Kufufufufu
The demon let out a wicked laugh.
Spreading its bat-like wings.
Descending in the group of the knights.
It was an interpretation of the incarnation of evil.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. Now let us begin the test—Whether you are formidable or not to be my opponents... Lord Rimuru has tasked me with this wonderful job feel honored"
Witnessing the immediate introduction of an Archdemon in front of them.
The holy knights scattered and went in a defensive formation.
The situation cannot be more fortunate in the favor of knights when you observe it from a different viewpoint. The Archdemons are the greatest threat to the knights based on their intel. And even though their information tells them that there are 4 Archdemons spotted in Tempest vs Falmus war it was clear there are no other Archdemons approaching the area.
Arnauld the leader of the unit which Diablo approached. Arnauld wore an ear-to-ear smile.
Confident he will come out victorious.
The knights already defeated Archdemons in the past and with proper execution and meticulous devising the Holy knight always came out on top even against Archdemons.
"Don't be afraid!"
Arnauld rises, rallying his troops
"Even though it's an Archdemon it's no threat to us! save all of our resources in establishing the barrier as Lady Hinata plans... 2 sub-leaders will support me! while the rest will place the barrier"
Arnauld confidently entered a graceful battle stance.
With Arnauld facing Diablo... the other knights dispersed thus entering a pentagon-shaped formation, attempting to cast the barrier.
Diablo neither tried to interfere or to even mind them.
With the Hinata's plan going unexpectedly well.
Arnauld began to talk trash, lofty, implying they are already the victor.
"You are surprisingly calm Archdemon."
Arnauld provoked— unconcerned and collected— Diablo answered.
"Kufu—fufu... that's right. Perhaps why am I calm?"
Diablo just happily answered. In reality, Diablo was feeling ecstatic. Up until now, Diablo's tasks are espionage and lurked behind the scenes. But this time he has tasked a spectacular job and on top of it, he was able to stand on the same battlefield his master was attending. Diablo's sentiments were only packed with gratefulness, not anger.
Uncanny with Diablo's statements even the First Class knights cannot help but question. "Oi do you not have any plans on interrupting us?"
Arnauld muttered.
Still overjoyed Diablo answered.
"Why would I do such a terrible thing, you are all working hard, I will not interrupt you"
Humiliated with Diablo's response.
Arnauld's temper began to boil
Their unit is the human's strongest force. Just 5 of them can take on a common Archdemon.
"I had enough! this Archdemon is too impudent! I have enough of mortification."
That was Arnauld's thought process.
There was no question the Archdemon in front of them is a threat to their troops.
That's why even losing some composure, Arnauld still moves accordingly with his peers.
Full of unknown the trained knights carefully measures Diablo's strength which contains nothing but darkness.
But what concerned them the most was whether this Archdemon have a 'name' or not. It was most likely the case...
Arnauld made a conjecture, that not only did they encounter a named Archdemon but they are now facing a High ranking one even in the hierarchy of Archdemons.
They cannot move carelessly.
Unsheathing his weapon
"Oh are your preparations ready"
"Yes, because of your kindness we successfully establish our crystal— to repay that kindness we will give you a painless death"
Supported by a high-tier holy spell of amplification for both physical and magical.
Arnauld's body emits a five-colored dazzlingly explosive aura.
With preparations done Arnauld cannot help but to ask
"Archdemon... what is your name?"
Diablo realized the mistake on his way.
"Oh! my, I apologize even though my name was bestowed by my Master the one and only Great Demon lord Rimuru I forgot to introduce it to you! it seems I have ways to go, as a servant I am far too inexperienced! My name is Diablo one of the lowest in Lord Rimuru's employ."
There is a particular statement Arnauld couldn't ignore.
"Lowest?"
An Archdemon of this level is the lowest among Demon lord Rimuru's servants?
Of course, that is just a jest.
Diablo is both confident and shows humility.
Since violence is prohibited among the executives themselves.
There is no real way to determine hierarchy.
But Diablo is positive that he can compare himself to the current number 1 Benimaru.
Benimaru is a great leader there is no doubt in that set of skills Diablo is far inferior to Benimaru. But as a Warrior Diablo is confident to take on anyone.
"Well, that's fine. I just have to make sure to beat the lowest all the way to the highest! My name is Arnauld Baurman The Strongest Holy Knight Engrave it in your soul. That's the name of the person who will destroy you"
Someone came on second was already an impressive feat.
