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“……Eh?”
  
   
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"........huh?"
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Whoosh~ At the heart of the battlefield, a blast of wind blew through the defeated.
 
   
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Whoosh. A single gust of wind blew over her heart that already accepted defeat.
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Yu, who was sprawled on the ground, quickly raised her head.
  
   
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Yō was laying on the ground, but she suddenly raised her head.
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The surroundings had not changed, but a blizzard had painted it white. On the other side of the blizzard, the roaring Two Headed Dragon should have been approaching. But it was strange, clearly the dragon’s presence could be felt coming closer, yet it was slowly realized that there had not been an attack on the civilians’ retreat.
  
   
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There was no change in her surroundings, the blizzard painted everything pure white. On the other side of the blizzard the twin-headed dragons were still most likely nearing their target, causing loud tremors in the process. However, it was odd. The presence of the twin-headed dragons could be felt this close, yet they still haven't started attacking the refugees.
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For Yu, who personally understood the ferocious nature of the dragon, this was obviously a strange situation.
  
   
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To Yō, who knew very well how ferocious those twin-headed dragons were, this was clearly unnatural.
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It looked as if there was a huge, invisible barrier stopping them. Once Yu realized her mistake―Maxwell was suddenly met with a sharp whirlwind strike.
  
   
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As if they were hindered by a giant wall. Just as this thought formed in Yō's mind ——
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“What!”
  
   
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in front of her eyes, Maxwell was attacked by whirling blades of tempest.
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“GEEEYAAAAAaaa!”
  
   
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"What-!?"
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Receiving an unexpected attack, Maxwell let out a startled cry. Because he had not anticipated an attack, he was mercilessly flung by the whirlwind, until he finally collided onto the ground.
  
   
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"Grraaaarghhh!!!"
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However, the attack was not finished yet.
  
   
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Maxwell let out a scream from the shock of the sudden attack. Not having anticipated being on the receiving end of an attack, Maxwell took the blows of the tempest and after a few magnificent spins, impacted the ground.
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The highly compressed air swirled around and continued to strike again and again, creating a distorted sight. But what was most frightening was that the silhouette of the caster of this whirlwind could not be seen, and yet with this difficulty of distance all of the attacks met their target. It was clear that the caster’s strength was abnormal.
  
   
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However that was not the end of it.
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"Who……Who is……!"
  
   
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Super-condensed maelstroms of wind warped his entire field of view and impacted one after the other. And yet surprisingly, those whirlwinds were launched from so far away, the source could not be seen, moreover all the projectiles hit their target. It was no ordinary ability user.
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At first everyone mistakenly thought that the attack came from the twin-headed dragon.
  
   
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"Wh-......who......!?"
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However, the attack that Maxwell had received was a blast of wind that came after air was gathered. Compared to the kind seen from the dragon before, it was completely different. Once a second howl was heard, only Yu realized that it was not the cry of a two headed dragon.
  
   
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“That sound……it isn’t the twin headed Dragon.”
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At first everyone thought the twin-headed dragons started attacking.
   
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However Maxwell was attacked by focused flashes of tempest.
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Even if her five senses were to diminish, her previous experiences would not disappear. Moreover, Yu felt that she had heard that roar before at that place.
  
   
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Similar, but different to the attacks of the twin-headed dragon before. When the second war cry echoed, only Yō noticed that it wasn't from the twin-headed dragons.
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It was a noble cry, one that people would not forget. Just as soon as she realized who this sound belonged to―Yu saw something glowing emerge from the sky as it descended.
  
   
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"This voice...... it's not from a twin-headed dragon"
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“A glowing…feather, and parchment?”
  
   
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Even with her senses greatly deteriorated, her experiences didn't go away. And that shout was somehow familiar to her.
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Countless scrolls and shimmering golden feathers floated down from the sky. These scrolls that shined brilliantly like the glowing feathers were brighter than the stars, puncturing through the darkness while slowly drifting down.
  
   
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It sounded heroic, and somewhat nostalgic. When she almost remembered who it belonged to——
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“No, not only that! Please look over there!”
  
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Yō turned her gaze upon the radiant objects that were falling from the sky.
   
