The sinking royal ship - Weiss.

　After escaping from there, Libya and the others were in a small airship.

　A masked knight stepped down from his armor to check on Libya and the others.

'Looks like they're safe.'

　Angel supports Libya.

　And Marie is supported by Kyle and Kara, who brought the airship with them.

　Angier looked at the masked knight.

'Thank you. I thank you.

''It's not necessary. More importantly, the battle has resumed. We are at a disadvantage as we have lost our way of defeating even the new monsters.

　Paltner takes it down once, but Paltner is sunk afterwards. Angier looks a little sad as the airship with his memories is sunk, but he shakes his head and looks serious.

　A three-way battle has begun as the new supersize attacks both friend and foe. I could see that both friend and foe were confused.

　A Zilk on armor was shooting down the approaching monsters with his rifle at the ready.

''It's dangerous if we continue like this. Let's retreat.''

　It's Greg who disagrees.

'Where in the world am I going to run to?　You're just going to let that big guy come to King's Landing like this!''

'Then we can win?　There's no way to win with us having sunk both Paltner and Weiss!

　The masked knight looked at the fiercely fighting Aroganz and the black knight, his hands clasped together.

''.........Baldfalt can't keep his hands off either. If we can do anything,''

　Livia and Angier look exhausted.

　It would be impossible to get the two of them to do the same thing as they did earlier.

　At their side, there was a white sphere floating in the air to watch over them.

　When the atmosphere was dark, Marie looked up.

'Wait. There is ... there's a way to win.''

　The masked knight cornered Marier.

'Really, Marie!　No, Lady Marie.

Uh-huh. You have the magic flute?　You can have that thing blown again and then turn that big one off. But.....

　I don't know where the owner is.

　And I don't know if the owner will blow the whistle again.

'I see, so you're going to need some convincing.

　That could be difficult.

　While everyone thought so, Livia stood up.

''Let's ... let's go. We need to finish this fight.

Livia, you need to rest. You're looking a little wobbly.

　Livia shook her head when Angier told her.

'I want to stop it. Besides, I feel like we're the only ones who can.

　The surroundings are in turmoil, and Leon can't keep his hands off of them. The communication situation is getting worse again.

"We're the only ones who can do this, huh?

　The masked knight gives a small nod and says to Kyle, who controls the airship.

'Head down to the owner of the magic flute!

　But Kyle looked very uncomfortable. I guess he doesn't like being ordered around by a masked knight.

'Why are you giving me orders?　We don't know where the owner is in the first place.

No, I understand.

　Everyone's eyes were drawn to the white sphere.

''We've already identified the location. Leave it to me to navigate.''

　Livia looked up at the sky.

'Arle, please. Show us around.

'Oh, is that what you call me?　I'm glad to hear that. You'll feel close to me. Now, then, please keep moving forward.'

　While Kyle was operating the airship.

I can't go through a war zone without getting a special allowance.

　That said, it was Kyle who got the job done.

　The masked knight pauses.

'Let's go!　We will finish this fight!

　Chris seemed to feel uncomfortable with such a masked knight.

''This guy is so familiar.

　As the airship proceeded under Creare's direction, robots gathered around it one by one.

'Wha, what!'

　The masked knight is alarmed in a hurry, but Clairé tells him it's okay.

''It's an escort. It looks like that twisted person got there in time.''

Did you make it?

　A pillar of light emerged from the sky above, shooting through the super-size and turning it into black smoke. The airship proceeded to the duchy's flagship to blend in with that black smoke generation.

''What was that light now?''

...magic.

　Is that magic?　The masked knight was surprised when he said that, but he didn't know if it was true or not.

''I can see it.''

　The masked knight couldn't see anything on the battlefield, which was covered in black smoke.

'I can't see much with my vision, though?

Please slow down.

　As Kyle slowed down as he was told, the airship came into view through the black smoke.

　Brad panicked.

'Hey, we're going to hit it!'

　Clairé laughed happily.

'It's okay. Just keep going at this speed.'

　I could see Hertrude sitting on the deck.

　There are monsters around, protecting Hertrude.

　The masked knight climbs into his armor.

'I'll let you handle the dewdrop.

　Angier, who was supporting Livia, had a small smile on his face when he saw such a masked knight.

