Vol 13 Chapter 5 (2/2)
towards him from the sky.
”Everyone, please do as we decided earlier. Hurry and run!”
G.o.dou instantly yelled.
In his current condition, only one incarnation was actually available. In
order to fight the most effectively under such restrictions, G.o.dou had
already discussed with the girls their battle plan for today.
Although contrary to expectations was the enemy's use of existences
surpa.s.sing divine beasts as her servants —
But the fact remained unchanged that their plan was the best and only
solution. Only that the risk of the ”bait” role had vastly increased...
Erica, Yuri, Liliana and Ena all scattered according to plan.
This was to distance themselves from G.o.dou. Just before she left, Erica
seemed to be yelling something but G.o.dou could not catch her words
clearly.
The incoming [White Stallion] from the sky kicked G.o.dou using its front
legs. To him, it felt like being sent flying by a collision with a giant dump
truck.
G.o.dou felt pain from his body as if it was broken all over. He was blown
high up into the air. In addition, the burning flames enveloping the [White
Stallion] had spread over to his body.
Turned into a tumbler toy on fire, G.o.dou flew through the sky.
The kicking attack did not kill him instantly, probably because he crossed
his arms at the last moment to protect his head. In that case...
His remaining move could now be unleashed — !
”All evil-doers, tremble before my strength...”
Now awakened in G.o.dou's body was combat power and endurance
obtained in exchange for heavy injuries.
”Upon my mighty self, I shall bear the symbol of the raging camel!”
Falling down on the sand, G.o.dou felt pain all over, but the [Camel] was the
ferocious and stalwart incarnation with immense pain toleration. Thanks to
this blessing, G.o.dou could endure and stood up immediately.
Increasing his magical power at the same time, he dispelled the [White
Stallion]'s flames on his body.
The golden flames he received had been scorching G.o.dou's body until
now.
An ordinary human probably would have burned completely, without even
a bone remaining. However, these flames were not powerful enough to
overcome a Campione's magical resistance and hence disappeared
instantly.
Despite suffering burns all over his body, G.o.dou was able to endure the
current level of pain.
However, an ominous voice descended from the sky above.
'Fufufu. The show has only just begun, Kusanagi-sama. — O guardian of
the righteous, I offer sacrifice and invite you. The one who grants victory
and grace, I will perform justice, please direct me towards the light and the
righteous path!'
G.o.dou was greatly stunned. To think she was capable of using these spell
words!?
Ignoring G.o.dou in his state of shock, the [White Stallion] galloped through
the sky once more. In the next instant, the white bronco transformed and
expanded in the air.
Unbelievably, it became a gigantic beast measuring ten meters long!
A goat with jet black fur. As if swimming freely in the water, it flew leisurely
through the air.
”It changed form...!?”
As G.o.dou watched in shock, the black goat overhead — the [Goat]
incarnation began to bleat.
BAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Instantly, the goat's giant body released an extra large bolt of lightning,
striking mercilessly at G.o.dou on the ground and his surroundings.
Fortunately, G.o.dou had already raised his magical power just now.
Even divine lightning should not be able to defeat a Campione so easily.
”Gun— huh!?”
Suffering the terrifying lightning strike, G.o.dou found himself sprawling
paralyzed on the beach.
Although pain was only natural, his entire body felt numb. During winter,
one's fingertip often suffered pain from the shock of static electricity. The
current feeling was now a thousand times more intense than that.
And the numbing pain was experienced throughout his body.
G.o.dou surmised he had been bathed in quite a powerful electrical current.
A throbbing pain now attacked his heart.
Incredibly, the lightning breached both a Campione's magical resistance
and the [Camel]'s endurance, wrecking G.o.dou's body to such an extent.
The lightning's power had completely surpa.s.sed expectations.
However, the [Goat] flying in the sky had also exhausted almost all of its
magical power.
The lightning just now should have depleted the majority of its usable
power. In that case, a second strike was not coming— just as G.o.dou
concluded, yet another transformation took place.
The black goat turned back to the form of the [White Stallion].
