Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
Holy Knight [3]

Ranga ran through the battlefield, her body light, as light as a feather.

The sensation of being on earth gradually began to fade, and before he realized it, his body was already running in the sky.

Naturally, the acquisition of a skill [1] was a skill that could only be obtained by someone who belonged to the highest ranked Magical Beast.

However, such things were nothing more than trivial matters to Ranga now. The wave of power he was now emitting gave him a certain feeling of pleasure.

His body was now filled with strength, as if his energy was pulsing.

His limbs, now covered with jet-black fur, now had Golden Lightning pulsing through them. Demonic energy seeped out like an electrical discharge.

The huge Golden Horn was now growing on his forehead, on the left and right were jet-black horns that did not change from their previous shape.

The Golden Horn in the middle released rays of crystallizing energy, the pure energy it released continuously.

Like him, he gave the dignity of a King. A majestic beast with a noble presence that demanded respect from his realm.

The jet-black fur, which covered his majestic body, was clad in lightning. The pitch-black color, similar to the darkness itself, was clad in a radiance of divine light that fluttered gently in the wind.

However, in contrast to the gentle face he had, the speed he had reached while hovering in the sky had long since surpassed the speed of sound.

But, just inside Ranga's surroundings, the airspace maintained its calmness as if nothing could disturb him.

The Space-Based Barrier he was consciously using.

As Ranga excitedly shot into the sky, he saw a group of Holy Knights who were below him.

Using the link of thought, he had already made sure that no one else was currently heading in that direction.

Dived sharply, while turning off his immense momentum, he made rapid progress towards the group of Holy Knights.

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The commander of the Holy Knight Force Fritz continued to make progress in the necessary preparations. All according to Lady Hinata's plan. So far, there was not a single mistake in his assessment.

There was nothing suspicious and, therefore, there was no problem every time he took the lead.

This time there was no difference. Although, he was still cautious, as being careful was not a bad idea.

It was just a group of monsters, even though these same monsters had declared themselves as a country, there was no need to consider this a major event.

This was Fritz's opinion on the matter, however, Hinata did not use one's opinion only on her level.

It was something natural to follow and make Lady Hinata's opinion hers because she was someone she adored.

It was for that reason that he made various preparations, so once the signals from the other groups came, his group could also start immediately. It was possible to call a barrier at any time …

Then, disaster came by itself from the sky.

Fritz never ignored his vigilance.

He felt that the need for such an exaggerated strategy exaggerated the threat of the situation, but he was still loyal and trusted Lady Hinata's orders.

For this reason alone, it could be safely said that he and his comrades were extremely confident. None of his colleagues are negligent or negligent in carrying out their duties.

Despite all this, one black blob struck from the sky to blow away one of his friends, a mighty Holy Knight.

Even with that, there was no reason to be careless. The instantaneous event that sent a Holy Knight flying was no reason to panic.

The proof of this reason was that the Holy Knights who had been knocked over must still be alive.

Of course, it would have been another story otherwise, but since he was still alive, there was no need for excessive thoughts.

Fritz gave his first command like lightning and took action to carry it out.

They had set up an anti-magic barrier that not only covered all directions in the sky, but also underground, so they were sure their safety was certain.

It was the standard defense plan in case of a surprise attack, to sense and survive the magical attack.

In addition, they have also prepared the Spirit Barrier, a complex barrier network that has many functions such as regulating temperature or detoxifying toxins in the air.

Sticking to the standard plan of action taught by Lady Hinata herself, Fritz has an outermost barrier set up to detect enemies so they can counterattack immediately if there is a chance of a surprise attack.

But, this was all in vain, as the enemy's attack this time was too fast.

When the barrier realized the attack and sent a warning about the disturbing monster, a Holy Knight had been thrown.

The stretch of barrier was nearly two kilometers from their position, to think that something could reach them before they had enough time to react was unthinkable.

The goal is to be able to detect hazards and react with long-range attacks to weaken the target, this is standard procedure.

Certainly, it would not react if an ally passed through or touched it. Only when the monsters are not recognized by the barrier setting.

But what was certain was that this monster had passed through this high-class barrier, the proof was there by the time he arrived. On his arrival, the monster recklessly crashed into the outermost barrier, and at that very instant, all those high-class barriers were obliterated.

