91 91 "Decisive Battle! Imperial Castle" (2/2)

A woman appears before the general with a phrase that sounds like it's from somewhere else.

With a beautiful nice body and black hair dressed in an exotic outfit, she is the most wise person known to man.

”A wise woman, Kasarina?　Why are you on the side of the demon king's army?

Kasarina returns a smug smile at the name.

The next question from the imperial general is answered with a dumbfounded voice.

”Demon King's Army?　It's not. I'm here to help you because of a friend named Kyou.

”A friend?　Ridiculous. You want to fight our Imperial Army for that reason alone?

It was a word not only for Kasarina, but also for the Arabian army led by Singh, who was gathered here. But...” ”Don't you know, my lord?

”Don't you know, my lord?　Popularity is one of his powers. He may be weak by himself but the bond he has forged and the demon is his power. Then I am one of his power. I don't need a reason to wield it.

That one word was a thought shared by all the people who knew Kyou and the others gathered on this battlefield.

The imperial general neither mocked nor ridiculed them, but simply nodded quietly in front of them.

...... I see. It's only with the approval of our emperor. I'm also intrigued by this particular Kyou who you trust. Then let's fight with all our might for those who believe in us.

Oh, I don't know why you're working for the emperor. You haven't been brainwashed, have you?

”Of course. Just as you trust and lend your strength to Kyou, we also believe in the ideals of the emperor and will fight for them.

I see. It's hard on both of us. Well, if that's the case, I won't hesitate. It's been a while since we've had a real fight.

I don't mind. I'm counting on you to do everything in your power to keep me company!

The swords of the wise and brave twinkled and the spears of the imperial generals ran.

The battle that had begun in the Demon King's Castle was becoming a fierce battle in a matter of hours.

Meanwhile.

Through Tsurugi's transference, Kyou, the Four Heavenly Kings, Amanes, and Jack instantly moved to the Imperial castle.

At the same time, they rush to the place where each of them is headed.

It was a formation that had been drilled into their heads even before this plan was implemented.

Tsurugi's map of the castle is a combination that they had visualized and discussed many times.

At the moment when the Four Heavenly Kings led by Kyou were about to leave the first floor's hall.

I've been waiting for you. We can't let them through from here.

There was a brave man, the brave man of Mansoor. The strongest force the emperor has now. Heroic hero Ferid.

As soon as he sees him, Kyou smiles rather relieved.

Hey, Mr. Ferrido. Long time no see. I would have liked to have a cup of tea and a good chat with you, but I'm sorry. I'm just going to go get my partner. So it's up to my partner to keep you company.

At the same time as I announced this, a group of people jumped out from behind me and attacked Ferid in front of me.

A split second later. Without missing it, I and the others walk past him and head for the main staircase at the back.

He flicks the swords of those who attacked him and confronts them anew.

But there is still some doubt in his eyes.

I've been reading that ...... knew that Keogh and his friends would be coming, and that they would be there to prepare the main force. But when you think about what kind of men and women you're going to be using to hold me back against the first hurdle, this arrangement may well be called an abandonment.

There were the Four Heavenly Kings . The vampire tribe Alucard, the Holy Lion Spin . And then--

An abandoned pawn. I suppose that's true.

Kyou's partner, Jack, was standing there.

Felid also knew about each of them and their abilities, leaving two of the Four Heavenly Kings as the lowest of the low, but the pumpkin standing in front of him was a C-ranked little thing.

What use would such a person be in the fight against him? That was Ferrido's question. But.

But...” ”Don't underestimate me. I'm the first demon you've given me. I was my brother's partner who stood by him more than anything else.

Then Jack quietly holds the rapier in his hand.

It was far more intimidating than Jack's old strength oozed from his stance.

”Ferald the Hero. It was we who defeated you--the role of the demon.

...... interesting. Can a demon defeat a hero? You should try.

In response to Jack's declaration of war, Felid also nodded.

Here begins the fierce battle between heroes and demons.

And then--

I see it!　The grand staircase to the second floor!

Passing through the corridor and seeing the huge grand staircase ahead, Kyou turned around once and nodded to a person waiting there.

Then let's focus on our targets from here!　Let's each get our friends back!　Definitely!

”...... yes!

Kyou's confirmation is met with an unprecedentedly emphatic reply from behind him, and before he can finish, he's already looking forward.

The members of the team led by Kyou climb the grand staircase, from which a person runs towards the detached palace.

In the dark corridor, the girl runs towards her destination and finally arrives at the detached palace. She arrives at the door.

There, the girl's goal, her trapped friend, is there too.

But the person placed in front of the door is the same one with the same title as the heroic hero in the first floor square.

...... surprisingly, one of them is ......

The figure appears as if assimilated into the dark passage.

With jet-black clothing and jet-black hair, he is truly a full-body jet-black hero.

But even in front of the person, the girl bit her lip tightly and for the first time took a stance of attack, ready to take on a fight she should have been uncomfortable with.

...... first, I want to know your name. I want to hear your name to bring back Phytis, who is trapped here: ......

The Jet-Kuro Brave. Sacherk, who is also the brother of the imperial hero who rules this empire, asked the girl in front of him, and she replied without hesitation: ”The Snow Witch, Ys.

The girl answered without hesitation: ”The Snow Witch, Ys . I'm here to help your friend ......!

Ys would never know it, but for the first time in years, Sachaque smiled a smile he hadn't shown in years.

And then - in the upstairs hall, past the grand staircase.

Hey, we're here for you. Lily.

The beast hero Lily and Hel, led by Kyou, and Amanes were confronting each other.