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Rowen disappears and the MC decides it's settled and shouts.

'Lo, we have confirmed the death of Rowen: ...... No, we have confirmed the disappearance!　Loewen swung his best sword as the 'Sage of Swords' and Kanami went head to head with it!　Now no one should be complaining about Kanami's victory!　That's enough!　Hey, Kanami!　The 'Ichinotsuki General Knight's Seed Ball' is won by Aikawa Kanami--!

The cheers of praise for Rowen are still loud, and now the cheers for me increase.

'Well then, I'm going back inside to interview the winner, Kanami!　After that, we'll move on to the award ceremony, so please hold on a minute, everyone!

The MC, who had escaped to the audience, runs down the stairs and into the wards.

As I watch, I talk to the Reaper, who stands there in the aftermath of saying goodbye to Rowen.

'Reaper, are you okay?'

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just a bit out of magic. What about your brother, ......?

'I'm more limited in strength than in magic. I can't get my body to work properly.

The mountainous area had been crossed.

However, my body was aching all over because I twisted the 'Sword Art' and magic beyond the limit.

Even so, I won't undo the minimum 《Dimension》.

I don't even want to count how many times I was caught off guard after a victory in the past.

I use the Dimension to get a better understanding of the venue. Behind the cheers of the audience, I could see that various people were starting to act with various thoughts.

It seems they can't afford to be weak. It's full of adults doing weird moves. ......

The Reaper senses my fears and uses the same ”Dimension” to search for enemies around it.

Yeah, let's get out of here. Let's get everyone here first--

I counted the number of enemies while thinking about the escape procedure in ”Parallel Thinking”.

First of all, the Walker family, who fought with me just yesterday, are definitely my enemies.

Furthermore, the knights of the Foozeyards, the Celestial Knights, would also be my enemies. There were strangely many people in the hall who were related to the Foozeyards. It seems that the Hoozeyards heard about the participation of Rastiara and the others and gathered people. Among those knights and priests, there was also a man named Feydert who was in charge of the Nativity Festival. A person to watch out for.

In addition, there were some armchair adventurers with blood in their eyes as they tried to capture Rustiala and the others who simply had a bounty on their hands. It might be a good idea to consider a few guilds as enemies if they are approached by Valt or Hoozeyards.

We should also be wary of the 'Epic Seekers' who are acquainted with Palinclone. They could be scratching the back of the room with instructions from Palinkron. Especially since Rail Senkus was in attendance at my brainwashing--

-- In the middle of that analysis, the Dimension picks up the rise of a powerful magic power.

Not in the hall.

Hence, I was late in taking notice.

A tower standing around the arena.

He was vertically attached to its outer wall.

He drew a magic circle on the outer wall and reinforced it with a large amount of magic stones.

The moment I turned my attention to him, all of those magic stones popped.

Then, the condensed wind was released, and Ryner (・・・・) Helvirshine (・・・・・・・・・) - leapt.

The force of the wind added to the leaping force, and it turned into a cannonball as if.

''-- 《Ix-Wind》''

His own magic is also layered on top of that.

All of the wind magic that allowed him to fly freely through the air was converted into propulsion.

Its speed was murderous.

The pain would have hit Ryner's entire body as if he were in a fighter jet. However, he continues to glare at us without changing a single expression.

The destination of that glare is--

Reaper!　Get down!

What?

If there was going to be an attack, I thought it would be either me or Rustyala. But Ryner hadn't seen me.

I didn't know the target.

Hence, as if to protect the reaper next to me, I extend my sword with 'Magic Freezing'.

In contrast, Ryner also extends his (・・・・・) sword.

It's not the skill 'Magic Power Materialization'.

If anything, it was similar to my 'Magic Power Freezing'.

Ryner was extending his sword with the magic power of the wind. If I had to name it, the name of the skill would be 'Magic Power Wind Blade-ification'.

Ryner's sword, the Rufbringer, easily sliced open the wards and invaded the wards.

My sword, Ryner's sword plays my sword.

And he landed in a place that was neither me nor the Reaper. At the same time, more wind magic is activated.

''--[WIND]!

