"""Kyaaaaaaaah!!"""

This is near the eastern entrance of the B-class "Crimson Dungeon."

When it comes to B-class, commercial facilities like equipment shops and material shops line the entrance area, making it feel like a small town.

Famous explorers visit, and many fans come to see it.

Also known as "Dungeon Street."

It is currently a holiday afternoon.

The dungeon district, usually bustling as always, turned into hell in an instant.

"""Grrrrrrrrr!"""

A little while ago, the monsters began their invasion of the surface.

In the first emergency situation, people are falling into a panic.

Furthermore, the monsters from the "Crimson Dungeon" have appeared.

"Run awayyyyy!"

"Aren't you an explorer?!"

"Idiot, can you even deal with something like that!"

Only the top-tier explorers can fight at that level.

The explorers in the dungeon town were also fleeing in confusion, just like the ordinary people.

Even amidst all that, there are those who rise up.

"Nuunnn! ─[Mountain Splitter]."

"""Gwaaaah!?"""

What was holding back part of the monsters was the "Twilight Jijiya."

The other day, he joined the new office "Demon King's Army" as a special class explorer.

Using the "emergency authority to exercise capabilities" granted to those with senior-level qualifications and above, he worked in a manner befitting the name.

However, there are too many monsters.

"""Gyaaaah!!"""

"Ugh...!"

As far as the eye can see, there are more than three hundred monsters in the army.

Also, none of them is above average.

No matter how much he calls it a small number, it's not something that can be suppressed.

"I don't want to get older...!"

Also, the monsters appeared in three locations in total.

From the other two entrances of the Crimson Dungeon, the invasion has also begun.

Even though they couldn't even secure one location, it could be said that the situation was quite desperate.

The comment section only adds to the noise.

Today was the day of Jijiya's first livestream.

[Jijiyaaaaa!]

[Please, do something about it!!]

[Is this person unstoppable too?!]

[You're the legendary top-tier explorer, right?!]

[There are too many!]

[It's not a fight...!]

[What are the other explorers doing?!]

[At this rate, even Jijiya...]

In addition to its original secret popularity, Jijiya has recently been particularly talked about.

No one would have expected his first stream to turn out like this.

Jijiya is holding on, but his limit is near.

""Shaaah!!""

"Ugh, ughhh...!"

Releasing strength, even his proud, muscular body is crying out.

It was impossible to control this number alone.

─Unless a "calamity" happens.

"[Vermilion Flame Dance]."

"...!?"

"""Guaaaahhh...!"""

Suddenly, a large number of monsters burst into flames.

It's a bright red and beautiful flame.

Furthermore, the splattered blood of the demon was concentrated into a single point.

To the girl with outstretched arms.

"Ahaha, so much! ─[Bloody Night]."

"""Gyaaaah...!"""

Then, red and large thorns fell like rain.

The monsters were skewered and fell down with a thud.

The blood from that time is also collected, and nothing around it gets dirty.

"Did I go a little overboard?"

"Isn't it fine? We're in a hurry anyway."

"W-What are you all..."

Hearing the voice, Jijiya slowly turns around.

The ones who rushed over were Kanata's two familiars.

It's Luzeria and Elvi.

Suddenly, Jijiya's stream erupted.

[Big sister Luzeria!?]

[Elvi is here too!?]

[Uooooooh, it's happening!]

[Did they make it in time!?]

[They parted ways with Kanata-kun along the way!]

[That was way too fast!!]

[If it's these guys...!]

Kanata and the others were in a different dungeon, including these two.

However, it took about ten minutes to escape from there and rush over.

Even though it was in the same city, it was an unbelievable speed.

"Then, if it's your flame, it should be easy, right?"

"You were using my boost too, weren't you?"

Because Kanata obtained the qualification of a senior explorer, even the familiars are granted the "authority to use their abilities on the ground in emergencies."

With their abilities, this move is also possible.

Upon seeing that figure, Jijiya lets out a dry laugh.

"Y-you're incredibly reliable."

In the advanced exam, Jijiya surrendered to them.

Upon reconsideration, that decision was not wrong after all.

Even a single familiar is far beyond his reach.

At the same time, a strange sense of relief, the burden on his shoulders was lifted.

"Somehow, there were no victims at this location."

This is probably thanks to Jijiya's contributions.

However, when Elvi looked around, she seemed a bit disappointed.

"Hmm, Luze. This one seems to be a miss..."

"Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed, big sister."

The remaining monsters are no longer a concern.

Luzeria turned her gaze to another location.

"Then, I'll be in one of those places."

★

Near the southern entrance of the Crimson Dungeon.

"Uuuuu...!"

Rira was facing the monsters together with her companions.

Considering their abilities, make them take a detour instead of confronting them directly.

However, while they can delay the invasion, they cannot suppress it.

"M-maybe I'm at my limit...!"

"""Grrrroooaaaarrrr!"""

Rira was holding an event in this dungeon town.

During that process, an incident occurred, and they are broadcasting continuously.

Not for herself, but to convey the situation on site.

[Rira-chan, just step back already!]

[Well done!]

[That's enough!]

[Please!]

[You won't be able to take it back!]

Together with the senior explorers, they were already nearing their limit.

However, despite the comments being filled with voices of concern, Rira does not back down.

"I'm part of the 'Demon King's Army' too...!"

In her heart, she envisioned one of her desires.

"If it's Kanata-san, he would definitely do it this way!"

A member of the "Demon King's Army."

That pride was what motivated Rira.

