Already, Leticia, Lucille and the others were unable to fight.
　They were helplessly defeated before the power of Gapon's demon king.

　Now, only four people can defeat Gapon and save Lucy.
　Me, Saint Sophia, soldier Claire, and Princess Filia.

　Sophia's power as a saint is our only trump card.
　And Filia is also providing magical power for me.

''Solon, use my power.

Please don't take it easy, okay?

　The last time I fought Garellus, Filia gave me too much magic power and fell asleep.
　This time I've learned intermediate support magic, so she should be able to strengthen me more efficiently and I don't think it will be like last time, though.

''I don't mind suffering a little bit if it's for Solon's sake, right?

'Thank you. But I'm not okay with it.

　If Filia were to suffer irreparable damage because of me.....
　Just thinking about it makes me shudder.
　The magic power of the Demon King's descendants is not inexhaustible, and if you take it all away, they will become crippled.

But, Solon. If we don't win, we won't be able to save Lucy and we won't be able to return to our homes.

'Yes. But that doesn't mean I'm going to sacrifice Filia-sama. Filia-sama, Lucy-sensei, Sophia and Claire will all return safely.

　Filia looked at me with blue eyes, then she held up her apple tree wand and cast a strengthening spell on me.
　I feel a strange power reside in my body.
　At the same time, Gapon fired another round of light.

　I repelled all of them with my treasure sword tetracord.
　For the second time, my opponent's attacks were predictable.
　Most importantly, I have Filia's support, so I can deal with the enemy's attacks even if they are very powerful.

　Gapon looks impressed.

It's a good idea. So you got away with it.

The priest's attacks are monotonous.

　In fact, at the moment, Father Gapon has only used two attackers, either fighting with a marble statue of a god under his command or shooting light bullets from a bronze staff.

　Gapon is not a sorcerer to begin with, and even if he had the power of a demon king in his hands, the skills he could use would be limited.
　Then, in that weakness, we should be able to find an opportunity to win.

　Gapon didn't respond to my words, instead he moved his eyes to compare Filia and Sophia.

'A saint, and a descendant of the Demon King, huh? Both of them could be useful for future plans. There are seven Demon Kings. The more sacrifices and dependents for their resurrection, the better.''

I won't let you sacrifice Lady Filia or Sofia.

You can only say that now. .........Magician Solon!

　As Gapon touched his staff to the floor, the marble colossus was instantly formed and attacked us.
　Claire and I each blocked the attack with our swords. But the marble statue seems to be stronger than the last time we fought. Is it the influence of the bronze staff's power, or is it that Father Gapon was able to handle the power of the Demon King?
　In addition, a large number of attacks of light bullets were piled on top of each other.

　While dodging these attacks, he must defeat the God statue and reach Father Gapon himself to attack.

　Will I be able to do this?
　I cut down one of the god statues, but it's doubtful that the next round of light bullets will be able to block it.

　Avoiding, was not an option. The reason for this is because Filia and Sophia were behind me, and they were being protected by me.

　Earlier, Sophia had protected me with a magical barrier.
　But right now, I was too busy defeating the god statue, and right after I used magic, so I couldn't put up a barrier.

''Solon!'' Mr. Solon!

　I hear Filia and Sophia's mournful voices.
　I was ready for a direct hit.

　But Father Gapon's attack didn't reach me.

''Are you alright, Solon-san?''

　In front of me was Claire's back.
　She wielded a crystal sword and cleaved off all of the enemy's attacks.
　As expected of a saint's weapon, its power is immense.

''Thank you. Thank you for saving me, Claire.''

'It's nice to be able to fight alongside Mr. Solon and have him thank me for it. It's a dream come true.

　Jokingly, Claire said, and then held the crystal sword high.
　The tip of the sword was pointed straight at Gapon.

''The power of a demon king and the power of a saint, they are both borrowed, no doubt about it. But I have used the power correctly and the priest has used it incorrectly.

I'm using the Demon King's power for the sake of my country, no, for the sake of the entire world that God has put in front of me. I'm not like you, who is driven by personal feelings.

I'm ... using my power for the sake of someone I care about!

　Then Claire stepped forward and swung her crystal sword.