The chapter opens with the First Division's captain, Ryota Tsubaki, preparing:
A master of Mercury Magic, he's the only one in his family to have chosen Mercury Magic over their family's traditional Purple Darkness Magic style.
He has two sisters: Natasha Tsubaki, the deputy commander of the Union Kingdom's army, Lucas Sato, and Mari Tsubaki. They also have an older brother who is said to be imprisoned in an unknown location, and nothing is known of him yet.
Ryota Tsubaki speaks:
We have a new mission, but (serious look) it's dangerous and mysterious. We must be careful.
The second-in-command, Nagi Satoshi, speaks:
"Commander, everyone is ready for this mission."
Everyone prepares to conduct a reconnaissance mission in the dungeon located between the kingdom's borders, accompanied by Ryota.
"Nagie, what do you think of the situation?"
Nagie Satoshi: "Commander, the appearance of such a dungeon is not just a coincidence. I believe it's connected to the recent explosion and may indicate an imbalance in the magical realm." Then,
Nina Sukai, a member of the squad, intervened, using smoke magic:
Nina: "Commander, I've noticed a magnetic field attracting monsters, and indeed everything around us."
Konde Antemeo, a user of healing and enhancement magic through the power of spirit magic, replied:
"There are also poisonous magic waves. I have strengthened your bodies with my magic to prevent the flow of poison."
Ryota: "Prepare yourselves, everyone. Three will remain on guard here:
Theo, you will stay here. Theo Yotano of the Yotano clan wields black mist magic.
Dan, you too. Dan Watro, an earth magic user, possesses the spirit of the giant rock Buddha.
And you, Ona. Ona Amazaki, a user of violet twilight magic.
The rest, prepare to enter."
The first squad was introduced as follows: Commander Ryota Tsubaki
Deputy Commander Nagi Satoshi
Members Hana Sato of the Sato clan
Hana Sato: Ice Magic and Summoning Magic user
Nina Sokai, Konde Antemeo, Theo Yotano, Dan Wataru, Ona Amazaki, and Castle Ko: Star Magic user with the spirit of the legendary mammoth Zensha.
The group reached the entrance of the dungeon, while the other three members, instructed by their leader Ryota to remain and guard the area remotely in case of interference, were left behind. Ryota said, "Hana, use your magic to destroy the traps hidden in front of the entrance."
Hana replied, "Yes, Commander. Ice Magic: Chlorin (Ice Bombs)."
The traps set in front of the entrance exploded. Konde said, "You're amazing, Hana-san."
Hana smiled and replied, "Thank you."
Meanwhile, Castle used his magic to create a map showing the interior of the dungeon.
Castell said, "There are two floors in this dungeon, but I feel an immense magical power emanating from its depths." Ryota: That's obvious. His sudden appearance in such a place will pose a significant threat in the future if we don't carry out this mission here.
A flashback shows the First Division's captain meeting with the Emperor's aide to discuss the difficult task.
The scene returns to show that
At the same moment, two mysterious figures are observing the situation from a distance.
Person 1: So this is the First Division, and its captain is Ryota Tsubaki, a descendant of the Tsubaki clan, and his lieutenant is Nagi. They are as powerful as expected.
Person 2: Union is very powerful. Besides its army, it has strong divisions with their commanders. But what a cunning Emperor Ryohei Yamamoto is!
Person 1 replies: Yes, he has intelligence and strong strategic plans, and his aide is also very intelligent.
Person 2: So the first monster is hiding here. We'll observe what happens.
We move to the division, where they have begun
overcoming traps and some magical monsters. On the first floor, we see small goblins and wild wolves, as well as some slimes. But something strange has happened. We see the monsters growing larger and stronger. Ryota: They're getting bigger and stronger. What's going on? (Questioning look).
Naga Sachui says: Wind Storm Magic (Triple Tornado Waves )
To destroy them.
We see Castle and Hana also fighting the monsters and defeating them, continuing further inland.
At that moment, everyone felt a great silence, then a devastating attack came from behind with mysterious power, but the deputy blocked it, saying:
Naga: "What immense power!"
Ryota: The situation has become dangerous. We must hurry.
Then Monsters with glowing red eyes appeared, surrounded by darkness. Slimes, goblins, and even spiders advanced toward the squad, each bearing a demonic mark that glowed purple. The battle against these monsters began and lasted a long time, leaving the squad exhausted.
Ryota: We'll rest here for a bit.
After a break, the captain and lieutenant began strategizing around this mysterious dungeon. **Ryota:** "Listen carefully. This is getting more complicated. We must be careful and calm."
**The Squad:** "Yes, Commander!"
The Commander and the squad continued deep into the dungeon, fighting and overcoming difficult traps one by one. Conde and Antimo supported them with their magic until they reached the dungeon's leader. In a powerful moment, the monster let out a mighty scream and a tremendous magical aura.
