It was a very strange scene of a man, who exceeds two meters in height, to be stitched to the ground by a sword piercing through his back in a state of him having lost an arm and a leg.

Renya, who looked down on the demon who isnt stopping to struggle, as he is trying to escape or because of the pain, while the blood is gushing out, stepped on the hilt of the stabbed-in large sword and drove in the blade further deep down so that the demon cant pull it out at all.

Although Renya held out for quite long and the elves did their very best by taking over the offensive from him, a number of 20.000 isnt an amount which will collapse easily and quickly after all.

However, that happened while the number of attacks went down, albeit only little by little.

If the head is gone, a common army will be reduced to a disorderly mob, no matter how many numbers they had.

Moreover, where a crowd of monsters which arent overly bright is concerned, once a strong person gets defeated, its difficult for the ones under them to continue fighting.

And yet the war is still continuing. How truly troublesome. (Renya)

Once he grinds the hilt of the large sword while stepping on it, the scream of the demon, which doesnt consist of any words, raises in tone.

Although it is entering his ears as words, he cant bring himself to understand it in any way.

Thats completely cryptic, Renya shrugs his shoulders.

As you guys felt that you treated us properly, it is an extremely respectable demand to wish for our treatment to follow that example as well.

Without any scruples they should have done deeds, which are too disgusting to even imagine, to the soldiers and the women working in the fortress to a degree that there arent even any corpses left.

Since they came and started a violent war, they shouldnt be in any position to complain if they get annihilated in reverse.

Once he starts to think like that, Renya considers the demon, who is making a racket by squealing around under his feet, as extremely disgusting and thus tramples down the hilt of large sword even more without any hesitation.

You know, how about trying to reflect on your actions a bit? (Renya)

While hearing the demons scream go to the yet highest level, Renya addresses the demon below his feet.

The sound of his voice is very gentle, but that gentleness basks the demon in terror instead.

Reflecting on what you lot did, are you expecting for a fraction that you will be allowed to receive help? If you really believe that, Im impressed of your fairly naive way of thinking. (Renya)

Renya said it like that, but theres also another reason why he doesnt feel inclined to let the demon under his feet escape.

That means, this demon probably recognised me as threat or risk factor, Renya assesses.

Renya didnt believe that he is such a dangerous being even a bit, however the issue is how the other side will think about that. If he ended up getting such label once, the demons would likely try to take some measures against Renya at any opportunity.

It will be a great joy for him, if he can live by eating suitably delicious stuff, having a comfortable home and somewhat serve people, who are a good addition in those areas, until his life span ends.

Though, am I not naturally plunging into a downpour of sparks voluntarily, Renya thinks occasionally.

No matter how much I dont waver, even if I wish for an uniform way of life, thats not something I can decide.

Enough of that (Renya)

In order to check the true identity of the voice he heard during the battle, Renya focusses his mind.

The technique, which is called telepathic communication, was something Renya was able to use as well, albeit it was only somewhat, as he used it with Frau once in a while.

(Renya)

(Kurowaal)

The reply came right away.

Setting aside his light surprise whether theres a place which is soft or swelling, though its for the time being, Renya continues the conversation.

(Renya)

(Kurowaal)

(Renya)

I might have taken a hit if not for Kurowaals warning at the time the demon launched his attack.

Its not so bad if its about spells, but from the view point of Renya, who is no more than a self-proclaimed normal swordsman, something like a sword flash being hurled at him exceeds the scope of his imagination.

(Renya)

(Kurowaal)

Impatience is mixed in her voice, or rather her thoughts.

While wondering whether the situation was that bad, Renya answered.

(Renya)

In Renyas opinion the defence would be somehow successful with only the elves by maintaining the elven barrier as long as the mana for attacking didnt become insufficient and if there was no demon.

Casualties will certainly appear, but that wont lead to a collapse, he believed.

(Kurowaal)

(Renya)

(Kurowaal)

(Renya)

Renya inclines his head to the side thinking that his choice might be a bit inadequate while answering.

The thing called telepathic communication is like a direct connection between minds and conveys quite directly things like wavering in the emotions of the person you talk with.

(Renya)

(Kurowaal)

Finally, while listening to the thoughts of Kurowaal who started to cry, Renya returns to the elven encampment by hastening his walking, though only a bit.

A great number of monsters switched to escape at the moment the demon, who was the head of the army, was defeated. Even the monsters who hid from Renyas eyes and had quite the will-power to steadily think that they will go back once they eat an elf, are at a loss how to continue with the do-or-die resistance of the elves and understand, even if only reluctantly, that anymore fighting will just increase the casualties once Renya came running with great haste.

However, at the time they realized it, it was already too late. The monsters, who persisted against the elves to the bitter end, are cut and pierced. It turned into a mess for them and their corpses littered the ground.

I-I thought I was going to die (Kurowaal)

At the time the sky dawns faintly, almost all elves are sitting on the ground due to total exhaustion. Kurowaal, who said that, was gasping roughly while likewise sitting among them.

At the time when the battle was about to end it turned several times into close combat with monsters who passed through the barrier. Each time Kurowaal and the students of the school were thrown at the approaching monsters to achieve a numerical superiority and repelled them at any time.

Even though they had an absolute superiority in numbers it was the first time for most of the schools students to directly cross weapons with monsters. In addition to the physical fatigue, their mental weariness was large.

Such an exaggeration. It wasnt a big deal, was it? I even dealt with the demon. (Renya)

The only one being full of spirit among everyone that doesnt feel like moving is Renya.

He is collecting the magic cores for the time being, although the ones from orcs and goblins are of low quality.

By the way, the ogres horns will become raw materials for strong nourishment medicines if you grind them into a powder after drying them in the sun.

