Kyouka's spirit activates a double attack → Two-step hit on the Messenger of the Inviting God
　Melissa and the War Spirit ride Theon and the War Spirit to use Ride On Wolf.
　Melissa and Spirit of War activate Cutoff → Messenger of the Inviting Pastor drops 2 materials.



　Melissa and the war spirit crossed each other in a crosshairs and wielded the 'Meat Slicing Knife' and cut off the horn of the 'Makishin Messenger' - the spear that Igarashi-san's war spirit unleashed increased in power to the extent that she took damage and hit the left side of the 'Makishin Messenger''s head, hitting it in the forehead. I made a big scratch that reaches all the way to the ground.

(I see something on my forehead ... is that a weakness?　(The Eye of the Hawk...)

　Was this - was this the plan that Igarashi-san had made? Dare to use 'Ambivalents' to take the damage that flows backwards and let the war spirit attack after bringing out the true value of 'Ambivalents'. Furthermore, by placing Melissa and the war spirit on Sion and his war spirit, and simultaneously inserting 'Cut off', he cuts off two horns of the 'Messenger of the Pastoral God' at the same time -- this eliminates the possibility of being reversed by being used to charm or summon.

　--But. Because Igarashi-san's blow was so powerful, one miscalculation occurred.

''I........get over.......I saw blood, at least.......''
Elitia, get a grip!　If Berserk goes off, we'll be right behind you.　I will never be afraid!

'Mr. Elitia, it's all right!　No matter what happens, I will surely bring you back...!

　Me and Suzuna's voices arrived, and Elitia shook her head. After that, she wasn't already there - 'Berserk', and with her physical abilities enhanced by the support of her friends, she further activated the 'Sonic Raid'.

''-- Scatter like a flower. 'Blossom Blade'...!

　A girl swordsman with golden hair and a war spirit following at the same speed as her, scattering blade petals on the battlefield - like a mad bloom.

　◆Current Situation ◆

　Elitia and the Spirit of War activate the Blossom Blade.
　Seven Stray Sheep are hit. Twenty-five hits on the Messenger of the Inviting Herdsman. Support damage 300

　While receiving a rain of slashes, the 'Messenger of the Makishin' still continues to stand - but he is finally pushed to one knee when he is pushed off.

　Thirty-two slashes - but that's not the end of it. The rain of blades that rained down is reversed - by Eritia's cutting back.

''-- Soar!

　Current Situation

　Elitia and additional attacks by Elitia and the Spirit of War are activated.
　Elitia's strength and magic power are restored.

'Goooooooo.........!

　The damage of the slash itself, enhanced by the support, and the support damage - yet the enemy still did not sink. However, Elitia didn't pursue it deeply even with 'Berserk' activated.

...!

'-- as a master's sword, I am proud of your words. Leave the rest to us and step back.

　Murakumo puts his hand on my shoulder - I understand that I'm about to see 'her' fight again now, and at the same time, I have an idea in my head of how I should move.

If the Murakumo is right we must follow it now. We will beat him...!

　The trapped messenger of the herding gods wraps all the remaining Stray Sheep attached to his body in black lightning - abandoning his defenses and attempting a final counterattack.

　--This is why the Autoblade System is activated.

　Current Situation
　The Messenger of the Inviting Herdsman transforms 15 Stray Sheep into Darkness Blitz.
　The Murakumo invokes Kagotori.　

　Lin, the sound of a bell sounded from somewhere - the sword figure split into eight parts and began to rotate around the enemy.



Oh, okay, I'll go in with the rest of the harpies.

　I instruct Demiharpy, who was circling in the sky while putting magic power into the sling - even if they turn into 'Darkness Blitz', if they are equipped with the nature of a living thing, there is a chance that their specialty technique will be able to pass.

''--Eat it!

　Current Situation

　Himiko activates the "Sleep Song".
　Asuka activates "Rinshou".
　Three "Darkness Blitzes" sleep.
　Aricht and the Spirit of War activate the Force Shoot Bounce.
　Force Shoot" is a ricochet between "Murakumo" and "Messenger of the Inviting God".
　Four Stray Sheep are hit. Six-step hits on the Messenger of the Inviting Pastor.

　It was just as Murakumo had said - all the swords that seemed to be splitting up in 'Kageno Bird' had mass, and spun around the 'Messenger of the Makishin' while bouncing off my bullets.

　It is no longer the messenger of the mascot who did not speak up. It just shines with vindictive eyes and tries to fight back - but.

If you don't choose the right answer, the caged bird can't get out--

　Current Situation

　8 Darkness Blitzes attack Aricht's party.
　Murakumo activates Meteor Tuki and hits the Messenger of the Inviting Makishin. Eight Darkness Blitzes cancel their actions.
　The Messenger of the Inviting Guardian activates Demon's Blood.
　The recharge level of the Messenger of the Inviting Pastor rises to maximum.

　The Messenger of the Makishin, who tried to reap the Murakumo, who was altered in "Kagonotori", by shooting out "Darkness Blitz" indiscriminately, was struck a fatal blow with his sword by the Murakumo in the form of a girl who materialized behind him - but as a blue blood splash went up At the same time, the sheep-headed demon wears black lightning while its entire body heats up blue.

　It's me who's aiming at it - but the one in front of the enemy is 'the other me' - the war spirit.

''Ooooh...!

