The situation was beginning to get chaotic.

　Everyone's attention was focused on Sophia and Lucy.

　That was no exception to the guardian warrior, Garrels, who was stunned as he opened his eyes wide and looked incredulous.

''Why is there a saint-sama and a professor from the magic school here?　You were supposed to be sent to the front lines of the war against the Republic as the five great sorcerers of the Empire.

　Galerus finally moved his mouth.

　The government had banned Sophia and Lucy from participating in the Necropolis campaign.
　Creon hadn't revealed the reason for this, but apparently it was to get the two of them involved in the war.

　It's true that if you send these two into the war, they will become a tremendous fighting force.
　Besides, having a widely popular saint and a professor from a prestigious magic school at the head of the line would also boost morale.

　I could understand the government's idea, but that's why I was so angry.
　Sending the two of them to a dangerous war zone, if Creon was in favor of such a thing, I couldn't forgive him.

　But then, if that's the case, Garrels was right, how could the two of them ignore the government's orders and come here?
　That question was answered by Lucy.

'Do you think I'm just going to sit back and keep my fingers crossed when Solon is about to be in danger?　No way, right?

　Lucy looked at me with her crimson eyes.

'I'm still a professor at the Imperial School of Magic and the daughter of a great nobleman. I have acquaintances in high government circles, and it would be easy to delay my trip to the battlefield for a bit.

''I really should have informed Solon-kun first, but........ Lucy-sensei says that in order to deceive the enemy, you have to start with your friends...

　Sophia adds.

　I think the reason the two of them joined Leticia's third squad was because they needed to act without being noticed by Creon and Galerus and the others.

　That way, they could join up at the end and help Filia, who was about to be sacrificed for the resurrection of the Demon King, and me, who was trying to protect Filia.

　Leticia said in a shrill tone, "How could I refuse if such a reassuring ally offered to help me? He said.

　However, the situation turned out to be completely different from what I imagined.
　When I summarized and explained the current situation, Sophia gulped briefly.

　Arte and Flora, who had been sacrificed for the resurrection of the Demon King, were still suffering on the floor.
　The exhausted Flora's eyes were cloudy, she didn't speak a single word, and she only twitched jerkily from time to time.

　Even Arte, who had been so bullish earlier, threw his arms and legs out and lay on his back, murmuring in a rambling manner, "Help me.......it hurts.

　Then, as the stake pierced in his chest glowed red, "Kyaaaaaah! He let out a high-pitched scream.

　Galerus saw it, clicked his tongue grimly, said "Shut up" and kicked Arte away.
　Then he chuckled, as if he had an idea for a good one.

'Arte. Do you need help?　Do you want to escape this pain?

　Arte looked at the dying Flora with downcast eyes, and then nodded to Galerus.
　Seeing her, Galerus continued in an amused voice.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make a plea for your life by saying 'Galerus-sama'. And then you can lick my shoes as well. And then I'll forgive you.

Forgive me, Master Gallerus. Please help me. I don't want to die here!

　As he said this, Arte knelt in front of Galerus and licked his shoes, sticking out his tongue.
　There was no sign of the arrogant but proud wise man there.

　Of course, there was no way Galerus would help Arte just because he did this.
　Arte's spirit must be so worn out that he couldn't even make that decision.

　Garellus picked up the magic power absorbing device and played with it lightly.
　The next moment, Arte let out a scream.

　Probably with the magic power absorption device, he increased the speed of the magic power takeover.
　Arte slithered around, and eventually stopped moving with a twitch.

　The light was lost from her eyes, her beautiful face was etched with fear and despair, and saliva was dripping from her half-opened mouth.

''Terrible...''

　Sophia murmured.
　The same thought seemed to be shared by the other adventurers besides Sophia.

　Everyone was baffled by the too inhumane treatment.

　Garrels looks around at me, Filia, Lisa, Lucy, and Sophia.

''I'm not going to question Solon's guilt. If you don't want to end up like this Arte, then get the hell out of here.

　Perhaps realizing the disadvantage of the situation, Garrels seems to have decided not to fight me.
　I'm sure he thought that if he dropped the idea of capturing me, Sofia and Lucy would back off.

　But Sophia shook her head.

''Galerus-kun. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of this opportunity. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. Besides.........

'I will not forgive you for trying to hurt my precious Solon!

　Lucy shouted and at the same time unleashed a fierce fire spell at Galerus.
　Galerus managed to catch it with his great sword.

　Even though he lost the magic protection of his armor, he is indeed a guardian warrior, being able to receive Lucy's attack from the genius of a magic school professor.
　But the attack didn't end there.

　While Lucy was attacking, Sophia was chanting church-style magic. When Sophia's magic hit, as expected of Garrels, he was blown away and knocked into the wall.

　In addition, Sophia's ardent supporter, the swordsman Rascalos and his men also turned from neutrality to our side.

　The black mage Nasha also seemed to have decided to side with me.
　Even more than the resentment towards Arte, I guess she couldn't see the tormented Arte and his men, as they looked like the wounded Lord Lairen Remilia.

　A few of the adventurers in Galerus's squad drew their swords to fight us, but were overpowered by Rascalos and Nasha and the others.

　The girl in the military uniform also moved to help Garellus, but was hit by the attack magic that flew at her, and she mumbled, "Oh.......it can't be helped," and passed out.

　When I turned around, I saw Filia and Lisa saying "Yay" in a bouncy voice and giving me a high five.
　It seems the two of them used their attack magic to defeat me.

　Galerus was still up, picking up his greatsword and trying to resist.

'Restrain these renegades!　I don't--

It's over. Galerus.

　I swung the treasure sword tetracord at Galerus.
　Galerus tried to catch it with his greatsword, but it was too late.

　My slash catches Galerus's sword.
　Galerus lost his stance and dropped his sword.

　I thrust the treasured sword against Galerus' neck.

"Well, wait. "Wait, wait, Solon. Hold on, Solon. Are you going to kill me?

　I looked down at Garrels in silence and he broke out in a cold sweat, looking up at me with frightened eyes.

"Wow, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'll do anything I can to help you," he said. I'll give you as much money as you want. I'll give you a title of nobility with the help of my family. Yes. I'll even let you have a beautiful slave. And you will--

I'm not going to kill you. But I'd appreciate it if you'd keep your mouth shut.

　I replaced the treasure sword in my left hand and punched Galerus in the cheek with my right fist.
　Gufu, Garrelus let out a strange sound, and this time he stopped moving.