Dancing Circles on the Horizon of Events

Three days passed for the first time on the journey.

In the meantime, a great thinning of the demons by Lucia and the hunters took place, but I wonder if the streets from the village of Alc to South Fortress have also become quite safe.

Speaking of hunters, magic was normally available since I suffered a major injury two months ago, but Waltz's reading should have made it unusable already.

I'm not sure if this is the result of the hunter's workout, or if a human body wonder has occurred that Waltz doesn't even know about.

However, in exactly the same way as shortly after the injury, fire magic and other offensive magic were still available or something like that.

Now, what magic can be used is the magic of physical strengthening.

If you think of an attack style using a hunter's dagger, it was the perfect magic, so he likes it too... rather than using it unconsciously.

By the way, it seems that the sage used the magic of physical enhancement at the Brave Party, but in other words, will the hunter say that he has the qualities of a sage?

Now, as for the others' stories later, the Waltz arrived around noon at their destination, South Fortress.

At the time of the entrance inspection, Teresa performed the examination without the clothes of the town daughter or the magic of transformation.

Nobody would know Teresa's face or anything around here, as the hunter said, nothing went wrong...

Why didn't you use transformative magic when you said it would be extra safe to use transformative magic to turn it into someone else?

That's because with Theresa bangled, the transformation magic comes with extra effects (illusions).

Moreover, the quality is poor because it activates on its own, independently of her will.

No way would it make the town of South Fortress an inescapable labyrinth for anyone.

So, you can just take the bangle off, but it's not much of a recommended way in the sense of protecting herself, the princess.

Even if I'm just wearing a bangle, the physics and magic defense enchants protect me on their own, so I've never gone beyond keeping it on.

On the other hand, those in Julia were being transformed into the same figure as they did when they came to the village of Alc because it was awkward to remain the figure of Sacubus.

In the meantime, there won't be a problem, as this doesn't seem to have found out.

But whether you're transformed or not, what about the fact that the most styled woman in the party is a chore?

By the way, Waltz and the hunter were taking to the Count's mansion alone.

I plan to take care of the Count's mansion instead of the inn this time, but it's not like I'll arrive and take an early break.

I had business with the Earl.

In addition, Lucia and Catalina produce new bangles at the Martial Arts Store.

Tempo, Teresa and Julia are out buying clothes.

Waltz opens his mouth as he walks with the hunter.

"I knew it wouldn't change"

The appearance of this town is.

Even though it was not strange to stay sunny and dry all the time, the fountain did not wither and the market was lined with brilliant vegetables, as it did when we visited it two months ago.

"That's why I told you? He said there's underground water."

(Given the terrain, it's not a place where there's going to be a water vein... an underground lake maybe...)

"Well, just in case, and let's talk to the Count"

"Oh, I don't think there's a problem, but I'm also concerned that it won't rain."

Walk away for a while to see what's going on in the city and you'll arrive at the Count's residence.

I had the gatekeeper pass me by facepath, and I used to come to a place like the living room where I had a colloquium.

"Well, I'll get my father, so you wait here."

"Okay."

Then the hunter left the living room.

Tick tack, tick tack...

In the living room, only the sound of a pendulum clock sounded.

(This sound calms you down...)

Two, Waltz remembers an ancient clock that was at home in the original world.

(Sisters, how are you... well, that's not what I worry about)

Yes, Waltz should worry about himself before he worries about the other Guardians.

And it was when Waltz was on the verge of becoming homesick.

Gon...

The low ground rang.

Waltz sits on the couch, closing his eyes and checking the surrounding conditions.

(Enemies factor, less than 10,000. You didn't respond to the radar until just now, so you used a metastasis or something)

Even when it comes to enemy factors, there is no IFF.

There was a biological reaction to the attack near the main entrance of the town.

enemies, there will be no problem judging

When Waltz is collecting information,

Khan, Khan...

I could hear the bell.

Apparently, it's a bell that informs us of an enemy attack.

