When I hear my answer, Materus laughs.

That was not a mockery of me, but rather seemed to praise me.

In fact, the next word that Materus utters proves it.

"That's Russell Guiller Starkus."

It was right after that...

[Explosion Formation]

The red light flashes

In a moment, an explosive hot air struck me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

The roar and blast didn't just blow up the room, but the mansion itself.

Karakara and debris descend.

I'm intact. All the debris that came down also played magically.

Look around.

There is no sign of Materus.

The moment he shot the magic, he apparently ran away.

No, I should say I let him go, rather than I ran away.

The magic now is not Materus.

There was no trace of working out the magic.

Probably an outside person.

"Brother! Brother!!

Sheila's voice is heard from her pocket.

[Shift voice] I took away the magic of the demon jewel.

"Don't worry. I'm intact."

"Good."

Sheila stroking down her chest was also conveyed over the Devil's Gem.

"I got away with it more than that. Could have gone that way."

I pre-positioned Sheila and the members of the Autonomous Society around the mansion.

It's a precaution when Materus escapes.

But...

"He's not here, brother."

"You haven't come to me, Russell."

"Likewise......"

"I'm sorry. I couldn't detect either."

Reports of Sheila, Cecil, Rowan and Sarasa come up one after the other.

Probably the enemy is [Explorer].

Seeing that Sheila didn't even notice [consumer] and [blocking signs], she also used [silence].

Multiple starts…….

Apparently, another one's been netted.

I started the magic of [Explorer].

[Reverse Detection]

Explore magic reactions.

All over the city, I react to people's magic.

But unlike the other [Seekers], I can see the strength and weakness of magic.

If the opponent was a demon, his magic power is high.

Now, I was catching two reactions running east at high speeds.

"East. Probably going to leave King's Capital."

"Isn't it unsavory to be able to leave the King's Capital, brother?"

We're just students.

Even this investigation is beyond student status.

But when you leave King's Capital, it's not the same story.

In order to leave, you will need an exit pass, etc.

I guess Sheila is worried about that.

"Don't worry, Sheila. I'm under the assumption. And they run away."

'Huh?'

"I have already received the forgiveness of King Amst. You can go around out there in full swing."

"Huh. We're working on King Amst's orders."

'Why, Cecil's talking so well. I was given that order and authority in the first place because it was Russell.'

"Hehe...... You look like Cecil. '

'What is it, even Sarasa? The king is evaluating our strength and giving Russell investigative authority. "

'All three, that's about it for the chatter. Let's go after him right away.'

'Right. Let's go.'

Copy that!

"Russell, I'll go first."

The four flew out to the east.

Hehe......

Sheila's still the firmest.

I can count on you.

For once, I'm a year younger, but the deputy leader of the party followed the board.

Maybe Sheila can handle the party.

Thinking about it kind of makes me happy.

He kicked Tan and the ground and followed his people.

◆ ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆

"Forty-seven! Why are you here to help!

The two were headed east of the Wang capital to tell the roof.

The walls are still on the other side.

But beyond that, we can get out of the king's capital.

Whatever it takes, it won't follow you out of the King's Capital.

83 thought so.

In the meantime, 83 things Materus yells at 47 who is beside him.

"It's only natural to help our people."

47 replies sayingly.

83 held his head.

"Thanks for the friendly answer. I'm going to be happy and I'm going to cry. If I put it this way, are you satisfied?

"What are you mad at?

"You're a real idiot for a pretty strong habit."

"What?"

"You've been caught, Russell Guiller Stark is a monster."

"What do you mean?

"There's no way he doesn't suspect you by thoroughly marking me and even planning a play!

"- Huh!!

Forty-seven eyebrows move pickly.

He finally realized what was going on.

Yes, this is Russell's play.

to blur out disturbing molecules.

47 lips tremble.

I chewed him up and forced him to shut his fears.

"But if you run away like this,"

"You don't know yet. It is within our expectations that we will escape. Probably have the guts to let him swim and explore it in the Numbered Children's Base."

"83......"

"What the hell, 47"

"You were surprisingly smart."

"You're too retarded!

Just two come in front of the castle gate.

Its incredible physical ability led it to gently jump over the castle gate.

Keep landing.

"Well, okay. It's easy if you find out the enemy's belly. We have to break up and act."

"Oh. Fortunately, there aren't many chasers. That would be hard work."

83 turns north.

"Wait! 83..."

"What the hell. We need to hurry."

"Don't panic."

Then, 47 puts his hand on his own chest.

I started the magic.

[Duplex]

47 shadows stretch up greatly.

Then it took the form of 47.

The surface remains a shadow, but signs and magic are felt.

It's called magic.

47 releases it eastward.

The shadow man walked away with all his might.

"Does that help, to that monster (Russell)?

"Better than not"

"Okay, let's split up. Live, 47."

"You too, 83."

Looking back at each other.

47 ran straight north.

83 stares at its back.

"A year I spent with you... It wasn't bad."

83 also turned his back again and began to run south.

◆ ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆

"Has the response increased to three?"

I frowned and groaned between my eyebrows.

Magic.

Or did you join your people?

From the reaction of magic, it would be the latter.

But I don't know which one it is.

"Brother, what do you want to do?

Sheila asks me.

We've already joined our people and just jumped over the walls.

"Not a very good idea..."

"It's okay, Russell. You know we're stronger."

"Order me, Russell. We'll be fine."

"Russell."

"Brother."

Cecil, Rowan, Sarasa, and Sheila complain with words and eyes.

I made up my mind.

Not to the strength of my people.

I decided to put up with that will that my people had been dying to be strong for the past year.

"Okay."

I snort.

I felt the place loose a little.

"Sheila goes east like this. Cecil, Rowan and Sarasa head south. The target is a demon. Don't go too far. If you don't think so, retreat."

"" "" Roger!!

Me and my crew scatter in all directions.

[Detection] I headed north as I explored the situation of my people.

Eventually we go into the woods.

As depression and trees grew, I did not slow down and followed the magical reaction of the matter.

The distance gradually shrinks.

Then the opponent stopped moving.

Over there, he probably released [Detection] and realized it.

Being caught up as it is.

And counting backwards from speed, that the other person is me...

Exit to the open place.

The ground was slightly wet.

Something like a shallow swamp, but not enough to take your legs off.

I will finally confront you.

That wasn't Materus.

On a berry short blonde, with purple eyes that tend to lay low.

Thin and supple, yet never out of feminine appeal.

It was rather emphasizing a large, sticking chest.

"Again, you too?...... Musha"

"Is it Mr. Russell, after all? Is that okay, about the other members?

"Are you worried?

Then Musha moved Pickle and her eyebrows.

"Right, because you're a senior I've spent a year with."

"I didn't say that."

"Don't worry, Musha. Whatever I say, they're stronger."

If you're demons, it's not enough to kick your ass.