Ecdysium's name was revealed in the open.
　He must have had a lot on his mind, so we'll just have to resign ourselves to his way of life.
　It's not a big problem, it's just a change of a move or two in the procedure.
　The strength of Ramugresca is definitely different from the great demons of the past.
　His "sniffing nose" is not a destructive force, but an enhancement of the sense of smell, as it is commonly called.
　This means that he has the professional judgment that merchants and thieves have.
　It enhances the ability to detect danger and identify opportunities, which is similar to the sixth sense.
　Add to that the enhanced physical abilities of a great demon, and you can easily become a skilled and powerful person.
　In terms of simple specs alone, Duvraeoris is probably the strongest, but in terms of ability in interpersonal combat, Ramugresca's power can be seen as superior.
　In fact, Exduk's attacks were completely neutralized, and he was seriously injured after only a few hits from them.
　If the difference is so great, I can let him abstain, but the chain that was given to Ecdysius is moving in my pocket.
　As long as the chain creaks, I can fight, Ecduk said.
　So this is a message from him, his fighting spirit is not gone yet.
　I don't need to tell you that, since he dared to disparage Lakra so much.

"Oh, his name is Ecdysius, isn't it?　I'm not sure if this is a countermeasure to my power of caging.

　The purple demon king is throwing words at you, this is not just a chat.
　I'm not sure if I should take off my metahuman glasses to see how this goes, but I think I should.
　I take off my glasses and say.

"Yeah, just in case.
You're very clever, but are you sure you want to let this go on?　The difference in power between Ramugresca and him is so obvious that the next attack will almost certainly kill him.
"Maybe.
You're unfazed, aren't you?　Do you believe in him?
As much as I'd like to believe in him, he's probably better than me in terms of simple ability.

　This conversation is an attempt to regain the initiative of her position, she is currently being swayed by us.
　She senses the danger and is trying to regain her footing.
　But we won't let that happen.

You mean abandon her?
"If it looks like a complete disaster, I'll let her abstain, but if she wants to do it, I'll let her do it. That's it.
And you think that's what you're going to do?
No, this battle is not about winning or losing. It doesn't matter to me whether Eckdropp wins or loses.
"......

　Yes, the important thing is to measure the strength of Ramugresca.
　In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to find out.
　And Ecdysius is able to fully exploit his abilities and play a role in teaching the others.
　The next step is to let him fight until he is satisfied, even if it means his life, if he wants to.
　Before you know it, Ecdysium has begun to deploy his chains again.
　Then we'll watch, at least while these chains are creaking.
　I'll put my metahuman glasses back on and watch.

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　What did he say about the true "blind eye"?
　I know the power of Vegragudo's "blind eye", it is the power to misrecognize the object of one's eye contact by creating an illusion.
　If you are made to perceive what is not there and what is there, even if it is a hallucination, you will be at the mercy of it.
　It's a power that blinds you, a power that is as useful as my nose, though less deadly.
　But now both my eyes are blinded, and even if I had more powerful illusions or effects, they cannot affect me.
　I focus my nerves on my nose, my symbol.
　Within this confined space, all information can be analyzed.
　He's not doing anything right now, he's not talking and deploying chains.
　The only thing that's changed is the amount of magic gathering in his eyes has become even more massive.
　It's more than he can unleash with offensive magic, so the strain on his eyes must be extraordinary.
　Is he bluffing or is he telling the truth?

"Doesn't matter, my nose can sniff out anything in the world. Then I'll trust it and step in.

　He's got some distance, you can jump in with one foot, but you'd better take an extra step to maximize your speed.
　The first step cuts the distance between you and him in half.
　Now that you have the momentum, you can use the next step to kick him with your sword at maximum speed.
　You put your foot on the ground, but at that moment, you step on something.

I almost lost my balance.

