Sudden Extra Seven

by akai345

"It's been two years," he thought. Despite everyone's claims before he and his entire class were summoned to Tortus, he did have a childhood friend as every else did. Her name was Hime Nonaka the girl sitting across from him in his second home to him and the rest of his class. So why did she finally call him over despite two years of...(Full summary inside. HajimeXHarem)

7. Ch 7 Second of the Five Rings

Sudden Extra Seven

Ch 6: Second of the Five Rings Onwards to Romca

Disclaimer: I don't own Arifureta or Tales of Wedding Rings characters or their respective universes.

This chapter will contain Nudity(Maybe), Blood, Gore, Violence, Brief Character introductions, dialogue-heavy, World Building(Maybe), Drama(Maybe), Romance(Maybe), and a long chapter

Normal Talking "..."

Internal Monologue (...)

Telepathy/Cellphone [...]

Spell Chanting/Casting {...}

Mental spellcasting/Skills {...}

Now onwards with the chapter

World Arnulus(Hime/changed from Terra), The Kingdom of Nokanatika, Royal Palace throne room, July 22nd, 11 am R.H.E 1256 multi pov

The city may have been saved but it has certainly seen better days than today. The "battle" had ended in their favor by 3 am before rescue efforts and damage reports. Have taken most of the day with Hajime and Yuka taking part in searching for survivors under the rubble. Or in the more ruins area of the capital from the brief fierce fighting that took place. The Royal Palace wasn't exempt from such a thing either. As the west and north side were heavily damaged as well before Hajime, Yuka, and Alabaster arrived to help.

As for Hime, she was doing the best she could during the fight to calm the people around her. Doing it well though out the battle even helping by providing first aid. Yet when the fight came to a close alongside Alabaster with Marse as well. Stopped by the royal palace to check up on her they also began helping around the place moving debris or saving those under the rubble. Well, those who weren't too far gone at least.

But that didn't last long before they were called into an emergency meeting with Hajime and Yuka also being called in. And when they began to receive reports of what was happening and how many people they currently lost. But the numbers would be finalized in three days since they haven't counted the dead yet. It wasn't good and despair for those around, save for Hajime and Yuka who still felt bad. But didn't care much for the place, kingdom, or world they'd just arrived in. They weren't Kouki and to an extent Kousuke, but that was a stretch, to say the least.

Yet everyone could see the writing on the wall without needing to be said. Despite this Hajime spoke up after everything was said and done

Hajime "This is the most unfortunate news, despite earlier endeavors in winning this city back. In the grand scheme of things, it matters little of the outcome of this battle to our enemy's invasion of my Kingdom. No doubt our defenders outside here are putting up a fight. But they aren't our entire army as I understand those were sent to join the frontline yes?"

General Milan "That is the case, your majesty," he said in slight anger at himself yet respectfully while his hands formed into fists like the rest of the generals here.

General Yeager "The 3rd cavalry, 57th infantry division, Royal city guards battalion, and 8th infantry division were left within Nokanatika to defend it. While the rest of our 12 armed forces were sent out to join the frontline where the last General Bedivere was. The rest of us four generals before you here returned to come to join the ceremony as the frontline had been quiet for four months now. Guess we know the true reason why," he adds on in a more calm yet slighlty angered tone at himself

Duke York von Alzion "Our private battalions stationed within each of our lands no doubt are fighting alongside them. You could say adding an extra 7 divisions together amongst the Royal forces. But even then I doubt that would change things since we're blindsided by this invasion. Doubt if we regrouped and head out to join them at fast speeds. We don't have the numbers for such a counterattack, no doubt we must have lost ground to the Abyss King's forces. Doubt some of the frontlines could come in haste to our aid. If they already received news of what's happening here, the same with the Empire being able to do anything. For our Kingdom, if they came to our aid since they have the numbers to do so. Even when they're the bulk fighting on the frontlines but well, that'll mean just adding an extra frontline for our neighbors." he also adds his thoughts and extra information to those within the throne room.

Obviously not the same full numbers as it was yesterday night as most of the nobles had left back towards their estates. No doubt lost or missing at this point with only the 4 dukes, 8 earls, and 12 marquis being here. Amongst the guards, Royal Captian's guard and generals in the room. As well as looking over the map of the Kingdom and the world map(As they know it). Having various new marks to it always updating in what's been lost or in a battle.

Hajime "I guess it would be pointless or hopeful to assume that even if I left the city their supposed assassination target. They would just stop and divert all their efforts to kill or capture me yes?" he simply asks in a knowing matter

Prince Marse "...It would be safe to assume as much. Though we've sent word via our fastest carrier bird, our forces won't make it in time before this land is raised to the ground from the current fighting," he adds a bit honestly yet sadly looking over the map and adding his thoughts on the matter

Alabaster "I much I would like to be optimistic and say the Prince is wrong. I can't, knowing us having you here means little to the invasion force of unknown numbers. All we could be grateful for is not seeing smoke pillars on the horizon. Meaning there aren't any of the Abyss King's forces nearby the capital or surrounding villages. That being said if the Kingdom does fall, it will be more loss than having a direct easy route to Romca." he simply says respectfully yet sadden at what's happening to his home

Hajime "The last wind folk's bastion or rather a city despite them calling it a country. Does this capital have a route towards Romca?"

General Guardo "It does though it'll take a few days of getting there via carriage if you'd left now your majesty. Though since they don't directly have a paved or dirt road leading to their city beacuse of the Wind Barrier and that's in the middle of the forest. The last portion will have to be on foot to even get to them" he says as traces the route from the capital to Romca that's within the large forest nearby. In doing so passing a major village and minors ones

Hajime "Okay, now then it's clear to everyone now about the writing on the wall. This kingdom is doomed to fall if we'd tried to save all our territories, I doubt we would save anything much besides a few territories to our enemy. I'm sure that if I joined you along with Alabaster, we can regain this kingdom back into our hands again. However, that's something that neither I nor Alabaster likely has the time for in solely focusing on regaining our territory back. Since during such a time, our enemy's strength grows and will easily overshadow my own," he says seriously having gotten up from his throne and walking down to the map of his Kingdom with the world map beside it. while laughing a bit at the thought this world's enemy could overshadow him as he continued on to get placed flag markers at certain locations near the capital itself.

