◇ [Eve Speed] ◇

It was a little before Eve Speed ran into a little human girl.

"Eve - now, what?

Cave instructed to hide himself in Toka.

The Eves were hiding there as instructed.

Outside the hole, it's raining hard.

At the entrance, a shower like Shizukuishi had struck rocky skin.

"Follow My Toka"

Cellas Ashlein with a face that doesn't measure sincerity.

Liz didn't pinch her mouth and looked up at Eve anxiously.

A force enters Sellas' shoulder.

But Lord Toka told me to wait here.

"Let me go, Cellas."

A cellus sitting neatly aligned with white legs stiffens the face.

"Let me hear your will."

Hmm, and Eve roars.

"- Surprise. I thought that was harder. It's Toka's instructions, so I thought I'd be embarrassed."

"This is because I used to play the Knights one. It does not act as a Knights Commander or anything else that does not seem to listen to your fellow citizens and deny them without a headache. We should consider it."

"Huh, I see. Then let's talk about my intentions."

Eve flies her gaze outside rough in the wind and rain.

"To put it straightforward, there are too many opponents. Not one or two humans, either."

"With the power of Lord Toka, you think it's difficult to survive?

"We may survive. I'm not a man who goes to battle without a chance... but I don't think I can return that number unharmed to my opponent."

Sellas does not pinch objections at this point.

Eve narrowed her eyes.

"Above all, it's hard to say that the state of the Toka is adequate right now"

"There's no problem because there's a level correction, he said..."

With that in his mouth, however, Selas also seemed to have an idea.

"You seem to be aware of that. Toka, for example, hasn't slept any better than anyone else here since he was banded into the demonic bloc."

"... Yes"

"I was taking considerably more time on my watch when I said that I was following trials and errors to make proscriptive tools and draw the power of Pigimaru. Instead, I used [Sleep] and deliberately put me or someone else to bed... I see it that way."

Cellas puts a thin finger on her cherry blossom lips.

Magic that grants sleep - no, the skills of the brave men of different worlds.

I get a deep sleep in any situation.

That's what Toka was explaining.

Except it's never gonna happen unless he disarms it.

Depending on how you use it, it's a terrible force...

"When we're asleep, put on more [sleep]..."

"Mm-hmm. I overslept or something, but the waking time was close... but there was a detachment in waking time. Toka loses her head. When you wake up at exactly the same time, you'll be mistaken for using your skills. Therefore, I guess I missed the time to grant it a little. At first, I overslept because I was exhausted in unfamiliar surroundings..."

"Lord Toka has always been concerned that we are mentally exhausted"

The Toka

”Keep your sleep tight. That's the best way to restore mental fatigue."

I used to say that regularly.

"Even so, it is difficult to sleep in this Golden Residence Demon belt, where the demon hives... So, it seems that Toka used to [sleep] regularly to us with the intention of avoiding a shallow sleep. Well... after getting used to it, I feel familiar with sleeping in the demonic belt."

But why were you able to sleep even in the early days when you were in a demon belt?

That's all I can't explain.

"From the time you joined the demon belt, Lord Toka shredded your sleep..."

"Probably. And the fact is, we were able to hold up to this depths"

Liz, for example.

Needless to say, the most incompatible of these demonic belts.

Even that Liz hasn't fallen asleep.

It's still reasonable to assume he was sneaking [sleeping] on.

"Besides, Lord Toka..., -"

Sellas almost said something.

but I didn't say the rest.

"Mm-hmm? What's going on?

"... no, it's nothing. More than that, it's your story now. If it's up to you, I don't think you should take the time."

"- Uhm."

The calm deposition of Cellas is appreciated.

Eve continued.

"So even with the status correction and the dots, it should be hard to say that the tokas are complete now. I definitely don't have that toca. seriously injured and rendered immobile… it is also conceivable"

Nor did Sellas state any objections here.

There were only a few signs of objection.

"Are you going to go alone"

"Words are not void when eaten down by my Toka. I have every chance of being recognized as a demon and being seen by the demons here. Erasing the signs and traveling on these terrain is a territory for me."

Slip your gaze outside again.

"It will be dark soon, but I will be able to see at night. Therefore, I don't have to worry about informing the demons of their position with lights. I like your ears."

"It's not a baseless lie to persuade you, is it?"

I assure you, Cellas.

Yes, she can determine if she's lying or not.

("Conversely, I can also say that it is easy to persuade if you keep attacking me in true language" …? I see, it looks like Toka was right)

I admire it in my heart and keep talking.

