The Duke and his followers looks like they’re certain of their victory. They probably never thought that the first team is paralyzed and couldn’t move. Rather than that, the third team’s perception is likely the opposite of that. The first team is blocking us in front. I guess you could see things like that. It’s likely that the Duke has misunderstood that the first team has blocked their prey from escaping.

[Touka, can you see that man standing beside the Duke?]

Eve called out. I looked toward the man she mentioned. A large man is riding a horse as large as him. The man was holding a war-mallet in his hand. He’s also wearing a helmet and armor all over his body.

[So, that the Costello guy you mentioned before huh?] [Umu.]

Costello laughed.

[Rejoice, Eve Speed!] (T/N: Your wish will finally come true.)

Costello proudly brandished his war-mallet over his head. It seems like he’s trying to daunt us.

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[The Duke-sama would personally take your head! And he will make that young girl he’ll be raising wear clothes and accessories made from your hide and bones! Buhahaha! Aren’t you glad!? With that being the case, wouldn’t you always be together with the young girl you valued so much!?] [And after that—]

A sadistic smile forming on his face, the Duke continued.

[On the day that this me gets tired of that young girl, I will dispose her to the brothels! Fuhahaha! When that happens, the leopard headdress she’ll be wearing would surely earn her a lot of customers~!] […………………..]

It looks like they’ve thoroughly thought out what they would do after she captures her huh. One of the Duke’s eyebrows suddenly raised.

[Hmm? W- What the…? Those people in purple robes fallen on the ground, are those the Ashinto fellows? Moreover, what’s with the appearance of those soldiers blocking their path—]

Eve vigorously steps forward.

With the exception of Eve standing in front of me, I targeted all of them with my skill.

[<Paralyze>]

Thereupon…

<The number of targets have reached the maximum limit> < 80/80 >

The first team’s movement has stopped.

[…………………..]

Maximum limit of targets?

[————————–]

Thinking back on it… I’ve never used it for more than 80 targets. Even when I fought against the flock of lizardmen. Even when I fought against the Black Dragon Knights. So far, I’ve never targeted a large amount of people. The Ashinto had already dismounted before they talked with Seras. That’s why I removed their horses from my targets when I used my skill. However, I paralyzed the first team along with their horses when they went back to this place.

It was to prevent the horses from running away with the paralyzed soldiers mounted on their backs.

As a result, the number of targets have doubled due to the inclusion of horses.

[Certainly, there has never been an opportunity to use this skill on a large amount of people so far…]

Some of the members of Ashinto are still alive. As far as I could see, none of the third team was paralyzed. In short, the people of the third team would end up as my “81st target”. It reached its upper limit in quite a great point…

[Geez…]

Abnormal State Skill.

Some information were only added in the displayed information later. The MP usage hasn’t been shown unless I’ve used that skill once. It seems that the maximum number of targets were also the same. I must reach the maximum amount of targets before I could see it. ……………………… I wonder if the other skills also had an upper limit of 80 targets? Only <Freeze> had the maximum number of targets displayed in the beginning… There are still some unknown points which needs some specifications about the Abnormal State Skill.

[Well, this skill is too exceptional compared to my other skills… It’s enough for me even when I knew there was such a limit. Besides—]

I held out my hand.

[<Dark>]

Paralysis isn’t the only Abnormal State Skill I have.

Costello’s expression completely changed.

[Wha—!? What the!? My sight suddenly—!? W- What did you do!? M- My eyes!?]

Slaaaassshhhh!

[Ugghhh!? Guuooohhh….!?]

Eve’s sword cuts through Costello’s throat.

[Unfortunately, it seems I didn’t get to fight you one-on-one… Costello.]

Attacking the other mounted Imperial Guards without any delay, Eve declared so.

This isn’t the Blood Colosseum. It’s not necessary for any man or woman to decide their fight with a one-on-one battle.

[Guuggaaahhh…]

The war-hammer in Costello’s hand drops down on the ground. Subsequently, Costello fell off his horse as he tried to stop his throat from bleeding. I could see the Duke’s face became very pale after he saw Costello.

