Chapter 42

The outer wall of the city where Guild Master Act resides.

In a forest some distance away, the transformed Ilankus was hiding.

"Act... I will take my revenge on youuuu!"

In exchange for the power granted by the evil god Dostoevsky, he had lost his reason.

All that remained in his mind now was a strong hatred for Act.

With bloodshot eyes, he saw a large number of [monsters] surrounding the outer wall.

In short, they were monsters made of shadow.

"【Shadow Army】... hehehe! That evil god sure gave me the perfect power, didn't he!"

The Shadow Army. It only activates under the moonlight.

A skill to create monsters from shadows.

In the forest, Ilankus hid and quietly built up the Shadow Army.

All that was left was to use the monsters to attack the city.

"How about it, Act! My companions! They are strong! Invincible! Hey, you guys!"

Around Ilankus, there were also monsters made of shadow.

But they did not respond to him.

It was only natural.

They were silent shadows, mere puppets that followed the commands of their creator, Ilankus.

"Kill! Act Age! Destroy his city, its residents, everything...!"

At Ilankus's command, which sounded like a beast's roar, the Shadow Army began to move.

Zalchim and the others were also deployed on the scene.

The weakness of the Shadow Army was that it would be dispelled if Ilankus were defeated.

Therefore, he retreated into the forest to watch the carnage unfold.

"Hehehe! Now, let's watch the slaughter up close...!"

Ilankus could share the vision of the Shadow Army.

What he saw was not a city destroyed by the Shadow Army.

"What!? What is this...!?"

Outside the city, a large number of adventurers had already begun to fight with weapons in hand.

"You monsters! You won't get away with this in this city!"

"Don't underestimate us, the Chosen Stones!"

...Those fighting were Act Age's guild members.

"For the Guild Master, we will protect the city!"

Rosaria, the red-haired adventurer, swung her sword.

"This is the best chance to repay the Guild Master for his kindness!"

Mizari, the fairy, cast spells to reduce the enemy's numbers.

Starting with Rosaria's party, the Chosen Stones' guild members united to protect the city from the shadow monsters.

"We're here too!"

Swinging his greatsword, a golden storm erupted, blowing away the shadow monsters like paper.

Laurence, the Golden Hero.

"Hah...! I can't be forgotten, you know!"

Urgar, the spear wielder, said, running his fingers through his silver hair.

"Urgar! You came to help Act too! I'm so happy!!"

"Of course I did, after saying I wouldn't go...!"

Teased by his comrades, Urgar blushed and said, "S, shut up!"

"I don't like that Guild Master... but, I have to repay the favor of being raised! It goes against my principles to not do so!"

"Urgar, you're a good person! I respect you! After the Guild Master!"

"Don't slack off!"

Eli, the mage of the Hero Party, and Mied, the tamer.

The Hero Party, which Act had recognized and raised, had come to repay their debt.

"Looks like we're being pushed back! Honestly, it seems Act can't do without me!"

On top of the city's outer wall, a small girl stood.

"Oh, that's! The S-rank 1st place guild, 【Crimson Laurel】's Guild Master, Miss Mira!"

Mira waved her hand.

At that moment, her ability 【Rampage】 activated.

"Now...! My minions! Work hard! For my future... husband... Act, to repay the debt!"

"Let's go! Let's do our best for Act!"

...The large army of shadows, which had been so numerous, was quickly reduced.

Zalchim and the others, who were present, were trembling in fear.

"I, I didn't hear this...! This kind of development!"

"It was supposed to be a one-sided massacre!"

"How can I do this! I'm running...!"

Those who tried to flee were instantly killed by Laurence's sword.

"We will protect the city, Act...! For this, we will go anywhere! We will even give our lives! Haa...!"

Laurence's golden strike cleared out the shadow monsters.

Rosaria and the other skilled fighters easily defeated the enemies.

Even those who lacked confidence in their skills were able to fight without getting hurt, thanks to the boost from Mira's Rampage.

"...This is a joke. What is this...?"

Everyone gathered there, one after another, said they were doing it for Act.

"For Act Age, so many people... came to help as allies...?"

He asked the shadow puppets surrounding him.

But none of his convenient subordinates answered.

"Why did it turn out like this...? What went wrong? Why can't I be like Act...!"

Just then,

"It's been a while, Ilankus."

The shadow monsters protecting him disappeared all at once.

A silver-haired girl with dog ears held an ice knife in her hand.

And behind her... a young man with sharp eyes.

The man he had once expelled from the guild...

"Act Ageeeeee!"

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