Staring at a row of goblins in front of him, Ieyasu raised his battle ax, before screaming.

" To attack. "

Immediately the boy and a dozen men ran towards the six goblins. Letting them come to them, the green creatures positioned their steel shields in front of them and felt the human weapons smash against them. Using swords, spears and axes, their opponents attempted to destroy the goblins' defense, while wanting to take advantage of their excess numbers.

Moving his shield to stop a man's sword, a goblin then used it to strike him. Buut was the leader of the goblin band. Being responsible, from the start, for the training of humans, he had become one of the two commanders of the latter when Cocytus was absent.

His level being 27, Buut was powerful enough to prevent one of the humans from touching him with bewildering ease. Yet, knowing full well that he was the most powerful, someone ran towards him. Having run last, Ieyasu had let his companions clump against the goblin shields. Running towards them, the boy then put his foot on the back of one of his companions and used it as a springboard.

Jumping over the goblins Ieyasu managed to land behind them and aimed his ax at Buut's back. Dropping his shield, the goblin grabbed his sword and used it to block the boy's weapon. Equalizing, the two opponents quickly increased their number of strikes, creating many sparks.

Taking advantage of his brute strength, Buut suddenly lifted his foot and hit the handle of Ieyasu's weapon and managed to make it fly through the air.

" What … ? " The boy wondered.

" It's finish. " Buut asserted, pointing his sword at his throat.

However, managing to tilt his upper body back, Ieyasu managed to avoid having his throat slit. Then, rotating his hips, Ieyasu attempted to punch Buut in the face. Still, using his arm to block the man's foot, the goblin stopped him. Then, grabbing his leg, the goblin spun around before letting go of Ieyasu, who flew away, before crashing face down on the ground.

Not having finished, Buut ran towards him. However, the instant he tried to punch the boy, he was surprised to see the boy's ax suddenly fall next to Ieyasu. Noticing this, the boy rushed to pick it up and used it to block the goblin's sword, and then push it back.

Letting them continue their fight, Sayo wields two arrows to her bow and aimed at a flying creature. Having fun teasing and mocking Sayo, Maricana was a level 34 vampire who adored to ridicule her opponents. Currently, she was flying above the five archers, while dodging the projectiles that were supposed to pierce her.

" You are bad. " She laughed. " I'm sure you won't even be able to touch an elephant in a hallway. "

Initially, this kind of remarks had enormously pissed off Sayo. However, this time managing to remain calm, she aimed correctly at the vampire, before sending her arrows towards her.

Seeing them flying towards her, Maricana flapped her wings to gain altitude, which allowed her to dodge the projectiles. Then, letting herself fall, she then walked towards Sayo. Seeing this, the girl began to run backwards, brandishing two new arrows.

Waiting until the last second, she finally let the arrows shoot at the vampire.

The latter, too close to avoid them, was hit by the attacks. Unfortunately, having created a magical protection around her, Maricana didn't feel the arrows hurt her at all and ended up finding herself in front of Sayo.

Slapping the girl's arm, she forced her to let go of her bow, disarming her in an instant. Trying to back away, Sayo felt the vampire's arms encircle her, preventing her from fleeing.

" It is snack time. " She asserted, with a sadistic smile.

Parting her mouth, she showed Sayo her sharp canines, which she pointed to her neck. Gritting her teeth, Sayo was about to feel excruciating pain. Yet instead of being bitten, Sayo felt Maricana lick her neck.

" Idiot ! I am forbidden to kill you. "

Letting Sayo go, the vampire looked at the other archers, and cried out.

" During a battle, it is rare for an archer to be able to shoot at a stationary target ! You absolutely have to get used to shooting at a moving target! Otherwise, just like me, your opponent will be able to get close to you and then force you into melee combat, where you will have a disadvantage. "

" Aye, Maricana-san. " Cried the other five archers.

Seeming to be frustrated at first, Sayo eventually felt the vampire's arm wrap around her shoulders. Lifting her face, she saw the undead wink at her.

