It's not over... yet... it's not over...!

　Alihit came to me. Everyone else, too - even though I was on my own.

　The sound of Alfeca's wheels. Someone jumped down and ran up to me - it was Kyouka who supported me from behind.


"...I'm sorry. Everyone ... run ... and ... well, the demon ...

　My consciousness is broken. The warmth of Kyouka, who seems to be wrapped up in me - and the restorative power of Arihito, who heals me even though we are apart.

　I can only pray now. That everyone will be safe, that they will escape from this fort.

　◆ ◆ ◆.

　I knew that Elitia might end up in the 'Red Tower of the Flaming Sky'.

　Through Kuserka-san and Khoselka-san, he was able to obtain permission to enter the 5-star labyrinth, even if it was only temporarily - explorers with the title may be allowed to enter the labyrinth without qualifications under a special exception. The fact that Elitia entered the labyrinth on her own was the only condition for entering the scope of that special exception.

　Entering the second level, I had Elitia's current location scouted by Adeline's 'Messenger's Arrow' and rushed in with the help of Alphecca - the closed gates of the fort were broken with 'Support Attack 1' with fixed damage, but in order to enter, the 'Purgatory Barrier' The silver wheel has to be defeated.

"Master, the silver wheel cannot be blocked by fire. I will break through it.

　One of Alphecca's skills, 'Silver Trajectory', has the power to break through obstacles due to terrain effects - and after passing through the flames, we found Elitia standing alone in front of the 'Marquis of Monkeys'.

　The four of us who were able to plunge into the fort were Igarashi-san, Theresia, Seraphina, and me, who were on board the Alphecca - even when escaping, we had to break the barrier with the 'Silver Trail'.

　But that's only after we've shaken off the enemy's pursuit. Before Igarashi-san can get Elitia on board Alfeca, the searchers wearing monkey masks - the 'Marquis Monkey's Attendants' - will target us.

''--Haah!
Ariadne, we need backup!

"In the name of the God of Secrets, I give my blessing to the guardian of the shield.

　Current Situation
　Aricht activates 'Support and Defense 1'.
　Seraphina activates "Aura Shield".
　The Monkey King's Military and Martial Artist activates the Shivering Air Wave, hitting Seraphina.
　The Monkey King's Attendants Dancers activate Dancicule and Guard Arm defends against it for no damage.

d*mn it...!
Seraphina-san...!
Atobe-dono, we need your help............................
I can at least cover you... hey!

　Current Situation
　Arihito activates 'Support Attack 2' → Support: 'Force Shoot Stun'.
　Seraphina activates 'Shield Slam' and hits the Marauder's Attendants.
　Kyouka activates Thunderbolt. →The Monkey King's Attendants hit Dancers.

　Serafina-san pushes the 'martial artist' away with her shield - Igarashi-san holds Elitia in her arms while using her lightning strike skill with only one hand to check the 'dancer'.

　But the other one - the 'terrainist' is trying to use some skills. My gut tells me that this will work against us.

"--I won't let him!

　Current Situation
　The Military and Terrainist of the Monkey King is preparing to activate the Sand and Gravel Zone.
　Aricht activates the Force Shoot Freeze.
Hit, freeze, and cancel the action.

　If you just look at the name of the skill, it's something like changing the state of the ground - if I say so myself, this is now close to magic. The hair color of the "Terrainer" is still the color of the people of the Labyrinth Country.

"A little more........rear-end-kun!

　I jumped down from Alphecca and carried Elitia, who Igarashi-san was able to carry, and let her get in - Theresia has avoided the attack of the 'fighter' who has regained her stance and is drawing her attention. However, perhaps due to the difference in levels, even though she can evade, she is being pushed.

'Teresia, come back!　We can't use the return scrolls here, we have to get out of the gate!
Huh...!
"Rearward, the Demon Monkeys are attacking us... no, no, the Thunderbolt can't reach us!

