Outside the City of Circe, there are 10000 Arch Mages and Grand Mages. on the other side of the battlefield, was three Arch Demons flying in the air, but in front of those 2 Arch Demons was a lot stronger than the two Arch Demon on the back. He was purple-colored skin and two golden horned and golden eyes as he used those golden eyes to look at the Demon's body scattered all over the place.
He has a tremendous amount of sinister magic mana that every mage felt without that demon unleashing it. All the mages who fought a life and death battle earlier against the 50000 demons only recovered a little bit of their mana and it is not enough to fight this Arch Demon with their current state. but all of them don't have a bit of fear or intimidated, they are all ready to fight these strong demons even they sacrifice their own very lives as they stand up and are ready to fight.
"Everyone, step back. I'll handle it" Shinichi said as he walked with Esri, Reina, Elly, Fiona, and Lisa in front to face the 3 Demons
"No! You should run now Shinichi-kun, you can't handle that demon. It was only an Arch Demon but it was about to reach Demon Lord" said the City Lord
"That's right, Shinichi-kun your life has more value than the lives of us old fogies. We are going to sacrifice ourselves for you to escape." Guild Master said
"That's right young man, your future is limitless. We still needed your power to lead the entire humanity in the future." Old Grand said
"That's right commander! We are already lucky to fight alongside you and experience a life and death battle that changes our life. We are thankful to you, if not for you, all of us and even the citizens are already dead by now and our souls are already devoured by those damn Demons." The middle-aged man said who kowtowed to Shinichi
Shinichi was felt moved, he didn't think that he only leads them for a while and now they are all willing to sacrifice their own life for him, saying that his life is more valuable than them and using their very life to save him in these 3 Demons even knowing they are all going to die. there is no hesitation in their eyes-only determination.
He felt that at this very moment that leading these mages is worth it. So, how could he just leave and let these hot-blooded mages die here while he was running and hiding? These kinds of people don't deserve to die, he suddenly remembered his master's words.
"Shin, there are good people who give their whole trust to you and support you wholeheartedly. even you face calamity. if you meet this kind of people never betray them and repay them what you see fit."
Shinichi smiled from the bottom of his heart; he didn't think that at the beginning of his journey the first one he encountered was these kinds of people. He was happy and moved. He doesn't want to leave them because leaving these people is the same as betraying them.
"Do you all think that your leader is some kind of a coward who will just run after encountering enemies who are much stronger and just leave his brothers and sisters who fight alongside him to sacrifice in place of their commander's ass?" Shinichi said
Some of them were about to retort but Shinichi cut them by raising his hand "You all don't need to say anything, I won't leave all of you and sacrifice yourselves that are absolute, this is also one of my challenges in life that I must confront.
"I told you earlier, right? that those who run now will not have their talent to bloom and won't be able to advance further. that word is also for me not only you all. If you all are willing to sacrifice yourselves for me, I also do the same. So, there is no way that I will run now, right?" Shinichi said
"But-" The City Lord was about to retort but was cut again by Shinichi
"No buts, this is an order. If you all respected me as your commander you all are going to listen to me until the end. Understand?!" Shinichi said in a seriously commanding tone
They all looked at each other, they also felt moved by Shinichi's words wanting to sacrifice his valuable life for them even calling them his brothers and sisters. Their leader is right there is no way that he will leave after reaching this far. So, they all just accept it and shouted.
"Yes! Commander!"
"Good! Focus only on defense, and protect each other for the miss fires magic that will come your way I will handle it from here onwards." Shinichi said to
"These are my Battle!" Shinichi said as he smiled widely like a battle maniac that been eager to fight a stronger opponent
"No, you're wrong, it's not only your battle, but it was also our battle, Shin-Kun"
"No, you're wrong, it's not only your battle, but it was also our battle, Shin-Chan"
Reina and Esri retorted at the same time as they looked at Shinichi as they also smiled widely but Esri is the same as Shinichi, she also was a battle maniac. Shinichi on the other hand only looked at them for a second and smiled
"Oh! right, this is our battle." Shinichi said with a smile.
"I also wanted to fight too," Lisa said with her poker face
Fiona has also had the same face wanting to help too.
"of course, but I want you two to protect them. You two are the only one who I can trust these tasks and still has a lot of mana." Shinichi said as he pointed at the Arch Mages and Grand Mages that are still not fully recovered their lost mana
The two of them looked also at the mages and returned to look at Shinichi
"Alright, we will protect them," Lisa said
"Yes! So, fight to your heart's content." Fiona followed as she smiled sweetly and wink at Shinichi
Esri and Reina saw it and just smiled then ignored it.
"Elly, go to Fiona-san. Onii-chan will give you later high-class Demon meat later." Shinichi said as he patted Elly on the head
"Mhm, be careful onii-chan," Elly said as she flies to Fiona's shoulder
"I will" Shinichi replied and he turned to look at the 3 Arch Demons
"You two handle that 2 Arch Demon at the back. I will handle that guy in front" Shinichi said