" Sayo-chan! You, I congratulate you! Your aim improved a lot and you were able to hit me! If I had been a normal human, I would be dead. "

" It's not good. " Sayo retorted, looking at her bow. " I need to find a way to increase my shooting power ! What good would it be for me to know properly aimed if I am unable to do any damage to my opponent? "

" If you want to become stronger, I can turn you into a vampire. "

" Don't approach me. "

Suddenly someone started clapping her hands.

" Woof ! Everyone, it's the end of training. "

Stopping the fight, humans and creatures turned to Pestonya who had arrived with a cart containing food, as well as a pitcher, which contained a greenish liquid where many leaves could be seen crammed into the bottom.

" Awesome ! Pestonya-san's good food. "

" There is nothing better after a hard workout. "

" Pestonya-san, you are the best wife a man can have. "

Standing in line immediately, each of the warriors was entitled to a portion of food, as well as a glass of the strange beverage. Drinking it first, the fighters quickly felt their energy return as their wounds disappeared.

" Awesome ! This healing potion is really great. "

" No matter how painful the workout is, as soon as I take a sip of this potion, I feel fit enough to do another workout. "

" And with this great meal, my stomach says thank you. "

Having watched the entire practice silently, Zaxa was cradling her baby in her arms. So, in the stands, she seemed to spend her time observing the behavior of people who spent their days training. And quickly, she had noticed the absence of any racial insult.

Humans lived with goblins and a vampire. Yet they had no fear of them. The best example was Ieyasu. Seeing Buut grab a large bowl of stew, the boy began to pat the goblin's rounded stomach, while smiling mischievously.

" Buut, you should be careful! If you keep eating like this, you'll get fat like a pig. "

" You're kidding me ? My body is only made up of muscles! I bet I have twice as much as you. "

" No chance. " Ieyasu retorted, tapping the muscles in his arm. " Look at this, they are big and hard as concrete. "

" No matter, I'll beat you with an arm wrestling whenever I want. "

" I challenge you, in this case. "

And as the duo talked and bickered, Zaxa saw the rest of the humans chatting calmly with the goblins. They weren't afraid of them.

They regarded Pestonya as a caring person, while the goblins and Maricana had become their companions. As for Cocytus, even though he was not there now, Zaxa knew perfectly well how much the people in his group respected him, like a mentor.

On top of that, for many of them, their lives had been much better since they had arrived in Nazarick. Despite hard training, they had the right to food, shelter, companions and, thanks to Galadriel, a new reason for living.

" Yes ! None of them are afraid of the creatures that live here! In fact, I'm afraid these people will instead hate the humans who live outside of Nazarick. "

At that moment, an icy wind was felt throughout the arena. Freezing, all the combatants let go of what they had in their hands, before carrying out a military salute.

" Cocytus-sensei ! "

Seeing the huge ice creature coming towards them, the warriors stood still, waiting for him to speak. Stopping in front of them, the guardian opened a dimensional door and plunged his arm into it. Then, a moment later, he took out his enormous halberd. Then striking the ground, with the handle of his weapon, Cocytus managed to shake the whole arena, showing his power without having to make another move.

So was one of the reasons he was respected by his new subordinates. Cocytus was a powerful being, coupled with an excellent combat teacher, both severe and fair. Since they trained under his command, all members of Nazarick's human army had felt their power increased tenfold.

" All. Of. You, Your. First. Mission. For. The. Glory. Of. Nazarick. Will. Take. Place. Today. "

" What ? " The whole small group wondered.

" Ladies and gentlemen ! Here is your order. " Cried a young waitress.

Sitting at a table in the inn where she worked, the young woman saw the team of mercenaries who were becoming more and more known in the city: Darkness. Happy to be able to serve the quartet, the maid placed their orders on their table.

" Water for Narberal-san ! Pudding for CZ-chan ! Rizor soup for Gazef-san ! And… "

Grabbing a large tray, she placed it in front of Galadriel, and presented her with the various plates that were on it.

