Ryuu Kusari no Ori -Kokoro no Uchi no ‘Kokoro’ - [LN] Volume 3: Chapter 6.3

Volume 3 Chapter 6.3

Once Again, The First Step Part 3

Translator : PolterGlast

As Irisdina and the others, who were trying to rescue Nozomu, were confronted by the [Cracked Crown], which for some reason was trying to prevent them from doing so, there was suddenly a deafening thunderous explosion in the area.

A torrent of light erupted. A cloud of dust and smoke billowed up, and the burning wreckage was smashed to pieces and sent flying into the sky along with the cinders of fire.

As the wreckage fell to the ground and burned the vegetation, a human figure rose up from the shimmering flames.

“…… No-, zomu?”

Irisdina unintentionally muttered such words of confirmation.

It was undoubtedly Nozomu who slowly raised himself, but there was something wrong with his appearance.

The clothes he was wearing were charred black in several places, and a red drop was running down from his head and dripping on the ground, perhaps having been injured by debris when the hut collapsed.

He held his drawn katana in his right hand. The bare blade was shimmering in the light of the surrounding flames.

More than anything else, what Irisdina doubted her eyes were the piercingly cold atmosphere that Nozomu was clad in.

A murderous intent that slammed indiscriminately into the surroundings. A deadly atmosphere that could instantly decapitate anyone who tried to approach it. And then there were his eyes, dyed red like burning flames.

There was not the slightest trace of the man who had just revealed his feelings to his friends.

“U~……”

Nozomu’s murderous glare was directed at Irisdina and the others.

Irisdina’s eyes widened in surprise at the hostility directed at her, and she retreated as if she were being pressured.

*Gigigi……*

The [Cracked Crown] turned towards Nozomu. This demonic beast seemed to be no longer interested in Irisdina and the others, directing its murky eyes only at the boy standing in the flames.

A bad premonition rapidly swelled within Irisdina, and she involuntarily gulped her saliva.

In an instant, both Nozomu and the giant centipede moved at the same time.

*Chk-chk-chk…………!*

The [Cracked Crown] began to clench its fangs and clad its entire body in purple electricity.

A swarm of lightning, which traveled through its body sections and converged on top of its head, was shot at Nozomu.

“Oooooooo!”

Whilst screaming, Nozomu explosively released the Qi contained in his legs and leaped into the oncoming shower of lightning.

[Flash Step・Curved Movement]

Weaving through the gaps between countless thunderbolts, he traversed the distance to the [Cracked Crown] in one swift movement.

There were the giant centipede’s numerous legs. Aiming at one of the gaps between those joints, he swung his katana.

“~!?”

One flash, two flashes, three flashes. The first flash ripped through the soft membrane of the joint, and the following two flashes sliced through the inner flesh, severing it completely in two.

“Aaaaaaa!”

Furthermore, Nozomu dashed around the [Cracked Crown] and hammered it with a series of precise ultra-high-speed blows at all of its joints, cutting off its legs one after another.

*Gigigi!*

Perhaps surprised by the unexpected counterattack and the pain it received, the [Cracked Crown] reflexively counterattacked by twisting its huge body.

It laid its body down and encircled Nozomu with its huge body. Furthermore, it began to clothe its innumerable legs in lightning.

It was truly a cage of lightning fangs. Countless thunderbolts traveled without any gaps, and its legs, as big and sharp as fangs, attacked Nozomu from all directions at once.

“Fuuuu……”

As the swarm of bluish-white flashes and countless numbers of legs closed in to pierce his body, Nozomu let out a shout and raised his left arm.

Begone!

As if in response to his rising anger, the Qi that converged on Nozomu’s left arm gradually began to radiate a five-coloured brilliance, and clad itself in even greater elemental power. It was the source element of Tiamat. It was the light of destruction that could paint and destroy everything.

“Ooooooooo!”

He then slammed the power he has drawn out onto the ground. The next moment, the five-colored elements erupted like a volcano.

