The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 26

“……I’ll handle that! Endens, gather the troops!”

Isn’t this a dream?

No, even if it’s a dream, it’s fine. If it can break this situation, anything is fine.

Both allies and enemies were captivated by the intruder, but Salifa’s clear voice echoed, and the battlefield began to move again.

“That man is our ally!! Don’t let the other ogres near the Black Ogre!!!”

Stand up and give the orders.

I thought I had completely run out of energy.

I thought I had completely run out of energy and couldn’t get back up.

I don’t know where this strength came from, but I was able to stand up again.

Because I saw hope there.

“Absolutely do not let anyone through here!!”

With the black ogre and Salifa at my back, I create a wall to block the ogres. If I can buy enough time for Salifa to defeat the black ogre, victory will be within reach.

Even the ogres began to show signs of impatience.

They launch a fierce attack to help the pack leader, but I endure. Compared to the previous battles with no end in sight, this is nothing to worry about.

“The left maintains the status quo! The right, call me before you collapse!!”

Standing at the front of the formation, leading while fighting. Strangely, my vision was expanding.

“Your Highness! Two units have flanked us on the right!”

“I’ll handle it! Hold the center until I get back!”

Looking closely, two ogres were heading towards Salifa. I won’t let them get away with it.

“Don’t get in my wayyy!!”

Cast a spell to stop the ogre’s movements.

Taking advantage of that gap, I closed in and took down two ogres.

“Salifa! Can you do it!?”

“……No problem. Just wait a little longer.”

Nodding at the reassuring words.

There are countless things I want to apologize for and express gratitude for, but right now I need to focus.

Return to the center of the formation and immediately swing the sword.

And,

“YAAAAAAAHHHHHH…!!!”

I heard the dying scream of the black ogre behind me.

Did you really do it…!!

Just when I feel like I might give up, I somehow manage to hold on. After all, the ogre is still here.

“Eliminate the remaining enemies! Victory is within our grasp!!”

『『『Whoa!!!!!!!』』』

The soldiers’ voices are filled with strength.

The remaining ogres are clearly agitated, and their coordination is disrupted. This is the perfect opportunity.

After a while, the enemy was completely annihilated.

“Our victory!!!”

Although the soldiers suffered some casualties, considering everything that has happened so far, this is an astonishing victory. Just having Salifa join the battle has made such a dramatic difference.

Finally, it’s over.

The long, long battle has finally come to an end. This is all thanks to Salifa. After defeating the black ogre, Salifa continued to assist in the extermination of the ogres. I don’t know why she came here, but that doesn’t matter. Right now, I just want to express my gratitude.

Sheath the sword and look towards Salifa.

“……Endless! Not yet!!”

Salifa is running over here.

What on earth…

At that moment, a strong presence suddenly appeared behind me.

“Wh-…”

Until just now, there definitely wasn’t anything here.

However, there.

There was a large snake with its mouth wide open.

“……Endens!!”

When I was lost in thought, Salifa pushed me away.

And, right in front of me,

Salifa was crushed by the giant serpent.

“Huh?”

My brain isn’t working.

What? Wasn’t it supposed to be over?

Why is there a pool of bl00d in front of me?

Why am I lying on the ground, unable to do anything?

Why can I hear the soldiers’ screams all around me?

Why, why, why…?

Doubt overshadows my thoughts, making it impossible to stand up. It’s as if my mind is refusing to understand, rendering me unable to think of anything.

Slowly, the giant serpent raised its head and faced us.

“Ah, ah…”

The giant snake opens its massive mouth.

I could only stare at it.

Squish

We were eaten and wiped out.

“Charge!!!!!!!”

“Hah… Hah…”

So, you’ve come back again.

The shock is so overwhelming that I can’t stop feeling nauseous.

But, I must act.

If I don’t take action here, the soldiers will die in vain.

“Stoppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!”

Endens shouted.

Believing that there is hope ahead.

I hope Salifa will come.

“……I’ll handle that! Endens, gather the troops!”

“Ah!!”

Salifa has appeared again.

I have never felt this relieved before.

While continuing the battle, I kept thinking about the last great serpent. When did it appear? Where did you come from?

There’s no way I wouldn’t notice something like that being there.

However, I couldn’t even sense the presence of that giant serpent until it approached so closely. No matter how exhausted I was, there was no way I couldn’t detect such a being.

Take command and deploy the troops more efficiently than last time. This time, the soldiers’ casualties were reduced, but if we don’t deal with that giant snake, we will ultimately be annihilated.

Think, think.

At that time, I couldn’t understand the surrounding situation, but I heard screams from the soldiers. I don’t even want to imagine it, but there must be other magical beasts as well.

Then, what will you do?

How can we avoid total annihilation?

Even if I think about it, I can’t come to a conclusion.

There is too little information. I’m fed up with myself for having abandoned my thoughts last time and being unable to do anything. For now, all I can do is gather the soldiers and strengthen the vigilance around us.

After a while, Salifa defeated the black ogre, and the extermination of the ogres was also completed. This time, she had more mental composure than before, which helped her conserve energy, but she couldn’t be too happy about it.

“Gather around me!! Stay alert for any threats!!”

Despite the battle being over, the soldiers looked at me with puzzled expressions when I urged them to remain vigilant. However, it was only for a moment, and soon the ranks were formed.

Well, from anywhere…

“……Up there!! Endens!!”

At Salifa’s voice, I look up.

There, a giant snake with its mouth wide open is descending from the sky.

“Ugh…!!”

“Ahhhhhh!!!”

Thanks to being on guard, we managed to avoid it somehow. However, the soldiers who couldn’t react became casualties.

No way, it came from above.

However, it is still puzzling that I couldn’t sense her presence until Salifa called out to me.

“……Endens !!”

Once again, Salifa’s voice.

Right next to me, there’s another giant snake.

Two giant snakes like that…

Bang!

Pushed by Salifa, I fell to the ground.

And right in front of me, Salifa was crushed by the giant snake.

It was a replay of the last time.

My own carelessness killed Salifa.

“U, oooooo!!!”

This time, it’s no good.

It’s no good, but I have to stand up. I must find a way out and connect it to the next step no matter what. I don’t know if there will be a next step. I don’t know if Salifa will show up. But I have to do it.

“Haaah!!!!”

Stand up and swing the sword at the giant serpent.

However, it was easily dodged with a swift movement.

And then, the great serpent disappeared.

Even though I was staring without looking away. Moreover, they have even lost their presence. Invisibility? Teleportation? That snake’s ability? How am I supposed to deal with something like this…?

Before I knew it, the surroundings had become quiet.

The soldiers, already…

My spirits were almost broken, but I continued to stay vigilant.

At the very least, I must strike back.

If no one is here, I might as well burn everything down.

“Fire Wall!!”

Release a wall of fire in all directions.

Then, through the thick smoke, the outlines of two great serpents became faintly visible. They were transparent, but they existed there as tangible entities. If that’s the case, there are still countermeasures.

The two large snakes are slowly crawling towards the ground, circling around themselves.

It seems that fire magic isn’t very effective.

Since compatibility exists, there is no surprise in that. If that’s the case, then I will simply swing my sword. With all my might, I unleash a sword strike.

This time, I hit the jackpot.

It’s thin, but I was able to inflict a wound. At this rate, I can do it. This is not an opponent I can’t defeat.

Thinking that, when I tried to take a step forward, I couldn’t move.

Looking down, a small snake is coiling around my foot.

“What…?”

The movement stops, creating a large opening.

The enemy won’t miss this opportunity.

Squish

We were eaten and wiped out.