Not only does she want to join the same agency as Kanata, but she also wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

For that, both comrades and spirits rise.

"Rira-chan!"

"I'll stick with you until the end!"

"Yeah, thank you...!"

Rira does not have an advanced qualification.

On the ground, they could only provide support, but they were very helpful in diversion and planning operations.

However, Rira and the others are powerless.

"Grrr!"

"Huh...!?"

The defense network was breached, and a monster approached Rira.

It's a B-class monster with legs as weapons.

It's very unavoidable for Rira.

Feeling a premonition of death, Rira closed her eyes and made a quick wish.

The name of her prince.

(K, Kanata-san...!)

That impossible wish comes true.

"Disruption."

"Guah!"

"...Ugh!"

The monster that approached Rira was split in half in mid-air.

Then, a boy lands in front of Rira.

"Thank you, Rira-san. For stopping the invasion."

"Kanata-san...!?"

"Leave the rest to me."

At this location, Kanata rushed over.

Rira's stream is overflowing with comments.

[Demon King-samaaaaaa!!!]

[I thought you would come!]

[Thank you ; ; ]

[You really are a prince after all!]

[The Demon King is coming this way!]

[Kanata-kun's stream was too fast for me to understand, lol.]

Kanata is also continuing the stream from the earlier dungeon.

However, even including the summoned beasts, the camera couldn't keep up with Kanata and the others' seriousness.

Then, another person lines up next to Kanata.

It's Mika-mama who came with them.

"Kanata-chan, are they here?"

"...No, they're not here."

Using his [Super Sensory] to detect, he couldn't find the enemy commander.

Kanata gained confidence.

(As expected, they know how to fight against the [Super Sensory].)

According to the demon, the enemy's leader is named "Galdur."

He was one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" in the Demon King's Army from Another World.

Of course, Kanata knows too.

Because it's the opponent he defeated in another world.

(Why is that guy still alive...)

The Four Heavenly Kings and the Demon King must have been dealt with directly by Kanata.

If that's the case, various questions arise.

But for now, there are things he needs to do first.

"Mika-mama, let's clean up."

"Alright."

Mika-mama gently nodded and took off into the sky.

She released a gentle wave forward as it was.

"[Wave of Babumi]."

"""...Ugh!"""

Most of the army is enveloped in waves of energy.

If that happens, only one thing will occur.

"""Gabuuuu."""

It's regressive behavior.

The monsters, having become more obedient, listen to Mika-mama.

"Everyone~, there are naughty kids behind you!"

"""Gyaaaah!"""

"""Grrr!?"""

She directed the pampered monster in front of her to the back, outside the wave range.

The divided demon army fights among itself.

"Hehe, good boy, good boy."

[Mamaa!]

[Whoa, Mama, what you're doing is insane, lol.]

[After all, Mika-mama is pretty much the same.]

[That's too strong...]

[Is that how you bring about destruction...?]

[Mamaa?]

[Just for now, your smile looks scary.]

However, not everything goes smoothly.

"Gyaoo..."

"Gosh."

There are those who resist the [Wave of Babumi].

Is it that kind of species, or is the other side taking some measures?

But they can just defeat the remaining monsters.

"[Spatial Disruption]."

"""Gyaaaahhh!"""

Kanata perceives multiple targets with his [Super Sensory].

He launched a series of [Spatial Disruption] and annihilated most of them.

[Whoa!]

[As expected of the Demon King!]

[Instant kill!]

[Cool!!!]

[Rira-chan and the others did a great job protecting it!]

[The Demon King's sense of security is insane!]

[All Hail to the Demon King!]

There's already a sense that the situation has been settled.

However, Kanata looked in a different direction.

"What's left is over there."

★

Crimson Dungeon, near the west entrance.

"It might be difficult to go any further."

"""Grrrrr!!"""

Stopping the invasion of the monsters is Romen.

The other day, he joined the "Demon King's Army" as a handsome equipment craftsman.

He, who also makes items, had come to the neighboring dungeon to check the prototype.

In the midst of it all, the situation arose.

"Is this the last item?"

What he's holding in his hand is a powerful bomb.

Besides this, Romen was somehow managing the situation with items that seemed like they were completely out of his mind.

A bomb that gets all slimy with slime.

It's like a bomb that feels ashamed when monsters aren't wearing clothes.

However, they too have run out.

"I guess this is as far as I go."

"""Grrrrr!!"""

Having received various bombs, the demon army is enraged.

Then, Romen resolved to reduce the number of monsters, even if just a little.

It's a suicide attack.

If Romen has any regrets, it's just one.

(My god... I wanted to see her just one more time.)

What comes to mind is a girl in light blue.

That faith became a reality.

"[Ice Hell]."

"""Gyaaaahhh!"""

"...!?"

The monsters in front of Romen froze all at once.

Romen was repeatedly watching Kanata's stream as if savoring it and noticed immediately.

"Could it be… aaaah!?"

"...Whoa."

The one who appeared was Kokone.

Even though Romen makes a face at his attitude, Romen doesn't care.

"Kokone-taso!"

"It's in the way."

"Gah! ...Hah, is this also a reward?"

Kokone kicked away the approaching Romen and shifted her gaze upward.

What came next was the Four Heavenly King Galdur.

"Hehe. Master, it seems Kokone has hit the jackpot..."

Galdur slowly revealed himself while moving through the air.

He just smiled faintly.

"Jackpot? That's what I was going to say."

"Is that so?"

Kokone spun the ice spear around and faced Galdur─.

Chapter 25: Modern Day "Demon King's Army"