　At a distance that cannot be checked, the 'Prison Demon Monkey' was given one of the huge gold rods that the 'Monkey Marquis' was carrying on his back - and swung at him to throw it.

''--Gah!

"Master, that demon is after.....

　If the "Silver Wheel" is destroyed, we won't be able to escape.

　Knowing this, the Demon Monkeys have been aiming at Alphecca. There's only one way to prevent that huge weapon.

''--Haah!
"Seraphina, 'I support you!　Ariadne, please!
"Armored of the star god, be a shield against all attacks.

　Current Situation
　Seraphina activates the defensive stance.
　Seraphina activates "Aura Shield".
　Seraphina activates the "Defense Force".
　Arihito activates 'Support and Defense 2' → Support: 'Aura Shield' and 'Defense Force'.
　Ariadne activates 'Guard Valiant' → Target: Seraphina
　Jail Graduate's Demon Monkey activates the Siege Projectile and hits Seraphina.
　Reflex attack on the Demon Monkey is a hit.

"Geez...!

　The mass, which was even bigger than Seraphina-san's great shield, collided with a violent sound - even if the defensive barrier created by my 'Supportive Defense 2' was breached, Seraphina-san's shield successfully played back the 'Demon Monkey''s golden rod.　

　However, that was only a distraction.

　From the beginning, the 'Monkey Prince' had been using the 'Demon Monkey' as a decoy to ensure that the weapons he threw would hit him.

''--Goooooooooooo!

　Current Situation
　The Shining Monkey King activates Projectile Throwing... → Alphecca is hit, restrained and skill is sealed.

　The iron ball thrown by the Monkey King was chained to the iron ball - it became entangled in the body of Alphecca and she was unable to move.

''So this is your aim........cunning.......''
"Alphecca, I'll break the chains now...!
What should I do with such a big chain... no... no... it's dragging...!

　The physical strength of the Sarou Hou Hounsel moves the body of the Alphecca that Elitia and Igarashi-san are riding on with one arm. You can also have a look at the following tips to help you get the most out of this article

''.........Master I cannot unmanifest myself now.''
"Alphecca don't give up!　I'll help you!

　In the face of the overwhelming power of the Marquis de l'Arquette, the embodied Alphecca speaks in fear.

''I only need a single blow. It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

　I can hear Murakumo's voice. I pull out 'her' as if being manipulated - the sword blade is pulsating and shining like a light.

'--Contractor's critical situation is confirmed. Approval to use the Star Machine Sword. Ten seconds left to activate the device. Disconnection Target: Protected Steel'

''Ten seconds left........Igarashi-san, please set up the 'Marquis of Monkeys' with me!
''Yeah ... yea ... yea!

　Just once, if you can stun them - even if you can't reach ten seconds, you can buy a little time.

　◆Current Situation ◆
　Arihito activates 'Support Attack 2' → Support: 'Force Shoot Stun'.
　The Shining Monkey King activates Demon's Hand.
　Kyouka activates Thunderbolt → The Shining Monkey defends against a stun.
　Aricht activates Force Shoot Stun → Shake the Monkey King defends against the stun.

He popped it off... with a hand covered in magic...!

"--gagginggggagging!

　The "Monkey Prince" scoffs at it - as if it's useless to do anything.

　This demon is mocking the searchers. He enjoys tormenting and toying with them.

　Elitia was scarred in her mind because she had met the 'monkey marquis'. There are many other victims - even though they can never be defeated.

　Our attacks can't reach the demon known as the 'Demon King'.

''Rear-kun........''
I'm not done. It's not over yet...!

　I'll hold up my magic gun - I always have.

　I believe "she" is there. That's what we've always done - and that's why.

"Theresa, I have your back!

