＜Infinite Dendrogram＞

□ ■ Four days after [Tripolar Dragon Gloria] appearance

The destruction of the Duke of Lunnings' territory.

[Thunder Dragon King Dragvort], the head of.

The name of the three-necked dragon, the culprit of two heinous reports suddenly told by the kingdom, was confirmed by the magic of farsightedness as [Tripolar Dragon Gloria].

But there were only two things I knew about [Gloria] besides its name.

Firstly, that [Gloria] is the first < SUBM > in the history of the kingdom… super < UBM > beyond the mythological class.

Secondly, all life forms approaching the [Gloria] radius of one kilometer die.

What the proximity of [Gloria] with its immediate death junction means is absolute death, where resistance is also unacceptable.

All citizens feared the existence of [Gloria], which should also be described as the embodiment of death, and those living in the expected invasion range were forced to evacuate.

On the other hand, there are voices that rejoice at the emergence of [Gloria].

That was... a lot in a race called, among other things, Ranker.

If you sum up their mood in a nutshell, there is nothing but "finally here".

To them, < UBM > is nothing more than a special monster who gives himself an on-the-go item.

Even if he is a strong enemy, that is why he considers himself a boss character worthy of defeat (...).

Not to mention how many items you get if it's the pinnacle of < SUBM >... many people use it to calculate the skin of a raccoon they don't get.

< SUBM > There are already precedents for crusading.

Appearing before [Gloria], [SUBM >, [Two-torso White Whale Moby Dick Twin] has been crusaded by the Grand Barroa Navy's total power, as well as "human bomb" [Archdeacon] soy sauce antibacterial and “Four Seas Sealed Out" [Bandit King] Zeta.

The two men who were elected to the MVP in the [Moby Dick Twin] crusade gained superior gear than the mythical class, which was considered the highest by far.

Therefore, many will take [Gloria], which appeared here in the Kingdom of Alter, and will not follow them.

Plus, they had one more thing they wanted to win besides perk weapons.

It's glory.

Among the players, many consider the crusade to be one of the end-contents of Infinite Dendrogram.

That's why becoming an MVP for a crusade will make your name widely known to < Infinite Dendrogram >.

The more skilled crusader he was, the more fascinating his glory (Gloria) was.

Therefore, crusade rankers and top ranked clans moved on to [Gloria] crusade with us.

The first to move was more awkward than careful preparation.

There are several reasons.

Over time, the kingdom side may take the lead and strike some measure.

Alternatively, [Tenryu King], who debated the third child, might come down from Mount Tenryu.

[Gloria] Rankers may also come on expedition from neighboring empires and legendaries for the crusade.

Above all, the four < Super >, [Destroyer King], [Lady Pope], [Super Fighter] and [Criminal King] in the kingdom are likely to make a move.

If you don't move ahead of them, you can't even get an MVP.

Many Rankers and Clans who thought so took the initiative,

- In the four days since Gloria emerged, the majority became a death penalty.

Like a joke, prestigious rankers and clans were kicked around like roadside stones.

More than half died instantly when they approached.

The rest of the Rankers who didn't have to die were also easily crushed by the status of [Gloria] over the mythological class.

Or maybe it would have turned out a little differently if we had been careful about getting ready, but later festivals.

The only thing I got from their awkward speed was the information obtained by the < DIN > operatives I was observing from afar.

There were only two uncertainties: 'some did not die instantly' and '[Gloria] is likely to have some defensive ability'.

Alternatively, Rankers with direct spears might have gotten more information, but they kept it secret.

It's a simple story.

Then the death penalty dawns in three days and you can try again. It is also natural to treat information in one's chest for that matter.

Most importantly, even if we fought again, it was doubtful that we could win in the first place.

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The kingdom tians were also taking countermeasures while the losing streak continued.

That's - intensive attack from outside the junction by long-range attack power.

From outside [Gloria] 's immediate-death junction, an attack can be carried out without any problems, even if it is Tian.

