Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

The Cathedral of the Savior of the Empire is the headquarters of the Imperial Church.

It is a white tower-like building that rises in the blue sky, with a golden and luxurious decoration at the top.

In the Imperial Capital, it was a prominent building as the Imperial Palace and the School of Magic, and as a cathedral it was the tallest building on the continent.

According to information obtained in advance, my master, Lucy, has been captured on the top floor of this building.

We crossed the bridge and stood in front of the entrance.

It is early morning now, and from now on there will be a ritual in which Lucy will be the reign of the Demon King.

Me, Philia, Sophia, Leticia, Claire, Lucille, and three members of the Free Alliance.

That was the member of this rescue operation.

"You're anxious... Solon"

Philia looks up at the cathedral building worrying.

The operation was to use the names of the princess and the Virgin and, after entering the cathedral, to enter the ceremonial venue on the top floor.

And the ambush knocked Gapon out, freed Lucy and escaped, but there's no such thing as an operation in the world that works as planned.

"Besides... if it were true, I would have been able to use Lucy's book of magic"

"Just because Master Phyllia is here, the magic will replenish and my abilities will increase. Even then, Master Phyllia has done enough to help me."

"But..."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it. I will always protect Master Philia, help Dr. Lucy and defeat Gapon."

"Yeah......"

Philia looked unfloated after all.

It's because the book of magic isn't ready for use after all.

If I could just listen to you from Lucy, though maybe what's getting in the way.

"Hey Solon...... is it okay to go into the building so normally?

Sophia looked back at me and her golden hair fluttered and swayed.

Sofia seemed anxious in Sofia.

We're "traitors" so far.

The Leticians are dressed a little differently than usual, hiding their faces in the hood.

Even so, I know you're anxious to enter the cathedral from the front with dignity.

"But it's more suspicious to be here."

"Solon is always calm, isn't he? There's nothing to be afraid of."

"I'm always full of scary things. Just because you're scared doesn't change the situation."

Sophia was right about my words.

After a while, he stared at me with his jade eyes and smiled.

"Oh well. That's right. … I, the Virgin, have come to this cathedral several times"

"You did. I'm counting on you, Sophia."

Sophia nodded happily.

Meanwhile, when I saw us like that, my mouth snapped like Claire was teasing me.

"I have nothing to be afraid of. Because Mr. Solon will be with you. Is Mr. Sophia different?

"Wow, I trust you about Solon, too, don't I?

"Really? That's right."

Claire laughed.

Sophia and Claire were close friends at an early age.

I went to the same school and couldn't fight at the same party, but now the two of us are fighting together, so it was a strange feeling.

If we were talking about that, we would arrive at the large gate in the front of the diocese and Philia would give her name to the monk at the gatekeeper.

"I am Philia the Empress. This is Sophia, the Virgin of my servants. You know that.

Philia's chest is fitted with a silver brooch of twin-headed eagles.

It's a symbol of the imperial chamber, and even if you don't know about Philia, you can see it as royal with one eye.

Speaking of Sophia, moreover, she was one of the seven chosen Virgins of the Church, far superior to a monk.

The monk let us through in a panic.

So far so good.

After that, you can go help Lucy, who should be on the top floor of the cathedral.

We went inside the cathedral.

I am greeted in a majestic red carpeted hall.

Upstairs was a blowout, and the morning sun plugged through many glass windows illuminated the stained glass.

It was a mysterious atmosphere.

We started climbing the spiral stairs.

One thing bothers me.

I whispered to Leticia.

"Why would Mr. Leticia try to help Dr. Lucy?

"I'm one of them, so I guess not"

"Right. 'Cause Mr. Leticia doesn't look like that type."

"That's rude."

Leticia said so, but her face was laughing.

I guess what I said wasn't wrong.

Lucy and Leticia are fellow members of the same free alliance, but they are only comrades with a common goal, and they don't seem to have that much deep friendship.

And Leticia was a realist, for better or worse, like a man who trumpeted his people if for a purpose.

"I think you know, me and Lucy are classmates at magic school. It's just not like I was close. Lucy was a very cold, scary girl back then. … Now it seems a lot different thanks to my apprentice"

Leticia smiled all the time.

I changed Lucy.

Is that so?

"Lucy looked confident and there was something about her that I couldn't believe. She was lonely. That had led to a lack of room for attitudes towards others. But I could make you a disciple and have the confidence that I needed you."

"So Dr. Lucy has changed, you mean?

"Exactly. Believing in yourself means that people are changed."

And Leticia stared at Philia in a meaningful way.

Either way, Leticia also had the hand not to help Lucy, but to take refuge in a foreign country on their own.

What I don't do is that Leticia has a reason to save Lucy.

"... the Empire has acquired the power of the Demon King. So we just need to get the power to fight it"

"Dr. Lucy is a genius magician, but I don't think he's as combative as he is against the power of the Demon King by himself."

"We need Lucy's magical powers to develop, not Lucy's own. For example, His Highness Philia and your book of magic. [M] It's not just a supportive magic guide."

When I looked at Leticia in surprise, Leticia also stared back at me with her brown eyes.

When I tried to ask you, suddenly, a heavy shock sounded on the spot.

The gate was closed.

That's pretty steep and strict, too.

Somehow, a merchant-style man in and out was pointing at us and twitching.

The next moment, the guard monks rush towards us.

There is one thing that that means.

"I wonder if you've found out who you are."

My neighbor Leticia nodded at my crush.

"As per the line of rebels, so.... We're going to run!

We ran up the stairs.

The goal is the top floor.

From above the stairs, the monks in white clothes come this way with their swords.

It would be members of the Knights of the Basilica defending the Cathedral.

But not our enemy.

I pulled out the treasure sword Tetracord and flashed it.

Lightly the Knights collapse. Of course it's a slap.

It's just a lot of numbers. Leticia and Sophia have also defeated quite a few enemies.

but one monk advanced to attack my side.

I was right after I waved my sword down, so it wouldn't have been as dangerous as it was.

but I didn't get my opponent's sword.

"You will not forgive me for hurting my master!

Filia waved an apple tree wand and the flaming magic was unleashed.

And wrapped the white clothes of the enemy monks.

Although it was never a strong flame, the monk flickered at the heat and stopped the sword.

At that moment I rebuilt myself, monk, waved my sword, and succeeded in defeating him.

"Dear Philia...... thank you for your help"

"Did I help Solon?

"Yes, you've grown"

Phyllia let her eyes shine and smiled happily.

Even if Lucy's Apocalypse is unavailable, Philia is steadily increasing what she can do.

"Solon... victory over us!

"Yes. Be sure to serve your purpose and return to your mansion to study magic. And by then, I'm sure you'll be able to use that magic book."

"Yeah!"

I waved my sword again, covering Philia, and stepped to the next step of the stairs.