Darenidemo Dekiru Kage Kara Tasukeru Maō Tōbatsu

A strong wind with mixed rain was pounding the windows hard.

The comfort chair made of sturdy oak trees has been in use since Karina Capp was a long time ago and the city was only just made.

Old, odd stains creeping all over me depositing myself in it, Karina smoking the pipe, sighing.

The body I have deposited on my back is old and enlarged by years of fatigue, but there is also the sharpness of its eye, and no one will have a weak impression. Karina knew that there were rumors of witches and such in the alley.

The Golem Valley is a land that has been pioneered in recent decades. Originally known as the land where powerful magic puppets (golems) spread.

Located at the edge of the kingdom, besides the presence of powerful demons that can't be beaten just because the environment is rugged and somewhat strong in arms. Until the first city (First Town) was ready, it was only a place to visit about a drunken mercenary who liked to train.

At that time, when the Kingdom of Lukes decided to pioneer that new land, it was Karina the person sent by Church headquarters. Karina was only a teenager at the time, but has been at the church in the Golem Valley ever since.

This land is for raising the level. When the mercenary finishes raising the visiting level, he leaves. People are sent from the kingdom to govern, but it is also frequently replaced. No one likes to live in remote areas where there is little entertainment.

However, even if a person is replaced, the information is taken over.

The beauty once described as luscious no longer leaves any shards, but the wrinkles engraved in its appearance are the experience itself that has layered.

A squeaky voice echoes into a dim room. In its ear, the magic guide for communicating to the headquarters of the association was lowered.

"He's still a struggling boy. So clever, but don't be afraid to fail to move forward… don't stop."

Ares's appearance here recently on assignment was no different than when he used to come to level. No personality, no way, no room. It looked like it had some sort of separation, and it was growing physically but that's all.

To Karina's words, ahead of the communications magic - Craio answers.

'Oh, I know. But this time the demon king is very different from the demon king in the literature. We're still working on this, but we need Ares' help.

"Hmmm... right"

To the words of the Cardinal, Karina turned that gaze to the bookcase in her thoughts.

A demon king is one who brings together demons. That appearance has happened many times in history.

The power of the Demon King is large and small, and the time it took to crusade is open from months to decades, but it is generally studied and exhausted within the hands of the other.

Karina's private room, the vast majority of the books lined up in that bookcase, are about the Demon King.

I had looked through them as a member of the church, and exchanged views several times, but certainly the demon king who showed up this time - the movement of the demon king army led by Kranos - was clearly different from that which remains in the literature.

Demons are basically things with far more powerful abilities than people and therefore higher pride.

Some Demon Kings had boarded and fought in the territory of the Single Nation. No matter how tough you have physical abilities and enough magic to cause a natural mutation, you can't do it without being so confident that you can jump into a person's realm by yourself. In fact, the demon king destroyed several countries, but the brave man challenged him to a war of attrition and exhausted him in a long battle.

There are many other ways of invading, such as putting all the demons together and putting themselves at the helm to wage war, but what was common to all of them was the attitude of 'offense'.

Demons don't go into defense. It is brutal, cunning and lays down on everything to look down at the inferior, but therefore the Demon Nation is unconscious of defending itself. They invade head-on, no matter the trap or the ploy. At least for the Demons, the people were enemies to their teeth, while at the same time they were just prey to being hunted.

Hero Summoning (Thermoning Hero). That attitude has not changed since the emergence of the natural enemies of the Demonic Nation, the trumpeted Saint Brave of mankind (Holly Brave).

That's why the time it took for the Demons to discover the presence of brave men - 'a month' - was of great significance.

However, nearly three months have already passed in this case, but no aggressive raids have yet occurred from the Demon King to the brave.

Craio continues. The tone is calm.

"It looks like vampires like Zarpan Drago Fani were netting in the Vale Great Forest... this is also unusual. Even after three months, there is no next raid, there is no precedent. In the first place, the tactics of waiting have never been seen by demons before."

"Hmm... human beings are growing up, and there's nothing strange about the devil's movement."

Tactics change. Level up know-how accumulates and new magic and technologies are developed.

In fact, the Golem Valley has also developed significantly in recent decades. The average level of the entire kingdom has also risen somewhat.

Craio returns some feverish word to Karina's words.

'Exactly, Madam. It's inconvenient for us, though. But if it is done on the orders of Demon King Klanos, then this time the Demon King will have the highest' charisma '. The idea of demonic superiority that has been ingrained for many years - just one reason, such as the protection of the level... that idea is undoubtedly the biggest reason why people are still flourishing'

Difference in local power from birth. If we take the average of the abilities of the people and the demons, the latter becomes overwhelmingly higher.

If the demons had only the same spirit, knowledge, thought and history as the people, the people would have been slaves of the demons. That was a punitive theory from a member of the church who was often whispered among scholars.

"Madame Karina, I can't imagine the tranquility of the storm."

Ares overlapped in the story, and Karina leaked a laugh.

"... come on, if my men are my men... that's the one. You look a lot alike."

