111 110. Semifinal.txt (2/2)

And ask what you are betting on in the fight.

This is the real issue, you might say. But--

I'm not betting anything.

I wonder if we have anything to bet on.

We shake our heads easily.

'Yeah, yeah!　You don't bet anything on it!　In the semifinals of the ”Dance Tournament”?　After all those crazy bets you've made?　I'm not betting anything here!　Are you insane, Kanami-san!

...... No, I'm insane.

As usual, he's strangely familiar with ...... only with me.

I would like to complain bitterly, but I gingerly hold back and prioritize progress.

''Rastiara-sama, too!　You bet on Kanami to win the last match, so you can demand some kind of reward here!　It's natural to have a reward. In fact, it's unnatural not to have it. Now, Kanami-san is in an atmosphere where she can't say no, so you can say whatever you want!　Please do something!　The whole audience is waiting for it, I'm sure!

'No, I don't want it. ...... If there's something you want Kanami to do, you don't have to ask her to do it here, you can ask her privately. Hey, Dia?

After being abruptly dismissed from the conversation, Dia-chan, after a bit of contemplation, agrees with Rustyala.

'We're going to be together from now on ....... There's no need to rush anymore.''

Rastiara smiled and exclaimed at that.

'So that's it!　I wouldn't bet anything on it!

The cries seemed to reach the audience as well.

Complaining voices mingled with cheers.

'd*mn it ......!　I'm very, very, very sorry!　If both sides don't want it this bad, you can't force it. I had high hopes for Kanami, who has many women up his sleeve and has shown a bare minimum of inclination ......, but I had no choice. I was expecting further gaffes since she's strangely familiar with the Las Tiaras team, but ......, kuuuuuut--!

Even in my fuzzy consciousness, I can clearly see it.

This moderator (this guy) is the enemy.

The host, noticing the angry expression on my face, looks impatient and continues to speak.

''--But!　It seems pointless to discuss this any further. So let's get started!　'Ichinotsuki United Kingdom General Knight's Seed Ball' semifinal match in the Northern Area West Area has begun!

It is declared to begin.

I drag my heavy body and approach Rustiala with empty hands.

Rustiala, in contrast, approaches me with a light step, sword in hand.

I'm still a long way away.

When the sword is almost within reach, Rastiara says

''--Let's go, Kanami!　In the meantime, I'll break both of your arms and legs, so don't move!

Oh, come on!　Rastiara!

I decide that I won't move no matter what happens.

And then we get to within sword's reach of each other.

A moment later, Rustiala's sword nearly stabs my left thigh - and it bounces off the hard metal.

My body had reacted on its own. Before I knew it, I took out the 'Crescent Pectrazuli's Straight Sword' from my 'possessions' and paid off Rustiala's flash.

I know that Rastiara's goal is to destroy the 'bracelet'. Therefore, it seems that the 'curse' reacted early on.

I immediately tucked the sword into my ”possessions” and refocused my will.

I put all my strength into my body so that no matter what happens, I won't move.

But even so, Rastiara's attack cannot reach me.

In the next moment, the Crescent Pectrazi's straight sword is in my hand again.

I play off the approaching Lastiara's slash, receive the blow and dispel the grip. Even though I didn't use any auxiliary magic, it was a brilliant defense.

I bite my teeth and scramble to somehow stop my body from moving.

But in contrast, Rastiara was cool.

I guess this degree is within the scope of expectation.

''-- 《Growth》!

Rustiala strengthens his body and picks up the pace a bit.

My defenses slowly crumble, and eventually I am thrown off my stance by a powerful blow from Rustiala.

Then Rustiala's spinning kick is slammed into my torso.

''--Uh, uu!

All the air in his lungs is expelled and he floats in the air.

I'm completely unable to move. Then, Dia-chan's magic, which has been waiting for a long time, is released.

''-- 《Shunposion Noah》!

A huge sphere of light falls from above.

All of its mass hits the defenseless body, slamming it to the ground and crushing it.

My entire body is struck and white sparks fly in my vision.

A sharp pain runs through his brain and his entire body goes rigid.

Rustyala was aiming for that rigidity.

She grabs one of my arms and bends it in the opposite direction without hesitation.

''Guh, ugh--!

A sound like the breaking of a bamboo echoes in my head, and this time a dull ache runs through me.

'Okay, I broke one!　Next!

My elbow is feverish and continues to emit excruciating pain.

It's probably near my elbow that it's broken.

I try to bite down on that pain as best I can, but my body chases the pain out of my consciousness on its own.

Rustyala tries to chase after it further - I grab her wrist and use a technique I don't remember. Sinking my body to the limit, I draw in Rustiala's strength and break my stance.

It's a technique similar to the aikido used on Franlure in the third round.

The perfection of the 'curse' is surprising. You are using a technique that you have only seen once as your own. I'm not even aware of it.

Rustyala rolls haphazardly, but quickly adjusts his stance with a somersault.

Then he follows me, having lost one arm.

However, my body handles Rastiara's attack with great dexterity.

''Already, you're so stubborn!　--Growth!

Rastiara consumes magic power and raises one more gear.

He squirms in at a ridiculous speed that leaves an afterimage, and tries to overpower me with his overwhelming physical strength.

I'm grabbed by the hand.