Enveloped in golden flames, the white bronco flying in the sky — Fiercely
kicking the air as it flew, the horse swiftly rose in height. Its figure vanished
amidst the dark clouds covering the sky.
Immediately afterwards.
Wrapped in a golden explosion of flames, the [White Stallion] was cras.h.i.+ng
down like a burning meteorite.
The target was obviously Kusanagi G.o.dou on the ground. Without any
remaining strength to evade, G.o.dou was currently lying collapsed on the
beach. Furthermore, the [Ram] that had saved him numerous times from
the verge of death was already stolen!
An unprecedented crisis. The two paladinos intervened at this very
moment.
”Midian's destruction, hereby effected!”
Accompanied by spell words of destruction, Liliana shot an arrow of light.
Sniping at the [White Stallion] that was cras.h.i.+ng towards the earth's
surface like a meteor, the sacred silver bow shot an arrow that instantly
split into eight, tracing out separate trajectories towards their prey. Since
the [White Horse] was galloping towards G.o.dou in a straight line, there
was no way for it to evade the arrows.
All eight arrows found their mark.
The pure white body of the horse, beautiful and strong, was tragically
pierced in eight separate locations, two each on its forehead, neck, chest
and torso respectively. But in spite of that, the white stallion's descent did
not slow down.
Enduring the severe injuries, it galloped towards G.o.dou, bringing its flames
along!
Just as the horse's fiery hooves were mere meters away from shattering
G.o.dou's with their kicks, Erica struck the horse of flame from the side.
”O horns, collapse the walls of Jericho!”
Sacred exterminators were briefly granted the ability to fly.
Using this power, Erica flew in a straight line, charging decisively. Striking
the airborne [White Stallion] from the side, she stabbed with the tip of her
lance.
A full-powered thrust with the lance. Even the [White Stallion] was blown
away by this attack.
NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIGH!!
The white bronco fell and rolled on the beach, bringing Erica along with it
as it neighed shrilly. It was a cry of pain. The blade of sacred extermination
had buried itself into the [White Stallion]'s body, inflicting heavy injuries.
Erica swiftly stood up and brandished the lance.
She intended to make a final decisive thrust. However, another
transformation took place.
First of all, the flames enveloping the pure white horse turned black in
color.
Next, the slender face of the horse transformed into a st.u.r.dy bull's head.
However, its torso was human — a human body covered with bulging
muscles. Moreover, its size was expanding.
Immediately, the white horse had completely transformed into a five meter
tall giant.
With a stalwart bull's head, this was a bull-headed giant. Furthermore, a
layer of short, dense, black fur covered its entire body.
”— ! This is the [Bull] incarnation!?”
Erica wielded her lance to thrust at the bull-headed giant.
But at the same time, the giant went ”moo” and boldly swung its long, thick,
black, right arm, easily sending the incoming lance flying together with
Erica's slender body.
”Yaaaaaaaaah!”
Struck by the [Bull] renowned for its strength, Erica was blown away almost
a hundred meters.
With that, she fell into the emerald-green sea. Even so, she still managed
to block the mighty arm with her s.h.i.+eld, thereby avoiding a critical injury. In
spite of all that, she did not loose grip of her weapons. Rather
commendable in fact.
”Erica!”
Seeing her longtime friend and rival sent flying, Liliana shot an arrow of
light.
The arrow was aimed straight towards the [Bull]'s incarnation of the
bull-headed giant. A flash of silver flew towards the black bull's head, but
the giant nimbly avoided the arrow.
Make no mistake, nimbly indeed. With agile motions one could not imagine
from its gigantic body, the giant leaped up high.
Then the [Bull] landed before G.o.dou's eyes.
It had made its way towards Kusanagi G.o.dou who was lying collapsed on
the ground all this time, paralyzed from the electrical attack from earlier!
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM The bull roared ferociously,
lifting its foot up high.
It was planning to crush G.o.dou beneath the sole of its ma.s.sive foot.
”...My body, please endure a while longer!”
