Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha - Volume 13 - Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The Secret Conversation of Succubus

A few days before they leave for Rendval for the decisive battle against the current demon lord.

At the moderate faction’s headquarters, Wildart Castle, a serious conversation is happening in one of its corners.

That is the three succubi, bound by blood,

…Maria, Sheila-san, and Lucia-san too…

Mio, who sees this by chance, furrows her eyebrows.

“—Mother, Lucia-neesama, as expected, the ‘structural war’ is causing difficulties, yes?”

Maria asks with a serious face.

“It’s the method for it… If we’re not used to it, it would be difficult to figure out even with the three of us”

“That’s right. When handling several people at once, it would be inevitable to split our awareness and concentration. The traditional way to do it is to have more people on the attacking side and fewer people on the receiving end”

The reliable mother Sheila and Lucia are giving advice, like elders to someone younger.

“What have you done up until this point?”

“Of course, there’s been several ways around it… But this number of people is indeed a little difficult”

It’s the first time they’re trying this. At Sheila’s question, Maria answers with a worried look on her face, and at that,

…Maria… That’s right. Of course, she would be nervous…

Mio sympathizes.

Because she understands Maria’s feelings until it hurts.

—The battle against the current demon lord would have them send out appointed fighters from both sides to fight in teams.

Back when the Hero Clan changed Mio’s designation into an elimination target, They had a fight in the city within a barrier, three vs three… That fight was truly life-or-death, and it was very intense.

Even though they were able to fight and overcome… They had a locational advantage at the time.

Furthermore, as Sheila said, 1 Vs 2 and 2 Vs 1 have different difficulties.

Against Hayase Takashi who wields Byakko even now, Mio and Maria cooperated, and it took them their all.

Even in the fight against Zolgia, they had help from Yuki, but even that was just barely won.

And even among that, this fight against the current demon lord Leohart is against the strongest enemy they’ve had to face so far, and in great numbers too. Furthermore, the locational advantage is on Leohart’s side.

“…”

The life-or-death battle they would face soon makes Mio’s face naturally crease,

“Listen, Maria… What is most important is teamwork and formation”

Lucia begins lecturing Maria on practicality.

“Roles such as vanguard, rearguard, and backup can change in real-time, and when there’s a chance, attack all at once… When it comes to multiple people, it is important to match the breathing and eye contact of the participants. This isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, but we have a few days to go”

“Yes… If it’s like that, it’s not too late now.”

At Sheila’s encouraging words,

“…That’s right. It’s too soon to give up”

With a nod, hesitation seems to disappear from Maria’s face.

“Do your best, Maria.”

“We will try to help you.”

Seeing Maria surrounded by her kind mother and sister, Mio decides she will stop snooping and leave the place.

But –Like Maria, Mio is no longer lost.

–Surely after this, Maria would make a suggestion to Mio and the others.

That they have to strengthen their teamwork and formation.

Hence, she'll be in complete agreement.

To win this fight, to achieve a peaceful life.

Hence,

“…Let’s work hard, Maria”

As she walks away from that –Mio is unable to hear the next part of that conversation.

It’s one of the three, blood-related succubus,

“Seriously~ It’s nerve-wracking to have a 6P for the first time, so I’m glad for your advice”

“Don’t worry about it. I'll make sure to prepare a tonic for Basara.”

“It’s amazing if you manage to accomplish it… I’m excited just thinking about it.”