In the days leading up to the Phoenix crusade, it was only to be within working to prepare for the crusade.

I had to create magic tools for the Phoenix crusade, and it took more time than I could imagine.

Nevertheless, we successfully completed our preparations up to a day before the Phoenix crusade, leaving the inn with plenty of time to spare.

"You came earlier than I thought."

"... Huh?

But when we reached the entrance to the labyrinth, where we met, Mr. Sieg was already ready and waiting for us.

On the contrary, he had also accepted the Phoenix crusade, and neither me nor Narsena could hide the surprise in its hands.

Mr. Sieg and I would have needed a lot of preparation, just like us.

Nonetheless, the only thing Sieg and the rest of us can afford is the difference in the season.

With that in mind, I open my mouth to Mr. Sieg and the others.

"Sorry, I'm late..."

"Never mind. Because we just came too soon."

To my apology, Lila smiled.

Like trying to tell them that you don't need to feel more than you need to.

... but at the next moment, Lyla's face became confused when she noticed something on my back.

"... I'd like to ask you one thing, do you use that to fight?

I smile unexpectedly at Lyla's words in horror. [M]

What was on my back, it was a giant sword.

It's not Mr. Siege's devil sword range, but the sword is of considerable weight and size, and from someone who always knows I use a dagger, it's natural to wonder if I can really use a weapon like this.

"Don't worry. It's not the same as using a dagger, but it's pretty good."

However, Lyla's concern was worrying.

With this much sword, I can handle it too.

... That's what I mean by mentoring Mr. Ronald.

"But..."

However, from Lyla's face, who had never taught Mr. Ronald a lesson, it should be noted that the uneasy colour never disappeared even after receiving my reply.

"... Lyla, I think it's okay to trust Laust's words"

"... I've never seen your brother use the Great Sword, but I don't think you should worry because I can use it too"

"Oh yes... Mr. Ronald's training..."

To Lila like that, my brothers and disciples, Sieg and Narsena, tell me to smile the same bitterness on my face.

Because of that, Mr. Lyla seems convinced.

... although my cheeks were tight for some reason.

Let's go, then.

The soothing atmosphere that was flowing during such a conversation, the moment Mr. Sieg's words were uttered, the loose air became tight.

At the next moment, we'll be ready and walking out with the atmosphere we've been in.

There was no excessive tension between us because of the conversation we had earlier.

... but in that state, we knew how important the Phoenix crusade was.

You can escape if you fail to crusade.

But in that case, Phoenix could mutate.

But I won't let that happen in case.

That's why we've been carefully working on the operation.

With that determination in mind, I set foot in the labyrinth...

◇ ◆ ◇

"Ra-A!

Phoenix appeared on the lower level of the labyrinth, it was a hierarchy as per information from the guild, it also existed near the transfer formation.

"Huh!"

Me and Narsena, who see Phoenix for the first time in their appearance, breathe unwittingly when the flames of burning over their bodies cover them like armor.

This is the second time that Mr. Sieg and the others are slightly disturbed by Phoenix's appearance.

But Phoenix acted in contrast to us.

"RuA-A!

"Become!"

Phoenix unleashed a giant fireball with a roar the moment she recognized Mr. Sieg's presence.

Originally Phoenix attempts to detect the opponent's threat without attacking him before the battle, based on perceived magic and chi in his possession.

We couldn't hide the upset because we knew its nature.

"Whoa. That's a very warm welcome."

Except for Mr. Sieg.

Ms. Sieg waved her demon sword down to the fireball, calmly itself, despite the fact that a fireball was flying that could even swallow her upper body to herself.

It's like knowing Phoenix would attack itself first, in a natural move.

"RA - - - Aa!

At the next moment, the fireball is fogged by the Devil's Sword and Phoenix growls abominably.

"Ha."

In response to that roar, Mr. Sieg smiles provocatively at Phoenix.

"I know you have the previous thing at your root, but as for this one, thank you. Come on, aim at me more and more."

And the next moment, I returned to the words that Mr. Sieg provoked.

Unusual hostility towards Mr. Sieg in Phoenix, the anomaly I was about to move to cover Mr. Sieg at some point.