A crisis of desperate proportions. Nevertheless, this was actually a rare
and perfect opportunity.
G.o.dou shouted at his sprawling painful body and started rolling on the
sand. Two seconds later, the [Bull]'s foot crushed the spot where G.o.dou
was lying earlier!
”I am the strongest, All enemies, all who harbor enmity will be
vanquished !”
Chanting Verethragna's scripture during this time, G.o.dou increased the
[Camel]'s power.
The pain consuming his entire body subsided slightly. The sense of
paralysis also dissipated gradually. The rest would rely on tenacity and
fighting spirit. G.o.dou gritted his teeth and yelled:
”Daaah!”
Standing up through sheer willpower, G.o.dou took a leap —
The bull-headed giant was five meters tall. Owing to the mighty leap, the
ferocious bull's black fur-covered face was now right in front of G.o.dou.
Next, using the [Camel]'s leg strength, he unleashed a spinning kick at the
[Bull]'s cheeks.
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
The [Bull] cried hoa.r.s.ely, its giant body falling over backwards.
The attack was effective, for it succeeded in inflicting substantial pain. But
this was nowhere near fatal — With a glint of light flas.h.i.+ng across its eyes,
the [Bull] reached out with its stout right arm and caught G.o.dou!
”Gwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Gripped in the black giant's hand, G.o.dou screamed tragically.
All the bones in his body were creaking. Very soon, they were all going to
be snapped, crushed and shattered.
The [Camel] incarnation possessed even better resilience than a
Campione's illogically st.u.r.dy body. Nevertheless, no matter how stalwart,
this body would surely reach its limits within a minute or two!
Even so, G.o.dou still smiled with joy.
As guerrilla fighters, the girls on standby surely would not let this
opportunity go to waste.
”O imperial blade Ama no Murak.u.mo, in your best interests which I
shoulder, grant power unto me!”
Arriving as expected, Seishuuin Ena was sprinting from the distance, her
”partner” in hand!
Filling herself with the divine sword's spirit, divine possession was
achieved.
”Yaaaaaaah!”
Ena jumped up high and swung Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi overhead
using the ha.s.sou-no-kamae stance.^
Amplified by the might of divine possession, this full-powered slash
appeared to spew flames as it made a deep cut on the bull-headed giant's
humanoid back. Unable to withstand the attack, the [Bull] fell upon its
knees and released its grip on G.o.dou.
”Gun...”
Tossed onto the sand, G.o.dou groaned. His injuries were very severe
indeed.
G.o.dou vomited blood but the [Bull]'s heavy injuries were equally serious.
Furthermore, ten-odd arrows of light flew in approach immediately. These
were the arrows of extermination shot by Liliana.
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!?
Struck by the arrows, the bull giant roared in pain.
Lying sprawled on the ground and helpless, it had apparently exhausted its
strength.
”Your Majesty, are you okay!?”
Having made display worthy of a mighty general, Ena called out with worry.
G.o.dou nodded in response as he panted heavily. This was the best
possible battle plan achievable with only the [Camel] incarnation currently
at his disposal. At least he pulled it off successfully.
Oh well, as a battle plan it was actually quite simple.
More injury resistant than anyone else, G.o.dou was to attract the divine
beasts' attention. At the same time, Ena's role was to perform guerilla
attacks using Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi whenever enemies showed
openings while busy with the ”bait.” As for Erica and Liliana, they were
tasked with supporting G.o.dou and Ena as appropriate.
Simple as that.
That said, given their current battle potential, there was no other way to
fight.
In actual fact, were the enemies of divine beast cla.s.s, the [Camel]
incarnation could have lasted for surprisingly long durations. In that event,
breaking through using these foolhardy tactics could very well have
succeeded.
But unexpectedly, the G.o.ddess was capable of using Verethragna's
incarnations as her p.a.w.ns —
”Wha— !?”
”This time, it's... The [Wind] incarnation!?”
Faced with shock and surprise, G.o.dou and Ena were swept into the
suddenly manifesting whirlwind. The bull-headed humanoid giant, in other
words, the [Bull] that was just defeated, had lost physical form and
transformed into a tornado.