There are some who hypothesize that if there is enough energy involved, nothing can pass through or resist the barrier.

It was because this barrier was scattered at this moment, so the Holy Knights who were attacked were spared death.

This is what emphasizes the point that a barrier is not a useless thing.

However... To be able to break through some barrier, no, eliminate it instantly. Other than using spirit weaponry, no one could do such a thing.

The monster that had suddenly fallen landed, using the Holy Knight as its landing pad, began to walk calmly and advanced to the Holy Knight that it had flown over.

Fritz's eyes opened wide as his gaze was fixed on the monster before him.

All he could do was wait for the opening. The goal is to wait for the right opportunity to save his friends.

However, this Great Black Wolf emitted a frightening density of coercion. Fritz could not find any gaps at all.

This was the same monster that cleared two kilometers faster than the reaction of a Holy Knight. This same monster was now only a few meters away from them.

His limbs were wrapped in Golden Lightning and had incredible horns that they had never seen before.

A Holy Knight equipped with a Spirit Weapon and veiled in their Spiritual Strength from the very beginning, and surrounded with various barriers, had been incapacitated with just a single strike. Just by mentioning this alone could already be called a terrible, yet terrifying act.

Fritz wanted to reject it from the point, but he had to come to the conclusion that the monster before him was a clear “Castrop” class monster.

Now it was no longer a situation to worry about fallen comrades.

One mistake would definitely end in the complete destruction of the entire group.

「ALL HANDS, FORMATION BATTLE! LEAVE BARRIER. ATTACK WITH YOUR FULL POWER!」

Like this, Fritz shouted out his battle orders with frightening precision.

The predictions of Lady Hinata once again proved to be entirely accurate.

When he made this awareness, even in a situation that could be called a crisis, he felt a certain sense of excitement.

(As expected of Lady Hinata-sama, she had predicted this situation from the very beginning!)

On Fritz's face appeared a small smile, of course without neglecting his vigilance against the mighty monster before him. Like this, he continued to instruct the battle formation using eye movements and small movements.

A skilled Holy Knight, without ignoring a single move, was able to immediately take out a battle formation to exterminate the demons.

The members of the Fritz group immediately regained their composure with the help of one of the party's magic, Acceleration of Mind.

As they quickly made their battle preparations, they continued to observe the target in front of them.

But, then something unthinkable breaks the tension of the battle.

“What are you doing? Hurry now, go and heal the wounded man. 」(Ranga)

Using his front legs, Demon Wolf threw the Holy Knight that was thrown into their formation.

For a moment, Fritz's calm became confused.

He had already made his determination to leave behind a wounded or killed comrade, but this monster had just given the injured Holy Knight right to them instead of finishing him off.

It was an act that Fritz could not understand.

「Oi .. Hurry up now, if you don't do something really fast, he might die, you know! 」(Ranga)

The Demon Wolf, clad in a majestic Golden Lightning, seemed to have some concern for his friend's life for some reason and had spoken these words.

His deep baritone voice was terrifying.

「Deputy commander Rama needs treatment, everyone, follow me! 」(Fritz)

Fritz quickly returned to the real world and let out his voice to give orders to the rest of the group. Kicking the ground to force his body, which was still confused, into action.

Although he did not know what the purpose of this terrifying monster was, he could at least fight without worry.

Putting all his strength into the Elemental Sword (Spirit Sword), he offered his prayers to the god spirit.

The energy in the atmosphere began to envelop the sword blade and the sword itself began to emit light.

Wrapped in a spirit atmosphere, the entire sword began to emit a pale light.

「I don't know what you're trying to do, but don't you dare underestimate us, you monster! Eat this, Sword Dispersal [2] !! 」(Holy Knight Anon 1 /Fritz)

「I say my prayer, please capture the enemy with your divine power! Earth Prison (Great Gravity Prison) [3] !! 」(Holy Knight Anon 2)

「Oh Fire Prison Flames, burn my enemies into nothingness! Hell Fire (Bailball Blazing) [4] !! 」(Anon Holy Knight 3)

「Oh, cold Ice and Snow, wrap my enemies in your terrible blizzard and freeze them! Snow Storm [5] !! 」(Anon Holy Knight 4)

「Oh a gust of wind that goes through all things, be my blade! Wind Knife (Wind Cutter) [6] !! 」(Anon Holy Knight 5)

The other vice commander, Gerard, held his breath as he watched the simultaneous attacks from the other Holy Knights.

