The day after we left Zion's control territory.

　We arrived at the Demon King Kanta's dominion realm, which controlled the northern part of Kanazawa City.

　The Demon King Kantha's dominion area consisted of nine dominion areas: three forest-type dominion areas, two city-type dominion areas, and four dungeon-type dominion areas.

　What happens when the dominant domains other than the dungeon-type dominant domains are expanded?　The answer was the same as the dungeon type, only the stairs leading to the second level appeared. Forest type, city type, wilderness type, dungeon type...although they had different names, in the end the content was the same, just the fields that made up one level were different.



　I remembered the words Theon had told me before we left.

''Lina. This invasion is going to be a tough battle. Don't get your priorities wrong.
"Priorities?
Your safety is our first priority, Rina. The safety of your family members comes second. We don't care about the well-being of the rest of the troops.

　How am I to take these words that Zion has told me?　Should I take it as a kind Lord who cares for me or should I take it as a ruthless Lord who leaves his people - my people - to die?

　I am sure the answer is neither.

　I think - it's Theon's role to give orders. Then I shall play the role of the subordinate.

''We will now begin our invasion of the Demon King Kanta's controlled territory!

　I stepped into the area where demon seeds were regrouping, inspiring my friends and myself.


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　We walked deeper into the dense forest of trees, with Iain leading the way.

"'Woo-hoo-hoo!'

　A group of small demons, about 70 cm long, with unnaturally swollen bellies, emerged from the trees - a group of hungry demons.

"They look at us and say, 'Let's eat!

　Red, the only one of us who has mastered the language, Red interprets the brat's words.

"A lowly ogre licks his mouth.
'If you think of them as food for me to grow up with - are they my food?
'Phew. I don't think these guys are going to add up to much.

We have a long way to go. Let's just take it down and keep going.

　With a fierce smile on my face, my companions held their weapons at the ready. I readied my Darn Slave and plunged into the crowd of brats one step ahead of them.

　I swing my love sword--Darnslave down. With that alone, the brats are cut in two like earthen forms.

''Ugiiiiiiiii!''

　I catch the blow from the brat's bite as it jumps at me from the side with the armor equipped on my arm. The cuirass given to me by Theon is sturdy, and the brat's jagged, uneven teeth can't reach my arm.

　Theon and canon compliment me, but it's not me that's awesome. It was the items they gave me.

　It reminds me of the words of my grandfather, my kendo master - 'Don't choose the Kobo brush'.

　I had a feeling that it would be a long time before I reached that point.


　An hour later.

　The invasion situation was slow. The reason for this was because we were busy dealing with the brats that had been attacking us incessantly from earlier. You could ignore it and proceed, but the order from Sion was to 'advance while annihilating the enemy'. Although brats are not a good addition to our experience, but Theon must have some ideas. We followed Theon's orders solemnly and continued to eradicate the attacking demons.

　Six hours later.

　--Retreat.

　The order from Theon suddenly echoed in our heads. We withdrew from the Demon King Kanta's control area.

　As we all retreated out of the controlled area, my smartphone starts to tremble.

''Hello?''
"Lina. You're tired. Now, take turns getting your rest.
Are you sure?
"Oh. Long way to go. Let's take it slow.
Yes, sir.
"If the demon king's khanta's men come to attack you while you are resting... make sure they are returned to you.
Don't let him get away?
'Yes. We want to cut the enemy's forces as much as possible.
Yes, sir.

　The caller of the call was Sion. When Theon finished what he wanted to say, he hung up the phone unilaterally.

　I passed on Theon's instructions to my friends and we took turns taking a break.

　Three hours later. We invaded the Demon King Kanta's territory again.


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　It was the sixth day since we began our invasion of the Demon King Kanta's controlled territory.

　We had been repeating the cycle of attacking for six hours and resting for three hours since the first day of the invasion.

　Is this the purpose of our leveling?

　We continued to defeat the attacking brats today without even grasping the intentions of Zion.

　How long should we continue to defeat the brats?

　And now that the brats are being eradicated, the work is on.

You!　You've done it!

　An angry voice echoes through the air, shaking the atmosphere.

　--!

　The Lord of the angry voice - a large man with horns on his head, nearly three meters tall, appeared with ten demons in tow.

　--Retreat!

　Zion's instructions echoing in my head. I, along with my companions, immediately sprinted for the exit of the dominant area.

''You're not going to let him get away!　Go!　Don't let him get away with it!　Kill them!

　One large man and ten demons, spreading murderous intent and chasing after them with rage.

　--!

　One subordinate -- a living mail that is not a subordinate -- turns on his heel and faces the 11 demons with one shield at the ready.

　Kuh!　Theon's order........ Theon probably ordered the Living Mail to take care of everything.

　I'm sorry........forgive me.......

　From behind me, I could hear the angry voices of the demons and the sound of iron crunching.

　I didn't turn around and kept running for the exit.

　As we sacrificed our one companion and ran out of the controlled territory, our next order was given.

　--Destroy the demons that were chasing us!

　I catch my breath and prepare for the enemies that will appear, holding my Darn Slave at the ready.

　Daquel and three dark elves are holding a pale, glowing arrow - the Lunatic Arrow - at the ready with their bows. The Lunatic Arrow is not allowed to be used without Theon's orders. In other words, the four dark elves must have received orders from Theon individually.

　Soon after, demons appeared one by one from the entrance of the dominant realm.

f*ck!　d*mn it!　Kill them all!　Kill every last one of them!

　From the depths of the dominant realm, the only existence that couldn't get out - the raging screams of the Demon King Kanta could be heard.

　What had Theon set up?

　We were confronted with ten demons amidst the angry voice of the demon king Kanta.