Ryota: "What a monster! Dan, Ona, Theo, come now!"
The other three members appeared, completing the group all at once, because Ryota realized that the monster before him could only be defeated with all of them.
Nagi: "Conde, you stay back and try to support everyone. Hana and Dan, you two are on the left. I, Kasel, and Theo will be at the front.
The Commander and the rest will be behind."
The monster emerged, screaming with devastating power, to everyone's astonishment. Yes, it was truly terrifying, astonishing everyone with its size and immense power.
It was the legendary monster. Voltaris, The Aether Crusher
His power is:
This monster's strength is based on the fusion of three elements (earth, lightning, and dark energy):
Earthquake Fist: With a single strike to the ground, he can generate a shockwave that combines rock-shattering with a massive electrical discharge, paralyzing opponents in a wide radius.
Cold Lava Shield: His body, composed of black rock plates, is not merely defensive; it absorbs physical blows and converts them into heat energy, intensifying the purple fissures in his chest, making him stronger the longer the fight continues.
Dark Storm Roar: He can unleash a beam of purple energy and lightning from his mouth. This beam not only incinerates the target but also breaks the molecular bonds of matter (erasing it from existence).
Charged Meteor Summoning: As seen in the image, he has the ability to manipulate the gravity around him, allowing him to draw massive boulders from the sky and electrically encapsulate them to strike his enemies.
Ryota: Impossible! (Stunned) What kind of monster is this… (He didn't finish his sentence.) The monster launched a lightning attack, which everyone barely dodged. Nagi: It's a top-level monster. We must be very careful. Ryota: Everyone, get ready! Mercury Magic! Come, Solaris (Eagle Spirit). Ryota realized that this monster couldn't be defeated with ordinary magic, so he prepared with all his might. Konde and Antimo: Enhancement Magic! Standard (Enhanced Shield). Nagni: Wind Magic! Wagner (Consecutive Waves). Hana: Ice Magic! Yurin (Ice Spears). Dan: Earth Magic! Herik (Cannon Stones). Come, Yabuda (Rock Giant). Ona Amazaki: Violet Twilight Magic! Antreas (Angry Twilight). Kasel: Come, Yazensha! Star Magic! Klonis (Star Bombers). Theo: Black Mist Magic! Piades (Multiple Attacks). Nina: Smoke Magic Tatori (Smoke Barrier).
Everyone delivered a single, devastating blow under the watchful eyes of the two mysterious figures.
Person 1: What a powerful attack!
Person 2 replied: Interesting. Good fight.
Ryota: We've affected him a little, but watch out, there's an attack coming.
Voltaris launched a new attack; yes, his attack was very powerful.
Naga: Commander, he's too strong. What are we going to do?
Ryota: We can't continue like this. It will be a war of attrition, and we'll all lose our magic if we're not careful. Guys, we'll launch attacks in multiple areas.
Everyone said: Okay.
They attacked him with great ferocity for a while, while they were very tired from fighting him, while the monster kept rising.
Ryota: This is bad. I have to fight with all my might. Solaris, come here.
Ryota sped above Solaris, who had flown with him, to continue his multi-pronged attack. Nagi began chanting his strongest technique, "Annihilation: Eventide Vortex," and unleashed a massive strike. Una: "Just as expected, Vice-Captain." The mysterious figure: "What a powerful Vice-Captain." The monster was damaged by Nagi's attack but launched a direct counter-attack. Ryota: "Beware!" Nagi: "Sanctuary Veil." He blocked the attack with great difficulty but was injured in the arm. Ryota: "Nagi, are you alright?" Nagi: "His attack is really powerful." Kondi: "Healing Magic." He healed Nagi's arm, but it was still damaged from the attack. Ryota: "Nagi and Una, return to the kingdom and inform the Emperor of what happened. If necessary, request backup." Nagi replied: "Yes, Captain." Ryota continued fighting against Voltaris
Along with the remaining members, the signs of extreme exhaustion were evident on their faces.
Castell says: Orbit of Seven Stars.
He summoned seven light orbs that swirled around him to defend the party, then launched a series of attacks toward Voltaris.
Then he chanted: Piercing Meteor Fall.
A direct spear attack enveloped in starlight that penetrated the strongest armor, inflicting more and more damage on Voltaris. He unleashed his final attack, infused with the spirit of the legendary mammoth Zensha, chanting:
Zensha's Hymn: Zodiac Annihilation.
In this attack, a constellation of mammoths appears in the sky, and a tremendous pressure drops, shattering the entire battlefield. As Castell swoops down with his spear like a falling star, he inflicts severe wounds on the monster. Voltaris then hurls Castell against the wall. Ryota: Good job, Castell. The damage Ben inflicted will serve us well.
