Tsuki Ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
Chapter 71: The Ring

Tomoki, Tomoki Iwahashi! Wait, aren't you listening ?! ”

“I hear and understand everything! The moment where the enemy lowered his defenses the most was the moment when our rearguard retreated slowly! I will open your way so shut up! " (Tomoki)

The dragon took the lead and Hibiki's group chased after.

“Retret is not finished yet and if we do something like start the battle again it will only add to the damage of the unit! The enemy has been deployed and waiting, there is no way you can expect much negligence from their side! " (Hibiki)

“If there is a little, it is enough! We are on the battlefield. Everyone is preparing to die! Hibiki-san, you are too gentle! ” (Tomoki)

“Do not mess! What you want to achieve by deepening the chaos in your own team! We have to find a possible escape route and see how many units we can use.. ”(Hibiki).

“Gosh! You're noisy! Do you not understand ?! Heroes are puppets and it will be a savior! This way more people will be saved! It is clear which is more profitable! We're special! The chosen! If you say you want to die, do what you want. I don't care about that satisfaction. I will do your part as a hero in Limia as well so don't worry! " (Tomoki)

Hibiki's group took a path where the rear guard had to retreat and Tomoki rode the dragon to mobilize. Their natural speed was clear and the distance between them slowly widened.

Words are no longer accessible. On the road they traveled there were only charred ruins. Even if their speed could not be compared to when they were fighting, the difference between a dragon and a human could not be filled easily.

“Excellent man. Isn't pushing an army, standing on the battlefield as a standard bearer, like a supposed hero? For him to try to save himself no matter what. I wouldn't agree to it "(Hibiki)

“But Tomoki-dono has a point too. If we lose you, Hibiki, in this battle, the thousands of people you can save will no longer be saved. Your life is far more important than the hundreds of soldiers we want to save here ”(Navy Force)

“Navy force, silent. I don't want to hear anymore. I won't ask. Because I still want to be your partner ”(Hibiki)

"Hibiki-dono ..." (Bredda)

Hibiki shook her head horizontally hearing Bredda's words.

“This is one way as a hero. I understand that's what you want to say. Our job is to survive in any way. But I don't like that. Also this can also be referred to as a way of survival in a fatal situation. In the middle of the enemy general's battle, if there was a gap somewhere, we would immediately escape. That's what I was thinking too. I know this is an optimistic thought "(Hibiki)

He knew this was a wishful way of thinking, even so, he did not want to say this completely hopeless right from his mouth. Decent surveillance hasn't been done yet. Then he at least wanted to have this much hope. It was also Hibiki's naivety that was raised in modern society.

“It doesn't change the fact that we can't do anything, but someone has to do it. There was a chance that the demon general would encircle the remaining troops. If you tell me that it is the responsibility of a hero, it is indeed true. Yareyare ”(Wudi)

Wudi. He might have seen the way of the hero in Hibiki's actions, it seemed like he had decided himself for what was to come.

"I'll do my best. I won't fall in the middle like last time! ” (Chiya)

Chiya. Recalling the time with the black spider when he came out and left Hibiki alone, he brought up his fighting spirit.

“Sorry, the hero I chose is Hibiki. I will accompany you to the end of "(Sea Force)

“I too, I will not be defeated as miserably as last time. We were the five people who pushed the calamity away. Something like a demon general, we will be able to deal with it somehow ”(Bredda)

The Navy and Bredda.

Tomoki, while burning the demon army with overwhelming fire power, slowed his pace and Hibiki confirmed his location.

Is he waiting for her, or is he just having trouble. No matter which one, he would not accept the hero's way. That's what Hibiki decided.

Raising her steps one by one, the girl ran down the sloping slope and found a messenger soldier. He walked to his place.

“I-This is hero-sama! As instructed, we have all the troops retreat! ”

Feeling deeply moved to have the man who came down from heaven, the hero, patting him on the shoulder, the young messenger soldier returned an upright and firm greeting.

“Thank you for your hard work. I'm sorry for the continuous changes but, I want you to send a message to the generals of each unit. To stop the retreat and secretly reset. Me and the hero Gritonia will pave the way to escape so follow us ”(Hibiki)

"That's…"

"I understand. They cannot change their movements continuously. But please. Also, say the same to Empire. In such a situation, there is no Kingdom or Kingdom. We will definitely open our way "(Hibiki)

“... Yes, understand Bu!”

