That's thirty!

　Greg, wielding his spear in the corridor of Arcadia, was gasping for breath in front of the imperial armor coming in one after another.

''There's no end to it.

　Julius, who is fighting next to me, comes to agree with Greg's opinion.

''That's right. But we can't let Rion get in the way, you know.''

'You mean Finn?　I didn't want you to fight Leon, though.

　Greg knows that Leon and Finn are friends.

　That's why he didn't want them to fight.

　However, Julius had a different opinion.

''He's made up his mind to that point. It's a wild thing to stop him.''

I guess so.

　The drones behind them were taking out weapons to be replaced from the container they were carrying on their backs.

　Greg abandoned his battered spear and received a new one.

''Okay, now--hmm?''

　As I quickly jumped back from the spot, one of the magicians came down from the ceiling.

''These guys have been boring too many holes in their fortress.

　The magic-clad knight was badly battered.

　He must have pushed himself to come here.

　The opponent also has a spear.

''You descendants of defeated people. You should have let them perish quietly.''

　As his opponent thrusts his spear out, Greg catches it and closes the distance.

'I'm not a big fan of giving up, you know.

　While talking lightly, Greg senses the strength of his opponent.

(This guy's strong. If a guy like that forced himself to come this far, is it a sign that he's in a lot of hurry?)

　His opponent also sensed Greg's strength.

''You're young. The fact that you're relying too much on your aircraft performance and your spear skills!

　The opponent was right.

　The knight in magic outfit was stronger than Gregg.

(This guy's stronger than me. But!

I'm sorry. I'll rely on the performance of the ship.

　When I fired the machine gun I planted in my arm, my opponent dropped back while being hit.

'A hidden weapon?!　'You've got to be kidding me!'

"I'll do whatever it takes to beat you. I'm-- we can't lose!

　Greg's spear turned red.

　The blade was hot and the part of it glowed red.

　He swung the spear and then that part melted as the opponent caught it.

''Kuch!''

　Deciding that it was too dangerous to receive it, the enemy approached once they got a distance away.

　He thrusts out his spear.

''Such a roundabout--''

　However, the enemy used the spear it was holding as a decoy - extending the sharp tail part of the tip of its magic armor and trying to pierce Gregg.

　As soon as the tip of the tail closes in on the cockpit, Greg immediately sacrifices his left arm to prevent the attack.

'Brilliant. But this is the end!''

　The enemy tries to thrust their spears into Greg, who is unable to move.

"You can't surprise me like this!

　Inside the cockpit, he pulled the trigger on the control stick.

　Then a number of stakes were fired from the container attached to the armor's backpack.

　The stakes pierce through and the enemy leaves Greg.

''d*mn. If it weren't for that plane.''

　The other man collapsed in frustration.

　Greg acknowledged the words.

'Yeah. Well, you were better than me. I won because of the performance of the plane.

　The other man laughed.

'Gracious of you to admit it. I knew you were young--'

　I shifted my gaze from the enemy that had stopped moving to the enemy that was attacking me.

　Even though the magic-clad knight was defeated, the morale of the imperial soldiers didn't drop as much as expected.

''You defeated bastard!

　He let go of the spear as he speared through the enemy's armor as they attacked him and kicked them away.

''There really are a lot of them.''

　Julius hands the weapon to Greg.

'I'm sorry, I'm late to follow up.'

Don't worry about it. You're lucky you're not in the way.

　Greg is concerned about Leon, who has moved on.

(Leon, make sure you come back.)

◇

　The Aroganz, with Luxion on autopilot, reached the Arcadia power reactor.

　The power reactor existed in the center of Arcadia in the form of a column.

　The room was also shaped like a cylinder to match it.

　A number of red lines stretched across the black pillar like blood vessels.

　It was as if they were beating, weakly and strongly repeating the light.

''This is a power reactor--a device that generates magic elements?''

　The old humans were able to step into a place that had been unreachable for many years, but Luxion had more to worry about than that.