Since that is the position to be Hinata's right-hand man, Arnauld is undoubtedly the best besides Hinata.
With his 5 Colored amplification armament, Arnauld began his attacks.
✽
One of the Holy Knight troops successfully established a Crystal as well.
The Troops are now facing a Blue haired Ogre. With Glenda and Litus as double commanders facing a named Ogre should be easy.
Surprisingly the operation went smoothly and the Ogre didn't even interrupt their procedure.
The Ogre just silently watches them as they set up the barrier.
But after their operation has been completed.
The Ogre ambles closing the distance to the knights.
Glenda clicks her tongue and said
"Knights prepare."
With one statement from Glenda
The Knights stand firm holding unto their armaments.
As the Ogre approach them and said coldly.
"If I were you I should just sit down if you don't want any harm."
Hearing so Glenda made a haughty conjecture.
She doesn't know the enemies True Capabilities nevertheless she proceeds to estimate the Ogre blindly.
"Attention! Single Target. Danger rating A+! Five members dispose of it"
Souei is a Great Disaster Class meaning an extraordinary in among the Disaster Class monsters. (S+).
The Knights pointed their armaments towards Souei but Litus noticed something.
"W-why are the surroundings dark?"
She asked.
Finally noticing Souei spoke
"Shadow Expansion"
✽
Shion was approaching a small group of the knights
The knight felt too that there was a group of monsters approaching them.
But according to their observation, the number is one.
"Beware those guys are the real deal"
"Captain, that woman is an Ogre right?"
"No I know it's hard to swallow but that woman is a Kijin, and it's giving me an unusual air me."
Still, the knights are confident since their group too has successfully erected their crystal barrier.
Grigori, a muscular heavy weighted man the captain of the troops Shion was approaching to.
While Shion was walking silently approaching them Grigori immediately swings his halberd.
"Take this! you hindrance! High King Spirit beheading!"
With his enormous weapon slashing it producing massive shockwaves which even made some of the knights fall.
However...
"Kuargh!"
That sound did not come from Shion but it came from Grigori.
"Quiet, I am angry right now"
Shion surprisingly was ferocious without even the battle starts.
"Oi, that was Sir Grigori's anti-monster instakill attack" The knights uttered
The truth is, the reason why Shion was on this battlefield is this is built for those who made no significant work during Walpurgis. Basically, Rimuru gave them this job because they did not make any significance in the last battle. Of course, as they battle— Zegion and Apito are 'Entertaining' Veldora but as for the currently available retainers. Diablo was a special case since the Conquering of Falmus was already in the hands of Diablo's minions, Rimuru handed Diablo the privilege to battle Arnauld. But Shion was different— She was disappointed, When the Death Dragon cast the spatial transfer mist to the battlefield Shion got lost and made no significance.
Of course, Rimuru didn't blame Shion— after all Shion is Shion. But Diablo got ahead of Shion which made her even more infuriated.
Shion thrust her giant sword (Odachi) to the soil
Then clumped her two fists indicating that she will be fighting with her fists.
"No need to hide... these humans are small fries."
Shion uttered and in an instant, a group of Goblins appeared in the shadows.
"Miss Shion was unfair-ssu, I was planning on hiding on your shadow until you wipe them out-ssu"
Gobta was a little cowardice just usual, just a little.
But now he got no choice but to fight.
An old geezer wearing white (Hakurou) appeared as well.
But Hakurou will not fight.
According to Rimuru— Hakurou must be only a supervisor.
Which Hakurou immediately agreed.
In fact, he is eager to see his pupils' progression.
✽
Ranga was hovering over the battlefield from above.
With his new capabilities as a True Demon lord. His body was unusual it was incredibly light.
Like a feather, before he knew it the sensation of his body was already above the sky.
This skill could only be acquired by the highest class of Magical beasts.
But these are only trifling matters to Ranga all he wants is to be useful to his lord from this battle.
He too did not participate in any significant event on the last battlefield.
Sure he was there to intercept the Angels but in reality.
Veldora wiped them clean without Ranga and the others participating.
Therefore Ranga was unable to test his new abilities as a True Demon Lord.
With wild haywire lightning rampaging from all over Ranga's body, And a golden horn that produces crystallized energy, pure energy it launches of continuously.
Jet black fur is akin to darkness itself.
He soared in the sky, looking to be a majestic beast with a divine radiance.
