At Each Battlefield
<<Fourth Unit Commander 'Vijikaranna' has been captured through a demon's Brainwashing Skill.>>
...The heck that Long Purple's doing.
I went out of my way to save her and she got herself in a new hot mess right away.
<<Her mind was a mix of envy and hostility due to being saved by Kajikawa Hikaru. This mental turmoil was exploited.>>
Eh, why does that make it sound like I'm the cause of her brainwash.
What am I even supposed to do at that revelation. Heck, she should thank me instead. Wait nah, I don't need it. I dunno how to react if she says 'Thank you' with an indignant look.
...Here I am feeling a slight regret for saving her.
Yet abandoning her would leave a bad taste in my mouth so I still think I made the right choice.
This is gonna become trouble later on, isn't it. Ah man, what a pain.
<<...It is necessary to reapply Brainwashing Skill multiple times over a period of time in order to successfully complete the brainwash of a high level target, as such they have moved somewhere with no interruptions.>>
Eh, where to?
<<It is--->>
...
Well done Commander Long Purple! I didn't have much expectations on you strength-wise, but good job all the same!
Haha, you really don't need a reason to save people even if they get on your nerve, she's still on the same side hahahaha!
...Gotta say that's some awful change of heart from me.
Now then, this one maybe an unexpected good harvest but the other miscalculation is a quite bit more troublesome.
Black Dragon is coming for Alma.
That in itself was within expectations. Alma has gotten a lot stronger than her tourney days, she should manage against Black Dragon if he was still as strong as the last time I saw him.
The problem here is the fact that Black Dragon has also become much much stronger.
His Mana, Life Force and Attributes, all of them have shot through the roof.
Did he do some leveling sessions? Nah can't be, the difference is too much. He's easily doubled his strength.
<<As a result of having Tame State overwritten by Demon King, Black Dragon has inherited parts of Demon King's Attributes. His current average Attributes range from 6000-7000.>>
...This is bad. Alma may be stronger now but that's not an opponent she can take on alone.
They're already locked in combat too. This can't go on.
It'll take me 10 minutes to get where Alma is even at my highest flying speed.
Can't believe we got placed from end to end of the continent. No for real, I'm so mad.
If only Reina and Hiyoko were close by her, they could have worked together but those two have their hands full too.
...Oh, someone is coming near Alma.
Reinforcement? Just who is...
~~~~~~~Alma's POV~~~~~~~~
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『VAOOOOOAAAAAAAAA!!』
"Kuh...!"
I narrowly dodged Black Dragon's breath with buffed Ground Shrink.
That attack would have erased me if I was late by even half a second.
It seems Black Dragon really was kidnapped by Demon King.
Demon King's previous life was hero 'Ryota Souma'. Black Dragon's original owner.
As it seems, Black Dragon has chosen to ally himself with his reborn owner.
...I guess Black Dragon puts Demon King (Ryota) above humanity.
I wonder if this world without that hero was so unimportant for Black Dragon for him to easily switch side like this.
Either way, he's really strong.
Much stronger than that time I saw him at the Monster Prairie during the Hunting Fest.
Even his strength back then sent a shiver down my spine and it's way above that now.
I can't win, alone...!
『SHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!』
"Sei!!"
I used Grand Blade and Farslash combination move to stop a slash Black Dragon sent with his wing.
I have to constantly buff myself with Energy and Mana Control otherwise I'm no match at all.
I'll run out of fuel at this rate. I don't think I can run away with Black Dragon chasing me either.
My only means of survival is defeating Black Dragon, but that's asking for the impossible.
Hikaru is moving here incredibly fast but he likely won't make it in time.
Why do we keep getting separated even though all I wanted was to stay together forever.
...The next breath is coming.
I have to dodge--
"Halt, Black Dragon!!"
Someone's voice resounded.
A middle aged man riding a big bird magic beast is glaring at Black Dragon with a grim look on his face.
I think he's...
Black Dragon's current owner...?