He stood back up to protect and help his recovery partner. While filled with the determination not to become a hindrance, he continued to observe the situation of the Demon Wolf.

That was when, he was stunned beyond his ability for a reason.

Demon Wolf, in front of his own two eyes, had received all the attacks. Waving his tail happily.

The Fritz Dispersal Sword can cut through anything and everything.

From the tip of the sword, the divine protection of the four attribute spirits mixed with an intense fighting spirit. The edges release the full accumulated power of each.

It was a special sword technique designed for long-range attacks.

Although it could not be compared to Arnaud, Fritz could definitely use that skill because he was loved by the spirits.

It was an attack that would not provide an opportunity to dodge, and could cut through a cornered enemy.

The Demon Wolf, however, did not try to do anything and only received an attack, then extinguished them all with a flick of its jet-black fur. Something beyond what they could have imagined happened before now.

Fritz's special attack has also been powered with Earth Attribute’s which increase the force of gravity at the targeted spot.

The purpose of such a magic was to prevent the monster from moving, since the monster from the start had no intention of making a move, such an attempt was meaningless.

In order to completely burn the cut body, and to prevent the enemy from regenerating, Hell Fire magic was used. But there was no chance such a fire could burn this monster fur.

Blizzard was to prevent the enemy from escaping, and Wind Blade was prepared to attack in case of any attempt to escape. Any movement is completely ineffective even from damaging one of its fur follicles.

There was no word to describe this spectacle other than one. Nightmares.

Even if this monster stood as an elite A or A rank + monster, to come out unscathed by such a series of coordinated attacks could only be said to be something almost impossible.

「Ap ... What ...」

「You .. Cursed Monster ..」

The other Holy Knights could only express their disbelief.

Even their Deputy Commander Gerard had the same opinion.

The demonic wolf continued to stand in its place, calmly as if it had received no attacks at all.

「Y ... you .. What the fuck are you !? Even for the Elite Devils of the Fanged Wolf Race, a very unique monster .. There is no beast like you that should never have existed !! 」(Fritz, AKA Anon Holy Knight 1)

Fritz could not stand it anymore and started shouting.

As one of the commanders of the Holy Knight squadron, Fritz had extensive battle experience against various groups of monsters.

In his youth, he had fought against many Elites of the Wolf Fang race.

However, this Demon Wolf before his eyes is strange no matter how you can describe it. Clearly, it had enough power to make it similar to a Demon King!

Such a being, was it originally the Guardian God enshrined in this area? Or perhaps, was it the unknown Demon Beast King who spread disaster afterwards?

Nevertheless, neither he, nor the other Holy Knights knew the answer. The group that placed the protection of the entire world on their shoulders were dumbfounded.

「Fumu, little man, my name, Ranga.

This glorious and glorious name was given to me by Rimuru-sama the Great and Wise.

To You who are like You, I will permit the pronunciation of this name as a true blessing, be grateful.

I am a member of the Star Wolf race. I, however, am Unique.

I'M RANGA, THE FENRIR (STAR NOVA DEMON WOLF KING [7]) RANGA!

I am the one who will destroy, and annihilate all enemies of Rimuru-sama! 」

The monster declared it while facing Fritz and his comrades, all in a deep baritone voice.

What he had just said, was clearly a threat.

A creature that kills anyone who will oppose it.

Even without being able to wipe away his now-exciting sweat, Fritz froze where he stood.

Thinking of his current condition as calm as he was able to, in order to defeat this monster, there was no other choice but to weaken it with the Holy Field's sealing strength.

However, even to confine this monster, which had incredible speed, it was no simple matter.

After all, if everyone were to set out on their own to accomplish such a thing, these Ranga beasts would only annihilate them one by one.

Since the beginning of this engagement, they have been checkmated.

Desperately, Fritz rummaged through his mind, trying to find a way to turn things around in this extraordinary being.

Even with the supporting magic from the acceleration of the mind, to find a method that would allow them to defeat such an enemy was nowhere to be found. No matter how long you look for it. Of course not in such a terrible situation like this….

