Decapitation

The stalling tactics had worked, which was a good thing, but...

Looking at Ricky's nearly murderous glare, Tales felt his headache growing worse.

What did I say wrong this time?!

However.

If he was a Magic User...

Tales rubbed his head, recalling the purpose of the Calamity Sword's visit.

That was right.

Dragon Slayer.

No, Netherworld Edge.

But... what was he supposed to do now?

However, a hoarse, dry voice suddenly rang out from the darkness behind him!

"Stay steady."

Tales, whose thoughts were in disarray, immediately snapped awake.

"Calm down."

Little Barney and Belleti were both startled and turned to look behind them.

"The more disadvantaged your position, the stronger the enemy before you."

Seeing who had arrived behind him, Tales froze.

Even Ricky's gaze sharpened, and he stopped glaring murderously at Tales.

"The more important this becomes."

It was him.

It was Sakrael.

The Execution Knight who had just lost his mind and been left in a dark corner by them appeared in the firelight, limping along with his left arm tightly bound to a wooden board.

His expression was cold, his eyes bleak.

The knight's appearance put many people on edge.

Especially the Calamity Sword's side. Clay and Josh's expressions changed drastically as they raised their weapons at the same time!

Tales tensed as well, but looking at the situation before him, he could probably no longer spare any thought for the threat posed by Sakrael.

"And you, Vanguard Officer Barney, Punishment Officer Belleti..." Sakrael's body swayed unsteadily, but his tone was exceptionally stern.

"You've truly disappointed me."

Belleti looked ashamed, while Little Barney awkwardly turned his head away.

"Sir?" Talding asked, uncertain and astonished.

But Sakrael ignored him and stared straight at Tales, whose expression had turned grim.

"As for you..."

The Execution Knight's gaze was