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"Glowing......feathers, and parchments?"
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Her head raised towards the sky, Almathea sounded as if she were in disbelief. Following her, Yu also raised her head and was also shocked into silence. The refugees from before who already lost all reasoning were the same, and some could not believe what they were seeing, rubbing their eyes until they were completely red. <b>[That thing]</b> which appeared from the sky was just that abnormal and enormous.
  
   
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Along the glowing feathers, countless parchments were fluttering downward from the sky. Glowing just as brilliantly as the feathers, the parchments were fluttering downward shining brighter than the light from the stars, tearing apart the veil of the night.
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Yu’s lips trembled as she shook her head, believing that it was surely impossible.
  
   
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"'''No, it's not just that!! Look! '''", looking at the sky, Alma yelled in disbelief.
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“Flying in the sky is a…castle? How can that be! That thing should still be in [Underwood]……!”
  
   
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In response, Yō also looked up to the sky and lost her voice from the shock. The panicking refugees were the same. Some rubbed their eyes blood red since they couldn't believe what they saw. The thing that appeared in the sky was so large and out of place. Yō's lips were trembling and she shook her head in disbelief.
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That’s right. Yu clearly knew exactly what the massive, dark object that struck fear into everyone’s heart was.
  
   
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"A flying......castle!!? But, that should be near Underwood......!?"
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Previously situated in [Underwood], no matter how much they denied it, what lied in front of them was the vampire flying fortress― [SUN SYCHRONOUS ORBIT IN VAMPIRE KING]<ref>It was originally in all caps so... </ref> ‘s platform was now approaching from up above Yu and company’s heads.
 
   
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Yes. The enormous shadow they were looking at in fright. Yō knew what it really was.
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“Wait! Look at the flag!”
  
   
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The flying fortress of the vampires that was left floating near Underwood —— the stage of "SUN SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT in VAMPIRE KING", was now floating far above their heads.
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As everyone silently watched the fortress, one of the [Salmandra] members suddenly pointed at the flag raised and shouted. Once they comprehended what flag was being reflected in their eyes, they quickly realized who it was inside that castle.
 
   
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"Oi, look at that flag!!", yelled one of the dumbfounded looking Salamandra member while pointing at the flag fluttering on top of the castle. Looking at the flag that came into view, they realized who it belonged to.
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“That’s the Draco Grief Alliance flag!”
  
   
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"The emblem of Draco Greif!"
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“It’s Master Sala! Has Master Sala returned to Kouen City!?”
  
   
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"Sala-sama! Did Sala-sama return to Kouen City!?"
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The refugees began to shout. Not only did they see the Draco Grief Alliance, but they also saw several other flags.
 
   
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"That's not all! The emblems that are standing beside it.....can it be.....!?"
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金翅神鸟 (Golden-Winged Divine Bird), 相克之蛇 (Poised Snake), 相对双女神(Two Opposing Goddesses)<ref>If you know the correct names, please edit them in.</ref>… All of them were some of the strongest guilds’ flags. However, what attracted most of the people’s attention was a particularly noticeable flag.
  
   
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Golden Garuda. Circling Snake. Twin Goddesses facing each other. Every one of those is an emblem of a super dreadnaught class Community, but the one that really caught their attention was the one that was even more dazzling than those.
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What was on the flag resembled a golden rice plant growing with the sun rising above the ground, and standing in the center was a goddess, no, a queen.
 
   
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A golden rice flower and the sun rising from the horizon. Standing in the center, a goddess', —— no, a Queen's flag.
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In the entire heavenly court, there was only one unparalleled demon lord who held such title.
  
   
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In the Garden of the Gods, a Demon Lord with a unique title.
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Little Garden’s Number 3 [Queen Halloween]’s flag was raised at the top of the castle, fluttering in the wind.
  
   
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At the highest point was fluttering the flag of Little Garden's 3 Digit Community, Queen Halloween.
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“It’s the queen! That’s the queen’s flag!”
  
   
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"It's the Queen! The Queen's flag!"
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“Isn’t that the demon lord who’s equally matched with Shiroyasha-sama!”
  
   
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"The Demon Lord that rivals Shiroyasha!?"
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“But the queen she… Did the queen show herself so boldly just for this floor……?”
  