[W- What the heck happened!? Oi, Costello!? What are you doing!? Guhh… W- What the heck did that man do!? What is it!? You bastard… What did you do to Costello!? Moreover, what the heck is wrong with the advance team!? Why in the world do they look like they’re suffering so much—]

[Duke-sama! Please, quickly hide behind us! Please let us handle that filthy beast!]

The Duke grinded his teeth.

[Don’t tell me, they’ve completely annihilated the Ashinto!? F*ck! “Please come to the north a bit later. When you arrive, we will show you the results you wanted.”!? If you really want me to believe that your group defeated the Five Dragon Warriors, what the heck is with your unsightly state! That being the case, stop being f*cking useless and stand up!]

[Duke-sama, please fall back and leave everything to us! Also, please rest assured! It doesn’t matter whether the advance team would be any help, some group of sorcerers whose origins were unknown were annihilated, or even if Costello have fallen due to his negligence… You still have us, the Imperial Guards! We’ll splendidly dye that foolish traitor with her blood and show you our strength!]

[F*ck, alright already! Make sure that you brought both of them down! I will make you the next Captain of my private next army once all of them have fallen. F*ck! That f*cking Costello! Did some sand get into his eyes!? That f*cking idiot! I’ve trusted him too much!]

With the Imperial Guards’ rising fervor, the Duke falls back behind them. The Imperial Guards came forward and began approaching us.

[<Berserk>]

[Gguuuuuuuaaaaaahhhhh!]

The leading Imperial Guard began attacking the people nearby him.

[Wha–!? O- Oi, stop that! What is wrong with you!? Gyyyaaaaaaaahhhhh!?]

The Imperial Guards who looked triumphant just now… —immediately lost the composure they had on their face. I can’t use <Paralyze> right now because I’ve reached my maximum limit of targets. I can’t use my trusty combo right now.

However, I could still fight just as well.

[Fuhahaha! Once I’ve taken that were-leopard’s head, then I will be the next—] [<Berserk>] [Guuugggaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!] [Hhhhiiiiiiiiii!? What’s up with you too—!? Uwwaaaahhhh!? S- Stop! Gyyyaaaahhhh!]

At first, the enemy was overwhelming us with their numbers. Numbers is also an important factor in winning against an enemy. Most of all, you could feel at ease when there were many people at your side. Therefore, no one would consider escaping right from the start. That’s something everyone wants. However, Costello’s sudden death and the effects of my Abnormal State Skills changed their atmosphere a bit. Fear began mixing along with their thoughts.

[Eve!]

Speaking out loud, I called out towards Eve who was wrecking havoc among their enemies.

[You’ve protected me enough! Kill anyone who tries to run! That’s our priority!]

Eve picks up the spear that was fallen beside her feet.

[Acknowledged!]

Aiming at the Imperial Guard who was about to turn right, Eve threw the spear.

[Gyyyahhhhh!?]

The pierced Imperial Guard lurched to the side.

Thump!

The Imperial Guard fell down with the spear sticking out of his body.

[Gununununuuuuu! That damned Eve! I- I’ll give an enormous reward to anyone who takes them down! I’ll even give you a position and a woman! Gooooo!!! That rude trash who returns favors with ingratitude, take her down all for my honor!!! I will forgive you even if you overdid it! I will forgive you even when you’ve torn her body apart into pieces!!!]

The Duke began to angrily bellow. His eyes were bloodshot. It looks unlikely that the Duke would think about the option of withdrawing from this place. As I thought, he must be one of those people who easily lets his blood rush to his head.

A man who turns into a frenzy and kills a prostitute just because she’s different from the image he had thought of her.

That soldier from the first team had said about it earlier. The Duke was very angry. I feel like when someone made a fool out of him, he’s someone that would easily lose his composure. At any rate, I think he wouldn’t suddenly retreat while he’s like that. Well, that’s exactly how I want it. It would be easier for us when he’s in a frenzy and can’t see everything that happens around him.

I guess I’ll let the Duke go free for some time huh…