We decided to gather the invasion members and hold a strategy meeting at the beach right next to the controlled territory where the two demon kings are said to exist.

We will now begin the invasion of the controlled territory of Uchinada Town, where the two Demon Kings are said to exist. The targeted dominion area is rated B according to the hazard rank set by humanity, but the two Demon Kings are rated A for threat level.

　By the way, the dominant area in the south of me has a hazard rank of S - commonly known as the 'Graveyard of the Brave'. The dominant region on the west side has a Hazard Rank of D - commonly known as the 'breadwinner's graveyard'. The dominant area in the east side was ranked B. The dominant area in the north side was ranked A. I myself was ranked S. The dominant area in the west side was ranked B. The dominant area in the north side was ranked A. The dominant area in the east side was ranked B. My own threat level is S-rated. This rank wasn't my self-proclaimed rank, but that of the former hero who abandoned Lina and ran away.

　According to humanity's low opinion of me, I have the upper hand in everything. However, it was only humanity that made the selection. We can't be too careful.

Our invasion of their territory will be different from our previous incursions, and we will all be charged with a single mission. That mission is to capture the two Demon Kings alive. However, this mission has a lower priority than the lives of our soldiers. Now that we've reached this point, does anyone have any questions?

　I look around at the faces of my men standing in line.

'Your head ... can I have one?'
What is--?　Blue!　You fool!　We will remain silent in the debt of our master.
Chloe!
What?　I'm overreacting...

　Chloe admonishes Blue, who raises her hand and tries to ask a question with enthusiasm, and I admonish Chloe.

'So, Blue. What do you mean by questions?
How exactly do you expect me to take him alive?
Yeah. This time I'll be leading Lina's troops. Blue - if Chloe and her troops encounter either of the two demon kings, clear out the surrounding miscellaneous fish and hunt them down. Let the vest escape to another area of control.
Let me put it simply........the Demon King.　If you're equal to the Demon King, Alisa...
Blue!　Even if you're equal to the Demon King, Alisa, I'll get you!　You're going to have to take that life...
Chloe!　Don't kill him. We want them alive. And the lives of my people come first.
I'm sorry...

　Was Chloe listening to me?　There's a hint of uncertainty.

''Well, that's fine. If Chloe and her troops encounter the Demon King, the worst thing you can do is run. I'll allow you to sacrifice your men for the sake of a successful escape.
Thank you, Master, for your graciousness.

And when the girl's Demon Lord appears use this. You'll use it the moment you disappear.

　I hand Chloe the 50 flares I've created for this day. I've created 100 flares, so we can use a similar number of flares.

Thank you for the gift.

　Chloe bows her head deeply.

'And, Blue. Have you learned how to use your phone?
I'm fine!　If I push this, I can talk to the head, right?

　Blue confidently holds up the phone he took out of his waistcoat. Incidentally, Blue refers to this as the speed dial icon that connects to my smartphone. Until now, I've always been able to check the live video on my smartphone, but this time I can't do that. I was going to tell you how to make the call, but I skipped it because the telephonic message would suffice.

'If you encounter the Demon King, call him immediately.
Yes, sir!

　Blue replies enthusiastically and Chloe gives Blue a jealous look. I originally wanted to give the smartphone to Chloe, who is fighting in the back row, but I didn't know how to use it, so I had no choice. Blue may be the most highly adapted to modern devices, after all.

''Well then, we will now begin the invasion of the controlled territory!
""Ha!"

　The strategy meeting was simple, but it was over. I declared the invasion of the dominant territory.


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　After separating from Chloe's unit, I began the invasion of the dominion territory with Lina's unit.

　The dominion area we invaded was a so-called dungeon type structure. The walls surrounding it were bare of rugged rock, and moss grew in places. There were puddles of water on the ground where the soil and rocks were mixed, where they had caved in.

　A gloomy, dark dungeon.......how cozy it was. I love the clear night sky lit by the moonlight, but somehow these gloomy dungeons made me feel at home.

　As I was advancing through the dominant realm with Iain and the four living mails at the head of the group--.

　Suddenly, a dry sound of 'thunk' rang out and a single arrow fell at Iain's feet.

''Enemy attack!　Deploy!

　Immediately, Lina shouts out, and her subordinates move into a battle stance in response to her voice.

''Flora and Lilim deploy the 《Magic Shield》!
Yes?
Leila and Daquel, join the dhampir in a long-range attack!
You don't have to say.
Iain and the others, protect Leila and Flora and the others.
(是)

'Guy!　Red!　Join me in beating the enemy!
'Phew!　Yes.
Hey!

　The subordinates start to move in conjunction with Lina's quick command.

　........What about me?

　My first step is delayed, I give up my melee attack by Gaybolg and start preparing for a magical attack.

　--《Dark........Hey!

What?
You're not...
'Duh!　It's a pain in the ass!

　Lina and the others run out, but the muddy ground catches their feet and kills their speed.

　Then, countless arrows and balls of fire rain down on Lina and the others who had stopped moving.

''It can't be helped~'' --《Magic Shield》!
Carthagem Red.

　Flora and Iain were unfazed by the unforeseen circumstances. Flora put up a magical barrier in front of the less durable Guy, while Iain slammed his shield and invited the target of the arrows to himself. Lina and the others also boldly wielded their weapons and knocked down the flying arrows, escaping the flying magic while tumbling, even if it was on the muddy ground.

''Ah........!

　The expression on Red's face, who was vigorously wielding a blunt instrument on the muddy ground, froze. At this time, if he had listened carefully, he would have heard the sound of a "click" on the trap.

　--Goggoggoggoggoggoggoggoggoggoggoggogg!

　With a shuddering tremor, a huge rock rolls from Red's side.

　The muddy ground in front of the demon attacking from a distance. Inside the muddy ground is the activation switch of the rolling rock. ........It's full-on killing intent from the beginning!　--Darklance!

　I aim at the huge boulder and shoot the spear of darkness at the rolling boulder. The spear was shot, hitting the huge rock. The giant rock is scattered into four pieces, crushed in stone, and Red escapes.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

　Red looks at me with a tight expression on his face.

'No need to acknowledge me. I'm going to wipe these guys out!　Lina, Red, Guy, spread out!
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Hey!

　--The Dark Knight Tempest!

　The storm of darkness that blew in the air swallowed the goblins who were shooting their bows and the little demons (imps) who were shooting their magic - collectively.

　Even the lucky enemy that escaped the dark storm was cut down by Lina and Guy, who escaped from Layla's merciless ice bullets and slush.

'Phew. That was a crunchy bunch of guys early on.''
Yeah. Yeah.

　I make eye contact with Lina and chuckle.

'Lord Sion!　This way....!

　As she approached Layla, she pointed to the arrow that had fallen to the ground.

　--!

　The arrows that had fallen to the ground were all shining silver.

　If you recall, the magic that fell on Lina and the others just now was all flame attribute. And the arrows that were released were all silver products.

　What these two had in common - was the fact that it was my weakest attribute.

　Is this a coincidence...?　It's not possible.

　Then there is only one answer. The master of this dominion knew that the enemy attacking us was me.

　And he has been taking sufficient measures against me, his enemy.

"I suppose it's not going to be easy to control this dominion area.

　I was going to raise the rating of the Demon King who controlled this dominant realm by one level.