The Raoult family compound.

　The optical camouflage is deactivated as you approach the air bike that was hidden in the courtyard.

'It's like something out of a spy movie,'

　Livia was troubled by my muttering.

'Um, what's a supeiga?'

Just talking to myself. Come on, get in.

　When Livia straddled the car, I climbed in and started the engine.

　When I blended in with the surrounding landscape and became invisible, the mansion was in a hurry.

　Apparently, they found Lambert's body.

　Or, did Lelia make a scene?

　It didn't matter either way.

　Livia, clinging to my back, looked uneasy.

'You can't find them?　Um, if you have the same abilities as Luc, you might be discovered.

Don't worry. Even if they find you, the Ideal will not be able to move now.

　If you just want to dive in, no problem.

　But I didn't get any support from Luxion or Clairvoyant, though.

　Then I take out the switch I had in my stash.

　I take off the safety to avoid pressing it by mistake and press the button and tuck it away in my pocket.

　Livia didn't seem to notice.

'Well, let's go check on those guys now, shall we?

I'm a little scared today, Leon-san.

　Livia was right in her impressions.

'Really - how did this happen?

　Gripping the handlebars, I was rapidly leaving the Rault family compound on my air bike.

　Startled by the sound of the explosion, Livia turns around and calls out to me.

'Leon-san, the mansion!

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　An explosion occurred in the Raults' mansion.

　The impact distorted the iron bars, allowing Alberg to get out, and he picked up Noel, who had fallen, in his arms.

'Are you alright!'

Yes, yes. I'm working on it. I'm still a little lightheaded.

　Suddenly, the mansion shook violently.

　If he left the room and looked out the window from the hallway, he could see black smoke.

　Alberg was in a cold sweat.

''Don't tell me they've attacked us to this point?

　There was a floating island with a holy tree between the former Respinus family's territory, where the harbor was located, and the Raoult family's territory here.

　Even though the distance between us should be long, I was wondering if we had already been attacked this far, when I heard the soldiers' voices.

''Is Alberg-sama safe!

How dare the Kingdoms make a fool of themselves.

"Call Master Serge at once.

　After hiding in the shadows to get by, Alberg knows from the conversation that Serge has gone into battle.

'That stupid son of a b*tc*. You've never been in a battle before.

　If he was caught off guard because he had the Ideal, it was very dangerous.

　There was no way Einhorn was coming towards us without a plan.

　If Rion was moving, he was definitely planning something.

　Noel looks out the window as he moves away from Arberg while holding his head.

'What's going on?'

　It wasn't a question, but Alberg answered.

'-- I'm sure the foolish son started a war with the kingdom. It's a shame that no one stopped him.

　Noel reflects.

'War!　We've got to stop that!'

　Only, Alberg shook his head.

'Once we start, we have to settle it. And since we don't know what's going on, there's nothing we can do about it.

　What do you think the neighboring countries will think about this one?

　What about the credibility of the Republic?

　To Alberg, it seemed as though a great deal of trouble had been created, whether they won or lost.

'A war without a cause - when people won't follow you.

　It's good now.

　The whole country is trying to regain the pride it has lost.

　But this way of doing things can't last forever.

　Alberg looked at Noel.

　He looked at Noel, who was trying to figure out what to do.

'Noel--you must take the saplings of the holy tree and flee to your kingdom. Count Baldfalt wants you. He won't do anything wrong.

　Noel looks down.

'-- Leon has two fiancées. There's no way for me to get in on them.

What?　Oh, no, that's right. I read it in the papers - yeah, right. No, you don't have to be the Count himself to meet someone in the Kingdom. Or is there a person of the opposite s*x in the Republic that you're interested in?

He's not here.

　I tried to make a light joke, but Alberg felt a little sad for Noel, who answered immediately.

''And anyway, let's do what we can for now. First of all, we need to get this situation right. Let's see if we can talk to someone.''

　Noel nodded and they ran down the corridor of the mansion.

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　The battlefield--Ideal was looking at the empty sky.

'You're there - Luxion.

　In the empty sky, the artificial intelligence Ideals knew exactly what the main body of Luxion was.

　Although it blended in with the surrounding landscape, it was certainly there.