Hajime "Now that doesn't mean that we're just going to my kingdom and your territories if any at all remaining like this forever. Since I will come back and lead the operation in taking our land back. But we'll have to be realistic on what we could hold till I come back with alabaster and the other 4 ring princess in toe. So general and those of you in nobility with military experience. Tell these new defenses lines are something we could hold with hidden legions I have in hand that I'll show outside these walls." he says with confidence and authority with a grin on his face. After finally knowing which of the 72 pillar houses he going to let out along with its legions after hearing the answer of 72 pillars. When he asked who wished to come out with his or her legions to fight in this world for now. Later promising to bring all of them out when they finally meet the Abyss King for the final fight.

All of them saw with a bit of skepticism yet looked at the new defensive line, which could be considered a temporary borderline of the kingdom. As it included the great forest Romca was in, along with their capital in a diagonal line to the ocean where there was one of their major port towns. It was then one of the barons who knew his territory wasn't in the temporary defensive lines. Simliy asked as he once was a former knight having reached Major within the Kingdom's army before retiring from service.

Baron Francis Guzman "It seems feasible if the legions you have hidden are true and depending on how many legions there are. Since I would consider this too much land to hold if everyone's forces were here." he simply asked with a simple yet piercing gaze that had wisdom coming from age and war

Hajime "26," he stated without fear or hesitation having a smile on his face to everyone in the room

Causing massive shocks throughout the room munis Yuka since she was in the know of how even had such numbers in the first place. And knowing that wasn't the full number he had when it came to the 72 pillars with their legions with them. Considering right now he had all of hell's legions munis the seven princesses since they're with Myu at the moment. The man was hell itself among other things he had hidden within his treasure trove and Minature Garden.

General Milian "Turly you have such numbers waiting in the wing your majesty?" he asked in a bit of shocked yet serious tone as well as being a bit hopeful since they could do a bit more with those numbers added to their current force.

Hajime "I do, and I'll show you immediately if you all think it's possible to proceed with this plan,"

General Yeager "I'd say we could do more than just hold, likly able to do a full campaign in taking our country back."

Alabaster "Then I'm guessing your next course of action is to head towards Romca,"

Hajime "It's the closest one compared to the other three, and if it turns out a bust. We could move on to the next one, before coming back to it again."

Marse "Seems the meeting has come to a close. That being said, I'm guessing you're going to leave battle plans or operations to your people in trying to bring your nobles' private battalions over here yes?"

Hajime "Exactly since they've foughten the enemy longer than I have thus they should have more of an understanding of how they might work or operate. That being said before I go I will leave a few extra gifts for their survival and the protection of my capital. I assume this isn't a problem with any of you yes?"

All 4 generals/nobles "None at all your majesty," they all said with a bit of a bow yet a respectful tone

Hime "If that's our course of action then should we get a carriage ready before we depart?" she asks and finally spoke up after being quiet all this time just listing to Hajime and the others speaking. Deeming it now would be best to say something a bit useful since everything else was beyond her scope.

Alabaster "I guess we should since we don't know when the King of the Abyss forces will strike the capital again. I'm certain in some form or another, knows his attack to completely wipe out the Kingdom. And the one who threatens him the most failed, even if he was successful in other areas."

Yuka "I wouldn't bother in getting such a thing since I'm sure Hajime has us covered on that as well. Despising the drive over it may take a day or less to reach the great forest where Romca resides," she says and with full confidence with a bit of grin informs everyone in the room while looking over to Hajime

Hajime "You can take her words as fact on this one, after all, we're against the clock here with our enemy having a massive advantage over us as it is. Best not give the King of the Abyss more time with us wasting time on the road."

Alabaster "In that case then we can fully call this meeting adjourned, be sure to inform those under you of the situation at hand. As well our actions going forwards, I'm sure none of you will let your King or our Queen down on this endeavor,"

All 4 General/27 nobles "WE WON'T FAIL YOUR MAJESTIES!, HALL THE RING HERO!, GLORY TO OUR QUEEN!," they all shout in unison with respect and hope in their eyes feeling invigorated that their Kingdom isn't out of the fight yet, As they either saluted or bowed to them and Alabastor

Hajime "Very well, now then I must do as promised so that you all have the mean to succeed and hold our kingdom. You're welcome to watch if you so wish," he says back with authority and a grin giving them all a sense of relief that he hasn't yet despair or in distress. Either of those could affect their morale and those around him to doubt whether or not everything was going to be fine.

It didn't really come as a surprise to him or Yuka that everyone in the throne room. As well as those either curious about what was going on or why they were walking through the streets out to the eastern gate. Yet obviously greeted or praised their people or soldiers doing work or that were helping each other out. Thus after a good ten minutes of walking through the slightly ruined capital. That's just started to recuperate and be rebuilt with the first buildings being constructed are for the people first. Since the nobility that came with their servants and families or was already living here could stay at the royal castle for a while. Or take up temporary residence in allied or friend's estates still fine that didn't suffer damage during the attack.

Yet as they watched him go out in front of everyone separating from Yuta, Hime, and Alabaster a good dozen or so feet away from the crowd. Yet having a grin going to do a bit of dramatics for the spectacle and romance of it. Knowing fully well he could just instantly summon all of them out thus he began to fake chat yet let his mana explode masking as the Ring Heroes white. As slighlty strong winds started to appear and hit the crowd they watched a massive duel tone massive carved metallic gate of an angel on one side and a demon on the left yet swapping colors or crimson and white. Yet Yuka had a bit of a forced grin yet a bit exasperated at Hajime still doing these unnecessary antics all for the sole reason because of a Man's Romance. Yet it's one of the few quirky and cute things that Hajime has that she adores him about, something that Hajime's fiancees agree with and tease the living hell out of him.

Hajime {You who could be made for good or ill intentions, you who swore an oath to your king and ruler of your world, the time has come for you and your legions to answer his call. You who shall be the first in your new King's crusade against his enemy and for the first time be a defender to his people. I call upon thee great duke of hell and your 26 legions, appear before me now one of the 72 great houses of hell duke AIM!} he chanted out loud or rather said.