Normally, Kusanagi G.o.dou was the one switching between combat powers
in a diverse display.
But this time, the side suffering at the hands of these transformations was
G.o.dou himself.
Part 4
The wind strengthened all at once and became a tornado by the time one
could notice.
It started out as a small whirlwind only ten-odd meters in diameter. But
now, it had become a violent vortex of wind swirling everything up into the
sky, baring its fangs towards G.o.dou and Ena.
This was likely working on the same principle as the lightning released by
the [Goat] just now.
Elevating its power to the maximum possible in exchange for
instantaneous depletion of the majority of magical power. In this manner,
the Campione and the divine-possessed sword user were devoured by the
tornado and swept up into the air.
It felt like being thrown into a ma.s.sive was.h.i.+ng machine...
Caught in the tornado, G.o.dou and Ena were spun dozens of rotations at
high speed.
”Gun... Your Majesty! Use Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi together with
Ena— Please!”
Ena yelled as she tumbled around in the vortex of the storm.
Her voice should have been drowned out by the roaring wind.
Nevertheless, G.o.dou heard her loud and clear. Her thoughts were being
transmitted through Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi which they shared.
Thanks to that, G.o.dou was able to know the Hime-Miko of the Sword's
wishes without even asking.
”Okay, Seishuuin! Let's go!”
He imagined the two of them swinging Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi
together.
This was what G.o.dou and Ena had shared that night at Kisarazu when the
divine sword's power was truly mastered. Taking this opportunity when
their thoughts were relayed to each other through Ama no Murak.u.mo no
Tsurugi as the medium, the same could be achieved without resorting to
wizardry.
Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi possessed the trait of absorbing magical
and divine powers.
Ena currently planned to use this trait to absorb the [Wind]'s power.
Naturally, even a user of divine possession would be incapable of fully
absorbing a tempest sent by a heretic G.o.ddess.
However, were G.o.dou to simultaneously infuse the divine sword with a
Campione's magical power, then in that case —
”Strong is the name that shall stand across subsequent
generations — handed down by all who hears of his exploits!”
In concert with Ena's chanted spell words, G.o.dou poured magical power
into Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi.
Even the impossible could become possible through bonds of wizardry.
Then the divine sword in Ena's hand released pitch black light, absorbing
the vortex of [Wind]!
— The tornado spinning the pair weakened progressively.
Although they had already lost count how many revolutions they had been
spun, the wind was suppressed all at once, finally dissipating the force that
had swept G.o.dou and Ena into the air.
They fell down towards the beach from a height of seven or eight meters or
so.
Ena landed with monkey-like motions. Despite having no training in
acrobatics, G.o.dou accomplished the same, thanks to the agility conferred
by the [Camel].
However, the spinning from just now had destroyed their sense of balance,
causing great discomfort.
Greatly exhausted, the pair instantly collapsed and sat on the ground. That
said, they were at least liberated from the [Wind].
”G.o.dou, Ena-san!”
”You two, are you okay!?”
Erica and Liliana ran towards them, the former from the sea and the latter
from inland respectively.
The red knight was unhurt. The [Bull]'s. .h.i.t that sent her flying had
apparently not caused any injuries. Although she was dressed lightly in a
swimsuit, the sacred privilege of extermination must have protected her.
Wielding the barbed lance and s.h.i.+eld, Erica bore a stern and imposing
countenance.
Liliana was also carrying her sacred bow of silver.
G.o.dou nodded at the two of them. He could not answer because he was
desperately enduring the sense of nausea. Ena was completely
exhausted.
”The [Wind] just now, it felt like it escaped just before it was completely
destroyed...”
□liana's power of spirit vision allowed to her to see things beyond the
naked eye.
She was looking towards the sea. Prompted by her, everyone turned their
gaze to follow suit. A solemn expression surfaced on all their faces, for a
new incarnation was manifesting.
Upon the emerald-green sea. At this cove serving as the island's
entrance...
