𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝
The gigantic insect-like demon beast, named 『Keeruan』, was flying, its wings shimmering in green.
Honestly, Albero thought such gigantic insects were creepy and didn’t want to touch them, but he had no choice.
He enlarged his right hand, swinging it powerfully to clear the space.
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“『World Stop』!!”
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The space he swept becomes 『Hardened』.
Space, time, air. . . . . .everything there 『hardens』.
Keeruan, who touched the space Albero cleared with his right hand, abruptly stops, then plunges into the river below.
Yet, avoiding the cleared space, Keeruan flies back in.
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“Damn. . . . . .this insect is sharp-witted.”
『Wow!!』
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Marcosias roared.
Icicles formed around Marcosias and flew towards the keeruan.
An icicle pierced the keeruan, making it spew fluid as it fell into the river.
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『Screeeeeech!!』
“Gross. . . . . .ugh, I don’t wanna touch that fluid.”
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Defeating it seemed easy. However, Albero felt a visceral disgust.
This isn’t the time for such comments. More keeruans are emerging from the forest.
Resolved, he enlarges his right arm, preparing to strike directly━━
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“『Machine Gun』!!”
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From above, jade-colored bullets rained down like a downpour.
“Sorry I’m late, Albero!”
“Hmph, bugs are swarming everywhere!!”
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It was Kid and Ashe, riding on Gryphon.
Beside Albero appeared 『Red Queen』-manifesting Ridelle, and Lapis, panting and clinging to Marcosias.
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“We’re late. The enemy. . . . . .is this it?”
“As you can see. Can you kick it?”
“. . . . . .”
“I feel you. I’m also a bit. . . . . .”
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For Albero and Ridelle, it was a challenging enemy to attack directly.
At this point, they considered leaving it to Ashe and Kid, who excel at long-range attacks.
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“S-class, listen up. You will follow my command!”
“Huh, Yorha?”
“Perfect timing. . . . . .I’ll show who’s better at leading.”
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A little distance away, Yorha stood imposingly.
Even further away stood the A-Class Summoners, looking unprepared for battle. It seemed like they felt there was no need to join at this level.
Their attitude was irritating, but the truly intimidating presence. . . . . .was Yorha.
Standing with an expression never seen before, she radiated authority.
Just like a queen.
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“A royal command.”
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Yorha started giving directions.
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“Albero. Grab the huge rock by the river, 『Harden』 it, and throw it at the enemy.”
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He couldn’t resist that command.
Albero extended his right hand toward the rock Yorha pointed at, hardened it, and hurled it at the keeruan.
The rock knocked the keeruan away, reaching the opposite bank.
It created a clear path.
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“Lapis, freeze the river to create a path to the opposite shore. Kid, provide covering fire. Ashe, create a storm to disrupt the demon beast’s flight.”
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Lapis ordered Marcosias to create an ice bridge across the river. The keeruan, heading for the ice bridge, was shot down by Kid. Those not completely downed were handled by Ashe’s storm.
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“Albero. To the other shore. . . . . .Harden that entrance to the forest!!”
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Albero crossed the ice bridge, enlarged his right arm to its limit, and swept the entrance to the forest horizontally.
Then, all the keeruans emerging from the forest came to a sudden stop at the entrance and began to fall. Without crossing the river, they piled up at the entrance to the forest.
Several seconds later, all of the keeruans were annihilated.
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“Yo, Yorha. . . . . .Wha, what was that?”
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Sanbalt was overwhelmed by Yorha’s dignity.
She gave precise instructions and never took a step herself. She looked like a queen. . . . . .Just as Sanbalt had this thought, he shook his head side to side.
Esterize, who had been watching from the side, turned his gaze back to Yorha.
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“. . . . . .Impressive.”
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Esterize admitted it straightforwardly.
Yorha has the bearing of a queen and possesses more dignity than the current king, leading her people. She said this without even looking at Sanbalt, who was turning pale upon realizing this fact, and spoke to Oswald.
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“Teacher Oswald.”
“Hmm. As expected of the princess. Esterize-kun, use her wisely and make her your strength.”
“Yes.”
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No matter how excellent the command was, the current commander is Esterize.
She saw through and trusted Yorha’s ability to command. The keeruan were E-class demon beasts. They entrusted the demon subjugation to the S-class with a track record. They trusted and relied on Yorha’s leadership.
There are many reasons for not intervening in the battle. Even if the S-class had complaints, not intervening in this battle was one of the right decisions.
Oswald smiled brightly.
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“Well, we must write the report. Esterize-kun, thanks to your command, the insect-type demon beast lurking in the highway has been annihilated.”
“Yes, thank you.”
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Thus, the subjugation of the insect-type demon beast 『Keeruan』 lurking in the highway was reported to the Asgard kingdom as Esterize’s achievement.
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