As his supposed white mana blended in a black aura. Almost as if they were battling out who would win yet he came out on top a fake white aura dominated the crimson. Or so how it looked to the crowd behind even convinced alabaster of how much mana Hajime supposedly expended. Something that not even he could ever reach no even in his prime. Only one could be left in a bit of awe and hope as the gate opened to reveal beyond the Gate was an enormous tree(Hajime's Miniature Garden).

Almost reminisces of the one in Romca with vivid blue skies, white clouds, and luscious grass. with various beautiful flowers with a crystal clear lake nearby, yet is such a heavenly yet beautiful site. Yet the spectacle hadn't yet finished as soon as the legions that were in the forefront, or rather various unknown walking or flying beasts that were coming out by the thousands moving or flying in formation(Hajime's Grim Reapers). Moving to the sides and forming rows upon rows for the next ones as they either roared or screeched out. All of them had a presence, and all of them felt powerful, yet only those sensitive to mana. Could feeling these beasts felt a bit off yet was more than meets the eye. As well felt malicious and corrupted but not fully despite being very powerful, it's probably why Hajime looked as if he was fighting. He was doing something so dangerous all for the sake of helping them out. Knowing it's likly the reason why he didn't explain to them what he was going to do or how dangerous it must have been.

Yet only Alabaster and slightly Hime knew exactly who these beasts and the name of Aim is much less hell was. As they looked towards Hajime's imposing back watching one of Hell's 72 legions and household come out. A Duke of Hell no less one the more powerful of the 72 demons of hell having various questions in their minds now. All of them were large or huge looking. And had a hunch that demons didn't look like a massive Lion(Grim Reaper Nemea), A Kangaroo(Grim Reaper Champion), A massive turtle( Grim Reaper Grim Turtle), Much less the mythical creature a freaking Griffion since they didn't exist on earth(Grim Reaper Griffion).

Alabaster/Hime (Hajime, just what the hell are you?) both thought in unison both and awe and a bit worried for him as they turned back to the legions of Hell.

It was just never ending at the almost that the entire population of the capital came to see what the hell was going on. And were struck in awe as they looked at the skies and the ground covered in majestic-looking huge beasts. Till finally after a good five minutes or so a humanoid figure was seen walking towards Hajime as the beasts made way for him. The young-looking man looked to be 165cm tall with fair white skin, shoulder-length green hair that covered his left eye, and green eyes. Yet they swore at times if you looked carefully, they changed to pitch black with crimson red iris before reverting back. But that just must have been the lighting or that they were in such awe and overwhelmed at this. That they must have they were hallucinating or had a fever dream of some kind.

In any case, the slighlty handsome yet cute young man in his late teens looked to have a slim yet bit macular body structure with odd-looking gloves that had wires in them. Yet his entire attire looked like a clean green suit and vest like a noble. Yet he commanded a terrifying presence just looking at him as he looked towards everyone with a bit amused grin yet turned to face Hajime. Before he took a knee with all the unknown tens of thousands of beasts, looking like they were doing the same.

Aim (Think of Lubbock from Akame ga kill)"One of the 72 pillars of hell and great noble duke houses, Aim and my 26 legions have answered your call for battle my King Nagumo Hajime. We await your orders," He spoke with an unexpected matureness yet power in his voice that they all could hear and feel in their souls somehow. Yet again Alabaster, Hime, and Yuka all had a few forced smiles at how uncanny. Aim looked to Lubbock an anime character from this one anime that Hajime and his family watched. Only to be a bit upset about how they didn't fully adopt the source material of the manga considering it was a decent manga.

Hajime "I see none of you weren't kidding about changing your appearances to your favorite character, husbands, or waifus from anime, manga, eroge, visual novel, or media of any kind. Including games just like your former seven princes now princess did huh?"

Aim "Why do you say as if you didn't have a hand along with your future wives in creating these bodies for us to use? Or are you just going to deny the fact you already know of my new appearance compared to my old one?" he speaks in a bit of a whisper and low voice so that no one else could hear their conversation at the moment. since he doesn't wish for others to hear him speak for a few minutes to his king the new Maou since King Solomon passed away.

Hajime "It's not like you can't just leave that body to your original self, since I know you and everyone else possession my Grim Reapers could easily do," he does the same knowing Aim just wants to speak to him. Not wanting anyone else listing to their conversation

Aim "Awe but's where the fun in that? Besides you know why we're possessing these bodies, it's kind of how we could escape hell and enjoy our vacation without doing what the uncrowned eighth king tried to do Saintess a few years back. Unless you wish us to revert back to our old ways, after all I'm sure none of my legions of myself mind having any of these women here as our birth mothers. Besides Lady Yuka of course,"

Hajime "No cause of that point I would have to punish you guys by killing you a bit here and in Hell. Let's avoid starting Armageddon so soon, shall we?"

Aim "That would be best yes since we wouldn't wish for the one above to send his angels so soon, I'd say if I didn't know any better and he wasn't what he was or rather is. That he may just be a bit frustrated with you and humanity for almost causing armageddon from your own evolution within the past few years now. With us being the first to blame for not keeping an eye on the uncrowned eighth king,"

Hajime "At this point, I'm just waiting till I see one of these angels or Kouki gets summoned to heaven for some unknown purpose or reason. I mean if you and every one of the earth pantheons, monsters, yokais, and deities exist, then why not angels and the almighty himself,"

Aim "I'm just glad that you don't worship him, my King,"

Hajime "That's because I didn't grow up or was taught his teaching or preaching of his words or the holy bible. Buddist or Shintoism through and through much like most of the Japanese people believe besides the odd few. Who believes in him and other pantheons or regions, though I guess we could add Liliana's religion to that list as well,"

Aim "On that note, I must say I could only be in awe and impressed much like the rest of hell. At your eighth fiancee lady Liliana for doing such a thing without causing bloodshed at all throughout all of humanity. All the while slapping in the face of every religion as she's slowly making humanity with ease. Follow and convert to her religion even though she denies it as such."