''-- Just like the data. Some differences are acceptable. I'm sure it's an immigrant ship that was built in the last days.''

　It is an ark prepared for humanity to leave their homeland for a journey.

　Among its functions, it possesses many pieces of equipment that are not possessed by the Ideals, who are members of the military.

　What I wanted, even if I had to fight Luxion, was the body of Luxion.

''I'm running out of time. I'll take it all, Luxion.''

　The main body of the Ideal - a large box-shaped spaceship with various weapons attached to its armor.

　Then, a piece of earth rose up and shot lasers at the Ideal from it. When it was received, the power output of the Ideal increased.

　The missing functions were supplemented from the outside.

　When they turn towards Luxion, they begin to attack at once.

　On the battlefield, some soldiers questioned the ideals that launched the attack into the empty space.

　Some send communications, but ignore them all.

　The Luxion was exposed as it bounced off all the remote missiles and live ammunition - and optical weapons.

　The gray hull was streamlined in shape.

　The bow of the ship was thin and simple, like an isosceles triangle.

　It had square box-shaped engines on each side.

'A versatile ship with everything packed into one ship - just like me now.

　The Ideal also collected parts that could be used at the base and refurbished itself.

　Even though it was a supply ship, he had to force himself to carry weapons that a battleship would have.

　Essentially, it is not purely for combat.

　Considering its original performance, Luxion was superior.

''This is my home, you know. I can't lose.''

　The attack was even more intense as Ideal sheltered against the Holy Tree.

　At the same time, new missiles and live ammunition were being produced on the ship one after another.

　Even replacement parts for optical weapons were prepared and replenished no matter how much they were fired.

　In the midst of all this, the Republic's airship rose to be fueled by the blast.

　Unable to penetrate Luxion's shields, the airship is caught by the Ideal's optical weapons that are making the attack even more intense - and the airship explodes.

''You're in the way.''

　Unmanned airships were moving around Luxion, and the armor of the drones were also ignoring the battle and heading towards Luxion.

　Serge yells out.

'Ideal, what the hell are you doing!

''--Master, we have our hands full with Luxion. I'll leave you to deal with Einhorn.

"f*ck you!　We're in trouble because of their persistence--again!

　Serge's side was to be fought four to one by Erik, who joined the fight in the middle.

　Even if there was a difference in aircraft performance, he was forced to fight a hard battle four to one.

(Learn the rigors of the battlefield there. If you survive, I'll use you as a master)

　What was important to Ideal now was Luxion.

◇

　Luxion's main body under attack from Ideal's main body.

　Among them was Luxion - a child machine.

''You are quite reckless. Normally, you shouldn't be able to have the equipment of a battleship. But, Ideal--did you think you could stop me with that degree?''

　As Luxion launches his attack, the unmanned armor and airships in the vicinity of the Ideal fall to the ground as they burn up.

　They are fighting each other at reduced power because their allies are fighting in the vicinity.

　If they get serious, the surrounding area will be blown up.

''You are disregarding your allies. In spite of that, I'm worried about the main body's recklessness. What on earth are you thinking?''

　A holy tree visible behind Ideal.

　It was already in attackable range.

''Future disasters will be eliminated as soon as possible - it would have been easier if the master had made a decision sooner.

　Right now, Leon isn't thinking about the Republic.

　He is only thinking about - himself.

　He will help Libya and eliminate future disasters.

　That's why he finally got up the nerve to do it.

"Your master has no idea what it means for you and I to fight. Blow up with the Holy Tree.

　The missile was shot at the Holy Tree. The missile left the battlefield and aimed at the Holy Tree.

　He thought that Ideal also couldn't afford to fight Luxion and would ignore the attack on the Holy Tree.

　It was because he thought that the Holy Tree was worthless to Ideal.

　But--.

''--What is this?''

　The Ideal ignored the main body's defenses and forcibly intercepted the missiles.

　He saw that one of them was impossible to intercept, so he applied an unmanned airship to prevent it from doing so.

　The same is true for dealing with optical weapons.

　I'm protecting the holy tree like a shield for the body.

''What is the value of the Holy Tree that we don't know about?''

　If you do your own investigation, you can confirm the exchange of energy between Ideal and the Sacred Tree through the equipment.