   
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"But to think the Queen,......that Queen would stand up for Little Garden....!?"
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Mandora, the leader responsible for the front line of the [Salamandra] troops, was so shocked that even his words quivered.
  
   
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The voice of Mandra from Salamandra, who was in charge of the vanguard, was shaking from the shocking developments.
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Ignoring the dazed evacuees, the South District’s Eudemons began to flood out from the flying fortress. However, that was not what only happened, the three-headed dragon clone that had previously showed no signs of attacking now bared his fangs, let out a blood-curdling roar and began to attack the refugees. Mandora unsheathed his sword and shouted:
  
   
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As more and more mythical beasts from the south side showed themselves, he saw the surprise spreading among the refugees. However that wasn't the only thing that rapidly changed the current situation. The offshoots of the Three-Headed Dragon that didn't show signs of approaching till then, suddenly started closing in on the refugees, howling and baring their fangs at them. Mandra pulled out his sword and yelled.
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“Fire dragons split into two groups and provide cover fire! Demi-dragons encircle the refugees and defend them! We must work with [Draco Grief] and lead the refugees to the castle!”
  
   
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"The Fire Dragons split into two units and start shooting! Demi-Dragons encircle the refugees and strengthen their guard! Cooperate with those from Draco Greif and take the refugees to the castle!"
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“Sir yes sir!”
  
   
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"'''Understood!'''"
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There had originally been 4000 fire dragons, but the Three Headed Dragon conjured up a tornado and dwindled their numbers until only around one-third of them remained. In order to withstand these divine-level and yet numerous clones, even if they joined hands with [Draco Grief], their strength was by far not enough.
  
   
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The Fire Dragons counted over 4000 in the beginning, but due to the hurricane that was caused by the Three-Headed Dragon, only around one third remained. Against the Divine Spirit class offshoots, and multiple ones at that, their forces were much too weak, even with their Draco Greif allies.
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(Our reinforcements will not only include the queen. Even though I can’t confirm how many forces Onee-sama gathered… I must still fight for some time to let the refugees escape…!)
  
   
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(The reinforcements shouldn't be just the Queen. I don't know how much reinforcements could Elder Sister gather up, but.......we must at least buy enough time for the refugees to escape.....!)
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Even if their reinforcements were more reliable, no matter what time period, the allied forces would need to spend some time practicing to work in sync. And so to adapt to their circumstances, it was important for them to first strengthen their resolve and lose their hesitation in order to buy time for the retreat. As the fire dragons and Mandora’s men were finished preparing to risk their lives, the shadows next to their feet transformed into an unusual shape.
 
   
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Having those reinforcements is very reassuring, but it generally takes some time before allied forces can find their pacing together. Depending on the situation, they may have to prepare themselves for an honorable end. When Mandora and the Fire Dragons embraced the possibility of certain death, the shadows beneath their feet twisted into a weird shape.
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“Alright, alright, stand easy. Remember that you have other duties, so you better not die a meaningless death.”
  
   
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"Hey now, hey now. Stop that. You still have your part to play. Don't die in vain."
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"Who… Who are you!"
  
   
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"Who is that!?"
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“To have the guts to actually ask me who I am, truly disrespectful. Despite the fact that I’ve known you since you were a child, or― Yihahahahaha! Do I have to use that laugh, in order for you to know?”
  
   
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"That's very rude thing to say. Even with things as they are, I knew you since you were a child. Or you say —— KIHAHAHAHA!!! —— without this kind of laughter you don't even recognize me!?"
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The distorted shadow looked as if it had been blown by a gust of warm wind and continuously swayed, and then it morphed into the shape of a person.
  
   
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The squirming shadow shimmered like hot air, then took the shape of a human.
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Wearing a bowler hat and a swallow-tailed coat, and that uncouth, philistine laughter.
  
   
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A top hat and tailcoat. And that vulgar and mean laughter.
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Mandora finally understood exactly who it was, and his face instantly paled.
 
   
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Mandra realized who he really was and the blood suddenly drained from his face.
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“You……It can’t be……You are……!”
  
   
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"You...you are.....!!!"
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“……It is how it is. I will take care of the evacuation, you can solely focus on the defense. Even if the Two Headed Dragon clones hold divinity, they’re still newborns who aren’t that big, the fire dragons should be able to buy some time. That year, when I abandoned our alliance, was unacceptable, so I guess I’ll pay it back in full right here.”
  