''You can count on me to wear a weird mask.

"I'd like you to call me a masked knight.

　The masked knight gets into his armor and says to all of them.

'Follow me!'

　But Zilk was not happy.

'Please don't order us around!

　They defeat the monsters around Hertrude, and then the five of them help Livia and Angel--Marie to get down on deck.

◇

　The five of them, and Libya and the others, descended to the deck, protected by the robots, and stood in front of Hertrude.

　Sitting down, Hertoloude clutched her magic flute.

　She turned her head and showed no sign of resistance to the fact that Libya and the others had arrived.

''Mr. Hertrude, I ask you to do me a favor. Please stop fighting already.''

　Angel is irritated by the unresponsive Hertrude.

'You want me to rampage around to my last breath?　It's already been won and lost. Surrender.

　Marie clutched the saint's staff and looked around.

　The battle was going on, and she had a look on her face that said she wouldn't be able to resist a stray bullet if it came.

　Quietly and with shades under her eyes, Hertrude looked up. ''Hee!'' Marier was surprised, but Libya appealed sincerely.

"Let's put an end to this," she said sincerely. It's not right to fight like this!

　Those were words that came from the heart.

　Angier supplemented Libya.

'The Principality's forces are close to being destroyed. Pull back. It is to each other's advantage. That whistle will stop that monster, won't it?

　Laughing with a kutzutz, Hertrude clutched her magic flute and began to laugh widely.

''Yes, you're right. It's the right decision. Even the guardian gods of the earth can't beat you guys. It would be smarter to give up - but I definitely don't want to.''

　Hertrude stood up and held out his hands.

'If you want to kill me, kill me!　Killing me won't stop your guardian goddess. No matter how many times you defeat me, I wonder what you guys are going to do to the guy who will come back to life.

　Libya convinces a desperate Hertrude that he is desperate.

'People in the principality are under attack. If we don't do something about it--

What does it matter?

What?

'You have to laugh. One of the last words from one of the vassals was, "He used us. He used us. Nobody believes him. They all just need to go away!

　Libya approached Hertrude.

'That's not true!　I'm sure some of you are thinking of Mr. Hertrude.

Yeah, there she is!　And Bandel will die if he doesn't, too. Besides, Lauda--my only sister is dead.

　When Livia pulled back in surprise, Hertrude laughed.

''The price for calling the guardian goddess with this magic flute is the user's life. Even though it failed, if the guardian god disappeared, my sister died too. It's as if you guys played us for a good cause.

　The regret, the resentment, and the hatred were taken away, and Hertrauda drew his last breath.

'It's so cruel, isn't it? It's disgusting that you would play with our hearts as well.

　When Livia turns over, Angier covers for her.

'Don't be silly. Are you going to shelve what you guys have done?'

　Marie was horrified.

''If I blow the magic flute now, I think it won't take my life....

　Hertrude glares at Marie.

'You know very well. If you stop me in the middle of it, it certainly won't kill me. Never again will I be able to use my magic flute, though, and my guardian god will try to kill me. But hey, I'm not afraid to die now. I can't help but want to destroy this helpless world. --I just want to avenge my sister's enemy!

　Libya strongly disagrees with such a view of Hertrude.

''Still........this is wrong. What's going to happen if you take revenge!　Your sister will not be pleased!

　The one who was enraged by the opinions of both sides following the parallel lines - was Marie.

'May, you flowery head!

　Both Livia and Angel were surprised, and even Hertrude looked at Marier in amazement.

　Holding her staff and putting her left hand on her hip, Marier--'

'What's a mistake in the first place!　If it's wrong for you, it's right for her!　Is the revenge wrong?　I don't know!　And did Hertrauda tell you not to seek revenge?　Don't speak for that man's feelings on behalf of yourself!　You're so brazen!

　When Livia tried to argue back.

But no one will ever be happy if they don't.

"Let him be unhappy that he will not be able to defeat his enemies!　Please stop the revenge because it's wrong?　Then what about her feelings!　You're preaching to the choir, but would you keep your mouth shut if someone you cared about was killed?　You're not going to avenge me for being wrong, are you?

I don't think that's--

　Angier defends Libya as she is cornered.