'... we need the strongest Saint Brave (Holly Brave). Madam, at least we have to make an effort. I'm still the head of the Church. "

Craio continues in a flamboyant manner.

So Karina put the pipe on her desk and got used to her fingers.

Until then Ultz's eyes slowly opened as he sat still with his eyes closed next to Karina.

Down in that ear are earrings that seem to have turned down the magic guide of communication around. It was originally a tool for multi-to-one communication.

It's Fujido and the others behind Ultz's brain.

Various trainings were conducted. The way you carry yourself, the way you empower yourself, the way you fight your opponents stronger than you are against each other.

Fighting the strong is the instinct of the Giants. Though immature, the battle against those with heroic qualities rolled the blood flowing on Ultz.

Fujido and the others have not trained the last few days because they have already moved on to the city ahead - it was Fujido who trained them, but all their responses remain in Ultz's hands.

The open brown eyes had a color somewhere resembling local grief.

Thick lips slowly open and start reporting on the Fujido and the others in a quiet voice.

"My lord, the hallowed valor..."

If the Demon King has also been studied, then there is also accumulation of know-how to make the most powerful Saint Brave.

Once he nodded at the two people sharing the information, Karina looked out the window.

The rain, which began to wield ferocity at noon, still shows no sign of stopping.

§ § §

The weather in the Golem Valley is changeable. I had heard the story beforehand, but I didn't think it would suddenly rain heavily.

Even the Golem Valley winds are strong. In a strong wind with a mixture of rain grains, Fujido held the hood of his raingear replacement coat hard and regretted choosing the path to go outside.

Wipe the rain grain with the look of Aria looking serious and gaze.

"It's yummy...... too bad vision"

Not just rain. The fog that stood in the vicinity was so thick that it could not be seen a few meters away that it could not be moved on or back.

It's not just that you can't see the enemy. If you lose your sense of direction and step off your feet, you will fall upside down to the river.

Thinking of the sight, Fujido shook his shoulder with a crease. Avoid forehead sticking on forehead with your index finger.

Rimis, who was following me from behind in fear, dives into my voice and asks.

"What do we do? Moving on?

"Even if I went back, I'm sure the cave... shouldn't have been here for a while"

Match the current location with the map in your head. Whether we go back or move on, there is no place where we can avoid rain for a while.

If you move up an almost vertical cliff and up the road, you may have a cave, but I'm not sure I'll do that in this condition.

I have taken the road outside for the reason that it is the shortest road to the Fifth City (Fifth Town), but it was only a matter of time from cloudless sunny weather to heavy rain to equip myself with a waterproof jacket.

Bite your lower lip and Fujido stares forward completely invisible with dark eyes.

Aria sighed and expressed her opinion.

"It's dangerous to move in this weather."

"But even if I stay here, it makes sense..."

"The problem is demons."

It's time to stop by the wall so that it doesn't fall, get together and have a conversation.

Garnett on the shoulder of Rimis is wet and shiny in the water, watching how Rimis is.

Gresha's hair sucked moisture and she was moving. Remis continues as he drops his gaze on it.

"Is the Golem adapting to this environment? You must have a way to move without vision."

"Not good if you get hit by accident, huh? I can't even read the signs with this rain..."

Close your eyes and explore the situation for a while, but the sound and feel of the windstorm disrupt the concentration and you have no idea what's going on around you.

With the sword hanging down, Aria alerts her surroundings. Fujido learns from it too, stares forward.

So I sighed so that the two of us wouldn't notice Rimis.

Basically, mercenaries don't act in rainy weather. Weaving a waterproof jacket doesn't absolve you from draining your health, and it's too risky to explore it with poor vision.

At the same time, however, there are ways to deal with sudden rain.

One of them was Spiritual Magic (Elemental Spelling). Spiritual magic of water attributes can manipulate water. You can shut out the rain completely, or you can extract moisture from the air and remove fog.

Garnett is a powerful spirit, but there are limits to what he can handle.

I swung the flame extensively, wondering if I would evaporate the water even for a moment, but I gave up immediately.

If we do that, we will steam ourselves, only fire can be manipulated by the Fire Spirit.

One of the strengths of the Spirit Demon Instructor (Elementar) is its ability to apply. Things I should have solved. The fact that nothing could be done in such a state was badly hindered.

Look down, stare at the ground and desperately think about the current way of opening up.

Fujido and Aria are also on guard, diving their voices and discussing.

"If we tie the line, won't the demons come too?

"It does not cross the line of enchanted creatures. We need an advanced bond... I thought it might be difficult for Lord Nao."

The strength of the Spirit Demon Instructor is proportional to the contracted Spirit. Fujido's spiritual contract had been put behind him because there were no busy spirits. Even the lower spirits would have been able to cope with the rain if I had just let them sign a contract.

But it's too late to regret it.

"Rain, when will it stop"

"You're not going to stop for a while..."

As Aria said, the wind storm shows no signs of weakening.

Contrary to the weak expression Fujido, Limis and Aria, only Gresha has a brighter look than usual.

