Cold air spread under my feet and made countless ice sculptures out of the demon soldiers.
She spun her second fan and created a strong gust of wind.
The ice sculptures shattered into a thousand pieces and the remaining demons scattered in great fear.
"Come forth, Master's first slave is here to send you to your death."
The demons shuddered slightly at Kaede's graceful demeanor.
However, as if to inspire themselves, they raise their weapons and pounced fiercely.
Seeing this, Kaede smiled a beautiful but cold smile.
She danced again.
"I'll show you something special: 'Frigid Fire'!"
When she waved her fan, a blue flame was generated.
It became a wave that swallowed all the demons.
Once the flames were extinguished, there was only frigid air and rough ice statues.
"What was that? If you use blue flames, those affected by them will be frozen!?"
"It's a secret magic passed down in my clan. I seem to be able to handle it now that my level has improved."
"Have you used it before?"
"Yes. Unfortunately, I was still inexperienced at the time."
I had never seen a blue flame before.
I think it's something different from normal magic.
It is at times like this that I am most intrigued.
"Kyui!"
"Shaaaa"
Panda and Rosuke smash the ice sculpture and make their way through.
We ran straight to the stairs.
When we finally reached the surface, I opened the door and walked through the castle.
"It's very quiet here. I wonder if any of the soldiers have left."
"Soldiers? Those things can't be called as such."
"So you've killed most of the weak?"
"It was no big deal."
At the entrance, there was a woman blocking the stairs.
The air around her was terrifying and she had a fearless smile on her face.
"I am Deneb, one of the six generals of the demon king. You are the great Manyu Brigade."
"Are you the last general?"
I drew my sword.
But Deneb stepped aside and refrained from fighting.
"......What are you doing?"
"I'm not interested in fighting. I'm not even loyal enough to give my life for that demon king. I became a general simply because the pay is good."
"So you'll just let us pass?"
"I'm not foolish enough to challenge an unbeatable opponent to a fight. If you want to advance, do it."
She waved her hands and left the place.
The generals so far have been willing to fight regardless of the level difference, but apparently, Deneb was not that type.
Pione is different from what I imagined of demons. Maybe she's not the only one.
There may be more demons like Deneb and Pione.
"Master"
"Oh, right."
I went upstairs to fight Lisa.
Giiiiiiii.
A huge door opens, finally leading to the throne room.
Lisa was sitting on the throne.
Sain was behind her.
I decide to keep Panda and Rosuke in the seal.
This will definitely be a fierce battle.
And now, I don't feel much like worrying about the two of them.
"Welcome Toru, this will be your graveyard."
"Sain, don't bother trying to play the bad guy with me. Since we've met, you've done nothing but run for your life."
"I didn't run away, I brought you here. If Lisa is here, I can fight without worry. I can't trust those soldiers with my back."
"Sure... You're certainly a useless hero."
"Ku…!"
Lisa stands up.
Sain also aligned himself with her.
"I'll cover for you, you take care of Toru."
"Of course."
Sain draws his demonic sword and unleashes its power.
The roots that grew from the sword entered inside through the gaps in his armor and invaded his entire body.
Sain's eyes turned red and his body became twice as large.
A thick horn grows from his forehead and fangs appear from his mouth.
He's like a demon.
"Toru, you've always been annoying. Since the day I met you."
"I looked up to you. I always wanted to be like you."
"That's what I mean! You admire me!? Don't make me laugh! Since I met you, you had everything I didn't have. A warm family, kind and sympathetic childhood friends, the trust of the village residents, and now you have honor and even power! What the hell is your deal!?"
We both stepped forward, and in the blink of an eye we were clashing swords.
Sparks fly and a shock wave rattles everything in the room.
A short distance away, Sain and I stared at each other.
Our swords vied with each other with an unpleasant sound.
All around us, crimson and blue flames collided.
"Crimson Flare."
"Frigid Fire."
Explosions occur everywhere, blowing hot and cold air.
Frau, who had ducked because of the explosion, threw her hammer from the top of Lisa.