I immediately try to destroy that power with the technique I just used. However, Rustyala had read it. He uses his physical strength to crush the technique. And then a merciless fist is driven into my stomach.

The 'curse' that would have determined that there was no way to accomplish this, chooses magic as a last resort.

The magic power is concocted from the depths of the belly and converted into cold air. He releases it out of his body and tries to build the ”Di Winter”.

--all of which fizzles out.

The head, which was slow to turn due to ill health, failed to process the composition of the 《Dimensional Winter (Di Winter)》.

A cool breeze that couldn't be called cold air in a flattering way only caressed Rustyala's cheek.

Rustyala's bangs fluffed up, revealing a taut face with a smile.

It's a smile that gained the confidence of victory after seeing my magic failure.

There is no way to prevent Rastiara's attack now.

I laugh with confidence of defeat too.

Rastiara's sword flicks the 'Clencent Pectrazi's Straight Sword' and it leaves my hand. The return blade looms, and I dodge it by crouching down, but Rustiala's toes close in front of me.

With the impact of the kick, the scenery in my eyes bounces into the sky and my feet leave the ground.

I'm stuck in the air again, and Rustiala's fist is coming at me right in front of my eyes and nose.

-- Checkmate.

If this one hits me directly, I'll be unable to act for a long time.

And there's no way for me to avoid this fist.

Little by little, Rastiara's hand is being sucked into my face. Gazing at the hand that moves like slow motion, I am relieved that the match is over.

I loosen the reins of my barely connected consciousness, thinking that I'll be released from the long struggle of the past few days.

That loosened awareness falls at an accelerated rate into the darkest depths of my mind, and I am no longer able to choose my thoughts at will.

The final thought reads the facts that are in front of me now.

From now on, I will be defeated by this fist.

I will be defeated, and I will lose the bracelet.

I will regain my memory.

That's it.

It's over.

Oiwari......?

At that time, an unearthly (・・・・), unearthly magic power crawled on my back.

It was a magical power that was neither dimensional nor freezing.

It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can't get to know each other.

--Can it really be over ......?

I ask myself.

I lose my footing, and fear sets in as if I were falling from a height.

I have the illusion that if I don't, there will be terrible consequences.

--Is this 'bracelet' really good enough to be broken ......?

I try not to think about it, but a number of questions come to mind.

I can't resist them.

-- Wasn't this 'bracelet' more important than anything else: ......?

In the midst of the darkness, I remember only that the 'bracelet' is important.

Everything else is missing, but that's the only thing I remember clearly.

Then I hear the sound of the lock falling.

At the same time, my consciousness faded away.

The ”Curse” of ”The Bracelet” reaches its end point.

In the depths of darkness, my parallel thoughts converged and I was able to think of only one thing.

Only one thing.

Aikawa Uzumi could only think of the one thing that was the most non-negotiable for him.

That is, 'to protect what is important'.

It's a simple thought form that specializes in just that.

Protect.

Yeah, that's a given.

A long time ago, I swore an oath to protect--

In the past?　When was the last time that happened?　As a child?

This was back when my hands were so small and my eyes were so low.

The smell of disinfectant on my nose. I would have sworn in front of my beloved lying in bed.

Protecting her is the only reason for my existence.

My precious--?

Your precious bracelet...

The final defense technique, the dark magic, ”Variable and Pure Heart” has been activated.

The entire procedure is devoted to cognitive disorientation.

The depths of darkness.

The edge of darkness.

The words of the announcement appeared on my retina.

I'm going to be able to feel a crack in the bracelet that was unbreakable no matter what I did.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm looking for.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

I'm not saying that they are similar, but they are exactly the same. I'm sure it's exactly the same.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the future.

Therefore, it is unstoppable.

Even if it's ”Dimensional Winter (Di Winter),” it's unstoppable.

[Dark Magic [Variable, Pure Heart (Versac)] activated.

A correction of +10.00 is applied to ”Acknowledgement Inhibition.

”--Ah, now the conditions are met. Let's defeat the enemy in front of us for the sake of our beloved sister, the precious one.

I hear a strange, joyful voice.

It's an irritating but slightly nostalgic voice.

I respond to that voice.

Yes, of course.

I will protect the bracelet for sure. I will protect it.

I will eliminate any enemy that tries to harm the Imperative.

If that's all you know, you don't need to know anything else.

I open my eyes and recognize the enemy reflected in my field of vision.

In front of you are three enemies who are trying to break the bracelet.

I know.

These guys are planning to destroy the bracelet by rendering me unable to fight.

An opponent that must not be defeated--

'Now, can you recreate the old days?　Let's sacrifice everything for the one person who matters most!　Even the world, if need be!　That way, Kanami's brother will be closer to the 'Kanami he once was'!

The joyful voice turns to darkness and fills my mind.

Naturally, that darkness covers the enemy's form.

Now I don't even know who the enemy is anymore.

But I know what I have to do.

For me, the 'bracelet' is important.

And the enemy in front of me is trying to destroy the bracelet.

That's all you need to know.

Then I will protect it.

Then I will protect the bracelet from the enemy.

I will sacrifice anything for that.

I will kill it.

That's the real me.

In the darkness, I chant my magic.

No, I'm going to scream--

Die Overwinter in the Overcrowded Dimension

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HP152/303 0/751

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HP147/298 0/751

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HP142/293 0/751--

-- in the depths of darkness, burning life.