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They’re Not a Type of Bear

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““Akuma?”” (Arc/Iris)

The twins, who were listening to the knights’ story nearby, tilted their heads cutely in unison.

“Ah.” (Arc)

“Kuma?” (Iris)

“No, they’re not a type of bear. Akuma are a type of Demon tribe. They are considered beings that bring chaos to the world, but where they live and where they appear from are not well understood.” (knight)

In general, they possess great power, and some individuals have intelligence comparable to humans, so they are considered much more dangerous than ordinary monsters.

Saintess Mona asked the knights.

“Where are Marie and Shia?” (Mona)

“Y-yes! Marie-sama is in the north, and Shia-sama is in the west, each commanding their own troops! The captain is in the east, and I, the first squad leader, was entrusted with the south!” (knight)

“I see. Then, from now on, I will take command of the south.” (Mona)

“Understood!” (knight)

The knights, who had been exhausted both politically and mentally, seemed to regain some fighting spirit upon the return of the Saintess, who was the spiritual and political center of this country. They understood that she, who possessed high healing abilities, would be a strong force even in battle. However, as if to crush their hopes…

“Ah! Enemy spotted! The Demons are attacking again!” (Knight)

When they turned around, the twins saw strange figures in the circular plaza. They appeared one after another, as if they had suddenly rained down from an empty space.

“…Some kind of teleportation magic? Probably, they cannot teleport inside a space protected by the barrier.” (Leon)

While analyzing this, Leon looked over the strange creatures that appeared. Some had human-like forms, some looked like animals, and others appeared like chimeras, fused from several creatures. If there was a common point, it was the jet-black wings on their backs and tails sharpened like spears. However, many individuals lacked these features. Demons vary greatly in appearance, personality, and abilities, so much so that it is questionable whether they are even the same species. Of course, humans also had diverse abilities.

“These are all low-ranking demons, Lesser Demons.” (Leon)

Their rank couldn’t be judged by appearance, but by the amount of magic they possessed, one could get a rough idea. From Leon’s perspective, there didn’t seem to be many powerful demons. That said, this was by Leon’s standards. Even low-ranking Demons have enough power to destroy a small town on their own. Above all, their numbers were many. There were probably a hundred just in this southern part of the residential district. It was likely that Demons surrounded the entire barrier at this density.

“Don’t let them approach the barrier! Evacuation to the temple district is not finished yet! Keep the barrier holding for as long as possible!” (Knight)

“““Yes!””” (Knights)

The knights, with determined expressions, charged at the swarm of demons. If the barrier was destroyed, these demons would flood into the residential district, causing great damage. Watching this grimly, Mona turned around.

“As you can see, this is the situation. I want you to lend your strength. Of course, appropriate rewards will be given.” (Mona)

“Can’t be helped! Well, with me and Leon here, we’ll easily scatter those Demons!” (Meltera)

Without waiting, Meltera accepted the request enthusiastically, putting Leon aside. Leon glared at her as if to say, “Don’t answer for me,” but she didn’t even notice.

“Let’s have the children evacuated by the knights.” (Mona)

Mona’s suggestion was met with a shake of Leon’s head.

“Don’t worry, Saintess onee-chan. These two are actually powerful fighters.” (Leon)

“Children like these…?” (Mona)

Mona looked doubtful. Leon judged it would be faster to show her, so he gave instructions to the twins.

“I’m leaving this to you. Can you handle it?” (Leon)

““Yeah!”” (Arc/Iris)

The twins beat their chests confidently as if to say, “Leave it to us”.

“All right, then I’m counting on you. Meltera, you take the west.” (Leon)

“Understood!” (Meltera)

“H-hey!?” (Mona)

“It’s better to split our forces!” (Leon)

Leon said this to the flustered Mona and ran east with Sūra, while Meltera ran west.

“Let’s go!” (Arc)

“Let’s do it!” (Iris)

Ignoring the flustered Mona, the twins were full of motivation. They both jumped out of the barrier.

“Children!?” (Knight)

“Why are you here!?” (Knight)

“D-danger!” (Knight)

The knights in the rear guard panicked at the sudden appearance of the twins on the battlefield. However, the next moment, the twins passed by their sides at a speed so fast that it was hard even to follow with their eyes.

“““Eh?””” (Knights)

By the time they turned back, the twins were already on the front lines, clashing with the demons.

“Tou!” (Arc)

Arc’s small fist struck the demon’s belly, which was plump and round like a frog’s. The thick layer of flesh made it hard for the knights’ blades to penetrate, and they had struggled against this individual.

“Zubaaaan!” (Arc)

Arc’s fist shattered the frog demon’s belly.

“““Huh?””” (Knights)

This couldn’t happen by just punching. He had covered his fist with magic and detonated it at the moment of impact. Meanwhile, Iris leapt at a Demon whose arms had turned into snakes. Two snakes bared their fangs and tried to bite the child’s soft skin, but she easily brushed them off as if flicking flies away.

“Hoi!” (Iris)

She flipped and kicked the Demon’s face.

“Gusha!” (Knights)

With an unpleasant crack from the neck, the Demon soared high into the sky. It probably flew up about thirty meters.

“““Nn…?””” (knights)

“Zusha!” (knights)

When the demon was slammed into the ground, it completely stopped moving.

““Next!”” (twins)

Ignoring the astonished knights, the twins immediately switched their target to another Demon. The Demons, who had previously held an overwhelming advantage, were now retreating with terror, faced with this overwhelmingly powerful force that could turn the tide of battle.

 

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