He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Looking at the runner who was in a hurry to spread the message, Hibiki took a deep breath.

Silently closing her eyes, instead of continuing her breathing, she imagined the future. This is a habit he does every time he will compete with a strong opponent in kendo.

"Let's go!" (Hibiki)

Hibiki's party runs through the path containing the corpse Tomoki has opened. It's annoying, but this kind of destructive power deserves special attention, that's what the girl thinks. This is an achievement that Hibiki cannot achieve. At least not in this short time.

Paying attention to the mobility of the dragon called Mora, coupled with the sturdy defense of Ginebia driving it, the high firepower of Tomoki who uses the sacred treasure, the, it also provided support for Ginebia's defense and Tomoki's firepower, which utilized the storage of replicas and mass-produced golems with the alchemy, the Yukinatsu.

Their figure when destroying the barrier created by the demons with excess and pushing it was extremely ferocious. As long as their barrier could not resist, it meant that the only one who could stop their progress was someone who had good strength. In short, this meant that they were able to shine indefinitely against this demon army.

How many are uncomfortable with the fact that this man only paved this path just to gain his own safety. This was what Hibiki was thinking while looking back.

These are the last two! (Tomoki)

Even the unit that was in front of the 4-armed general and used relatively high-class equipment was being burned by the enhanced cutting light that was fired from Tomoki's spear. And the blaze Nagi was putting out was also attacking the soldiers who were trying to get close. It seemed like it was spewing out an invisible blade of wind.

The people who were thinking of capturing the flying dragon to block his movements were scattered by the golems. People, ferocious beasts; lifeless puppets wearing different shapes did not allow any approach.

“What an awkward hero we have here. Looks like kids rampaging at party ”

Releasing his crossed arms, the young purple-skinned giant clenched his hands. His height of about three meters made him a small one within the Giant race, but the muscles present in that body and the powerful aura that spread out indicated that he was a demon that fit his title as a general.

The words he addressed to the hero also contained weight. It was calm yet heavy. And the presence of the 4 fists he made was also quite good.

“We don't know about the awkward part! Aren't you the one who broke your head, going bare-handed in battle? " (Tomoki)

Tomoki throws light in lieu of greeting.

“Mun !!”

The demon general, with one hand, intercepted the dark splitting light.

Meeting the collision, the light disappeared. But the arm used to intercept this attack burned black and lost its basic shape.

“... As expected, one blow will not be enough huh. Your opponent is another opponent. I hereby bid sayonara. There's no way I'll lose if I fight, but I have to keep my promise, you know! " (Tomoki)

Overloaded Tomoki and the others changed course, dodging the front where the demon generals were and starting their assault on the troops on the left side.

“I won't let you do that! Mu! ”

The demon general tried to chase after Tomoki, but sensing something, he looked at the street where Tomoki had appeared.

Something clad in a deep red light and the shape of a crescent moon was approaching. It was as if chasing after Tomoki riding a dragon.

“Hoh ~, this one looks like a warrior. Did you get a chance to learn a speech? ” (Four sleeves)

Whispering amusedly, the demon general spread a red attack with one hand. The figure of Hibiki holding a red-clad sword is now visible. In that clash of strength there was not a single wound on his arm. This proves the difference in firepower between Tomoki and Hibiki.

“Did I keep you waiting? If the person who came here before me did something disrespectful, I apologize but ... "(Hibiki)

Perhaps he had already no longer considered the male hero a moment ago, with a ferocious smile on his face, the figure of him waiting for Hibiki's arrival was truly impressive.

“Well, he really is a hero like a human. Because even when words come out, it is impossible to start a conversation "(Four arms)

The sarcasm is severe.

"It bothers me that you think that it is an obvious reaction of a hyuman" (Hibiki)

“Then you prove it. However, it's not with words, but with your expertise "(Four arms)

Against the giant who put his fist in front, Hibiki looked at his face and prepared his bastard sword.

“Of course, I'll do it. I am the hero of the Kingdom of Limia, Otonashi Hibiki ”(Hibiki)

“Wah, gee, how polite. I am the general of the third group of the demon army, Io demi-giant ”(Io)

The demon general whose eyes were wide open for a moment due to Hibiki's self-introduction, returned it with his own introduction.