'Whose side are you on!　I'm not interested in avenging Hertrude's death. Right now, though, we have to stop that monster first!

You're fussy!　A world that could be destroyed by this degree should just go ahead and destroy it!

　The atmosphere was indescribable at the moment in Marier's opinion.

　Marie did not stop.

◇

　Marie was annoyed.

　

(Yes.) I didn't like this flowery-headed thing. Is it wrong to be in a war with all the pretty things you say?　Can't we just get revenge?　(Isn't that crazy?)

'I know it's wrong. But you still can't stop it, so you acted.

　I didn't know why Marie was defending Hertrude.

　He just couldn't see Hertrude just being told he was wrong.

　It was Angel who blamed Marie for that.

'The game is already won. Look.

　Ange looked around and saw that the Principality's army had raised the white flag.

　They had already been reduced to nearly twenty ships after being attacked by the super-sized monsters and the Kingdom Army.

''There's no point in fighting anymore. If we retreat here, we will still have room to negotiate. Where is the need to fight for nothing at this point?''

　Marie couldn't say it back.

'Are you going to continue this war of attrition for nothing?'

　Even if the Principality's army regained its footing from here, it would be meaningless if its forces were reduced too much.

　Sooner or later, they would be invaded by a different country and defeated.

　Ange was right.

''The Duchy of Fan-Os is also a member of the royal family,'' he said, ''and if we want to retreat here, we can still negotiate. If we retreat here, we can still negotiate.''

　Hertrude looks down and smiles.

'I suppose. Though what awaits the principality is a future of slavery.

　The painful reality that awaited the defeated nation.

　But it was a legitimate right on the part of the kingdom.

　Libya speaks to Hertrude.

'Even the soldiers have families waiting for them. Please don't let them die in vain any more.'

　Marie understands the logic.

　Libya and the others are right but then what about Hertrude?

　Before Marie could say anything, Hertrude moved her lips.

''I didn't expect to be covered by a pathetic saint. I'm even more of a foolish princess than you are. No, I can't be a princess anymore.

　Blowing the magic flute.

　Its tone was somewhat gentle.

''Are you sure that's what you want to do?''

　Hertrude laughs as Marie tells her to take her mouth away from the magic flute.

'I hate it. But looking at the saintly woman made me calm down. 'Yes. I knew that. There was no point in doing this but I couldn't stop it. I'm ... how did we get to this point in time?

　As a crying Hertrude collapses to the spot, Marie takes her place at her side.

　The next thing you know, the fighting has stopped around them.

　The armor that the five of them are riding on is surrounding Marie and the others to protect them, and the surroundings have become much quieter.

　Hertrude, the

I surrender.

　When I told him so.

　Creare warns us.

We have a rapidly approaching aircraft.

　As the five planes that surrounded them were alerted, a black aircraft landed roughly on the deck. It was tattered and looked like it was bleeding despite its armor.

　-- It was a black knight.

''Get away from the princess. You outcasts of the kingdom.''

　Several eyes appeared on the armor, looking at Marie and the others.

'This guy is creepy.'

　Hertrude cried when she saw the Black Knight in such a state.

'Bandel, that's enough. It's time to end it. You fought so well for me, you fought so hard for me. Thank you.'

　Finally, the fight is over.

　I thought so, but the black knight was not convinced.

''........Princess, were you seduced?

Bandel?

"Don't worry. "We'll soon kick the Royal Army out and show you how it's done.

　The black knight stood up, blood-like liquid gushing out of his body.

''No, it's not. It's over now, Bandel!''

It's not over.

　When the masked knight slashed at the black knight, he was flung away by the great sword. Other planes also attacked, but they weren't able to deal with it.

''That's right. You can't end it. I can't let it end yet.......my family's vengeance is not over yet. You can't end it until you have avenged your wife and daughter - the people of the kingdom the same way!

　The Black Knight approaches Marie and her friends.

　Then, a resurrected super-sized monster comes towards Marie and the others.

　For a moment, Marie thinks, "Oh, it's over.

　Livia walks out in front of the Black Knight and extends her arms.

''Black Knight, please stop already.''

　Marie reaches out her hand.

'Ba, you idiot, what are you still doing here at this time!

　The black knight stopped moving and then raised his great sword.