Like a rubber ball bouncing, Ryner offset the impact of the landing with wind magic. Then he holds the crystal sword in his hand.

His target was not us, but the 'Treasured Sword of the Aleis Family, Lowen' - the Guardian's (Guardian) magical stone.

I shout to Ryner.

''Wait, Ryner!　Give me back that sword!　It's a dangerous thing!

'I promised Mr. Loewen I'd get him to teach me the sword!　I'm going to take the sword (this) in place of the one I haven't been taught yet!

Then Ryner runs away from me with the momentum of wind magic. He slashes open the wards on the opposite side and jumps into a corner of the audience.

One of the people in that audience laughs.

''Fufufu, as expected of a knight of Hellville Shine ....... It was humiliating to be two ahead of the barbarians, but now we'll start with the first one ......!

The man Ryner jumped into was the man I saw in the cathedral of Feydert in Hoozeyards. The man who had once been working on a plan to kill Rastiara was now interrupting me at this time. He might be the mastermind behind the manipulation of Ryner.

''Ryner!

I call out, trying to whip my aching body to move.

But I quickly reconsider.

I can't leave the Reaper alone in this situation.

Now the Reaper and I are both exhausted.

It's not a good idea to spread out the forces here.

Above all, if I make a move, we can't carry out the escape plan we discussed with Rustyala beforehand.

While I'm hesitating, the situation is progressing.

I've been chasing after Ryner without a second thought.

”Hey, you there!　It's me and Christ's!　You can't take that away from me!　--Flame Arrow!

As Dia runs, she releases her magic.

It's not the vicious rays of light like before.

It's a fire magic that takes care of the civilians around him.

Ryner jumps away from it and dodges the magic.

However, Snow and Rustyala were waiting there.

They seemed to be running together to match Dia.

Surrounded by my companions, Ryner burns with wariness.

''Tch--!　You're not going to fight, god of the present!

The hostility towards Rastiara, the avenger, was especially strong.

However, the stared-in Rustyala's wariness was all but non-existent.

Rather, it was more like a troubled face.

''No, just because Dia and Snow suddenly jumped out, I was forced to follow them ....... I don't really have much of a desire to fight ......?

Rustiala couldn't stop Dia's outburst and seemed to have no choice but to cooperate.

In truth, Lastiara was going to take everyone to join me in the wards at the end of the game.

''I'm that ......, scoring points?''

Snow seems to be a point scorer.

What's he talking about, that guy.

A little farther away, I see Sera and Maria working together.

I know they have to meet up with me, but they don't seem to be able to leave the runaway Dia and the others alone.

--They're in a bad way.

The auditorium is nearly consumed by the chaos caused by the liner attack. And each group is beginning to work behind the scenes with their own agendas.

If someone breaks out of the fray, there is a chance that it could turn into a melee.

I want to avoid that.

And people who want to avoid a fight as much as I do are shouting at me.

''Please wait for me!　Just no fighting in the bleachers!　It's true that the ”Dance Tournament” is over, but fights will remain legal until all spectators and all contestants are out of the Houla River!　The boy knights there will be caught by the convention's guards, so no one else is allowed!

The MC gives notice of the treatment of Reiner who broke the law.

At the same time, the guards who were waiting in the audience move.

However, to keep them from approaching Rainer, several Hoozeyer's knights stand in the way.

And Feydert, who commanded them, shouted.

''Rude during the tournament, I am truly sorry!　But that's another longing of the Revan cult!　Somehow, I hope you will miss the boy knight there, Rainer Helvillestein!　The Guardians' (Guardian) Rowen Alais' securing of the magic stone was ordered by the Senate in the home country of the Fooziers!　If you have a problem, I'd like you to contact me over there!

'The mainland senate!　...... Still, what doesn't work, doesn't work!　You can't just walk away from me like that!　-- and you're not going to pass!

The moderator was surprised by the sudden intervention, but did not lose his stance. However, in front of the huge power, he was checking with his own bosses.

I will use 《Dimension》 to confirm their decision.

The tournament administrators were puzzled.

They wanted to avoid disputes between the Allies as much as possible.

However, to overlook those who have so clearly broken the law is detrimental to the future of the Dancing Tournament.

