「That is──」

Lil points towards the sea.

Very beautiful emerald green sea.

Spreads over the horizon.

When I look closely, I can see something on the other side.

Although it’s hard to grasp because of the distance, but it’s probably approaching at extremely fast speed.

「Empire fleet……!?」

「No, it’s different. That is probably」

While Lil was talking, I noticed the true nature of the approaching group.

A giant stone soldiers.

「A large army of Magic Stone Soldiers – Golems──as reported」

Ashe-san groans with a stern expression.

「Golem……?」

「Magic Stone Solder – Golem──As the name suggests, it’s a statue of a soldier that moves with Magic power. Although most are made with stone, there are some made with wood and iron」

Ashe-san politely explains to me even at a time like this.

「With mighty power, and unlimited stamina, and ability to fight until completely broken. They are very nasty opponents」

「Furthermore, their numbers aren’t low」

Lil groans with a frown.

「There’s at least hundred of them……!」

I see, the report of an army of familiars meant these golems.

Of course, I don’t think this ma.s.s of stone could float on the sea.

They probably obtained buoyancy with some kind of magic.

「Seventh Corps, draw your swords!」

Beatrice-san puffs her chest with pride and shouts.

Her rocket sized bust shakes.

What a terrifying weapon.

「Magic Sword, activate! Destroy all enemies before landing!」

Then──

Countless glittering lights on the sea.

These are lights of magic bullets.

Left behind by trajectories in the air of shower of flame, lightning, wind, ice──spells of every element.

They commence the attack before setting foot on land!

「Abel-kun, Lil-kun! Chantless interception magic!」

Ashe-san gives me and Lil instructions.

「Interception! Let’s go, fellows, Hammer hand!」

「Oooooo!」

The captain of the Fourth Corps gives the command, and the subordinates roar.

They extend their hands and use offensive magic simultaneously.

「All members, Body Strengthening – Acceleration! Magic Sword──Limit Break!」

In accordance to Seventh Corps’ captain Beatrice-san, everyone shoots a magic sphere from their swords, spears, axes and bows.

Of course, me, Ashe-san and Lil too──

The attack of our forces clashes with the attacks of the enemies, making a countless explosion.

With the explosions.

The area gets shrouded in black smoke.

The view is covered in red and black.

Suddenly──Something flashes in front.

「Ga…… ah……!」

I hear a cry of pain from somewhere.

When I turn my head, one of the female knights from Seventh Corps falls down.

The knight clothes around her chest are covered in bright red.

Was she hit by a non-intercepted stray magic bullet or──

「Monica!」

Beatrice-san’s expression changes and she rushes to the fallen female knight.

「Cap…… tain……」

Monica vomits blood and loses consciousness.

「──Healing Kiss」

Beatrice-san lifts up Monica, chants a spell and seals Monica’s lips with hers.

The moment Beatrice-san’s bright lips touch Monica’s pale lips, a pink light starts s.h.i.+ning.

「…… N, fu…… ah」

Together with moans similar to the ones during intercourse, Monica’s pale complexion reddens and blood returns to her face instantly.

That was apparently a high-level healing magic.

The kuchiyu, chiyupu sounds were──probably sounds of Beatrice-san’s tongue doing the work.

Whether it’s necessary for the ritual or just Beatrice-san’s hobby, that I don’t know.

「Fuu……」

After the strangely erotic deep kiss, Beatrice-san separates her lips.

「Captain……」

Monica innocently raises her head and looks at the bimajo captain with a bright red face.

…… That might have possibly been her first kiss.

「I healed the wound. Get some rest for a while」

Beatrice-san says and stands up.

Her expression is fierce.

That’s natural.

She was just a step away from losing a subordinate.

This is──a war.

「Killing each other, huh……」