'You are the daughter of that time? Then I'll have to kill you here - you can't live.

　Marie grabbed her staff and deployed a shield of magic power with the power of a saintly woman.

　The black knight easily flicked off such a shield with his left hand.

''Don't think you can stop me with this level!

Bandel, stop it!

　Hertrude shouted, but the Black Knight swung his great sword at Libya.

'Libya!'

　Angier jumps out to cover for Livia.

　Marie closes her eyes.

　And then she hears.

"You will die, old son of a b*tc*.

◇

You're in my way.

　The armor of the Duchy gathered around me to help the Black Knight. After knocking them all down and looking around, I didn't see the Black Knight nearby.

　He chased after the fleeing Black Knight, and when he finally found him, he was on the airship of the Principality's military - on the deck of the airship.

　Somehow, Libby and the others were on board, and they were about to be killed now.

　In an instant, the blood came to my head.

"What the hell are you--I'll kill you, you old bastard!

　The black knight was shouting something as if he was at his limit as he blasted away from the spot with his allogantz.

'It won't end!　You'll never get it done!　I'll kill all the outcasts in the kingdom!

　Hearing his voice, Luxion shook one eye.

''I'm already unable to make a normal decision. The thing has taken over.''

　That right hand.

　The black knight raised his greatsword.

''Master, it's time to end this. ''There's a super-sized vessel approaching our location.

　This one, too, readies his great sword and then accelerates.

''Go back to sleep, old man!

　The figure of the black knight coming towards him - he mimicked his movements and was further supported by Luxion. He struck with the black knight many times and repeated the corrections in the process.

　I think the amulet held around my neck glowed a little.

''You-gaaaaah!

　They swung their great swords at each other, and then the black knight's great sword plunged deep into Aroganz's shoulder.

　For me, the blade was in the body part of the black knight.

''Luxion!''

I'll take care of it. --impact!

　The blade of the great sword glows red and the black knight bounces off as it releases a purple light.

　Like a balloon filled with water popping, the black liquid blows up and the old black knight falls to the deck of the airship.

　It was his right arm that Alloganz grasped and retrieved with his left hand. An eye appeared on the back of his right hand, and his eyes were scurrying around as if he was in a hurry to see Aroganz. It was as if he was frightened by Aroganz.

'Master, I'm always ready.'

　I threw it away, and a light fell from the sky onto my right arm and made it disappear.

'Is that clear?'

Yes, sir. That's him.

　A moving mountain in the corner of my eye.

　There was a super-sized monster.

''........Let's go with a bang.

"I suppose that would be better.

　Putting away the great sword, Aroganz opens his hands.

◇

　Hertrude squirms at Bandel as he falls to the deck.

'Bandel!'

　Bandel opened his eyes, but when he touched his own abdomen, it was wet with blood.

　His right arm was lost.

'....Oh, you lost it.

　Bandel looks at a crying Hertrude and smiles.

(That little boy ... he was getting stronger.)

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

Don't leave me!

...and that's as far as it goes.

　Looking at the sky, I saw Aroganz holding out his arms. Several magic circles were arising, overlapping each other and preparing something.

　Even Bandel, who didn't specialize in magic, could predict that it would be a great magic.

　And the magic circles look beautiful as they overlap each other.

　They are about to unleash their magic on the guardian gods of the earth, compressing the great energy to create a shell-like light. The bumblebee and allogants discharged, spewing fire from their joints as if they were straining.

　Then - as the shells were released, they hit the earth's guardians and caused an explosion. The explosion, the smoke, and the rocking of the airship make Bandel realize that it's all over.

　The exploding Aroganz falls directly into the lake.

　It was Livia and the others who were on the airship, heading for the Aroganz.

　Only, Marie was at their side, watching over Hertrude. Seeing her, Bandel felt a bit of relief.

(Are you worried about the princess?　(If there are any such people ... are they still okay?)

　Bandel spat blood from his mouth and laughed and closed his eyes as it was.

◇

　On the lake.

　Inside the arrogants with the floats deployed.

　Luxion floating nearby and in the cockpit, looking up at the sky.

'Hey, was I right?'

　If we had used Luxion from the beginning - if we had used the main body here, no one would have died. There's also a reason why I didn't do that. But I was the one who chose to fight like this.

