"Hmmm...... what can I say? Before I paint, I first determine the hierarchy in which things are drawn, and then I put them together at the end of the picture… It's hard to explain the concept of layers."

"I see... it's thanks to that technique that the depths of the depictions are drawn more beautifully than previous works... the world where Kai was is also quite advanced in terms of art..."

"Um, I don't know, but it's okay that El is awesome, right?

"Yeah, I'm awesome. Oh, you're so cute.

Commercial compartment in Gardeus. There is an area in the corner where many young women gather.

It was our two daughters and the next princess, Elle, who was a former companion and is now trying to make a move precisely for the Secondary Continent, who seems to have fun talking in a fashionable café that women are likely to receive to see.

They've been lurking in the city well for two days now, and that's why they're getting ready to leave the country early from Gardeus and finally making tea at the cafe like this.

The reaction to Elle was still very big, the thrill of the momentum that Reis would have worshipped down already, and just Elle was a little pulled, but now it seems to fit in too.

"Really, I miss you so much, when I talk to you face to face like this. I don't have a lot of time this time, but I'd love to talk to you soon."

"Neither do I. Elle, I know it's going to be tough, but tell us everything we can. We're strong."

"Heh, I wouldn't want to face problems in that respect if I could, though, would I? Mr. Kai, I'm sorry I suddenly said I couldn't? You were a little narrow-shouldered, weren't you?

"Ha... well, somewhat. But if the three of us had a good time, we'd never have crossed it."

"Here... there are so many women..."

I'm the only guy in the store, so seriously, there was a lot of focus in my eyes. Yes.

Just to distract you, the three of you were in a seat a little further away, and it's already noticeable.

"What will Kai and the others do now? I'm going back to the country, but some more to Gardeus?

"No, thanks to Elle, there's less to worry about, and it's time to head to the Fastrian continent."

When I tell her about it while accounting for the cafe, Pocan and Elle have the same look that I said I was being mean.

"Fastoria... is that like the moo continent we call it on Earth? You just can't, can you?

"... what? What the hell is that..."

"What kind of moo continent is that? That's kind of a pretty name."

"Moo Continent...... what does that mean?

I know what that means. The Fastrian continent... unlike the Moo continent on Earth, it's real, right? There's talk of the relics drifting there, and the coat I usually use is a hassle of things flowing from Fastoria.

"Hmmm... it's hard to explain... but it's a continent no one can reach. Perhaps the king of this country will cooperate in Kai's journey... so maybe you can just do it"

"Hmm...... ok. I'll talk to the king."

It was on that leg that she secretly missed leaving Gardeus, as prompted by that disturbing word, to return to the castle.

See you later, El. I'm sure I'll see you soon.

"Oh well... you're finally going to travel"

"Yeah, and our relationship with the Mayrant Empire shouldn't go in the wrong direction if we keep it up."

"Right. In the first place, there's no reason to retain a guest. So, where are we headed after this? Lord Caivon. Sardis continent again, or directly to the semi-final continent?

"Actually, I need to talk to you about that."

Same content I told Elle. In other words, tell them that you are aiming for the Fastrian continent.

Then again, the king also changed that look to something somewhere complicated.

"... Lord Caivon might be able to go for it. but it's hard to get a boat ready to go."

"El... Meliá told me something similar. Well, can you tell us more about it?"

"It'll be good, okay. Firstly, it is said that the Fastorian continent does exist. In fact, sometimes the drift passes to the merchant. But there is no route to the mainland. Down south of the sea from the continent to a certain distance, the power of the ship loses its function. First, here's one."

"Um... does that mean that the magic guide, which is the power, stops?

"Uhm. If you ask, I hear Lord Lue and Lord Reyes are hypersensitive to magic, magic vegetables. Perhaps you can see why… but I've been wanting to do more research with us for years - it's hard to get close to the coast south of the continent in the first place."

"Why not? If you're living in some kind of demon, I'll kill you, okay?

"Demons... are not. One day, there will be a guardian on the south coast. At first I thought it was Mailrant's army, but apparently Mailrant's side doesn't even get in. Probably a stray people from somewhere..."

"Can't we even try a conversation?"

"I can't. It was just to be warned to leave. I hear there was some use of force by those who ran ahead, but it was instantly annihilated, and lives were not taken, but they were completely defeated."