　I almost lost my balance a little, but it didn't matter, it was impossible.
　My instincts, not my nose, told me I was in danger.
　I jump backwards instead of forwards and focus on my nose again.
　--There's nothing between me and him, the ground is flat, so what did I step on, what did my instincts sense.
　My nose is screwed up, it can't be.
　It's not a nose that misses the signs, then what the hell .......
　I repair one eye, vision returns.
　The vision information I get is no different from what I perceive with my nose.

What's the matter? They're not attacking us?
"I don't know what they've done, but they're setting a trap. What do we do now?

　I stepped on a strange feeling, and it reconfirmed my memory.
　That feeling-- yes, a chain.
　I stepped on a chain, but I couldn't see it, couldn't smell it with my nose.
　I'm already trapped in an illusion.
　I must have interfered with his sense of touch, I should at least consider it.
　But that's no reason to wait for him to recover, he's also performing some minor physical healing.
　It's not a big problem, but it's not worth the trouble to let him recover from the wounds you've given him.
　It's not a big problem, but it's not worth the trouble of recovering from a wound you've inflicted.


　If it's a hallucination, you'll get through it before you can feel it, and if it's a chain trap, you'll blow it away and fly to his place.
　The first time I'm given this power, I'll give it my all, and if I'm not careful, I might even break through the demon wall beyond, but that's when it happens.

"I'll crush your life with every little trick!

　One foot of full power will be enough. The next time I step on the ground is when you're dead.
　Step in and jump.
　The speed is so fast that even your own reaction time, strengthened to the limit, can't handle it, leaving sound behind as a matter of course.
　All I could think about was getting my legs out, blowing him all to hell.
　My whole body received an unprecedented shock.

"Gosh!
That's a bad move, Ramugresca.　

　The explosion, the sound caught up with me.
　I felt the destruction around my body, and the pain went to my brain.
　I immediately checked my surroundings with my nose and one eye.
　The distance between me and him is greater than when I stepped forward earlier, but I can't reach him.
　You feel as if your whole body is trapped in something, but neither your eyes nor your nose can give you any information. 　
　Only the body is suspended in midair.
　My brain quickly draws a conclusion.

"Invisible chains, that's ridiculous!

　I had considered this possibility, that somehow it was deploying an invisible chain.
　But this strength is impossible, there's no way a chain based on iron can hold back my full rush.
　But the feeling that clings to my body is definitely that of a chain.
　My hand grasps the invisible chain, and it's definitely there.
　A chain that can only be detected by touch or physical contact is definitely here.
　I put magic into my arm and try to destroy it, but it doesn't budge, there's no sign of any sealing magic being used.
　It's just that the chain is so hard.

"It's no use, the chain is there, it's not there. What is not there cannot be broken.
"What the hell is this?

　You look at him with one eye, you're looking into his eye, but it doesn't matter.
　Now I have to think about solving this mystery, because if my nose doesn't detect anything, I'm going to have to get some information--

"What's with the eyes?

　His eyes, they were definitely the same as Beguragud's, 'blind eyes'.
　But that's not what surprised me.
　The reflection of me in his eyes was different, his eyes reflected me, but I was trapped in chains.
　A chain that reflects only in his eyes. Oh, so that's what it is. 　

You get the idea. The chains that hold you, they exist only in my eyes. The true "blind eye" is not something you use on others, but something you project that cannot exist only in your own eyes, and invade the world with that sight. It fills the world with its own imagination and blinds itself. This is the proper use of the eye.

　Ecduke, blood spills out of his eye.
　It's a similar situation to mine, but his is the result of excessive use of magic, the blood vessels in his eyes are bursting because they can't take it anymore.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

　Suddenly there is an enormous amount of magical interference throughout the body, all power is being taken away.
　This is what happened to Gugu Gugderestuf when he was captured--

This is the Six Towers of Chaining, a technique he has constructed over and over again. If you can create chains within your field of vision at will, you can create these in just one step. ...... Now your defenses are down.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.
　It's impossible, there's no one who can complete such a sealing technique in an instant.
　There is no way that I, Ramugresca, with my 'sniffing nose', can lag behind a human left behind by Vegragudo.

