184 183. Brother and sister.txt (1/2)

He ran towards the demon stone.

With that, Palinclone retreated significantly as he jumped down.

From his actions, he judged that there was no trap in the magic stone itself, and while strengthening his grip on his sword, he picked up the magic stone with his other hand.

At the same time, Palinclone stabbed his right hand into the earth.

''What--!

He immediately slashed at Palinclone, but before he could do so, a flash of electrified light rushed out.

It was an outpouring of magic power.

I quickly realized that Palinclone had tried to use the magic power that had been stopped and failed. The skin on Palinclone's right arm popped off from the reckless use of magic power. Countless blood vessels burst and red blood splattered.

No matter how you look at it, it's a self-destruction.

Nevertheless, Palinclone still tries to physically connect to the earth by gouging out his useless right arm (・・・・・・・).

He directly touches, interferes with, and wishes for the 'magic stone line' (line) where the 'World Devotional Formation' is deployed.

''Ah!　You're right, I can't use my magic anymore.　I've lost the power of the Stealer of Reason and the Apostle!　And now my body is melting and I don't have the strength to fight!　But - but, but what about it!　The 'I' is still alive, man!　I ain't gonna stop until you kill me, man!　Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!　Brother Kanami!

In the end, Palinclone couldn't use his magic power. Not even a drop of magic power could pass through his right arm.

--But the 'World Consecration Formation' pulsates.

Even though both the magic formula and magic power were within the 'Magic Stone Line' (line), it was impossible. In order to interfere, a drop of that magic power was necessary. However, as if in response to Palinclone's wish, the 'Magical Stone Line (Line)' once again emitted light and began to tremble greatly.

And the earth cracked open like a biscuit cracking.

The earth, which had been distorted by the runaway, became even more distorted and crazy, and countless cracks appeared on the ground. It was similar to the phenomenon of monster summoning that Palinclone had done not long ago. Only, the scale was an order of magnitude different.

That collapse blocked my path.

''Haha, if you can't beat the 'Vortex Wave', then just hit the 'Kanami (...)' (・・・・・・・・). I'm going to make the ”heroic” ”boy” stand up to the ”monster” ”Founder Kanami”. That was the conclusion (finale) of my plan, but ......, I'm going to put it to extravagant use here!　This is the true purpose of the 'World Consecration Squad'!

From between the cracked earth, a devastating magical power rises up from the cracked earth.

It sucked in all the magic power in the air and rapidly condensed. Just like the other monsters, the magical power materializes.

However, what that magical power was representing was a 'human form'.

An unprecedented sense of dread runs through my entire body.

The instincts of a living being warned me that this was not a good thing. Of course, the same is true for ”Sensitivity” and ”Parallel Thinking”.

”I'm not going to let them do it!

I ran across the badly footholded earth and swung my sword down to Palinclone.

But with a high-pitched sound, the sword bounced back.

The scales of magic power floating in the air were protecting Palinclone.

And flesh grew within those scales. We see blood vessels and muscles being created and a heart being generated in the center. From its construction, you can tell that a 'person' is being summoned.

Palinclone explains the identity of that 'person'.

''-- This guy (...) is a 'monster' that was abandoned in the 'deepest'!　It's the last of the primordial kanami!　As you know, there is no soul!　Hence, he's a real 'monster' that only works on instincts that are ingrained in his body!

It's not a ”person”, but the shell of a ”monster”.

--I'm going to be the first to admit that the name of the ”monster” is ”The Ancestor Kanami”.

I know it's true.

Just a few minutes ago, I saw the consequences of a thousand years ago, thanks to Hailey.

''d*mn!''

I intuit with my soul, not with theory.

Boom, the ”magic stone” of ”the one who steals the reason for the dimension” inside me pulsates.

I even feel nostalgia. All of my cells are screaming that this is definitely my body.

The Ancestor Kanami - the masked man. The legendary being who survived by turning the world against him. He is the ”Sage”, the ”Ancestor” and the ”Monster”. The end of Aikawa Uzumi's life--!

The summoning is complete.

Not only what is inside, but even the outside of the ”monster” has been completely recreated.

The sooty cloak that looks like a ghost and the black mask that looks like it's about to weather and collapse. Only one eye is shining in black from the gap. It is a body with many defects. It has lost an eye, a right arm, a left leg, and the visible skin is sore.

It was humanoid, but it was definitely not a 'person'. Like the Palinclone before, he made up for his body's deficiencies with different creature parts.

Instead of skin, there are fish scales stuck to it. A bundle of flesh that resembled a tentacle hung from his right arm, which was missing from the elbow. A black haze of magic power was spewing from his missing left leg. It was a figure that could not help but be called a 'monster'.

And as if to hide its horrible and ugly body, a bandage is wrapped underneath its cloak. It is a bandage with small letters scrawled on it, just like Arti did one day.

Compared to the memories of a thousand years ago, the 'monster' transformation is still under control. But I'm convinced that it's the ”Original Kanami” of a thousand years ago.

I'm going to keep an eye on it.

-- Status.

Name, mate. :. : : : : . :■■ HP...: :3/17■ 3 MP2 :3/17■3 MP2■. :1/3■92 -- .

As soon as I see the blurry name, the masked man's mask crumbles to sand.

And the same dark hair as mine spilled out. It was long, messy hair that I could tell had been unkempt for years. Underneath that black hair, there is a face that looks just like mine. It's definitely my face, though my eyes are empty and skinny.

The face is distorted and the mouth is opened wide.

