Inside the walls of the city, the Weegs were raising their voices to raise the morale of the knights, soldiers and others.

　Meanwhile, on top of the wall, in addition to the soldiers, were two women.

''They're here.

　Quena said, looking into the distance.

　Sheila next to her nodded, squinting her eyes.

''That's an amazing number~. There should have been several fortresses, but it looks like they haven't been cut down at all.''

　The Fulfor capital is the heart of the Stillbeats Kingdom. It is surrounded by mountains on both sides, and there is only one main road that runs back and forth for traffic.

　That's why there were several layers of traps and fortresses, but it seems that they were all overrun and advanced.

　The troops of the Weyla Empire are coming towards the Fulfor capital with high morale.

　The one standing in the front row is - Yui.

　There was a crowned national flag with the red base of the Weyla Empire and a military flag with a black base and the white letters of '0' embroidered on it, indicating the 0th Army.

''A big one from the very beginning!

'There's also a blue flag for the First Army and a yellow flag for the Second Army behind us. As I said before the battle, this really is a losing battle.

　Kåñëa draws his sword. The flaming red blade of the sword is exposed.

　Similarly, Sheila also drew her sword of pure black. There is no change in morphology, but a cold magical power that makes you shudder drifts around you.

''Let us make it a winning battle.''

...... Hmm. Yeah.





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　The battle lines were stalemated. There was only a limited amount of land to fight on, and the Weyla Empire could not be pushed by numbers. Multiple traps were set up in the mountains, or the imperial army was at the mercy of ambushes.

　The single road in the plains was built with piles of corpses from magic and bows and arrows fired from the outer walls, and it was filled with soldiers trying to stop them from advancing.

　But this much is to be expected for the Weyla Empire as well.

　The corpses in the way - even if they still have breath - are flushed to the side or stretched out in front of them with wind and water magic. The path will be rough, but you can avoid the magic and arrows coming from ahead.

''--Isn't your country too bad?''

　Sheila says to the enemy in front of her with a don't look like she's donating such a battle situation.

　The tone is light, but with a proper grip, there is not a millimeter of carelessness.

''......,''

"'You should have at least responded,'

　With a snap, Yui stops.

　Oh?　Sheila reacts to this, but a black shadow is created from the ground. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you want to do with it. They were heading to Sheila with the momentum intact.

　Sheila, surrounded by the armor of the shadows on all sides, fights back with her sword, but there are many of them.

　One more move. Yui approaches. The small sword in his hand is used to stab Sheila in the neck - just before the flaming sword stops him.

''Hey, I feel like Kåñëa saves me every time!

You need to work harder if you feel that way.

"'Mmmm!　I'm doing it!

　Sheila puffs out her cheeks in disapproval.

　She actually has the ability to do so.

　One of the measures of the Weiler Empire was to push up the front line with a powerful single entity called Yui. Although simple, it is an important key to advancing the current stalemated front.

　The fact that only two people are holding that Yui at bay is a testament to their abilities.

''...... you guys,''

"'Oh?'

　Yui blurts out.

'Those people at the inn with Jide?'

Yes. He remembered us.

Yeah. I thought I was weak then, but I'm getting stronger. Was it because Jide trained you?

''How did you know about that?''

　Sheila is upset.

　Because it was a secret special training in her mind.

　But Yui was actually at the bottom of the Forbidden Forest and saw the girls. It was only natural that she knew.

'Now you guys are tricky. I know Zied hates you and it might interfere with your pull-out mission, but ---- go away?

　He steps back as he says it. The shadows reflecting Yui's back explode and multiply. The shadow of "Yui" appears in countless numbers and the shadows compound each other.

　The shadows, which are getting bigger and bigger, are painting the earth black.

''Wha, what!''

　The shadow rises from the ground - with the shape of a man - with the shape of a man.

　A huge body that surpasses a dragon's physique blocked out even the sun. I'm not going to be able to get the same level of attention as the clouds, but I'm going to be able to look down at the grains of trash from the same perspective.

''Shadow Giant (Artiego).''

　It was never a sham.

　An uncommon sense of intimidation and uncommon magical power surrounded the whole thing.

　Everyone gazed stunned at the shadows looking down on them.

'Ruina-sama told me to be a hero. So it's good to be as flashy as this--

　The corner of Yui's mouth lifted as she continued her expression of nothingness.

　Watching this scene in the distant tent, General Luina, who was watching this scene in the distant tent, broke out in a cold sweat, but still smiled wryly.

''...... You have a tendency to overdo it, really.''

　The existence of a hero will always remain in people's minds.

　No one will ever forget Yui's magic, which is awe-inspiring to friend and foe alike.

　From here on out, it's crucial. If you lose at this point, it's all a sham.

　However, if you win, your allies will praise you and worship you like a god for your deformed magic.

"--crush it.

　The shadow giant gets down on one knee and opens its hands. It looks like someone who could easily kill the insects on the ground.

　Hugooh!　A hand is closing in on the army that is carrying the front line of the Fulfo capital while cutting the wind. Seeing that they had a definite mass, everyone would flee like a scattering of spiderlings.

　However, Sheila and Quena, who would hit the center of the palm of their hands without regard to their surroundings, did not move slightly.

''Which one of you will do it?''

''Then I will!　--Ruif.

　He said, and Sheila swung her sword at the hand of the shadow. Then the after-image of the sword created multiple sunspots and radiated vigorously. As they radiated, the sunspots grew larger.

　The sunspots create several holes in the giant's hands. However, the holes in the giants' hands spontaneously heal without any signs of pain. It's also in an instant.

''Yeah!　Why!''

　Sheila, who was confident in her attack, was surprised by the giant's lack of concern for her.

　-- A giant's hand reaches the ground.

　With a heavy rumbling of the ground, a cloud of dust danced around.

　It even reached Ruina and the Fulfor capital.

　There were soldiers who had escaped. However, Kåñëa and Sheila were still in the palm of their hands--.

''--The Flame God Dance.

　With Kåñëa's voice, the giant's hand flew through the air with a slash of fire.

　A large output of flames enveloped the entire area. At the center of it all was Kåñëa, clad in flames.