The audience room of the Demon King's Castle.

　Fried and Judah sailed out, and the five members of Stella, Olivier, Tsukuyomi, Zegart, and Feria were waiting here.

''──They're coming.''

　A third eye opens on Stella's forehead.

'Can I help you, sister?'
Someone is approaching the Demon King's Castle. This response is... underground.

　Stella answers Olivier's query.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. That's where they're targeting it, or...

　Tsukuyomi murmured nonchalantly.

'In any case, we should protect the underground.
Okay, me, Tsukuyomi, and Zegert will head out. Okay?

　Since Demon King Fried is not here, she has no choice but to take the lead.

''All right.''
Yes, sir.

　The Beast Emperor (Gigantroa) and Alchemist (Alchemist) nodded.

''The rest of us will stay here in case of an enemy attack.

　Stella ordered.

'It's possible that whoever is targeting the basement is a diversion.
Hey, sister, have a nice day.

　Olivier clings to me.
　He wagged his fox ears and tail anxiously and hugged me tightly.

'There's Zegert and Tsukuyomi, too. 'No problem.'

　Stella smiled.



　Stella proceeded to the basement of the Demon King's Castle with Zegart and Tsukuyomi.

''──What's here, Tsukuyomi?

　Stella who asks.

''A secret that not even our Demon Commander is aware of... you know about it, don't you?
It's a matter of first class secrecy.

　Tsukuyomi's reply was indifferent.

''It is information that was only passed on to the generations of alchemist generals (alchemists).

　I'm fed up with this secrecy.
　I'm not going to tell the Demon King what's going on underneath the castle," she said.

It's a job for Tsukuyomi. This is not our concern, Stella.

　Zegert laughs hawkishly.

'But this is an emergency. Without a bit of information, we need to know how to respond...

　Stella was about to defend herself, when.

　Bogo!

　The inner walls suddenly blew off.

"The basement is indeed heavily guarded. We can only go so far.

　A knight in full body armor appeared with a cloud of dust.
　In his hand was a huge hammer that was colored jet black.

''I am Liavert, one of the Four Heavenly Sacred Swords (Sacred Edge). I am here to avenge the demon race.

　Liavert tells us in a squeaky voice.

'One of the strongest and bravest - and the black miracle armour that was reportedly in place.

　Stella's expression tightened.
　A black sacred tool that is said to be much more powerful than the normal Miracle Armor.

"You are to stand back. If it's direct combat, it's my territory.

　Zegart takes a step forward.

'Be careful, Zegert,'

　Stella called out on his back.
　'Zegert is one of the strongest warriors in the demon world, but you can never be too careful.

''Who are you talking to?''

　The golden lion laughed furiously.
　The fighting qi emanating from his entire body swept the heat wave around him.

''However, if anything happens, I'll need your support.
Yes, sir.
So.... here we go.

　I said, and Zegart kicked the floor.

　The gust of wind that arose was caused by the blows they unleashed.
　The roar that followed was the sound of their yells and the collision of their attacks with each other.

　The huge hammer-shaped Miracle Armament struck with tremendous speed, and Zegert forcefully flicked it back with force alone.

　Two more blows, three more blows.

　The atmosphere creaked with each collision.
　My feet are trembling like an earthquake.

　There was no small technique or tactics.
　They were head-to-head combat with each other's power at the forefront.

　With a crunching sound like steel colliding with steel, the two were separated.

I'm not like the kid I fought before. It's nice to see a foe with a lot of teeth.

　The roaring Beast Emperor.

"Then I shall do my best to help you...

　With a bang, Zegart's armor popped off.

　A red pattern appeared on the chest covered with golden body hair.

　A demonic pattern.
　It is the crest that emerges when Zegart is in full throttle combat.

''Be torn apart by the lion's clawed fangs!
"You think a beast is an enemy to a righteous and brave man?

　Claws, fangs, and tails that are unleashed while shattering the atmosphere and spreading gusts of wind.
　Reavert's hammer, which intercepted it, was not defeated by force either.

　Each time their attacks collided, a heavy crash sound resounded, and shock waves bounced in all directions.

　The battle was evenly matched.

"I'm not sure if you're going to be able to fight me with the magic crests...
So much for...

　Moaning Beast Emperor and the Four Heavenly Holy Swords.

　And that was when.

''Huh........?''

　Suddenly, Liavert jumped back significantly.

''The reaction to 'that power' - as I thought, it was here.

　Liavert murmurs.

'As the oracle says, Da.'
What?

　Zegart stops moving as if he were wondering.

"Don't tell me that you are also aiming at that power...

　He looked at Liavert with a huff.

I am the only one among the brave men who receives orders directly from God. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I will not give it to the demon race.

(What are they talking about...)

　Stella listened to their conversation with suspicion.

　Considering the situation, 'that power' is probably something that is hidden in the basement of the Demon King's Castle.
　I tried to explore it with my third eye, but I couldn't find anything that looked like it.

　In the first place, I've used all kinds of pupil techniques to explore the basement of the Demon King's Castle until now.
　But there was nothing in particular that was suspicious.

(What is the 'power' that not only Zegert, but even the brave men are aiming at........)

　It was heartbreaking.
　And.

Uriel, the Miracle Armor... unleash the full power of the Earth!

　Liavert shouted.

　The hammer in his hand growled violently.
　The floor rippled loudly.

　In the next moment, Liavert's body slipped through the floor and disappeared underground.

''What...?''

　In an instant, Stella and the other three stood still.

　And.



　Gleam........!



　A golden light flooded out from the entire floor.

''What, what is this enormous divine spirit (aura)...?''

　Stella shivered.

".........Hmph......whoever obtains 'that power' is only temporary. It will be in my hands in the end.

　Zegert murmurs softly.

It was just as the gods said. The power that was stolen and sealed in the ancient war is now in my hands...

　Immediately after, the reavert appeared again, oozing out from under the floor.

　However, the signs were completely different.
　The divine Qi that Liavert was wearing was increasing at an abnormal level.

''You.........are.......!

　Stella groans in a muffled voice.

　The enemy in front of you is no longer a brave man.
　No longer is the enemy in front of me not even a human being.

　No longer - beyond even the angel class.

I've got it. I... The Power of God!

　From the back of his black costume, Liavert sprouts rainbow-colored wings and flies up.

''Now, you evil demons - now let the gods judge you.