You've abandoned humanity and become a demon!
"I don't care about that. I only care about my value.

　The chain flails, the tip of the stake pointing straight at my face.

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　The game is over, Lamy Greska tried to break through the chains, but was blocked by the chains.
　And then the Six Towers of Chainbinding suddenly appeared and completely subdued her, finally hitting her in the face.
　But you said it would take a while to activate that technique, but it appeared in an instant.
　Instead of a braided chain movement, it was as if it was magically popped out, and the chain disappeared.

"What the hell happened?

　The purple demon king has a puzzled look on his face, and I'm sure he saw what he saw. ...... Well, it was certainly a strange sight.
　It was as if Ramugresca was completely unaware of the chain.
　He left his seat and beckoned the mix to come to him.
　Even after the victory, Ecdysius still wobbled and did not move with the chains supporting him.

"Exduk, are you alright?
"...... My compatriot, as you can see, I've won.

　A lot of blood is flowing from both of Ecdysium's eyes, he's limp, and it's mildly horrifying.
　He must have used some kind of reckless force.

"Are you alright, Exduk-sama?
I'm scared, aren't I? Mixu, give Ecduke a healing spell. He probably won't be able to move.
I'm not worried about that... no, he won't be able to move for a while.

　You and Mikus carry Exoik on your shoulders as you release his chains.

Exoik, is it possible that Ramugresca didn't recognize the chains because of the new technique?
"Was it a chain?　It looked to me as if some kind of mental interference had taken place.
My compatriots could see - well, the glasses were imbued with my magic, weren't they?

　Ecdysium revealed that he had projected the chain onto his vision and let it interfere with the real world.
　Yeah, that's a pretty dangerous system that ignores all the laws of physics.


　It seems that the only people who could see the chains were Ecdysius himself and me, who was using the superhuman glasses that contained his magical power.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

This is the first time I've seen such a power ...... and even though it was given to me by a great demon, it's out of the ordinary.
I've had a glimpse of this eye since my father gave it to me, but it was too much work. I ended up using it as much as my father did. But after losing to Rakhra Sarv, I've been training secretly to gain new powers. ...... I'm glad I was able to use it.
I'm glad I was able to use it well." "The power to make an imagined scene real by burning it into your eyes. ...... Doesn't that mean anything is possible now?
Not really. You can't materialize something unless you have a clearer image of it. The only thing I can do right now is create a chain.

　The strength of the chain is such that it can't be destroyed by an enhanced demon, which should be enough.
　I'll take you to where they are and let Mixu begin the healing process.

"Did you calculate my victory, compatriot?
No, to be honest, I assumed you'd lose.
Well, I guess that means I've exceeded your expectations.
Yeah, you're awesome. I really don't know why I lost to Lakra.
Don't tell me that.

　Ecduke's victory was a happy miscalculation, and now we can skip the whole procedure.
　However, it will be difficult for him to participate in the battle now that the development has accelerated.

Your victory will not be in vain. Your victory will not be in vain.
"You sound like a dead man, but you're right. Don't let my value go to waste.

　Return to the table where the Purple Demon Lord sits.
　Both he and Duvraeus, who was standing beside him, looked upset.
　I think that Ramugresca's defeat to Exoik was too unexpected, and I agree.

"Well, now there are only four pieces left. How does it feel to be stuck?
How does it feel to be stuck?　The game is not over yet, okay?
"There's the Ear, which is equal to Ramugresca, and then there's Duvraioli. But the other two aren't as good, are they?　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.

　So, for the purple demon king, the ironclad formation is to prepare the final defense line with the three overwhelmingly strong great demons of the tongue, ears, and nose.
　But that one has already fallen apart.
　As long as the two "Right Legs" and "Left Legs" are defeated, the Purple Demon King's pieces will have to be put on the board.