" Our menu of the day, in five copies, for Galadriel-san! Enjoy your meal. "

In response, she heard Narberal growl, saw a sparkling look on CZ's face, saw Gazef making theatrical signs with his arms to thank her, and heard a 'thank you' from Galadriel, who hastened to begin to eat.

Since the quartet used to come here to eat, the waitress was used to this kind of scene and ended up leaving.

She was curious to want to hear the adventures of the capital's new heroes. However, knowing how much Galadriel hated to be disturbed while she eat she preferred to wait until she had finished eating before returning to hope to ask him a few questions.

Seeing her leave Narberal began to growl.

" I really hate this place. "

" Why always make the head ? " Actor Pandora questioned, starting to stir his soup. " And then, you could have ordered something other than a simple glass of water, as always. "

" I don't eat food made by humans. " Narberal retorted.

Simply shrugging, Actor Pandora stared at his Rizor soup, and seemed amazed to see it change color as he mixed it.

" I love this soup! She is like me ! It changes its appearance, again and again. "

" Tsss. " Just say Narberal.

Hearing them, Galadriel couldn't help but put on a teasing smile. Then, finally, she stared at CZ who seemed to enjoy eating her pudding.

" CZ ... can you come on my knees, please ? "

Surprised, Narberal and CZ turned to their Empress. Then, finally, CZ asked.

" I can ..., my lady ? "

" Of course. "

Immediately, CZ left her seat and immediately settled into Galadriel's lap. Then she felt Galadriel stroke her hair, and the Empress thought she heard her purring.

" Are you well installed, CZ ? "

" Absolutely, my lady. "

" If I made you come, it was to help me eat everything! This time around I may have ordered too much food. "

Taking her fork, she pricked it in a piece of meat which she presented in front of CZ.

" Say '' AHHHHH ''. "

" AHHHHHH. " CZ said immediately, opening her mouth.

Seeing her eat, Galadriel then glanced at Narberal's face and soon noticed the jealousy that could be seen in her eyes. The crowd wondered why her comrade had the privilege of being fed by Galadriel.

" A problem, Narberal ? Sorry, but I thought I heard that you don't like food cooked by humans! That's why I asked CZ to come and help me eat everything. "

Immediately, Narberal looked away from Galadriel, to hide her ashamed and jealous gaze, which made Galadriel smile. For his part, contenting himself with heaving a sigh, Actor Pandora seemed inwardly satisfied.

"Despite the disappearance of the other Supreme Beings, I am glad to see that Galadriel-sama is still able to smile. "

After a few minutes, Galadriel finished her entire tray and seeing this, the waitress came back to their table.

" Hope you enjoyed your meal. "

" Of course ! That's why we always come here. "

"Unfortunately, we couldn't find better! Nevertheless, as mercenaries who stay in this capital, we are forced to eat and pretend to sleep in this hostel, to make it look like we really live here between our missions! Otherwise, we will look suspicious. "

" Galadriel-san, thanks to your presence here, our hostel is becoming famous! It is an honor to receive a visit from the mercenary group, Darkness! Say, what did you do as a last mission? Do you again save a village? Or have you fought one of his hideous creatures that lurks around the capital ? "

" You seem very curious. " Galadriel remarked, putting on a teasing smile again. " Wouldn't you be a person paid to spy on me ? "

" No, I'm just a Darkness fan. "

" Oh ? And if I may, who is your favorite member of our team ? "

" Narberal-san. " Affirmed the waitress, blushing while watching the pleiad. " She is so beautiful and cool. "

" Grrr. " Said the pleaide, looking nastily at the waitress. " Go die in a gutter, monkey. "

Blushing at the sound of her insulting her, the waitress said.

" So mean! I'm so happy to be insulted by someone like you. "

For once, even Narberal could not hide her surprise.

" What a stupid woman. " Growled the pleiad, as the quartet left the inn.

