Chapter 28 (1/2)

When the blade reaches (5)

「…Kuh!!」

Yuuto concentrated all his nerves between his palm.

A treasure tool to help Risty.

He must make it.

(Material. Composition. Frame. ーーImage is a sword. Disregard Physical Strength. Magic Strength, Minimum. Concept is cutting. However, exclude cutting ability. Defining exception. Setting Except Clause. ーーMagic, enchantment, sickness, pollution…Think. Crush all the possibilities) 1

He only has one chance to cut. Yuuto doesn’t want to regret that moment as much as possible, Yuuto executed it as fast as possible.

(Rule for Exception Derivation. Exception Derivation is set. Defining cutting permission. Cuttinng condition is setーー…)

Headache reverbs on his head. His consciousness is nearly taken by the buzzing from afar.

He can’t be confused even a bit. He must not damage Risty’s soul.

Sanctuary. Yuuto’s brain fired an alarm as he willingly step on the danger. It’s the limit of his ability. Pa.s.sing the compromise. Disregarding the time deferment. Various factors, Yuuto’s ability overflowed and attacked his brain cell.

Putting all of his consciousness, Yuuto absolutely devoted his all to his miraculous ability.

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「Deeeyaaaaaa!!!!」

Keeping her away from Yuuto, Asuka swing her whole body against Risty. The sword with sharpness that cuts off the atmosphere attacks Risty.

However all of it was dodged by the cool faced Risty.

「…Fumu」

Asuka in front of Risty is wavering, she noticed behind pa.s.sing through. When she looked back, she already is behind at that time.

*Riiiiiin*, an unbelievably cool slas.h.i.+ng sound echoed.

「In all, that’s the 24th combination. …It seems that it’s impossible to tear of that armor」

The double edged word doesn’t feel a response, Risty tilted her head in curiosity. Seeing that, Asuka fixed her beathing.

(I’m fine. Yuuto’s protective gear is also effective on Captain Risty. I have to devote myself on buying time until Yuuto returns)

Preparing her scarlet sword, Asuka looked at Risty. She’s certainly strong. She doesn’t feel like she’ll win. But, Asuka has no intention of losing.

(Although it’s not my power. It’s my prided defense. If captain can’t damage me, I only have to hit her. …It’s okay. I can do it)

In this case, she doesn’t care about her well being. Yuuto might get mad but Asuka swung her sword to Risty’s feet.

(As long as I s.n.a.t.c.h her mobility…)

Before she finished thinking about it, Risty pa.s.sed right in front of Asuka again.

「…Nuu…!!?」

That moment, a shock runs through Asuka’s right chest. The tightening continues, Asuka looked back in wonder.

(Why!? Even though I’m wearing armor!?)

Asuka carefully took distance, Risty looked grinning.

「Fuumu. It should’ve pierced the armor. …Fufu, very well. It seems you have also trained your body. That invincible defense, is the reason why you’re the seventh」

Smiling like a snake coiling around her, Asuka’s spine trembled.

(I would’ve died without the ringsーー)

Her pulse got faster.

She aims at the parts not protected by the armor. Although the result was natural, Asuka isn’t a doll standing upright. Risty slips through her stance, Asuka chewed her molar.

She might die.

It’s the norm she had accepted already.

(C-calm down. Captain’s attack isn’t reaching me yetーー)

Blade. In front of her. Just like that, Risty’s blade pierces Asuka’s eyeball.

「Hou. Even the eyeball is impossible」

Asuka was taken aback from fear of Risty’s sword. Risty took distance after hitting.

(…Eye. Thank G.o.d. It’s in the effective range of the ring)

*Kyumu Kyumu*, the tip of her chest tightens, Asuka’s pulse throw up. *Doku Doku*, cold sweat spread out her glands.

(I’m fine. I’m fine. Believe. Believe in Yuuto’s treasure tool)

‘Haahaa’, Asuka’s breathing got rough, Risty stared at her. *Perori*, sticking out her tongue, ‘How should I kill her?’ is the pleasure of the predator.

「Blow and slash are both invalid. Eyeball is no exception either. …Fumu. As expected」

Now then, to do it. Risty’s eyes whisper so, Asuka retreats.