The wife of the villains, returning to death to change her mind.

I noticed that there was a wide range of spaces in front of me.

However, it was obvious that it was not outside, but inside some kind of building.

It's like the Great Hall...

But it didn't matter.

What mattered to me at the time was not the size of the room, above all the sense of crisis.

It was a gigantic object that existed in the center of the room.

Beyond my height, it seemed to be a building of its own, it seemed to be made of something lacquered black, but metallic.

The shape is like that of a person, but it is only a rough shape. The thickness of the arm, the size of the foot, the fallen eyes, and various other parts were very different from people.

But I knew this existence.

No, I don't know the details... but I was thoroughly taught in college monsters what monsters are like.

"In other words, this is..."

"... magic doll [Golem]"

I knew it was called that.

I don't know how long it's been since I showed up here when my thoughts got there.

I think I felt it for a few minutes, but it was probably just a few seconds.

As soon as I started, the magic doll finally started to move.

The dark orbit was dormant with a blur of light, and the body that did not move slightly seemed dull, but it certainly moved.

Then, when I was seen in those eyes, I started to grovel and move.

From there, my battle began.

A magic doll that was swinging its arms and attacking.

However, at best, I can do it, but I can avoid it somehow...

It goes without saying that battle was not something to be called.

However, only the consciousness of not being able to die managed to move my body at that time.

I don't think I've thought much of it.

"I can't afford to think..."

But I think that's good.

I was able to avoid the attack of that gigantic being for a while, as if I were a street performer.

This was a very strange thing.

After all, this is probably one of the most important facilities in the labyrinth, called the [Lord's Room].

The presence there was a powerful monster called the [Lord]... that magical doll was supposed to be just like that.

I don't know how much [Lord] I am.

Even though there are various things called "Lord", from the existence called "Shallow Lord", which is in a relatively shallow part, to the great thing called "Labyrinth Lord", which is said to control and protect the labyrinth itself.

However, in any case, it was not a very enemy-like opponent for me, and naturally, I could not avoid the attack.

"And yet..."

However, if I had deep doubts about it and started to think about it, I would have become completely stuck and crushed at some point.

It was truly a miracle that I kept on losing my life for a while.

"Still..."

Yeah, but still.

My strength was also limited.

I was able to keep moving at a faster rate than usual, as if I were gushing out of somewhere, but at a certain moment, my strength was suddenly released.

And then, as if looking at the moment, the enormous arm of the magic doll approached me.

... this is the end of it.

The moment I thought so,

Eugagin!

And the roar rang around, and the magical doll's arm stood still in the air.

There seemed to be nothing there at all, but it certainly seemed to be stationary on the invisible wall, wondering with a blurry head, a voice was heard from behind.

"...... it looks like you made it in time."

If you look at it, there's

"... Elaine-sensei...?"

"Yes, Anna, you've done well, you're all right."

The duchess of a neighbouring country laughed at me in a dependable manner.

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Oh, I'm so glad.

Immediately after I entered the great hall, I thought so.

Of course, I immediately understood that it was not a relaxing situation, and as soon as I saw the huge magic doll waving its arms wide, I immediately dispatched my magic.

It was a sorcery shield, poured out as much magic as I could pour out, and it was the strongest thing I could release.

Fortunately, I managed to prevent that huge mass and understood it by feeling, but I also felt that it was not something that I could withstand many times.

I jump off Jill's back.

Immediately after that, Jill changes into a human appearance.

I couldn't let Anna see me.

Technically, it might have been visible at the time of entering this great hall, but it would have been too much to remember to see Anna's complexion.

When I spoke to him for the time being, he looked dull, but he called me by my name, so it was probably okay.

In the meantime, in order to distance herself from the Magic Doll, she gave herself a physical strengthening and took Anna away from the scene.

Strangely enough, the movement of the Magic Doll was so slow that it was far enough away.

"... escape like this..."

I thought about it, but shortly after Anna and I left the magic doll, the movement of the magic doll grew faster and came after us.

I waved my arms again, so I thought it was a bad idea and tried to deploy my magic shield...

"Hmm, the Black Gold Magic Doll [Black Gold Golem]." Some of them are unusual. "

With such a voice, Jill stepped out in front of us...... or behind us...... and opposed the magical doll, and took her arm with one hand.

Although it was not very powerful, the Magic Doll had a mass that could not have been done, but it could be said that the Dragon Man did not have common sense.

And Jill looks back at me and says:

"Elaine, I'll take care of this. You guys should leave this hall." I'll take this one down. Then, if you leave the labyrinth slowly, that's fine. "

"... are you okay?"

"Who do you think I am?... well, as long as the opponent is as powerful as my aunt, he's just proud of his power. If that's how it is, here... it was like this!"