   
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"....Indeed. Leave the evacuation to me. You all focus on defense. The twin-headed dragons are Divine Spirit class, but they've only born recently and not that powerful. Fire Dragons should be able to buy some time. Time to redeem yourself from dishonoring the alliance."
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The distorted shadow only left those words, and then it disappeared without a trace.
 
   
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Leaving only those words, the squirming shadow disappeared.
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The pale-faced Mandora trembled, with a tightened grip on his sword. After he ordered the fire dragons on standby to tighten their defenses, he raised his head towards the sky, and saw that the reinforcements he had wished for have finally arrived.
  
   
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Mandra's blue-ish lips were still trembling as he tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword.
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(Can it be… I knew they would come……!)
  
   
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After ordering the fire dragons that were standing by to strengthen their defences, he gazed towards the sky thinking 'the time has finally come'.
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The problem was, exactly who had come? Depending on the answer, the situation of the battlefield would change greatly. However, it was not his job to worry about this. As he raised his sword, in his heart he felt reassured and confident, and he suddenly launched an attack on the two-headed dragon.
  
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The [Draco Grief] flying Eudemons followed him and took action.
  
   
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(I see..... Finally, they were able to come back....!!)
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Although they had previously been involved in the small battle with Izayoi and the others, which caused losses in the key air force of [Two Wings], now they had new comrades of Greek monsters―In the center were Stymphalian birds, already in the process of regrouping. With their Gifts of bronze feathers and deadly venom, they could spit out a fog of poison to help solidify their defense. Even though this could only at most bring in the possibility of slowing the two headed dragon down, on the bright side it was enough.
 
   
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The question was, who exactly were the ones that made it back. Depending on the answer the progress of battle will greatly change. However predicting that wasn't his task. He readied his stance, and with feelings of relief and just a bit of exaltation dwelling in his chest, he launched an attack on the twin-headed dragons.
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To prevent the poison fog from reaching the refugees, some of the Eudemons were casting whirlwinds.
  
   
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The winged mythical beasts of Draco Greif followed as well.
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Among them was a certain swift Eudemon.
  
   
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The core of the aviation forces were the members of Two Wing, but in the scuffle with Izayoi and the others many of its positions were left vacant. However, they reorganized their ranks around their newest members, the mysterious Greek birds, the Stymphalians. Their feathers were made of bronze and possessed powerful poisonous Gifts. With those they strengthened the defence by creating a protective barrier of poisonous fog that emanated from their mouths. Against the twin-headed dragons it could only slow their movements a bit, but for now it was more than enough.
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It had a vulture for the front part of its body and a lion for the back. This beast, who possessed the body of the king of the land and the sky, although he had lost a wing for a friend, this noble and dignified gryphon was carrying Sala Doltrake, and he descended right by Yu’s side.
  
   
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The other mythical beasts created gusts of wind, so that the poisonous fog wouldn't come into contact with the refugees.
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“Yu-chan! I’m glad to see you, are you okay?”
  
   
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Within those there was a mythical beast that was especially fast.
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“Sala! What are you doing here?”
  
   
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The upper body of an eagle and the lower body of a lion. Despite having the body of both the kings of the land and sky, the proud gryphon that sacrificed his wings for the sake of his comrades, with Sala Doltrake on his back he descended right beside Yō.
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“How could you ask such a question! Why of course I’m here to help you!”
  
   
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"Yo-dono! Thank goodness, are you all right!?"
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“But… But… We haven’t made an alliance…”
  
   
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"Sala? Why are you here!?"
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“What nonsense are you saying! Assisting a friend does not require a reason!”
  
   
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"There is no 'why' about it!! Of course we are here to rescue you!!"
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Swaying her hair, Sala answered without the slightest hesitation. If one looked closely, one could see that her forehead was covered with sweat, making it obvious that she had rushed through a battle to get here hastily.
  
   
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"B-But, we don't have an alliance or anyth-"
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Sala took no notice of her glinting sweat, and leaped straight off of the gryphon’s back. Her heavy breathing caused her shoulders to rise and fall and her hair was unkempt. This messy appearance was most definitely not one a commander should have.
 