Hands-on enough to give back the Knights......?

"There is also a dungeon in the place. Naturally, Nao was on his way, but he gave up. This would mean that both McKenzie, Deputy Stiglia and even the party, including Nao, were forced to withdraw. That place has become an untouchable place for Maillant and us. Naturally, it can't be investigated."

"That's... that's a little inspiring. What could a man with so much power do there..."

Even you Nao now choose to retreat... comparable to Yoroki, who lives there.

"Hey, then why don't we just go all the way around the ocean from the north harbor? So, from the waters in question, put your sails up."

"Sure. Your Majesty, it seems that this means has already been tested."

"Mm-hmm. That result led to the first reason, the result that the power stopped working. Moreover, the current around it is complicated and a little too dangerous to move as a sailboat."

"Mmm... you're in trouble, that's"

"But you can't give up. For once, I'm going to head for that coast. And from the people who live on that coast... I'll try to get to know them."

"Uhm... the presence of the coast is by no means harmful to us if we do not approach it. I hear you also do things to protect the traffickers from demons. If I could... I just want to avoid taking my life."

"Of course it is. So... we're going to leave tomorrow."

"Well... I would have loved to have dropped it off, but I can't do that now either. I'm sorry, but I'd like to at least arrange a demonic car to the coast and follow my entourage. If you need anything, you can communicate with us as soon as possible."

"Okay. Thank you for your consultation."

So I went back to Mr. Stilia's mansion, where I was staying, and I told Nao, and Sir Shezzard, Stilia's father, that I was leaving.

"Let me come with you to the coast. Guidance and nearby forest geography are in your head. And... I think we can talk about the battle."

"I didn't expect to challenge the people of the South China Sea... my daughter also challenged Lord Nao..."

"The people of the South China Sea, are you? Where did it originally come from..."

"Before the war intensified, at least... before Stiglia was born, it was"

"I've heard of it, too. The deceased Stiglia's mother also said she had engaged the people of the South China Sea..."

"For such a long time... then I wonder if it will happen that they are fighting for generations."

They say that all those who are called the people of the South China Sea are 'women' dressed in one-of-a-kind armor.

But it was as if we were united by one will, and we couldn't let anything happen.

"To put it plainly to Mr. Caivon... it was like some special forces. It's as if the methods of warfare and fighting are hundreds of years ahead of this world..."

"Is that... even a gun?

"I don't know... one way or another, it's like a bow used by Mr. Reyes, like a magic arrow"

"Similar to my demon bow? That's... interesting."

"Hmmm... it doesn't look like they're bad people, and the king is pushing me, so there's no reason for me to freeze a belt all at once...... right?

Mr. Leue, please don't say such a sarcastic and horrible thing. Nao, you and Sir Shezzard are surprised, aren't you?

And that was then. Mr Stiglia was told to return home.

He's still busy restructuring the Knights to fill the hole in the captive Knights Commander and his immediate men.

"It's been a while since I've been officially informed, but this time I've been awarded the Knights Commander."

"Is that true!? Isn't that amazing, Stilia!

"It rolls up, it's like, so it's not like I've accumulated achievements, achievements that match it, but I'd still like to come prepared to give myself up"

"Well... have you become a captain, just like my mother? But don't tell me you're giving yourself up. You rely on the people around you to walk with you."

"Father...... right. I wasn't sure what to say. I'm sorry."

Right... Guys, you're changing a little bit.

"By the way, the king told me earlier that you're leaving tomorrow. It's a little steep, but I'd like to put on someone I can trust from my people. The place is the place, I would like to be accompanied by a demon for the message so that I can contact you as soon as I can."

"The demon of the message… is it like a pigeon?"

I don't know, like... do you even let a pigeon-sized demon have a letter?

"Can't Stiglia come? I'm going to follow you to the coast."

"Ugh... unfortunately, I just can't leave right now... My men who let me accompany them will build someone I can trust, both in strength and character, so please"

"Oh well, I'm certainly going to be chief of the Knights, aren't I busy? Stilia, be very careful. Not all the insiders have been captured."

"Yes, Master Nao, please be careful. The strength of the people of the South China Sea is stained on me too. I don't think I'm going to lose more than Lord Caivon and the others... but still."

In a way Gardeus's last night gets even better as he bites off the words of Mr. Stiglia, who seems to be subtly pulling his hair back.