Take advantage of it and carry out a combined attack magic by [the Great Sage] 's brothers in prison and a simultaneous attack in a heavenly punishment ritual by Cardinal Four Beldins and a large number of followers, the current head of state religion.

In addition, we are borrowing special forces from our allies for this operation.

Thus the kingdom was ready and set up a formation on the path of [Gloria] in the < castle city of Clemyr > to intercept.

Also, the < Master >, who was preparing carefully, not awkwardly, to respond to the kingdom's movements, also moved.

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□ Claymill, Alter Kingdom and Castle City

Claymill, a fortified city.

The city exists just halfway between the border northwest of the kingdom and the king's capital.

It was originally a castle fort for war with neighbouring countries.

Most importantly, the neighboring country I'm referring to here is neither imperial nor legendary.

The foundations of this fortified city date back hundreds of years when the western centre, now united as the Kingdom of Alter, was divided into several nations and contested.

It is a city with such a powerful defensive junction that it covers the entire city, and at the time it was one of the best castle forts in the West Central.

However, the union is severed by the solo entry of the [Holy Sword King] Azrite, who will be the first king, and has taken over the castle lord as it is.

It is a city that has been defeated by a sight commonly seen in the history of Infinite Dendrogram.

It is now a city of no strategic value because it is also far from the border and has become a tourist attraction as a land bordered by the legend of the founding of the first king.

Still, its function as a castle fort is alive and well.

The defensive junction activated in the form of encircling the perimeter of the city is still usable and once deployed, it will not scratch one in the depths of senior positions.

Besides, it inhibits attacks from the outside, but not from the inside.

This time, it can be said that the existence of this junction is very beneficial in carrying out the combined magic, heavenly punishment ritual using large numbers, and that is why the operation in Kremil was decided.

Currently, four species of groups were preparing for the fight against [Gloria] around the crawmill.

The first group is the smallest of the four groups, and the [Great Sage] 's brothers, wrapped in dark blue robes.

The number is less than thirty, but all exceed four hundred levels. They are some of the best [sages] in Tian.

It is [Sage] Friguert, the oldest of his surviving brothers in prison, who commands.

"This crusade, the total mobilization of us... makes me realize that it's important to respond"

"If only [Great Sage] were here."

"Master and [Heavenly Knight] Lord Grandria's Kingsguard Knights are the final line of defense. Even if his invasion route deviates, he's waiting near the capital to never let him break into the capital."

If you are their master and the Kingdom is proud [Great Sage], then even one person can exercise their combined magic and the same great magic.

It would be comforting to have a teacher, but there were also many in his prison brother who thought that it was rather an opportunity to put out all the magic he had learned from a teacher when he was not there.

"The combined magic we exercise was determined by the restraint magic of the local attributes in Friguert's proposal"

"Isn't that offensive magic?

"They'll take MP to Magic Range Extension. Attack magic will make you less powerful. Besides, there are cases of heavenly punishment magic and example weapons among the people of the state religion. We're going to focus on stopping him."

"I see. You're a guy named Ennocitano Chikaramochi"

"... what is that"

"That's what I heard from the Master. He said it meant something like" insignificant and important. "

"Ennocitanoticaramochi, huh? Well, let's do our best to think we need it."

"Respond!"

That's how the brother-in-law who was talking meets hands.

With our own magic, with the strong will to guide us to victory.

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The second group, as opposed to the [Great Sage's] brothers in prison, is the group of more than six hundred and the most numerous, dressed in pure white clothing.

It is common for [priests], [church knights], [monks] and others to be of various kinds, but all are priests, and the greater the number of them, the greater the power of the temporal rites to be performed.

Consequently, even if they are still undergoing training, the applicants have been mobilised in general.

It was them who tried their best to defend the kingdom, but some were frightened when the battle approached.

"... when you get close, you're going to die"

"Oh. I'm talking about perhaps a dragon specializing in the curse of death. You scare me..."

When the young [priests] are still exchanging words like that,

"That's why we're here."