[Qi-jutsu・Light of Annihilation]. The source elements of the Dragon King erupted from the ground and blew away the legs of the [Cracked Crown] that was closing in on Nozomu along with its thunderbolts, and scorching its huge body.

*Gi, giiii~i~i~i~i!*

The [Cracked Crown], which had its cage of lightning fangs blown off, sprawled around with an inaudible scream, but eventually, as if a thread had been severed, it fell flat on its huge body with a thud sound.

In the very center of this, Nozomu was breathing roughly, with five-colored source elements drifting out of his body.

“Such, such a thing-…….”

He wielded terrifying power while radiating a chaotic murderous intent, and in the blink of an eye, he drove one of [The Six Bad Omens] to its death. Irisdina and the others were speechless at this indescribable spectacle.

Certainly, Nozomu had told them that he is a dragonslayer who exists only in legend.

However, there was a difference between being told in words and actually witnessing his power, and there was a stark difference in the sense of reality thrust upon them.

And they understood it at a glance. That power is clearly not something a person can possess, and is tinged with a will to kill everything in the world.

If that power were to be wielded against them, they would certainly be exterminated in an instant.

“…………”

With the [Cracked Crown] lying on his side, Nozomu glared at Irisdina and the others.

A glare tinged with hatred pierced them.

It was not the look he always directed at his friends, but a sharp and fierce glare that he would direct at his enemies.

There was no trace of his usual kind and compassionate figure.

Irisdina’s body trembled and her heart sank. Her soul cried out a warning to take at least one step further away from him.

But at the same time, her heart also tightened helplessly at the sight of him seething with rage and spewing his power in an uncontrolled manner.

(Just … how anxious he must have been this whole time)

In Irisdina’s mind, the image of Nozomu, who confessed his thoughts to her, resurfaced.

The smile that rejoiced that they could start over again.

This was what made her stay in a situation where everyone else would have turned their backs and fled in a cowardly manner.

“~! I’ll face you properly, once again …… I promise.”

Irisdina’s pained voice, as if she were praying, echoed through the forest.

In Irisdina’s mind, the image of Nozomu, who confessed his thoughts to her, resurfaced.

The smile that rejoiced that they could start over again.

This was what made her stay in a situation where everyone else would have turned their backs and fled in a cowardly manner.

“~! I’ll face you properly, once again …… I promise.”

Irisdina’s pained voice, as if she were praying, echoed through the forest.

The worst possible outcome in her own mind, and the heartbreaking cry of not wanting to admit it.

As if to sever such a wish of hers, Nozomu stepped forward with a murderous intent that sent chills down the spines of all who saw him.

She reflexively raised her rapier with which she had invoked the [Magic Sword・Lunar Eclipse].

“Gah~!?”

A shock hit both of her arms, and Irisdina’s body was flung off like a pebble.

She then slammed into a tree and a follow-up attack came at her as she let out a groan.

“Kuh~……au!?”

Although she succeeded in parrying the downward slash, her body was pinned against the tree behind her and she was unable to move.

Her rapier creaked under intense force, and her lungs screamed under its pressure. In front of her eyes, Nozomu’s face was stained with hatred and his katana’s blade was gleaming. But then she felt something strange.

( No Qi infused to [Mumei]? )

There was no sharp Qi-blade on Nozomu’s katana. If Nozomu had applied [Phantom・Coat], Irisdina’s body would have been bisected on the first strike.

Besides, she noticed that the blade pattern of the katana has also changed.

At least a few days ago. When they were training early in the morning, the blade pattern should be like that of a clear stream.

However, the blade pattern on the current [Mumei] resembled that of chains. And the countless chain rings were trembling slightly as if resisting the force that was being poured into them.

“Nozomu, stop!”

Mars swung his greatsword from the side in an attempt to save Irisdina.