'Master, how do you feel?'

It sucks.

　Leon, who answered immediately, was sweating.

　Thanks to the use of the strengthening drugs, it was taking a lot out of his body.

　After using neutralizing drugs and various other medicines, he was finally able to speak.

''I was in a daze until a few minutes ago, so that's enough to make me think about it.

Yeah, you're just in time for the big moment.

　As Leon grabbed the controls, the Allogants released their containers and fired their missiles.

　The drones behind him launched the same attack, and the power reactor automatically deployed its shields to prevent the attack.

　Leon wrinkles his brow.

'Can't you make this easy for me?

I suggest we move in close and attack.

　If they could get through the shields, they would be able to destroy it with no problem.

　The power reactor itself shouldn't have been built that robustly.

　Even if it was built - Aroganz could destroy it.

I understand. But first, we need to recharge.

　Having run out of weapons, Leon turned to replace the container.

　Alloganz purges the containers and gets into position to receive them.

　As the drones try to receive one of the containers on their backs, Luxion performs an emergency evasion.

''Master, it's the enemy!''

Not at this time!

　The drones are burning and then exploding.

　They weren't all destroyed, but it was still difficult to replace the containers in the presence of the enemy.

　Besides, it was the wrong guy.

　Luxion picks up a familiar voice.

''Yo--it's been a while.''

　A cylindrical room - the one coming down from the top of it was the Brave.

　The figure Finn wears as armor, and it is one size larger than the other magic armor.

'Brave'

　Leon was smiling.

'I've missed you, Finn!

　While saying this, Rion was about to drop back at full speed and receive the backpack.

　Due to the structure of the Arroganz's fuselage, the nozzles and other components that generate propulsion are attached to the backpack.

　It could float, but without the backpack, it wouldn't be able to gain speed.

　However, Finn also read Leon's thoughts on the matter.

"Me too--Rion!

　As the drones are about to hand their backpacks to the Aroganz, Finn gets in their way.

　He fires a fireball and destroys the drones.

'You're in my way!'

"I hold you in high regard. I won't skimp on the details.

　Against Finn's incoming brave, Luxion continued to do his calculations.

''Master, I'm ready.''

You're a reliable partner for me.

'Of course. Please don't compare me to Brave.

　Brave, who was listening to their conversation, became angry.

'You said it!　I'm going to show you that me and my partner are the best together!

　Leon had been backing away until now, but when he stopped, the drones also pointed the container's opening at Finn.

'Try to run, Finn!

　On cue from Leon's words, missiles were released one after another from the containers.

　The weapons held by the drones were also used, and the momentum was such that they shot up all the ammunition they brought with them.

　Even though it was wide, it was a narrow passage for armor to fight each other.

　Finn quickly put his left arm out in front of him and changed it into a shield form to catch it.

　Then he was blown away.

　Alloganz runs straight past Finn across the floor.

''Did you think you could handle that much, Rion!

　When Finn turns around and swings his sword at him, Leon catches it with his battle axe and maintains his stance.

''I can handle this!

　Luxion gazed backwards.

'Come--Schwerdt.

　From among the wreckage of the destroyed drones, one of the backpacks, the Schwerdt, emerged and flew in.

　It was originally a flying motorcycle called an air bike, but it had been magically modified by Luxion and was now Luxion's backpack.

　The figure, which looked like an airplane, slowed down to merge with Luxion's back as it approached Luxion's back.

　If the Brave tried to attack, the Allogantz would hold it down.

　Rion was getting impatient.

''You're losing power, Aroganz.

The power will increase when they merge. Until then, please endure.

　Finn and Brave are getting impatient too.

'Where's that backpack?　'No, Kuroske!'

'I'm trying!　But this one was in the way--shit!

　When Schwerdt docked on Aroganz's back, Luxion immediately began to act.

''Power increase. You can go at any time.''

　Leon pushes in on the control stick.

'Oraaah!'

　Aroganz's twin eyes flashed red and pushed Brave away.

