[It is further to the south from here, right?]
[If what Libra said can be trusted.]
[What is over there?]
[Mergadia, the imperial capital of Gallia. Those who have fallen asleep should have begun to move, regaining their original functions.]
[Do you mean the machine angels?]
[Un. That’s just one of the imperial capital defensive systems.]
[ [ One of!? ] ]
[What Fate has encountered so far are mostly those still in larval state. We’ll be fighting the adults more often now.]
[It’s like there’s still something beyond Area E…]
[It is. Area E is merely the entrance. Greed should’ve told you this.]
[No wonder Gallia had reigned over the entire world for so long.]
[Un. from the point of view of common people, the imperial capital was like where the Gods reside. They can only kneel in the face of such power.]
If an unqualified person stepped in, it is highly likely that the defense system will be activated.
[I’ll handle the monsters and the angels. Make way for Fate to proceed.]
[Will you be alright on your own…?]
[Alright. But don’t overdo it.]
[I will.]
Myne was always worried about my gluttony skills, perhaps because she knew best about the price we have to pay.
[Now the problem is Lust.]
[Eris, huh…]
[Snow has been pranking her all day, but she’s still here.]
[Un.]
[Please stop that at once.]
Roxy hurriedly held Snow away from doing another prank.
[All of you, did you forget something?]
[What?]
[I don’t know.]
[Eris-sama is a Queen!]
[Even after her majesty ended up like this, you guys still treat her like you always do… poor her.]
[It’s her karma.]
[You bet.]
[You two!]
[Eris.]
[Yes.]
She replied. I guess communication is allowed this time around.
[To what extent can you control the black bayonet?]
[I am mainly a support fighter. I can provide you with more battle power than you normally have.]
[After readjustments, we have regained our original strength.]
[Original?]
[Yes. Envy is the same. It is now stronger than your current black sword.]
[No need to remind me that…]
[You will certainly need my support when you are facing Dean.]
[So reliable.]
[At your service.]
She picked the hem of her skirt with both hands and bowed.
[Then, allow me to give you a sample.]
[Is that… a person?]
Myne prevented Roxy from checking.
[No. A lamia… who used to be a person.]
[Roxy, stay guard near Snow. Let Myne and I handle this, Eris will be our support]
There were three aboveground. And underground…
[Fai!]
I finished off the lamia in front of me.
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Myne seemed to be familiar with this monster. But just in case, let’s tell her about it.
When I was about to inform Myne about the monster, she’s fighting off the three lamias at the same time.
[The lamia has a poison attack. Don’t get hit by its attacks!]
Tilting her head to my words, she easily slayed the attacking lamias at the same time with a single swing.
[I did not know that.]
[Aren’t you familiar with it already?]
[Monsters are too weak. They never attacked me before. New information!!]
[You alright?]
[Nn? It’s just a gluttony skill though?]
[Un. Eating an area E is usually painful for Fate before.]
[Strangely, I don’t feel anything. Perhaps I’m in tiptop shape.]
[….I don’t think it’s a good sign. Especially with Luna no longer there.]
Myne stated her doubt. Increasing stats shouldn’t be that easy after all.
[I’ll do all the fighting. At least until we reach the capital. Fate shouldn’t eat too much.]
[But that will put extra burden on Myne.]
[No problem. Fate’s condition is more problematic as it is.]
[Will it be alright? I can help with my angel form…]
[No, you need to save it.]
[But… Myne-san.]
[Please rest assured. I will act as your support. This is also Libra-sama’s will.]
[I have attacked all monsters detected by magic perception within range. All clear.]
Me and Roxy confirm the magical power of the surroundings. No reaction.
[Eh…]
[You gotta be kidding me…]
[Uwaa! All of them have been defeated!]
[Now, let us proceed. We are commanded to escort everyone perfectly to the capital.]
Eris said with a dry tone, as if the battle just now meant nothing at all.