The hunter came back to his room at the right time to see if he could hear the sound.

But the Count (father) doesn't seem to be with him.

"Waltz, the enemy!

Sounds like it.

"Sounds like... that's a long time."

"But the numbers don't seem like a big deal, do they? The enemy is 10,000."

"10,000..."

Gokuri, and a hunter who swallows spit.

Waltz said with a grin to such a hunter.

"In the meantime, it looks like everyone's here, so let's go outside too"

"... right"

The Waltz and the others went outside the Count's residence.

Outside the house, a buddy of mine was waiting for the waltzes.

It hasn't been that long since we split up with everyone, so it looks like we're still creating new bangles and buying clothes.

Since Julia doesn't have anything that's supposed to be a chore, she'll be sure.

"Sister, I think you're attacking me full of demons!

Apparently, demons have attacked, not humans.

Unfortunately, Waltz's bio-reaction sensors can't even identify what the reacted organism is.

"Yeah, sounds like it. But I've already decided on an operation."

(That said, it's not as good as an operation...)

"Operation?"

Lucia tilts her head.

"Operation... do you fight 10,000 enemies?

"Yeah... don't you have to fight?

"No, I'd rather appreciate it"

This town is the home of the hunter.

If 10,000 demons strike hard now that they have not taken action against demons, they will be unharmed with this city, which is a fortress.

The hunters were therefore delighted to join the Waltz.

Now he says the town is cheap.

But...

"Yes. Well, good luck, hunter."

"... what?

Waltz threw a round at the hunter.

Weren't you going to fight to protect the town?

"Today, I'm going to ask one hunter to do his best."

"No, wait a minute. Are you telling me to fight 10,000 demons on my own?

"Yep. If you look awkward, I'll cover you, okay?

The hunter who sensed what Waltz was really saying leaned down.

... but it didn't sink.

"Well... do what you can, huh?

"Yeah, I think the hunter can do it now... whatever, you can use the bangle, okay?

"No, I won't use it.... Look at that, Waltz."

Then a hunter with a nigga grin.

"Yep. I'm looking forward to it. If the weapon doesn't work, you can always tell me... because the tempo will replace it."

"... you're in charge,"

"This is training too."

"... okay"

Tempo reluctantly agreed.

"Can I keep my gear?

"Oh, if you wear armor, it's too heavy to move."

"Yeah... well, let's go"

Waltz and the others walked out in the opposite direction, that is, towards the main gate of the town, where the city was flowing.

Coming to the main entrance, the metal gate, which was usually open, with a large kannon opening, was closed.

It appears that the Knights, Guards and vigilantes have painstakingly succeeded in closing the main entrance.

But as far as the knights who are already lying on the ground and breathless, and the adventurers, and the inhabitants and thinkers of the town, seem to have paid a fair price.

Furthermore, the demonic carcass came into my eyes.

"... are they the use of the Demon King, too?

Asked Julia referring to the demon Waltz was dead.

"Yes, no. My Lord does not put demons on people!

Julia is desperate to deny it.

(Normally, isn't a demon king his job to set people up to fight demons?

Correctly, isn't it the purpose of the Demon King to use demons to expand his territory?

"In the meantime, you won't have a problem wiping it out."

"Yep. I think so."

Julia ran out of words.

Apparently, it has nothing to do with the Lord of Julia, the Demon King.

Then it will be another who is blaming these demons.

(Maybe there's a lot of demon kings...)

I wasn't talking about it as a possibility.

Well, demons like Julia (?) If anyone oversees the country in which they live, it would mean Demon King,

As Waltz tours his thoughts about the existence of the Demon King, a voice hangs from one of the knights to the hunter.

"Captain!"

(Captain?)

One young knight starts saying that to the hunter.

"I'm sorry. Always at your disposal."

"No, you rushed me to the pinch in town. Helpful!"

"Uh... what do you mean?

"Oh, didn't you tell the waltzes? I'm the Knight Commander of South Fortress."

