-Whoosh!

　Current Situation
　Aricht activates Backstand. Target: Seraphina

Mr. Atobe...!
"--Seraphina-san, please let me 'protect' you too...!
Okay.....

　Current Situation
　Arihito obtains "Supportive Defense 2". Spend 2 skill points.
　Arihito activates 'Support and Defense 2' → Support: 'Defense Force' and 'Aura Shield'.　

　A skill that protects my companions with a protective wall that reflects my defense ability -- 'Support Defense 2'.

　It can be said that my own normal defense ability is rather low, but by putting my hand on Seraphina-san's handle, I myself am also protected by her defense ability--if that is the case.

　◆Current Situation ◆
　The Calamity activates Stingray → Target: Indiscriminate and omnidirectional
　Stingray hits Seraphina to reduce damage.

　An intense heat ray shot from the white scorpion's tail in every direction. Serafina-san's shield and the other shield that was duplicated and deployed by my skills doubled up to prevent it - the flashes of light spread out, and Serafina-san received the attack all the while taking a step back.

''Kuch...!
Are you all right, Miss Seraphina?
Yes, as for you, Mr. Atobe, but....

　The heat rays are being released indiscriminately - the heat rays that hit the buildings are blowing up the stone walls and making large holes in them. If such a series of attacks were fired, the shape of the city itself would change.

''Rear-kun, Seraphina-san.......Thank goodness we're both safe.......!
If Aricht hadn't chosen that method, I don't think it would have been prevented... after all, you are...

　The reason why he was able to deploy a more powerful defensive wall than 'Support Defense 1' was because he was able to 'borrow' Seraphina's defensive ability to double his defensive strength. In addition to the defensive power that Serafina-san had when she set up her large shield, the defensive range was extended by the effect of 'Defense Force', and 'Aura Shield' was able to prevent heat.

''Huh........''
Mr. Atobe........as I thought, my magic power is being drained.......

　Due to the acquisition of "Support Defense 2", "Back Order" cannot be acquired now. The only way to recover is with Intermediate Mana Potion, and there's a limit to how much you can continue to use it.

(However, with the power of Monk's Ankh, you can turn your strength into magical power. However, with the presence of the Stingray, you can't approach it carelessly.......what do you do.......!

　Current Situation
　The Calamity overheats. Stingray cools down until it can be used again.
　The Calamity activates the Annihilation Armor of Death → The Calamity changes to melee combat form.

　After shooting "Stingray", it changes its form to protect itself - the white outer shell, which was even graceful, changes to black, and the shape of the scissors changes to look like a spear.

(Theresia is wounded and Suzuna has very little magic power left... Can our party alone be able to fight that monster properly...)

Aricht, get everyone out of here!　I'll buy you some time!

　Elitia's voice rang out. Elitia has plenty of strength and magic left in her, but I can't affirm that decision.

''Even if we retreat once, it's with all of us!　Elitia, you can't....
I just don't want to see you get hurt anymore, anyone.
Mr. Elitia!

　Current Situation
　Elitia activates "Sonic Raid".
　Elitia activates the Air Raid.
　Aricht activates 'Support and Defense 1'.
　The Calamity's attack → Elitia is hit.

　Just an attack. It's not a technique of any kind, pure speed, catches Elitia.

　Red splashes scatter. But it showed Elitia's resolve.

''--Aaaaah!

　Elitia's own blood triggered 'Berserk' and her eyes turned red - 'Red Eye' was activated.

　While listening to her terrific voice, there was only one thing I could do.

''Elitia.......I will support you.......!

　Current Situation
　Aricht activates 'Support Attack 1'.
　Elitia activates the Blossom Blade.
　Attack power increased due to the Scarlet Dance effect.
　The Calamity hits 24 levels for 312 damage.
　Activate Elitia's additional attack and hit 16 levels for supporting damage of 192.
　The Calamity activates Immortal Nobility and halves the damage.

Ooh....!
How do you know... that it's not working?

　It doesn't falter, and it takes all the slashes - not that there's no damage, it's not that there's no damage, but it's recovering when it does.

　The wounds on the armor are disappearing. Even Elitia's attacks, which had always been able to break out of the predicament, couldn't stop 'The Calamity' from moving in any way.

''Eritia, run!　We need to reposition ourselves once!
I'm not going to..........

　Current Situation
　The Calamity activates the Javelin Digger.

　The Calamity'' closes in on Elitia while thrusting its arms, which have changed into spear-like shapes, as if it were plowing the cobblestones - even in the face of the bulldozer-like rush, Elitia does not retreat.

''--!

　Current Situation
　Teresia activates Axel Dash.
　Theresa" activates "Active Stealth".

　It was then that she jumped out of the way - Teresia, who should have been injured. She pushes Elitia from the side, and she, too, instantly accelerates to escape from the direction in which 'The Calamity' is traveling, simultaneously activating her suit's abilities to blend into the surrounding landscape.

　Even if The Calamity is no longer in front of you, it doesn't care if there's nothing left, it's still charging towards the building - if it crashes, it will probably collapse, which must be prevented.



