A few days after leaving the witch's house.

While on the move, I was attacked by many monsters.

The vicinity of the exit point is also deep in the demonic band.

That's why some monsters were a little nasty.

One of them has encountered a human species.

But I crushed everything.

What I found is the difference with the monsters in the Northern Magic Zone.

Compared to the south and west, it can be seen that only the north was extraordinary.

The depths of the Northern Magic Zone were skipped with Magic Tank's ability to block sensing.

The monsters that crossed the northern depths were as strong as the southern and western depths.

In short, only the depths of the Northern Magic Zone stand out as a danger zone.

I was terrified if I had passed through the depths of the Northern Magic Zone properly.

― ― Today, this is the place.

I slowed down the sweaty sleigh.

Look over your head.

It was getting dark.

In a little while, the evening book will be ready.

"Good work today, Lord Slay."

Serrus got off the horse and I continued.

"I knew it would be fast with you, Slay."

When I stroked her, Sly gladly rubbed her head.

Blurr ♪

The official name of the Golden Ruins Zone is the ”Great Ruins Zone”.

It is dotted with architecture thought to be remnants of the old civilization.

Some buildings hold prototypes.

We entered one of those buildings.

When I'm finished eating and ready for bed, I'll open "Forbidden Arts".

In the building, but with minimal lighting.

Seras talked to me because I had a difficult face without moving on to the page.

"What's going on?

"It's about the last toughening agent in the pigeon circle, a little."

"Piggy Maru's last toughening agent?"

"Oh, it might be tough to make this one."

"... sure."

During the journey, Seras also loaded a lot of "Forbidden Arts Daiman".

You probably remember the content of the page in question.

The last remaining problem with the slime enhancement experiment.

It's one simple thing.

Difficult to obtain materials.

A note at the margin of the page lists where the material can be obtained.

but all references to the location were underlined.

At the bottom you can see that

”Not available now. The experiment was successful. However, it seems difficult to reproduce it from now on.”

The name of the monster with the material is ”Purple Beetle".

The appearance and material parts were carefully woken up in the painting.

This material wasn't in Erica's collection either.

I asked Erica where else I could get it.

"Unfortunately, I don't know. I want Erica if it's a purple beetle. But if you can get it,"

That's the answer I came back with.

so-called

He's a rare monster.

And that's why,

"If this band of demons with golden eyes were all boiled up... my eyes had been shining since I first stepped on my feet."

"I was caring, but I didn't see it."

"When this happens, there are lines that are already extinct....."

The last reinforcement of the piggy circle.

For the time being, you might want to think of this as something that doesn't exist.

Time to go.

"Yes"

There are no more maps of Eve to find out where he is.

But instead, the map that Erica gave me was useful.

The map depicts characteristic structures and terrain.

If we take them as a landmark, we won't be lost.

After the break, we moved further west into the Zone of Demons.

"Half the way to your destination."

Compare the map with the building sitting right in front of you.

This area is just midway between the starting point and the destination.

It was a long way from Erica's house in the heart of Magic County.

You don't have to think of this as deep anymore.

By the way - the location of the last country is not on the map.

I only remember where Erica showed her fingers before she left.

Something went wrong, fearing that the map would fall into the hands of others.

"Shall I use that building today?

That's what I'm saying. I'm going to look at Serrath's finger.

I saw an example door that was opened and closed by magic elements.

This is one of the few places in the Magic Zone that is easy to secure.

Naturally, the main assumption is that the interior is safe.

If it seems to be the entrance to the underground ruins where a large amount of golden eyes escaped, of course it will pass through.

"Sleigh also wants to relax in an environment that doesn't distract him from the night raid..."

and

Punyu?

Pigi Maru noticed something.

Slay is turning towards you too.

Something's approaching.

"... squirrels?

Looks like a regular squirrel.

Few animals are familiar with the Zone.

At that time, the squirrel suddenly turned upside-down.

The pin comes in.

Erica.

Some of the signals we decided on in advance.

