The skies of the Republic were filled with airships and armor flying across the sky.

　In the cockpit, biting his back teeth, was a jilk.

　He had his rifle at the ready in his green armor and pulled the trigger one after the other, shooting down his enemies.

'There's too many of them,'

　We're able to fight on the performance gap, but it hurts to be outnumbered.

　What I can hear is Eryk's voice.

''There's a ridiculously large ship coming from the Raoult family's territory!

　The voice of Erik on the deck of the Einhorn as a guide brought the four of them into consciousness to the distant Ideal.

　Brad had stopped moving on the battlefield in surprise.

'What a size for not using a floating island. That's bigger than Paltner.''

Mr. Brad, please don't stop!

Oh, sorry.

　Normally, huge airships are often built on floating islands.

　At over 700 meters, Partner is one of the largest pure airships in the world.

　Zilk and others have never seen an airship bigger than that.

　The large airships - airships and armor were being launched one after another from the main body of the Ideal.

　All are unmanned aircraft.

''Is that the enemy's lost item that Count Baldfalt was talking about?

　A metal armor plate covered the whole thing.

　Facing the airship, which he had no idea how it was moving, Ziruk looked towards Einhorn.

　The floating Aroganz were destroying the approaching armor one after another.

　Ziruk checked the number of rounds left and returned to Einhorn.

　Just as he was returning to the deck, he was replaced by Chris, who was resupplying the ship.

'Jilk, get up there as soon as possible. Greg and I will support the Aroganz. Brad won't be able to deal with these numbers on his own.

　Zirk let go of the control stick and took a deep breath.

'I know. Take care of yourself.

　As Chris watched Chris soar into the sky, a group of work robots gathered around Ziruk's armor.

　They are quickly resupplying and servicing.

''--But you were able to pull the real life out of the den.

　The rifle was replaced, and when the rest was over, Zilk took to the skies again.

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　The main body of the Ideal.

　Walking around the ship, Serge was wearing a pilot's suit.

　We're going to board the Gia now.

　It was the Ideal that would follow us.

Master, the shape of the arogants is different than before. Please be vigilant.''

You think I'm going to lose?

'You're forgetting that they've been through a war, right?　Don't let your guard down.'

'All right. But it's a cheat battleship and a performance gobbler anyway. I'm not afraid of a guy like that.

　While looking at Serge, who was caught off guard, Ideal thought.

(-- Did I make you figure it out a little too much? I've already obtained this guy's genetic information, so it's not a problem if he disappears here, though. (Losing a sample of the reincarnate is painful, but it's not absolutely necessary for the sake of the goal, nor is it absolutely necessary to exist)

　He calls them masters and so on, but inwardly he was just using them.

　Serge, who rides into Gia, has an attitude as if he is about to start a game.

　He may be excited, but his face does not look serious.

''I'll get this over with in a heartbeat.

Well, I'll be supporting you from the mainframe.

Hey. I'll bring home his head this time.

(Is it Rion's head?　Or is it the neck of an allogant?　Maybe it's the latter. Sweet. (Really sweet.)

　If possible, I didn't want Serge to go out to this battle, but since he said he was going to be there, I approved it.

(It doesn't matter if this guy's replacement is Lelia or not, but leaving the shield called Olivia behind to go out on the battlefield--the noble spirit really brings tears to my eyes.)

　With Livia, Luxion couldn't get serious with her easily.

　Ideal was somewhat frustrated that he couldn't drag Luxion into the battlefield that he had planned on.

(Well, I can't help it.)

　The twin eyes flashed as Gia's cockpit closed.

'Rion, no one's stopping us this time!

　Seeing Gia off on her sortie, Ideal headed for the bridge.

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　When Serge appeared on the battlefield, the soldiers of the Republic welcomed him with a loud voice.

''It's Serge-sama of the House of Raoult!
This is our victory!
"Long live the Republic!

　Inside the cockpit of the Gia, Serge felt good about his grip on the controls.

　The Kingdom's airship, Einhorn, which was showing desperate resistance, had sooty armor from the Republic's attack.

　Serge whistles as he sees the armor flying around him.

''Maiden princes?　It looks like he can fight some, but he's no enemy of me and Gia. Let's just take down Leon quickly.

　Gia flew across the sky as it began to darken and found Aroganz at Einhorn's side and attacked him.

'We've found you, Rion!