The holy Knight commander Fritz and his troops steadily made progress.
Firmly taking precautions but the main concern is the magical beast wavering above them.
Though he doesn't think the situation is that bad.
According to their Lady, the mission will be retrieving The Conqueror of Flames.
A Legendary Strongest Hero (Champion) Years ago.
Surely reclaiming her will be beneficial for the humans.
Hinata's orders to Fritz were a divine ordeal.
Retrieving Shizue Izawa is a must.
And for that to happen all troops shall cast several layers of {Holy Field} to weaken the monsters and hopefully Hinata to defeat The Ruler of the monsters.
Emphasizing Hinata's orders first the setting of barriers smoothly operated.
With the now invoked barrier placed on their area a monster approaching them should be at disadvantage.
Still with that, Fritz never let his guard for even a second.
The casualties of the Western Countries getting one-sided massacred was still fresh on their memories.
Fritz can't help but admit how strong the Kingdom of Monster really was.
During the thought, Fritz's hope of winning has been shattered.
Suddenly a Holy Knight has been thrown away without even detecting an enemy.
The enemy's attacks were too fast for them to even follow.
Staying loyal to Hinata's maneuverings Fritz remains on his composure and thoroughly scrutinizes the surroundings.
"Knights gather!"
With one word from Fritz, the Knights went on the defensive.
Finally realizing what's happening Fritz and his troops assume an even tighter defense.
"The Majestic Beast roaming above us disappeared."
He muttered.
The Magical beast they are locating suddenly formulated from the Shadows.
"I am Ranga, Great Demon Lord Rimuru's Fangs"
As Brief as the introduction was, Ranga was taking on an entire troop of top 30 knights all by himself.
✽
With now 4 crystals activated...
A giant barrier is transmitted from the quadrilateral sides. The whole Arena has been ejected with Holy magic which eventually purifies the magicules in the air.
Facing four Holy knights the Ruler faces them by himself.
With a confident face, Crossed arms wearing his Demon lord outfit confronting
「Blue Sky Saare」
「Garde Of Fire」
「Bacchus Of Earth」
And... 「The Witch of The Western Saint's Church Hinata Sakaguchi」
Rimuru was floating above Hinata and his guards but finally decided to descend.
"Hinata, Can you just listen to me before we fight?"
Suggesting Hinata finally opened her eyes
"Fine, I guess I'll give you my ear before I exterminate you by my hands"
"That's good enough, Listen... do you know who my enemy right now is?"
"It was Kagurazaka Yuuki"
Hearing his name on Rimuru's mouth Hinata's cold light began conferring vague expressions.
"Surely you know an unusual air coming from him right?"
Rimuru continued, But Hinata's pursuit of defeating Rimuru was already in motion.
Even though sudden statements from Rimuru made some cracks to Hinata's cool she did not show it to her face especially in front of her aids.
"It was True Yuuki was tad unusual, when it comes to the natural talent he is far superior compared to me... I don't know whether Shizu-sensei noticed it but Yuuki is a born Genius. Even trying absolutely the hardest to hide it, there are times I could pinpoint his real talent"
Hinata explains
But immediately countered Rimuru's argument.
"But your beef with Yuuki has nothing to do with me"
She coldly countered
"You are getting violent now? Well that's fine I'm just gonna beat the crap out of you to make you listen"
"Hoh, The last time we encountered it's an absolute win for me"
"Let's just say I held back"
"I don't have any time with your childish excuses, If you would just hand Shizu-sensei peacefully then we would back off right here and right now without casualties"
"Shizu-san is the chosen Queen of this Kingdom there's no way Tempest would hand over her... Well I'm not gonna talk anymore I'm just gonna let my blade do the talking"
Rimuru looks intensely over the four and adjusts his abilities to a suitable range.
"Bacchus"
As If understanding what Hinata meant.
He quickly appeared in front of Rimuru, thus decimating Rimuru with his Mace.
He was positive Rimuru got hit with that attack.
With Brute strength alone Bacchus was positive he is the strongest if not equal with Grigori.
The Smash he landed on Rimuru produces a thick amount of murk.
"I'm positive Lady Hinata, I successfully decimated him"
But Hinata just closes her eyes, hence unsheathing her blade to confront Rimuru by herself.
The murk gradually fades, and Bacchus's eyes widened, shocked after seeing Rimuru standing on the edge of his Maze. Unfazed and bold, Rimuru waited for Hinata to approach him.