   
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"Don't be foolish!! We don't need a reason to save a friend, do we!?"
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However, Sala was unconcerned about this matter, and her eyes had a relieved look.
  
   
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Her red hair fluttered as Sala answered without a shred of hesitation. On a closer look, sweat was flowing on her forehead like a waterfall. She must have really hurried with the preparations for the battle.
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Being able to catch up was what mattered.
  
   
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With sweat glistening she dismounted for the back of the gryphon. She was short on breath, panting heavily as her shoulders trembled, her hair looking disheveled. Her messy appearance wasn't something a leader of an army is expected to have.
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Raising the flag of the gryphons up high, Sala gathered her strength and spoke:
  
   
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However she didn't care about that at the least. Her eyes reflected her feelings of relief.
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“Yu-dono, I will always be an ally with those willing to resist the demon lords. So when a comrade is stuck in a precarious situation, how could I not rush to their side―Isn’t that right, Gry-san.”
  
   
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'We made it in time'
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The gryphon who lost a wing let out a beastly howl, indicating his agreement.
 
   
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Brandishing the banner with a gryphon on it, Sala strongly declared:
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Yu, who had lost her Gift [Genome Tree], could no longer comprehend the language of the gryphons, but even if she could not understand the words, she clearly understood the meaning behind those words.
  
   
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"Yo-dono. We have fought against the Demon Lords side by side. There is no way we wouldn't come to the aid of our brethren in need. ——Isn't that right, Gry-dono?"
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(……Sniff……)
  
   
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The wingless gryphon also agreed with a bestial growl.
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It took Yu a lot of willpower to resist the temptation to cry and she almost let out a few tears.
 
   
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Having lost the Gift of the Genome Tree, Yō couldn't comprehend the language of the gryphons, but even without words, she understood what he said.
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After coming to Little Garden, her first Eudemon friend, and also the opponent of her first Gift game…was a gryphon.
  
   
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(.....!)
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The Gift that she won from him, has saved her from danger multiple times.
  
   
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Her tears almost started to overflow once again, but she held them back with will-power.
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Even if you were to say that it looked as if the gryphon’s friendship with Kasukabe Yu was by fate’s design, it would not be an exaggeration. Because it was exactly as so, this great friend was here and declared:
  
   
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The first mythical beast friend she made after coming to Little Garden. Also the first opponent in a Game. It was this gryphon. The Gift she received from him saved her many times.
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—— “My friend, I have come to assist you.”
  
   
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The sign of friendship with that gryphon was without exaggeration the testament of the path Kasukabe Yō had taken since coming to Little Garden.
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“Yu-chan, this place is still dangerous. For now, you should go with the refugees and retreat into the city. Alright, please get on Gry-san’s back!”
  
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Sala tightly pulled on the reins, and adjusted the saddle to create space for one more.
  
   
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Even having lost the power of the gryphon, it didn't negate the time Kasukabe Yō spent living in Little Garden. That is why, that gryphon friend said this.
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Yu wiped off the tears in her eyes, shook her head and told Sala of their comrade’s predicament.
  
   
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——''Friend. I have come to save you.''
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“Sala, don’t worry about us, quickly head to [Kouen City].”
  
   
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"Yo-dono. It's still dangerous here. Let's fall back to the castle once with the refugees. Hurry, on to the back of Gry-dono!"
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“……? Why?”
  
   
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She pulled together the reins and made space for one on the saddle.
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“Izayoi is currently fighting by himself, and if we were to lose him again, there will be no one left to hold back the Demon King.”
  
   
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Yō wiped away her remaining tears and shook her head before telling them the dangerous situation her comrades are in.
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She talked in an extremely calm tone to explain, however Sala did not fail to catch the hidden meaning behind her words. Sala surveyed Yu’s surroundings, and after confirming that none of her other comrades were nearby, her face exposed a defeated expression.
  
   
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"Sala. Don't mind us, head towards Kouen City instead."
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“I’m sorry, but it seems that we were a little bit too late.”
  
   
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".....? Why?"
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“…No, if your troops had not arrived here so quickly, even I would be in danger. Besides, the person who needs the most help right now is Izayoi…”
  
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“There is no need to worry about that side.”
  