While saying it, if you put your arms around it like you put all your strength into it, the magic doll will be blown away.

I see, it doesn't seem to be a problem at all.

That's what I understood.

"Okay. I'll take care of it... we'll be waiting outside the room..."

"Hmm, I'll enjoy the fight for a while...!"

Jill heard or did not hear until the end, and flew towards the magic doll that blew up.

Greetings, whether you're stressed out or you like fighting in the first place, it's really fun.

Relieved, I walked out of the room holding Anna in my arms.

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"... are you okay?"

Exit the Great Hall and drop Anna off at the end of the hall.

In the labyrinth, there was a space called the [Safe Zone] where no monsters came, and I could tell from the signs.

Of course, to a certain extent, only those who were skilled in sorcery, but I understood that.

That's why I decided I could rest Anna with peace of mind.

You're gradually becoming aware of my voice. Anna looked at me with a solid eye,

"Doctor Elaine... yes, somehow. But this place... um..."

It seems that I am worried about my situation again.

I explain to her.

"This is the labyrinth of the academy." It hits the deepest part of it. Previously on [Labyrinth Lord], you were opposed to me. The Black Gold Magic Doll... it's quite a monster, but you survived well... "

I don't know how long it was relative to that.

But it was not very easy to believe that a girl about seven years old could be cast out in front of him and live for many minutes.

It was impossible to say that Anna was actually cheerful, but it was impossible because she seemed to be doing well.

I was a little concerned about the reason.

Anna looked strange in my words,

"... that's unexpected to me... but this is how I live."

"Yes, I'm injured... even if it's a scratch, it's fine to leave it almost intact." I'm relieved... "

But is it better to leave that person alone than that?

I heard you were worried about Jill.

I answer indescribably and misleadingly.

"Ah, that guy... he's got a lot of special magic tools, so he should be fine." That magic doll is a physics system, and there are things that can be defended by all of them. I won't die. "

Although it was quite a fitting explanation, Anna was a child and Jill's age hadn't been clearly identified.

And he nodded as he was convinced,

Well, that's good to know.

That's what I said.

I say to Anna like that.

That's right, Sylvie was worried, so let's get some rest and hurry back.

What, your mother?

"Yes, you suddenly disappeared... I came here to hear that from Sylvie." She said... she can't do it herself because she's in a position to do it. But you bowed your head to me. that Sylvie.... "

Everyone will understand how much it means for the current saintly woman to do it.

even if it is against a relative.

It's kind of like the king bowing his head.

So, Anna was surprised, but somewhat relieved,

I see... your mother...

"Yes, by the way, I'd like to ask you a question, why are you here?"

I was concerned about that.

Because it is a strange place to come to suddenly.

As for Anna, she didn't seem to have anything to hide, so she explained it to me honestly.

It was said by the martial arts instructor that he came here.

And something was glowing at the entrance, and when I noticed it, it was flying here.

When I heard them, I thought, well, that's enough.

In other words, that martial arts instructor... "

I've been thinking about that.

"... oh? Why are you still alive...?" And you're... the Duchess, Elaine-sama, aren't you? "

Such a voice suddenly came.

Suddenly raising his face, a man in a robe wrapped by a professor of the college stood there, staring at him with a bright face.

Look at him, Anna hides behind me, and then,

"... instructor Rigala..."

"She murmured.

That's just the name of the instructor Anna was talking about.

"Anna, it looks like you acted as I told you, but it's strange." There's a lot of minor scratches, but that's it, isn't it? Why? How the hell did you do that? "

Riggera is slowly approaching the distance.

But I asked, sheltering Anna behind me.

"More than that, I'm curious about who you are." Why did you send Anna here in the first place...? "

"Hmm. Don't you see? Well, I don't know... I don't know about the Puppets. No matter how many magicians you are, that would be the limit of the Puppets... now, what is it? Let me show you."

As Rigala says so, a black vortex suddenly develops around him.

It was a vortex of magic power, a phenomenon that occurred when it unleashed powerful magic power.

Why do you do that?

The meaning is clear the next moment.

"When the black vortex subsided, I was standing there..."

"... the devil?"

Anna said so in a frightened voice.

I see, indeed, and I think so while listening to it.

The figure resembled a demon.

Satan is a kind of monster that is said to be a sinister power, but its characteristics are very famous.

In other words, pale black skin, bat-like wings, winding corners, pitch-black eyes...

"Satan, right. Well, we're said to have a factor of the higher demons, so it's not a mistake." But not exactly. I'm a Dark Demon. One of the Devil Race... do you know? I don't know.

He looked very in a good mood, as if talking to himself, but singing to himself.