His eyes were blown away by a dazzling flash of light followed by a rumbling sound that rang out from behind his position.

The Deputy Commander, Gerard, was trying to make a little move.

However, this was immediately responded to with a Plasma explosion.

It was accurately directed to the ground near Gerard's feet, causing him to instantly stop moving.

After all, Fritz was unsure how high the temperature of such an attack was, but the ground near Gerard's feet melted and turned to glass.

The hot air creates a pulse of boiling hot air, as well as causing serious mental tension. Therefore, Gerard stopped moving foolishly.

Even if they were mighty Holy Knights, until now they had never met a monster this strong. Their once overflowing self-confidence has now been shattered.

Despair corrupts the minds of Fritz's group.

Even if they had their mighty Spirit Equipment as protection, there was no way to withstand an attack similar to a Plasma bolt capable of turning the ground into glass.

Moreover, even to dodge an attack similar to lightning, even an expert Holy Knight would not be able to do such a thing.

The defensive barrier and Spirit Equipment were the subject of their unwavering confidence, they were sure that no enemies within Monster City were capable of fighting such a mighty existence.

Even if they had to meet their end here, they could not give up on this monster …

「Sorry, you guys are unlucky. Looks like we finally got the most troublesome person here .. 」(Fritz)

Fritz's words were mixed with resignation.

「Commander, I guess we should hope next time we'll be luckier! 」(Holy Knight Anon 2)

“One stays! Besides, we always end up receiving short straws .. 」(Anon Holy Knight 3)

「So what's the difference, we'll just set this one up and come back as usual. 」(Anon Holy Knight 4)

Each of the Holy Knights started to make jokes.

For each of them, they already understood the obvious facts. None of them came out alive.

Even so, for the sake of their honor, their pride as Holy Knights, they would definitely kill him!

「Alright, you are arrogant! If we make it out of this, I treat you to a whole month's worth of drinking!

THIS IS AN ORDER, EVERYONE, LET'S GET OUT OF HERE ALIVE! LET'S GO! 」(Fritz)

Fritz shouted, and started running at full resolution to throw his life away.

Those who had been taken out since the beginning had finally been rejuvenated.

Together with Fritz, the other seven Holy Knights began to advance simultaneously.

Just like in training, no, even more than that. Their movements far exceeded their norm, born of the desperation to not fail for the sake of their peers, they gave birth to a power they had never had before.

In perfect clarity of mind and soul, they perform complex maneuvers with ease.

With this, the Holy Knights carried out their desperate attacks on Ranga at once.

Then the darkness came.

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Sensing his consciousness returning faintly, the pain began to spread throughout his body. Moans were ejected and Fritz woke up.

Even to think of fainting with the level of pain he was experiencing was difficult.

However,

(Wait a minute ?! I realize? So... I'm still alive? But... If I'm here, don't I lose ..?)

Immediately after gathering his senses, Fritz began to observe his surroundings.

After that noticed the whirling windstorm with such force was akin to a tornado carving the earth with its power.

… He's definitely happy to be alive. As he thought about this, he thought about his friends.

While saying prayers in his heart that they were still alive, he began to look for signs from them.

In his vision, he found his defeated companions.

They were all scattered as if they had been hit by the wind.

Fritz tried to get up, but there was no strength in his body. So, he somehow used all the energy he had to crawl and close the distance bet of the nearest person.

That person was the Old Deputy Commander who was fortunately also still alive.

Filled with baseless excitement, Fritz had already forgotten the excruciating pain he was in.

Like that, just when Fritz had ensured the survival of every fellow countryman, a certain voice announced his true despair.

「Humans, we will resume our match after you make your recovery.

I have not been satisfied with our struggle after my extraordinary rebirth.

Look at Me here, I've brought a Full Potion (Complete Recovery Medicine).

I'm sure this will be more than enough.

Now, fast and healed, will we enjoy this more? 」

He said with a cheerful tone as his tail swayed happily.

Like a demon, no, this Demon Wolf spoke words as if he was a Devil himself.

Hearing those words, Fritz's consciousness was devoured by a great and endless despair.

(Aaaah....

Fritz's mind became even more desperate as he thought of the situation.

Of course, a happy ending to the story will not happen now …