Then, after a little hesitation, they shook their heads.

''--!　After all, power does not pass in 'V'alfoura (here), no matter what institution it is!　Guards, take the boy knight prisoner!　Also, we'll capture all the people who are about to go on a rampage!

They did not alter their stance on the ”Dance Tournament” and did not allow a third party to intervene.

I'm relieved by that decision. The worst was averted.

However, Feydert and the knights of Fuzzyards were not upset. Even if they were not allowed to intervene, they were going to carry out their orders.

That's how important Rowen's magic stone seemed to be to the mainland Senate or whatever.

The guards balked at the knights of the Hoozeyards.

Along with that, Rustyala and the others also try to close the distance to Ryner.

Ryner takes it with a cool face and urges them to pay attention to their surroundings.

You can glare at me, but ....... Can you guys afford that?

He then pointed at the knights near Rastiara with the tip of his sword.

There were knights there who were clearly outstanding in strength.

''Geez, ......, the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)' are mixed in. ......!

Rustyala grunted.

Mixed in with the knights moved by the Senate's Feydert were Persiona-san and three others from the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)'.

Accompanying Mr. Perciona were a knight with high magical power and a mature knight with gray hair.

The mature knight Hopes-san laughs.

''Haha. Maybe it's because of the rapid development, but I've kind of surrounded myself with them ....... I wonder if we're going to be missed because of the Hoosiers' longing for us too, this ....... Hey, Mr. President. These knights, I don't know any of these faces ......, who are these guys?

''They must be the knights sent from the mainland side. We 'Celestial Knights' have nothing to do with us 'Celestial Knights'. We are thoroughly interested in retrieving the Lady and the Apostle. Right now, all you can think about is mixing in with this and kidnapping the young lady, Hopes.

I love you. As long as we can bring the Lady and the Apostle to a coma, then we'll be on our way. It's pretty straightforward.

After their whereabouts were discovered by Reiner, the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)' admitted that they were trying to kidnap Rustyala in a thirsty mood.

''Oh, wait a minute!　I'll take care of you later!　It's time!

Rustyala makes a troubled face and stops the 'Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights)'.

In contrast, Hopes-san chuckles.

''Nah, it looks like you don't have any room to spare. If I attacked now, I guess I could manage it, I guess I'm thinking, uncle...''

'Oh my God, it's still annoying as ever!　Hopes is!

Yeah, yeah. A talentless uncle has to fight dirty. Forgive me, little girl.

The Seven Celestial Knights draw their swords.

Rustyala and Dia, the targets of that aim, braced themselves.

And Snow, who was not the target of the Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights), was also in danger.

Taking advantage of the confusion, the people who were targeting Snow were moving.

''Mother-in-law ......, brother .......''

The head of House Walker stood facing Snow.

'Mr. Snow. You don't have a knight by your side right now, do you?　There's no reason not to take advantage of this situation. You are mine. ...... Absolutely, you are mine.

Then I let the elite of the Walker family draw their swords.

My companions didn't surround Ryner, but were surrounded by the opposite.

After confirming this, Ryner tries to leave the place with them.

''Okay ....... Now all we have to do is take this thing and run away--

Wait!　Reiner!　What the hell are you doing?!

However, as Ryner tried to move, a blade of wind whittled away at his feet.

The one who was there was Ryner's sister, Franlle Helvirshain.

Ryner gets impatient with the unexpected appearance of the enemy.

''What--?　Don't come here, sister!　The Seven Knights of Heaven (Celestial Knights) isn't this one, it's the present human god!　Don't let me keep telling you not to get personal in your work!　If you read the air, you'll get a general idea of what's going on!　I'm on a different mission from the Senate side!

Ryner rationalizes and convinces his sister.

However, Flanruele is not shaken at all.

She remains in her kneeling position and blocks Ryner's escape route.

''It's because I understand!　That's why I am!　Nope, I'm not standing here as the Seven Celestial Knights, but as Franlure Helvirshain!　Reiner!　I haven't heard anything from you!　Yeah, nothing!　If you want to go on from here, show your sister that you're not just someone's child, but that you can persuade her on your own terms!　Otherwise, I will not tolerate your insincere behavior!

