Point-Blank War Dance

**Point-Blank War Dance** is the fourth episode of the *How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord* series. It aired on July 26, 2018.

## Synopsis

*Managing to deal with the Fallen Edelgard at the Bridge of Ulrug, Diablo returns to Faltra City and faces off against another Fallen Gregore.*

### Plot

Refugees head into Faltra City believing they'll be safe from the incoming demon invaders, because of Celes' barrier that she erected over the city. Unbeknownst to them, she was in a pickle because of her former subordinate Galluk turned into a Fallen by the name of Gregore. Rem and Celes escape from the Peace of Mind Inn and once they reach a dead end, Gregore confronts the two and Rem summons **Asulau**. However, the summon is easily beaten with a single punch. From the sky, Emile lands nearby Rem and Celes, while a large group of adventurers arrive at the scene to help them. Emile then fights against Gregore, but despite being over powered by his opponent, he stubbornly fights on, following his creed as a defender of all women.

Meanwhile, at the Bridge of Ulug, Diablo's fight against Edelgard continues. Stating the futility, of Edelgard's attacks against him, Edelgard prepares to use **Sacrifice Charge** against Diablo, but it is ineffective against him. Astonished that her special attack had no effect on him, Edelgard is taunted by Diablo who notes that her attack was the first time he was ever damaged since entering that world. Just then Boris notifies Diablo that Faltra city has been invaded by a Fallen and attacking Celes and Rem. Realizing the dire situation, Diablo then begins to cast a Grand Magic Spell and warns Edelgard to withdraw or he'll cast it. On the other hand, Edelgard refuses to back down therefore, Diablo casts **White Nova**, which eviscerates the surrounding area, including demon army. Although heavily wounded, Edelgard manages to survive the spell and wasting no time, Diablo uses the magic spell called **Return** and he along with Shera teleport back to the town.

By that time, Gregore has already defeated the adventurers that surrounded him and a heavy wounded Emile refuses to concede defeat. Just then, Diablo arrives and casts a wind spell on Gregore sending him backward. Before starting his battle against Gregore, Diablo thanks Emile for his efforts and reassures him that he'll take it from there. He then gives Celes a healing power to treat Emile's wounds and then confronts Gregore. Starting the fight off, Gregore casts **Dark Bullet**, but the spell is instantly reflected back at Gregore by Diablo's ring. Diablo then uses his own **Dark Bullet** spell that breaks off most of Gregore's protective skin. In retaliation, Gregore uses **Dark Press**, however, that move is reflected back onto Gregore and Diablo then casts multiple **Dark Press** of his own. The gravitational force to the attack pins Gregore to the ground who then begs for mercy, but Diablo shows none. He then finishes Gregore off with the magic spell **Naraku**. The fight now over, Shera tearfully embraces Diablo and Rem grabs Diablo's hand and thanks him for saving her. Trying to act in character, Diablo proclaims the only reason why he helped Rem was because she belongs to him due to the slave collar around her neck.

Eventually, the death toll of the attack on the city is released, and the majority of lives lost were adventurers. Ten days later after the attack on the city, Diablo rests on his bed and is nearly courted by Shera, who is sequentially stopped by Rem with a drop kick. This causes the two to latch onto Diablo's arms until Sylvie arrives in their room. She informs the group that the Lord of the City was given a non-negotiable ultimatum to handover Shera within ten days or else a war would be waged. Hence the Lord of the City and Sylvie request Diablo to prevent the war from occurring.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

* Celestine Baudelaire
* Rem Galleu
* Gregore
* Galluk's remains
* Emile Bichelberger
* Shera L. Greenwood
* Boris Marcus
* Diablo
* Edelgard
* Mei
* Sylvie

## Abilities Used

### Known Abilities

* **Sword Smite**
* **Sacrifice Charge**
* **White Nova**
* **Return**
* **Dark Bullet**
* **Dark Press**
* **Naraku**

## Differences from the Light Novel

* Diablo's fight with Gregore omitted the other Darkness spells Diablo used after using his own Dark Press and skips directly to finishing with Naraku.
* Diablo's《Return》spell teleports him to an unfamiliar part of Faltra. Shera leads the way to Rem.

## Trivia

* In the English dub, Shera points out that «Magic Reflection» comes from Diablo’s ring whereas in other media, everyone thinks «Magic Reflection» is his own power.