"Damn... There are monsters all over the place, and you can't go any further. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Leaning against the back of a wall, Akai poked his head out and looked out at the street around him.

Although there are not many people in the city, there are only a few thousand, but they are so scattered that we can meet them almost everywhere we go.

"These guys have to be brought together, or we won't want to go inside the castle."

As soon as we thought of it, Akai and I set out to gather these monsters.

"Hey, grandchildren!" Akai unleashes his taunt skill.

The zombies didn't react in the slightest.

The effect is not ideal.

“・・・・・・”

"I'll do it anyway." I held up the Frost Staff in my hand, "This is the magic I learned from visiting the Mage Tower since the last monster siege, and it can be very effective to attract attention." ”

As soon as I finished speaking, a burst of intense white light emanated from the top of my staff.

[Flash]!

Under the slightly dim sky, a dazzling light suddenly rose in the midst of a lifeless castle.

The light was so dazzling that no living thing could ignore it.

【Flashing Technique】

Runes: Colorless, purple

Description: Creates a blinding glow that blinds enemies for duration and strength depending on the cast level.

Mana drain: 32/130/650

Akai had already covered his eyes under my initial reminder, so he didn't enter the state of flashing blind titanium alloy dog eyes.

As for me, I also closed my eyes a second before casting the spell, and Rao still felt the bright light through my eyelids, and even if I closed my eyes, they were white.

It's like staring at the sun in the scorching sun.

Smoothly, the monsters in the city began to slowly gather in our direction after a brief blindness.

"It's now, let's go!" When it was almost over, Akai and I bypassed the monsters and headed for the main hall of the royal city.

―――――――― the dividing line for the first day of school――――――――

"It doesn't look like this place has been spared." Akai looked at the dilapidated hall, which was littered with rubble and a large pit in the ceiling.

"Hey, let's see if there are any survivors." Although we knew that the odds were slim, Akai and I still had hope and started the search.

The large stone was blasted open by me, revealing the ground that had been pressed underneath.

I shook my head at Akai.

Exploring all the way, I found a creature of pure iron lying on the ground.

Iron Golem!

I hurried to the iron golem lying on the ground, which was scarred and beside it was a huge rock, presumably from the fall of the ceiling.

At this moment, Akai noticed the old mage lying under the iron golem, who had fallen to the ground.

Akai and I hurriedly cleared our surroundings and helped the old mage to his feet, and I reached out and reached for the old mage's wrist.

"・・・・・・" had no pulse, no heartbeat, and the old mage died.

For me, the only person in this world who is as kind as a teacher is on top of this hall at the last moment.

Akai and I were silent.

Gently placing the old mage flat on the ground, I solemnly performed the gift of a mage of this world.

Spread out his palm, and a flame ignited from the old mage's body.

"Return to the sky, my master, hell ・・・・・・" My gaze lifted to the sky, as if through time and space.

Akai patted me on the shoulder, as sad as I was.

"Let's go・・・・・・" Quietly watching the flames burn out, Akai and I continued to walk towards the main hall with a depressed mood, and finally, we saw it.

Symbolizing the throne of the king, the old king hangs his head.

Stepping forward cautiously, Akai and I looked at the old king's corpse and sighed.

At this time, I noticed that the old king had a book in his hand.

Carefully removing it, I flipped the page and watched it with Akai.

――――――――Only death is eternal――――――――

I once ruled the land

I made the world move by my commands

But now I'm alive like a stowaway

Constantly dodging the monsters that I once conquered

・・・・・・

They used to be terrified

They made eye contact with me in fear

People cheered for me

I was a hero, as they sing

A minute ago, I had it all

But then, the world began to fall apart

Everything has become terrifying to me

People begged me for help, but I had to stand still

・・・・・・

I looked at the endless sky

The music box was playing in the sunlight

I picked it up and waved it

The blade that had made the monsters retreat

Hopefully, one day the chaos and destruction will stop

No more guarding with a bow

Just as I once ruled

・・・・・・

There were creepers and skeletons there that broke the gate and trapped us

In the midst of a storm of arrows

I stayed, tried everything and struggled

When the undead occupy the streets

Life and death are parting under my feet

Life is fragile like silk

Oh my God, why am I not dead yet!

・・・・・・

If this fight can get me out of the game

I knew it was creation calling my name

So I'd better stick to it

Just like I have ruled in the past

Someday・・・・・・

――――――――Life alone is hope――――――――

Flip it down again, and there will be no more.

Akai and I read slowly.

Notes of the old king.

My hands clenched into fists at some point, and I looked at Akai.

I didn't look sad, but Akai knew me because he was the same.

"Go back and get ready・・・・・・ us."

"Ah・・・・・・h

"I'm going to hell."

Eventually, we buried the old king in the main hall.

Afterwards, Akai and I searched carefully, hoping to find a survivor, even one.

・・・・・・

"Summer! Summer! Come and see! Akai called out to me.

"This kid is alive!" Akai picked up a child from the rubble.

I have seen this child, the son of the old king, and fortunately he is still alive!

The mother protected the child under her, and the creeper explosion knocked the child unconscious, but the mother was killed.

Depending on the situation, the old king and his family still lived a long time under the siege and interception of monsters.

Otherwise, even if we can find this child, I am afraid that we will not be able to bear the hunger.

"Come, put it on my back, and we'll send this child to the village." It is a hope, like the first rays of the night that have passed.

After sending the child to a safe place...

It's our battle!