Chapter 16.1 (1/2)

TL : Cnine

ED/PF : akshaythedon

I’m standing on the central plaza in the rampart.

I’m wearing the complete set of armor which I made with special magic using magic tools.

This is the second time I am wearing this dark knight armor.

There’s an extremely thick line of defense in the temple, and Reiji’s also in there.

That’s why I wore the strongest equipments amongst the ones I received from Modes. I’ll appear in front of them in a similar dress like that time during our first encounter.

I shall go, then. I’ve decided.

My goal is to talk directly with Rena.

But, I have to confine her and prevent her from escaping, while I’m breaking from the front.

That’s why I’ll use this.

It was a magic item made with dragon fangs as the raw material.

Modes gave these to me when I left Nargol to use in case I needed them.

He said that not anyone can easily use these gems, but I might be able to use it.

I’m scattering these white gems at certain intervals.

And then I start reciting the aria.

「O SOLDIER MADE FROM THE FANG OF A DRAGON, ARISE FROM THY SLUMBER！ ！ 」

After reciting the aria, fully armed soldiers, wearing armors on their bodies, ocher helmets on their heads, round shield on their left arm, and sword in their right hand, crawl out from the ground. They numbered thirty.

They were the soldiers born from the magic called Dragon Fang Soldier,（Spartoi）.

One can’t feel any life in them from their eyes shining red from the little crevice of their helmets.

Spartois line up and stand in an arrangement in front of me.

Gazing at these spartois made me think that magic is truly wonderful since these soldiers were just born from those tiny gems.

I was half-convinced whether these soldiers would really arise when I received the explanation about the magic gems from Modes.

Now, I can feel the magical power-like link with the spartois that were born from the magic gems.

If that’s the case, it seems I can manipulate them with ease.

「Nut, Please wait outside of the temple」

I request Nut who is sitting on my shoulder. He’ll be in danger if it turns into a combat zone.

「Aye」

Nut quickly descends from my shoulder.

「And then, maybe I won’t be able to return. That’s why…」

I took a gem from my bosom pocket and gave it to Nut.

「NO WAY, DIEHART-SAMA！ ！ ！ 」

It’s a Metastasis gem. It was a magic item which can be used once even by someone who can’t use metastasis magic.

「I am just talking about the “worst” case. You must go back by using that gem in case I don’t return tomorrow morning」

「Diehart-sama…」

「Nut, it’s not like I’m going to die, you know. I will definitely retreat if things became too dangerous」

On hearing those words, Nut’s tension comes down.

「If that’s what you mean…. Understood, may the fortunes of war be with you…」

Nut reluctantly agreed to my request.

「SPARTOI, MOVE！ ！ 」

The spartois are starting to move. Their nimble movements makes it feel like they are not wearing heavy armor.

These spartois jump on the rooftop of houses like me, while moving nimbly without any discomfort.

Our target is Rena temple.

The spartois would invade from all the sides as a distraction while I break in. My own raid is delayed by one beat.

According to Nut’s story, Rena is currently in the altar room located at the center of the temple, since she’s making preparations to send Shirone back to our world.

It seems they are going to do the reverse summoning tomorrow. So, this is the only chance left for me to make my move.

We start advancing toward the temple of Rena.

「WAIT A MINUTE, REIJI-KUN, ISN’T THIS LIQUOR！ ！ 」

I’m protesting in regards to the beverage served before us.

「Well, it’s alright, Chiyuki. I mean this might be the last night you’ll be here」

Reiji is saying so with a jesting tone.

「That’s right, Chiyuki-san, don’t-don’t say such serious words」

「She’s right, Chiyuki-senpai. Please do not mention such words」

Rino and Nao also chime in with a merry tone.

I’ll be returning with Shirone to our original world tomorrow.

That’s why Reiji and the rest held a simple farewell party.

Reiji asked the people of the temple to prepare a light meal and beverages.