'Lord Atobe you are brilliant. All of your people have not only strength, but courage and compassion in all of you. I salute you from the bottom of my heart.
You, Seraphina, were the one who supported me at the critical point in the battle.
''It is because of this shield. Otherwise, the shield would have failed to do its job... the shield will be returned to you after it is serviced.
'Oh, no. If you like it, Seraphina, you can keep that shield. We don't have any members to equip it yet, and there may be times when we need your help again.
'My brother is actively soliciting................I want to be invited like that too.
'It would certainly be reassuring to have Seraphina-san join us. But the Guild Saber mission is important to me as well. It would be a great honor just to be able to fight with you like this sometimes.
I don't mean to be a solicitor - when I say that, that's a little different from what I really mean. The range of tactics you can choose from is completely different when Seraphina-san is around and when she's not.
But I can't say it's too much to ask. Since they have helped me enough so far, I should probably wait a while before using the 'Saber Ticket'.
''We'll be stronger too, so as not to be too lenient with Seraphina-san. So please let me join you again sometime, somewhere.
''What do you mean.......you are the embodiment of Lord Atobe and the others. That a party's strength is not all about its level.
Serafina-san told me, and I'm convinced that it's true - everyone at the party laughed at me.
'Most of all, Arihito is contributing more than his level. Compared to him, I still have a lot of work to do.''
''Oh no...Elitia-san, you are too humble to say such a thing after such an incredible attack.
''It was ... cool. I can't do it like Elitia, but I admire it.
What's the matter with you all of a sudden, it's not cool, it's not...
Even Melissa praises her, so Elitia is blushing and embarrassed. No one is ever not happy to be praised for their fighting skills.
''Atobe-dono, whenever you are close to your appointment, please call me. It's not a shy thing to do, I'm here because I want to be.
Thank you, Miss Seraphina.
I shook hands with Ms. Serafina on behalf of the party. Serafina-san's hand, which she removed from my small hand, was large for a woman, but it felt smaller than I expected.
'Even though we still have plenty of time to spare, we can't leave Ms. Rolando the way she is for long. Let's go, Mr. Rear.
Yes but there's one thing that bothers me.
Someone who claims to have been in this labyrinth long before we did. And if it was Gray, he'd be waiting for a chance to make a move.
-- but he wouldn't do such a foolish thing. I had good reason to think so, but once we were through the passage between the rock walls, I had no choice but to hold my head up.
'It's finally over - the bastard in the suit, and the women. After fighting that monster, you should be in shambles by now...!
A cave to get out of the labyrinth. The one standing on the path to it is Gray - and he has a number of huge demons behind him.
''I can't believe you'd go that far. Are you trying to crush us with 'blame'?
Oh, my God........three such huge mantis force.......
'How did you bring me to 'Arachnephilia'.......how did you bring me here.......!
The demon you encountered
Ocean Mantis 3, level 6, in combat, drop: ?
3 Arachnephilia 3, level 6 in combat Drop: Blacknet
''........You brought the demons that you collected using the call sign to this point. For that amount of time, you must have the skills to attribute hostility to others.
"Hahaha, I'll tell you before I put you in the hospital. I've got the ability to counteract hostility. Look at them, they're in the vicinity and they're not shooting at me.
I see - and I agree. If you're willing to talk that much yourself, there were other things I wanted to ask.
"What are you going to do after you attack us here?
I can't tell you that much. I just happen to be here, okay? And you guys just get attacked by demons by accident. Getting attacked by a horde of demons when you're exhausted is just bad luck... hahahahaha!
I could see what you were going to do, and I dared to ask - of course, you're going to bring back the evidence of defeating the 'merciless decapitation' and take credit for it.
'Well you're mistaken about some things. But we're not nice enough to tell you that, either.
'You misunderstood? Does the Sword of Death mean that a demon of this magnitude can be easily defeated? Don't push yourself, you can't even walk without being supported, can you?
Elitia was miffed, but she didn't seem to want to talk back anymore. I agree with you - now we'll just have to show this guy the results.
Now, let me go with the high ground. You'll do what you're paid for, demons...!
The three vanguard mantises, which had turned hostile as soon as they saw us, try to move in unison. Serafina-san takes a position in the vanguard, resting Elitia in a safe place, and we try to return fire - but.
Something I, and Gray, never imagined would happen at all. The three vanguards were attacked 'from behind' all at once.
''Geez...!
"Kisshhhh!
One of them was engulfed in flames as glowing letters appeared at their feet - the other one was hit with a vigorous mass of light, and the last one was greatly frightened by two bullets.
''Aricht, boys, you are still safe!
Arihito, my brother.........everyone.......
Current Situation
Ceres activates Fire Text and hits Ocean Mantis A.
Takuma activates the "Air Armor Bullet" → "Ocean Mantis B" is hit.
Luka activates "Double Action" and hits "Ocean Mantis C" in two steps.
The people who were in the labyrinth, which was supposed to be forbidden to pass, were unexpected people - Celes, Takuma and Shiori, carried by Steiner-san. And even Luka-san, who held a small magic gun in both hands.
