Ray and Sett were looking over the ground while moonlight and burning villages lit up the ground.
　The battle continued in the east of the village, but the number of oaks there was certainly decreasing.And behind the oaks who were attacking the axe of the god of thunder, several other parties who had invaded from various parts of the village finally arrived, and they attacked the axe of the god of thunder from behind and appeared to be attacking with the axe of the god of thunder.

"You're going to attack with the same strength as a few parties in just one group.It's definitely a Rank A party."
"Glu".

　Several hours have already passed since the night attack started, but a loud battle sound can be heard from the east side where the axe of the god of thunder is still holding.
　Perhaps Min has less magic left, but he still sees magic such as fireballs, ice arrows, thunder falling down and gusts of wind continuously.

"The number of oaks is decreasing considerably, but why doesn't the individual lead the oaks?"

　Ray and Seto alone have knocked down more than 10 oaks.I don't know how many other parties have beaten, but I'm sure they've beaten quite a few.Of course, the number of oaks killed in the punitive force was probably the largest among the axes of the god of thunder, who had been fighting the oaks in the east of the village ever since the beginning of the night attack.
　In fact, the number of oaks currently gathered in the east of the settlement seems to have already fallen below 50 as far as the sky is concerned.and yet there was no individual leading the Oaks, which was quite unusual.
　I was suspicious of the situation, and when I was looking at the situation on the ground while having Seto fly over the village, I saw a group moving in the dark of the night in the west instead of the east where the military force was concentrated.
　It would have been impossible for an ordinary person to find him moving in the darkness of the night.or, if it were a night-sighted race, it might have been a different story.
　The moonlight and the flames burning the settlement have faded the darkness of the night, but if you choose a place, you can move around.However, even though the punitive force was invading from various places, the reason why the group came to see it was that it was moving as if it were moving from one place to another.and what was decisive was that some adventurers were seen in front of the group.
　Basically, in this work, all parties were dispersed in eight places in the village, and the invasion started almost simultaneously except for the axe of the god of thunder in the east.In the midst of all this, it is quite unnatural to see a group moving from west to outside, even from the perspective of Rey in the sky.
　Oaks, which have been decreasing in numbers by the punitive force, and groups that move in the opposite direction of the eastern part of the country, which is the most fierce battle zone, while hiding in the darkness of the night.A group of adventurers who break in from the west.The moment they became one in Ray's head, Ray glances sharply down to the earth with a fierce smile.

"Well, I am sure that this oak colony is no longer in use.The number of oaks is decreasing at an accelerated rate, and the settlement itself burns out before long.but it would be rather impossible for the superior to desert it and run away.Set!"
"Gurgling!"

　At Ray's voice, Seto shouts and descends sharply to the earth.It is not a group trying to escape from the oak settlement, but rather the adventurers who break in from the west in front of it.
　The burning heat of the village cuts through the atmosphere that can be described as a true tropical night and descends to the ground.

"Wow!"

　Naturally, the adventurers, who saw Set suddenly appear before them, threw up their weapons in a flurry of astonishment, knowing that Ray, a unique Rank G adventurer, and Sett, a Gryphon, had been there.

"Don't surprise me too much,"

　It was a female warrior in his mid-20s who called out to me like that... No, a female swordsman.He has a sharp shining sword in his hand, and he wears leather armour that does not interfere with his movements.Next to him was a middle-aged man in his 40s, wearing a robe.and behind him, breathing out relief, was a girl in her teens, a little older than Ray, with short-haired.They also wear leather armour that doesn't interfere with movement.
　The leader, a female swordsman, and a middle-aged wizard hold rank C, respectively, and a girl holding a bow are the party rank C's scorching winds.

"How have you been, Seto?"

　A female swordsman, Mireinu, pats Seto on the head.Seeing this, Sulnin , a wizard, calls out to Ray.

"And why are you here? I think you were in charge of the shortstop.As you can see, we are now on our way to the centre of the village, and there is no fighting here."
"Well, there were several battles before we got there."