Over on the sea, black flames were burning. These were also flames that
G.o.dou had summoned many times before.
'So says Lord Mithra. The sinful shall be met with justice...'
The G.o.ddess' voice came from the sky above.
These spell words that G.o.dou had always chanted, were now spoken
softly by the G.o.ddess.
'The one unblunted and unapproachable, oath-breaking sinners be purged
by the iron hammer of justice — !'
The black flames over the sea started transforming into a pitch-black divine
beast.
Body length estimated to be twenty meters. A pitch-black gigantic beast of
a [Boar] bearing a stalwart appearance. However, only the majestic head
alone had manifested so far. Below the neck, the rest of the body had yet
to form from the black flames.
Apparently, the G.o.ddess could not summon and manifest the [Boar] as
quickly as G.o.dou.
'Fufufu. Despite the number of strong children among Kusanagi-sama's
kindred, I have bestowed special care upon this one as my servant in
particular! It does take quite a while longer to summon... But only this child
is worthy of the wait!'
Despite clearly in the middle of the summoning process, the G.o.ddess
spoke as if victory was certain.
But one could not disagree. The incarnations she had sent out one after
another were all extremely strong. It would be apt to call them the simple
arrangement version of G.o.dou's powers.
However, the divine beast being born over the sea was different. Were it to
manifest completely, it could very well possess size, appearance and
power no different from Verethragna's fifth incarnation as summoned by
G.o.dou.
Just through a single glance at its face, once could tell the ferocity of this
monster.
Hovering over the sea were the black flames and the gigantic boar head.
Grunting as it exhaled violently, the [Boar] glared condescendingly at the
beach, roaring from its grotesque mouth.
oooooooooooooooooooooooo. . .
Soon to be liberated on the ground to bring destruction to all, it seemed to
be expressing its joy of antic.i.p.ation.
”This must be something she held in reserve. What a troublesome trump
card.”
”Weaker than under Kusanagi G.o.dou's control — as much as one would
hope for that, we cannot tell without a fight...”
Erica and Liliana nodded at each other, their expressions tense from the
will to fight.
On the other hand, G.o.dou and Ena's states were far from ready.
Already heavily injured, G.o.dou felt as if his body was made of lead. His
movements were also very sluggish. Were it not for the [Camel]'s
exceptional trauma endurance, G.o.dou would have fainted a long time ago.
Then there was Ena who had used divine possession thrice already in
three days.
Moreover, using a Campione's magical power, she had just drawn out Ama
no Murak.u.mo's powers at a level beyond human limits. The tough child of
nature was clearly approaching her limits, her body shaking unsteadily.
”Don't force yourself, Seishuuin. Rest for a while!”
”Nonsense, Your Majesty. How could I remain idle at a time like this...”
Ena remained stubborn. In a rare moment, her voice lacked her usual
cheerfulness. Using Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi as a crutch, she
supported herself.
”You cannot, Ena-san!”
The one who reprimanded the Hime-Miko of the Sword was Yuri who was
supposed to have retreated to the rear.
”Your life will surely be endangered if you continue like this! I absolutely
forbid you to act recklessly!”
Yuri spoke with a terrifying and intimidating expression.
However, she walked over to the weakened Ena's side and caressed her
back gently like a mother.
A spell of caressing — she was applying recovery wizardry to heal Ena's
painful body.
Ena's trump card, divine possession, was said to require a week's interval
between successive usage. Exceeding this frequency would mercilessly
wear away her mind and body —
Indeed. G.o.dou nodded.
Yuri must have run over to heal and restrain Ena because she knew her
childhood friend was at her limits.
”But everyone could very well be taken out, so having Ena rest by herself
is meaningless. This is the time for a last stand. Don't worry, I'll just force
myself a little and still be fine.”
”How absurdly driven by emotion you are, Ena-san. I now understand the
reason why you get along with G.o.dou so well.”
Erica commented with a frown.
Also, the tone of her voice sounded more ”deeply impressed” than
surprised.