　From Misaki's position, I can attack from the side without getting caught up in the rush of 'The Calamity' - I hope and give her support.

(Misaki is equipped with 'The Clown's Demon Card'... yes, that's it...!

Please be sure and get my card.

　Current Situation
　Arihito activates 'Support Attack 2' → Support: 'Force Shoot Stun'.
　Misaki activates Joker of Ice.

　The metal card that Misaki threw out seemed to glow with blue light for a moment.

　The 'Clown's Demon Card' with the 'Rune of Emptiness' attached to it, which became a weapon with a unique name. Its special ability - it makes the attacker angry and adds one weakness to the attacker.

''--Halt!

　Current Situation
　Aricht activates the Force Shoot Freeze and hits The Calamity.

Ooh... ooh... ooh...!

　'The Calamity''s legs freeze for a moment - but still can't completely kill the momentum, and the vibration is transmitted to the ground as it crashes into the building.

　◆ Current Situation ◆
　The Calamity activates Steam Mist, which reduces the time it takes to unfreeze The Calamity and extends Stingray's cooling time.
　The Calamity activates the Absolute Realm and strikes enemies within a certain distance first.

　'The Calamity' will release thermal vapors from his entire body. He's going to melt the ice on his own - the risk of shortening the cooling time of "The Stingray" is gone, but he'll be back in action soon. His arms aren't frozen, and if he gets close enough, he'll certainly strike first with his spear-like arms.

(Every time 'Support Recovery' is activated, the effect of 'Monk's Ankh' restores a little magic power... but we haven't gotten to the point of converting our strength into magic power yet. (What we should do now is...)

I have to..........
'--Mr. Elitia, we've all come here!　It doesn't make sense if we don't all go from here as well.......so.......
.....

　Suzuna's voice reaches Elitia, who was about to cut into The Calamity.

　◆Current Situation ◆
　Red Eye" of "Elitia" is released.

　The 'Red Eye', which continues to consume physical and magical power while it is activated, is lifted - the light of sanity returns to Elitia's eyes, which seemed to burn red. But as long as 'Berserk' is activated, it's unlikely to be able to suppress the impulse for long.

(The blows of the ice attribute also recover quickly........if the 'Gradual Recovery' of the 'Immortal Noble' changes according to the maximum strength.......we can't defeat it with the attacks we have alone.

　The words "retreat" pass through my mind. They don't want us to take down 'Named'.

　But while we are retreating, The Calamity, just as its name suggests, will be doing damage to the city. It's the role we're asked to play, to buy as much time as possible.



　Instructions are given to Seraphina's license - immediately afterwards. A huge spear-like object - a car with an impulse horn - appears from the west direction. A huge horse wearing armor is leading the car with two horses between the impulse horns, and the one holding the reins of the car is Khosrow-san. Beside him was Mr. Kuserka and another figure.

　A purple-haired woman wearing a military cap and military-like equipment - probably a member of the Guild Saber.

''Atobe-kun, I'm sorry.......lead him to the back of the 'corridor' like this!　We'll drive this impulse car in from behind!
'Khosrow, they're pretty worn out too. We'll take care of that here....
''Unfortunately, Third Lieutenant Third Dragon, with this impulse car, if he leaps and evades us, that's it. But if they were in a state of engagement right now, we can draw them to us...
'Third Lieutenant Kuzelka, using the facilities at the back of the 'corridor', they will not be driven to the end of the line. Leave it to me to decide when to operate the weapon, that's why I accompanied you.
"Nayuta-dono I understand, please do not hesitate to ask for help. Lady Atobe, can you hear me!
'Yes, I can hear you!　But a corridor is.........

　The 'The Calamity' has turned its attention to Khosrow and the others - I'm not at all horrified to think that if they were in a state where they could shoot the 'Stingray' with this.

''Atobe-dono, a single structure around here forms a 'corridor'... if we can guide the enemy to the back of this area, we can move them to the location of the special weapons prepared for the city!
If that's the case...!

　Some thoughts. A companion suitable for fleeing while attracting the enemy will guide 'The Calamity' - but after seeing that attack and speed, there is no choice but to leave it to Igarashi-san and the members of the vanguard who have the skills to continuously evade it.

We, before........)

　''When I fought the 'Backstabbing Beetle' - I used the 'General of the Lord's Army' and was able to enhance my abilities due to my position at the back of the party when escaping.

'This is not an escape, this is a move to victory. Master, do you need my power?''

　I can hear Alphecca's voice - with Alphecca's speed, there's a good chance that she can be guided into the 'Corridor' without being overtaken by 'The Calamity'.

　However, 'Stingray' is like a ray of light, and its speed is not something from which it can escape. As far as I can see, it also has tracking capabilities, and it won't be possible to avoid it by simply going off the straight line.

''Seraphina-san, can you lend me your strength again? There is a risk of being attacked by him while guiding us. At that time........

　Seraphina-san nodded without a second thought. I would have been aware that I was being reckless, and I would have let it show on my face - but she still had no hesitation.