16 Intruder (2/2)

Rage says.

'I want to know what the intruder looks like first.

”Nao-san. Can you do that for me?

Okay.

Nao closes her eyes and meditates.

One of the special abilities that Nao has acquired since coming to this world is the ability to sense objects.

It is the ability to know where something is or where the enemy is without looking with the eyes.

This ability can also be used by Rage, Shirone and Kaya. However, while Rage and the other two can only detect a distance of about 8 or 9 meters, Nao can sense a radius of about 2 kilometers.

Normally, though, it's only possible to detect the presence of something. Once she concentrates her mind, her precision increases dramatically, and she can even detect the shape of her opponent.

Of course, the ability to perceive has its weaknesses as well. It can only sense the shape of the object, not its magic or color, and if the space is blocked by a magical ward, it cannot sense the other side of the ward.

This temple is also magically warded, but since we are inside the ward, we will be able to detect it.

''There are about thirty intruders that seem to be invading the temple in different parts of the city, surrounding the temple.

I nod my head at Nao's report. Since the goddess is descending in this temple, the security is tighter than usual.

There should be about 300 knights on guard today. With just 30 people, they would be seized immediately.

...... These guys have been here before. I think it's a guy called Spartoy or something.

Everyone is surprised by Nao's report.

Spartoi is a demon I encountered when I fought in Nargol.

As I recall, the strength of the one who summoned him should vary depending on the level of his magic power.

''Does that mean the demon king is attacking us?''

Reno says anxiously.

'Mr. Nao. Spartoi would have had someone to call.'

Yes, Spartoi would have a sorcerer who summoned him.

Defeat him and Spartoi would be gone.

”Yes, sir!

Nao meditates further.

'There was a guy who looked different from the others: ......

Nao complements the intruder who is not Spartoi.

Perhaps he is the sorcerer who called Spartoi.

If that's the case, we'll take him down and that's it.

'This form is a knight ....... Could it be a dark knight?

They all think the same thing at Nao's muttering.

'Could it be that Dihardt is here?

Nao stopped meditating at Rage's words.

'Maybe so. ......

Maybe you're here for Mr. Ray: ......?

Rage is still recovering. If we fight now, we will lose.

No, there's someone else to beat.

Rage says and stands up with his weapon.

'Hey, where are you going!

Raina might be in danger!

Rage said and turned to leave the room.

Indeed, Dihardt came as if he was going to see that Raina had descended.

It was probably more likely than not that Rage would be targeted.

That Raina should be preparing for tomorrow's return.

''No, we can't win!

Sahoko hugs Rage and stops him.

'Yes, I can't! You'll only get killed if you go here!

I don't have to risk my life for Raina. I think we should abandon her.

But Rage shook his head.

'I'm sorry, but I'm going. If Raina's in danger, I'll go, and if everyone else is in danger, I'll go too.

Rage will go. He would risk his life to save a pretty woman.

That's why we're all on Rage's side.

'No, we won't let her go!

Sahoko hugs Rage even tighter.

'I'm sorry Sahoko. Just let me go. ......

But it's not Rage to hear that.

But perhaps because of his weakness, he tries to shake Sahoko, but is unable to do so.

'You know what state you're in, and I'm telling you!

Sahoko is supposed to be the most impotent of all of them. But now Rage can't shake it off.

Rage's body is still not in a fighting condition. It's useless to go there.

So we must force Rage to stop.

''I'll go!

Everyone looks at Silone.

'I'll protect Miss Raina!　So please, Rage, you need to stay safe with everyone else!

Sirone!

Before I could stop her, Shirone said that and ran out of the room.

◆Temple Knight.

'What the hell!　This guy!

Saying that, he swings his sword, but he is blocked by the circular shield that the opponent has and cannot reach it.

The intruder in front of you is going to be pushed in with the shield as it is.

It is pushed in place, and the guy behind him falls down as well.

''Guhaha!

Hehe!

Two dumb voices overlap.

'What power!'

I look at the ochre-armored intruder in front of me.

His eyes, visible through the cracks in his helmet, glowed red.

''It's not human. ......

Probably a demon.

The Goddess descended and I, who was supposed to be off duty, was sent out on guard.

It was while I was chatting lightly with my fellow knights, wondering if I could see the Goddess in the waiting area. It was the bell that rang, announcing the presence of the intruder.

The bells were ringing at all the places where they were set up, and I knew that more than one intruder had come in simultaneously from all sides.

And when I came to my assigned post, that guy appeared.

I look around and see that six of my fellow knights are down.

Those who have been cut on their arms and legs. Some were struck by shields. But strangely, none of them are dead.

That enemy seemed to have no intention of killing us.

If I wanted to kill myself, which is still down right now, I would be able to do so, but they didn't do anything.

''What the hell ....... Are you playing ......?

He gets up and holds his sword.

There are three friends left in this room. Against that, there is one.

This one has more numbers. However, we couldn't attack them from here.

Of the nine companions who were alone, six of them became incapable of fighting in the blink of an eye.

We had to be cautious.

''Yeah?''

One of my companions makes a strange noise.

I follow my companion's gaze and see one shadow behind the intruder.

I look at the shadow to see if it is a newcomer. A figure in jet black armor comes toward me.

Looking at the shadow, you feel a chill run down your spine.

The pressure of that person is nothing compared to the ochre-colored intruder in front of you.

''Ah, the Dark Knight ......

Another fellow squeezes out a voice.

''A dark knight, you can't be a dark knight Dihardt!　So the rumors were true!

The Dark Knight Dihardt. Now his name is resounding all over the world. The man who defeated the invincible hero.

And it is rumored that the Dark Knight Dihardt will lead demons from all over the world to destroy the humans.

Is he targeting the goddess Raina as a start?

”Meh Goddess is in danger.” ......

I hold my sword, but I can't stop shaking. I feel like I'm going to die just confronting him.

When the dark knight comes close, he points his hand towards you.

'Sleep ......'

When I hear those words, a fierce sleeper comes over me. I look around and see that the rest of my friends are collapsing as well.

'The magic of sleep: ......'

By the time I realized what the sleeper was, it was too late.

'I believe that's the room with the altar up ahead: ......

The last time I heard those words, I went straight into a daze.