”But no, denied. Please stay still obediently. Verethragna's [Boar] is
nowhere lacking as an opponent for knights. Please leave this for us to
handle.”
”Indeed, it has come to this.”
Liliana spoke up.
”Ever since we came to this island, you have been the one protecting
Kusanagi G.o.dou all this time. It is about time you let us have an
opportunity to take the stage.”
G.o.dou nodded vigorously in agreement.
However, the silver-haired knight frowned in response, expressing her
regrets to him.
”Allow me to add to that, Kusanagi G.o.dou. You too should also rest, right?”
”Eh?”
In the instant G.o.dou asked in response, he suffered an unexpected attack.
Liliana performed a sweeping kick. Although G.o.dou intended to evade, his
legs were unable to move. Swept off balance splendidly, he fell over on his
bottom.
Seeing him like that, Liliana and Erica both sighed.
”I knew it... Only your sense of pain is numbed, but your body is already at
its limits.”
”You have acc.u.mulated extraordinary injuries starting from earlier. I had a
feeling this would happen if you lost your incarnation of immortality.”
”I-I'm fine. My wounds are healing at an incredible rate.”
”Well. Using healing magic combined with the [Camel]'s recovery abilities,
perhaps you could force your body a little more.”
In response to G.o.dou's protests, Erica replied with deep thought.
”Honestly, it is impossible to fight that [Boar] barehanded.”
Everyone turned their gaze towards the cove.
What was just a [Boar]'s head a while ago had now manifested to its chest
area. Once the flames formed the gigantic beast's body completely, the
pitch-black destroyer was probably going to rush onto the beach with
terrifying vigor...
For the [Camel] which offered no other means of attack apart from
”kicking,” it was a most difficult opponent indeed.
”I'm not barehanded. One could still say I have a weapon.”
G.o.dou threw his ”partner” a glance. Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi that
Ena had stabbed into the sand to use as a crutch.
Walking over with unsteady steps, G.o.dou grabbed the sword's hilt.
Despite his reluctance to get close to dangerous tools like swords, it was
the time to put pacifism aside for now.
”Are you able to use it without Seishuuin Ena?”
”I should be. I managed it during the Kisarazu battle against Lancelot...”
While thinking about how careless he was, G.o.dou replied to Liliana's
question.
Indeed, Kusanagi G.o.dou only truly used Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi for
the first time back then, in a clash with Lancelot who wielded the Divine
Sword of Salvation.
”Besides, relying on you two, Liliana and Erica, to do something like
fighting the [Boar], that's not gonna work. Unless that guy gets struck by
firepower on the [White Stallion]'s level, there's no hope for victory...”
Well, the question was whether Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi had that
level of destructive power.
The ”partner” had exhibited its highest level of destructive power during the
Kisarazu battle. In order to oppose the Divine Sword of Salvation used by
the ”King of the End,” the silver-haired G.o.ddess had powered up Ama no
Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi.
The mortal enemy in the form of a p.u.b.escent girl with silver hair and eyes
of night.
The G.o.ddess bound to him by a strange twist of fate. How nostalgic to
recall the opponent who vexed him by escaping after her victory, it was a
lonely feeling. Heretic Athena —
'Farewell is unneeded. One day, this G.o.ddess shall return, reincarnated, to
seek you for revenge. Because no matter when, the only one allowed to
defeat Kusanagi G.o.dou is this G.o.ddess!'
The bold declaration uttered at the point of farewell.
Her fighting spirit was completely opposite to the ”femininity” displayed by
the current G.o.ddess G.o.dou was fighting. Rather than bold, one would
prefer to describe her as n.o.ble. And there were her words.
The one and only parting gift she had given...
— the [Gate] had opened for but an instant.
Creation of heaven and earth. The death and birth of stars. The blade
forged through the G.o.ddess' wisdom.
That was it. They had also banked on Ama no Murak.u.mo no Tsurugi back
then. The steel that greedily devoured the enemy's power to a.s.similate as
its own. That characteristic was essential for a drastic move.
If you are in need of strength at this time, why not infuse me, the divine
sword, with the most powerful wisdom — ?