Wave's long, hung hair moves like a tentacle, pounding peppers and puddles.

"Gresha...... you look happy. I mean, hair... not stretched?

"... n"

Gresha walks fluffy and leaves a little forward through the next door to Fujido. The hammer pattern on his back came in front of him, and Fujido rushed to avoid it.

Aria laughs bitterly at that behavior, which is more agile than usual.

"Originally Ice Tree Xiaolong (Gracial Plant)... Plant (Plant)... Maybe he likes water"

"My hair, it's creepy, but I don't know if it's moisturizing like a root, this..."

Eyes round and Fujido shrugs. I don't know the principle, but watching Gresha's long hair moving regardless of the wind direction seemed possible too.

Rimis touches a room of that hair. The bright hair is tingling and it's going to freeze when I touch it all the time.

Deep green eyes stare across the fog. Rimis frowned at the definite gaze without bewilderment.

"... Gresha, are you kidding me... you see beyond the fog?

".................. n"

Gresha nods small. Gresha waved her arms wide as Fujido opened his eyes to the look.

That little hand strikes a shadow that flew from across the fog. A fierce crushing noise echoed in the rain.

Aria glanced down at the object slammed at Gresha's feet.

How many times have we already fought since we came to the Golem Valley, the familiar ball-shaped golem had been half-baked and plunged into the ground. It looks like the nucleus has been destroyed, and there is no sign of that airframe wet in the rain moving.

"Huh... the demon was approaching..."

"Awesome..."

Words of admiration pop out of Fujido's mouth.

The thickness of Ball Golem's armor is well known, even though it is no longer a struggle. It's just a blow, and I can't take it down with my bare hands. At least there's nothing I can do at this party.

"That's amazing! Or Gresha... bare hands... you don't use hammers..."

Looking at the hammer of war carried on his back, the remiss gives him a subtle look. I was also surprised when I started fighting by swinging the hammers, but it was also a shock to knock them out without using them.

Arms together, Aria opened her eyes and looked down at Gresha.

The girl who somehow just followed me now seemed hopeful. Even if you stay, you're poor. In the first place, I didn't realize who was alone, except for the current Ball Golem raid, Gresha. There are few options you can take.

Lord Nao.

"... oh"

To Aria's words, Fujido nodded, as he had guessed.

As he lowered his hips, he gazed at Gresha's tall height.

"Gresha, I can't see the front. I'm sorry, can I ask you to back off when the demon comes out?

".............................. n"

Gresha nodded small and began walking without hesitation in the fog, almost invisible.

§ § §

The rain stopped and the sky was stained red like blood.

I feel chills scratching at that beautiful sight. Underneath his eyes, Fujido and the others nearly crept through the huge Iron Gate, even as he became Hetoheto.

"Fifth City (Fifth Town)". It is the deepest city in the Golem Valley, and the Golem Valley still continues, but there is no city from here onwards, and not many mercenaries go any further.

Amelia has spoken with a glaring look on her face.

"You managed to get there... but I didn't know you could make it this far in less than a month..."

Gresha's power overcame the sudden inclement weather, which could also be called the baptism of the Golem Valley, and reached the deepest city kicking the appearing golems.

Besides, less than a month ago, it's only been nineteen days since he entered the Golem Valley, to be exact.

That is certainly a feat. Too great.

How much time did you spend getting to Fifth Town when I used to level here?

My level should have been a lot higher then what Fujido is now. I should have made a level increase in quite a hurry, but it was much higher.

Hold your forehead with your hands, keep calm, and think.

That's right... level.

"What's their level?

"Uh... Fujido is 39, Rimis is 29, Aria is 29 as well, and Gresha is unknown"

Stay tells me what to say.

It is good that Fujido has a fast level up speed. The level of remiss lined up with Aria is also due to the difference in offensive power, which is why Aria didn't quite make the golem toddle. Okay. The fact that we will all be over level 30 soon is good news, and I don't care about Gresha's level.

But at that moment, I regretted my shallow thoughts.

Anomalies. No anomalies. It didn't seem like it.

I didn't, I just didn't realize.

Fujido is moving well. It's going too well.

I thought it was because I was motivated by talent and equipment and the push for stays, but no.

"Amelia, how many advanced golems were among the golems Fujido encountered?

"Huh...?

To my question, Amelia was taken aback for a moment, but she answered immediately.

"As far as I could see... I was wondering if I had encountered..."

Yes. I haven't encountered it. It's just the same.

Grab a fist and stare at the Fifth Town gate.

Huge gates made of special alloys are meant to prevent attacks on some golems that can attack artifacts. It demonstrates that threat at the same time as reliability.

There's no way it's going to creep. There's no way that gate is going to creep at that low level, like 39 or 29.

Luck teases you about your encounter with the Golem, but if you've come this far by defeating all the demons you encounter, that level should be close to 50.

I finally grabbed it. The growing number of demons does not mean that powerful demons are emerging.

But the other way around. The anomaly did exist.

- It's decreasing.

"... chip. The Golem Valley I know... it couldn't be easier."

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