The people of the South China Sea...? What is it like to fulfill it?

When everyone becomes a woman... could it be some kind of organization?

Sometimes I say we're finally leaving for the last continent, and I feel a little excited and sleepy, but when I realize it, this one's far from conscious.

"Good morning! My name is Satella Nielson and I have been escorted by Deputy Commander Stiglia!

The next morning. Waiting for this one early in the morning in front of the mansion was a knight of a woman with a dazzling smile as if she was showing all the energy of the day at this moment now.

"Good morning, Mr. Satella. How's your wrist?

"Dear Nao! Yes, it's totally better since then. I want to refine it in the future!

"That's good. Mr. Caivon, this is Mr. Satella, who was in the open battle for selection when replenishing my people."

"I see. Nice to meet you, Mr. Satella. My name is Kaivon. Thank you on the road."

"Yes!"

"Good morning, Satella. My name is Lue. Nice to meet you today."

"Yes! Master Lue has seen you before at the castle training ground! It is an honor to travel with the Holy Knight!

Whoa, brilliant salute. I see you've been watching a mock fight with Mr. Stiglia or Nao.

"Good morning. My name is Ray."

"Lady Ant-Majesti, you're Lady Lace Rest! We hear your high name! I have a figure painting too, but I can't help but be grateful to see that even the same woman almost spills! Thank you for your patience on the road!

"Ugh... I see... is that what happened? Feel free to call me Rais,"

And I know Rayce for sure, too.

... Is that it? Something only made me feel mild.

I don't have a choice. You don't have any noticeable merit.

Either way, he followed Mr. Stiglia's mansion, which he had taken care of for a long time, with such an energetic Mr. Satella.

"Hmm... this magic car seems pretty speed oriented."

Thirty minutes after you leave the city. Thanks to a speed somewhat faster than the magic car we borrowed before, I can't see Gardeus at all.

If we go at this pace, we'll be near the border by noon.

Well, it takes more time from there to the coast.

"I'm sure the king also cared that it was somehow in the shape of holding Mr. Caivon back. This magic car is probably the fastest in Gardeus. I think it's over 90 kilometers an hour."

"That's amazing... I don't have much vibration and I want these passenger cars..."

"Right. I also liked cars and motorcycles, so I know how you feel."

A little surprised. No, isn't it strange to be interested, given your age?

"Well, while you're at it, I'd like to ask you about the people of the South China Sea... can you tell me exactly what they are?

"Yes. First of all, they're not the kind of savages that suddenly strikes. Is it intimidating shooting, the moment they attacked the ground and stopped my leg, I heard a voice coming from somewhere?"

"Intimidating shooting...... sounds more and more like an army"

"Yeah. So I said, 'I don't know what kind of errands you have, but I forbid you to go through these woods. Leave now,' he said. But just because I have to go to the dungeon..."

Apparently, it's hard to get out on the coast side for whatever reason.

It seemed like a war in the woods, but before this one did anything, they were completely besieged and forced to make a choice whether to stay out or not.

Exactly, he chose to avoid hostility with the invisible person, who has also been cornered by unilateral situations.

"When I told him I was surrendering, a woman came out of the woods. So suddenly I don't know when he showed up."

"Lurking, you're an expert in guerrilla warfare..."

"Yes. My whole body, it was covered with thin armor, and I wore a helm, but I could tell from the line of my body that it was a woman. He was safely escorted outside."

"Didn't you guys come in here normally?

"That's a lot of traps on the road. Fortunately, I broke through, so I managed to make it through, but it took me a while."

"Do you have traps too..."

"Yes. Honestly, if we fought as hard as we could, we might have lost. That's how well they were led."

Hmm. Could it really be a guerrilla unit?

So, what country is it from? For once, the story is that there are two major powers on this continent: Gardeus and Mayrrant, but there are several other smaller countries. Is that some kind of gesture?

Whatever it was, the march proceeded and safely went to the border.

That? Speaking of which, wasn't this the place I roughed up in the name of the use of the seven stars?

"Hmm! The border is a complete cliff! Gentlemen, I'm going to reroute you a little!

To Mr. Satella's words from the outside, we look here together.

Oh, don't look at me like that! I'm not bad! No. Is it my fault at 10: 0?