”G.o.dou, what's with you?” ”Kusanagi G.o.dou!?” ”Your Majesty...?”
The voices of his companions sounded distant.
However, what occupied G.o.dou's field of view was neither the sight of the
girls in their swimsuits nor the emerald-green sea. It was a pair of eyes.
Owl eyes s.h.i.+ning amidst darkness.
G.o.dou also sensed it. He sensed a ”certain secret technique” dormant
within his body.
”G.o.dou-san... Please pull yourself together!”
Suddenly, he felt someone touch his hand. The tactile sensation caused
G.o.dou to return to himself.
Brought back to his senses, G.o.dou found Yuri by his side. She had placed
her hands over G.o.dou's hands that were holding Ama no Murak.u.mo no
Tsurugi.
Erica, Liliana and Ena watched with a face of wonderment.
G.o.dou shook his head hazily. He seemed to have caught a glimpse just
now. Heaven and earth's creation, the technique embodying destruction
and creation. The wisdom of the universe left behind by the G.o.ddess of
earth and darkness —
”...Ugh. What on earth is this...”
Carved into the depths of his heart and mind, a powerful secret technique
in the abyss.
A relic left behind by the deceased rival. The gate was currently opening.
However, this wisdom was far too colossal. Given G.o.dou's capacity
instead of a G.o.ddess', comprehension should be impossible regardless.
No good. It was impossible to control no matter what.
Precious long-awaited power was obtained yet it was going to be wasted...
Just at this moment.
”G.o.dou-san. Please look at me. Do not worry.”
Once again reminded by Yuri's voice, G.o.dou jumped in surprise.
The Hime-Miko was staring directly into G.o.dou's eyes. Her adorable and
beautiful face was pressed rather near. It was almost like past times when
she transmitted knowledge about G.o.ds.
Finding himself at this type of close separation, G.o.dou began to panic. But
thanks to that, his sense of self returned.
He was also greatly surprised by Yuri's murmuring whispers.
”Steel embodying the birth and death of stars... The dark blade of heaven
and earth's creation. The flames of the scorching jet-black divine sword... I
saw them too.”
Yuri spoke solemnly. She was having a spirit vision.
The other girls were staring at the Hime-Miko with amazement. Moreover,
Yuri's eyes had changed to the color of gla.s.s at some point in time.
G.o.dou realized at this time.
Eyes the color of gla.s.s. Radiant flaxen-colored hair. These characteristics
belonged to the Princess of Gla.s.s residing in the Netherworld.
Yuri's current appearance was the splitting image of the Netherworld's
n.o.ble one. Speaking of which, Yuri's hair color was heavily shaded brown
for a Yamato Nades.h.i.+ko.
G.o.dou began to wonder for no apparent reason. Suppose the Princess of
Gla.s.s was the root of the Hime-Miko bloodline.
Then the Hime who most strongly displayed the inherited blood and
spiritual powers of the distant ancestor — wouldn't that happen to be Mariya
Yuri?
”The secret technique the G.o.ddess left behind in G.o.dou-san's body... I
think it is probably through the opened gate that I am able to see it... Let us
forge it together.”
G.o.dou was rendered dumbfounded by Yuri's resolute proposal.
”Let us forge. To forge the sword of the beginning and the end. I shall
guide you.”
Part 5
Over the sea in the cove, the [Boar] finally finished materializing.
A stalwart black boar's head, chest, front legs, torso, rear end and even
hind legs were already manifested, surfacing on the sea like a giant whale.
The only remaining body part still shrouded in flames was the tail.
”Let us take this opportunity to make an attempt.”
Liliana suggested softly and drew her sacred bow of silver.
Injecting the privilege of extermination, she shot an arrow of light.
Although the beach where she stood was roughly two hundred meters from
the [Boar]'s location on the sea, the arrow from a paladino's a.r.s.enal flew
straight across this distance instantly.
The target was the [Boar]'s eyeball. But the instant before the splendid
shot would meet its mark...
The arrow of light was deflected as if i
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