" Why growl? " Asked Actor Pandora. " You have a fan-girl! It's verrrrrrrryyyyy cute. "

" Shut up ! "

Just smiling, Galadriel decided to tease her more, and put on a serious and stern expression.

" Narberal… I'm outraged that you're trying to be more popular than me. "

" What … ? " Wondered the pleiad. " My lady, this is not my attention at all ! These are the stupid humans who don't understand that… "

" That's enough, Narberal! Your gesture deserves a punishment. "

And before Narberal could react, Galadriel parted one of her locks of hair before blowing her ear. Sensing the draft, the pleiad couldn't help but blush and moan.

" Little idiot. " Said Galadriel, smiling.

Then, grabbing Narberal's hand, Galadriel asserted.

" Your second punishment will be to walk around holding my hand. "

" My ... My lady ! " Narberal stammered, blushing more.

Seeing the pleiad turn red, Actor Pandora preferred to come to her aid, before the emotional shock finally knocked him unconscious.

" My lady, I have a question. "

" Yes ? What's up ? "

" I wanted to know, why did you keep your names instead of changing them, like in the old world ? "

" This is now useless! If, in the old world, I had hidden my name, it was to avoid being recognized by other players who could potentially declare war on us! Here, it does not seem to me to be the case! In addition, it will be much easier for the Empress of Nazarick to seize the capital afterwards, if the name of Galadriel already resonates like that of a heroine! And then I…"

Suddenly silent, Galadriel stopped, spotting a square where huge wooden crosses stood. And crucify on the crosses, the Empress could see there the corpses of several people who seemed to have been tortured and who died after hours of excruciating suffering.

These kinds of scenes, Galadriel had been used to seeing often since his arrival in the capital. Wanting to set an example, the government had put in place this kind of practice, in order to reduce the number of rebellions on the part of city dwellers.

Seeing the corpses, Galadriel felt nothing. The sight of the wounds and the blood didn't disgust her and she knew that she could stay like that, all day long, staring at the corpses without feeling the slightest pity for them.

Yet, deep inside, she knew perfectly well that she had to react.

" When I see this kind of scene, I feel a certain melancholy! And you, how do you feel when you see this ? "

" Nothing at all. " Narberal asserted. " This is the situation that all humans should find themselves in! He doesn't deserve a sweeter death than this. "

" For my part, I'm rather curious. " Actor Pandora asserted.

" Curious ? "

" Yes ! Even asking myself this question several times, I still can't understand why humans love killing each other so much! And afterwards, they dare to say that demons like us are the bad guys! It's quite ironic. "

Keeping silence, CZ finally said.

" Me, I only see selfishness in this massacre. "

" Of selfishness ? "

" Yes ! The man responsible for their execution killed them to retain his power! He's a selfish man! And since the rest of the civilians let him do it, they are stupid. "

" I find you very emotional for someone who does not hesitate to kill humans. "

" I have never felt the slightest sadness or pleasure when I kill someone! If I kill a person, it's because someone gave me the order! That's all. "

Nodding, Galadriel asserted.

" That is true. "

"It's just like in my old world! In my high school, people like me were used as an outlet for students who were popular and anyone who dared to rebel, was bullied throughout their school term ! This world is no different from mine and it will remain so until there is a better 'principal' to enforce the laws. "

Being sulking, Rubedo wanted to know.

" Why am I forced to continue patrolling this town? I am a sergeant! It's up to those idiot soldiers to do this job. "

" If you did not have to do that, you would stay in your room, doing nothing. " Yuri remarked.

Turning around to see her alone, Rubedo wanted to know.

" Where is Sebas ? "

" He returned to Nazarick to make a full report of Ogre's death. "

" It is not fair. "

Suddenly the duo saw three men running towards them.

" Hum ? " Rubedo wondered, noticing that these men were dressed in rags, showing their poverty. " What do they want ? "

" Maybe you fight. " Yuri remarked.

Finding the perfect arrival of the men, Rubedo got into a fighting position. Being in a bad mood, she had not given the opportunity to slaughter a few people. However, she soon noticed that these men were not running towards her to fight her. No. They were running from something.

