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In the continent to the west, six large nations exist.
Among them, the Madukas Empire is currently facing an unprecedented crisis.
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“Damn it! This is bad! Another horde of monsters is coming!”
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In the capital city of Gēta・Nyīga, a swarm of magical creatures gathers outside the city walls.
They are orcs, magical creatures with the appearance of humanoid pigs.
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“Orcs!”
“Are you serious. . . . . .”
“Not again. . . . . .”
“Give us a break. . . . . .”
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These are the murmurs of the soldiers belonging to the Empire.
Fatigue is clearly visible on their faces.
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Understandably so, as the Madukas Empire has recently been plagued by frequent monster outbreaks.
The imperial army is exhausted from continuously dealing with these threats.
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“Everyone, keep fighting!”
“Riara-sama. . . . . .!”
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Riara・De・Madukas, the imperial princess and one of the squad leaders, speaks out.
With flowing silver hair, a military uniform, and golden eyes, she encourages her subordinates.
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“Our defeat means exposing the people of the Empire to danger! This is the moment to hold our ground! Everyone, fight on!”
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As Riara speaks forcefully, a glimmer of determination can be seen on the soldiers’ faces.
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“Riara-sama, please rest. You haven’t had proper sleep in three days.”
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The adjutant standing next to Riara says this to her.
“Everyone else is fighting through the night, I can’t possibly sleep!”
“Riara-sama. . . . . .”
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The soldiers nod in agreement.
Riara is of royal blood; she is not meant to be on the front lines.
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But she takes up a gun and confronts the enemy herself.
Inspired by her actions, the soldiers rise again.
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“Let’s go, everyone!”
“””Yes!”””
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Taking the lead, Riara gallops on her horse.
In her hand is a loaded gun.
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“Squeal!” “Screech!” “Squeal!”
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The orcs are getting closer.
Without showing any fear, Riara readies her bayonet.
The soldiers follow her lead.
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“Fire!”
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Bang! Bang bang!
Bullets blow the orcs’ heads off.
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Compared to the era when magic was prevalent, the power of guns has significantly improved.
This is due to the decline of magic, which reduced the options for long-range attacks.
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The advancement of technology has compensated for the lack of magic.
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“It’s working! Keep firing! Fire! Fire!”
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While maneuvering her horse, Riara continues to blow the orcs’ heads off.
Encouraged by her, the soldiers fight with all their might.
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However, their momentum gradually slows.
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Click! Clink!
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“Damn it! We’re out of bullets!”
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The greatest drawback of guns is the limited ammunition.
While magic allows attacks as long as there’s magical power, guns have limitations.
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“Riara-sama! Please fall back!”
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Without her gun, the princess is just a vulnerable woman.
But Riara doesn’t flee. She draws her saber and bravely charges at the orcs.
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“Follow Riara-sama!” “Charge!”
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The imperial soldiers continue to fight valiantly, but their momentum gradually slows down.
Orcs keep coming, one after another.
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They charge without showing any fear, changing the color of their eyes as they rush forward.
“Why are these things so relentless!”
“What is driving these orcs?!”
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Monsters sometimes engage in a phenomenon called “Monster Parade.”
When they run out of food, they come down to human settlements in groups.
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While this explains the situation, there are still incomprehensible aspects.
The monster attacks have been continuous.
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Furthermore, different species keep appearing one after another.
And what they all have in common is that they attack humans while changing the color of their eyes.
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The orcs and the magical creatures that attacked the other day all have bloodshot red eyes.
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“Ah!”
“Riara-sama!”
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Princess Riara falls off her horse.
Then, the orcs swarm in.
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Rushing to be the first to kill this frail human who has fallen.
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“Damn! Is this the end. . . . . .?”
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Just then.
Whoosh!
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Suddenly, a massive tornado appears.
It’s unbelievable.
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The sky was clear just a moment ago.
Yet now, a tornado of incredible scale has formed.
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“W, What is this? What’s happening. . . . . .?”
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Just then, Princess Riara spots something strange in the sky.
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“A woman. . . . . . on a broomstick?”
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A pointy triangular hat, dressed in black.
Flowing black hair, eyes like black pearls.
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“Hurricane Vacuum.”
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The witch utters an unfamiliar phrase.
The next moment, another tornado forms and wipes out the orcs in an instant.
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“W, Wow. . . . . .” “She defeated the orcs we struggled with, just like that. . . . . .” “It’s a miracle!”
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The woman lands gently.
And with a wave of her hand, the fallen orcs vanish instantly.
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“A miracle. . . . . . magic. . . . . . can it be?”
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As she starts to leave, Princess Riara grabs her hand.
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“What?”
“Thank you for your help, Lady Witch!”
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Yes, she’s been the talk of the town lately.
A magician with black hair who wanders around, helping people.
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“You must be the Witch who will save the world. . . . . . Witch Marie!”
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Marie, the witch thus named, makes a disgusted face and says,
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“No, you’re mistaken. I’m not traveling to save the world or anything.”
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Princess Riara nods as if understanding.
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“I see. . . . . . you’re just being modest!”
“Huh?”
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She must’ve said it like that to not owe us any favors.
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“As expected, Lady Witch!”
“Sigh. . . . . . I get treated like this here too, huh.”
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Just then.
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“Witch-sama!”
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A dragon carriage approaches.
A red-haired beastman boy sits at the coachman’s seat.
And a black cat is perched on his head.
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“Kaito!”
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The witch, who was unfriendly until now, goes to the beastman with a smile.
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“Kaito! I’ve got some orc meat! Cook it right away!”
“Understood! What would you like?”
“Something quick and filling!”
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What are they talking about?
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“Um, Lady Witch, about my gratitude—”
“Quiet. I’m hungry and irritated.”
“In that case! Come to the imperial capital! Let’s have a thank-you meal. . . . . .”
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The witch’s eyes sparkle.
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“Fine. I’ll let you thank me. Kaito, we’ll have the meat dish next time.”
“Yes!”
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And so, Witch Marie, the beastman Kaito, and the demon Ose were invited to the Madukas Empire.
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