Vol 11 Chapter 4 (1/2)
Chapter 4 - The White Witch of the East
After Ouka and the others saw off Takeru, they once again confronted Mother Goose
Despite what she said to Takeru, the situation wasn't turned around They had to deal with the re Einherjars and Mother Goose
《”The enemy are suoons covered with ical Dragoons mere imitations with hero souls affixed to the were the souls”》
Thanks to infor the battles in the past, Ikaruga was faic-absorbent oons must have been instant char
《”Although it feels like they can be summoned endlessly, there's definitely a nu either”》
But Ikaruga didn'tthanks to that
There were quite a lot of Einherjars left, and their operator, Mother Goose was still alive and well
”won't you back down? Despite what Orochi said, I do not feel any need of sacrificing you”
””
”This is er”
Considering what Mother Goose said, it seerace time
As if to say she's not going to do anything as long as they don't do anything, Mother Goose re in a prayer's posture
Looking up they felt compassion and endless impudence
What on earth was she talking about after causing such destruction and slaughter They hadn't the least intention of backing down after all this time
The teams other than the 35th Platoon were the same
They had no intention to reconcile with nor forgive her
”Ootori-dono leave the Einherjars to us I would advise 35th Platoon to confront the White Witch”
Sage stood back to back with Ouka and said so
”Can you guys deal with these numbers?”
When she asked, he turned his sword around
”Even if not as well as you, but we still call ourselves elite above all, e you Leave it to us”
Ouka was puzzled hearing him say ”owe”
It would be one thing if it was Takeru, but Ouka didn't ree in her debt
”One day, I intend to properly show you ht without either of us dying”
”Wait did I meet you somewhere before?”
”No We met for the first time e formed the alliance”
Sage put on a little sether with his subordinates
”Go Go and end it this futile war”
She wanted to say so towards his back, but before she could she saw the members of Gods' Embers chase after him
”I don't owe you anything, butyou owe me here doesn't seem too bad”
”Mikado”
”It seele, powerful eneroups of enemies”
Without looking back even once, Yuzuho walked away together with her subordinates
”Once the war is over, I look forward toyou as enemies”
Although fearless, the tone of her voice wasn't gentle at all
Furthermore, even Kyouya moved away from Ouka and the others
”I'll do whatever I like You should be doin' the same”
With Nero on his shoulder, Kyouyamovements
”I've said it before, but I've no intention of settlin' in the Small Fry Platoon I'll be movin' flexibly”
”Kirigaya, you”
You don't have to struggle alone any longer
The moment she wanted to say that, Kyouya's shoulders trehter
”My revenge ain't over yet I'll murder that shi+tty priest and that shi+tty Chairle of mine I need to be the one to do it I won't move on unless I do it!”
””
”If it's you, you'll understand Ootori! I'e, that's all!”
Ouka couldn't say anything towards Kyouya's back as he rushed out
It was because she understood his feelings to a painful extent
There was no point unless you fulfilled your revenge by yourself In the end, Ouka too had fulfilled her revenge by herself It didn't end with just emptiness inside her thanks to her comrades and Takeru
Also, Kyouya now had an person i as Yoshi+e won't end with emptiness
Ouka closed her eyes, and together with coain
And,
”Saionji, take Suginaether”
Hearing Ouka's words, Usagi tried to return a question
”You're the only one who can provide opti”
”B-but I”
She had no confidence that she'll be able to catch up with those movements
Of course Ouka and the others were overwhelmed by the speed they were unable to folloith their eyes It would be a heavy burden to Usagi who hadn't received any
But all of them were forced into the same, desperate battles Despite that, the one ould help out Takeru the ht
Mari lined up next to Ouka and shrugged
”I agree You've quit being hui-chan”
”But I haven't quit being one at all?!”
She felt she was told so horrible
”You always save us at criticalthe best bits!”
”Right”
Ouka responded to Mari and reloaded the stake-firing ic circles on her feet
To Usagi, it felt like their backs said ”take care of Takeru”
It see She wondered where did the tre come from
Was it fear? Tension? Or ue?