　Aroganz held his battleaxe and caught a blow from Gia, who descended and swung her spear down. Sparks flew and they quickly launched their next attack as they got away from each other.

'Your back is a little different. Did you take it seriously?''

　From the response of the spear swung down, you can see that the opponent's power is increasing.

　But even so, Gia is better than me.

''It's you again. I don't have time to deal with you.''

　Serge laughed wryly at the sound of Lion's voice.

'I'm going to make this your grave. Noel won't stop you this time, either!

　When I said that I had no reason to stop him because Noel was not here - Rion replied.

''-- Yeah, I'm not going to stop either.''

　Gia moves out of range and attacks Aroganz with the machine gun he's got in his arm.

　Aroganz shoots lasers from the Schwerdt on his back, but Gia's armor plays them off.

'It's useless!　Don't think an attack of that magnitude is going to help!

　In contrast, Gia's machine gun - was chipping away at Aroganz's armor.

'Even with the increased speed, it's easier to hit when the target is large. I don't understand why you're using such Usnolo!''

　Rion reacts to those words.

'Usnolo?　Don't lick the speed of the arrogants!'

　The Schwerdt on his back roared and emitted an explosion, and the arogant disappeared from Serge's sight.

　However, Serge did not panic. He turned around and readied his spear.

''It's sweet!

　With magical sensory enhancements, Serge is able to match the speed of the arogants.

'What's up?　That's about it, scum knight!

"--!

　On the battlefield, Serge and Aroganz were fighting fiercely.

　The blue and red armor came towards Serge as if to pinch him.

''I got it!

"Son of a b*tc*!

　Serge responded by watching the armor that Chris and Gregg rode on as they moved.

　He kicked their armor away as they spun on the spot, and caught the battleaxe that Aroganz had swung at him with Gia's hand.

'Don't think that's enough to stop me!

　With Serge joining the battle, the tide quickly tilts to the Republic's side.

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　The Raults' mansion.

　As Lelia is resting in a room prepared for her, Clément comes to visit her.

　Clément, a teacher of the Onee, was originally a former knight of the House of Lespinus.

　When he was young, he was beautiful and very popular with the ladies.

　The reason why such Clément came to visit Lelia is--''

''What?　I don't know if you're my sister.

"--Lelia. No, Lady Lelia. "A body has been found in the house.

Oh, my God.　You mean my sister?

No, no, sir. But we are certain that someone has broken into the house. We'll be looking for Master Noel as soon as possible, but please be careful, Miss Lelia.

　Lelia is relieved to learn that Noel isn't dead.

　It's more than that.

Why don't you go look for your sister?

I've been ordered to protect Lelia-sama. But I would have protected Lelia-sama even if she hadn't ordered me to.

Yeah.

　Lelia knew that Clément was a knight of the House of Lespinus. After all, one of the people who hid them was Clément.

　So he didn't seem too surprised.

'I was surprised nonetheless. You were a little girl at the time of that incident, Lady Lelia, and you remembered me.''

　Lelia is inwardly dismayed.

(How could I forget a dark character like you? You used to be more beautiful, but now you're like this - well, okay.)

What's the matter with you?

'No, I was happy. I was only a novice knight at the time.

　Lelia remembers the day Clément was assigned as a new recruit.

　After failing and being reprimanded by his bosses, it was Lelia who helped Clément out.

　He was only calling on her to help him in the future.


　As a child, Lelia had gotten around well in anticipation of the future.


'More importantly, who on earth could have broken in?

''There are those who have a grudge against the House of Raoult, but the other six nobles cannot be trusted either. It is possible that they are trying to take advantage of this confusion to eliminate their political enemies. However, both are infinitely unlikely. After all, I think it's more likely that they are related to the kingdom.

　Lelia gets impatient when she hears that.

'You're lying,'

(Did they even ride into this place?)

　However, I remind myself that Rion should be fighting Serge.

(There's no way Rion is coming. Then who on earth--)

　As I was pondering, I heard a noise on the other side of the door.

　Clément draws his sword with Lelia at his back.

''Lelia-sama, please step back.'' --Who's there!''

　When the door opened, there was no one there.

　Only the soldier of the guard at the door is down.

　Lelia is surprised.

'There's no one there.'

　Only, Clément was in a cold sweat.

'--You're there. Wouldn't it be rude for a girl not to show up?

　There was a voice answering Clément when no one should be there.

