About ten days later.

Natsu, Bando, and Meir successfully assisted the Demon King's troops in their transfer and arrived at the Sea of ​​Trees. They were currently heading to the training grounds, led by Mr. Ouroboros. Mei's steps were filled with joy.

"Don't tease them too much. If there's a flaw in interpersonal relationships during such a crucial period, the consequences could be disastrous."

Bandu warned without hiding the impatience on his face.

"Impossible! Oscar took the initiative to ask Xiao Mi out, and we spent time together in a place with beautiful lighting and a great atmosphere! As a sister, I can't ignore my little sister's important life event! I have to ask them what happened!"

That’s right, these three people have already been to the “Village of Our Lady”.

In order to avoid attracting attention, the three chose a route that passed above the forest. Before entering the forest, they camped on the south side of the continent. From a timing point of view, they might encounter Miledi and the others just coming out, so they asked Lasser for permission to let only the three of them go.

After arriving at the Virgin Mary Village, the three learned that Meredith and the others had already set out. However, they did hear some interesting information.

"Your expression looks like you're 100% just curious."

"You need some eye drops, right? No matter how you look at it, you're 100% concerned about my little sister."

Knowing he couldn't win a verbal duel with her, Bandu looked at Natsu for help.

However, Natsu looked distracted.

"Ah~ Ban-kun, forget it. Natsu-kun was eaten by Susha and the others, and he's still in a daze—"

"I wasn't eaten!"

It seems that the soul has returned. But the face is still very red.

"Really? Weren't you chained, pushed down, and then kissed by them?"

"Don't say that!"

"Rather than calling it a kiss, it would be more accurate to call it hunting..."

"Ben, don't make me think of it."

To prepare for a surprise attack, Corinne distracted Natsu's attention. Ruth prepared the chains. Bando's servant knocked Natsu to the ground, and then the sisters, with incredible agility, mounted him and immediately captured Natsu's lips, leaving no room for maneuver. This was the truth.

From this perspective, it's perfectly accurate to call it prey. At that moment, Colleen and Ruth looked at Natsu as if he were a rabbit being hunted by a wolf, their faces filled with guilt for having helped set up the trap. That expression was truly memorable.

As soon as Sixia turned her gaze towards them, the two of them immediately stood at attention, saluted, and turned away. It must have been a threat from the sisters—no, a firm plea for their assistance.

Perhaps it was the atmosphere at Meredi, the impending battle, the unbearable longing, the long time they hadn't seen each other, or worry—there were probably many reasons. In short, Sixia and Yunfa were determined to fulfill their wish and refused to compromise.

Furthermore, Nizu broke free after being kissed, so as he explained, he was not eaten by the sisters.

"Eh~? Don't you like it?"

"..."

Mei looked at Natsu like she was spying on him, causing him to look away.

Honestly, even though Natsu was the one being raped, for a man who was almost thirty years old to be kissing little girls of twelve and eight years old...this scene was full of criminality no matter how you looked at it, and even he couldn't help but feel disappointed in himself.

but……

—Master Nizu, you should be able to continue using the surname Grun, right?

After the kiss, the two sisters apologized, blushed shyly, and said some loving words, wishing Natsu victory and a safe return. Then, Sixia said this.

Her expression was indescribable, as if full of love, but also as if scolding.

──Can't you be proud of yourself?

Nizu once committed a monstrous crime, completely annihilating his hometown, Grun Village, and its inhabitants. Guilt and the need for atonement haunt Nizu's heart, and will surely remain so until his death.

However, he once expressed his wish.

One day, I must once again use the surname "Gulun".

His real name is Nez Grun.

It was the people who led him to the outside world that made him say these words. It was the people who made him resolve to live and move on.

Two of them were the sisters who admired him.

──You are about to challenge the world for the future. We are all proud of you.

Si Xia held his hand and looked at him straight, her eyes full of deep trust.

—Master Nizu is a truly glorious desert warrior.

Her words were like a warrior's sword, sharp and powerful, sheathed into the scabbard of Natsu's heart.

Although, Nizu felt that he was still no match for his father, the warrior he had admired since childhood.

But at least in front of these two sisters, I have the right to be proud of myself.

Now, Nizu had this idea.

He had to think so because of the sisters.

"Natsu-kun? Are you listening? You're daydreaming again."

"Don't resist, Natsu. You can't defeat those sisters."

“Mmmmm!”

It is completely undeniable and I have no words to say.

Seeing that Mei'er and Bandu were both smiling softly, Natsu quickened his pace to avoid their gaze.

Mr. Ouroboros leaped onto his shoulders, sending a shudder through him. Though he was accustomed to Mr. Ouroboros's presence, he couldn't handle the suddenness of his attack. It was an instinctive reflex, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Regardless, the group seemed to have arrived at the training ground.

However, the place was strangely quiet, which puzzled the three of them. They continued to move forward, pushing aside the grass and trees until they came to an open space.

Then they witnessed an astonishing sight.

"What happened!?"

Oscar, Ross, and Lutilis rolled their eyes, their bodies convulsing.

When Meredy saw them appear, a brilliant smile immediately appeared on her face.

"You're finally here, Mei-nee! Now we can finally start our real training!"

“““Huh?”””

Niz and the others shuddered in fear, because even the great Ross looked half dead.