“We may be outnumbered, but still, we will win. Even if we look like this, we are able to repel the disaster "(Hibiki)

“Laba yes. I have heard the report. Looks like you guys are quite capable. Also, being outnumbered is a misunderstanding. I promise I will be the only one against the hero and his party ”(Io)

“?! Wait, one arm is on fire and he's still saying that? " (Hibiki)

Looking at the charred arm that might not be usable at all, the girl stopped her movements in surprise.

“T, ah, this is not even worth calling a defect. Fuhm ”(Io)

A small crack appeared on the charred arm. With a single swing, the charred skin came off and an arm appeared as if nothing had happened.

“... Is that what is called high-speed regeneration?” (Hibiki)

"That's fine. Well, it's not in the absurd level of a black spider, so I might not live up to expectations of "(Io)

“You have made me recall unexpected memories. Also, it seems like you know quite a lot and set up such a trap! ” (Hibiki)

“This time I was driven by many things. I'm not fighting just for myself here. The trap was the idea of a fox woman calling herself a tactician ”(Io)

Hibiki's scorn was answered by Io with words of apology. The regeneration ability was not something he obtained to interfere with but something he had from birth and his plan was planned by someone else.

He himself liked to fight fairly by banging their abilities. He was a warrior from the core.

“Did you tell me that the person holding the responsibility is someone else? Isn't that dirty? ” (Hibiki)

“Fufufu, are you provoking me? It's not that I try to escape responsibility. Also, I plan on becoming a hero by defeating thousands of hyumans, you know? There is no need for me to let the achievement slip out of my hands. If I gain subordinates by rising in rank, I end up unable to fight in the way I want to. That's the only thing I want to say "(Io)

"What's? Engagement ring? " (Hibiki)

“No, no, funny joke. I'm not married yet. This is one of the things I said before, something that was pushed into me. They told me to use it to shoot heroes. Now you both need to be within range, the perfect time to use it. * Ghjkop \ kkjjgf * ”(Io)

With unknown words that he used as a signal, the ring shattered as if it was made of clay.

"… what?" (Hibiki)

The strength in his body felt like it was seeping. The reinforcement he gained with blessings, he felt like it was coming out of his body. Not only that, the wolf that was by his side protected him, became dim and disappeared.

“Hoh. It really shows effect. With this I can finally see our world coming to fruition "(Io)

The giant, seeing the wolf disappear, opened his eyes wide and made a satisfied smile.

"What are you doing?" (Hibiki)

“I tried... remove your blessing. It only seems to work for a limited time. I held my breath, but it seemed to work. Very good result "(Io)

“You destroyed God's power with that one ring?!” (Hibiki)

“The cost is insane and can be thrown away. Incomplete products that can hardly be used in limited situations. By the way, having something like a curse 4 times, do you really think we're going to keep biting our fingers? First of all, do you think we're halved in this fight? I'm sorry to say this but, we've taken countermeasures to curse you. To plan your thoughts against the same opponent as 10 years ago, even a fool would not do that, you know? " (L)

“Uh” (Hibiki)

Thas right. If I get cursed 4 times, I will try to do something first, that is also what Hibiki thought.

“Now, Hibiki and others. Let's get started. Please show me the power of a hero. Show me that it is a power that can reach the Demon King! ” (Io)

A truly joyful voice resounded across the battlefield.

Hibiki and the navy advanced in response. In a miserable situation where one would normally retreat, the battle of demon generals and heroes began.

-

“Hibiki, what does the girl do ?!”

Tomoki's impatient voice rang out from above the dragon that was flying on the battlefield.

His body suddenly became heavy. It felt like his body was becoming heavier than before, like a barrier had been fitted onto itself. But what matters is not that. The problem was that the spear and the boots and armor did not show any reaction.

The necklace used as storage can be activated. But everything else practically shows no reaction. The armor that he could barely feel its weight and had displayed many defensive effects, had now become a mere heavy armor. When this happens, even the rubber clothes that he wears as a base powder feels uncomfortable.

Practically every weapon he summoned from his ring showed no reaction. The only thing that showed a response was a thin sword.

For him who was no match in close combat, this equipment was useless. It was not a weapon that could be used when in ascending condition.

The person responsible for this disorder might be that demon general. In this case, this means that this is due to Hibiki's incompetence.