A heavy blow with sufficient weight and physical strength added to it. However, Nozomu, while maintaining his katana in his right hand, unsheathed the scabbard from his sword belt with his left hand and easily blocked Mars’ slash.

“Kuh~, I can’t even slow you down, huh? …… uoo!?”

Nozomu shifted the axis of his body by lowering his waist to divert the force that was pressing down on him.

At the same moment, Mars’ body, which had lost all resistance, was propelled forward.

Nozomu slipped under Mars’ defenseless flank and pressed his shoulder against it.

Oh no. The moment such thoughts came to his mind, and Mars reflexively boosted his Qi with all his might, a blow struck him in the stomach that felt as if he was being hit by a battering ram.

“Gaha~ ……”

[Mikagura-style・Oscillation]. A powerful blow pierced his lungs and momentarily drained the life out of Mars’ body.

As he collapsed to his knees, a returning scabbard was casually hurled down at his head.

“I won’t let you!”

“Kuh~. Ora~~ Nozomu! Get a hold of yourself――!”

However, Nozomu’s lethal blow was intercepted, this time by Mimuru and Feo.

The daggers and staff were unleashed with exquisite timing and trajectory so that they could avoid hitting Mars and Irisdina.

Nozomu instantly changed the trajectory of the scabbard he was swinging down and deflected their attacks.

At that moment, a talisman filled with magic power fell from Feo’s pocket, emitting an intense light.

“~!?”

In the split second that Nozomu was blinded by the flash of light, Feo and Mimuru attempted to retrieve Irisdina and Mars and then retreat from the area.

“Alright, we just need to take them with us and run away……Uhya~!”

“Nyowaaaah!”

However, even though the flash of light had blinded his vision, Nozomu still managed to accurately pursue them.

He instantly moved ahead of the two who were trying to retreat and swung his katana and scabbard toward them.

Feo and Mimuru quickly let go of Irisdina and Mars and barely manage to block the oncoming slash.

“Ugugugu…… What the heck, shouldn’t he be unable to see!?”

“T-this is bad…… What a ridiculous power!”

The two faces turned pale as they heard the screams of their own weapons.

At that moment, Razward, rushing in from the side, came to the rescue.

[ Oi you guys, don’t move! ]

A powerful wind conjured by the lesser spirit blew Nozomu away and separated him from Feo and Mimuru.

Furthermore, the rampaging gust of wind spiraled and enveloped Nozomu in the blink of an eye, trapping him in a cage of violent winds. It was a magic unique to spirits that did not require any techniques.

“Y-You saved us~~”

“S-Sorry.”

[ No, it was my bad. Tiamat’s source element got the better of me, and I couldn’t help but get flustered. This sure has turned into a bad situation, huh……. ]

“Ooooooooo!”

Along with a cry, Razward’s cage of wind was obliterated by [Qi-jutsu・Light of Annihilation].

[ Oioi. Are you serious? You can’t stop even for a minute? …… ]

In the blink of an eye, his restraints were destroyed, and Razward’s small, round eyes widened.

In the midst of all this, Mars managed to stand up and stood next to Feo and the others.

“Oi, fox and cat, step forward! And Irisdina, you stay back!”

“Seriously!? Oh, what a rough comrade you are!”

“Damn it~! This will surely become a walk on a tightrope situation until the very end~~!”

Mars, who had caught his breath, joined in, and the three of them, with grim expressions on their faces, readied their weapons again.

An overwhelming difference in ability.

With cold sweat all over their bodies, Mars, Mimuru, and Feo were about to intercept the oncoming Nozomu, when a four-colored light intervened to block the gap between them.

Red, blue, green, and yellow. Four colored magic circles were drawn in the air, entangling Nozomu’s limbs and blocking his movements.

“~!?”

[The Four Circles of Sealing Formation]

It is an extremely advanced technique incorporating four different attributes, and is the magic that once completely restrained the messenger of the Dizzard Empire who attempted to steal Somia’s soul.