　Surnin's words make the woman who uses the bow teasingly.
　Seeing the three of them, Ray stepped down from Seto's back and looked around.

"Don't worry, sir,""Well, I thought the oaks were gathering in the east.I can't believe you're coming this way."

　The Mire Dog opened his mouth, stroking Seto's back.
　It was usually a scene where he was happy to cry, but as the enemy was approaching, Seto only stared sharply into the darkness.

"I suppose, indeed, from above, most of the oaks are hitting the axe of the Thunder God in the east, and the other parties are attacking from behind as per the plan."
"Then why is the oak here?"
"Don't you understand, Oak is doing his best, but the night attack, the axe of the god of thunder and the pincers of other parties, and I and Seto are hunting for some of the best species.I mean...

　I'm going to cut off the words by saying that.However, Sulnin immediately understands Ray's point and turns his eyes to the same direction as Seto.

"The individual leading these oaks ran away when he realized he had no chance of winning?"
"What!? Because leading the Oaks means boss, so to speak, but you're going to desert your men and your companions and run away?"

　At the same time as Eclir's astonishing voice echoes around him, Ray flashes sharply at his death size.
　An arrow cut with a kink falls in half to the ground.

"Oh!? Attack the enemy!"

　As soon as he sees it, Mileine screams sharply and Sulnin and Eclir are ready to fight.The sword-wielding Miredog goes to the avant-garde. The bowman Eclil and the wizard Sulnin go to the back of the Miredog.Ray understood that the formation of the formation was a must for the scorching wind, seeing the formation of the formation smoothly with the words of the Mireinu.
　And while watching the scene with deep admiration, Ray and Sett are ready to fight as usual.
　Ray has a death size so that he can shoot and perform magic anytime.Seto can always fly and help Ray from above.

"... Here we are,"

　Almost as soon as the Rays are ready to fight, the Oaks emerge from the darkness.
　Five ordinary oaks, one bowed oak archer, and one cane-bearing oak maige.There was an oak general, one size larger than the others, in armour.

"Oh, not just regular oak, but three of the top species... I'm glad Ray and Seto came to the rescue."

　muttered the Mile Dog, with a faint sweat on his forehead.It was because they judged that they would not have been able to win if they had collided directly with this group by themselves.However successful the battle may have been, the blazing wind would have killed several people.If you're not good at it, you'll be wiped out.
　But here's Seto, a monster rank A glyphon.Also, although he had never seen any actual fighting, he knew that Ray had defeated the Falcon's claws, a rank D party, by himself.
　But when Ray sees the nine oaks that appear, he still looks deep into the darkness.A shadow appears as if he had crawled out of the darkness when the Mire Dog, wondering what it was like, follows Ray's gaze.
　It was even larger than the Oak General, which was one size larger than the other Oaks, and was over three meters long.He also wears gorgeous armor and holds the Great Sword, which is thought to be a magic sword, in his hand.and, above all, their dignity, power, and spirit, which were distinctly different from the rest of the Oaks.
　Seeing an oak like this, Mireine calls out to Sulnin, their party's bag of wisdom, even though they are almost overwhelmed.

"Sulnin, do you know that oak? There's nothing like that in the oak I know... but I have a bad feeling."
"Stupid!"Sulnin, who was approached by the Mire Dog and looked at the oak, exclaimed in spite of himself.
　It was the first time for Eclil, who only knows Sulnin, who usually speaks calmly and politely.But Mile Dog, who had been partying with Sulnin for quite a long time, had seen him several times before, for good or bad.For example, when I met an aquatic horse monster called Kelpy at the request of getting rid of the goblins.For example, when he was asked to get rid of Trent, he met a higher-ranking monster, the Arlaune Queen.In other words, when you meet a more powerful monster than the one you planned.

"Sulnin, tell me.That oak... What is it?"

　The Mire Dog, desperately soothing the bad feeling that spreads to his heart, asks Sulnin without taking his eyes off the Oaks.
　Sulnin's voice in reply was somewhat husky.