One magnificent man spoke to them.

"His Excellency Cardinal Beldin!?"

"Why are you here...!?"

Yes, the man is Cardinal Four Beldins.

[Pope] In his absence, he was a man in the position of a substantial leader.

It should be noted that Job is [the bishop], but this is a story that the Cardinal cannot help because he does not exist as Job.

"I can't help but be anxious. But stronger and more anxious are people who don't have the skills to fight imminent death and curse."

Cardinal Berdin puts his hands on the shoulders of two young [priests], gently but powerfully smiling.

"We have the power to remove death and curse. Therefore we pray and believe. that the power given to us from heaven and crystals will repel the imminent death and curse upon men"

"Yes!

"We'll do our best!

Cardinal Beldin nodded with a smile at the two [priests] who regained their morale.

Then, after the occasion, he turned again to the priests who were anxious.

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The third population was a group positioned a little further away from the dark blue and pure white populations and dressed in dark green military uniforms (...).

The group lays silver sheets on the plains and manipulates something.

Then the silver sheet that was shuttered - [garage] opened and heavy < tank-type magazine gear > - [geist] appeared one after the other, wearing infinite orbits from the inside.

Their name is the Imperial Second Armored Battalion.

It is a reinforcement from our neighbour, the Empire.

This time, there were occasional incidents during joint exercises.

Regardless, he was able to return home as he was, but he had joined the battle as a helper in the [Gloria] crusade, with the intent of the first prince of Gustav, who is rumored to be the most powerful and next king in the current royal family.

Like combined magic and heavenly punishment rituals, their [Geist] excels in long-range attack means. It is possible enough to participate in this operation as a firepower.

And tanks aren't the only ones they have.

At the advent of [Gloria], they had also brought into the kingdom secret weapons, which would be trump cards, by negotiation.

The weapon...... the turret with a huge shell that reminded me of the chimney was in the middle of being assembled by [the mechanic] while getting parts out of the [garage] and item box.

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Of the four populations gathered in the land, the most heterogeneous is the fourth.

Unlike other populations, their equipment was not uniform.

Each one is dressed in thoughtful, but far more rarity and performance gear than the other three populations.

There were even a number of privileged weapons that Tian would supposedly rarely see, in his possession as a matter of course.

They are.

But not just < master >.

Kingdom Clan Ranking # 2 (...),.

That's their name.

And the < Babylonian Combat Regiment > was not inside the claiming junction, but in a plain away from the junction.

"Owner. Of the 287 members, 256 are able to log in"

In a tent erected on the plain, the sub-owner, [Super Granting Artist "Over Enchanter"] Sharka, raises the report to the owner.

"Right. Everybody, it's a great way to get together."

"Because it's a quest of this magnitude. There are plenty of guys who use pseudosis but take time off from school or work. Especially in places like ours."

"Huh, I think so."

The name of the owner who responded with a bitter smile to Sharka's words was [King of Swords (King of Swords)] Fortesura.

A man known as the [superfighter] Figaro's favorite enemy, who is now the third-largest duel ranking in the kingdom and the current king.

He was a man with an atmosphere somewhere similar to that of a snow leopard against Figaro, who was regarded as a lion or a tiger.

"Besides, this isn't just a crusade. It's a crisis in our hometown. We're talking about what time we're going to be out here without doing everything we can."

"... oh"

The Babylonian Combat Regiment is a clan based in Kremil.

Their lives, their memories, it's all in that claiming mill.

Therefore, they absolutely had to defend this city.

"... owner. Your wife."

"Again, I complained about evacuation." I'm a [pharmacist], so I can't leave for people who can't move out of this city, "... that's what they said."

Fortesura is one of the few people married in this Infinite Dendrogram.

My wife is Tian and she still works at the hospital in Claymill.

Therefore, Fortesura must protect this city more than anyone else.

He was more serious than any of the masters on this scene.

"... unbeatable"

Then, accidentally, the crest of his left hand glowed,

"Captain! I will definitely win!

