It was the seventh day since Demon King Arisa's invasion of the dominion realm began.

　The invasion of Demon King Arisa's dominion realm was going well. Some of her subordinates had been defeated, but they were repeatedly replenished each time. More importantly, all of the key family members were safe.

　One day, Lina and Chloe's troops were both invading the eighth level.

　One day, an anomaly came.

　The fierce attacks that they had received so many times had come to a halt.

Are we out of ammunition...?
What?　Demon King Arisa gets 210 CP restored every hour.

　The Demon King (fairy species), Demon King Arisa, can create 70 goblins every hour. It seems that the CP required to create a Pixie is 30. A pixie can create 7 pixies every hour. In fact, even if you let them attack without hands, it's only for our experience...if you also smelt the items, the number would be a bit lower.

　However, it was an unusual situation for the raids to stop with a bang.

　As a result of the situation where there were no raids, the pace of the invasion had accelerated for both Lina and Chloe troops.

　The 9th level - did they concentrate their forces on the deepest part?

　Even though they assumed all kinds of traps, as a result of taking advantage of this opportunity, Lina's and Chloe's troops found the stairs leading to the 9th level.


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Mr. Theon!　I understand!

　While Lina and Chloe's troops were in the middle of invading the ninth level, Kanon flew in with a smartphone that was large enough to take up half his length.

''What's up?''
I get it!　I think I know why the attack has stopped!

　Kanon holds up his own smartphone screen in front of me.

　--!

　I see.

　An image of a strong man and woman smiling on a smartphone screen. Above the image was the title of the article.

　-- 'Toyama Prefecture's proud hero [Black Lare] has successfully liberated the control territory, a goblin den that had been harming the residents of Ishikawa Prefecture!

　Was the Demon King Arisa focused on defending himself against humanity?

　It's a painful thing that humanity has freed the area of control. Nevertheless, we can't let this opportunity slip away.

　--The enemies on the ninth level are short-handed!　Find the [True Core] as soon as possible!

　He gives instructions to his subordinates during the invasion.

　The only enemies that exist on the ninth level are the demons that were placed there from the beginning. There should be no attacks by reinforcements like the ones we've seen so far, always checking our situation.

　On the contrary, if there was an attack by reinforcements, it could be said to be an opportunity. Enemy reinforcements, in other words, because it shows that there is a 【Transition Device】 that leads to the Demon King Arisa.


　Six hours after they started the ninth level invasion.

　Lina's troops were facing the last group of enemies guarding the 【True Core】.


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(Lina's perspective)

　From the middle of the eighth level, the enemy's attacks died down, and by the ninth level, there were only two combat-like battles. The enemy was fully equipped, but their numbers were small and their skill level was poor, so they won the battle in a daze.

　Following Sion's orders, we proceeded with a forceful invasion that could be described as a half forced march, and as a result.......we arrived at the [True Core] placed on a pedestal in front of us, and the group of enemies protecting it - the innermost part of the controlled territory! The number of enemies is 20.

　There are 20 enemies. There were four rank B goblin generals and four high pixies mixed in with the enemies. The goblin general who seemed to be the leader of the group was wearing mithril equipment all over his body.

　We're ahead of them in both number and quality. Nevertheless, we must not be careless.

　 All of the friends we lost before reaching the deepest point were defeated by the High Pixie's magic.


I'm sorry, JoOusama. I'm sorry, my dear. But we'll take down as many of her enemies as we can!　Let's go!　Guys!　Ooohhhh!

　A mithril-equipped goblin general swings his weapon and lets out a yell.

''--[[#$&%]]!''

　As if in response to a roar, countless blades of wind arise from the high pixie's staffs that are held back.

　Quickly setting up our shields, the Iron and Living Mailers in front of us protect us, catching the countless blades of wind with their bodies.

　The dark elves, led by Daquell, return fire with their bows and arrows at the high pixie.

''Let's go!''
Phew. You don't have to tell me.
I'll take care of the big guy.
Hey!
Yes?

　I, along with my companions, was to confront the enemy that protected the [True Core].

　Layla quickly shoots an ice bullet at the Mithril-equipped Goblin General and provokes it with her gaze. Red and I aligned our feet and attacked the goblin generals that controlled the front lines. Guy, along with the werewolves under his command, took advantage of the gap and sprinted to the high pixie.

　I will face one goblin general. It's perfectly coordinated with my companions so that no one can get in the way.

''Geeee!''

　The Goblin General swings his heavy axe down with a yell.

　I can't win with force. I give up on striking it away and backstep to avoid the oncoming axe strike. Quickly, I set up a stab with a darn slave.

　The dry sound of metal touching each other can be heard.

　Was it too shallow.........

　Then..........--Slash!

''Gee!''

　The goblin general with a heavy axe in his hand swings down the Darn Slave with all his strength before returning to his attacking stance. This time I feel a certain touch in the hand holding the Darn Slave. Even if you're losing with force ... if you push through with speed!　I quickly and repeatedly attacked with darn slaves.

''Gee Gee Gee!''

　The Goblin General forcefully swings his heavy axe while receiving an attack from me.

　--uh!

　I quickly match the blade of Darn Slave with the tip of the heavy axe swung around.....but I lose power and lose my stance.

''&#%&''

　Seeing me lose my poise, the Goblin General raises the corner of his mouth and raises his heavy axe. I attempt to mitigate the damage as much as possible by holding the Darnslave in front of me, but........

''Giiiiii--''

　The bow and arrow that flew in from behind flashed off the heavy axe that was swung up.

''Humph!''

　I turn around and see Daquel sniffing boringly.

　Thank God. I didn't say it aloud, but thanked Daquell, and swung the Darin Slave down with all my strength into the goblin general's body, which had lost its poise.

''Gee!''

　

　The goblin general's body, which had lost its head, fell silently to the ground with a cloud of dust.

　After that, we worked with Guy to destroy the little high pixies.

　The enemy's numbers dwindled by one, then another... and they all attacked the last surviving mithril-equipped goblin general, and succeeded in defeating him.


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(Theon's perspective)

　--～™

　A light notification sound flowing from the smartphone.

'Lina-Sion has obtained the [True Core]. Do you wish to [divide] the dominant domain with Lina-Sion as your temporary master?　Do you wish to "integrate" it immediately?


　The delay is 30 minutes.

　--~~~~~~~

　A light notification sound flowing from your smartphone.

'Chloe Zion has obtained the [True Core]. Do you wish to "divide" the dominant area of Chloe-Sion as temporary master?　Do you wish to "integrate" it immediately?

　Both of them selected 《Integration》.

　With this, the number of controlled territories under my control is now 29, and the number of controlled territories under Demon King Arisa's control is now 9.

　Taking advantage of the effect of the【Pseudo Peace】 that was generated by the 《Integration》, I set up the 【Transition Device】 and call Lina's and Chloe's troops back to me.

　I want to give them a word of thanks and leave, but the situation doesn't allow it.

　Every time humanity liberates the control area, I lose the control area I was supposed to get.

　Quick decision. Without a pause, just when I was about to give the order for the next invasion - I was about to give the order for the next invasion.

　--Bee!　Bee!　Bee!　Bee!　Bee!

　An unfamiliar electronic sound rang out from the smartphone at hand.