''Madoka.......you brought everyone here.......!
''No, when I was in the workshop with Celes-san, you all said that one by one... because you wanted to help Aricht-san...''
'I'm going to have to watch my brother fight but it's been a long time since he's tried to make a move on me. I'm sorry, I'm sorry for getting my tea in.
"And in the unlikely event that Alihit doesn't come to pick up the suit, I don't want him to. I'll show you that if you're trained, your 'supporters' won't be that low, either.
''Atobe-sama, we've decided to become Atobe-sama's 'co-operative party' and we're in! It's going to take a little while to defeat the demon, but just wait a little longer!''
Gray can't swallow the situation and can't do anything about the vanguard that's trying to head to Celes-san and her party instead of us - all that's left is 'Arachnephilia' and the others.
''Ku, spiders ... do them! Your enemies are over there, don't make a mistake!
I thought it was possible - but I heard it was better to make it visible to Grey.
'--Come on, 'Arachne Mage!
Current Situation
Aricht summons the Arachne Mage.
Grasping the summoning stone pendant and summoning the Arachne Mage - Grey, who saw it, sat back on the spot, just as he did when he saw the 'Merciless Decapitation'.
''Well, demonslayer.......You even tamed the 'spider'.......''
'Arachne Mage' speaks something to 'Arachne Filia' and the others - they don't hear it as a sound, but 'Arachne Filia' and the others seem to have heard it, and they walk away to the grassland without doing anything.
Gray was torn and didn't even come towards us - he stood up while almost falling down and tried to escape out of the labyrinth.
''Kut........it's been too long since I've been away from my senses after all.......!
"--Hey!
''The 'praying mantis' is essentially the strongest category of demon in the seventh district.......it's not a simple matter.......!
Ceres-san and the other five are fighting a good battle, but they are not going to win easily. Igarashi-san and Theresa have already started running - Melissa rides Sion and goes around to avoid turning in front of the enemy, wielding the 'Meat Slicing Knife (Butcher's Knife)' that she has changed hands with to take a chance.
''I'm getting yakier too.......in the past, I would have let you go to heaven with two shots.......!
Luka-san may have metal in his boots, or he is kicking and receiving a mantis sickle with the sole of his foot - his fighting style in his suit may have been influenced by a famous footworker, after all.
Volunteers from other parties to join the fight
The party of "Ceres" has applied for a co-operative fight.
"-Oh!
Takuma, who is a master of martial arts, unleashes a palm bottom with a powerful step and breaks the stance of the mantis - whereupon Igarashi-san and Theresia try to make a follow-up attack.
''--Rearly-kun, please!
Huh...!
I accepted Celes-san and the others' application - I raised my hand and shouted, thanking Celes-san and the others for coming to join us.
Current Situation
Aricht activates Total Mutual Support. Time limit 120 seconds.
The support range has been enhanced for the party of "Alihit" and the co-op party.
Enhancements to individual party members' skills are extended to all.
The entire party is strengthened by the "Gunwolf Stance".
The entire party is strengthened by "The Art of the Sword 2".
The whole party is strengthened by "knife handling".
The entire party is strengthened by the "drop rate increase".
The whole party is strengthened by the "lucky dwarf".
The entire party is strengthened by "Magical Mastery 2".
The entire party is strengthened by "Fist Fighting 2".
The entire party is strengthened by "Butoh-jutsu 1".
The entire party is strengthened by "Armor Combat 1".
The entire party is enhanced by Haute Couture
The entire party is strengthened by "Assassination Technique 2".
What.... what is this...
The skill of enhancement... this is what Master Atobe...?
...!
Sharing everyone's enhanced skills, 'mutual support'. The one who benefited most from it this time was Takuma - many skills were apparently adapted to his fighting style.
But my companions were not defeated either. Igarashi-san takes the stance of 'Lightning Rage' and Theresia takes the stance of 'Azure Slash'.
''Let's go, Theresia-san!
Huh...!
"--Igarashi-san, Theresa! "I support you!
Without hesitation, I load the dark bullet stone into my magic gun and shoot. Luka-san, who noticed it even at a distance, whistles - and Serafina-san, as the second line, sets up a body hit on the 'mantis' while holding her shield.
''--Haah!
"Oh........you are beyond brave. Steiner, you are not to be outdone!
"Wow, I can't really say I'm not much of a fighter, can I?
'Big brother, we can go too, whenever you want!
''You need to give me timing instructions, Mr. Aricht........!
'Yeah let's go, you two! 'Support Coordination (Chain Support)' and 'Rear Line'!
Misaki's Blast Card, Suzuna's Storm Arrow and my Force Shoot Bounce are shot at the three courageous mantis. The three praying mantises that had already been drained of their strength by the coordinated attack, strengthened by the mutual support of the entirety, sank to the earth at the same time.
Current Status◆
Defeat the 3 "Ocean Mantis".
The 'Vanguard' was defeated, but what happened to Gray - I knew from my 'Eagle's Eye' that he hadn't escaped.
''What, I'm late in coming... but it looks like we've stalled the dumbass.