Then it was Dan's turn. He said, "Earth Magic's successive attacks:
Tyrant's Fist: An attack with a massive boulder that crushes the opponent from above.
Bastion of Scorn: A defensive wall of solid granite that is not easily breached.
Earth Rupture: A localized earthquake that splits the earth beneath the enemies' feet, sending them plummeting into the abyss.
Spears of Arrogance: Sharp, pointed stone spears that spring from the ground with lightning speed.
He attacked the monster with such ferocity that it cried out in pain.
He unleashed his final attack, saying, "This last one! I have Earth Magic.
End of the Stone Era: Dan's magic combines with Buddha's power to launch a massive rocky meteor enveloped in brown magic energy.
It hurled the monster upwards.
Ryota chanted, "Han, now it's your turn."
Hannah said: Diamond Shards Dance: Hannah unleashes hundreds of tiny, sharp icy shards that pierce enemies from all sides.
She attacks him multiple times.
Zero Eternity: The Icy Coma: Hannah raises her hand to the sky, and a beam of icy cascades descends.
Theo Yotano then says: Shroud of Nihility: Theo releases a thick fog that covers a wide area, completely obscuring vision.
He then repeats: Dusk's End: Night of Lost Souls: The entire field is engulfed in absolute black fog that absorbs the monster's magical energy.
Nina Sukai then says: Twilight Venom Blade: Nina coats the tip of her spear with poisonous smoke that penetrates the monster and paralyzes its senses.
Then she says: Void Dome: Eternal Smoke Night (Eternal Smoke Night): Nina slams her spear into the ground, sending a thick cloud of black smoke billowing across the entire field.
The monster falls, and everyone chants: "Do it, Commander! Finish it off for good!"
Ryota thinks to himself: "This is bad. If it's because of that explosion two years ago, then the monsters are growing bigger and stronger everywhere, from the magical waves emanating from the Destroyed God Mountain. Well, now, Mercury Magic, the final attack, the finishing blow (Commander-Spirit Fusion)."
Solar Mercury: Celestial Retribution: Ryota combines Mercury Magic with Solaris' energy to create a storm of glowing liquid metal that blankets the sky, then pours down like a torrential, deadly rain.
It begins to melt the monster's pieces, but then something completely unexpected happens. The mysterious figure appears and says: "As expected of you, Ryota Tsubaki and your squad, you deserve praise." Ryota attacks, but the mysterious figure blocks the attack and says: "We didn't come to fight you just yet." He threw a projectile at the leader, but Ryota withstood it.
Ryota: Who are you?
The second mysterious figure: You're a genius, Ryota! I felt our combined strength; it's truly commendable.
The members attacked him, but to no avail. He leaped toward the monster and shouted, "Come here, Yamegalon!"
A huge purple coffin emerged from beneath the magic circle, shocking everyone.
Ryota: Impossible! What kind of magic is this?! (Surprised face).
Chains began to wrap around Voltaris, who screamed loudly from the force of the chains. Then the coffin pulled him inside.
The mysterious figure: Mission complete! (Laughs) See you later, First Division and Ryota Tsubaki!
The two mysterious figures disappeared from the dungeon, which returned to normal.
Ryota: "Alright, let's see what's here."
The others stepped forward, followed by Hana Sato, who sensed the presence of the Holy Sword of the Archangel Michael. She thought to herself,
"Hana: Finally, I've found you."
Everyone searched the dungeon and retrieved everything they could find, preparing to leave.
Ryota: "Is everyone ready? We're leaving."
Nina asked, "Where's Hana?"
Hana had found the Holy Sword of the Archangel Michael and a sealed scroll beside it.
Hana: "My dream is finally coming true. Here we go."
She hid them both. Then she said,
"Hana: Guys, I'm here. I searched everywhere but didn't find anything."
Luckily, everyone left; there were no casualties. The leader said,
Ryota: "Well done, everyone!" (Thinking to himself, "Who are they? What's going on? I have to inform the Emperor.") Nagi had already arrived in the Union Kingdom to discuss what had happened and was going to request assistance, but Ryota spoke telepathically: "Naggi, there's no need to bring backup. We're coming." Everyone headed back to the Union Kingdom, and Ryota wondered to himself, "This is strange. Someone using demonic magic. This is very bad. We must be careful in the future." In the Union Kingdom, Ivan and the Emperor's aide entered to be greeted by the head of the Tankyo Academy, Minato Kobayashi, nicknamed the White Ghost because of his mastery of diamond and speed magic.
Minato: "I've been waiting for you, heir of the legendary swordsman, Gin moto."