But that's not my role. [M]

Indeed, now, we are in an unexpected situation.

However, the current situation is never such that the operation is about to fail.

On the contrary, it is no exaggeration to say that this situation, in which Phoenix's attention is directed at Mr Siege, is the best, in carrying out the operation.

If so, the course of action I will take here is determined.

"Narsena!"

"Yes!"

The next moment, me and Narsena jumped out for Phoenix as per the operation.

In Narsena's hand is a caged hand with heat resistance, and in my hand is a sword, not a dagger of all times.

"RA-A!

Phoenix's reaction to us popping up is delayed overnight because of our concentration on Mr. Sieg.

The delay is by no means long.

But I would judge that this would strike either myself or Narsena, or Phoenix.

You noticed the same thing, a moment lost in Phoenix's movements.

In the meantime, we'll pack the distance to Phoenix.

"RA-A!

Seeing the packed distance, Phoenix entered the offensive posture, ready to believe that one attack was inevitable.

Apparently, accepting that one person would attack me, they decided to avoid doing anything but being attacked by the two of them.

"RA-A!

"Huh! Brother, please!

And the opponent who eventually tried to avoid Phoenix releasing a fireball and being able to fill the distance was Narsena.

Narsena avoids fireballs by retreating heavily and screams so.

Now if Narsena tries to hit Phoenix, she has to pack the distance again.

"Ha ha"

But I laughed when one of my buddies said he missed his chance to attack.

That's why, that's easy.

Right now, Narsena can't be attacked by Phoenix, but that's not important. That's all.

Whatever it is, Narsena is the only way I can be sure of an attack.

The reason I'm attacking Phoenix is not to damage Phoenix.

Seriously, we don't have to do any damage to Phoenix after we strip off the flaming armor.

Then why am I trying to attack Phoenix, to draw Phoenix's attention to myself?

At present, I am not alerted to Phoenix.

It's proof that Phoenix stopped Narsena's attack, not me.

That would be a natural judgment from Phoenix, which can perceive human magic and chi holdings.

In fact, I have the lowest amount of magic and chi in the world.

Even though only elementary magic and enhancement can be used, there is never less magic and energy in my possession.

But the human holdings here are out of standard, and compared to that, my holdings are terribly low.

That's why Phoenix assumes it's a mutton fish I don't have enough to take.

"RA-A"

... I can make you understand that in Phoenix's eyes at running self.

From that Phoenix gaze, floating with ridicule and relief, despite the imminent attack on me.

─ ─ And it was my aim now to correct that Phoenix big mistake.

This time I have to turn Phoenix's attention to myself and buy time for Armia to unleash her magic.

But in the current licked state, it is clear that Phoenix will not deal with me as if.

So I have to teach Phoenix this blow.

That I can be a threat to Phoenix.

For Phoenix to be unable to ignore me.

And Narsena's role was to distract Phoenix in order to create a gap that I would attack.

But you don't have to know that. Phoenix was not alert to my attack.

You assume Narsena's attack is fatal, and you assume my attack is no big deal, or you don't even show a bare gesture to dodge it.

"RA-A!?

And even though the idea was a mistake, Phoenix realized it was at that moment when I approached the moment and shook up the Great Sword.

The moment the body was strengthened, Phoenix showed me the upset, and I learned that my perception had changed in Phoenix.

Phoenix manages to avoid my attack, but the action was too slow.

"Rah!

"RAAAAAAAA!?

At the next moment, the great sword, shaken down by momentum, sliced Phoenix's body wide through the flaming armor.

The eardrums are so screaming that they're going to tear, and that tells me that the blow of the Great Sword caused Phoenix a great deal of scratch.

"Huh!"

... but I couldn't feel the sense of accomplishment for a moment.

"RuA-AA"

Murder emitted with the Phoenix roar.

More eloquently than anything else, it informs me of Phoenix's fury.

"Phase one, success"

In that killing, I twisted my cheek forcefully.

Open your mouth and tell yourself this is an ideal condition before your skin feels tingly hostile.

"Come on, I'm here."

"RA - AAA!

And the time for life began to be earned.