As Irisdina turned her gaze to the side, her best friend was raising her staff, looking at Nozomu with determined eyes, while sweating from tension.

“Tima ……”

“Ai, we’ll try to stall for time. I don’t know how long we can go against the current Nozomu-kun, but with Shina-san, please find a way to bring him back to his senses.”

Shortly afterward, *Crack!* Nozomu, who had ripped the sealing magic apart by force, attacked Mars and the others again.

“Ugh!”

“I’m not done yet! O shattered four circles of sealing formation, be the fetters that once again restrain my enemies!”

While Mars groaned at the slashing attacks that struck him, Tima chanted another incantation. Then, the fragments of [The Four Circles of Sealing Formation] that had previously shattered by Nozomu began to once again wrap themselves around his body.

Chain Magic. An advanced technique whereby a new formula is added to magic that has already been completed to produce a derived effect. Moreover, the magic that had almost dissipated was reconstructed as a new magic.

Hardly any mages on this continent are capable of such a thing.

But even so, it was still not enough to slow down Nozomu’s movements. Despite having his limbs bound by powerful magic, the out-of-control Nozomu unilaterally hunted down Mars and the others.

“Even with this, I can’t stop him……!”

“Nozomu, stop this! Don’t you recognize us!?”

Irisdina screamed in grief, but Nozomu showed no signs of coming to his senses. He kept swinging his blade at his comrades, his whole body radiating fiery flames filled with anger and hatred.

(We were so close. We should have made up and been able to spend time together again. That’s what I thought……)

Had his spirit been swallowed up by Tiamat already?

 

There is only anger left in his gaze.

Tears of sadness and frustration welled up and ran down Irisdina’s cheeks.

“Haa, haa……I-Irisdina-san…….”

“~, Shina-kun, are you alright?”

At that moment, her sinking thoughts were lifted by Shina’s voice, which was coming from the side. The elf girl seemed to be out of breath, and Irisdina, coming to her senses, hurriedly supported her body.

“Y-Yeah. Somehow……. I was just a bit affected by Tiamat’s presence …… More importantly, Nozomu-kun is currently being subjected to Tiamat’s illusions …….”

“Illusion? …….”

“Yes, his former best friend and friend who brought him down. And there is a spirit collaborating with them and it is the one who manipulated the [Cracked Crown] to burn up everything he cherishes……”

While being supported by Irisdina’s shoulder, Shina described to Irisdina the scene she had caught a glimpse of.

Is it her ability as an elf?

Irisdina was amazed by Shina’s overly specific descriptions of the illusions that Nozomu was being shown.

“Wait a minute, putting Ken-kun and Lisa-kun aside, there is even a spirit?”

“Yes, Ken Notice has a contract with a spirit. Despite being human ……. They are the ones who brought Nozomu-kun down. And that’s what Tiamat is using advantage of.”

Irisdina never knew that Ken Notice had a contract with a spirit.

She was almost flabbergasted by the truth that was being told in rapid succession, but she controlled her agitation and listened to Shina’s next words.

“In his current eyes, we are nothing more than the source of his anger. The same beast that destroyed my homeland …….”

“What’s Tiamat’s motive for doing this? ……”

“Resurrection. To do this, she is trying to break Nozomu, who has imprisoned her. Both in mind and body……”

“If that were to happen-……”

“This land will perish. People, beasts, and even spirits will be equally annihilated by that giant dragon. That dragon is such a being after all……”

If Nozomu’s body were to be destroyed by rampant forces, the chains that bound Tiamat would cease to exist. Even if not the case, it would be easy to bring the despairing Nozomu to his death by having him kill Irisdina and the others with his own hands.

For Tiamat, it would be fine to either continue to let him wield such power in anger and hatred or to let him die by himself.

Hearing Shina’s words, Irisdina gulped and swallowed her saliva.

“But, we can still make it…….”

“What makes you so sure of that?”