"Do you even realize what you're doing! How could you...!"
『Gwuu...!! Gaaaaaaaaa!!』
"Guh...!?"
Black Dragon changed its attention to his owner, 'Ranaia Souma' and mercilessly shot a breath at him.
Ranaia Souma barely dodged it by directing his bird ride.
"Haven't you been protecting our country to honor your promise with Hero Ryota!? Now that he's been reborn, you so easily wish to destroy instead!? Is that how much we meant to you...!?"
『Vaaaa...!!』
"Answer me, Black Dragon!!"
Black Dragon responded Souma's bellow only with growls.
I could tell he was tearing up even from this far away.
...I understand his feelings, betrayed by the partner that had always fought by his side.
"Almatina-dono!!"
"!"
Souma shouted.
He knew my name?
"I shall hold the fort here! You must get as far away as possible!"
"But, how about you...!"
"Rest assured. Nobody is more familiar with his fighting style than me. Please let me take care of him."
"You can't do it alone. But we should manage with two. We have to fight together."
"I appreciate your kindness... However, I must politely decline."
"...What?"
"I truly apologize for what happened at Randorainam's Hunting Fest. Letting him run amok and you getting hurt in the process. All of it lies on my fault."
Souma bowed at me.
...This is no time for that.
"I have no right to receive your kindness. Please focus on ensuring your own safety."
After saying that, Souma summoned more magic beasts and stared Black Dragon down.
No, what he's doing is suicidal. I have to help...!
"Go!"
!?
One of bird magic beasts summoned by Souma grabbed my shoulders and flew high into the sky.
We're getting farther and farther away from Black Dragon. He's taking me away by force...!?
"Let me down! If you keep this up...!"
"Let's do this Black Dragon! This is my way to make amends as your owner!"
He's charging at Black Dragon along with eight magic beasts.
No, none of those beasts is weak by any means, but they can't measure up to Black Dragon.
I overheard Black Dragon's weak yet firm whisper as Souma charged in.
『...Kill me, Rana.』
~~~~~~~~~Unit 5's Commander Jangrajima's POV~~~~~~~~~
We're peeking at the town from a cover to see demons walking around like they own the damn place.
Next to me, Nakram is glaring at those demons in a crouching position. Calm down, you're just gonna get ganged up if you jump out now.
This town is my home, yet the mix of nostalgia and the ominous aura is making me sick in the stomach.
"...The townscapes, are more intact than I thought. Look, even that store is pretty much undamaged, haha..."
"..."
"They're crawling all over the place. It's like we're in a demon town."
I found myself alone and surrounded by demons after getting teleported to Continent 3.
I would have died a dog's death if not for Ultimate Brawler 'Juurou' from Continent 1 teleporting in not long after me.
Same with Nakram. We gotta think the possibility of our forces decimated if everybody else was in the same situation...
We're moving together with Juurou-shi as a group for now.
I feel shameful to admit that just me and Nakram are nowhere near capable enough to save other people.
"Those demons are tending the stores. They've got weapon, clothing and even daily necessities for sale."
"They took every single one of those stores from the people who lived here...! Screw you, demons...!!"
"Cool it... Wonder if there's a survivor?"
"Doubt it. Not like they gonna get treated nicely even if they were taken captive."
Juurou-shi scratched his ruffled red hair as he whispered.
...Figured. We're talking about demons after all, they've got no reason to keep humans alive.
No, wait. Is that for sure?
Can't they have been made to slave away as workers?
...We gotta save them quick if so.
But we need more people to make that a reality.
Please bear it for a little more my people.
I'll definitely take you all back----
"...Eh?"
"Hm, what's up?"
"T-the head of demon tending that weapon store just..."
"...Eh?"
I looked at the direction Nakram pointed with Clairvoyance and saw a headless demon gushing blood out of its neck.
All the nearby demons also got their heads soundlessly chopped off one after another.
By a dagger-holding small hand popping out of shadow.
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