By doing it from the other side, you indicate that you are a user demon.

That's one of those signals.

I took the lettering out of my luggage.

Spread to the ground.

The squirrel rises and rushes in.

Are you Erica's wizard?

Cucumber

With a tiny nose tip,

Yes, sir.

The squirrel shows the location of.

Serus, bending his knees and looking down, had a warm face.

"Erika, you've recovered enough to move the wizard... thank goodness"

"Cumming"

I look back at the building behind me.

"Let's talk about what happens after we get inside."

We opened the door and stepped inside.

It was built like a warehouse inside.

In fact, it was used in a warehouse from the shelf arrangement.

But what's on the shelf is empty.

Organisms - no sign of hostile monsters.

…………

Ssshh

Although it has a unique powdery taste...

It doesn't seem to be a problem for an overnight stay.

There are no hidden doors or staircases.

Now that you're safe, unload your luggage.

And when you finish spreading the cloth on the floor, the air flows.

But I have something to do right away.

I spread the lettering over the cloth again.

Cumming!

At last, a squirrel rang, trying to run over the lettering paper.

Hang on a second.

"Cumming!?

Seras sat down and caught the squirrel in a soft manner.

Then gently put squirrels on your knees and start wiping your feet with a clean cloth.

"I'm sorry I imitated you. However, considering that I will continue to use lettering paper in the future, I thought it would be good if it was not very dirty. Nh... I'm sorry, it's just for a short time, so please stay still a bit..."

And then you wipe your feet.

"Cuckoo"

Squirrels ran over the lettering.

Indicate the characters one by one and create a sentence.

This way of doing things takes time.

But there is plenty of time until bed.

Eventually, when Sleigh's sleep increased in depth, one report ended.

"With the exception of the Battlefield Shallow Onion group, who is now back in the Allion... do you have any indications that they will be fighting against the Great Demon Emperor soon?

Squirrels twitch your nose.

”No.”

is shown.

"Those brave men over there still don't seem to be moving. From Erica's point of view, Sogou is still in a bad mood."

"Today's Ten Rivers have the power to kill even human species and proximate classes. I don't think you can take it off for Visis. If Visis wants to ensure that the Great Demon Emperor is taken down, then the S-Class 3 with the greatest combat power will want to be sent to the final match in perfect condition. As Erica sees it, the Ten Rivers aren't ready to fight right now...."

In other words, Visis has no certainty of winning without Tokawa Ayaka.

Otherwise, I feel like the two of us are proceeding with the crusade sooner.

Then - we still don't have to rush that far, do we?

I repeated my question.

Squirrels come and go busily over "yes” and ”no”.

"Is the group of battlefield shallow onions in Yonato now?"

It was quite a few days after the massive invasion subsided.

But he said he was still in Yonato.

There are so many casualties from the battle that I can't move yet...?

By the way, all this information was obtained near the Allion's Imperial Castle.

Therefore, it is possible that the information is a little old now.

In other words, it is possible that he is already away from Yonato now.

…………

Well, anyway, the great purpose of the brave is to crush the Great Demon Emperor.

You can imagine that the battlefield shallow spring onions will all join the Ten Rivers.

"Anyway, are all the Sword and Tiger regiments in the West Army safe? This is good news."

"I heard the Sword Tigers went to the Mills ruins."

"Of the mercenaries in the ruins, they were the only ones who worried about me. I'd be honestly glad if they were safe. Speaking of the goddess's side, maybe... even if it's a hostile relationship, I'm not willing to kill them. I want to reward the goodwill I received... even if they say it's sweet, I can't give it up."

Serrus laid his hand gently on my hand.

"That's what Toka-san thinks... I prefer it, right?

Cu!

The squirrel had a bracelet-like technique and turned around.

An unsatisfactory aura is released.

"Later if you want to slow down."

"Cum, cum"

Yeah, yeah, squirrels nodding.

Redness appeared on her cheeks, and Seras put her hands on both cheeks.