"It's like an earthquake broke the earth... rumor has it that it's caused by an attack by a winged species named after the use of the Seven Stars... but I'm sure there won't be any more attacks on them than the Seven Stars have been liberated"

"Yeah, yeah. I'm sure you are."

By the way, other than the people involved, Nao, you have freed the seven stars safely.

It's not like it was the object of faith, and it's a unanimous opinion that it's better to remain silent than to badly confuse it.

As it were, we were headed for the coast along the vast land fracture I had created.

Day three from departure. By the time I lost sight of the fracture of the ground, there was nothing more than a plain in the southern part of the continent, hanging on to the border, but finally I could see the forest at the end of the path.

You will break up with Mr. Satella in front of this later forest and go for the coast on foot.

I don't know if it's two kilometers away, but I can't help thinking about the depressed forests, and the traps that have been set up and the raids that are definitely coming.

And when we got to the front of the woods, Satella entrusted us with a demon similar to...

"If anything happens to you, let this kid go in the woods. Because I'm educating you to come to me! Then, if necessary, we will release more bird demons towards Gardeus."

"Heh! That's kind of cute! Where have you been?

"Actually, I've been letting you sit in your seat for a long time. I like to see the view. Birds have been chasing the sky since day one."

"I see, I didn't realize that. So... I'm holding this girl."

"Oh, I want to hug you too! I'll take turns later."

"Hehe, I get it"

Lue and Reis delighted with their adorable horned ravens. But... it's true that in the city of Alvis... it's like I've hunted for food in the Human Reserve... let's not tell you.

"Well, if there's a trap, I guess it's my turn."

"It's been a while since you've seen that magic of Mr. Caivon"

"It's not technically magic, though."

Well, for the first time in a long time, Nao, you know [Sonar] abilities to show off in front of you.

Due to the nature of the abilities, it doesn't work very well outdoors, but it resonates well in places where buildings are dense and where there are as many trees as there are today.

I stick my sword up on the ground and its impact shows me a detailed map on this menu screen.

"This is... you have a good regularity in the placement of traps... plus that regularity itself is a trap. This is supposed to be a payback for not being able to do anything about it."

"Um, Mr. Kai. Don't you even know where they are with that force?

"Strangely enough, there are animal and demonic reactions. Flying or running around. But there's no human reaction anywhere."

"Then maybe it's more of a chance. Probably sensing entry with some sort of technique, a trap. If it doesn't scratch anything..."

"I see. Then folks, stick with me."

Apparently, there are no traps around the beginning of the forest.

But there was a pinpoint trap in the place where it was easy to get by quickly, a little bit of it, and where such people were likely to choose.

Sounds like a thing with ultra-fine wire, but avoidance is easy as long as you know where.

"Here...... Jump here. Everybody move in my tracks, too."

"Okay. Yes... and"

Bulburu. No, I'm not saying what.

"Holy shit! Sta!

"Ha, out of ten"

"Then so am I... Oops"

That's how he dodges the trap safely and goes backwards through the forest.

Eventually, when I looked back, it was when I entered so far inside that I couldn't see outside the woods.

Voices that can't pinpoint the source of the outbreak echo from the neighborhood, as if they were speakers around.

"Again, you. Seems like he's got another buddy this time, but it's no use. Leave now. '

"Eh! I didn't think there was any sign of being sensed."

'... have you come to see through the trap, not by chance? It's a little dangerous, you.'

Feminine voice. The moment I immediately retrieve my sword again and try to stick it to the ground, the arrow of light flying in at high speed hits the sword.

My arm can jump up on the impact, but apparently I'm spared weapon destruction.

That's right, because this is still the sword of the highest rarity.

"Suddenly the attack is not calm."

"You took out the weapon first, not to mention cowardice."

"... Kai, I saw your surroundings with demonic eyes, but I'm not responding"

"Also signs, no abnormalities in the magic flow. This... might be hiding it with some force"

'Next, aim directly, not at weapons. I won't say anything wrong, leave the woods immediately'

"Hate, you don't have to. We want to get out to the ocean. If you have any information about the ocean..."

that moment. A fierce shock strikes the abdomen and retreats greatly.

If I looked up, there was a warrior in red and black armor where I'd been standing.

Armor...? It's a very near-future form.

"Parents, this guy eliminates here. I said I'd check the ocean, now."