"King of the Oaks, the ruler of the Oaks, the Oaks King... Rank B Monster."
"Oh!? ... I see.Is it only natural that Sulnin should be like that?"

　The Mire Dog is keenly breathtaking at Sulnin's explanation.Rank B Monster, who is only one rank different from himself, who is Rank C.But just as there is a barrier between rank S and rank A, there is a similar barrier between rank B and rank C.I understood it deeply because I had crossed the D-rank and E-rank barriers.It's not Date who has an exam to raise his rank.

"I'm at a loss... to think that they are coming towards us in the west, not the east, where the Thunder God's axe is."

　The Mire Dog deliberately pretends to be easy to control his impatience.Thanks to that, Eclil, who had been shivering in the face of the presence of Rank B Monster, was somehow recovering his composure.
　Meanwhile, Ray, who was holding a death-size position next to the Mire Dog, opens his mouth.

"You needn't be frightened.for, as I have said, they are only the remnants of the vanquished, seeing that we cannot beat the Oaks."

　It was an unmistakable mockery that oozed in the words.The Oaks, who were staring at the Mile Dogs, might have understood the feelings contained in the words, even though they did not understand them.I was getting angry while I was looking at him.

"Hey, Ray! Don't provoke me too much.Do you think we can do anything by ourselves!? Now we have no choice but to make time and wait for reinforcements."
"Yes, I'm afraid we can beat those Oaks with our current strength... whether it's your Gryphon or your Rank A monster, it's ultimately outnumbered.If the Gryphon survives, it doesn't mean anything if we don't."

　Following his words, Surnin also tells him that he should avoid fighting and devote himself to gaining time.
　But Ray sees the enemy's strength while ignoring what they say.

(If I were to do something about that, Oak King, would the question be other superior species?Archer, Mage, and General, one each. ... I can't help it.

　With a deep sigh, he turned his eyes to the Mire Dog.

"I have a suggestion,"
"What?"
"To get through here, I and Seto may use a trump card that they keep secret from others.But then, of course, you will see the trump card, and promise me that you will never let it out to others."
"Why don't you say no?"
"In that case, I and Sett will leave this place quickly.You three will manage the oaks, won't you?"

　Ray insists on abandoning her easily.
　It was sufficient to convince the Mile Dog that his expression was so natural that if he said no, he would carry it out without hesitation.

"Mirae Dog".

　The one muttering was Erill.Even though I'm calmer than I was when I saw Oak King, it seems that I can't completely erase the fear of being a great presence.and one of the reasons why Eclir is so calm is that Gryphon, who is superior to Oak King, has been on his side.if the Mile Dog turns down Ray's proposal, and Ray leaves with Sett.and he could not help but call out to the Mire Dog.Of course, the party leader, Mireine, immediately senses it and breathes out a small sigh.

"All right.I promise I'll never tell anyone about Ray and Sett's inner hand.Is this all right?"
"Yes, but let me tell you, I don't think I'll make a verbal promise here, and I'll use the magic of covenant when the battle with Oak King is over.Do you accept it?"
"The magic of pledge?"

　Mileine turned to Surnin for the magic she had never heard of, but Surnin had to shake his head in silence because he did not know of the magic.

"What shall I do?"

　Ray encourages you to answer.On the other hand, the Mire Dog was already determined, albeit a little uneasy about the unfamiliar magic.There are two options available here: to follow Ray's words and accept the magic of covenant and survive, or to reject it and fight against groups including Oakking by themselves.And if you choose the latter, you're still better off if you die in battle, and if you're not good at it... no, I'm sure you and Ekrill will spend the rest of their lives as the mother of oak.Then, even if you are still under mysterious spells, you should survive.

"All right. I'll keep Ray's secret, and I'll accept the magic of that pledge."
"All right. Seto, that's enough.
"Glu".

　A set that sings softly to Ray's voice.kept the Oaks in check as Gryphon, the Rank A monster, until Ray called out.
　for the Oaks seemed to feel instinctively that the Gryphon in front of them was no match for them.
　Thus, with a scorching wind, the final battle begins in the village of Ray and Seto's oak.