With the call to begin, Germs gradually approached the demon woman with his sword in his hand.
　While looking at her own hands and making a pained expression, the demon woman moved to keep her distance.

''Oh, aren't the demon race good at magic ......?''

　Cain whispered, and the maid behind him explained.

'We've put up wards, but if there's a possibility that powerful magic could cause damage to the audience, we've put on magic sealing bracelets just in case. They are only expected to be about ten percent powerful.
...... Okay, thank you very much.

　Cain thanked the maid for explaining and sent his gaze to the demon woman.
　The demon woman's wrist was wrapped in a metal bracelet made of metal.

(That or ....... I wish I could free her somehow. ......)

　Garms readied her sword and crowded in at once, but the demon woman tried to keep her distance to escape.
　However, as expected of an S-ranked adventurer, she quickly turns in the direction of escape and swings her sword at him.
　Even though the robe is sliced off, the demon woman ducks.

"Hmph, that's pretty impressive. So that's what the demon race is all about: ......
"If it weren't for these bracelets, I'd burn you and your ilk to ashes in seconds." ......

　With a pained expression on her face, she looks at the bracelet on her arm and also warns Germs.
　The demon woman uses fire magic, but what appears is a head-sized chunk of fire. Three of them appear and fly to Germs at once.

''It's like this. Hmph.

　Garms slashed away the mass of fire with his sword in one fell swoop.

　From then on, it became a one-sided attack by Garms.
　The crowd got excited with it, but the students observing with him had grim expressions on their faces.
　They were excited about the battle with the demons, but even though they are demons, their appearance is not much different from humans.
　Telestia and the others were also all together, making their faces a little pale, holding their mouths with their handkerchiefs as they asked to accompany them.

　Gradually, the women of the demon race became the prey of Germs' blades.
　Slashes everywhere and bloodshed wet the ground.

　Cain couldn't watch and left the room, saying, "I have to leave my seat for a moment.
　Then he goes to the bathroom.


　A few minutes later.

　A person wearing a silver mask and covered by a black hooded cloak suddenly appeared in the middle of the arena.
　The sudden appearance of a person would cause the crowd to shout in surprise.

''A sudden intruder!　There wasn't supposed to be anyone there, so why?

　The host's voice echoed through the audience.
　But Germs didn't seem bothered by it and approached the man.

'Yes?'　Are you here to interrupt the show: ......?　Then I'll have to take care of you first, okay?

　He swings his sword and slashes at the man, but the man only moves one step and ducks the sword.
　Then he jumps backwards, and when he's at a distance, the man finally opens his mouth.

''I'll take this demon woman, won't I? And if something happens to this person, I think the ---- human race and the demon race will probably start a war.
...... Yeah?　You have a very young voice, don't you? You're still--you're a kid. ...... And war, that's a great deal of good, isn't it? That's how much you can cut.

　The man sighs at Germs, who smiles at him.

'That's a problem, isn't it? A lot of things ....... Besides, if there's a war, the country will be destroyed, right?　Easy.
............ You're a demon too? That's how much you know.
...... that's where it's concerned.
Well, all right. I'll deal with you first.

　With those last words, Germs' killing spree swelled up at once. Then he packed up to the man at once.

'It can't be helped, can it ......?'

　The man muttered and grabbed the sword swinging vigorously down from his head with one hand.

''Nah!''

　At that moment, the man stepped into Germs' bosom and dug his fist into his belly.
　Garms' body bent into a crooked shape, and after flying ten meters in the air, he rolled to the ground and fainted.

"My God!　Who the hell is the man in the hood!　That's a blow to the germs!

　The crowd cheers greatly, wondering if this is an event to get them excited.
　Then the man, still in his hood, approached the demon woman. Then, after a few steps, he stopped.

'You're not the demon race -- aren't you?　It would be the same person. Why did you help your mistress ......?

　The man returns the words to the demon woman who speaks while holding the blood flowing down her arm.

''I have an acquaintance in the demon tribe. Can I ask you to come with me once?　And I want to cast a recovery spell. And that bracelet will be in the way.
'Certainly ....... It might be a good idea to follow the unnamed master. It's just as likely to happen here as anywhere else.

　The man nodded lightly with his hood up and placed his hand on the demon woman's shoulder and disappeared in an instant with a 'transfer'.

　The only person left in the place was Germs, who was unconscious.


　◇ ◇ ◇ ◇.

　The place I moved to was the empty reception room.

It's quite a nice room, isn't it? What is your purpose in bringing a mistress to a place like this?

　In response to the demon woman's question, the man takes off his hood and removes his mask.
　The demon woman's eyes widen at the man's identity.

　Cain didn't seem particularly bothered and smiled.

''First, I'll cast a recovery spell. ''High Heels, a wound like this shouldn't be a problem.''

...... I didn't know you were still a boy. You should be grateful for ...... even transferable magic at your age.

　While checking her own wounds, the demon woman smiled and expressed her gratitude.

''Also, if I had that bracelet, I wouldn't be able to use magic. I'll take it off. This is my home, so please don't destroy it, okay?
I'm not that ungrateful. You will have to defend yourself if you have to.

　Cain used his magic to release the spell on the bracelet, and the bracelet came off and rolled to the floor as if nothing had happened.
　He urged her to sit on the sofa as it was, and Cain sat down face to face.

''First, let me introduce myself. My name is Cain von Silford Drintle. I hold the rank of an earl in the Esfort Kingdom. It's the country next to the Republic of Illustin, where I was earlier. You can call me Cain, if you don't mind.
She will have to do the same. Her name is ...... and her name is Lizabeth van Benesitos. You may call her Liza.
Well, I'll just call you Riza. I'll have a cup of tea ready for you soon.

　At the same time as Cain's words, there was a knock on the door.
　When Cain gave his permission, the door opened and Dalmatia came in.

'Come back, Master Cain. You are our guest ...... right? ......

　At the same time, Dalmatia dropped to her knees and bowed her head at the same time as he said it.