'... I can't help it. It's a little rough, but let me force you to eliminate it. Don't feel bad.'

At the same time as that proclamation, arrows of light fly from all sides.

but soon Lue's junction unfolds and blocks it. But the flash of the moment I prevented illuminated the perimeter, and when I realized it, now countless warriors with spears appeared, and as if they had shown each other, these hands and feet, and were offered to wait for me to avoid them.

"Eh! Reis, up there!

"Ah...... CAR!

Flying light. Spears, and is it some kind of explosive, smokescreen ahead of this counterattack, and arrows of light flying in again.

"It's already happened! Freeze them all."

"Best, third, ignite. Evacuation '

"Lue, you have to prevent it!

"Wah! What is this!

At some point the cylinder that was placed at my feet bursts and smells strange the moment Rhue tried to activate the magic beyond the limits of his patience.

"Ugh, headache! I can't concentrate!

"Interfering with magic...... Lue, it's medicine!

"Thanks!"

Throw in a state anomaly recovery pill that you have little chance of using, and receive an approaching spear - all with your body, swinging it wide as it is.

Throw away a few warriors and manage to rebuild the system.

"Dude... how well you work together, these guys"

"Hmmm... I don't know how to disturb concentration with instant poison..."

"Neither can I have a bow from earlier"

I'm sorry, I couldn't do anything.

Warriors who hid themselves at some point. I'm totally prefetching this move and attacking you as if you were a chess stuffer.

"Get the hell out of the woods. There will be no more dead men. '

"I'm sorry... that's not why. but it's the same here that I don't want to let dead people out. So... sorry, but don't complain if one of your hands and feet disappears."

Incorporate the Weak Selection abilities into your Immediate Weapon.

Something that has the effect of adding to this feeling, the way your palms and hands are applied, and freely reducing the damage done to them.

But when I reassembled the weapon's abilities, I realized something.

"... what, I'm uncomfortable with my status-"

There's no way you're gonna miss that momentary gap, and countless arrows of light again, now focus on me.

So I can't pretend either.

"Come on - do it!

In the flash. Wave your sword with all your might.

Don't kill people. But get rid of everything. That thought made sense, and when it flashed, there was...

"... have you finally revealed yourselves"

"Huh! Stupid! The forest disappeared...... so!?

The voice was the one that had been echoing in the woods since earlier.

Looks like someone who wouldn't even be under twenty. On black armor, wearing something with some geometric green line, glancing at the white hair, standing in confusion with the girl.

And to the red-and-black armored warrior who just slapped a sharp body blow...

"I can't believe I've been lurking so much..."

"Hi-fumi... there were nineteen of them. We can't all work together."

A total of nineteen, all one-of-a-kind, somewhere near futuristic, women stood among the knocked down trees and stared at us.

"... I'm retreating. If you've lost all your interest, you should pull back."

"Parents, what do we do with this guy? It's dangerous to intercept on the beach."

Calmly, the girl known as the 'parent' who makes that decision.

"Are you even talking to me? Sorry, but I'm not going to let you get away with it. Before you leave, now slash your body as well. I'm so calm. I'm sure we've already figured out that I'm not the one who can handle it."

"Huh! What if there's still a way out?

"... Parent!

At the next moment, two of the remaining seventeen, who were watching at the back for the most part, rushed out here.

On that arm, while showing it earlier and holding the explosive.

"Lue!"

"It's okay, I've already frozen it"

But Lue, who sensed it before me, froze the explosive and also froze the legs of the girls he was holding.

Were you going to have a suicide bomber attack!?

"You, what are you thinking!

"Huh! You're the one who made me do it"

"... really hostile, do we have to engage?

"... you can't let them raze the ocean"

"... negotiations. Neither are we going to ruin people's space without darkness. But that's what happens as it is. Respond to the negotiations. I have the right to make decisions here and now."

A faceless yet neat face, similar to the Nobu surface, stares at this one.

Red, crimson eyes. When white hair has crimson eyes, its faceless expression is reminiscent of the inner length somewhere.

"... Kai-kun. These kids - they have a magic reaction on their hips, only on that weapon."

"... Huh?

"It sure is...... this is like -"

At that moment, I uttered these words in an aggressive manner.

"Everyone, can you give me your model number and the name of your master"

And at that moment, they stopped moving.