''If I expose my main body, what awaits the master will be a life of not being able to relax. Besides, fighting on the other side of the earth is too dangerous for the current kingdom. I couldn't ignore it, and isn't it better than the best?''

　The wreckage of airships and armor floating on the lake.

　I look at it and think, "What could we have done better?

　Couldn't we have done better?　And.

'I guess I never really mastered you after all.

'I agree. Can't we just learn from this?'

Lots of dead. Killed a lot.

"People have been fighting since the beginning of time, don't worry. "Masters are just the beginning.

I'm not happy at all.

"I'm not very good at comforting people.

I'm going to hell.

"If there's a hell, I guess. Would you like me to accompany you?

''You're going to pick a fight with Enma, aren't you? I'm afraid my sins are going to get worse, so I won't do it.

'It's the master who usually fights with everyone around him.

　It's distracting to talk about something stupid.

''........It's also true that many lives were saved because of the Master's actions. Both the kingdom and the duchy are exhausted and it is difficult to continue the war. As it turns out, I think the Master was able to do well. We could have made Paltner and Aroganz look unusable, too. From now on, there's a chance of the peace we've been hoping for.'

　A real protagonist in a real story would probably save everyone and have a happy ending.

　If there's a protagonist like that, I'll do my best to flirt with him and I need his help.

　...I couldn't do it.

'I think I could have done better. What did I do wrong?

'There would have been a war with or without a master. He's very self-conscious.

　I guess it's his way of encouraging me.

　It makes me angry, but it's much better than being a shell.

"I'm sorry about what happened with Paltner and Weiss, man. We sunk it.

Partner will be recovered and repaired. As for Weiss, that mental attack is considered dangerous. It seems that the ship was retrofitted with some kind of device. The ship itself doesn't have that capability.

'I'm afraid to end the war with love. It's too scary to take away the will to fight, or rather the will to fight.

''Maybe it's better to keep it sinking. Otherwise, Olivia and Angelica's lives are in danger. --I see why the kingdom hid it as a trump card.

　I don't want that thing to be used again.

　The sooner we make it unusable, the sooner we bury the owner, the better.

　It's important to make them think they can't use it anymore.

"I don't want you to use it again. What's love? It's a psychological attack.

"Wise decision. But isn't it true that love is what ended the war?

What?　Even I'd have been a bit of a wrecking ball.

'You think the master loved those two so much that he helped them?　And your family, and the desire to protect your family and many other people you know, is love. That's why I can say that the kingdom was able to fight.'

It's great. And while you're at it, what's love about starting a fight?

'There are many reasons for this, but if you can use it, it's effective. When you incite the populace, it's a morale booster if you say it's to protect your family and loved ones.'

It's disgusting.

"One can fight for love. People can risk their lives for the sake of others. That's a wonderful thing.

　As I was playing along with this guy's sarcasm, a small airship landed near the Aroganz. It landed on the water and shook as a wave occurred.

　There are two people on board, Libya and Angier.

　'You're both crying.

'Huh?　Did they think you were dead by any chance?

'Why don't you go out there and reassure them, instead of joking around?　I'm going to get frustrated if I don't prepare myself for this for good.''

　Are you ready?　I can't marry, or rather, I can't get my hands on someone I can't be responsible for.

　Because I'm an honest man.

'I've worked hard all my life. Let me live the rest of my life in peace.

'I don't think you can escape those two, though, even if you have a peaceful future.

"...You think I'm worthy of you two?　There are more deserving people out there.

The two of you and the master himself will be the ones to decide. Please don't worry. If it's worthy, I'll take care of it.''

I'm so happy I'm crying.

　The Allogants' hatch opened and as they stepped outside, Livia and Angel hugged me as they jumped off the airship.

'Mr. Leon!'

You fool!

　He hugs me and then puts his arms around their backs.

'....I'm home.

　Livia had tears in her eyes and was resting her forehead against my chest.

'Rion-san, please don't make me worry,'

'Huh?　Were you worried about me?

　Angel pinches my arm, but it doesn't hurt too much since it's a pilot suit.

'Don't kid yourself. And then why did you run away at that moment?

That time?

The underground ... well, that's when Livia and I found out we were in love.

