Edited by: Kanaa-senpai


    <medio>’s dungeon is located some distance from the town. The dungeon is called , and as the name implies, it is home to individuals collectively known as (Akuma). After resting well after theirst adventure, Alvin and the other <running wolves=""> set out to challenge this dungeon first in order to climb the Hateyama.</running></akuma></medio>


    Akumas have a variety of appearances, but they are generally skilled in magic.Akumas with muscr bodies likeOgresometimes attack with magic, andAkumas with small bodies like goblins use magic that can easily ughter several people, making the danger in this ce worthy of being called an upper-upper rank.


    The battles with theAkumas they have encountered have been a series of unpredictable situations.


    ”※※※※※※”


    TheAkuma‘s words are unclear, but it doesn’t matter as long as theAkumas’s words can be understood to mean the activation of magic. One of theAkumas pointed a fingertip at Alvin, who was cutting through aAkumawith sharp ws. Even though it would be dangerous to take immediate evasive action, Alvin did not let up his attack.


    Because he felt a surge of magic from his beloved Milis behind him. Without saying a word, Alvin swung his greatsword to protect her.


    ”※※※”


    ”<magic barrier="">!”</magic>


    The lightning from theAkuma‘s fingers that was supposed to strike Alvin’s side was blocked by the colorless barrier created by the magic Milis had cast. Nevertheless, the magic that had blocked the lightning was also blocked by theAkuma‘s ws, as was Alvin’s greatsword, which was swung almost simultaneously. But it did not matter to him.


    The strongest of this group ofAkumas was the giant demon that was facing Alvin. Alvin’s role is to halt thisAkuma. Of course he’s determined to defeat it, but he can’t push through it alone.


    ”Alvin! Don’t push yourself!”


    ”I know!!”


    The smallAkumathat had cast the spell on Alvin had already been knocked down by Renka’s arrow. The otherAkumas around him are also being defeated in turn by ir. Then, Shinji’s call is answered loudly by Alvin, who catches theAkuma‘s ws with his greatsword.


    The only way for theAkumas to win is to break through Alvin and kill the rearguard (Shinji’s group), but Alvin, supported by Milis, is strong. In rare cases, if multiple units tried to attack, they would be blocked by ir, and long-distance attacks would be blocked by Milis and Shinji. Whenever there was an opening, Renka would reduce the number one by one.


    The situation was in Alvin and the others’ favor.


    ”※※※※※※…”


    ”Total defenses!!”


    Perhaps the enemy sensed the situation, or perhaps they had given up on their useless cronies. Magic surged from theAkumaconfronting Alvin. Then, sensing a sign that magic is about to be cast, Shinji shouts, and theAkumas unleashes their magic regardless.


    * * *


    ”※※※!!!!


    ”<magic barrier="">!</magic>


    Just before theAkuma‘s magic was released, Shinji’s <mana link=""> was activated, and arge amount of magic power flowed into Milis. The term “total defense” is a term used to describe a predetermined strategy, meaning to protect everyone by using magic to the fullest without regard to magic power. The magic power that Milis would have lost was made up for by Shinji, and her barriers were created to protect each of the party members.</mana>


    A momentter, with a thunderous sound, lightning bolts were unleashed from theAkumain all directions. That lightning struck friend and foe and theAkumas around them fell prey to it.


    Originally, ir, Renka, and Shinji would have been unable to prevent the lightning strikes, but Milis’s barriers prevented all of the lightning, and as a result, theAkumathat had cast the spell dug its own grave.


    ”Mil, thank you. You saved my life”


    ”Umu. That was good backup~noja”


    The remainingAkumas are surrounded by everyone. After that, the battle was over in less than a minute.


    ◇　◇　◇


    ”Ahh, couldn’t push through…”


    ”Haha… Al-kun, that’s too bad”


    Alvin looked disappointed that he couldn’t defeat the giantAkumain one-on-one, and Milis wasforting him. It can be said that he yed his role well in preventing the enemy, but if Alvin had been able to cut down the giantAkuma, he could have killed them all at once. Alvin reminds himself that he still has a lot of training to do.


    ”The most important thing is not to copse, Al”


    ”Yes. It can’t be helped that Lord going up against the strongest enemy of all~noja. If you want, I’m…”


    ”ir”


    Shinji interrupts ir, who has ughtered manyAkumas as a ranger, as if to make up for the fact that she had no part in thest adventure. Alvin’s intention to fight the strongest enemy is because Alvin is the ace of the <running wolves="">, and he is the one who needs to develop his skills the most.</running>


    Everyone is aware that the growth of the intuitive-type Alvin takes ce in actualbat, especially against strong opponents. So, Shinji would not allow ir’s words to deprive him of that opportunity.


    ”…I’m sorry, noja”


    [Shinji gets mad]


    [Gunununu…!]


    irs trembled at the thought of Freri’s teasing. And getting carried away, ir can’t argue.


    ”I appreciate the thought, but it’s my job! Even if it doesn’t work now, there’s always next time!”


    ”Umu, that’s a man!”


    Taking advantage of Alvin’s words, ir tries to make up for her blunder, but Shinji’s eyes are fixed on her as he picks up the magic stone. The magic stones of theAkumawere obviouslyrger than the ones he had picked up so far, as theAkumaused many kinds of magic. After collecting all the magic stones, Shinji joined the conversation.


    ”From the looks of it, as long as we’re careful about magic, we should be fine. Now, let’s keep our eyes open”


    ”Yes!”


    Alvin and the others walked further in.


    Thus, the <running wolves="">’ conquest of the upper-upper ranking dungeon proceeded without any major problems. Because the adventuring is going so well, Alvin has to worry about something else… his engagement to Christina.</running>


    The adventure’s part.


    Atst, reaching an upper-upper rank, which is a requirement for Hateyama.


    Work is going well, but the personal life is not…. Will there be any progress with Christina?


    Let’s continue the story.


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