(Is the power of the goddess sealed ?! Could the opening boss have this kind of power ?! Or rather, if I am unable to use the power that the Goddess gave me, then isn't ... the devil's eye in trouble as well ?! I need to get out of this place as fast as possible!) (Tomoki)

But Tomoki, who thought until then, realized the important reality. That if the protection of the Goddess God had been lost, the most important condition had also been lost. Tomoki looked up at the sky.

(Don't tell me, could it be, could it be! The eternal state is also canceled?!) (Tomoki)

Blood flowed into Tomoki's head.

This is no joke. If that was the case, the purpose of choosing the night would be meaningless. That was because even if things turned for the worse, he still had an eternity to rely on. That was why he accepted to participate in this wide-scale operation.

He wasn't sure, but with reason it was enough. The fact that he might die with just a stray bullet in his current condition.

The fear of death began to take hold of him.

(Not good, if I live in a place like this I will die! But if I become restless and come back ... After all, the point of affection that I have taken with great difficulty, if I retreat now ... Well, no problem. If I am released from this state, I will be able to get it back at any time. Even Nagi, if I have to die, I just have to catch a new one. I had to retreat even by force!) ( Tomoki)

Due to the unknown of his death, he had obtained the highest grade equipment and behaved strongly on the battlefield. Even if his level was high, he had yet to experience a death and life situation corresponding to that experience. Such a reaction is not surprising.

Until now, when he thought there was a chance for him to get shot, he would only come out at night when the moon appeared.

“Tomoki, what's up?” (Ginebia)

“Ginebia, the situation has changed! We'll be back as soon as possible to where Lily is! ” (Tomoki)

Ginebia, who was concerned about Tomoki, was replied with a shout.

“T-But what about Hibiki and the others? And everyone from the Empire? I think if it's just a cover, we can still do it safely "(Yukinatsu)

“Shut Yukinatsu's mouth! I'm worried about Lily's safety, I have a bad feeling. Anyway, hurry! Nagi, hurry! " (Tomoki)

Falsehoods. The thing about Lily and about the bad feelings. Right now he is just praying for his own safety.

"Onii Chan?" (Morah)

Losing her words due to the sudden change, Mora simply muttered. This was the first time he had seen such a side.

Seeing Tomoki, who started talking about returning as if he had gone mad, the three companions began to feel doubtful. But the three of them had received his order to retreat once, even if he became impatient and strong, it was impossible for them to refuse at this moment.

“Quick! We're leaving this place! ” (Tomoki)

“U-Understood. Nagi, we're going out! Do your best!" (Morah)

“Not helping. Looks like we can't fight until Tomoki calms down. Ginebia, I'm counting on you. Oh my goodness! I will also prepare myself to go to the red zone by doing a giant release of golems and replicas! ” (Yukinatsu)

"Rober!" (Ginebia)

The three, who were basking in the eyes of the demons close to the level of being prisoners, were now released from the curse for a while but all the effects were piling up until now binding their bodies. As Tomoki planned, all that piled up love now binds them.

While the fierce battles of Hibiki and Io continue, the Gritonian heroes follow the enemy ranks and head to the Royal camp, to the tent where Princess Lily waits.

If they could at least cross enemy lines, there would be no other barrier. It seemed that even though the demon army was deployed behind the united forces, they had yet to reach the point of controlling it.

The time it took to reach the campground where they were out was not too long.

“Tomoki-sama, so you are fine! Ah, what a relief! "

While being injured, Nagi was finally able to get to his destination and due to all the fatigue did not even fold his wings and just fell to the ground. Seeing the hero descending from her, Lily quickly ran to her side and while hugging her, she gave out words of happiness as she returned.

Tomoki, freed from the clutches of death, loses his strength in relief. Sweat came out at once and his body could not stop shaking.

"Daughter, let such a mistake happen, forgive me!" (Ginebia)

Ginebia knelt down and apologized to the princess who continued her embrace. Promising victory at the time of their departure and then returning by itself, how unsightly was this.

“Ginebia, set the situation report. Come to my tent. Someone, come and take care of the dragon Mora. Real tired. Mora, thank you for saving everyone "(Lily)

“Tte, wait! Is there nothing for me ?! ” (Yukinatsu)

Yukinatsu's. Seeing the princess giving quick instructions but not mentioned anywhere, Yukinatsu did tsukkomi even when the other party was a princess. It was an act that proved their close relationship.