What kind of training did they do?! Thinking of this, I involuntarily took a step back...

However, Meredith approached them like a ghost, still smiling.

"This way, I can safely let my body die!"

It's not about fighting to death, nor is it about being half dead.

Looking closely, he could vaguely see Oscar and the others' figures above him. In spirit form, Ross was desperately trying to stuff Oscar and Lutilis's spirits back into his physical bodies.

It seems that the leader of the Meredi wants his companions to die.

"That's great, Ao, Lao Lao, Xiao Liu! Now we'll have to die no matter how many times we have to!"

The three had just returned to the human world, and their faces were immediately filled with despair. Even the masochistic queen, Lutilis, looked pleading, crawling over and extending a hand, looking no different from a zombie. Oscar's eyes were empty and lifeless, as if even the deepest love could be worn away.

"Alright, Sister Mei, you guys come too—come and die."

Meredy said this with a bright smile, and countless black spheres appeared around her, swirling like a whirlpool.

"Xiao, Xiao Mi, calm down first, okay?"

"Demon King..."

Even the Demon King's brother couldn't help but say so. Meredith, enveloped in a torrent of power, was truly terrifying. As for Natsu, he had completely given up resistance.

Of course, the three of them could not escape the clutches of the Demon King Meredi.

Needless to say, three more screams were heard from the depths of the sea of ​​trees.

Through Ross's ability, everyone was constantly maintaining a state of "Forced Soul Limit Breakthrough," and adding the sublimation magic strengthened by Lutilis.

In this state, everyone continued to use their own Age of Gods magic until they exceeded their limits.

Then, Meredith would infuse them with immense natural magic, allowing them to truly train without sleep. When their bodies or souls reached their limits and could no longer sustain them, Mel and Royce would use Oscar's magical artifact to instantly restore them. Thanks to their healing abilities, everyone could truly be resurrected and continue their training.

This kind of torture is worse than hell, but that is why it can be called an extreme state.

The group continued this tragic and adventurous training for about half a month.

This was the first time an outsider visited the training ground.

"Huh? It's Pasha."

"Long time no see, Your Majesty."

In order to allow the group to focus on their training, no one was allowed to approach the training ground. However, the prime minister came in person.

Moreover, none of Ouroboros and Bandu's servants came to inform us in advance.

More importantly, the queen was filthy and disheveled, hardly like a queen. The training grounds were shrouded in white mist, and the grass and trees had been moved hundreds of meters away. Pasha paid no attention to these unbelievable sights, his face filled with tension.

Therefore, Miledi and others also gathered together in surprise.

"Ms. Pasha, what happened?"

"Mister Meredith, please read this. This is the information currently being announced in various towns and cities across the world."

The Pasha handed over an extra edition of the newspaper.

Confused, Meredith took the newspaper and lowered her eyes to read. Oscar and the others leaned forward to take a look. It read:

——Announcement of the Public Execution of the Heretic Organization "Liberators"

First of all, the title reads like this.

The gist of the text was a preview of an execution scheduled for about a month later, listing the names of those who had been captured and treated as war criminals during the previous war. The text also included a graphic depiction of the main characters being tortured, using a method similar to reading and writing.

“What is this…?”

Meredy's expression twisted, and Oscar and the others widened their eyes.

The three main characters in the portrait are Kagu, Reagan and Bahar.

Among the list was the name of Orcus Workshop.

There are the names of the Esperade branch members.

There are the names of the residents of Antika.

"Sir Oscar, this newspaper was delivered by Sir Sarus. He also informed me that he hopes you will contact him via Skynet immediately after confirmation."

The "Skynet" Pasha referred to was a communications artifact capable of transmitting video. Combining the applied technology of soul magic and space magic, it possessed exceptional anti-espionage capabilities and communication range. Oscar had created a prototype during his training and sent it to headquarters.

Oscar was a bit dazed, but upon Pasha's prompting, he immediately took out a 30-centimeter square crystal disk from the "treasure vault." After injecting magic power and activating it, the corresponding image of "Skynet" immediately appeared on the disk.

"Finally here. Is your training going well?"

The figures in the image were Sarus and Koloris. His tone was so carefree that it made her irritated. Meredith snatched Skynet and brought her face close to it.

"Grandpa Saroo! What the hell is going on?! This has to be fake news, right?!"

Meredy asked hopefully. Then a third person from Skynet appeared, disproving her assumption.

"No, Meredith. The Esperade branch has been suppressed."

"Sherry!?"

The woman wrapped in bandages and standing with the help of a cane was undoubtedly Shirley Nelson.

"I was the only one who escaped."

Shirley said this with a sad expression, while Meredith looked incredulous.

Royce gritted his teeth, thinking that the clue must have been obtained during the train attack. Nizu and Bandu had the same idea, looking ashamed and apologetic.

"This isn't anyone's fault." Shirley slowly shook her head in denial. Sarus glanced at her and added:

"As for the Orcus workshop—no, it should be the Philander workshop now. I've checked the situation there. The workshop is closed and the craftsmen have been relocated."

"Well, then, Mr. Sarus, how are the others on Andica's side?"

Although Antica is currently an island of ships connected by countless ships, there are thousands of residents living there.

Of course, not everyone was transferred to the Kingdom of God. Only about a hundred people were listed on the list.

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