20.000 against 700!? Even without including the demon, I believe that was a completely a losing battle. (Kurowaal)

Can you really describe it as losing battle if you can launch spells ceaselessly without having to worry about mana running out and moreover with an adequate barrier established at the encampment? (Renya)

Once Renya says Though I intended to do it quite easily, Kurowaal, who has no energy to rebute, sinks into silence.

Since we probably would be unable to deploy such huge barrier in the first place, we might have been going Hii Hii under the belly of a orc about right now after getting crushed by the violence of numbers, Kurowaal is able to understand that as well.

Compared to that, its likely no exaggeration to say that he did it fairly easily.

If possible, I never want to do it again. (Kurowaal)

I cant promise you that at all. (Renya)

Right next to Renya, who is laughing while saying that, Frau is digging a hole with all her might.

During the battle Frau worked quite a bit while joining the soldiers as well, but theres absolutely no hint of fatigue visible in her case.

Not only that. The hole, she is digging silently, has become quite large. One can see how Frau has been wholeheartedly digging the hole without rest.

For the time being, please return to the city once and bring some oil and wood, Kurowaal. (Renya)

Thats fine with me. But what will you use it for? (Kurowaal)

Theres plenty of monster corpses remaining in the wilderness. (Renya)

Renya says while surveying the battlefield which began to be illuminated by daylight.

Dont you have to deal with the aftermath? (Renya)

Thats indeed right. I will get it arranged right away. And lets get help by choosing the people with minor injuries from among the soldiers. (Kurowaal)

That will save me troubles. After this there will be an event, too. (Renya)

Kurowaal felt somewhat uneasy due to the word event, but, without questioning it, she selects the soldiers to help Renya and goes to get the arrangements in order for carrying firewood and oil from the city.

Frau, do you have something string-like which is durable and resistant to fire? (Renya)

Master, use this ~no. It wont burn. It wont snap even if you pull 10 ogres with it ~no. (Frau)

Renya receives the bundle of ropes held out by Frau.

Thats amazing. (Renya)

Finishing the series of work, Kurowaal, who temporarily returned to the city, prepared the firewood and oil requested by Renya and, while at it, went to explain the situation to Shion and Rona, who remained on standby at the transfer gate.

The two of them certainly agreed with her and passed through the transfer gate after asking Kurowaal to give Renya a message that they went back ahead.

Thereupon she saw Renya and Frau doing strange work.

After looking at that, Kurowaal isnt able to see what they are intending to do at all, but it looks like they are assembling a quite the thick live tree.

Umm, Renya. I brought the firewood and oil. (Kurowaal)

Once she calls out to him timidly, Renya raises his face as if he had just noticed the existence of Kurowaal.

Ah, good job. (Renya)

And, I have a verbal message from Shion-san. Im told that they will return to the human continent ahead of you since they understand that you are safe. (Kurowaal)

I see. Thats true. I guess they have to go back to report about this times matter. (Renya)

Even while nodding, Renyas hands doesnt stop to work.

Kurowaal, who looked towards that object, had her breath taken away.

The entire body is covered by a black iron armour, but the left forearm up to the elbow and the left foot up to the knee are missing.

A large sword is embedded into the body from the backside. Kurowaal immediately wondered whether its a corpse, but a short while looking at it she realizes that its still alive albeit breathing only faintly.

T-That, is that possibly. (Kurowaal)

Ah, yea. This times ringleader-like demon. (Renya)

He heaves the demon, whom he dragged along, on to of the cross stand in order to for it to lie on its belly.

From there on he drives the blade, which is sticking out from the belly into the cross stand by hitting the hilt of the sword into the bodys back.

Once he erects the cross in the central part of the hole, dug by Frau with all her might, it completes the irregular crucifixion stand.

Alright, all thats left is to lay out firewood, oil and corpses of monsters under this guys feet. (Renya)

The elven soldiers had somewhat a feeling to draw back due to Renya proclaiming this with a smile, however since its a fact that it wont do if they dont deal with the monster corpses, they start the work to move the monster corpses, which are still scattered about in the area, into the hole and onto the hill, which piled up after Renya pulled out the magic cores.

Under his feet, Renya said, but the finished mountain has ended up with a height burying the area around the demons chest completely.

You bastards doing such a thing wont finish with this

Kurowaal, can you please ignite it quickly since hes troublesome? (Renya)

Eh? I have to do it? (Kurowaal)

Disregarding the voice of the demon which is audible in fragments, Renya told that Kurowaal and Kurowaal returned a question with an expression of surprise.

Well, as long as its an elf, anyone will do though. Vengeance for the elves of the defence fortress, thats the implication it has besides, I believe you wont be able to get much experience in setting a demon on fire, right? (Renya)

Thats true as well well then. (Kurowaal)

While the other elven soldiers watch attentively, Kurowaal, who takes one step forward, raises her voice and says to the demon,

Demon! This is the fire of retribution for those of the fortress you killed cold bloodedly! Drop to hell after enjoying it to your hearts content! (Kurowaal)

St- Sto- p!

Without even having an ear for the demons constrained voice, Kurowaal casts .

Within the piled up mountain the demon, who was the only one breathing in there, raised a painful scream as its burning alive.

Because it is tough as thoughtless living creature, the demon will likely continue to burn for a considerable time until the end of its life.

Among the elves, who watch over that scene with various emotions within their chests, only Renya and Frau were moving as usual.

Ah, its finished, its finally done. I wonder what I will receive as reward? (Renya)

Something that will turn into money or something that will be delicious is great, Frau thinks ~no. (Frau)

Cant you please shut up for a bit? Kurowaal thought while gazing at the black smoke which is enveloping the flaring fire alongside listening to the demons screams that are mixed within.