She noticed that it was actually excite was her body, but her heart was tinged with heat
Bearing the gun's belt on her shoulder, Usagi said to the backs of the two
”——I will not acknowledge your dying, the two of you!
” ”Roger!” ”
And then, Usagi started running
To where Takeru was
Magic Academy West Side's Seventh Student Squad
With the captain who held aboic power, the squad was composed of members with many faults and was entrusted with dirty work of the academy's dark part
No et new achieveher-ups to leave their comrade to die, they left and decided to join the Heretic Alliance
Despite beco heretics, they didn't lose their pride as purebloods
Protecting the weak, guiding the as pureblood's duty
No ive those who trample the weak
Therefore——they despised this war
They will continue to lend a helping hand to those who need it, regardless of whether they have ic power or not
They will not show any ated
No matized, even if they aren't understood at all, they will continue to embrace their pride
”you guys Letwithyou”
Told that by Sage, his comrades paled in astonishment
Without noticing that, Sage tried to continue
”If I e to survive this battle, I”
”C-C-Captain sir! Let's leave it at that! Don't say any more!”
”T-that's right Whenever you say such things it never ends too well!”
”You bunch! You don't have to tell hiht?! Captain is also bothered by that y'know?!”
The upset s
In fact, Sage always said this kind of thanks to his co a toast once they're back or about eatingsentimental words he rushed in a suicidal attack
At tie transcendental pinch, so his subordinates wanted him to have some self-awareness but
”Fuu you're right No point saying so that doesn't fit me huh”
Acting at his own pace, Sage ignored his members' words and smiled in nihilistic manner
It was always like this Although Sage was a reliable captain, but he was also quite an airhead, ht up
However, even including that, his subordinates admired him
For better or worse, he was a man who didn't know lies
”Words are needless, huh Let's go then It's not like we started facing hopeless difference in strength today”
Sage poised his sand ”Hrunting” in front like a knight and expanded a rust-color ic circle as he walked
Seeing the aboe squinted
The ancient property ”Rust” because it reminded the Pureblood Party of bloodstains, it was hated as an abominable power
However, Sage knew that it was impossible for the user's mind to be influenced by their property Just like his adoptive older sister who fell into darkness despite holding a ”Radiance” property that was opposite of his ”Rust”, human nature was determined by their experiences and memories
Saving one of his coe had come to the outside world
Sage was asked to by the father who misunderstood his beliefs and disinherited him
In case so happens, I want you to stop your adoptive sister, he said
But when he had come to this side, that case had been resolved by Ootori Ouka
Thus, his only reason for fighting left was to stop this war
”we finally have a just cause, a battle worth of us purebloods casting our bodies into It's dissatisfying to haveto this fight”
Excellent Without any hesitation, the Seventh Squad challenged this battle
To stop this war
Even if no one learns about it, this honor, this pride, it was appropriate for their own hu acted and despised as a dirty squad
”Seventh Student Squad's captain, Sage Wallenstein——heading out!”
Waving their wands, the Seventh Squad threw themselves into a honorable battle
God's Embers' Sixth Miko's Guard Troop
Starting as a coalition of religions, the organization had changed into Gods' Embers orshi+ped a coanization were several existences called ” with God
But in fact, there was nowith this super-existence that was God The ht of the miko's faith power capable of miracles in other words, they were indicated by the aic
A twelve mikos, the power of Sixth Miko was the weakest Or rather, herin showiness
The First Miko whom Mikado Yuzuho used to serve had theto the First Miko for some time, Yuzuho started to doubt her miracles that were only showy
She finally snapped when she h her miracle poere plain, Yuzuho was impressed by her benevolence and faith, then over the objections fros she had herself appointed as the Sixth Miko's Guards' captain
It was noble of the strong to protect the weak
But, for weak to try protecting the weak that pious attitude of the Sixth Miko charmed Yuzuho As for what happened after she was appointed as the captain of the Sixth Miko's Guard, it was just as she told Takeru when they formed alliance
Along with a prayer, Yuzuho started walking towards an Einherjar alone
Her subordinates in the back stopped, fell on their knees and started engravinghands
”””””We are blessed by God's hand, and we beco, we become those who banish the wicked”””””
As they spoke the ”teaching” that was the saraved circles with the circle beneath Yuzuho's feet The engraved circles have caused Yuzuho's circle to shi+ne even stronger
Then, the round with her spear, her body rapped by a silvery-white armor
”We, shall become the foundation for the weak”
Yuzuho opened her eyes wide and released the power of her subordinates that was inside her
The five subordinates strengthened Yuzuho, and she held that power in order to strike down evil
That was the Sixth Guard's cooperation
”God's Embers' Sixth Miko's Guard Troop's captain, Mikado Yuzuho——heading out!”
