I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 53

Episode 53

I pour the soil I collected earlier onto the monsters that fell into the hole.

Since I dug quite deep, it should weigh a considerable amount.

Indeed, the impact is tremendous, and several screams can be heard leaking from the hole.

But I don’t care. That’s their graveyard.

The sounds gradually diminish.

The problem starts from here.

“Cast magic on the monsters that escaped from Lord Reis’ attack!”

Immediately, at Zangell’s command, magic is unleashed.

Various colorful magics repel the monsters coming towards us.

… While remaining cautious of the hole, monsters from the fourth and fifth layers rush in from the depths.

Inaesia fires the prepared magic cannon. The shot, infused with my own magical power, is quite powerful, knocking back the approaching Ultra Golem.

It’s not enough to finish it off, but it’s sufficient.

One after another, attacks are launched, but Zangell’s sword strikes down the goblin that managed to slip through.

… The monsters from the fourth layer and above halted their advance, wary of my magic. Thanks to that, we managed to effectively divide them. With what remains now, Zangell and the others can handle it.

Everyone hunts down the approaching monsters one after another. They’ve undergone rigorous training in the Forest of Rebellion. Dealing with these kinds of monsters is just like training.

The monsters from the first and second layers are mostly scattered, and while the third layer monsters are approaching, they can still be defeated with a numerical advantage.

Now, even Reem, Ruf, and Inaesia can fight against third layer opponents.

As long as Zangell, Reem, Ruf, and Inaesia are the main force, there shouldn’t be any problems up to the third layer.

The problem lies ahead.

Monsters from the fourth layer are closing in.

Even though the magic cannon is fired and hits directly, they still charge in.

… Indeed, it’s not easy to subdue them as easily as the others.

Numerous magics are unleashed, but they still don’t fall.

I cut down the approaching Ultra Treant with my Dark Fang.

… I didn’t want to use it except for when Ryō is around, but well, it’s unlikely anyone will notice with just the dagger.

I promptly bisect the Ultra Minotaur that was approaching from the shadows.

“… In one strike.”

I don’t have the leisure to respond to Fylia’s surprised voice.

I give instructions to Zangell.

“Zangell, take care of the fourth layer monsters here until the last moment. When I engage the fifth layer monsters, activate the barrier device.”

“Understood!”

… It won’t last long.

I want to conserve the barrier as much as possible and use it against the fifth layer monsters.

They casually unleash magic, after all.

The fifth layer monsters, perhaps to avoid involving the fourth layer monsters, haven’t used magic yet.

However, their speed is considerable, and they’re steadily closing in.

… It’s about time to start engaging.

To the Meteorzaurus approaching me, I draw my Mithril Knife.

It’s repelled by some sort of barrier, but I succeed in drawing its attention.

I kick the Meteorzaurus’ back, then leap in the opposite direction. At that moment, I see the barrier expanding.

I’m outside the barrier, but we humans can pass through it without any problems.

Apparently, it only blocks the monsters.

From within the barrier, magic cannons and magic fly towards the monsters, hitting them.

What remains are the monsters from the fourth and fifth layers.

The fourth layer is manageable, but I still struggle against the fifth layer monsters.

… It would be great if they could be weaken by the barrier even a little bit.

With a dagger in each hand, I kick the ground.

My target is the Meteorzaurus. It’s the most troublesome with its wide-area magic.

As I dive towards it, I see the Bloodzaurus approaching from the side.

I dodge its attack and immediately cut it down with my dagger, then use its back as a foothold to launch myself towards the Meteorzaurus.

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