154 154 "White Onslaught" (2/2)

It was as if she had struck something invisible.

No, more specifically, Lily and Tsurugi. It was as if the space they were standing in was distorted, as if they were each in a different space.

”When I say move through space, it's just one of my abilities. The original ability is the ability to control time and space. So by replacing your attack with another space in this way, I can neutralize your attack.

Tsurugi-san says something that doesn't even fly.

When I held up my hand again, the space in front of Lily was distorted and she was blown away by the wave that was generated from it.

It's not a good idea.

”Lily!

I'm approaching Lily, who was blown away in a hurry.

Fortunately, she didn't seem to faint, but she seemed to acknowledge her inferiority as she broke out in a cold sweat.

I'm going to have to surrender. You can't beat me,

Although Tsurugi declared clearly, what she said was true.

Lily is a brave person who specializes in close combat.

This is partly due to the fact that she was originally an SS-ranked monster, but her power and speed when she was in her half-beast form was exactly that of an SS-ranked monster.

But conversely speaking, Lily's abilities are just such simple combat abilities.

Just like Tsurugi's attack this time, our attack can't reach her. We are literally outgunned by an opponent who can send the impact of his blows through space.

As expected, this time we're too incompatible.

Lily seems to have noticed what I'm thinking, and she grits her back teeth in frustration as she tries to figure out a solution.

At that moment, the door of the house opens, revealing a familiar figure.

What's going on?　I think I heard a noise earlier.

”Luna!

I call out to Luna as she comes out of the door.

Tsurugi-san turns to Luna in response.

What?　What are you?

Luna turns to Tsurugi, who is wearing a white robe, and gives him a questioning look.

But Tsurugi, on the other hand, was looking at Luna more seriously than ever.

It's not just a matter of time before you get a chance to see it. ...... Oh. I'm sure that's what it looks like. You are ......

?

Tsurugi's line sounded nostalgic, sad, and slightly hateful, but in the next moment he held up his right hand and turned it toward Luna.

But the next moment Tsurugi holds up his right hand and points it at Luna.

There's no point in chatting with you now. This is an opportunity to kill you above all else. I must not miss it.

”What?　What kind of--

Before Luna could ask, magic power dwells in Tsurugi's right hand.

It's not as if it had blown us all to pieces, but rather it had clearly gathered power to kill the opponent in front of it.

Lily and I rushed out to cover Luna, but Tsurugi's voice rang out as if to mock us.

It's useless. Even if you covered for her, it's useless. My ability is space manipulation. If I pierced the space in front of Luna's heart, that would be the end of her life.

Tsurugi's voice was more ruthless than ever as she muttered, letting him know that she meant it.

Not good!　We have to stop it at all costs!　With that in mind, the magic contained in Tsurugi's right hand was released into Luna faster than we could approach her.

Is all is well. Just as I gave up that thought, the space that was about to be distorted in front of Luna's heart is cut in two by someone, and the spatial ability released by Turugi-san dissipates like a spray of water.

'No way!

Tsurugi's first impatience at the unexpected situation.

Meanwhile, a man stands in front of Luna.

It's good to see you again, Keogh.

You can go to ......!

A young man with black hair and a black coat was there.

He was one of the seven great heroes who fought in the emperor's castle when Lily took him in.

FERRID.

When Lily whispered to him, Mr. Ferrid gave him the same soft smile he had seen at some point in his life.

”Actually, I've come for you, but I see that's not the case.

With that, Mr. Ferrido held his sword in his right hand toward Tsurugi.

”I owe you a favor. I'll give you a hand, albeit a poor one.