The four members of the "Four Seasons" who have transferred in afterwards are blocking Gray's path as soon as possible.
'Oops I knew you were like that. Raising your hand is a hoot.
The maple tree blocks the path, and Gray tries to take a bite - but Ibuki easily blocks him, and he can't move forward or backward.
'Why don't you give up? What you did here is probably bad.
Yes you need to get your shit together and stop thinking about all the bad things.
Shut up... oh, I am...
Don't do it, Gray!
Gray doesn't respond to Anna and Ryoko-san's persuasion, but takes something out and slams it on the ground - it's a smoke screen.
''Move.....gah........ah...!
However, Gray didn't get away with it, and after the smoke screen cleared - a man in armor with an eye patch grabbed Gray's chest and fished it up with one hand.
'Hey! Greetings. What are you doing here, you little bastard?
Khosrow, you can't do anything but knock him out.
Yes, sir, Master Kuzelka.
I haven't seen a woman in black armor yet in the labyrinth country - did she choose a profession such as 'knight', or is it just that her equipment is like that? I can't discern that much yet.
Seraphina's eyes widened and her name was mentioned - she was told that the support from the Guild Saber Headquarters should arrive in a few days, but she was already here. It seemed to mean that there was something unforeseen, even for her in the position of 'Third Dragon Lieutenant'.
The woman called Kuserka had flowing silver hair. Her age was not apparent at first glance, but she looked to be the same as Serafina, or slightly older.
'You must be Lieutenant Seraphina Edelbert. I apologize for the inaccuracy of the information.......As this one was a matter that was long pending in the upper echelons, the order was given to take precedence over the mission in the Sixth District. As a result, our arrival has been postponed.
I understand the situation. They, Alihito-Atobe and his party, have defeated the Named Victims. I am sorry to the Third Dragon Lieutenant, but our Guild Saber's emergency mission is already complete.
After receiving Serafina-san's report, Third Lieutenant Kuzelka looks at me - a woman with a calm demeanor, but I could see the impenetrable sharpness in her eyes when she looks at me.
She conquers the man named Khosrow, and Gray is finally lowered to the ground - but he's completely stretched out. One look at Gray's figure and she did not change her expression at all.
''We've already received several reports about his conduct to the Guild. Based on this eyewitness testimony, we will scrutinize the license's record of behavior and rule on whether or not his deeds can be charged with a crime at headquarters.
"Well, he's probably guilty. I'm sure the instructor at the training center will be worth beating up on............................oops, sorry.
With a glance at Kuserka, Khosrow cowered his shoulders. ''For the 'demon slouching', forcible recruiting, and concealment of skill use that Gray has been doing, he will now be formally punished.
'Considering what he did, it seems lenient, but.......I wonder if going to the training camp is like an imprisonment?'
Igarashi-san was quite angry, so he felt the ruling was lenient. I consider Gray's affairs out of my hands now, and I want to leave it entirely to the guild.
''Phew........it's a tough job. But as expected of you, Aricht, I'm getting strength just by talking to you. What skill is that?
''Your master should do a little more magical rehabilitation, it wasn't very powerful at all.''
..........
'Takuma is often a mercenary on the quest, so it's a good thing he's not losing his skills.
"I didn't know so many 'supporters' in Alihit.......he didn't just invite me to be his 'exclusive'. What a joke. Your clients are so well-liked, and I'm as proud of them as I am of myself.
Despite the fact that it was the first time they had fought together, the five of them were quite a combination, including Shiori-san - Madoka, who had brought us, had used 'hide' just in case, but she handed out potions to everyone as soon as the fight was over.
'Thank goodness my brother, I really think I'm going to get injured this time...'
'Sorry to worry you, Madoka. As you can see, everyone's fine.......and Elitia is okay?
'Yeah, the drop in status seems to be reversing slowly. It's still a bit low, but it should be back to normal in a few hours. And thanks to Theresia's morale release, I've regained enough of my strength.
Triple Steel has the advantage of drop-grabbing, but the health and magic recovery part is still the biggest benefit. It's not uncommon for them to be able to recover almost completely after a battle, which works well with Soulblink.
The next time you call us, we can't wait for you to call us when you can. I'm afraid that Alihito and the others are going to move up to the sixth ward.
'...Let me show you once the racket I made thanks to the Arhites.
Anna showed them the racket she had brought with her but hadn't used, and she was smiling - Ryoko-san and Ibuki were smiling when they saw it.
'The only time Anna makes this kind of face is in front of her teacher, right?
'Atobe-san, if you have time, that's fine. We'll do our best and catch up with the Sixth Ward as soon as we can.
It's a great encouragement to have a party that is moving to a similarly higher ward. I'm hopeful that there will be another opportunity for co-op eventually.
'Four Seasons,' and after Ceres and the others have transitioned ahead of us. I'll let even Khosrow-san go first, and only Kuzelka-san will remain - and.
Alihit Atobe. I want to talk to you once. Could you and Lieutenant Seraphina come to the higher guild later on?
Ms. Cuselka gave us a serious look - which suggested that what she was talking about meant a lot to us.
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