This was——the great strength to protect the weak
Kirigaya Kyouya carried Nero on his shoulder and with a smile, looked up at the sky
Raindrops started to fall from the clouds
It felt unsettling It felt sinister He could even hear the sounds of thunder
——It was great weather for a battle
”Hey, shi+tty gun”
Kyouya casually called out to Nero
《”what is it?”》
”You told ht, that there's no e in my heart”
《””》
”But in the first place, ain't you all Chairman's property? Whether Ootori Ouka's Vlad or you, what point is there for you to cooperate with us?”
Hearing Kyouya's question, Nero snorted
《”We Relic Eaters have no goal We ht Hoe born, how did we receive personalities, I guess only Vlad's the only one who cares about that I in particular couldn't care less what happens to Master or Akira y'kno〜 If you die I'll just contract with someone elsee, even if you turn cripple I'll just switch out”》
””
《”Having a Master like you isy'know You don't die nor you turn into a cripple the contract lessly continues and your passion went puff, sory I can't bear it”》
I don't care as long as I get my compensation
In other words, I'e, is what Nero said
Kyouya smiled
It was si else behind it, it was so sickeningly sih
Thinking of it now, contracting with Nero ht have been inevitable
Nero's nature was similar to his own
If it was so troubling then she should just discard the contract, but Nero didn't do that
Why was it?
《”Still your vengeance was most delicious of all I've had so far Aaa-ah, what a waste what a waaaste”》
So that's why she stuck to him
Good grief, she absolutely dishonest
If she likes him, then she should just say so
”You say I've got no vengeance in my heart? You seriously sayin' that?”
Kyouya spat down and laughed baring his teeth
”I'll feed you the best frory then eat all ya want!”
He caused his anger to boil over
At the saic circle was deployed beneath his feet and poison started eroding Kyouya's body
”I'un! Nothin' ties me, I've no hesitation, there's no one stoppin' me, only someone waitin' forto do! I'll ser for my enemies, there's no stuff better than this is there!”
《””》
”——Revenge! Long-awaited revenge! Let's do it Nero! Slaughter the away those fuckers' heads!
Revenge That was their power The power to survive
After saying so he extended his tongue and with an extre
The first Einherjar that caught his eye That first one to take revenge on
No grudge against hi in front of hiood or evil Just blow theet himself
When they were still 15th platoon's students, everyone said they're weaklings Kyouya knew they were laughed at in the shadows as a gathering of ordinary half-assed people who ant Even if they did their best they could only get 4th or 3rd place They didn't have a sliver of talent, even though they did their best they stood in place
As their captain, Kyouya was the sa
So what, he laughed
No eniuses
So what about it, he laughed
I'ar
《”I don't like it if it's too refreshi+ng you know”》
”Disliking food without trying it is no good!”
Leaping forward, Kyouya shoved the shotgun in front of the Einherjar's eyes
A buckshot from zero distance
But the poas too low Even froood
So what
Rapid fire He earnestly pulled the trigger time after time
It's still no good Eneo down
The railgun's aiic bullet is fired
Kyouya aardly rolled on the ground and avoided thetheinto tonfa form this time, he smashes into the Einherjar
No good It doesn't work Einherjar won't go down Weak It's too weak Not enough, not enough, not enough
Not enough, not enough, more, more more beat him down beat him beat him beat him!
That's how I unsightly continued to do so far!
There's nothing else but tenacity in me!
”URRRRAAAAAaaaAAaaAaAAAaAAAAaAAAaaaaaAAAAAAA!!”