"And... if the Toka or Slay were severely wounded, I'd be the only one who could travel with both shoulders in mind"

Arm strength.

All this can't be a powerless high elf as a species. Artistic.

He lay down his long eyelashes and Cerus silenced for a while.

Even the face of silence is cut off famous paintings.

Eve felt like that.

Cellas' eyelashes patted up.

The blue sky in the clear morning. In its eyes, Liz shows.

"You can't leave Liz alone. Lord Toka will not allow that either. So - I'll stay here with Liz and wait."

"Cellas."

The voice of Eve who called his name.

There, gratitude was included.

"But can you follow Lord Toka?

"The forest leaves various marks for me. If that's what happened to the high elves, you know what I mean?

traces through which the beast passed,

injured trunk,

Thousand chopped leaves,

broken branches,

scattered soil,

Missing stone......

If you observe it crumbly, the forest will indicate a ”mark”.

"That's such a big move. Even this rain necessarily leaves traces. If Toka is fighting a bunch of demons, it should be easier to track them down."

"Lord Toka made it a sign for Lord Slay to remember our smell and return to it. Can you come back?

Eve points at the temple.

"The map and the approximate distance are inside this. We're gonna make a landmark on the road."

Sellas relaxed his expression slightly there.

"Okay. I understand you haven't decided to act solely because you feel deviant."

"Thank you."

"... excuse me"

"Mm?"

"I was still entrusted with the” deputy chief. ”Now that Lord Toka is absent, I believe it is my role to judge on the safety of my fellow citizens.... I'm sorry I tried to imitate you."

"Phew."

Eve laughed small in the back of her throat.

"You really like that guy."

"- Yeah, I'm the one who gave this to you."

I gave myself up.

I didn't dare ask what that meant.

Either way,

"You can't lose that here, man."

You shouldn't even increase your chances of losing it.

There is no indispensable basis for that idea.

But that's what instinct tells me.

Put your hands on Liz's little head, who was listening to the conversation in silence.

"Listen carefully to Sellas, Liz."

"Hey..."

Liz took the overhead hand with both hands and held it.

Guh.

A small hand grips in vigorously.

The hand was shaking slightly.

An expression that hasn't overshadowed my anxiety......

I'm afraid of losing it.

♪ Don't go ♪

I seemed to hear Liz's heart like that.

"Dear Toka, please."

"- - - Liz"

In my mind, I want to hold back.

But Liz uttered a word, a word that dared to send Eve out.

I want to pull Eve off.

Feelings that guide you through Toka.

Of the two sentiments at best, Liz drew on "Eve's sentiments”.

What's more - I'll show you how Toka feels, and how Cellas feels.

Eve felt sorry for what had made her feel like an adult.

"... sorry, Liz"

Liz made me nod one thing.

With a look that understands everything.

With determination in his chest, he stands up with his sword in his hand.

Two swords, including a spare.

Sellas corrected his residence.

"Promise me. You must come back alive."

"- Aye, sir. Liz again, please, Cellus."

"Whatever hands you use, I'll protect you"

Eve learned a little surprise.

If you're a cellus,

♪ In lieu of my life ♪

But I had the impression that I was going to say it.

♪ Whatever hands you use ♪

…………

(Maybe this is also the influence of Toka...)

In the pounding rain, Eve Speed steps outside the cave.

I get it.

Not so close, but brutally beastly things are trekking around the neighborhood.

Sharpen every sensation.

Pick up the sound that happens on the other side of the rainstone book.

Missy.

The leg muscles responded to the call.

Hot blood runs all over your body.

The will,

The body,

We're moving into a state of combat.

"... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr"

own roar.

The ”it” of the brutal beast that dwells in him turns up for the first time in a long time.

(Remember the Blood Fighter era)

There were also things there that should be called ”beasts” hissing.

(Then once now...)

Rain grains slide off rain-fed body hair so as to wash something away.

Squeeze the pattern of the sword between your hands hard.

"For once now - let's go back to the beast."

Bum!

Shake off the sword you gripped with one hand, as much as you can.

The demon's body breaks in two.

The body of a desperate demon danced through the universe in a conical state.

Without turning his attention to the twirling blood pawns (chipmunks), Eve bounced on her heels.

The only reason it moved quickly was because there were other demons running into it.

Now Eve was jumping over the demon's head.

Return the pattern with your wrist and point the blade of the Great Sword downward.

It falls as-is and penetrates the brain of the demon under the eye with a blade.

Zaku!

Blade profoundly pierced by the brain weather.

Hold down the demon's head on the soles of his feet and pull that blade out vigorously.