God, you're still such a dumbass...

A girl runs in the shadow of her sister and brother who begin to fight.

''-- There's a gap!　You still have a soft spot for your people!

The cutting edge extended by Ragne-chan's 'Magical Materialization' struck the hilt of the sword Ryner was holding with dexterity.

Struck by the falsehood, Ryner dropped the 'Alais Family's Treasure Sword Lowen' and lost it to Ragne-chan.

''Lagne-san!　d*mn it, you continue to be a bloody fool!　You're also a 'Celestial Knight' (Celestial Knights), aren't you!

The only thing you can do is to violate your orders before I did, and that's why you've been excluded from the capture operation over there. Now I'm just Lagne Kaikwola, Fran's friend. In other words, if you want this back, I'll talk to your sister. Reiner.

Now?

One by one, the smoldering sparks are ignited by Reiner's attack.

One by one, swords are drawn in the audience, where altercations are not allowed.

The guards are having a hard time deciding who to restrain from.

In the midst of it all, Ragne gazes at the sword barrel of the 'Treasured Sword of the Aleis Family, Rowen'.

''So, this is the magic sword of 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Earth' ....... Heh. ......

Ragne showed her first expression.

I could tell at a glance that she was mesmerized by the glow of the sword.

She traces her finger over the tip of the sword with an expression as if she had met the person she had been longing to meet.

I feel a stirring in my chest (・・・・・・).

My 'sensitivity' rings the alarm bells loudly. 'That's just not good,' it exclaims.

'I don't care who else I give it to.

But I have a gut feeling that no matter what, I shouldn't give the magic stone to Ragne Kaikwola alone.

With that chill in my step, I decide to move.

Either way, I can't continue to sit back and watch this chaotic situation. I have no choice but to act, even with the Reaper in my arms.

”Reaper, we've got to move!　In the meantime, I'll help everyone!

Uh-huh!

Me and Reaper aim for the hole in the wards that Ryner sliced open.

But a cool voice stops us.

'--No need for that, Kanami. Let's make up for one day. You can rest.

It was the beautiful Elmirad Siddharq with his golden hair hanging down.

Again, Elmirad had anticipated my thoughts.

And the lines I had said to him in the labyrinth, this time he said to me.

''-- 《Waterwire》''

He unleashes an unreserved water magic technique.

Water shaped like a rope undulates and attacks Ragne-chan.

Lagne-chan's reaction is delayed as she is mesmerized by the sword. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get around the approaching water from all angles, but you won't be able to see Elmirad, who was approaching from behind.

Elmillard pounced on the same emptiness as Ragne-chan and took the sword from her.

When Ryner saw that, he shouted. But he can't move because of his sister who is showing her determination.

''Ah, ah!　You've been robbed, Mr. Lagne!

No, it wasn't. It's not...

Ragne shook her head as if in excuse.

'It's not elegant, Knights of the Fooziers. This is unheard of, you know?

Looking at them, Elmirado blames them.

'Didn't you guys watch the game?　Kanami, the Hero, fought for his sword against Rowen, the Sword Sage, and he successfully defeated the Sword Sage. In other words, this is Kanami's. I'm not impressed with you taking the winner's spoils of war.

The knights of Hoozeyards attack the talking Elmirad.

However, he fights them all off gracefully with his sword and magic.

Then, the members of the guild ”Supreme”, which is under Elmillard's control, join him.

The knights of Hoozeyards and the knights of Lauravia have reached a standoff of standoffs.

''Well, it looks like the Hoosiers want the sword (this) very badly ....... It looks like they are obsessed with it until the senate on the mainland moves in. But if I remember correctly, this is not the Hoosiers'. It was given to Aikawa Kanami by Rowen Alais. And both of them must have been Lauravian people. ...... Hmmm. I don't see any reason to give this to the Hoosiers.

Elmirad has a disagreeable manner and spits out a good argument.

He moves away from the Knights of the Foozeyards and heads towards where Snow is.

On the way, he is accosted by the head of House Walker.

'Sir Siddharq, what are you doing ......?　All you have to do is think about getting your fiancé back.