Why do you think the Right Leg and Left Leg are not strengthened like Ramugresca's?
That's easy. The only one that is specially enhanced is Duvraeori, but the others are not. The criteria you are giving power to is not the degree of loyalty, but the inherent strength of the Great Demon.

　The Purple Demon Lord said that he was sharing his power according to the level of loyalty.
　The purple demon lord said that he was sharing his power according to his loyalty, but this is not the case if you integrate what I've heard from Exdoik and the golden demon lord.
　It is clear that the selection is based on their true specifications.

"Hey, Duvvreor, what was the name of the second great demon that fought Rakura before?
Folkdrektra.
Yeah, it's hard to remember the names of all you big demons.
What's your point?
I can probably remember the name of one demon as dedicated as you are, but how can a purple demon lord who treats his life like a pawn remember his name so well?
"The Lord has drawn out the names from each of them in order to use the power of 'caging' in case of emergency. It's only natural that he has a vivid memory for names.
"No, the Purple Demon Lord isn't really interested in other people's names, is he? Purple Demon Lord, can you tell me the name of the Tarzan merchant that Tort-san was negotiating with?
"......
That's right, you wouldn't remember the name of someone who wasn't in your area of interest, would you?

　The Purple Demon King usually does not say the names of others, probably to avoid using the power of cajoling inadvertently.
　A name is something you learn by saying and calling the person's name.
　It is very difficult to remember only the name without that process.

"It's amazing that you can clearly remember the names of Gugge Gugderestuf, who was so rebellious, and Faybus Hass, who betrayed you, and Hassalükdecht.
I could memorize them if I wanted to, that's about it.
If I take your word for it, it's weird that Forked Durekra is in the second round. I've been observing him, and his preconceived loyalties are far better than the other two. You knew that the Mask of the Pawn's enhancements were incompatible with Folkdrek's abilities. That's why I brought it up first.
What's wrong with that?
"Duvvleoris, did you and the Great Demon politely show off your abilities after you were summoned?　You didn't, did you?
It's...
The Purple Demon King knew your names, your abilities, your strength from the start. The Purple Demon Lord knew the names, abilities, and strength of your Great Demons from the start, as they were unique Great Demons born in his own demon world, and had been hiding in Kuama because he was likely to use them later.

　It is for this reason that he is able to prepare such a form for a spur-of-the-moment match like today.
　I've been preparing for the final battle by further strengthening my originally strong Tongue, Ear, and Nose demons.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out if you listen to Kim, right?　Is he trying to upset me by making it seem like he saw through it himself?　Or are you trying to sway Duvraeori's loyalty to me?
"No, no, no, I know that Duvraeus' loyalty is something he's had since before you came back. I know that your loyalty to Duvraeus is something you've had since before your return, and it won't be shaken even if he knows that you've been a bit cautious and hiding from Kuama, not trusting the Great Demon, right?
Of course.
It only proves that the right leg and the left leg are not that enhanced. What are you excited about?
I'm not excited.
Right Leg, Ear, I'll guess those two next.
What?



　He speaks eloquently, with a hint of innuendo, to the irritation of the Purple Demon King, and then declares his next move.

"By the way, if you don't want to be guessed at, don't use it. If you don't want to be guessed, you don't have to use it.

　The Purple Demon King can use four pieces: the tongue, the ears, the right leg, and the left leg, and he must choose three of them.
　If you just want to get rid of your declaration, you only need to use either the right leg or the ear.
　But you can't do that. As long as you are declared, as long as you are provoked, the Purple Demon King will certainly use those two pieces.
　--I've read that far.

...... Good, if you can guess, guess.

　The two players then place their pieces in the drawer.
　When they are done, they close the drawer.
　The piece that comes to the surface is.

You've already taken out the last stronghold, so what does it matter?
"That's ......, .......

　The Purple Demon King's pieces from left to right: none, right leg, ear, tongue, none.
　This is none, wolfe, lacra, none, "me".
　According to the rules, a tag-team match between Wolfe, Lacla, Ears, and Right Leg was decided.