   
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"Izayoi is fighting alone. If we also lose him there will be no one to stop the Demon Lord."
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Sala spoke with absolute confidence in her words and cut off Yu, and then she picked her up.
 
   
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She spoke in an exceedingly calm tone. However Sala didn't miss the meaning behind those words. She looked around the surroundings of Yō, confirmed that none of her comrades are anywhere near, and with that a painful expression appeared on her face.
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Next, she raised her right hand into the air and with a swipe, she pulled out a lamb-skin parchment.
  
   
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"I'm sorry. It seems we were a bit too late."
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“It was because I waited for a good excuse that I arrived so late. I already had some people sent to support him. In fact, it was the strongest group that I have prepared right now.”
  
   
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".....no. If you didn't come, I too would've been in very bad situation. But first Izayoi, -"
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The reinforcements sent here to rescue them did not only consist of comrades from [Draco Grief].
  
   
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"No need to worry."
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Following Sala’s announcement, the lamb-skin parchment let out an even brighter glow.
 
   
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Interrupting Yō's words Sala reassured her, then held her up in her arms.
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Knowing why the glowing parchment was emitting such dazzling light, although she had been in a dangerous situation, her heart gradually began to race. If the content of this glowing parchment is what she thinks it is, then this scroll was the best possible solution.
 
   
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She then quickly moved her right hand towards the sky and caught a single parchment.
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Sala let out a fearless smile, and raised the lamb-skin parchment in her hand up high―
  
   
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"We didn't arrive late for nothing. Rescue is on its way to him already. The strongest forces we can currently muster."
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In a flash, the scenery in front of them began to collapse, and the entire world changed.
  
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The ones that hurried there wasn't just the comrades of Draco Greif.
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With those words the radiance of the parchment has increased.
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Yō knew very well the identity of those shining parchments, and regardless of the dangerous situation she was in, she felt her pulse quicken.
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If those shining parchments really belong to the one Yō is thinking of, then there is nothing more reassuring than that.
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Sala fearlessly smiled and raised the parchment in her hand, then ——
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In that moment. The entire scenery that was reflected in their field of vision has crumbled and the world changed completely.
   
 
===Part 2===
  
===Part 2===

Revision as of 22:39, 5 September 2015

Chapter 2

Part 1

"........huh?"

Whoosh. A single gust of wind blew over her heart that already accepted defeat.

Yō was laying on the ground, but she suddenly raised her head.

There was no change in her surroundings, the blizzard painted everything pure white. On the other side of the blizzard the twin-headed dragons were still most likely nearing their target, causing loud tremors in the process. However, it was odd. The presence of the twin-headed dragons could be felt this close, yet they still haven't started attacking the refugees.

To Yō, who knew very well how ferocious those twin-headed dragons were, this was clearly unnatural.

As if they were hindered by a giant wall. Just as this thought formed in Yō's mind ——

in front of her eyes, Maxwell was attacked by whirling blades of tempest.

"What-!?"

"Grraaaarghhh!!!"

Maxwell let out a scream from the shock of the sudden attack. Not having anticipated being on the receiving end of an attack, Maxwell took the blows of the tempest and after a few magnificent spins, impacted the ground.

However that was not the end of it.

Super-condensed maelstroms of wind warped his entire field of view and impacted one after the other. And yet surprisingly, those whirlwinds were launched from so far away, the source could not be seen, moreover all the projectiles hit their target. It was no ordinary ability user.

"Wh-......who......!?"

At first everyone thought the twin-headed dragons started attacking.

However Maxwell was attacked by focused flashes of tempest.

Similar, but different to the attacks of the twin-headed dragon before. When the second war cry echoed, only Yō noticed that it wasn't from the twin-headed dragons.

"This voice...... it's not from a twin-headed dragon"

Even with her senses greatly deteriorated, her experiences didn't go away. And that shout was somehow familiar to her.

It sounded heroic, and somewhat nostalgic. When she almost remembered who it belonged to—— Yō turned her gaze upon the radiant objects that were falling from the sky.

"Glowing......feathers, and parchments?"

Along the glowing feathers, countless parchments were fluttering downward from the sky. Glowing just as brilliantly as the feathers, the parchments were fluttering downward shining brighter than the light from the stars, tearing apart the veil of the night.