" Help ! "

" help ! Pity! "

Suddenly, two mens were caught by a huge jaw. Being in the middle of the street, a huge white dog tore their bodies apart. Continuing to run, the last man was about to go down a narrow alley to escape his attacker. Unfortunately for him, the bullet from a revolver hit the back of his skull, killing him in an instant.

Seeing this massacre, several passers-by began to crowd away from the monster or entered the neighborhood shops to take shelter. For their part, Rubedo and Yuri stood still, trying to figure out what this strange monster was. Then a voice cried out.

" This is your punishment for daring to fight justice. "

Standing near the corpse of the man who had been shot in the head, a female soldier gave a psychotic smile, while seeming appreciated to see him dead.

" Justice has triumphed again. "

" This girl ? " Yuri wondered, recognizing her face. " She was the one accompanying Ogre. "

" Really ?" Said Rubedo, not seeing who this girl was at all. " For me, a human is a human. "

Turning around, the newcomer stared at the duo. Then suddenly, she put on a cheerful smile before shouting.

" Oh ? You are also protectors of justice, aren't you ? "

" Protector of justice ? "

Suddenly giving a military salute, the soldier cried out.

" Hello ! I am Seryu Ubiquitous! Soldier of the Imperial Guard. "

Suddenly, finishing his meal, the huge white dog shrank to take on the appearance of a small little stuffed animal, which rushed towards Seryu, before imitating her.

" And it's Koro! My teammate. "

"Justice ? " Rubedo wondered. " His face from earlier was even more demonic than onee-san's. "

Suddenly, Rubedo felt Seryu take both of her hands, before shaking them.

" You're Robedu, aren't you? Nice to see you again. "

Hearing her distort her name, the succubus had a hard time not killing her immediately by crushing her head. Nonetheless, managing to contain her anger, she simply mumbled.

" My name is Rubedo. "

" Oh ? Sorry! Sorry! It is true that I never found the time to talk to you before and find out if you fit in well in the army! I learned that you have already become a sergeant! Congratulations, it shows how much you respect justice. "

"How many more times will she say '' justice '' ? "

Seeing Ruedo having great difficulty in being able to continue to control himself, Yuri decided to intervene.

" Seryu-san… if I may, why did you kill these people ? "

" Hum? It is because these men were demons. " Seryu asserted, with conviction.

" Demons ? "

" Yes ! While patrolling the city, I saw them break into a bakery and steal bread! So I decided to punish them for having dared to profane the justice of this city. "

And while Rubedo had remained insensitive to his words, Yuri couldn't help but frown slightly, hearing the girl's explanation.

" Did he kill the baker and the customers of his shop ? "

" Not at all. " Seryu asserted. " They weren't even armed ! They stole the bread and they were running away when I arrived. "

'' So… you killed them, just because they had stolen bread ? "

" Just ? " Seryu repeated.

Showing a harder look, she cried out.

" Righteousness does not allow anyone to sin. And if a person decides to rebel against the laws of this land, they deserve to die! This is the justice of Ogre-sama. "

" Ogre-sama ? "

Thinking back to the ogre, Seryu couldn't help but lower her gaze, unwilling to show anyone the sadness in her gaze. Then, finally she affirmed.

" As a sergeant, it's up to you to set an example by executing all those who dare to endanger the peace in the capital. "

With these words, she left, followed by Koro. Watching her go, Rubedo asserted.

" It's the first time that I wouldn't feel insulted if someone declares that this girl is more evil than me. "

" Instead of Ogre, it would have been better if this person was killed. " Yuri remarked. " Rubedo-san, I hope you don't get swayed by this girl. "

'' Do you really think I'm going to be this freak's friend ? "

Level power :

Esdeath : 51

Bulat : 38

Akame : 35

Leone : 35

Tatsumi : 27 ( + 1 )

Ieyatsu: 25

Sayo : 24