At the same time as the completion of the 《Ruling》 process, I make a call to Yataro.

You made it. You did it.
Yataro. What's the status of our defenses?
''At the moment, the city is being invaded from seven different places. The moment the news of Zion's plan to rule Suzu City surfaced on the internet, many demon kings and humans invaded.
How many places are in danger?
Well it looks like there are two places Izayoi needs to put their hands.
Run a few errands and buy us some time. We're not gonna get to the bottom of this yet, are we?
I reckon we're still a week away from the deepest point.
'Then they are low on the priority list. Lend me Izayoi, Saburo and Setanta.
Copy that.

　I finished my call with Yataro and waited five minutes.

'Forgive me for being late,'
You think my dark power is needed?
Do you think I'll ever get out there?

　Izayoi, Saburo and Setanta show up to me.

'We're going to kick the human race out there,'
Yes!
I'm awestruck, sir!
I'm looking forward to it.

　I was heading out of the realm of control with a thousand men and three of my main subordinates in tow.

　Outside the realm of control, the reinforcements Yataro had sent in were engaged in a fight to the death with humanity.

'Izayoi, Saburo it's the DNT. Get it together!
Yes!
I'm awestruck, sir!

　--Dark Knight Tempest!

　Me, Izayoi, swallowing countless humanity in a dark storm unleashed from Saburo's outstretched hand.

'Let's go!　If you have to face the 'Sword Saint', retreat to the dominant territory!
...are we retreating?
If he catches it intact we'll take him down in the realm of control!
Yes!

　Izayoi's eyebrows move at the word "retreat", but when he tells her why, she responds with her spear at the ready.

'I'll have to leave you first!　--Windchase!

　While exchanging a slight conversation with Izayoi, Setanta flew out to the front line while wearing the wind.

''You're a jerk.......''
I'm sorry. I'll make it hard on you later.

　When he looks at Setanta and lets out a sigh, Izayoi bows his head deeply.

'Seta...!　Don't leave me!
　--One flash thrust!

　Against Saburou, who jumped out to follow him, Setanta laughed with an innocent expression and released a sharp spear stab at the humanity that was close to him.

　Brother....?　Huh?　Is it my imagination?

　Setanta said a very curious word, but I'll have to check it later.

　I, along with Izayoi, sprinted to the humanity that was crowding the front lines.


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Ha!
No!

　My gaybolg blow, which I thrust out with spirit, was deflected by humanity's raised sword. Due to the difference in physical ability, my stab was not completely dispelled but the blow aimed at the torso only pierced the shoulder.

''It's tricky. -- [Bastide slash]!

　The humanity that has been pierced through the shoulder and lost its poise is cut off in both directions with a swinging gayborg.

　--Darklance!

　Continuing, he fired his dark spear at humanity at a distance.

'Hahaha!　There's a gap!　Drown in the speed of God's ocean, Thousand Thrust!

　Humanity, who had lost their posture with the 《Darklance》, fell to the ground due to the countless stabs released by Saburou.

''Haha!　Great!　Master these guys are awesome!

　Setanta laughed happily and waved his spear in the air.

Seta!　This is not in the realm of control!　Look around you!

　Izayoi acted like a guardian, making up for Setanta's blind spot.

'The boy...!　Lick--
Fast Thrust.
Darklance!

　Humanity attacked the protruding Setanta from diagonally behind, but Saburou pierced the attacking humanity with his stabbing sword at a momentary speed, and the pierced humanity was blown off its head by the spear of darkness that was released immediately afterwards.

''Whoa!　Thanks, big brother!
"Huh. I'll give Seta a saying.
Wow, what?
"There is no better brother in this world than an older brother.
Saburo!　Stay alert!　--Darklance!

　I unleash a spear of darkness on humanity that slashes at Saburou, who has a smug look on his face at Setanta.

''Ta, I'm saved........''

　Sablow goes through with an awkward look on his face. I look around and check the situation of my subordinates and the enemy.　

　There are more enemies in number but.......the momentum is on our side.

　However, it's probably just a temporary thing brought about by a change in the situation.

　--Every one of you, lower your lines!

　I order my men to lower their battle lines.

　Step by step, my men retreat, while humanity holds their weapons at the ready to take a look.

　We've saved the pack that can be saved. We can't continue to fight this war. The decision will be made when our main force -- Hibiki, Takahar, Sarah, Lina, Chloe, Leila and the rest of the main force -- are fully prepared.

　--withdraw into the controlled territory one by one!

　Little by little, the subordinates retreat into the territory they control. When more than half of them have retreated, me, Izayoi, Saburo and Setanta also retreat.

　--All of you retreat!

　When the main force withdrew, he ordered the rest of his subordinates to retreat as well.

　With everyone under their command in retreat how would humanity move?

　I was watching the movements of humanity within the realm of control.


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　Thirty minutes after everyone had retreated.

　The number of humanity invading into the dominant territory was zero.

　I let one of my subordinates out to check on the situation, and humanity is also gradually retreating to the city hall.

　If they invaded at this rate they could cut down the enemy's main force to their advantage, but the enemy seemed to be calm. Ideally, it would have been ideal for the "Sword Sage" to invade the territory they controlled, but things didn't seem to be going that well.

　Nevertheless, I have succeeded in creating a base, which was my original goal.

　I gave orders for over a thousand of my subordinates to wait near the entrance of the controlled territory, and ordered Izayoi and his men to intercept the invading enemy.

　Preparations for the invasion of Zhuzhou City Hall were ready.

　The preparations for the final battle for the unification of the prefecture's north began.