"No, it's not just that!! Look! ", looking at the sky, Alma yelled in disbelief.

In response, Yō also looked up to the sky and lost her voice from the shock. The panicking refugees were the same. Some rubbed their eyes blood red since they couldn't believe what they saw. The thing that appeared in the sky was so large and out of place. Yō's lips were trembling and she shook her head in disbelief.

"A flying......castle!!? But, that should be near Underwood......!?"

Yes. The enormous shadow they were looking at in fright. Yō knew what it really was.

The flying fortress of the vampires that was left floating near Underwood —— the stage of "SUN SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT in VAMPIRE KING", was now floating far above their heads.

"Oi, look at that flag!!", yelled one of the dumbfounded looking Salamandra member while pointing at the flag fluttering on top of the castle. Looking at the flag that came into view, they realized who it belonged to.

"The emblem of Draco Greif!"

"Sala-sama! Did Sala-sama return to Kouen City!?"

"That's not all! The emblems that are standing beside it.....can it be.....!?"

Golden Garuda. Circling Snake. Twin Goddesses facing each other. Every one of those is an emblem of a super dreadnaught class Community, but the one that really caught their attention was the one that was even more dazzling than those.

A golden rice flower and the sun rising from the horizon. Standing in the center, a goddess', —— no, a Queen's flag.

In the Garden of the Gods, a Demon Lord with a unique title.

At the highest point was fluttering the flag of Little Garden's 3 Digit Community, Queen Halloween.

"It's the Queen! The Queen's flag!"

"The Demon Lord that rivals Shiroyasha!?"

"But to think the Queen,......that Queen would stand up for Little Garden....!?"

The voice of Mandra from Salamandra, who was in charge of the vanguard, was shaking from the shocking developments.

As more and more mythical beasts from the south side showed themselves, he saw the surprise spreading among the refugees. However that wasn't the only thing that rapidly changed the current situation. The offshoots of the Three-Headed Dragon that didn't show signs of approaching till then, suddenly started closing in on the refugees, howling and baring their fangs at them. Mandra pulled out his sword and yelled.

"The Fire Dragons split into two units and start shooting! Demi-Dragons encircle the refugees and strengthen their guard! Cooperate with those from Draco Greif and take the refugees to the castle!"

"Understood!"

The Fire Dragons counted over 4000 in the beginning, but due to the hurricane that was caused by the Three-Headed Dragon, only around one third remained. Against the Divine Spirit class offshoots, and multiple ones at that, their forces were much too weak, even with their Draco Greif allies.

(The reinforcements shouldn't be just the Queen. I don't know how much reinforcements could Elder Sister gather up, but.......we must at least buy enough time for the refugees to escape.....!)

Having those reinforcements is very reassuring, but it generally takes some time before allied forces can find their pacing together. Depending on the situation, they may have to prepare themselves for an honorable end. When Mandora and the Fire Dragons embraced the possibility of certain death, the shadows beneath their feet twisted into a weird shape.

"Hey now, hey now. Stop that. You still have your part to play. Don't die in vain."

"Who is that!?"

"That's very rude thing to say. Even with things as they are, I knew you since you were a child. Or you say —— KIHAHAHAHA!!! —— without this kind of laughter you don't even recognize me!?"

The squirming shadow shimmered like hot air, then took the shape of a human.

A top hat and tailcoat. And that vulgar and mean laughter.

Mandra realized who he really was and the blood suddenly drained from his face.

"You...you are.....!!!"

"....Indeed. Leave the evacuation to me. You all focus on defense. The twin-headed dragons are Divine Spirit class, but they've only born recently and not that powerful. Fire Dragons should be able to buy some time. Time to redeem yourself from dishonoring the alliance."

Leaving only those words, the squirming shadow disappeared.

Mandra's blue-ish lips were still trembling as he tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword.

After ordering the fire dragons that were standing by to strengthen their defences, he gazed towards the sky thinking 'the time has finally come'.

(I see..... Finally, they were able to come back....!!)

The question was, who exactly were the ones that made it back. Depending on the answer the progress of battle will greatly change. However predicting that wasn't his task. He readied his stance, and with feelings of relief and just a bit of exaltation dwelling in his chest, he launched an attack on the twin-headed dragons.