“Nozomu-kun right now is certainly consumed by rage and is exerting a bizarre amount of power. But he’s still not using those deadly techniques that he’s best at.”

“Come to think of it ……”

Irisdina recalled that during the earlier exchanges, Nozomu’s slashes were not imbued with Qi.

She once again turned her attention to the fierce battle in front of her. The blade of his katana only repeatedly flickered irregularly, and it seemed to be dulling rather than increasing in sharpness.

In Irisdina’s mind, Nozomu’s katana, whose blade pattern has changed its form, flashed in her mind.

“I see …… it’s his katana …….”

“Perhaps that katana is blocking his deadly techniques from being used. Otherwise, we would have been killed already by now.”

[Mumei]

A demon and spirit weapon of Eastern origin. It is said that its nature changes depending on its owner.

Irisdina recalled the scene she saw earlier when she had parried a blow from the rampaging Nozomu.

His figure was trembling with anger, but on the other side, he was also desperately trying to suppress that anger.

To Irisdina, it seemed to be a clear contradiction.

This realization once again lit up the heat in her sunken heart.

“Right. We can still make it …… No, we’ll make it.”

Irisdina’s spirit was restored. Shina nodded her head in response to Irisdina’s words, which were full of determination.

“I know. That’s why, I’m going to do everything I can.”

“Do you have a plan ……eh?”

“N…….”

Suddenly, Irisdina’s field of vision was filled with Shina’s face, and a soft sensation spread across her lips.

Then, along with a taste like rusty iron, a slippery tongue slid into her mouth.

A lusty voice escaped their mouths, mingling with the sticky sounds.

When their lips eventually parted, Irisdina reflexively pushed Shina away from her.

“W-W-What are you so suddenly ……!”

“D-Don’t get me wrong! I have my reasons for doing this!”

“R-Reason, you say ……!”

[ I-I mean this! ]

Suddenly, Shina’s voice echoed in Irisdina’s mind.

[ T-This is ……. ]

[ I-I established a simple contract between you and me. I will act as an intermediary between his will and yours, so call upon him when the opportunity arises. ]

[ I-I see…… ]

Elves use contract spells to share their magic power with spirits in order to make a connection between their paths, communicate their wills, and exercise spirit magic. She intends to use this contract spell to communicate with Nozomu.

However, Irisdina is neither an elf nor a spirit. Contract spell requires a stronger medium. Therefore, Shina performed a contract with Irisdina, albeit a simple one, by making Irisdina drink her blood.

[ I think Tiamat’s illusions are quite powerful. I’ll try to raise the output of the telepathy with my magic and Raz’s assistance …… but I’m afraid the chances of breaking through the illusions with just our call alone are, unfortunately, very low. ]

An obvious fact. They don’t know to what extent Tiamat can interfere, but their opponent is a legendary being. The chances of success will be …… almost nil.

[ Even so, we have to try …… I have faith in his strength. ]

Shina also nodded silently at Irisdina’s calm but determined voice.

The two then ran towards the battle, where they exchanged attacks like a storm.

Irisdina took the lead. She boosted her magic power with all her might and held up her rapier while firing magic bullets to separate Nozomu away from the others.

“Mars-kun, Feo-kun, leave the rest to me.”

“Wha~, are you serious!?”

“Yeah, I’m serious!”

Mars, who engaged in a battle against Nozomu, raised his voice in surprise. At that moment, Nozomu and Irisdina’s gazes crossed.

“~ …… uaa ……!”

Nozomu let out a groan of pain, and the storm of slashes like a tornado was momentarily stopped.

“~! Retreat! We should leave this to them!”

“…… Got it! Irisdina, take care of Nozomu!”

Seeing Nozomu’s turmoil, Feo and Mars immediately retreated to join Tima and the others. Prepare for what if.

Despite the disappearance of the hindrances, namely Feo and Mars, Nozomu did not pursue, but rather stopped and held his head with his left hand as if enduring something painful.