　For some reason, looking at an embarrassed Angier made me want to tease him.

'No, because I don't want to interrupt you,'

'Who said anything about disturbing me?　....don't make me worry again.

　My dad's airship lands near us.

　Apparently, he's coming for us.

　Now it's just a matter of cleaning up the mess.

◇

　Back at the Royal Palace, things were being decided in a hurry.

　As for the matter of the duchy, it was decided to make peace for now.

　The reason for this is that the kingdom is being attacked in many places, and there was no time to spare for the principality. Even if they wanted to attack the kingdom, they didn't have the time to do so.

　However, the country called the dukedom disappeared.

　As the Dukes of Fanouse, they were to come under the umbrella of the kingdom.

　At the same time, they are forced to sign a humiliating treaty.

　As well as reparations, the kingdom decides what forces they can possess, and fines them for violating the treaty.

　It was also decided that the kingdom would dispatch an officer to watch over them.

　If there is a request from the kingdom, they have to give out warfare force and have no veto power. --they are treated much worse than the other lords.

　The future of being squeezed for hundreds of years, not killed alive, awaited me.

　It's not something I could get involved in when I returned to the royal palace, but at the time I was--.

''Rion-sama, I heard you did a wonderful job.
You are a hero.
Let's hear what Master Lyon has been up to.

　--I was surrounded by women in the royal palace.

'Ha ha!　You wanted to see me in action, didn't you? I'm done tearing and tossing the dukes, tearing and tossing them!

　By the way, it's not the students of the school who are surrounding me.

　They are the juniors before they entered the school.

　They are noble ladies who don't even have slaves with them, and they are pure girls who haven't yet been dyed in a bad way like the world, or rather the girls of the school. Pure?　Also, she's the daughter of a nobleman, so she may have a lot of backstory, but she's better than the girls at the school.

　And besides it's great to be pampered!

　I've been locked up in the royal palace for various reasons, and pretty girls come to me every day.

　I have a feeling that they are working behind the scenes, but I don't want to live my life worrying about many things anymore.

　I'm going to live to enjoy the present moment.

''When you enter the school next year, Rion-sama will be a senior, right?
I can't believe we're going to be at the school together.
I'd like to attend Master Rion's tea party.

　I hold my chest in front of the lovely juniors.

　Untainted maidens, different from the girls in the school.......isn't this where my life begins?　Are we getting started?

　You've been freed from that damsel-in-distress spell!

'I'm looking forward to getting everyone in, too,'

　The girls' cheeks are dyed.

　Even me, if I were to become a hero, I would be irresistible.

　I can't stop laughing anymore.

　I've been reincarnated to another world, and just when I thought it was going to be a male-dominated world - now a normal harem world awaits me.

　It feels great!

　As I was enjoying myself like that, Lady Milene showed up.

''Viscount Baldfalt, may I have a moment?''

Lady Mirraine.

　His serious face was a little melancholy.

　Stop it. Don't look at me like that.

　As the girls walked out of the room with the air, I started making excuses like a man who'd been found cheating.

'Miss Milene, here, there's a lot going on with this,'

I know, sir.

What?

　Something tells me he understands what it's like for me to be floating around with the girls chirping at me, right?　What a nostalgic woman.

'That's how you distract yourself, isn't it?　I'm sorry you've had a hard time with this. I heard that you were the lioness and that's why it was so hard for you, isn't it?

　.........I thought he was a person who misunderstood a lot of things, but maybe he's looking right where he's looking.

　I stop making excuses and shrug my shoulders.

'I don't know. But it's true that I was happy to be pampered. I've never experienced anything like it in school.

It's a boy.

　Lady Milene laughs at that and takes a seat to face me.

'Do you remember?　That I said I would tell you everything.

It was before the fight, wasn't it? You think this is the right time?

　Nodding, Lady Milene straightens her posture and looks straight at me.

''Can you take it all in, Viscount Baldfalt?　Truth is a cruel thing.

　You said something about how the kingdom became this way.

　Was there a reason for a damsel in distress setting?

　I straightened my posture, too.

'I'm still not a pure and innocent boy in this, you know. I'm ready for it.'

　I'm going to regret spouting this line so easily.

'Now, I'll tell you the story with the consequences of this one.