　Current Situation
　Arihito activates 'Support Attack 2' → Support: 'Freeze Bullet'.
　Theresa activates "Assault Hit". → Double the attack power against the Shining Monkey.
　Theresa activates the Butterfly Dance and increases the number of attacks.
　Theresa attacks the Shining Monkey King and hits it four times.
　Freeze Barret" occurs four times, weak point attack, two levels of freezing

　During this melee, Theresa had disappeared from the scene and gone behind the "Monkey Marquis

　--A blue butterfly takes flight. The slash that Theresia fired from the dead center of the "Marquis de la Saru" breaks through the thick fur, causing blood to splatter.

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

　The "Monkey Hou" let out a roar of agony. A complete surprise attack - even if there is a difference in levels, the attack will still be able to get through. And moreover, if you can strike the attribute of the weak point.

''--Gahhh..........!

　It is very rare that they are struck by a blow, or perhaps the demon monkeys and their relatives are stuck in the middle of the road, so the Marquis de los Muertos shake off their arms and give the order to attack.

It's not a good idea. It's time.

"--Contractor, thank you for your cooperation. Activate the Star Machine Blade-- deactivate arm device limiters.

　Current Situation
　Ariadne" summons "Guard Arm".
　Ariadne uses the Murakumo to activate the skill. Tenchi Blade, Zan Iron.

　The arm of the machine god that had previously appeared to protect us - the moment it tried to grip the Murakumo that had left my hand.

　The Murakumo changes into a size that matches the giant mechanical arm. And then, with the exact same swordsmanship as the embodied Murakumo, he swung and unleashed the Tenchi Blade.

　Current Situation
　Tenchi-blade Zan-Tetsu hits Purgatory Chain → Purgatory Chain is destroyed. Alfeca's restraints are released.


　We're getting out of here!
.....

　Theresia runs up to me using the 'Axel Dash'. I reach out my hand to pull her up - but.

''--Gah!

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do that. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

''--Tereziah!

　Current Situation
　The Caceraceracer Monkey activates the Curse Erosion and hits Theresa.
　The Blazing Monkey King begins to overwrite Slave Stamp.

Huh...!

　Pulling up, Theresia voiced her anguish.

　The "Monkey Prince" has done something to Theresa. I begin to run, and on top of Alphecca, apart from the hair on Theresa's neck - I check what's there.

(This is the Slave Mark the Monkey King interfered with it.

　On the back of Theresia's neck, what looked like a large bruise was emerging.

　If the override of the 'Slave Mark' was completed at this point, Theresia would also be made subordinate to the 'Monkey Prince'.

''Master........''

　Alphecca appeals to him to hesitate to escape. If we escape at this point, Theresa - but now we must retreat.　

“--Take off at full speed, Alphecca.
Yes, sir.

　Current Situation
　Alfeca activates Vanishing Burst... → Speed up... Breaks the limit... Adds Remaining Shadows...
　Alphecca activates Silver Trails → Passes through Purgatory Barrier

　We break through the blazing flames and make our way out of the fort.

　Current Situation◆
　Ruilly activates Heel Wind.
　Ruilly activates Purification → Target: The Shining Monkey King

　On the verge of being out of the scope of my license, I saw the name. Elitia's best friend, Luury - she's curing the 'Monkey Marquis'.

''Aricht I'm sorry I said I was with you all...''

　Elitia regains consciousness in Igarashi-san's arms. Tears flowed from her eyes and trickled down her cheeks incessantly.

'There's nothing to blame yourself for. But then again, that's what I knew.

　The only thing I can think of is that I'm not going to be able to get away with it.

"I'll be back and I owe the 'Marquis of the Monkey' a huge debt of gratitude. I have to get that back.
..........

　Before Theresa's Mark of Servitude is completely rewritten. We will defeat the Marquis of Monkeys before it completely rewrites the seal of servitude.

　The first battle with the Marquis de Saroo ended bitterly.

　But there is a quiet determination, not just anger. We have to put an end to the tragedy started by the Marquis de Saru.

　I clasp my hand tightly and Theresa lays her hand on mine.

　The curse she has received will be undone.

　You have seven days to stay. In that limited time, we'll get it all back.

　As I left the fort decorated with burning flames, I thought about the time I would be back here again.