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Chapter 26 - Raid begin

All of us moved according to the plan. The hideout of the Evilius members was located on Dadules Street — the slum district, in simpler terms. To avoid suspicion, we approached in staggered groups. My group consisted of Lyra, Lydia, Asfi, Ryuu, and two Hermes Familia members.

As we turned into a narrow alleyway, Ryuu glanced at me. "Are you nervous?"

 Maybe she worried because she thought it was my first battle with humans instead of monsters. 

"Hm…" I tilted my head, trying to understand my own emotions. " Maybe a little bit." 

"It's fine to be like that, more so since you will be on the frontline. Just don't let that paralyze you. Remember, we have your back. And you know more than anyone else, my magic items are not just for show." Asfi said reassuringly.

"Wow! Arin, are you a playboy? Not just Lion, but you are going after Asfi-san as well."

"Lyra! That's disrespectful." Ryuu scolded Lyra.

"Eh? So you are not denying it, Lion?" Lyra started to tease Ryuu.

"You know that's not what I mean!" Ryuu said, her cheeks turning slightly red. I glanced at Asfi, who also had a red hue on her white cheeks. Their cuteness brought a smile to my face.

"S-See Lion, I was only trying to lighten the mood for Arin, and look, he is smiling now." And Lyra, who saw it as a chance to save herself from Ryuu's scolding, said, 

"I-If that's the case, then I will forgive you. I am sorry, Arin-san. That's just how she is." What a very Ryuu-like thing to say.

"Don't worry, Ryuu, it indeed helped me relax." 

"See, I told you." 

"I think we are here." Before Ryuu could start scolding Lyra again. We heard Asfi announce our destination. The place was like a normal house according to the slum standard, just slightly on the bigger side.

"Kaguya's team must be arriving soon as well." Lyra, who stopped the teasing. Start taking out the equipment for communication that was pretty similar to the one shown in the anime in the shape of small balls.

"Kaguya, can you hear me?" 

"Yea,h I can hear you. We have reached our position. Awaiting confirmation to proceed." 

"Wait until all the groups take their position as well." Lyra ended her conversation there.

"Lion, Arin, Asfi-san, all of you should get to your assigned team as well." We did just that. I walked towards Ais and Alise group. While Ryuu started going behind the building. And Asfi went to a nearby house opposite the hideout.

"Arin, you are here." When I got near them, Ais called out to me. I was able to see that Alise was using the Communication device.

"It took you longer than I expected. Did something on the way?" Alise asked out of curiosity.

"Yeah, we took a slightly longer route," I observed that Ais and Alise were in their full gear, perfectly ready for the battle.

"Are all teams ready?" I was able to hear Lyra's voice from the device.

"Frontline team, we are ready," Alise answered.

"Back up team. Ready." I heard Ryuu's voice from the device.

"Mage team. ready." Riveria answered as well.

"Scouting team. ready." Kaguya answered as well.

"Yosh! Scouting team moves forward." Lyra commanded.

"Roger that." Answered Kaguya.

"Will it really be fine? I am not doubting Kaguya's abilities. But going into enemy territory does feel right with me." I asked, mostly worried.

"Hehe, What? Getting worried for Kaguya now. Even though you both argue so much." Alise said while giggling.

"Even if we argue, I don't hate anything. I just find her pessimism to be annoying, that's all."

"Hmm, hmm, sure, sure. Don't worry, as long as nothing unexpected happens like a first-class adventurer being present in the enemy ranks, Kaguya won't be found out, so you can rest assured. 

I think you jinxed it, Alise. Now I am getting even more worried. We waited for some time for Kaguya and her team to gather the intel. 

"Klang!" and then suddenly all of us heard the sound of weapons clashing.

"They have a High Ranker among them!" What followed after the sound of the blade clashing was Kaguya's yell. All of us looked at each other and had already decided on an all-out attack. 

"All teams change of plans! We will commence an all-out attack right now; whoever wishes to join can follow along. 

 

"Let's go, everyone," Alise said quietly and rushed forward, followed by Ais with no other choice. I also joined after them. All the other teams with combat potential also entered the fray. 

After we got inside the building, we came to know that they have built a lot of escape routes. And it was when I was following behind Ais and Alise. I sensed something behind me. I quickly turned and dodged the attack, drawing my sword from the sheath and swinging at the unknown enemy. My sword traveled through the air, tearing his flesh and going through his bones. Finally ending his life. It was the same feeling as at that time. 

What followed was a messy battle. With the enemy trying to run away from us. While we are chasing and capturing them. 

And it was when I was striking down another person that suddenly a great sword intercepted my strike, and a kick followed after. I was barely able to put up a guard to protect myself, but the sheer force behind it was so great that I was pushed back significantly, colliding with the wall.

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