Shot after shot, he htly forward His power increased
And then finally Kyouya got rid of one Einherjar
With his breathing rough, Kyouya laughed merrily covered in sweat
As if to surround him, three Einherjars floated in the air
Kyouya laughed Nero Laughed
《”It wasn't too bad Hunger〜 is the best spice they say, right? ”》
In this hopeless situation, Nero provoked him
Fine by me That's how it has to be
He raised joyful Nero in tonfa form
And then Kyouya,
”AntiMagic Acadee, start uppp!!”
Together with his coainst powerful opponents
To survive until he wins
”So, noto stop your resistance, are you”
Mother Goose as devoted to her prayers had opened her eyes slightly and looked at Ouka and Mari
”Benevolent Goddess wannabe, huh What you're doing is just a ht here!”
”you took away the place we belong to, don't think we'll forgive you!”
”Your anger is just I do not think you can understand our dignity However, you should avoid tasting pain and suffering”
Mother didn't turn the two's anger nor ignored it, she received it like awith her children
But Ouka and Mari weren't as well-brought up and adult as to back down obediently with just this
Ouka turned Vlad's two guns at Mother Goose and fired stakes Mari too, had released the hoarded ic power to send Mother an 《Aurora Canon》
Although they were nearly impossible to defend froet through right away The ene what kind of abilities she has was the priority
However, even as the stake and the shell closed on her, Mother Goose didn't show any estures to build up a protective barrier
And, the moment the attack seemed to have hit her,
——Suddenly, Mother Goose's figure disappeared
”Transfer ic!”
Ouka shouted and tried to stay vigilant of her surroundings
”You two cannot win against me”
Along with the voice, so as cold as ice touched Ouka's spine
The ertips touched, indescribable terror assaulted her
Even though she wanted to avoid, her body wouldn't move The intimidation from behind was extraordinary Orochi's thirst for blood was incredible, but this woman was on a different level
Feeling as if they were stared froh to cover entire world, the two desperately sed their screams
They realized it was very likely they will be killed
”it's simple for me to obliterate the two of you like this If possible, I don't want to do it The reason for that, is your friend, Kusanagi Takeru-san”
Saying Takeru's name, Mother closed her eyes
”If I kill you, he will most likely enter God Hunter form without any hesitation If possible, I would like to avoid that so that it doesn't go as that man wishes it to”
”nhh”
”You already know Ootori Sougetsu's goal, don't you? If God Hunter is complete and kills him, the world will perish We can't afford to let the ”Seat of God” to be lost along with hi at Godhood”
Mother's Goose tone of voice lowered
In it, sounded a firm will
The will said, I won't give you any race
”——Back down, this is your last chance”
Mother said that in low, ru voice
Even though their bodies shook with fear they couldn't find an epithet to describe, Ouka and Mari looked back and su spirit leaped away
”I refuse!” ”Not happening!”
Ouka fired a stake and Mari had drawn a boith 《Aurora Arrow》
As expected, Mother Goose's figure disappeared
Ouka spread her wings and Mari expanded the flight rings on her legs, both soaring high into the sky at high speed
They couldn't stop
The enemy can appear from anywhere
Rise up and try circling at least a little——
”《Geirskögul》”
A voice had come from above Mari as she rose up to the sky
The moment she tried to look upwards in a hurry——a spear that looked like a giant bird has assaulted her back
”No way——ghghh?!”
The size of that giant bird was comparable with that of a jumbo jet
It wasthe voice she had corrected the flight path doards and fortunately, she got out of it with just her shoulder being gouged out
As she held down the blood spilling from her shoulder, Mari tried to launch an attack on Mother Goose overhead
”《Skeggjöld》”
However, Mother Goose who should have been above, was suddenly below Mari
A huge axe reuillotine assaulted Mari
It's blade's length surpassed a hundred meters
In addition to the constant usage of transfer ic circle deploy speed were instant It wasn't so a human could do
Just how ic power did she have?
I can't avoid it, when Mari though that,
”Nikaido!”