”A, aaaa~, aaaa~, aaaa~!

From the same face as mine, a vindictiveness that I can't believe is a human voice escapes.

It's a dark, heavy voice that people can't understand, but I can understand that it's sad. Just listening to it, my heart aches as if my body is being torn to shreds.

Now, this ”monster” is in a tragic state of mind.

The sight of it was too shocking.

It's impossible to think of this as someone else's problem. This is ”me”.

This is my past and my future.

This is what is waiting for you when you continue to build up your ”magic power”. When confronted with this reality, the face slightly distorts.

Only Palinclone was unfazed and moved on to the next action.

He ran behind the 'Primordial Kanami' and from there, he shouted and said.

''Tch!　Not enough poison-- oh well!　The First Khanami!　You won't hear anything else.　Feel that, your sister is right there!　It's your sister 'Yangtaki''s body and demonic stone!

The Palinclone blows something outrageous into the 'Original Kanami'.

Then, the Founder Kanami, who had been dumbfounded like a newborn baby, turned to look at you. A faint light appeared in the black eye, which was the only one remaining.

This 'Ancestor Kanami' has no soul. There is no doubt about it.

The magic stone of the ”stealer of the logic of the dimension” that can be called a ”soul” is inside of me. That's why I'm borrowing Yotaki's body, but I'm still able to take the form of 'I (Kanami)'.

In other words, the ”monster (Kanami)” in front of me has no substance. It probably doesn't have any consciousness, let alone reason.

But even so, the Founder Kanami - no, Aikawa Uzumi moves.

Seeking for something more important than her lost soul - even if it becomes only a body, she moves!

You called me by my name.

You don't care about Palinkulon.

He only looks at me and reaches out like a maniac.

Step by step, step by step, he draws closer to me.

”Bo me!　No, you want the 'magic stone' (Hitaki) inside me!

Even though her own soul is just around the corner, she is still searching for her sister's soul.

Even though she lost everything and didn't understand anything, the existence of ”Kanami” continued to seek her sister's ”firefly”.

It was a scene that made me feel fear. Because it is too much like someone else's business, I feel both fear and sympathy for her.

It's hard to watch a body that moves without a soul.

I'm sure that's why I thought I had to be the one to hand over the lead to this monster.

Haha!　If it's important to you, get it back!　'The Original Kanami'!

I shout back at the cheering Palinkron.

'You want to beat me that badly, Palinkulon!　d*mn it!　Really, you're such a persistent a**h*le!

'Oh, I want to win by any means necessary!　I'm sorry, I guess that's just the way I am!

He didn't seem to be offended at all.

Rather, he seemed to be happy to be cursed at. I decided there was no point in bothering with Palinclone and turned my attention to the most recent enemy.

In preparation for the battle, I 'display' more detailed information.

--Status.

Name, mate. :... :■ . :■ ... :HP... :: :3/12■3 MP2 :3/12■3 MP2■. :1/2 ■92

Level 46.

Strength 31.5■ Strength 3■.1.: Skill 49. :. : Speed ■.■■ Speed 4■.■■ Wisdom 4■.12 Magic power 12■.44 Qualities ■.0.:--.

It was not possible to 'display' the status of the 'Primordial Kanami' normally.

Not only the body, but also the existence, everything must be unstable. It seems like it will disappear like a mirage at any moment. I feel a sense of transience that cannot be expressed in words.

But even more than that, I feel a sense of danger.

The level is high, but above all, the skills are terrifying.

The fact that they were 'displayed' normally, except for their status, was conversely terrifying.

First of all, the antecedent skill.

--Agenital Skill Dimensional Magic 9.23--

I know this.

It means I was a dimensional wizard at heart.

The problem is my acquired skills.

--After-earth skills.

Magic 1.02 Sorcery 5.89 Magic manipulation 4.33 Focused convergence 2.45 Bloodwork 1.01

Swordsmanship 1.22 Spearmanship 1.11 Archery 2.01 Throwing 1.99 Bodywork 2.07 Discernment 1.12

Magic combat 6.56 Weapon combat 2.34 Observational eye 1.23 Inspiration 1.14 Provocation 1.00

Housework 2.45 Cooking 1.23 Baking 2.22 Sewing 1.34 Knitting 1.77

Swimming 1.04 Underwater activities 0.77 Fishing 0.98 Collecting 1.33 Hunting 1.15

Alchemy 1.22 Blacksmithing 3.02 Apothecary 1.22 Music 1.66 Koto 1.12 Incitement 1.00 Leaders 1.01

Optimal action 1.88 Deception 2.34 Talking 1.23 Seduction 1.34 Brainwashing 1.45 Training 1.98

Trading 2.01 Butler 2.12 Crafting 1.22 Stealing 1.11 Life extension 1.67 Assassination 1.23 ......

--there's more.

There were too many to count during the battle.

The countless skills that he would have gained in the battle a thousand years ago were a clear indication of the threat of the 'Primordial Kanami'.

This 'monster' was a formidable enemy that could never be outmaneuvered.

And 'Primordial Kanami' uses the highest value of those skills.

''Aa--, ji, dimensional magic--'Writhing Shobu (Torsion)''!

Even though he couldn't hear the words he spoke, he could certainly understand the meaning of that magic alone.

Even though his body and magic were so unstable, that magic was smooth. He used the magic that was seeping into his body as he always did. It looked like it.

It was fighting on instinct.

I'm convinced of that, and I've given up trying to persuade them with words.