“DEEEEEEeeeeeeEEEEEEEN！”

Asuka ordered, and Dean's heavy movements sped up in one breath. The huge rocks that came at high speed were all knocked down one by one by the waving arms of steel.

Asuka then made the next order to Dean: "This stained glass is one of the [true heritage]! If it is broken, it will be in vain! Get out of the church, Dean! ”

Dean let out a low roar as if he understood a command, turning his hollow body and smashing through the wall. Rushing forward, Dean knocked a nearby Xiutrom to the ground, punched and struck repeatedly, and finally completely shattered the opponent without leaving a trace.

“DEEEEEEeeeeeeEEEEEEEN！”

The strong arms of the gigantic body struck the body formed by the pottery again and again.

The figure that roared and attacked violently could be called the Iron Man.

Although Lating was afraid, she still ordered the remaining Xiutrom: "The one behind it! It's all right, suppress it for me! The other uses the storm to contain it! ”

Standing behind Dean, Shotrom spewed air from the vents all over his body and struck forward. The other one began to create turbulence like a storm.

However, this level of attack had no effect on the Red Iron Giant. It didn't take turbulence seriously at all, and single-handedly blocked the rushing Shotrom. Asuka, who had been standing behind Dean, stepped back for a while to avoid being swept up in turbulence, grabbing the pillars of the church and giving instructions.

"Let them see the disparity in power, Dean!"

At the sound of an order, Dean immediately grabbed Shotrom's head and forced the other party to the ground.

The resistance of the pottery giant was completely ineffective, and it shattered into pieces with a crisp sound from the blow.

So that there is only one left. Asuka was about to give instructions to take down the last of Trom when he suddenly noticed that Ratin was missing.

“…… She's gone......? ”

The bird is lost. He actually let the enemy he should keep an eye on out of his sight. Asuka smacks her tongue anxiously at her mistake and begins to check her surroundings. However, I couldn't find it, of course.

Because Ratin had taken advantage of the wind whipped up by Shotrom - to fly to the skies.

(You're too far away from the Iron Doll, little girl......!) I won! ）

Asuka and Dean were about eighteen meters apart, which was completely beyond the distance that could be guarded in time.

Convinced that she would win, Ratting aimed the tip of her flute at the top of the bird's head.

Although Asuka raised his head noticed Ratting's attack just in the nick of time, it was too late. Facing the magic flute that had no time to dodge and poked straight at him-

"—pinch her, Dean."

At the sound of the order, Latting was tightly pinched by the huge steel arm that [stretched] at high speed.

"Huh......!"

“Bur…………？”

Touch! Latin, who was grabbed by the outstretched arm, was thrown directly at Xiutrom at high speed. The impact of the huge arm caused the surrounding area to shake with it.

The punch he swung at the third Shotrom still shattered the enemy with a single blow, and Dean let out a wild roar. Contrary to its usual sluggish movements, its movements in combat can even be called light.

It must be the power of the bird that triggers the power above the specification.

“DEEEEEeeeeeEEEEEEN！”

The red steel giant let out a roar of triumph, and Ratting didn't understand until now.

How did this steel humanoid with a huge body move into the center of the Great Hollow?

And what method can be used to disappear from the inside of the Great Void in a short period of time?

After receiving the answer, Ratting looked up at Dean with a fearful look in her eyes.

"Stretch...... Stretch the steel ......! Only the dragon species [purebred] can forge the Divine Iron Demon ......! ”

- An automaton made of Shinjin iron. The raw material is a divine mine that can be freely increased or decreased in quality, and it is said to be the sacred mine that the [Monkey King] who commanded the seven demon kings in the past. After that, the elves of the goblins forge the raw materials to create steel dolls. In contrast to its hollow body, its massive body is unusually heavy.

Ratting, who was attacked with an overweight fist, was mortally wounded and vomited blood and fell to her knees on the spot.

Asuka strode over and smiled at the dying Latin.

"Then you kick my account and settle it. It's called a lose-lose situation...... But that's not even the case, I still have another account that I haven't settled. ”

'Smack! The bird snapped its fingers.

Dean nodded at Asuka's instructions, put down Ratin and stepped back.

Latin, who was let go, weakened her knees, slowly supported her trembling legs, and finally collapsed to the ground. The white garment on her body was already stained red with blood, and she cast a questioning look at Asuka who didn't give her the final blow.

"You...... What are you talking about......"

"Do you remember? A week ago, I met a rat who was dominated by your tone and lost to them. In other words, I call settling the accounts...... To put it bluntly, I just want to hear you play a song. ”

Asuka sat down on Dean's massive palm, pointing at Ratting with his slender fingers.

"Come play a game, I'll allow you to play a tune. You try to use that one and only tune to seduce Dean, who obeys me. ”

In the line of sight of the challenge, you can perceive the strong will to believe that "just winning is meaningless".

Asuka means that she wants to break the boon of her defeated generals and achieve victory in perfect form.

"I see......... Lating inhaled as hard as if she was going to swallow air and blood together, adjusting her originally panting breathing.

"Good...... I'll just accept your game and play it. ”

She put the magic flute to her lips and winked at her usual mischievous smile.

"Fantasia [Hamel's Piper], please listen quietly~"

The Pied Piper of Hamel played a melody more beautiful than any music Asuka had ever heard.

The wonderful Magic Flute erodes the birds with dreamy tunes that are high and low.

(Ahhhh......h This one is a bit treacherous. ）

Through the sound of the magic flute ringing in his ears, Asuka saw the dreams of the past world that he had abandoned.

The world outside the cage that I have been longing for since I was young.

Over walls, over oceans, across borders......

Together with my parents and sisters who have passed away, I am not bound by anything and run around with a smile on my face.

Experience Halloween dreams that were unfulfilled in the past with lost family members.

The aftermath of the abandoned world irritates the depths of the ear.

I see, this is indeed the Magic Flute.

The bird stared silently, shouting in the dream "Trickor· Treat！ ], happy and frolicking yourself.

In the moment when Feiwu was about to be conquered by this intoxicatingly sweet dream—she remembered a promise: "Someday—let's hold our own Halloween—"

（…… Yes, my Trickor· Treat！」 Let's save it until then. ）

Asuka kept the promise in his heart, and then suddenly sobered up from his intoxication. When she came back to her senses, she noticed that the performance was over.

Ratting gasped and smiled in annoyance.

"After all...... I'll only play one song. Do you have a dream, this guest? ”

“…… Well, a very wonderful dream. ”

This is an evaluation without any exaggeration. After all, I am afraid that I will never have the opportunity to see my deceased family members again in the future.

Since the last memory of my family is the smile in that dream - this may also be a kind of happiness.

Papapa-Pap-Asuka unconsciously raised his hands and applauded.

Ratting smiled wryly. If she breaks the promise and blows another song, maybe she can dominate the birds.

However, her self-esteem as a subordinate of the Demon King does not allow her to do such an incomprehensible act.

After all, she was completely unable to shake the loyalty of the red iron giant, so she really lost the game.

Lating fell to her knees, and along with the dripping blood, she turned into particles of light and gradually disappeared.

"Ah~ah...... Ended up losing. Forget it, that blow just now was almost fatal. In addition, he played with all his might...... It seems that it is no longer possible to maintain the demonic spirit. ”

“…………”

"Goodbye then, lovely young lady. Thank you for your appreciation~ Say hello to the host for me. ”

"I just want to thank you for your wonderful performance."

There was no need for Asuka to give her the final blow, and Latin admitted defeat and passed away with the wind.

In fact, it wasn't just Ratting, even Weixi disappeared with a bitter smile after waking up.

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