189 Battle in the forest 3 (1/2)

Shirone the Maiden of Swords

Be careful, Cyrone. He's a tough guy.

Kuna, the silver-haired child, tells me.

By Kuna I was saved. If she hadn't used her magic shield, I would have been killed.

”I didn't expect you to save me. ......

I look up at the sky.

There is a woman flying there, dressed in a blood-red outfit.

Zafarada, the Princess of Fresh Blood.

I had heard about her once from Chiyuki-san. As I recall, she's the daughter of the Grim Reaper and I've heard she's quite strong.

At first glance she appears to be a beautiful human woman, but I can tell that her appearance is a lie.

She looks straight at Kuna.

'Why are you here. 'The daughter of silver,'

You know why. That's why I'm stopping you. That's why I saved Sirone, for example. It's just not a good idea to be alone with Kuna.

Coona says, laughing.

Well, I was aware that she wouldn't really want to help me.

Maybe she was aware of the possibility of Zafarada as an enemy.

That's why she was willing to work with us.

I've fought before, so I know that Kuna is quite strong.

That Kuna is quite wary of them.

The Zafarada in front of me is probably stronger than Kuna.

'I see!　Don't expect things to work out like they did before!　I'll fight with everything I've got right from the start!

As he says this, new eyes are born on Zafarada's face, nine in all.

Then huge bat wings grow out of his back.

Its mouth is ripped open to its ears, and long fangs can be seen sprouting from it.

The inside of its mouth is bright red and several long tongues come out.

It's a complete monster figure.

''Hmph!　You still look as ugly as ever!　Zafarada!

'Let him say it!　With these claws I will slice your face into pieces uglier than mine!

The nails on Zafarada's fingertips grow out.

Its length is as long as the sword I hold.

'Let's go!　You have made me into this abominable abomination!　You'll die!

When Zafarada comes toward us, he waves his claws at us.

Me and Kuna prevent that claw with the weapon we have.

''What?　It's heavy!

The blow of his claws sends me flying backwards.

What a force to be reckoned with, even though it was only a light swing.

The kuna is also blown away and is backing away.

Zafarada attacks that Kuna.

It looks like he's set his first target on Kuna.

Kuna creates multiple magical shields, trying to prevent Zafarada's claws and keep him at a distance.

'Don't ignore me!

As I regain my stance, I slash at Zafarada.

However, I am caught by the bat's wings.

What a hard feather to catch my sword!

Besides, it looks like he has eyes in the back.

'Hmph!　Stupid!　Take that!　Evil Blood Mist!

A red mist erupts from Zafarada.

I hurry away from her.

The red mist spreads and kills the trees in the forest.

'The forest is dying!　Spirit of the wind!

I invoke the Sylph, the lower spirit of the wind, and try to blow away the fog.

''Let it, Red Flash!''

But a crimson light flies from Zafarada.

I catch that light with my sword.

''Kyah!''

But the light is so powerful that it makes you lose your stance.

I didn't miss the opportunity. Zafarada is closing in on me.

This is ridiculously fast.

It's time to finish it!　What!

Zafarada's claws are on the verge of reaching me.

I am enveloped by a glowing blue butterfly.

Then I realize that I've moved to Kuna's side.

Zafarada, who was closing in on me, is a little further away.

It looks like Kuna saved me.

'd*mn, I didn't know it was this good. Are you stronger now, Zafarada?

You wouldn't have been the first to blindside me if I'd gotten serious.

Coona says in frustration, and Zafarada giggles.

'Silone!　Cooperate!

All right, all right. Now I'm gonna help you.

I look at the forest.