Hajime "True true, in any case, we've talked a bit too much away from everyone. Since I'm sure they're curious and wish to meet you, that being said not you and anyone within your legion. Will make deals for their souls unless they find out what you and everyone else are. And still do so despite the reasons or consequences it may bring.

Aim "I'll be sure to pass on to my men and women, in any case when the final battle does come against this King of the Abyss, I hope you call in to fight alongside my brothers and sisters in arms," he says in a bit amusement of the King of the Abyss calling himself as such, or rather slighlty insulted much like the rest of the demons were. Since heir was only one True King of the Abyss and that was Hajime's right-hand man Kousuke since his liege only cares about being called the monster of the abyss as one of his first titles.

At his words, Aim gets up and both have a bit knowing grin on their face as they begin to walk toward the crowd of spectators. Getting Aim introduced to his nobility and generals. As well as having him pick his thoughts and process on how to integrate his legions with their own. As well as strategies on how to take their King's land back from the foolish King of the Abyss. Who dared do such a thing and will suffer greatly for it if they had their say in the matter that will make death look like mercy

Kingdom of Nokanatika capital city, Eastern Gate Entrance, July 22nd, 5 pm R.H.E 1256 Multi pov

It wasn't long before it was time to leave the city. Despite only being a little over a day, a whole lot had changed for better or worse. It was up to the individuals to interpret it however they wished. Yet it matters not since the damage and those who perished will never change or bring them back. Yet despite all of this, they had hope in their Ring Hero or rather Hajime their new King. He was able to repel an assassination attempt, and an invasion of the capital and now he boughten 26 legions from many assumed his world. To come to aid them considering Duke Aim bowed to him and called him his King.

Yet as soon as he came he was about to leave in hope of completing his duty as Ring King and Hero of Legend to save their world. With his companions, being the warrior comrade he'd brought with him, The Emipire's second Prince, his Queen, and the great Sage. Such was the story being told or making the rounds of Why their King was leaving. Under the protection of remnant forces of Nokanatika and the 26 legions of various powerful beasts including the Griffions blocking and patrolling the skies. Never seen so many of them, experiencing another once-in-a-lifetime moment before their very eyes.

Yet as Yuka saw Hajime bring out Brise from one of his treasure troves, A custom metallic black with a crimson outline Humvy but wasn't even if it had the appearance of one. She spoke up knowing they were more than a dozen feet away from Hime and everyone else including the crowd besides Aim. Standing by their sides as mean being their guard and wishing to say his farewells to them for now. That he already did just a moment before Yuka spoke up

Yuka "Not going to use Fenrir?"

Hajime "No not really even if we could be on top of our destination in an hour or less. I'd rather not make much more of a spectacle nor wish to be asked to make more of them. Besides, while we're looking at the sights we can take care of any of the Abyss Monsters on the road. As well increase your level and strength along the way, perhaps learn extra skills. considering you did gain a few in defending the capital, as well by extension. Making these people fight less of them including Aim legions,"

Yuka "I guess when you put it like that then it makes sense as to why you don't wish to use Fenrir, the same could go for Avenst as well,"

Hajime "While I want nothing more than anything to get this over with as fast and efficiently as possible. There are a few things I must begrudgingly compromise on unless it's absolutely necessary."

Aim "It seems they finished saying their goodbyes and heading over her Lady Yuka and Maou Hajime. Before you depart you will encounter a few enemy groups from one of my men in the skies reported. Upon your route to the first village, you'll likly be at in 30 minutes,"

Hajime "Understood and good work, you can desperate to take up your post as one of the commanders. It goes without saying but you'll likly have some company in various nobles or normal people. Of either asking about me or offering themselves as marriage partners or their daughters. It'll up to your description if you entertain the second idea, but make sure you don't say too much about me. Or what you guys really are beside Alabaster and my Queen, since they likly know what you and your 26 legions are. So you don't need to put a facade around them,"

Aim "Understood,"

As he took a bow Alabaster and the others arrived at their place looking over the Hmvy. Or what Marse thought was an impressive metal carriage though thought the color could've been different. Seeing such Aim excused himself but not before giving a knowing grin to Alabaster and Hime as his eyes changed to his original color. Causing Hime to slighlty shiver and hide behind Alabaster, while Alabaster himself put on a brave front yet was ready to attack if needed. Earning more of an amused grin from Aim as he walked away to the crowd where the other commanders were at.

Alabaster "While I have any questions for you Hajime, I guess I can understand when you said earlier you had our transportation covered. Must say didn't know you had one of these humvees with you,"

Hajime "It may look like one but isn't considering it custom-made and original,"

Marse "I'm guessing this is a metal carriage from the world you all were a part of?"

Hime "I guess that's the only thing you can compare it to. But the difference is vast, likly more so with this one is what Hajime says is true,"

Marse "Is that so, well guess looking forward to it then,"

Hajime "We can continue this chatter on the road. Though do be aware of what Aim said to me earlier, is that on our route there will be Abyss Monsters. So be prepared to fight if Brize can't take care of them with ease. Or in a huge hoard of them, other than that we'll likly stop in one of the closer villages to rest. Or it's under attack then we'll make sure it's secure before resting there,"

Alabaster "Good to know we have such information ahead of time. Well then shall we?" he says with a bit of a smile as he opens one of the back doors to it.

From there Both Marse and Hime walk toward it and inside to seat with Alabaster going in last. Hajime took the diver seat with Yuka took the passenger/co-piolet seat. As well as looking over the various buttons/weapons system she knows this thing has available. Having ridden in it a few times already pretty familiar with it. Much like Hajime's family and everyone else was. Sure enough without so much of a sound, discomfort, or kick of dirt, Brize took off at high speeds with people inside not feeling a difference.

With the only way they know was by looking out the windows to see everything pass them by. Marse has a smile and slight awe feeling a bit amazed at this carriage. No Brize as Hajime called wondered if he asked if he might get one for himself to drive awakening something within him. His hands itched to grasp the steering wheel of it. Wanting to take a spin for himself making his worries or earlier feelings or doubts vanish away as the eastern wall and capital. Very quickly was becoming ever so slowly a dot in their sight and rearview mirror.