“Yukinatsu, looking at your situation, it seems like you have incurred a considerable cost. But for you to choose your partner over money makes me very happy. If you give me a complete list of what you use, I'll take full responsibility, so rest assured. Go and rest the fastest ”(Lily)

“Expenditure in this dangerous situation is not important. More importantly, in this situation all we need now is someone who can see the entire battlefield and give clear instructions. Can you do it?" (Yukinatsu)

Yukinatsu looked serious and Ginebia raised her head and agreed.

"I understand. That's why I came. In the end we finally came back. Tomoki-sama let's go back. Please tell me what happened also "(Lily)

Lily glanced at the battlefield. And immediately turned his body and returned to the camp.

On hearing the report from Ginebia, Lily calms Tomoki, cheers, comforts, heals. He also confirmed the battle situation from his mouth.

(It's really been a losing fight huh. In that case, no matter what damage the empire received, the important thing was to retreat. Fortunately the hero of the Kingdom seems to still be fighting, so let's have the Royal army work as our shield. The Kingdom's power will also be peeled off, so two birds with one stone. Thinking about it, if the hero Limia died here, the future would become easier for me but. Our hero has somehow managed to return without destroying and we have grasped a bit of the movements and tactics of the demon race. As a crop, this is enough. At first it's fine if we don't win, so let's stop here. Also, the empire should now be ... Fufufufu) (Liliy)

“Tomoki-sama, you've been through a lot. Due to my own lack of ability in gathering information, I've got you through a tough time. I'm really sorry! " (Lack flower)

"Lackflower. It's okay, even Limia doesn't know anything. More importantly, should I act together with the hero Limia? With both of us, the chances of winning are probably higher "(Tomoki)

"No! The stupid one is the taunts of a hero, Hibiki. The existence called hero gives hope with life. To die for the sake of eliminating his own satisfaction is tantamount to abandoning his duty. Tomoki-sama is a special one, if you are saved by the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers, it remains cheap. That's the right decision. Please be more confident "(Lily)

"… I saw. You're right! If I die no one will come out of it, right ?! Thanks Lily, I will be more confident and I will be stronger! " (Tomoki)

“Yes, be as strong as you want. Lily will always be by your side Tomoki-sama "(Lily)

(If the divine protection of the Goddess is suppressed, under the current conditions, it is almost useless to use "this". Looking at the compatibility of the magic tools he had, I think it was better to increase the number of items that had as many as Having weapons stacked inside the storage ring that even he did not use would only get in the way. How troublesome. The pitiful sight he showed this time was impossible. The cleaning will be so annoying. Being blessed with such an environment and possessing such equipment as well as level, he was still trembling shamefully.The hero that the Goddess gave us was truly thrashing) (Lily)

He hugged Tomoki once more. While having a hint of cold luster reflected in his eyes that the other three companions did not have.

(The imperial soldiers who personally saw the pitiful figure of our hero are mostly dead. If they come back, we make them experimental materials. Doing so, the result will be the same. We'll shut up. Weapons tend to explode a lot and to solve them we need a lot of people. No matter how much we have, it won't be a problem. For Stella, we'll let her sleep for three months ... No, about half a year. Even if this is part of their plan, it is still true that we can attack the outside of the gate. If our side manages to talk smoothly, we should be able to buy that much time) (Lily)

Lily set her mind.

The recovery plan for Stella Fort failed. Using the hero Limia who decided himself to hold off the enemy, the Royal army retreated from the front. The Royal Army waited for their hero to escape and work as a rear guard while retreating. Nearly escaping the dirty traps of the demon race, the hero Gritonia apologizes to the citizens and promises to return.

As this was the result of the current strategy, the princess concluded and controlled the truth of the information that her own troops should know. With regards to the Royal officers, they decided on their withdrawal process.

With information falling apart and unable to contact the frontlines at all, the information about the Gritonia hero being the only one that was re-used as a weapon by the princess and, manipulating the shadows, the result came out instantly.

Hibiki's actions backfire completely. The information brought directly by the hero was not a lie, that was what the Imperial princess and the Limia officers who received this information thought, while crying and praising Hibiki's decision, said Hibiki, gladly accepted the task as rear guard. Not only that, one unit of young people stood up and asked for permission to save him who had been given authority by the superior. Princess Lily, perhaps because she did not consider this as something that would bring trouble to her plan or because if she denied it, she would bring doubt, only crying and praising their courage before setting off.

Thus, at the moment when the sky turned gray, the united army began to retreat.