"I'm slowing down...."

/(adv) (on-mim) when/

"Even if you don't use speech, it's getting a lot longer. Are you all right if you're tired?

When asked, the squirrel posed.

I'm fine.

I hear you're insisting.

Squirrel taking a muscle pose...

I feel a little creepy if I don't know how to hide.

Once we have one piece of information,

"And I'd like to ask when I can... how's Eve and Liz doing?

Yes, sir.

The edge of my mouth is loose.

"Good."

Erica will continue to gather information.

I'll let the squirrel out, so I'll open the door.

The squirrel ran away.

"The demon band is also dotted with magic spells..."

"For the first time with the help of the Holy Spirit, Erica once said so."

I see.

Even if it is not as loud as speech, the manipulation of the wizard also involves a load.

You will need rest and gathering time.

I guess I'll think of the next report a little further...

After the break, we prepared ourselves again and left the ruins.

Ride the sleigh together and continue through the woods as the sun sets.

"It wasn't just the White Castle of the Magic Defense that came under attack."

Seras said.

"It may have been the White Castle of the Magic Defense or the Eastern Army from where the superior proximity and the Great Demon Emperor appeared. But it's not the size of an offensive that feels like a decoy in every way...."

The outpost is too large for battle.

Compared to past cases, it is also obvious.

Perhaps it was the math of crushing the army in all respects.

Brave man, no matter what.

"I thought it would be better to crush the heroes of the opposite world with a special growth trait."

Then the evil that is at the root of this time is wise.

Short-term finals are the secret of the heroic strategy.

If you can use battle comics as a metaphor...

Looks like Las Boss and Big Executives attacked us all in one place at the beginning.

"The Great Demon Emperor... may be studying past history and learning something."

"Will you be quiet for a while as a result of this fight?

"... I don't know. For me, it would be best if you could pull me to the northernmost point."

"But it will be difficult for the Holy Union to mobilize a unified force. This battle seems to have taken a heavy blow on the side of the Holy Union."

That's true.

The main remaining strength of the Magnu is said to be the Knights of the White Wolf in the East.

Worse still, the White Wolf King went missing during the battle.

Then this time, Yonato is equal to losing his main power.

The Four Kings who were dispatched to the Holy Virgin, the Extinguished Saint, and the Allion.

Looking at the whole army, even the King's Capital defense is now at a suspicious level.

Bakuos also quickly lost two of the newly selected Dragon Warriors.

The Black Dragon Knights are now close to ruin.

Looking at the army as a whole, it seems that we also lost quite a few casualties in the previous battle.

The Holy Nation of Nair has lost some of its troops, if not as much as Bakuos.

"Relatively speaking, I still have the strength to fight...."

Urza,

Mira,

Allion.

Magic Warrior King,

Madame Emperor,

The Land of the Corrupt Goddess.

The dominant forces of the three countries are:

Magic Warrior Knights & Dragon Killer.

Brilliant Warriors.

Alternate Brave & Alliance Thirteen Cavalry.

"--Basically, this is the place."

Like that, let's try to understand the current situation in words.

However, Urza's dragon killer was seriously wounded in the battle of the White Castle of the Magic Defense.

I hear it's hard to get back to the front.

Phew, and Seras puts a dent on her mouth.

"The other two are not directly assigned to each side of the army... they were reserved as reserves."

"Close to where we are now are Urza and Mira, who left behind their main powers... I hope they won't be an extra obstacle in the future."

If you say something like that,

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That's what I say, I get off the horse, I bend down on one knee.

Pour your gaze on the ground.

"Lord Toka?

Seras also came from the horse.

Turn around and peek into my gaze from behind.

"Is this... a human footprint?

"Probably. If a two-legged monster wears shoes, maybe it belongs to a monster... anyway..."

I'll look at the footprints.

"There are multiple lords of footprints."

Serrath follows my gaze.

"... Lord Toka"

"Oh, did you notice?"

It's faint, but it's drifting.

It smells like blood.