However, it looks like we are in the eye and it is obvious that we are looking at it like an insect.

I see, I thought it was evil.

And that's probably why Jill came after him.

Jill is a demon but has no extreme hostility to the Puppets.

Somewhat less interested, or less willing to get into the shoulder, but at the same time seemingly without aggressive thoughts.

However, this Black Demon Clan... was hostile to the Puppets in the first place.

If this kind of existence is a demonic race, I felt that the Episcopal Church would lean toward the pope supremacy.

"Well, even so, I think it's too late to start rejecting all subspecies other than the Demons..."

"The Black Demon Clan, right?" Why on earth would you get involved with this girl? I don't know what to say, but there are children everywhere. Nothing special..... "

"There's nothing you can't do, right? You think I don't know anything? She is the next saintess. In other words... we are an obstacle to the Demon Clan. That's why in the meantime... I want to get rid of it as soon as I can. That's why I sent you here... but it's strange. It couldn't have survived."

"It's getting in the way for the Demon Clan..."

Indeed, in the future, the demonic kingdom and the populace-centered kingdom will stand in conflict.

Midway through the Cold War, we are still in conflict, but in the future this relationship will become more advanced and move towards all-out war.

At best, it's just a skirmish.

In other words, in anticipation of the war, is it about crushing the Holy Lady who will be a force in battle?

However, the role of the Holy Maiden is mainly to purify the sanctuary.

More than that... well, there is certainly a powerful power of the healing system to purify, so if there is one, it will stand in the way.

However, from now on, when I was told that I had to be vigilant and not crushed... I felt like it was subtle.

I ask with concern.

"The power of the Holy Maiden is used to purify the land." I don't think there's anything wrong with the Demon Clan, though. "

"Huh...? I see, maybe it's you guys who don't know... this is good." Well, if that's the case, that's fine. more than that.... "

More than that?

"... please... die."

The moment I said that, the figure of the Black Demon Clan disappeared.

Then, aiming at my neck, the sword and the claws that stretched so much that they misunderstood, impinged on my neck.

I would say that we have already closed the question and answer.

As for me, I wanted to hear more about it, but this Black Demon Clan... from Rigala's point of view, I decided that I shouldn't give them any information.

Well, I don't think we should have told you this much, but if we were going to kill you anyway, we might have wanted to see how much we know.

And I was satisfied after confirming that I didn't have much knowledge.

It was quite an irritating story, but it was rational even though it was enemies.

I would have done the same in his place.

But that doesn't mean he's going to be killed as he wants.

I put up a magic shield to prevent its claws.

Rigala seems to have felt it.

”... for the Pu people, let's do it, shall we?”

With that, he stepped back and unleashed his magic.

It's a flame-type thing that pours out powerful magic and incites us like a tornado.

The output was not in order, either because it should be called a driftwood or because it was different from the amount of magic power the Puppets possessed.

It's just that Jill is second only to the Dragon Man.

Naturally, I have much more magic power than I do,

"... this might be bad..."

That's the kind of word that leaks out of my mouth.

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"...... no... this is no good!"

I heard a voice coming from behind me.

Anna was the one who cried out, perhaps anxious because she was struck by such powerful magic power.

I understand the fright.

She was raised as the next saintess, and although she is much calmer than her age, she is still only a seven-year-old girl.

I should have spoken out a little more in consideration of her feelings.

But surprisingly, the moment Anna said that, something amazing happened.

At that moment, the flame tornado that was covering the surroundings disappeared as if it was losing its strength.

"Huh...?"

I wasn't the only one puzzled.

Maybe the Black Demon Clan... I thought that Rigala dared to disappear, but it wasn't.

"... what, what...?"

He had a strange look on his face.

Besides, my body is slow.

A closer look revealed that the physical strengthening sorcery that was supposed to be on his body had dissolved.

"This is..."

Thinking so, I let go of the magic without missing this gap.

Stone Spear Stone Javelin !

It's the fastest, hardest to scatter because of its mass, and the closest to a physical attack.

That's why I chose, but it seemed to be the right choice, and the stone spear struck Rigala's abdomen accurately.

"Hmm... idiot... damn..."

Of course, Riggera was willing to avoid it, but my magic was faster than his speed, which didn't require any physical strengthening.

Since it also has tracking performance, it was useless even if I shifted my body slightly.

It's a surgical technique that doesn't exist in this era, which is probably why I couldn't deal with it.

In other words, this attack was successful because of the many elements involved.

"But..."

"... for today, I'll pull it around... but I'll see you again..." Rigala said, then began to concentrate some magic power.

"Grrrr!"

I tried to assemble magic to strike again, but Rigala was faster than that.