Bloody demon corpse.

Eve grabbed it with one hand,

Bum!

I threw the body out of my mind.

The body clashed against a tree trunk somewhat far away.

Make the clash sound and the smell of blood against other demons.

Buy time.

Busy, Eve moved her gaze.

Don't miss one thing.

There are more demons around than I imagined.

Probably demons who have abandoned the pursuit of Toka.

In this number, you cannot hide and do it all.

I had assumed, but some engagement was inevitable.

However, what I have encountered so far is medium-sized at best.

I haven't encountered a large one so far.

Even if we check from a distance, we avoid approaching.

Not while I'm resting.

Eve lowered herself.

Start moving quickly in a position close to walking on all fours.

It's not hard to go after Toka.

Claw marks from a fierce battle.

They are laying down the signs that lead us to Toka.

The trace was not linear.

To see the battlefield marks passing by, you're not really winning.

Traces are also falling apart along the way.

From which trail?

- It's a total win.

Reliance is sound and signs.

(The machine they amplify in pursuit should be somewhere…)

Be aware of the signs that are approaching from earlier.

Signs of demons.

Demons pop out of the bushes on the planes as expected.

Fit out and shake the blade.

The demon turned into two pieces in one swing.

That was as if it had been decided from the beginning to be slashed.

Eve continues,

Humph!

Use the momentum you have shaken off and throw another spare sword.

"- Boo!? Higo Roo Yee Yee Yee Yee Yee Yee!? Oh, gee..."

You can lurk on the other side of the bush. A blade thrown at one reaches.

Don't stay in between, drive to the screamer.

Without running through, pull the blade out of the breathless demon and retrieve the spare sword.

Fly the mud, keep it running.

Even the pounding rain doesn't slow down.

Forward - on thick tree branches, spider-shaped demons.

Throw the spare sword again.

and another demon popped up from across the street.

Do not slow down, cut down with one knife.

Jump.

The aim is a thick branch forward.

Pull the blade out of the spider-shaped demon with the stab of the blade - landing.

Zuhhhhhh!

And as I slipped straight over the mud,

Gah!

Step on the hard ground under the mud with your heels and gain momentum for speed again.

I can do it if it's not a humane species or a large one.

It allows us to fight more than we once did when we fled back.

My days as a blood fighter encouraged me to grow as a warrior.

――――――――

Also, signs of demons.

but

(... what?

There was one sign that something was different.

(Toka? But it's hard to feel the signs Pigimaru can't feel Slay's signs anyway...)

We have to be sure.

Increase speed even further.

Along the way, he handled a flash of demons resembling beetles spreading their feathers.

The problem lies ahead.

Lower your chin and erase any signs you can.

(What is this, this sign? It's not like a demon...... but it's also something with Toka -)

What comes through is a sign of fright.

Is it a non-gold-eyed demon?

If so, it's rare.

I rarely encounter ordinary demons here.

but it's not like he's not here.

(This frightening... if you expose me and intimidate me with an aggressive roar, I might leave this place)

Eve showed up from the bush.

Gassa.

"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr......"

"- Ah."

Close your eyes.

"... what? You think this is a human being?

What I've looked up at with my frightened (hiru) cut eyes is a little human girl.

The way it shrinks.

That appearance overlapped with Liz.

And Eve was reaching out reflexively.

Put your hands on your head or shoulders when calming Liz down.

The girl who became a wet mouse was very weak.

So the behavior, it's like a habit.

"[Thunder Strike Here (Lightning Shifter)] - [Unlock No. (Unlock One)]"

- Pilli ', bachi', bachi '-

Sparkling electric shock rushed through the moment.

Intertwined thunderbolt paths (Michi).

That was laid in an instant.

Flesh thin by not even one breath.

The instant it appeared, it rolled out.

When a bee needle comes in, a spike.

But barely Eve punctuates him with a blade.

Shortly after the blades exchanged, the charged ”it” leaked a short surprise (today).

"- This guy didn't just react, he was disappointed!? What, this guy... ugh!? Didn't I tell you that I think I could react to Atashi's collection by talking about the goddess, the well-known ones from other countries, or maybe the S-class brave... ugh!? But at this distance..."

"Oh no -"

"[No., Liberation (Unlock, Two)]"

- Billy, Vatici...

"Whoa, whoa!?

"No more escape from Atashi's thunderbolts"

A violent thunderstorm rushes through Eve's entire body.

"What, but... ahhhhhh!?

My throat doesn't respond.

The words, they don't answer.

"No evil... I can't let you kill Kajima."