Chapter 89

We had arrived at the deepest part of the Seven Prisons.

After passing through the transfer trap within the magma, a vast underground space spread out before us.

"Wow... This place is clearly dangerous..."

Veevur, who had taken on a human form, looked around with a pale face.

"It's not just dangerous."

"Huh? W-What do you mean...?"

"All members, prepare for battle."

"「「「Yes!」」」

The heroes readied their weapons.

Suddenly, blue flames erupted from the ground.

The flames burned fiercely and gradually formed a single shape.

"A, a flame... giant..."

Veevur whispered, his voice trembling as he looked at the enemy that had appeared.

It was a giant made of blue flames, with four arms.

A colossal figure that towered over us.

A long horn protruded from its forehead.

"A Flame Demon God, perhaps."

"D-Demon God!? No way! I didn't hear anything about gods!"

Veevur's body shook violently.

"Act! Let's go back!"

"It's impossible."

"Why not!?"

"This space is completely separated from the real world. If you want to return to where we were, we have no choice but to defeat the Demon God."

"S-Such a thing... It's impossible..."

Veevur's face looked as if he was about to cry, and he whispered weakly.

Even the empowered evil dragon was so frightened that it nearly lost control.

The strength emanating from the Flame Demon God was overwhelming.

"Eira, cast defensive and levitation spells."

"ーーーーーーーーーーーーー！！！"

The Demon God roared.

A heat wave spread, and the ground instantly turned into magma.

But Eira's translucent, spherical barrier enveloped us.

Then, she lifted the barrier with magic.

"The ground turned to mush in an instant... If the timing was off..."

"Luna, support Eira and Mead. Mead, fire magic arrows at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock directions."

Magma erupted, turning into giant meteorites.

"Ughhhhhh! I'm going to die!"

Mead's arrows struck the locations I had indicated.

This alone caused the meteorites to change course, missing us and flying behind us.

"Good. Ulgar, Lawrence, it's your turn."

"Understood!"

"Huff... Leave it to us."

Behind them, Veevur, who was trembling, said:

"Turn... You mean you're going to fight that Demon God?"

"Yes. You two need to go outside the barrier and fight it."

"No! Act! That's impossible! Did you see that meteorite just now!?"

It was a strike with a heat and energy far beyond any grand magic.

"There's no way you can stand against a Demon God that can unleash such an attack!"

"It's fine."

"Why!?"

"I believe in your strength."

I know the strength of this hero party, starting with Lawrence, better than anyone else.

What they can and cannot do.

I know it best.

That's why I can say with certainty:

"You can win."

"Yes! Just that... I can fight!"

Thump! Lawrence leaped out of the barrier.

A heat wave hit Lawrence's body.

A normal person would have turned to ashes instantly.

But Lawrence enveloped his body in magic, creating armor.

Ulgar also protected himself with a similar technique.

"Amazing... Those two are completely fine in such an environment... And they're flying as if it's nothing..."

Flight magic is a high-level technique.

But the two of them were not using magic.

They were creating a foothold in the air with magic and standing on it.

This is also a high-level skill, but they could use it without any problem.

"Huff... First, I, the spearhead of the hero party, will go."

Thump! Ulgar kicked off into the air and rushed forward at an incredible speed.

He held his spear in front of him, his silver hair streaming behind him.

"【Meteor Scatter】!"

He attacked with the speed of a meteor, slicing off the Demon God's right foot.

"To cut off the foot of such a huge giant with one attack...!"

The Demon God lost its balance and dove into the magma.

"Great job, Ulgar! Alright, I won't be outdone! Roar!"

Lawrence delivered a diagonal slash.

A golden magic-infused strike cut through the magma in a straight line.

The Demon God was swallowed by the golden torrent.

"Did we win... Against such a monster...! Amazing!"

"Not yet. It's too early to celebrate."

"Huh...?"

Columns of magma erupted.

There were... 20 of them.

"No... way..."

20 of the previous Demon God.

"There are 20 of those... It's impossible..."

"You can win."

"It's impossible...!"

I sighed and looked at Veevur.

"Hey."

"Y-Yes?"

"How long do you plan to stay there while your comrades are fighting?"

Lawrence and the others, along with Eira, were struggling against the Flame Giant.

"But... I'm scared."

Veevur's eyes were dark and downcast.

His fear likely stemmed from a lack of confidence. Perhaps it was a side effect of having Lawrence, an exceptionally strong hero, by his side.

"Is that so. Then just stay there. But your comrades might die in the meantime."

Veevur's eyes widened.

"Lawrence and the others are indeed strong. But the powerful enemies ahead are not so weak that they can be defeated by one person. Your strength is needed."

"But... I..."

"You are a member of the hero party I chose. Think about what that means."

Veevur closed his eyes.

"Right. Act never does anything unnecessary. I'm needed in that party. My comrades need me."

I waited for her to stand up on her own.

Eventually, Veevur opened his eyes.

"Act."

"What is it?"

"I'll do it... But my body is still shaking. So, kick my ass."

"Alright, understood."

I kicked Veevur's butt, sending him outside the barrier.

"Wha...!?"

Veevur's body burst into flames.

But in the next moment, he transformed into the evil dragon.

"Prepare! I thought I was going to die!"

"You're still alive."

"Well... Yeah, but!"

One of the Demon Gods raised its fist and struck Veevur.

"Veevur, use your breath attack at the 1 o'clock direction."

"Impossible!"

"Then you'll just die."

"Alright! I'll do it! I'll do it!"

Veevur leaned back and unleashed a powerful breath attack.

The Demon God's fist was deflected, causing it to lose balance and fall over.

"I won't let you die."

"Guild Master...♡ You're so cool...♡"

"It's just that it would be inconvenient without a carriage."

"Guild Master, you...!"

Eira, Luna, and Mead showed no signs of fear.

"We will win."

"「「「Yes!」」"

★

While Guild Master Act and the others were battling in the Seven Prisons,

Jaki, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, was trying to breach the northern wall.

"Alright. Let's quickly take over the northern wall. It should be easy, right~"

But he was unaware that the Far Eastern hero party was waiting for him.

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