360 miles east of the capital, 50 miles from the Great Forrest, Village Siren Central Plaza, Kingdom of Nokanatika, 3 am July 23rd, R.H.E 1256 Multi pov

*Electicticy noises*Parrying/slashing noises*Cries or vengeful cries of civilians*RATATATTATATATTATA*ZUTOON ZUTOON*Warriors cries*Buring fires/snaps of wood noises*ROOOAR*GROOWWL*Blood Spraying/Splatering noises*Breaking of noise noises* Constant Roaring of minigun noises*BOOOM BOOM BOOM*Dealty cries of abyss monster and civilians*

It was hell from the start they'd arrived in this besieged village hours ago as the journey got here. Only Hajime's prediction of them having to stop to combat the enemy. That Brize's artifact weaponry wouldn't cut it alone despite it cutting down hundreds if not thousands already on the way here. All she could do was hide within Brize as Hajime and the others got out to defend the village. Much like the remaining villagers not active in the fight were all grouped up around the Brize protection radius. Along with Sonobe-san's as an extra layer of protection despite her actively fighting or killing the few Abyss Monsters that got past Brize's defensive layer.

Besides her, all the reading women and children as well as the elderly were here while the men 10 or older fought. To either defend their villager or remaining families despite having lost so many before they arrived here. Yet what was awe yet hope-inspiring despite the grim situation was that Hajime was taking care of the majority of the enemies besieging the village. With those few passing him somehow were being taken care of by the combined forces of Marse, Alabaster, and the remaining 100 men/boys/teens that once numbered 2000 before the siege. As well before they got here with their number cut in half and ever decreasing down with mothers, fathers, siblings, relatives, lovers, sons, daughters, and children weeping.

Or letting out horrible cries of despair or hate at the loss of them to the monsters having to see their mangled, torn up, disemboweled, eaten, maimed, or decapitated bodies. Near them or likly somewhere outside or within the ruined village, having to cheer Yuka on hoping she doesn't fall. While still being an ever-inspiring figure for the boy, girls, and women within the villagers she was defending. Lighing up a spark within them in awe that a woman like her was fighting with such grace yet brutality all in one.

Either better than the men or boys or at times better than Marse or Alabaster when they came around to help her out from being overwhelmed in fighting 10 Abyss Monsters at once. Compared to 5 or 6 they saw her easliy do it after a while of fighting, compared to her just barely avoiding attacking from three in the beginning. Likly getting stronger and faster as the battle went on as well saw her doing a few abilities midway through the battle. That she also didn't do or likly had at the beginning of the battle for the village, their home making her an ever godly and respected figure in their eyes. On par with the Ring hero of legend, they heard about or rather believed in. That was the devilishly handsome teen currently combating most of the monster by himself, their new King of Nokanatika.

Yuka herself entire body was filled with sweat, blood, and cuts with her kimono slighlty shredded. From the constant defending and fighting of these monsters almost lost count of how many she'd cut down. Different variants of them besides the Gargoyle ones, with demonic or tiger-like ones as examples. The only saving grace was that the fighting had died down by a lot. As the numbers now were enough for Brize to deal with after hours of non-stop fighting despite herself getting stronger.

As weaved and dodged through her enemies' attacks once again heaving a bit tiredly now. Yet she knew it was the last stretch now from Hajime's telepathic communication with her. That the only enemies left now were just a thousand he was taken care of and the 150 or so monsters. Within the ruined village itself, Brize and Alabaster doing most of the work in cutting them down via bullets or Magic. As for Marse, he was doing well for the most part but not as much as she. That was expected since was technically a summoned hero that could grow stronger without years of training. But really wasn't compared to monsters like Hajime, Kouki, or Kousuke for example.

Yet she did the best she could as sliced at her enemies' bodies it hit and run tactics while her knives. Either formed like a makeshift barrier to block an attack or flew to attack as well. Most of the time making sure those knives would get the final blow. Much like on as she avoids a close attack in mid-air from the massive troll-like abyss monsters. And landed on one of its four arms that it used to try to hit her in mid-air, only for her and all her knives to slice and dice spewing black blood all the way. Only for the knives to go in a drill-like pattern and rotate fast enough to drill into the Troll-like Abyss Monster head. As it was the only way to truly kill this variant anywhere else. Would just regenerate as long its head was intact and come back from supposed death that must have gotten many killed. And almost seriously wounding her if not for Brize's cover fire of making sure to kill it.

Thus now thanks to that above anything she made sure to always go for the head against these variants. thus knowing the familiar sound of bone, flesh, and blood being drilled through. She moved on and threw new targets after using the corpse of the troll-like Abyss monster as a springboard. Either kill them or fatally wound them enough for Brize to finish them off. It wasn't long though heavy breathing and the slighlty bloodied body of Marse with his princely attire almost ruined as cuts were all over his body. Still holding his blade in a battle stance to continue fighting.

Alabaster while not in worse shape was still bad as he held his side that had a slight gouge wound that was slowly healing. Thanks to his constant use of healing spells preventing it from being a worse wound. As he pointed his staff that healed a massive electric ball of yellow, blue, and red lighting as he brought it down. The next instant the skies darken as thunder clouds cover the sky. Thundering loudly with various lighting glows going through them before striking down in unison all across the ruined village targeting all the remaining monsters. Even those that Hajime was killing without difficulty making ever-increasing sky-high piles. Or blow, bloodied, mangled, shredded, brunt, or exploded bodies littering the grounds.

This spell is the main aim Alabaster was trying to cast and made sure he didn't get interrupted in casting it. It took a few hours to cast with needing to collect the enormous amount of mana needed for it. Before needing to do a 5-minute casting time in speaking the various phrases, while not suitable massive spell, he could use it here since he knew. Hajime nor Yuka would fall or allow any more Monster of the Abyss past them that he nor Marse couldn't handle. The end result was a 3-mile radius spell doing three colors of lighting. Each does various damage and effects ranging from constant eclectic shock, paralysis for a good minute, or melting acid on top of the original damage in getting hit with lighting/heat.