　Schwerdt's armor slid open and lasers shot from the round lenses lined up there and struck the Brave.

　Finn backed away from the Aroganz, his shield in front of him.

　Seeing this, Leon showed his back and headed at full speed in the direction of the power reactor.

'Wait, wait!　d*mn it!　'These guys!'

　The remaining drones clung to Finn and interfered with him.

'Sorry. I'll play with you later.

　Leon was sputtering, but he was in a cold sweat.

''Master, I will prioritize the destruction of the power reactor as is. It's dangerous to fight now.''

I know.

　Leon, who wasn't in his prime due to the medication, looked distressed.

　His eyes narrowed.

　Luxion instantly calculated as he heard an explosion behind him.

(They're going to catch up to us sooner than I thought.)

　Gaining Schwerdt has given him more propulsion, but it's still magical over there.

　Brave has been named in the past, and there's no doubt he's excellent.

(If we destroy the power reactor first, the Master won't have to fight Finn. That way, the use of the drug--no need for it).

　All Luxion cares about is that Rion uses the drug.

　He thinks that Rion will come back alive safely.

　However, Luxion's wishes were in vain - the Brave was approaching.

''Rii-ohh!

　Luxion quickly modifies Brave's abilities.

(Faster than expected. If this continues--)

　When Rion saw Finn catching up with him, he ordered Luxion to do the same.

'Luxion--dose!'

　Luxion, under orders from Rion, could not refuse the medication.

(I can't believe he used it a second time so quickly.)

We understand, Master.

　An enhancement drug is shot from the backpack on Rion's back.

　And as Rion watches him suffer, Luxion thinks.

(I can't help you.)

　When Rion was released from his suffering, he looked up.

　A second dose of the drug and soon blood was flowing from his eyes.

(Too short an interval between uses.) At this rate, the master's body wouldn't be able to sustain a third dose.)

　Leon made Aroganz turn around and attack the Brave as he flew backwards.

　Lasers attacked the Brave, but Finn also dexterously avoided them.

　Seeing that movement, Luxion notices it.

(Don't tell me you're doing the same thing over there?)

　Brave shows more performance than expected, but it makes sense if Finn is administering the medication as well as Leon.

　I pick up the audio of Finn and Brave.

'Buddy!　Don't be reckless!'

'Don't be reckless here, when are you going to be reckless!　So much for Mia's future!'

　It seems that Finn is also using strong drugs.

　Leon seems to have heard the story and figured out what's going on.

'Are you doping too?　We're on the same page, Finn!

You too?

　They seemed to be laughing at each other.

　Luxion regretted that the two of them had to fight.

(-- Would the Master have never fought his friend if it wasn't for the past?

　It was a regret that he had become a burden to Leon.

　Passing through the aisle, Aroganz once again walked out into the room with the power reactor.

　He immediately attacked with Schwerdt's lasers, but the power reactor had a magical barrier that wouldn't let the attack through.

'Not even Schwert can do that?'

Yes. "Yes, but I'm finding it difficult to get a clear shot at it.

　The Brave was closing in on Aroganz as he drew his greatsword.

　Aroganz also drew his great sword from Schwerdt and received the Brave's attack.

''I won't let it. Mia's future--I won't let anyone take it away!''

　Hearing Finn's determination, Rion also howled at Finn's determination.

I'm sure you'll be able to tell the difference. You can't leave!

　His niece - his niece from a previous life, Erica.

　But Luxion knows.

　The reason why Rion is fighting isn't for Erica alone.

　If it was just Erica, Rion would have ended it by moving her somewhere safe.

　Although he says a lot of things with his mouth, it's for the sake of the children who will be born in the kingdom.

　Normally, Rion would have made light-hearted remarks like, "You can't trust that kind of justice, can you?

　However, Leon was more kind than others, although it was hard to tell from his attitude.

(-- Master)

　What Luxion was looking for was a master who would destroy the newcomers.

　That was what Rion had come here to do.

　That made Luxion very sad.