'Huh?'

A voice of doubt rises from my companions.

"No, I didn't mean to hide it... what waltz!

Waltz lifted the hunter with gravitational control without mind what the hunter was talking about.

"Well, I kind of figured out the story about being a knight or a regiment leader, so please just go clean up to avoid any more casualties"

So he lifted it up to the top of the main gate and then slowly lowered the hunter in the middle of the demon's throat.

Then they move all their companions over the walls.

"Wow!! The captain is in the demon!

"You!! Do what!!

"Hey, wait, this guy's an example..."

"... you, you're gonna get killed?

"What..."

There was such a conversation going on in the Knights.

At the earliest, no one's seen anything about hunters...

Usually, he's just not in town, and he doesn't seem to have any hopes.

Some people seem to be afraid of waltz somehow, but is it also an experience of being forced to drain blood...

Ignoring them like that, Waltz sends Yale to the hunter.

"Bye, hunter! Good luck!

"... I feel a little too much, but... well, I'll do it!

Thus, the hunter's battle abruptly opened its curtain.

Fra...

Would such an expression be accurate?

The hunter looks blurred.

That said, it's not remnants of traveling at high speeds.

Existence itself has become rare.

You should be seeing it in front of you, but if you don't turn your consciousness carefully, you won't know where you went the next moment.

At the earliest possible time, we seem to be stepping into an area that is not an exaggeration when it comes to special abilities.

"I can't believe the shadows have diminished so far... boulder hunter."

"Uh, Mr. Waltz? Nothing. I don't think the shadow of a regular hunter is thin..."

"Right. I don't think it's as good as me."

Catalina points out, and Tempo takes the story in the direction of the day after tomorrow.

and behind stories that have nothing to do with such a fight...

Saku, Saku, Saku...

The demon's neck was flying, as if cutting soft vegetables with a cutting machine.

It was the hunter who cut it, but its existence cannot be recognized.

"... I'm sorry, is there someone who can explain what's going on?

"... all of a sudden, the bloodshed rises and the demon dies. Is this it?

"... oh, apparently, my perception wasn't wrong"

... it seems that the knights and guards, who are regular people, don't know what's already going on.

(510, 520, 530...)

One demon after another increases the number of killings.

Then a voice hung from a hunter who didn't even know where he was in the waltz.

"How many now?

"Less than 600."

"No, you can't do 10,000 or something. This"

Suddenly the hunter makes a sound.

"My teeth keep... tempo!

"Go ahead."

Tempo, who was supposed to be next to Waltz until earlier, stood next to the hunter at some point to replace Dagger's blade.

This one is not a covert technique... it is simply shady.

(I wonder how you identified the location of the hunter whose very existence is diminishing...)

Actually, isn't the shadow just thin after all? And Waltz deepened his suspicions.

"Ooh. I'm sorry."

Surprised by the sudden appearance of the tempo, the hunter restarts demolition of the demon.

However, even though she was strengthening her body, she gradually began to see tiredness as well.

In other words, the signs are getting thicker.

((after all, 10,000 was a lot...))

Both waltz and hunters reflect on what they say.

"Take turns with Catalina when you get to 1000!

"... will do."

Therefore, without Waltz intervening, it was decided to replace the players.

"Catalina..."

Teresa looked a little nasty.

"... wow..."

Julia was also shaking because she remembered how to fight Catalina until she came to this town.

(970, 980, 990...)

"There's a thousand of them!

"... I can't do it anymore, take turns!

Pull up the hunter who slaughtered 1000 demons with gravity control.

By this time, the replacement dagger blade had also already worn out.

(Maybe you should think about durability for a little while)

Waltz put Catalina down on the battlefield instead of the hunter, thinking about the material of Dagger's new replacement blade.

By the way, unlike hunters, Catalina wears a bangle.

The only female doctor at the party (?) because no one can cure it, even if something happens to

"Huh! I'm going!

And the battle of Catalina began.