Thus a unison of thousands of deathly screams or cries rang out for the final time before silence followed beside the sounds of eclectic shock. Before constant sounds of loud bullet sounds began to follow again. But it was over as Yuka finally rolled her guard and leaned her back against Brize's right passenger door. While Marse and Alabaster fell to their knees breathing heavily with a bit of a satisfied smile on their faces. As cheers of joy rang out from the surviving villagers hugging or joyously crying in each other's arms.

Marse "...Ha...Is doing things like this we should expect doing often on this journey? If so I don't think I could do this on a daily basis,"

Alabaster "I concur with you on this one prince Marse, I find it difficult now that we even survived such a battle with just the four of us. I don't think this old man could keep up with you youngsters at this rate,"

Hime "While I have no right to say anything since I just hide, but am grateful for you all doing your best. As well as saving many as we could here despite coming here late. But yes what you guys did was too dangerous in doing something needing at least an army to help you with," she said with a bit of concern yet a bit warmly as she got out of brize

Yuka "Ha...Ha...I doubt Hajime would do this on a daily basis. But you all have little faith in Hajime's capabilities and the artifacts he has or creates. They did most of the work here in case you didn't notice. Plus Hajime wouldn't let many of the monsters pass knowing we couldn't handle them. Like now since we're still alive are we not? Batter, tired, and bruised but still kicking despite our current appearances," she says as she sits on the floor pulling out her status plate again having a bit of a grin.

Seen the results for herself knowing she'd gained strength again. As well as looking to towards the person in question coming down from the sky to the middle of the five of them. From one of his treasure troves, four vials with clear yet bit green illuminate light could be seen within them as he threw one to each of them, which they caught as he spoke. Having a bit of a grin on his face and not having a single scratch on him besides the occasional blood splatter from his enemies.

Hajime "Drink those healing potions since they'll bring you back to health and get rid of any curses, ailments, debuffs, exhaustion, injuries, or old injuries you may have had. That said, knew wasn't wrong in leading the few that passed my execution grounds wouldn't be a problem for any of you. More so you Marse, not going to lie I doubted you a bit, glad I was wrong,"

Marse "Glad to not disappoint and thanks for the healing vial or potion as you called. Very high quality at that," he says with a smile as he drinks down the vial making his fatigue, and any wounds he may have had to heal up immediately. Now all that was left much like everyone else is getting new clothing since they couldn't wear what they had any more. Even Hajime since his kimono is covered in too much blood.

Alabaster "On that, I could agree since even one of these would be buying a castle at most. Perhaps starting wars over if we weren't in our current situation,"

Hime "I guess that just means that Hajime got us covered on that front. Though we did save the most that we could, most of the village is in ruins even the outer fence walls and gates. Can you use your transmutation and synergist job to help these people out?"

Hajime "Well I was playing on doing just that without you needing to ask, that being said I'm sure the villagers have some spare clothing within the few standing buildings. With one of them being a lucky tavern I'm sure the owner won't mind giving out free drinks to everyone. In either to celebrate in survival, pouring one for the fallen or to hide their grief regardless of the reason," he says with a bit of a smile as one of the survivors, the wife now the widow due to her dried red tear streaks down her eyes, of tavern owner spoke up. As well as losing both her daughter and son in the siege. Likly is the representative of the surviving group. Considering the villager chief and his family did fall in the siege of this place. As well by her movement Alabaster, Hajime, and Yuka knew was more than she appeared to be.

Rindou( From Kunoichi no Mitsuyaku "series") "First of all I would behalf of everyone say thank you for coming to our aid Ring Hero and your group. And yes I'm sure my late husband and others have other attire you could wear. Even if they're commoner's clothing, and I wouldn't mind letting you all stay for the night in my husband's tavern. And I was going to give out our stock of drinks to everyone here for free and the rest of the night for celebration. I know my way on how to serve them than just being the main barmaid and cook at times," she says and explained in a bit grateful yet bit mournful tone for obvious reasons.

With tears of joy and grief could be heard from the survivors near Brize. All embracing and hugging each other in comfort at what just happened as well as losing so many people they all knew as if they were family. Considering it was a small village and almost remote one that people hardly visited.

Rindou a former long-ago assassin or Kunoichi if you will for the Griasas Empire after her former country and hidden village was taken by them. Had retired and moved here after finding her husband in her early twenties. Who was a normal farmer who had a dream and made it a reality by creating this tavern after winning her heart. Who is also a childhood friend of hers living in the same hidden assassin/shinobi and kunoichi village

Stood 162cm with slightly pale yet fair skin with short dark black hair with a long bang coming down the left side of her face past her chin. As well as black eyes with an hourglass yet curvaceous figure with enormous breasts(H cup), a plump ass(I size), and thighs. Her attire is a plain white and brown slightly shorter dress skirt villager girl outfit that all girls or women wore in varied of plain colors. Though had a few rips in it and blood as she from the shadows at first and later for vengeance took part in the defense before Hajime and the others arrived. Thus now while hidden among the remaining survivors and Brize was prepared to fight should Lady Yuka and this powerful carriage fall. Overall she's an attractive yet beautiful mature woman who looks in her late twenties to early thirties(32yrs).

Yuka "I thank you for the offer madam, I'm sure we'll be glad to sleep in your humble abode. That being said just don't be alarmed with the Ring Hero Nagumo Hajime starts rebuilding this village and stronger than ever,"

Rindou "I'm sure the others would be glad to hear that most of them won't need to sleep out in the cold night,"

Alabaster "That they would, that being said may we have your name madam since it would be rude to call you a simple villager,"

Rindou "For one I much like anyone else wouldn't find it rude at being referred to as such. But thanks for giving the hour of giving out my name, it's Rindou Great Sage,"

Marse "Rindou, well please return to the others and inform them of what's happening. Well be sure to join you soon after we've sorted things for now and make sure no other attacks are coming here,"

Rindou "Glad to be of service to the Ring King and his group, if you excuse me," she says in respect and understanding as she turns to inform everyone of what's about to happen.

As they watched her leader to where the reaming survivors were and bringing to speak to them about what was about to happen. Hajime turned to face them once more as he stretched out his arms a bit.

Hajime "Well, I guess better get to work at making this a fortress of romance so that nothing could breach it," he says with a bit excited grin looking forward to rebuilding this place as to how he likes. With the added bonus that it was giving a place to sleep to the remaining survivors.