''--You're getting energy from the Holy Tree?　Well, I understand. Ideal, you have turned yourself into a defense mechanism.

　Within the Republic, Ideal had modified himself to be able to perform in a way that was not considered a supply ship.

　That's why Ideal wanted to fight Luxion here - in the Republic.

　Shields had been generated around the Holy Tree, and optical weapons had been dealt with. Therefore, the missiles were shot down even if they were forced to.

　But then, a poor attack would not be able to reach the Holy Tree.

　The dangerous attack would be prevented by Ideal, and then Holy Tree would continue to supply energy to Ideal.

''This is a bit tricky.''

　To Luxion, it looked like Ideal was not going to be able to pretend to be.

◇

　Under the sky where Luxion and Ideal are fighting fiercely.

　Serge swears in front of Erik.

'You're such a jerk, betraying your country!　But still the six noblemen!

　However, Eryk was unfazed.

'I just thought it was wrong to fight like this!

'Don't betray me just because you think you can, a**h*le!

　He kicks away, and this time Brad pokes his spear at him.

　Gia catches it with her bare hands, but as soon as Brad lets go of the spear, he attacks with his new weapon.

'I know you're crazy about me, but it's not a good idea to look away.

You narcissistic bastard!

　I remember Brad's character that Lelia had told me about, and when I complain, Greg thrusts his spear out from under me.

　As I avoided him, Chris swung his great sword down from above.

''Oraaah!''

"Seiya!

　Even if it hits, it only scratches the armor.

　It won't cause much damage, but...

"These guys are disgusting!

　-- Immediately after, a bullet hits Gia's head.

　It was the green-armored--Jilk.

''Can't you use the tactics for anti-Aroganz? I've been practicing quite seriously, though.''

　He was demonstrating to Gia what he had been practicing to win against the Allogants.

'You guys!'

　A blue streak appeared on Serge's furious forehead.

　But then he heard Aroganz's name and realized.

'Where's that bastard from Rion?'

　I moved my head and looked around, but the Aroganz that Rion was riding was nowhere to be found.

　Erich was laughing with his knuckles.

''--Serge, Count Baldfalt wasn't here from the beginning.

Oh?　What are you talking--

　He punches Eryk away as he comes towards him, spearing Greg with his spear and blocking Chris' slash with his arm.

　Chris joins in the conversation.

'It's true. Baldfalt isn't here - no, he wasn't, right?'

　When I couldn't understand what Serge was saying, I received a communication from my allies.

''Serge-sama!　There's been an explosion at the mansion!　The number of dead and injured is unknown. The information is confusing, but they've found Master Lambert's body!''

What--?

　As Serge was stunned, Greg kicked him in the back.

''It's too late!　You guys have been licking too much Balticite.'

　Zilk says.

''The strongest outgoing knight in the kingdom--it was a bad idea to make him take you seriously.

　After being kicked off, Serge happens to look at the deck of the Einhorn, where Rion has just joined the Aroganz.

　As Livia takes refuge on board the Einhorn, Rion enters the cockpit of the Aroganz.

　-- until now, the Aroganz was unmanned.

　Serge grits his teeth.

(That bastard, you've been messing with me!)

　One after another, communications came in from our allies requesting instructions.

''Serge-sama, we were caught in the battle above and our allies are suffering damage!
"Serge-sama, we've already lost over 50% of our inventory. Order your men to withdraw!
'Serge-sama, Einhorn is retreating. Give the order to pursue!

　Serge was unable to respond to the information and advances that came in one after another.

　The reason is--

The reason for this is... ''Sorry to keep you waiting, guys.

　Aroganz, who had risen into the sky, had switched from a battle axe to a large sword.

''I was in a cold sweat over here.

'I'm the same as Jilk. But it looks like you got it back in one piece.

'Baltphalt, are you really sure you want to pull out of this?　Are you really going to lower us?

I can still do it.

"I can do it, too. I can stay!

　Leon, who was talking to the five of them, looked terribly troublesome.

''You guys stay back. It's not war from here on out. Defend Einhorn and fall back.''

　Serge laughed, the edges of his mouth twitching.

'You forget you lost to me. It's just a slight change in shape--'

　But Rion showed no interest in Serge.

''Well, let's get this over with.

　It was as if he was ignoring Serge.