Many senior holy knights had already gathered on the first floor of Leengard Palace .

"Allen!

　Leah noticed me coming down the stairs at a fast pace and immediately rushed over to me.

Thank God you're okay, Leah!

"Is that Allen here, ......?

　She smiled at me and then suddenly froze.

I'm sorry about the .......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"What's wrong, ......?

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

......?

　It seems that when Tenshi-sama was on top of me, her scent was transferred to my body.

Well, that's .......

What's that?

　Leah tilted her head quietly with a gentle smile on her face.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

(...... What are you going to do?

　If I were to answer honestly, I would say that I was attacked by Tenshi-sama. .......
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm not going to say it in a place like this where you don't even know who's listening.

　What's more, I'm sure Leah would be offended.

　So I was at a loss for an answer.

I'm not sure what to say. It's probably just the scent of the perfume migrating to you.

　I made up a very painful excuse.

............ Hmm, yeah.

　She looked at me with a frown and muttered something to me.
　Naturally, she didn't seem too convinced.

　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.

I'm so glad you're okay, Tenshi-sama!

"Thank you. Thank you. I'm glad you're all okay too. --What's the situation, Lodis?

　Tenshi-sama said softly, then immediately looked at Roddis-Archestoria, the father of the Chairman, who was her beloved son.

"Ha!　The three bombs on the first floor of the palace seem to have been detonated. The fire that spread to the building has already been extinguished. Five people were injured, but all of them have been treated by the soul wearers of the recovery system. And--look over there.

　After briefly reporting on the current damage situation, Roddis pointed to a huge LCD panel hanging on the wall.

　It displayed the flag of the Holy Roneria Empire and a timer with fifty-eight seconds remaining.

That's a video message from the Holy Roneria Empire. It's just a timer now, but there was a mechanical voice playing first.

What did it say?

"There were three main contents. One, it was a message from the Emperor of the Holy Roneria Empire. One, that they gave a "trivial gift". One, that the image must be delivered to the Son of Heaven within five minutes. Perhaps the trivial gift is the explosive device I mentioned earlier.

　After completing the entire report, Roddis said.

"What can I do for you, Tenshi-sama?

　He quietly asked for Tenshi-sama's instructions.

That's right. ....... For now, let's listen to the message. Then we can decide what action to take.

Yes, sir.

　Then we did as Tenshi-sama said, and waited quietly for the message to play.

　Then - just as the timer reached zero, a mechanical voice began to play from the LCD.

"--Five minutes have passed, have the (・・・・)leaders of the five major powers (...) gathered?　Yes, I said my name at the beginning of ......, but I'll say it again. I am Emperor Burrell-Roneria of the Holy Roneria Empire.

　Barrel-Roneria, Emperor of the Holy Roneria Empire.

　He has an extreme aversion to the public eye and has never revealed himself in public.
　In addition to that, he is a thoroughgoing secretive person and even hides his voice, as he does now.

　Rumor has it that he has never even appeared in front of the public.

(Even so, ......, "Leaders of the Five Powers," huh?

　Apparently, this message is being sent not only to the Leengard Empire, but also to all five major powers.

"We have a lot to talk about, but ...... we are both busy. Let's just get straight to the point.

　Then Burrell clears his throat, pauses for a beat, and speaks of his business.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

"...... demon tribe?

　I'm not sure I've ever heard of it.

They're a superior species to Hexenbiests, and are enemies of mankind with highly developed intelligence and terrifying fighting power. Where they come from and why they are so hostile to us is a mystery. There have been three confirmed cases in history. It is said that the Seven Holy Swords of that era managed to defeat them at great cost.

　From the side, Leah gave a quick explanation.

(I see. ......)



　The demon race, a terrifyingly powerful race, has joined forces with the Holy Roman Empire, a superpower.
　This is certainly a desperate piece of information.

　It's no wonder Tenshi-sama's face is clouded.

"Kuku Kuku ....... Well, it's not much of a 'friendship treaty'. It's just a thinly veiled cooperation between two parties with mutual interests. Well - the plan is that we should be arriving at (・・・・) by now. ...... What do you think?

　The moment Burrell said that, the entire upper floors of the Lean Guard Palace literally blew up.

I'm not sure what to do.

　The high-pitched screams of the guests echoed, and the Leaning Guard Palace was enveloped in panic.

(d*mn, what's going on ......?

　Piles of rubble raining down.
　A gust of wind like a storm.
　Dust flying in the air.

　I immediately drew my sword and cut down the debris that was falling.

　Leah, the president, and the senior holy knights were also quick with their swords to deal with the falling debris.

"Leah, stay close to me.

"Yeah, I know.

　A little while later, when the dust cleared, there was a man with wings floating in the air.

"Huh. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　The man who referred to us as an inferior race said this as if he was praising a young child.

　In the eyes of the man, I could sense his absolute confidence and unfathomable power.

(......, no doubt about it.)

　That man seems to be the "demon tribe" that the Holy Roneria Empire has signed a friendship treaty with.