One girl showed up.

She is about her age in her late teens, but she also shows a younger looking age as she moves happily while shaking her red hair.

Her name is Nailing.

TYPE: Maiden with Elder Arms... is Fortesura's Embrio.

"Absolutely win! Make that privileged weapon a souvenir! I'm going home to Erica! Otherwise, Atashi, no!

"... oh. Of course, Nay."

Pong and stroking Nailing's head, Fortesla smiles.

"Owner. We have now entered the communications magic. There are several groups around… clans and parties other than ours"

"Where [Gloria] has been weakened in our battle for kingdom power, people will want todome and MVP. He's a fisherman."

Fortesla hit it off that some of them would have tried [Gloria] first and returned at the dawn of the death penalty.

"... do you want to eliminate it beforehand?

"You can leave it alone. I can't coordinate, but I'll be a force of war. Clarify, I don't even know how much force I need this time"

Fortesura has defeated < UBM > alone until the Ancient Epic class.

Binary than that...... I can't imagine someone who might be stronger than that.

"War power, is it? Um, and... with Figaro and Tom Cat."

Sharka is a higher ranked clan than them, and raises the names of the two masters above Fortesura in the duel.

"We have no choice. The kingdom is in the middle of negotiations with that religious group. 'Cause Tom Cat is a man on the eighty-nine side of the operation, he won't bite this time. And the Figaro guy..."

"Owner?"

"... no, it's nothing"

Fortesura, who has been fighting him for a long time, knows Figaro's shortcomings.

I also understand that he is a 'can't fight without being alone' person.

For him, this battlefield, where there are a large number of people on the common front, is a gateway.

Still......,

"Fortesla. Me too, shall we join?

Still, that's what he did to Fortesla once.

That's a word that came out because [Gloria] knew that she was approaching Kremyr and that Fortesla cared about Kremyr, the family that lives there.

That's why

'No need, Figaro. You stay the strongest, keep waiting on that throne. After we defeat [Gloria], I'm gonna go get it.'

Fortesla refused to see Figaro.

Because I didn't want to show him around to lose power in a mass battle, and I didn't want to make him aware again.

Above all, 'I want him to remain the strongest'... because I strongly wished him as a good enemy.

Do you think I was wrong? Nay. '

'Yeah. I'm sure that's all right! I want that lion to stay strong, too, and that's why I want to take him down one day!

'... right'

Shortly after Fortesura and Nay exchange words in their readings, they open the tent and one of the members of the < Babylonian Combat Regiment > rushes in.

"Owner! This is a communication from the scouts who were monitoring [Gloria]! We're two hours away from the target's arrival!

"Right. Then, as you can see, we will attack [Gloria] outside the bond."

"Yes!"

Members who come to the report leave the tent as they are and inform the other members of the decision of the operation

"It works, doesn't it?

"We just have to do it right, right?

Fortesla enquired that way against Sharka, who at last seeps anxiety into the imminent battle against [Gloria].

Unlike the clans and rankers that have launched their own attacks in the last four days, the < Babylonian Combatants > are operating in a cooperative system with the Kingdom.

For this reason, we are also meeting on the operational content.

The maneuvers are as follows:

First, the Ranged Attack Unit of the Babylonian Fighters launches an attack on [Gloria].

Besides, while [Gloria] is distracted, [the Great Sage] 's brother and the clergy of the State Church launch a massive magic and heavenly punishment attack.

After sealing the movement with a corrugated attack, the Empire uses the weapon that will be the trump card.

If all goes well, that's where it ends.

"If I can't defeat you with an Imperial weapon..."

We'll have to cut in then.

Although it is uncertain, information has been received from < DIN > that it may not die instantly even if approached.

If ever, he will launch a melee attack on [Gloria], the finest of the Babylonian Battlemen, starting with Fortesura, the [Sword King].

Fortesura thought that would be the only way,

…………

I had a similar feeling about the certainty that it would (...).

To be continued