The magic circle fluttered in the air, and immediately after that, Rigala's body thinned out and she was swallowed by the black darkness.

Perhaps, transfer magic.

It was supposed to require a huge amount of magic power and a complicated magic technique, but it would still be terrifying for the Black Devil to be able to do it in such an instant.

But... my sorcery... hit me normally.

Although many coincidences would have happened, it was strange.

Anyway, it seemed that Rigala's magic power had completely disappeared from her surroundings and that the crisis had finally relieved her, so I looked back at Anna.

"... looks like you've managed to do something about it."

Then,

”Hah, yes... hah, hah...”

Anna, who seemed to be out of breath, collapsed into the spot.

Apparently, I used some sort of [power], so I understood.

And [something] that I couldn't observe earlier.

It was probably because of Anna.

Rigala's magic disappeared when she screamed to wake up the hysteria, of course I thought there would be some connection, but the guess was right.

"But what power does she have..."

After returning to the college, I can look into it, but I think it might be better to reveal it here in order to see how Anna is doing now.

It could be a dangerous force.

I tell Anna.

”Anna... you used some power just now.”

"Huh...? Is that so?" I don't know.... "

I continued to tell Anna that I was puzzled.

"It was probably because of your power that Rigala's magic seemed to have disappeared." But because of that, you're draining a lot of your energy right now... it's pretty painful, right? "

"Yes... I'm going to fall even now..."

"That's right. So, maybe you're still using your strength, so... I don't think that's a good idea." However, if you narrow down your power to a certain extent, you can stop it. So... do you mind if I take a look? "

"What do you mean...?"

I was wondering if I could tell your special attribute magic power from here.

Anna looked surprised at this.

That would be true.

She is the next Saintess, and she should have the power of [Purification].

However, it was an insult in a sense to be said to have special attribute magic power.

But Anna thought about it a little bit,

"Please, please... I was really curious." What is my... power? "

That's what I said.

So I'm going to

"I've got your consent." Well then, you don't mind falling asleep... it's easier to do that. "

"I see..."

Anna then loses consciousness as the light comes on.

I could tell that she was enduring it with her mental strength.

Even though he was young, he was still quite patient.

I felt like Sylvie in the old days.

"Oops, that's more of this girl's power than that... erm..."

I shed magic power over Anna's body and looked at it.

I can see it with my own eyes to some extent, but this was more certain.

The range of special attribute magic power that you can see with your eyes is a rough direction of force, and it is very tough when you glance at it if it is not what I have judged so far.

As a matter of fact, I knew that Anna probably had some kind of special attribute magic power, but I couldn't tell without looking into it with a type of power I hadn't seen before.

"... this is it. Is the magic force... being sucked?" I see... the absorption system. I've seen the Health Absorption System before, but it's the first time I've seen magic power... but now I know. After all, you were absorbing Rigarra's power..... "

That's probably why his physical strengthening disappeared.

If I wanted to go further, maybe that's why I survived against the Magic Doll.

Normally, it was impossible to escape to a magic doll that was moving at high speed.

However, it was only driven by magic power.

In other words, if you continue to release the magic power, the movement will only be slow.

Unconsciously, Anna kept doing it, which is probably why she managed to survive until we arrived.

If I could, if I could get rid of all my magic power, I could theoretically defeat Anna over that magic doll.

The same was true for Rigala.

However, I can't control that much force, so if it is manifested in a half-form, it will be such a place.

Nevertheless, it turns out that this is ridiculous.

Now it's clear that Anna isn't a saintly lady.

I don't have the power to purify.

I don't think we can inherit Sylvie's tracks.

So, is their parent-child relationship going to be okay?

I was a little worried about that.

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After a while, Jill came out of the Great Hall with a clean face.

In his hand, he looked satisfied with the magic stone that the magic doll had.

But when you see our sarcastic appearance,

"... what happened?"

And he asked me, and I explained to him about the Black Demon tribe,

"I didn't even notice the signs. If I had noticed, I would have been saved."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"I don't have a choice." The door blocking the Great Hall and here seems to completely block the magic power. "

It didn't tell me how Jill was fighting inside.

It would be a different story if it were detected by an irrational output with the same magic power as Jill, but Jill couldn't because she didn't have the technology.

"Hmm... well, let's just keep it that way." But, did he escape... and is he no longer in this country? "

I don't know. I said I'd see you again, so I'm just having healing magic done somewhere, but I might still be there.

"I see... then I will continue my stay for a while." Oops, we need to get you out of the labyrinth before that happens. That girl seems to have lost consciousness just fine, and she won't even notice if I put her on my back. "

Well, then, please.

So we left the labyrinth behind.