'I beg your pardon for this. But hey, we can't afford to play around over here, so forgive me.

　As Clement swings his sword from left to right - sideways, even though no one else is around - something invisible seems to bend down and dive into Clement's bosom and strike a blow into his pigeon tail.

　Clément's massive body floats up a bit, and he bends his body into a crook.

　But Clement threw away his sword and embraced him.

'I won't let you get away!

I don't want that.

　Clément was thrown directly into something invisible as his chin was lifted up, as if he had been hit in the jaw.

　Clément, who collapsed on the floor, was trying to get up with a bloody nose.

'What are you going to do to Master Lelia!

　Unaware of what had happened, Lelia could only stand there.

(Huh?　What the hell happened to you--

　Something unseen says.

'Oh, I'm not interested in this guy. It took me a bit of time in the big mansion, so I'll just ask for directions. It was good until we got under the covers, but it's a lot of work since we can't get any help.

　Lelia knew who the voice belonged to.

'Why are you here? You're supposed to be in the war!

　Something invisible lets out a low voice.

　Lelia found her own jaw lifted and a muzzle held against her lower jaw.

'Tell me where Livia is,'

　Turning her right hand forward, Lelia gave it an electric shock, just as she had done to Livia.

　Then something transparent in the form of a human appeared for a moment.

　However, that's all.

''Hey, why doesn't it work!

　Surprised, the figure in front of you asks again in a low voice.

'--not a second time. Tell me where you are.

　The man's voice, which was unusual, caused Lelia to tell him where Libya was out of fear.

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　Livia's room.

'Let me go!　Please let go!

　Lambert unbuckles his belt and lowers his trousers, but he can't get his clothes off properly because he's holding onto Livia's arm with one hand.

'Quiet!　Speaking of which, I hear that women in the kingdom embrace sub-humans. You are also after being held by many sub-humans, aren't you? You're a pretty face, aren't you?

I wouldn't do that!

'That's fine!　Then I'll show you a real man in a heartbeat. So resist--this, this!

　Lambert is also a man.

　If it's arm strength, he's stronger than women and children.

　But Libya's resistance was stronger than I thought, and I managed to push him down with his pants down to his ankles - but he hadn't moved on from there.

'This, this!　Just give up on it!

　And then...

"It's your death wish.

　I heard what sounded like a bump on Lambert's head, and then he was lifted away from Libya as if he was lifted by something invisible.

　Libya was freed, but she clasped her hands on her chest.

　She was relieved to hear a voice she couldn't have misheard.

'-- Mr. Leon?'

　Immediately, Leon seemed to suddenly appear in the middle of nowhere.

　He was dressed in a pilot's suit and held a rifle in his hand.

'I'm here for you, Livia.'

　Tears streamed down her face and Livia hugged Rion.

'Mr. Rion!　I--I!

'It's all right now. I've stunned the guards outside too, so we'll be out of here soon.

　Livia nodded.

'Yes. Um, well - it looks like Noel is in this mansion too. 'So,'

I'm sorry, but I can only take one of you home. And then we'll talk about the details later. I've got a sheet of optical camouflage for you to wear.

　When I put on the invisible cloth, Livia blends into the landscape around her and disappears.

　When I looked in the mirror, she really did disappear.

'This is amazing,'

It's not a panacea, though. --I've got a few things to do, so be out the door first.

What are you going to do?

　Leon smiles at Livia.

'Just a little prank,'

Miss Rion, we're not even supposed to be-- what?

　I was relieved that it was the usual Rion, but his face was somehow different from his normal face.

'Rion-san, are you possibly angry?'

　Leon hides his face with his left hand.

'It's a lot of work for someone else.

I'm sorry.

　I gripped the seat and turned over, and Rion spoke to me with a smile.

'It's a lie. --It's my fault. So it was my fault. I know you're scared.　Don't worry about it anymore, just wait outside. We'll get out of here as soon as we're done.

　Nodding, Livia walked out of the room, and as soon as she walked out of the room, a "Kash! I heard the sound of "I'm sorry" twice.

(What's that sound?)　(Does it sound like something rubbed?)

　-- it was a sound I hadn't heard before.

　As soon as Leon came out of the room, Livia asked.

'What did you do?'　I heard a sound I hadn't heard before.

It's a secret.

　Leon, holding a rifle, but concealed in Libya - in his right hand, he holsters a suppressor-equipped pistol in his right hand.