In the evening, the Seven Great Demon Lord Subjugation Squad gathered at Deles’s villa.
“It seems there were quite a few unexpected events,”
“Yes, Lord Suffma and Lord Nyowar are busy with requests from the Mu Mu Empire.”
The transport across the fortress city of Alice,
not only the management of the teleportation magic circles,
but also barriers to the sky were apparently erected due to the border blockade.
(This level of sealing is truly terrifying.)
According to Clarice, the King and ministers of Alice,
begged both countries to forgive them by drastically lowering tariffs,
but given their past behavior, they decided to squeeze them dry.
“It’s truly a starvation tactic.”
“Mr. Iwamoto, is that…”
“It’s a method of making them self-destruct by cutting off supply routes.”
While such explanations were being given, Anju, returning from school, was playing with Amari.
“I can’t catch you!”
“Heh heh, not yet.”
“Whatever, why did you bring her here?”
Yes, this was also unexpected.
“Amari said she wanted to come!”
“Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Jumaji.”
“The ones left behind there are in the care of the Angel Race.”
As for the illusionist who was brought along…
“What do you intend to do with me?!”
“Chigopas, watch your tongue.”
“Guaaaaaah!!!”
Nina showed no mercy to the elderly illusionist,
He’s a slave, so it can’t be helped.
“You are to retreat here via teleportation in case of emergency. Eldoria will give the orders.”
Eldoria glared at Chigopas.
“Listen, when I say ‘return,’ you will teleport all of us sub-members back. Understood?”
“…When this is over, will you release the slaves along with Troverry?”
“Of course not, but I’ll give you the title ‘contributed to the Seven Great Demon Lord subjugation’ when I sell you.”
…It feels like we sellers are the ones who gain from that.
“Now for a recap. This time, we will observe the situation at the entrance of Luna’s Demon Lord Castle.
If we can enter via teleportation or other means, we will proceed inside for now.
The reserve team’s mission is to guard until we reach the gate. You can defeat as many enemies as you want.”
The assembled members: Slave Hero Eldoria and Jian,
Tank Baraka, with a large plate reading “Salt” as a shield,
behind them, Nataira and Lyra, who are scheduled to cast spells, Slave Illusionist Chigopas, and…
(And when I look at them, she really is a Saint.)
Mujin, the Sage borrowed from Shucco’s high-class brothel,
is fine, but his colleague, the magician Ruena, is also next to him.
“Hmm, Ruena is a substitute for the shortage of illusionists.”
“Yes, following the previous Seven Great Demon Lord Beast Shooter subjugation, I would like to participate this time as well.”
In that sense, the Princess Sisters were also part of the previous Seven Great Demon Lord subjugation team.
(Two heroes, one warrior, two dancers, one illusionist, one sage, one magician. An 8-person full party.)
“What should Amari do?”
“She’ll join our main unit. Are you accustomed to the flying equipment?”
“Yes! I can even disappear properly.”
Against such strong enemies, stealth won’t be effective, though.
“It would be problematic if you couldn’t see us. Mogunami, you are also with the main unit as a skirmisher.”
“…I can’t fly, but I’ll be a decoy if necessary.”
Let’s see, that makes 7 people, including our usual 5 members,
Amari, and Mogunami… We can still fit one more.
“Mr. Jumaji, what about you?”
“I don’t have the energy to go defeat a Seven Great Demon Lord anymore.”
“So you’re staying behind?” “I’m a backup for the backup.”
Hmm, well, with eight succubi and Mr. Iwamoto,
considering the narrowness inside the Demon Lord’s Castle, it’s probably fine not to force it.
“Excuse me, Lady Nina.”
“What is it, Nataira?”
“When we enter the Demon Lord’s Castle, could you please include me in the main party?”
She mentioned that before, I recall.
Something about wanting to become a regular member of Nina Starlights.
“Hmm, changing the party composition at the gate.”
Mogunami stepped forward.
“If I have the Adventurer Guild’s crystal, I can do it.”
“It’ll take some effort.” “It’s just removing one person and adding another.”
Nina took out an appraisal crystal from her Item Box.
It seems like it can be done with that. Yes, in that case, it should be fine.
“I’m sorry, Mogunami-san, for increasing your workload when you’re risking your life.”
“No, I’ll consider it a test before being employed by Nina Starlights.”
“Eh?” “Eh?” “Deles.” “Lord Deles.” “Deles-kun?” “Husband.” “Lord Deles.”
(Why is this whole sequence happening?!)
“Alright, we’ll check the situation at the castle’s bulletin board before sunset. This is strictly a reconnaissance mission.
However, depending on the enemy spawn situation, immediate retreat is possible, so keep that in mind.”
“Yes!”
“Yes!”
…It feels like there are fewer responses, but that’s fine.
“Now, everyone, once you’ve confirmed your weapons and equipment, let’s head outside!”
Everyone began to prepare.
Thanks to the flying equipment, the main unit, except for me and Mogunami, would travel by air.
(Well, running while protecting the reserve team sounds about right for me.)
It doesn’t quite make sense that I’m protecting the sub-members, who are supposed to be protecting our main unit, but oh well.
It’s also for gaining experience, right? Whatever.
“…Alright, now for the final equipment.”
“Huh? Lady Nina, is there something else to equip?”
“Yes, this way it’s done.”
And so, I was completely stored in the chest of Nina, who was wearing Bikini Armor, and hidden by her mantle. Yes, even if I float, I won’t fall!
(My dignity as a man is at stake again!!!)
“Now, is everyone ready? Lady Mogunami.”
“Yes, I’ll open the door!” “I’ll close it after everyone goes out.”
Immediately after Jumaji’s somewhat reassuring words,
the door opened, and our main unit sprang out into the air!
(Whoa, there are more enemies than before!!!)
It was clear even through the gaps in my closed mantle.
“Everyone, follow directly below the main unit!!”
Eldoria took the lead, and the reserve team ran.
But then Mogunami easily overtook them and took the lead.
(And on this side, Ms. Nastasia is also surprisingly fast.)
And so, weaving through the overwhelming number of enemies,
we ran to the front of Luna’s Demon Lord Castle.
“Ahaha, this is fun!”
“Amari, no fooling around at a time like this!”
“It’s more fun than an amusement park!!”
(What a terrifying thirteen-year-old…)