Ouka flapped her wings and charged into Mari whose posture broke as if clinging to her
Tackled, Mari's body took a く shape
Thanks to that she was able to avoid it, but the moment Mari looked up to complain——Mother Goose was already ahead of where they avoided to and expanding her ic circles
The ain, coeometric pattern
”《Herja》”
A strange ic was activated
An ar a chorus has suddenly appeared froht that looked like so out of myths, Mari paled
”What's with you and your ic dammit!”
She had never seen or heard of it She didn't even knohether it was suic
And above all, it was too huge to deal with
”S-stop being slow and stupid!!”
Suddenly, Ouka kicked Mari away
”Ootori Ouka?!”
At the saels
Although Vlad stretched out a protective barrier just before that, Mari could see Ouka be sed by ic of non-standard intensity
The arround As if nothing happened, everything fell silent
Soundlessly, Mother Goose has come down in front of Mari who stood in mid-air, stunned
”My ic cannot be used by humans It's natural that you haven't seen it before”
”Angel Suht”
”No It is not Myth Su It is merely a reproduction of Gods and Sacred Treasures of Norse Mythology's world using , mere imitations”
Norse Mythology's world just now, Mother Goose certainly said that
While worried about Ouka's safety, Mari glared at Mother Goose
There was a vital reaction from below Ouka was alive Mari had to earn some time for her to recover
”You aren't huht?”
””
”I'm quite confident of ic power is abnor you continuously use transfer ic on top of that It's not soe”
Even if it can be used, it's not so a human can do Mari was confident her predictions were on the mark
This woman was most likely
”I would like to resolve one ic It's my intrinsic performance”
Intrinsic perfor
What had those were——
”As you uessed——I anir” the spear of God's Authority that the chief God of the Norse Mythology's world, Odin had used”
”Gungnir?”
It was a name of a weapon practically everyone heard of
Odin's name too, was literally left behind in this world as a myth The interference between the world of Gods and huical Heritages were said to have been created thanks to the interference of Norse Mythology's Gods, and a Einherjars there were many who have inherited factors of the Gods
”It seenir you know and I probably don't match, do they”
The origin of this world was the collision of the previous world with the world of the Norse Mythology At the very least that as written in Mineshi+ro Kazuical World” where the Heretic Alliance's headquarters were, was the best proof of that
In other words, there was a high possibility of Norse Mythology's nonsense being left in this world
”The legends of the Norse Gods you know of are a result of the history being altered by the collision of worlds It is not true that the Nordic Gods were on friendly terms with humans In the previous worlds, humans and Gods were at war after all”
””
”Back then, humans artificially made an individual that was a fusion of a God and a hu Sacred Treasures, and were trying to destroy the Norse Mythology's world That individual is the current Ootori Sougetsu”
””
”The world of Norse Mythology could exist thanks to Odin by taking the Chief God's life they would able to destroy the world That man had killed the Gods all over the world, and in the end he tried to lay his hand on Odin As his last act of struggle, Odin transferred the ical world itself and had it collide with the human world”
Mother Goose squinted and looked down slightly
”——That is this world's, this universe's origin After the collision, the world was reconstructed and the history of the original world and the ether, resulting with this”
””
”This world's ic is the Gods' factor the power of the Gods itself A concept that didn't exist in the previous world Therefore, I'ic and science, humans and witches——”
”——Like I fuckin' care Your talking isn't just boring but also da”
As if cutting short her story with a sharp knife, Mari knead ic power
While ic circles in the sky, she ridiculed Mother Goose at full power
”You start rattling on about stuff I didn't ask about, really The world's origin? The war between Gods and humans? Coooouldn't care less, at the very least, I'm not interested”
Making an expression as if she wanted to spit, Mari showed Mother Goose her er
”Stuff like world, God, who's good and who's bad, even if I know all of it, what I need to do doesn't change I'ed”
That's why, there was no
She really didn't give a shi+t It was just as Takeru said
The truth is unnecessary In order to get what they wanted, they had to get rid of Mother Goose and Orochi
Seeing Mari try fighting in this situation, Mother Goose slightly furrowed her eyebrows
'This war is for the sake of re this world in a correct form You, who are a witch should know the distorted values of this world and the grief on the topic of discriic I will correct that distortion, I shall give s and make a peaceful world”