Yuka "Besides you that is, just don't go too overboard in your romance remodeling yeah?" she says with a bit of sigh yet a slight smile knowing it's one of his faults of his. In letting his mind and creation run wild having the power, along with the means of doing so with ease. Yet it is one of the faults that still make him human despite him being otherwise and one of the reasons she loves him. Just as much as Yue and the others did

Hime "Um just uh don't create things that may lead to problems for us once we save the world yeah?"

Hajime "No promises hehe," he chuckles a bit with a grin as he turns his back to them as he walks away going to enjoy letting loose and not really letting his mind think.

Seeing him disappear behind one of the ruined yet burnt houses, Marse could only chuckle a bit before letting a bit of grin. At the madness of the current situation and how fast it turned into something positive. Knowing for sure losing count many times close to death he was yet here he was still kicking.

Marse "Truly Lady Krystal and Great Sage, you couldn't have found more of the perfect being to be our hero. Even if it wasn't what he wished to do and still does. Yet he goes on regardless despite having the means and power to just leave with the rings and all," he says a bit envious of Hajime's power and confidence yet acceptance wanting nothing more than to follow him to Abyss and back. Knowing with him around everyone was safe from death as not even facing an army alone of various Abyss monsters could kill him.

Alabaster "Hou, tell me Prince Marse why do you say Hajime isn't gad to be our hero and doing this because he wishes to?"

Marse "I know the eyes of a hurt man and one who doesn't desire to do something even if he hides it well. There is also the matter as to how he refers to Lady Krystal by her actual name or title. Then the one he used for her as Hime. Do know this Alabaster and Lady Krystal, I do not know what you've done or said to him. In still being our savior in getting other women he doesn't love to save our world from peril. Nor do I wish to pry more than already have, I just hope you have the heart and will in dealing. And accepting the decisions he will make even if it pains you both, mostly you Lady Hime," he continues as he stands with a bit more serious expression losing that cheerful and gentleness he had. Dawning a refined royal aura and presence about him causing Hime to feel a bit intimidated forced a step back, while Alabaster took head-on, sawing a serious expression as well.

Marse "I doubt you've told him how you really feel and deny it yourself. But that will hurt you more in the end seeing the one you love doing things you don't wish him or her to do. Even if you understand well why and came back knowing this. It's vastly different from seeing someone you barely know doing such a thing, trust me from a failure of man. Who was going to make the one he had a deep and loving relationship, suffer through in accepting being the Ring Hero. Thus I say this it's best you wipe the clean slate and start anew as a woman looking for his acceptance into his already packed heart. Much like Lady Yuka is currently doing and Hajime allowing her to try. So please I ask you don't make the same mistake, now then if you wish to join me lady Yuka? In asking Madam Rindou which rooms we'll be staying in and getting a new pair of clothing?"

Yuka "Of course, See you both in a bit and make sure to pass it along to Hajime that we'll be at the tavern with everyone being merry. Like having an impromptu party of surviving this mess. And making sure the departed move on without regret at seeing the ones they still love are alive and well," she nods and later says to the both of them, interlocking arms with Marse as they both walk to the Tavern.

The only sounds for the most part are Hajime's transmutation of walls, of unknown black metal with crimson outlines forming around the village. Keeping Alabaster and Jime company, well mostly Hime as she looked to the back of Marse and Yuka with her hands forming into fists. Before reading turning her attention with a bit of a complicated gaze in the direction where Hajime is most likly at. Alabaster only pulls his wizarding hat down a bit to cover his tired yet understanding gaze as he heaves a sigh looking to his surrogate daughter and then to Hajime's direction

Alabaster (Honestly Love is both curl and kind all in one at times. Honestly princess, what am I going to do with you) he thought founding of her yet still wishing to tell her to make up her mind already. Not wishing her to be hurt in loving a person who won't give her the chance of day now until she admits her love. Likly Hajime in his own cruel yet kind way wants Hime to make of decision of loving him or letting him fade into a simple crush. So it would be easier on her and they could go back to being childhood friends of old with her finding someone else to love. Knowing they were just a dozen if not more miles away from the next Ring bearer princess that will be Hajime's fiancee at best and new wife at worst.

50 miles from Great Forrest, Rebuilt Siren Village Eastern Gate, 11 am July 23rd, R.H.E 1256 Multi pov

By the time Hajime finished rebuilding everything and joining in the festivities before pressing a bit. It was tame compared to what likly he would've created, first was the two massive dark black with crimson Black eastern and western duel gates ha are about 40ft tall and 10ft wide. Same with the pentagram wall surrounding the village and outside farming/wheat fields. With 10 watch towers with quad auto turrets Metzelei Disasters on top of them with one on each gate and the other eight spread out evenly along the pentagram Azantium walls. They have walkways on top of them for people to walk or use to mount an extra defense. For the final defense are thousands of auto Cross Bits. That will come out to form a spatial barrier all around the village if needed but still allow the quad Metzelei Disaster turrets to fire through. Much like they all will be doing as well. Or will come to aid in the defense of either ground or flying targets.

As for resupplying them with ammunition, Hajime transmuted magical circles that will always duplicate their ammunition and later use Space Magic. Load the ammo directly into all the weapons. With the watch tower having them and along the entire walkways and Cross bits.

As for underground the main village itself are a massive underground 2-mile long and 2-mile wide massive shelter bunker. Protected by a Space Magic isolation barrier with nothing being able to breach it from the outside. Filled with a kitchen filled with constant base food(Bread, Rice, Pataos, water, wine, beer/their names for such things) via modified duplication(That will go active when the bunker is in use, or when there is an emergency situation needing the bunker), an Onsen, Public bath, restrooms with toilets/stalls with a plumbing system, electric system generated lights throughout the entire bunker, various family size rooms, lounge room/dining rooms.

An armory filled with swords, spears, bows, shields, and light suits of armor if needed only accessible by Rindou and whoever she deems trustworthy or her descendants. And finally, within the descending entrances into the bunker from each of the rebuilt homes on top, tavern and central plaza are ten auto Metzelei auto turrets hidden among the narrow way/walls. That will appear so anything besides the villagers or anyone else they deem safe to enter with them will be dealt with regardless be it human or abyss monster as a last line of defense. Before the civilians or anyone else will need to use the armory to defend themselves.