The winged mythical beasts of Draco Greif followed as well.

The core of the aviation forces were the members of Two Wing, but in the scuffle with Izayoi and the others many of its positions were left vacant. However, they reorganized their ranks around their newest members, the mysterious Greek birds, the Stymphalians. Their feathers were made of bronze and possessed powerful poisonous Gifts. With those they strengthened the defence by creating a protective barrier of poisonous fog that emanated from their mouths. Against the twin-headed dragons it could only slow their movements a bit, but for now it was more than enough.

The other mythical beasts created gusts of wind, so that the poisonous fog wouldn't come into contact with the refugees.

Within those there was a mythical beast that was especially fast.

The upper body of an eagle and the lower body of a lion. Despite having the body of both the kings of the land and sky, the proud gryphon that sacrificed his wings for the sake of his comrades, with Sala Doltrake on his back he descended right beside Yō.

"Yo-dono! Thank goodness, are you all right!?"

"Sala? Why are you here!?"

"There is no 'why' about it!! Of course we are here to rescue you!!"

"B-But, we don't have an alliance or anyth-"

"Don't be foolish!! We don't need a reason to save a friend, do we!?"

Her red hair fluttered as Sala answered without a shred of hesitation. On a closer look, sweat was flowing on her forehead like a waterfall. She must have really hurried with the preparations for the battle.

With sweat glistening she dismounted for the back of the gryphon. She was short on breath, panting heavily as her shoulders trembled, her hair looking disheveled. Her messy appearance wasn't something a leader of an army is expected to have.

However she didn't care about that at the least. Her eyes reflected her feelings of relief.

'We made it in time'

Brandishing the banner with a gryphon on it, Sala strongly declared:

"Yo-dono. We have fought against the Demon Lords side by side. There is no way we wouldn't come to the aid of our brethren in need. ——Isn't that right, Gry-dono?"

The wingless gryphon also agreed with a bestial growl.

Having lost the Gift of the Genome Tree, Yō couldn't comprehend the language of the gryphons, but even without words, she understood what he said.

(.....!)

Her tears almost started to overflow once again, but she held them back with will-power.

The first mythical beast friend she made after coming to Little Garden. Also the first opponent in a Game. It was this gryphon. The Gift she received from him saved her many times.

The sign of friendship with that gryphon was without exaggeration the testament of the path Kasukabe Yō had taken since coming to Little Garden.

Even having lost the power of the gryphon, it didn't negate the time Kasukabe Yō spent living in Little Garden. That is why, that gryphon friend said this.

——Friend. I have come to save you.

"Yo-dono. It's still dangerous here. Let's fall back to the castle once with the refugees. Hurry, on to the back of Gry-dono!"

She pulled together the reins and made space for one on the saddle.

Yō wiped away her remaining tears and shook her head before telling them the dangerous situation her comrades are in.

"Sala. Don't mind us, head towards Kouen City instead."

".....? Why?"

"Izayoi is fighting alone. If we also lose him there will be no one to stop the Demon Lord."

She spoke in an exceedingly calm tone. However Sala didn't miss the meaning behind those words. She looked around the surroundings of Yō, confirmed that none of her comrades are anywhere near, and with that a painful expression appeared on her face.

"I'm sorry. It seems we were a bit too late."

".....no. If you didn't come, I too would've been in very bad situation. But first Izayoi, -"

"No need to worry."

Interrupting Yō's words Sala reassured her, then held her up in her arms.

She then quickly moved her right hand towards the sky and caught a single parchment.

"We didn't arrive late for nothing. Rescue is on its way to him already. The strongest forces we can currently muster."

The ones that hurried there wasn't just the comrades of Draco Greif.

With those words the radiance of the parchment has increased.

Yō knew very well the identity of those shining parchments, and regardless of the dangerous situation she was in, she felt her pulse quicken.

If those shining parchments really belong to the one Yō is thinking of, then there is nothing more reassuring than that.

Sala fearlessly smiled and raised the parchment in her hand, then ——

In that moment. The entire scenery that was reflected in their field of vision has crumbled and the world changed completely.

Part 2

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