Chapter 50

"Krest, it seems they are in the middle of a battle."

While observing the situation outside with Orphe, I heard such a voice.

As he said, the battlefield was in a terrible state.

It sounded good to say that humans and sub-humans were clashing, but... clearly, Reinhart's army was in the dominant position.

Reinhart's forces had increased in number compared to when they were in the lower world.

They must have recruited sub-humans in the upper world.

"...We have no choice but to attack from the side."

"Understood. Let's proceed then."

"Alright."

"Krest, just focus on the battle with Reinhart. I'll draw the enemy's attention. Leave the minor enemies to me."

"...Alright. I'll count on you."

To fully engage in a battle with Reinhart, I need to conserve my strength.

After advancing a bit further, Reinhart's army finally noticed us.

We didn't directly charge into the battle; instead, we stopped the carriage just before it and stepped outside.

Immediately, my companions, including Orphe, rushed out.

"Whoa!"

Orphe charged straight at the sub-humans, his abilities far surpassing those of the average sub-human.

The sub-humans began to focus on him, trying to stop Orphe.

While Orphe had some openings, Sphie was covering him.

...They'll be fine.

I glanced at Elise.

"Elise, can you handle the humans?"

"Yes, I understand. Krest, don't overdo it."

Elise cast a support spell on me and headed towards the human army, which was still confused.

Feeling my body become incredibly light, I also began to move.

I have to do what I need to do.

Fortunately, the sub-humans were focused on Orphe.

I turned my gaze towards Reinhart.

Near him, Rivia was also present, wearing a slave collar.

...She didn't have any visible injuries, but her face looked very listless.

Seeing Rivia in such a state, my anger rose.

How dare you make her look like that.

Activating Assassin, I dashed through the battlefield, determined to finish this quickly.

However, Reinhart's gaze turned towards me, and he drew the sword from his waist, blocking my strike.

Assassin was seen through, it seems.

"Krest, is it?"

Reinhart's voice was tinged with joy, as if he was enjoying the battle itself.

I returned a sharp gaze to him, having been deflected by his sword, and faced Reinhart again.

"At that time, you said you didn't intend to be enemies."

"If I only aimed for the upper world, I wouldn't have done anything. But, if someone important to me was taken, that's a different story."

I turned my gaze to Rivia, who was still being held captive.

Rivia looked surprised and was staring at me.

She didn't seem to have changed much since she was taken.

At least, there were no visible injuries on her.

"Interesting. I was just getting bored. Shall I entertain you?"

Reinhart kicked off the ground with a grin.

He was fast.

But I immediately activated Dark Knight and blocked his sword.

"...This is different from last time!"

I raised my voice and swung my sword, advancing towards Reinhart.

He pulled back his hand and cast a spell at me.

A black orb. It looked similar to the ones he used to clear the area, but the quality of the magic was slightly different.

In the next moment, black lines extended from it.

I jumped to the side to avoid it.

It had the power of an arrow.

"Interesting!"

I dodged the attack and activated Shadow Technique, raining down attacks on Reinhart, who rolled to the side.

My strike grazed Reinhart's cheek.

Blood flowed from his cheek, and he put some distance between us.

He touched his cheek, checked the blood, and smiled.

"Interesting! Interesting, Krest!"

"..."

The moment he shouted, the pressure from Reinhart increased even more.

The intense magic burned my skin.

What incredible strength.

I frowned at the pressure, and in the next instant, Reinhart appeared in front of me.

I barely managed to block the long sword he swung down.

It was a heavy blow.

My face stiffened from the impact, which felt like it could break my arm.

He's still getting stronger...!

Reinhart was clearly putting in more force than before.

Even before, it was quite tough.

I deflected Reinhart's strike and took out the enhancement magic stone from my pocket, putting it in my mouth.

Controlling the surging power, I swung my sword.

Elise's support spell, Dark Knight, and the enhancement magic stone.

This is the limit of my current strength.

"Hah. Hahaha! Krest! The battle is far from over!"

I frowned at Reinhart's voice, which trembled with joy.

It's not enough.

I'm still one step short...

But should I give up?

No way!

I kicked the ground and stepped into Reinhart's strike.

The blow hit my left shoulder.

"Uaaaaaah!"

The sword I swung hit Reinhart's right arm, and the impact sent it flying.

It seemed he didn't expect such a reckless strike, and I managed to land a blow that would hurt him.

To make up for the lack of power, I sacrificed myself.

I rushed in and slashed at Reinhart.

With the sword in my right hand, I cut open Reinhart's chest.

I swung my sword again, striking his staggering body.

I didn't give Reinhart a chance to counterattack.

This is the only opportunity. I'll finish him off in one go!

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