While for the village homes themselves looked from the outside like wooden two-story edo period homes but weren't as they were made from Azantium. Filled with 4 rooms each, two restrooms, four baths, a decent kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. All filled beds that would put 5-star hotels to shame, couches, engraved tables, and chairs. With 30 homes in all since there are fewer villagers from the original population, While the village chief's home should they elect a new one.

And where likly nobility or wealthy individuals will stay should they arrive in the village. Was like a min edo style inn with a private garden, a private Onsen, baths, and about thirty rooms or so being 4 stories tall. Having its own 10ft parameter wall with a front entrance gate around it but none of the extra defense bits. As well the entire place had paved roads within the village itself and within the perimeter walls.

As for the tavern itself, it stayed the same only now it's made from Azantium with all furniture and all since it was the only Edo-looking. Unique building out of everyone. when they came to the village. It has a massive mixed outdoor Onsen and the same with public Bath as new additions to it per Rindou's request. Thus after some rest with Brize by the eastern gate since Hajime parked it there earlier at night once doing rebuilding and creating everything in three hours.

Rindou "Again thanks for coming to our aid, and as well rebuilding our village,"

Hajime "No worries, just make sure to accept our knights and forces here. As well pass along my message to Aim, he'll get you and anyone else who you trust sorted out,"

Rindou "I'll be sure I nor the people I trust will disservice you in placing your trust in me," she said and bowed in respect of asking Hajime if she would allow her and the other hidden/retired assassin here.

To pledge their loyalty to just him and wish him to be his hidden dagger force for his Kingdom. As well as spies with this village becoming their base of operations. As well anything else he may ask of them without fail and they'll obey it. As well as promising them of given them and anyone other survivors of their assassin village. They will be given a chance of killing the ones who betrayed their former king, queen, country, and village who sold them out to the empire. Not hating the empire itself for doing what it did, since that was just a given in this world. After all, that's all she and everyone else here have left to use their lives for having lost their loved ones, children, husbands, wives, family, or lovers.

Yuka "I'm sure you won't, plus don't be formal around him. Just refer to him like a friend or if you must call him by his nickname(Title) Maou," she says with a grin and knowing about her request. Since she came in after seeing her being let into Hajime's room alone thinking something else was going to happen. To be fair her barely cloth-covered body indicated otherwise. But thankfully it wasn't it just showed the length Rindou was willing to go for this.

Rindou "I'll be sure to let the other know as well,"

Alabaster "Well we must get going now and again thanks for letting us stay in your abode and giving us your spare clothing,"

Rindou "It was just a giving after what you've all done for this village. And besides, I wasn't the only one who gave you all clothing from either my deceased husband or a few articles of my own,"

Marse "Well, hope this village flourishes in the future and gains more people again. As well it was given to Hajime and ourselves to help defend this village. Especially we innocent and people are involved,"

Rindou "I guess the rumors were true about you being pleasantly different than the rest of your family. As well I hope that turns out to be true with this place becoming one of the King's grand cities or trading towns"

Marse "I doubt that's the case since my father's blood still flows through my veins. But make sure none of you still leave the walls for the day just to be safe. Too much blood was already spilled for it to mean nothing,"

Rindou "I doubt any of us will do such a thing in using our lives that my husband, children, and your group saved. Else anyone else who does will be meeting their end and not by our King's enemies,"

Hajime "Hope no one is dumb enough to do such a thing with you around, take care Rindou-san,"

Rindou "Hope you and your group's journey in getting the other rings prove fruitful Maou-sama,"

At her parting words Hajime, Alabaster, and Yuka slightly grin a bit while Marse and Hime have bit smiles waving her away. As they turn to face down the dirt road just see a slight tinge of black to them. Likly knowing that likly wasn't the case with the same the dirt having the same thing looking like corruption. As well the seeing the villagers in the villager beginning burning the piles of corpses of Abyss monsters and corpses of their loved ones. That Hajime had gone and collected as well during his rebuilding. Making it easier and safer for them to do so without fear of anyone of Abyss monsters being slighlty alive just playing dead. With more than a dozen were as he took care of those quietly when they were still celebrating.

Hoping for now at least no others massive battles like this take place on the road or within the forest itself as they bordered Brize. And began to drive down seeing in the rearview mirror. Rindou and the likly other 9 retired assassins seeing them off as they stood at attention and ready. Going for now at least be the hidden force among the villagers to protect them from anyone till Aim and the generals arrive. As they wonder in silence and thought about what the rest of the day may entail for them and wish for nothing else to occur once more while within Romca.

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King of the Abyss forces within the Nokanatika Kingdom: 60 legions ever-growing, Nokanatika Kingdom/Hajime's forces: 35 legions in total

...To be continued...Maybe?

Hope the chapter was decent as well thanks for reading till the end. Do leave reviews or criticisms if you wish to do so and hope the interactions between the characters didn't feel forced.

The next chapter when it does come out will be in Romca itself and the interaction that will play out there. As to when unsure but hopefully less time than this. Anyways Aim with his legions nor Rindou nor her group will be mentioned further till perhaps later on in th story. Just know While Hajime and co are moving around Aim with his legions and Rindou with the group are helping the Nokanatika Kingdom fight against King of the Abyss forces he'd sent to the kingdom in the background.

Down below is Sonobe Yuka's status plate as you can tell and has been updated. That will continue to do so as she gets stronger alongside the Princesses within the story. Till next time guys

Status Plate: Sonobe Yuka(Updated)

Name: Sonobe Yuka Age: 18 Lv: 62/100(Old) 80/100(New) Race: Human

Agility: 200(Old)550(New) STR: 189(Old)390(New)

Vitality: 220(Old)500(New) Magic: 220(Old)410(New)

Magic Def: 190(Old)385(New)

Vocation: Acrobat

Skills: Dager Art, Throwing art, Language Comprehension, (New) Limit Break, (New) Air Dance/Airwalk, (New) Steel Legs