Sword of the Philosopher

- Since Aemer leaves, Croix has been preparing for battle with so much momentum that it is always moving around when it is happening. It was enough for his sister, Ange, to worry about, and it was something that clearly showed how important this fight was... and how much he was putting in.

"It's a big mountain range, so maybe that's what I feel extra"

I squeal watching the demons move busily. By the way, there's Sophia next door,

"If this showdown is going to determine a lot of people, I don't think it's going to be necessary to get in the mood"

"So is that..."

It doesn't look like we're that far away from a showdown with Bizell, and we'll do what we can.

"So, what are we supposed to do..."

"Will it be enough to raise matters that may arise in the war right now to decide how it will work"

"Right. And then enough to keep your body from blunting."

It won't be a problem enough for Amel and Sophia to move their bodies in the training ground they fought... and then enough not to get in the way of their preparation.

"We're supposed to cut the edge of the war... but from Bizell's side, we're going to be protected by a fortress, and it's not weird if there's a trap or anything."

"Mr. Croix should understand the area, but is it even possible to meet it and prepare for countermeasures"

"I don't even know how far we can follow each other, so I want you to take good care of it... but all we can do is explore magic and make sure we can detect it as far in advance as possible,"

It hurts so bad that I couldn't bring Les Bailes. I can't fight or anything because it would be bad to show an armored angel just like that, but I could also use a magic analysis or something like that in the light figure I devised in the fight against fallen angels, so the strategy should have been considerably wider...... I can't help it if I don't. Let's do what we can.

"I'll use the demon to see if I can sense traps and stuff."

"That could be good...... if you break through a fort that exists on the border, all you have to do is rendezvous with Mr. Amel, so that's the first thing that matters"

"Right. After rendezvous, even Bizel will attack the castle where he waits, so it's up to Croix and Amel to work hard from there."

"What would you do if you lost the fight?

It's the worst assumption, but we have to consider it.

"I'm talking to Croix... but I don't think he's going to prioritize his men over himself."

"If you retreat, is Mr. Croix here?

"Exactly someone will stop... but there's a chance they'll ask me or Sophia to retreat with me."

"Perhaps...... in which case do you accept?

"You can't just let Croix die."

If it's just him, we just have to hold him and run, and it's not that hard.

"I know you can't help everyone... but let's just stand around and help as much as we can"

From there I go further with Sophia... in which it was Bizel's weapon of war that leaked out of Sophia's mouth.

"Dear Luon, you wonder what a weapon is like"

"Exactly. You wouldn't call it a weapon of war if you were building a stone thrower or something, and there's no doubt it's a magical tangle... then it should naturally be massive"

"It's hard not to know what kind of weapon it is... more people could die than just call it a weapon, and you want to destroy it if you can"

"Oh."

I propose a way around in my head with my consent.

"After magically destroying the fortress door, march with the Croix and the others. We'll be on our way to destroy the weapon when we rendezvous with Amel... it looks like there's a way to do this."

We also need to discuss this with Croix, but he should also be quite afraid of a weapon. There's a good chance they'll get on with our plan.

"Hopefully we can get home in the wake of this battle"

Sophia's words. I nodded mysteriously,

"Oh, I need to show my face to everyone soon"

That's the answer - the conversation is over. We were supposed to be quiet in the castle until the day of the showdown.

Eventually, life will descend from Croix... an army that I don't think we've prepared in a short period of time has appeared before us.

"Discuss Bizel......! I need your help!

The demons respond to Croix, who says so well. Even the created demon growls at his words... we who watched beside him are overwhelmed by the force.

"You've become the lord of this castle, and you've completely turned it into a thing about the territory of Widels."

"Seems so"

Sophia looked in a different direction after responding. We have Zemun and Ange near us... and as Croix was saying, they both left a message.

Have you noticed our sight, Zemun is approaching us.

"Regards, Lord Luon and Lord Croix"

"... can't you be the biggest and have teething thoughts?

Zemun is profoundly consensual when asked somehow.

"Yeah, as far as I'm concerned, definitely with Lord Croix... I was thinking that way, because it's such an important assignment to shoulder to shoulder with the outing. I can't help it."

If he loses the fight, Ange will be in danger. That's why I entrusted the escort to Zemun, who is nearby… as far as he is concerned, I want to be well prepared even if he fails. If Zemun is an escort, he'll feel safe as a croissant.

"It will be a pretty tough fight. We wish you every success in this castle."

"Thanks"

Right after I replied, Croix pulled out his sword and put it up.

"Discuss him and bring peace to this world of demons... this battle will decide everything! We're gonna win!

More roar, I look at Croix with them in my ear. The army that spreads in front of you is overwhelming compared to when it was relative to Widels. Can he control it by doing so...... I had that concern, but when I saw Croix ready to carry it, I somehow thought I could go.

At least, as a monarch I have the power to just carry soldiers... I saw Croix with no sign of cowardice when I saw the troops, and I was so sure.

"The path is north! Shit, get under the bizel!

I hear a whisper and start the march. Me and Sophia are in the rear, so we wait a lot.

In doing so, Croix called out to us.

"It finally begins... but this gesture alone drastically reduces your strength even if you can break through the fortress. To win, there's cooperation between the two of us."

"Leave it to me."

Croix told my words, "Please," and he started moving again, too.

Me and Sophia look at the fiercely spirited army and often remain silent... somehow remembering that we marched in the battle against the Demon King. It was this air then too.

"It's going to be a long fight."

Sophia squeaks. I agree with you on the inside and at the same time pray that this battle ends in victory.

Fighting Bizel, it won't be a glimmer - me and Sophia will fight with Croix in that. Whether we can go home or not... it's going to depend on this fight.

"... then, let's go"

When I tell Sophia, she starts walking. After a short yes she started walking beside me.