『Azerlaims Empire: Imperial Capital: East Coast』

–The next morning.

We arrive at the east coast as planned.

“Thank you very much. Then, we shall be…” Rei

Rei-san said her thanks to the captain. Thereafter we set forth towards Azerlaims Castle.

“… What’s with this… This pile of demon corpses…” Tao

The number of corpses that we see only increase as we get closer to the castle.
However, it did not remove the fact that there are also 《Azerlamian》 soldiers within the pile.

“… But the killed soldiers are much less than what I’ve thought. As expected of Alzein-sama, right…” Rei

“…Yeah.  She probably protected everyone in the front line” Kazuha

However, she’s fought for quite some time knowing that the information has long reached her.
Even if it is Alzein, I’m sure she’s already tired.

As I look forward, I see signal smoke rising from the capital.

(This is bad… That probably came from inside the『castle』, meaning the demons have already infiltrated it… We need to hurry!)
You did well enduring the fight, Alzein.
I’ve been always thinking about it since I handed the『curse sword』, to Jii-san.

“This is bad, everyone. I’m going ahead so follow Rei-san’s orders” Kazuha

I ordered as I open the status window.

“Wai- wh-what will you do…? It’s foolish if you’re going alone!” Tao

I heard Tao call out to me, but I don’t have time to deal with her.

I chose 《shadow》 from the magic list.
I then use 《Onmitsu》.(2)
After selecting it, I immediately became invisible.

With this I can avoid unneeded fight and go straight to the castle for about 60 seconds.

“…I understand, Kazuha-sama. Then, we shall shatter the enemy line while heading towards the capital…!” Rei

“…Please be careful… Kazuha…” Ruru

“…Don’t mind me and destroy them all. … I no longer have any attachment towards the 『demon』 race”  Selen

…I’m very thankful.
So, I don’t need to hold back!

I kicked the ground, with all my strength, mustering all my strength, I run–.

(Just you wait, Erina…! I’ll definitely not let you die..!! )

『Azerlaims Castle:  Inside』

“Let the darkness pay, O spear of light! 《Lightning’s Spear》!!”  Alzein

『GFUAAAAAAAaaaaaaa!!!!!』

“Sheesh…! Just how many 『Demons』 are there…!  It also looks like the reinforcements are getting stronger..!  If I didn’t have this 『Curse Sword』, then I would have a hard time defending against them…!” Alzein

『GYOEEEEEEEEeeeeee!!!!!』

*Kira/Shine*.

“… Wha? What is that? That light…? Something with amazing speed…? … *FUN*!!”  Kazuha

『GYAGYAAAAAAaaaaaa!!!!!!』

“…Ah!  IT HURTSSSSS!! Alzein—-!!”  Kazuha

Wow…!
She’s really protecting the front lines of the castle…!
I might fall for you, seriously!!

“… You are… Kazuha Axeplant!! Just where in the world were you—“ Alzein

『GYAGYAGYAN!!!!』

“I’ll talk to you later!! WHERE’S ERINA!?” Kazuha

“…Why are you suddenly talking about the princess..!  Isn’t it common to be worried towards the King and Queen first…! ORA!!” Alzein

『GUAAAAAAAAAaaaaa!!!!』

“Just tell me! Where! Where is Erina!?”  Kazuha

“…FUN!!  The princess is on the terrace, I think…! HAAAA!!!” Alzein

『GYAAAAaaa!!!』『GEHEEEeeeee!!!!』

“Terrace right! Thanks! I leave the rest to you!!” Kazuha

“He-hey!! Didn’t you come to help me, Kazuha!?” Alzein

“Wait a bit and my allies will arrive! I’m counting on you!  Do your best for a bit more, Alzein!!” Kazuha

“…Geez…! Even though we’ve seen each other for a while…! You’re as reckless as always… yeah you are…! Kukuku…! Kuhahahahahahahahaha!! …How wonderful…! Truly wonderful…!! Things have become fun…!!” Alzein

I think I heard Alzein let a weird laugh out, but I don’t have time to deal with it.

I dash up to the terrace with an serene mind–.

『Gehehehe…!!!』『Guhahahaha…!!!』

“YOUR HIGHNESS! Hurry…! Hurry and escape!! …GUHA!!” Zagios

“Zagios!… This is already…. the end of the line… Otou-sama… Okaa-sama… please be safe…” Erina(1)

…FOUND HER!!

『GUOOOOOOO！！！！！』

“—- —-!”  Erina

“TO-U!”  Kazuha

『GYAGYAN！！！』

“…?” Erina

Fui. Just in the nick of time…
I seriously thought that my heart stopped…!

“…Ah, who are you…?” Erina

Erina who was resolved to die raised her head to see me.

“Haaa… You did great Erina. You’re already safe” Kazuha

Gosh, this seriously, seriously, fl.u.s.tered me!~
Yup. It did! It fl.u.s.tered me!
Truly, it truly did!
It feels like I aged, like, 5 years!

“…Uhmm… Thank you very much. For saving my life…mn!?” Erina

I’m sorry, Erina.
I couldn’t hold back.
So please forgive me.

So this 『kiss』 will be the 『reward』 for saving you.

“N…mn..! …PUHA! … YOU! What in the world are you…!”

“I’m sorry. It was a desire” Kazuha

“… Yes?” Erina

My bad, Erina.
Please just don’t ask anymore.
Months after I reincarnate 『here』.
During that time my『feelings』just exploded.

“Now then…! My energy is full…” Kazuha

“? … Just who … are you…? “ Erina
“LE’S GET VIOLEEEEEENT!!!”  Kazuha