A magic stone wolf tries to jump on the white mage girl, Lisa.
　I stood in front of it.

　The magical stone wolf opens its huge mouth wide and tries to eat me and Lisa.
　If it is eaten as it is, it will be used as a source of nourishment for the magic stone in the wolf's body.

　I brought out the treasure sword tetracord to the enemy in front of me.
　I'm not going to be able to stop myself, but I'm going to be able to shut my mouth and bite me to pieces with my sword.

　I raised the treasured sword.
　The wolf's upper jaw is slashed and fresh blood spurts out.

　I bring down the treasured sword tetracord again, and at the same time immediately unleash fire magic without chanting.
　The demonstone wolf's head was easily blown off.

　If it were an ordinary creature, it would naturally not be able to survive.

　However.

　The head of the magic stone wolf turned into a lump of flesh, but it still buzzed.
　The driving force that drives the demon race is magical power.
　It's probably because it hasn't run out yet.

　In other words, the demon stone in the center of the body must be destroyed.

　The demon stone wolf saw me as a troublesome opponent and slipped past me.
　Then it tried to move straight towards Lisa.

　The wounded Lisa said, "Ah! And I get a voice of fear.

　But in the next moment, my sword caught the demon stone wolf in the abdomen.
　A definite response.

　I thrust my treasure sword tetracord straight out as it was.
　But that wasn't enough.

　I have to destroy the demon stone for sure.

'God bless my sword. Give my sword the power to pave the way!

　I chanted the spell in a low voice as I stabbed my sword.
　The treasure sword Tetracord begins to dully glow.

　My sword is still stuck in the magic stone wolf and I can't deliver a second blow.

　If I can't finish him off here, the wolf with his sword still stuck in it will flail in pain and kill us all.

　This is a critical moment.

　I felt the treasure sword tetracord strike through something.
　At the same time, the rampaging magic stone wolf stopped moving with a snap.

　Good.
　It seems that they managed to destroy the magic stone and defeat it.

　Looking back, the gray dragon species had also been cornered by the Knights' leaders, and the battle was almost settled.
　This battle was a victory for the invasion team.

　However, even though it was only the third layer, at this rate, the future was uncertain.
　Some adventurers have already been seriously injured, and it seems like some of the people who were blown up in the first place are not there.

　They may have been pulled into the depths of the ruins in pieces, and then killed there.

　Anyway, the only thing I can do now is to treat Lisa in front of me.
　I crouched down and looked at Lisa's injuries.

"Does it hurt?

　I asked, and Lisa nodded her head.

　I'm sure there is some blood seeping through, but it doesn't seem to be a life-threatening wound.
　I'm sure I'll be able to recover this much if I give it some time.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to get the best out of it.

'What's your name, Swordsman?'

Me?　I'm Solon the Magician.

"Mr. Solon, Deputy Commander of the Order of St. Sophia?

We used to call it that once.

　When I said that, Lisa's face lit up in a flash.

　Then she looks at me with an innocent expression.

''You're Saint Sophia-sama's lover, aren't you!

Hey, sweetheart!

'Yes, sir!　Because I heard that because you eloped with Solon-san, Sophia-sama quit the Order.

No, um, I mean, it's not like that, but...

I'm a big fan of Lady Sophia!　It was because I admired Lady Sophia that I became a white mage!　A genius who was born into a prestigious noble family and was the youngest person to graduate at the top of her class from the School of Magic. A saint who was chosen by the Imperial Church. Substandard power. And a very beautiful appearance!　It's my dream!

　Lisa said in a chest-pounding, bouncy voice, and then murmured, "Ow.
　The wound would still hurt.

　But the expression on her face, which had been twisted in fear, was now completely gone.

　Lisa's eyes began to glisten.
　If she admired Sophia so much, why didn't she become a member of our Order?

　Lisa looked a little sad when she heard that.

'I failed my entrance exam.

Yeah, that. Well, it's hard and it depends on luck.

　The Knights of St. Sophia were a coveted group of adventurers, and it was said that just becoming a member of the group was an honor.
　Naturally, it was not easy to join the Order, and in order to become a new member, an entrance exam was imposed.

''It's terrible that I was going to join the Order of St. Sophia because I've gained my abilities, and now that the Order itself is gone!　But....

But?

'I'm so lucky to meet Mr. Solon!

''No, Sophia may be a fine saint, but I'm not much of a person. I'm not as competent as Creon and the others...''

'How could Lady Sophia's lover not be a great man!　Because you helped me!

'I don't think there's a difference between that and this...'

　I was talking to them, and when I saw that the fighting around us had calmed down, Filia and the others had come over here.
　Nasha and Laskarus, the guards behind me, were smiling.

''You did it!　Solon!

'Yes, sir. I have been able to fulfill Master Filia's orders.

　Beside me smiling, Lisa's eyes widen.
　Then she murmured happily.

'It's the princess!'

　Maybe this Lisa girl is a meanie, I think.
　Lisa popped her hand.

'Your Highness. Mr. Solon. You must join me!　No, I'm okay with being a minion!

A servant?

'Yes!　I don't like the idea of just keeping the light on all the time. If I were to act normally, I would have to obey Creon's orders.

Oh, I see. So you want to be Lady Filia's bodyguard.

'Yes!　Besides, I can hear about Lady Sophia from Mr. Solon!

　Lisa's eyes are shining beautifully.

　I don't think she is lacking in ability, but even though she was dying just now, she somehow seems to lack a sense of urgency.

　I don't know if it's that kind of personality, or if it's because I'm not used to attacking ruins.

　But anyway, it's quite nice to have more allies other than Laskarus, Nasha and the others.
　Regardless of how much we can trust them.

　Even Creon wouldn't be so picky, since he could just make the other adventurers the illuminators.

''Well then, I'll ask you to escort Filia-sama.

Yes. Now I'm a member of your entourage, Princess!

　Lisa laughed happily, and Filia seemed a little happier too, probably because a girl close to her age had joined her escort.

'Nice to meet you, Lisa,'

　Filia also smiled happily.

　Will I, Filia, Lisa, Notaras, Laschalus, Laschalus, and Nasha all be able to return to earth safely?
　No, we have to make it back.

　There were still seventeen layers of ruins waiting for us from here.