　The last harpy that didn't join the song - I, who had jumped up into the sky holding onto 'Yayoi''s legs, jumped down with the intention of jumping down and rushed into the forehead of 'Makishin's Messenger', who had lost his horns, with an eye to the forehead.

(When Igarashi-san's attack hit my head, it even wounded my forehead... no doubt about it. It was here that I really wanted to cover it up with 'Stray Sheep'.......!

Come on, Murakumo!

　After finishing the attack, Murakumo appears in any place at my request, just like when I called for the 'guard arm' - in my raised hand.

　◆Current Situation ◆
　Aricht activates Tenchi-blade and hits the Messenger of the Inviting Makishin.

　The only technique I can perform with Murakumo is the one I've seen once - the sword that was swung down sticks out in the middle of my forehead.



　The huge body of the Messenger of the Pastoral God poked both knees in the shallow water. I jumped down from the top of my enemy's three-meter high head, relying on my enhanced physical abilities.

　A large wave arises in the fountain - I endure the wave so that I don't get knocked off my feet, and I look at the enemy again. I'm not going to be able to get the best out of it.

　◆Current Situation ◆
　Defeat a messenger of the inviting herdsman.
　All of the "Darkness Blitz" disappeared.
　Total mutual support" by "Alihit" is cancelled.
　Arihito has been upgraded to 6th level
　Theresa" has been upgraded to 6th level
　Kyouka" has been upgraded to 5th level
　Suzuna has been upgraded to 5th level
　Misaki has been upgraded to 5th level
　Elitia has been upgraded to 10th level
　Melissa" has been upgraded to 5th level
　Theon" has been upgraded to 5th level.
　After the battle, Elitia's Berserk is released.
　The Scarlet Sword Emperor's slash count reaches 1,000. The unique skills of the Curse Blade are released.

　Everyone's level is up - it was definitely that much of a struggle. Hopefully, Madoka, who is temporarily in the 'Four Seasons', is also leveling up.

　However, a disturbing and harvesting indication regarding "The Scarlet Sword Emperor" has appeared on the license. Elitia is breathing roughly on her shoulder, perhaps because "Berserk" has only just been released, and she doesn't notice the indication on the license.

But for now, for now... oh my God!

　When I turned around to rejoice in my victory with everyone else, someone suddenly jumped into my chest - I wondered if the relief of having won made me act boldly.

　But the one who was hanging on to my chest and staring at me with moist eyes - was Igarashi-san, who had just shown his bravery by executing a tactic that could be called reckless, and showed his bravery.


Igarashi-san........Oh, I'm very sorry for causing you concern, but right now, the situation is still very urgent.......
What...?　After all that recklessness, it's not going to happen if you try to escape. I really thought that you were going to die, rear-guard........

　My armor is broken, exposing about half of my upper body - I don't know if this is the kind of armor that's broken, but it can't be helped what it has become.

　But at this distance, without the inevitable circumstances of a bathroom, I could see a figure I shouldn't be looking at, and - besides - something like a too-large wadama is hitting my chest.

(Wah, watadama is rude... but there's another analogy... and it's not even a slime... what am I supposed to do...!


Ehhhhhh!

　My twenty-five-year-old former boss let out a cute scream that would have been acceptable for an active college girl, and left me - at that moment, Ryoko-san took off her own boa coat and put it on Igarashi-san.

''Well you didn't see it, did you?　
What... why do you want to be a monk...?
'Because...I don't think I'm going to be able to stay at the party unless I'm enlightened...oh my God, why is this broken...'

　In other words, I wasn't aware that my armor was broken during the battle. I didn't expect that to happen either, so I have to say that "Ambivalents" is a peaky weapon in many ways. Its power and risk are both immense.

When my brother fell down, I woke up as if my head had been knocked off. ...
''... me too. If I had come to my senses sooner, I wouldn't have had to bother Ibuki.
'Haha I was surprised, but there are all kinds of demons out there. But why didn't it work on me?

　I'm impressed by Ibuki's boldness in not already caring if he has to fight his captivated comrades, but I'm also a little concerned that some members of the team certainly had the benefit of the Horn of Pleasure and others didn't.

　The license display can be traced back to some extent. I looked at what happened around the time after the 'Horn of Pleasure' was used - then.

(..........so that's what happened.......!)

　Status report
　Trustworthiness bonus for Theresia and Kyoka: Completely defends against Enchantment 4.
　Suzuna's trustworthiness bonus → Completely defends against Charms 3
　Misaki, Elitia, and Madoka's reliability bonus → Completely defends against Enchantment 2.
　Trustworthiness bonus for "Ibuki" and "Theon" → Completely defends against "Enchantment 1".

　Every time I give 'support', my trust level increases - I didn't expect that characteristic to come into effect here.

　But did the high level of trust in Ibuki, whom I had only just met, show in the way he called me 'Sensei'? I guess trustworthiness doesn't equal likeability, but there's something embarrassing about it - and since she's a girl more than ten years older than me, I should simply be grateful for it. In a world where it's not uncommon to be called an old man at the age of twenty-nine.

(But........it's divided into four stages, though.

　In any case, the stronger the relationship of trust, the stronger the 'fascination' resistance becomes. I had a feeling that Ryoko-san had reviewed me quite a bit compared to our first meeting, but I guess trust isn't built in a day. Melissa is the only party member who doesn't have resistance, so I'm going to work hard to earn her trust.