(As I thought, Nozomu hasn’t been completely swallowed yet!)

Seeing his behavior, Irisdina became convinced and immediately stepped forward and swung her rapier while applying a layer of reinforcement magic to herself.

“Sei!”

Nozomu repelled the rapier, which was thrust in with a gale-like speed, with an upward slash using only the blade in his right hand.

He then performed a returning slash toward her torso as a counterattack. Despite being using only one hand, the speed of Nozomu’s attack was strong enough to cleave Irisdina’s torso in two.

“~……!”

However, just before he reached her body, Nozomu’s face tightened and his attack dulled.

Irisdina evaded Nozomu’s dulled slash by lowering her waist. The blade passed just above her head, splitting a few strands of her hair.

“Ha~!”

With her knees sprung like a spring, she pounced up and launched another thrust at Nozomu.

Her second thrust clashed with Nozomu’s drawn-back katana.

With a high-pitched metallic sound and sparks, their bodies pushed each other away, opening a distance between them.

“~, ooooo!”

Nozomu was the first to regain his stance. In retaliation, a powerful thrust was unleashed in a parallel trajectory.

However, the speed of Nozomu’s blade once again slowed down just before it seized Irisdina’s body.

“Seya!”

Irisdina repelled Nozomu’s blade, which had lost its power, in the opposite direction.

Considering the difference in physical ability and swordsmanship skills, this was an absolutely impossible scene. Irisdina continued to be put in a tight spot after that, but Nozomu’s blade would always slow down just before it caught her and cut through empty air at every turn.

“Haa, haa, haa ……”

However, despite this, Nozomu’s attacks were still causing Irisdina to be severely exhausted.

Her breathing becomes ragged from the extreme tension, and large drops of sweat run down her forehead every few moments.

A glare of hatred directed at her. Her resolve almost shrunk and became overwhelmed, but not willing to give up, she stepped towards Nozomu.

What came to mind was the radiant smile Nozomu showed her when he was confessing his thoughts to her. The moment when she thought she could finally communicate with him, who had been wavering amongst his insecurities.

(Me, too, once again with everyone ……)

Nozomu wanted to confront his feelings once again. Yet, that feeling was even  being taken advantage of by Tiamat.

Irisdina couldn’t stand that.

“Nozomu, can you hear me!?”

I will bring him back no matter what it takes!

With this determination in her heart, Irisdina shouted his name at the top of her voice.

“Is this what you have been burdened with? I see, it is indeed fearsome and powerful! In the face of this mighty power, we may be no better than puppies!”

Stepping straight forward, she swung her rapier toward Nozomu as if to confront him with her feelings.

Their weapons interlocked, their gazes crossed at such a close distance that they could almost catch each other’s breath.

Irisdina’s jet-black eyes reflected his crimson-tinted eyes.

His eyes were wavering so much that it could be noticed visibly at a distance.

“Nozomu!”

“~……!”

The moment his name was called, Nozomu backed away like he was being pressured.

“Raz, Tima-san, now!”

Shina’s voice sounded from behind and immediately afterwards, Tima strengthened Nozomu’s restraints with all her might. At the same time, the elf girl rushed towards Nozomu, with Razward pushing her back with the power of wind spirits.

Shina, who had borrowed the power of the wind spirits, accelerated in an instant and leaped straight at Nozomu.

Nozomu tried to intercept Shina as she jumped at him, but Tima’s magic restrained his movement, and furthermore, Irisdina added more power into her body and obstructed him with all her might.

“U…….”

Nozomu, whose mind was disturbed by a thousand different things, was unable to push Irisdina away.

And then, Shina pounced on Nozomu’s neck and pressed her own lips directly against Nozomu’s.

“N~!”

“~!”

Nozomu’s pupils dilated at the sudden turn of events. Shina and Irisdina’s plan is to establish a simple contract so that they can deliver their voices directly to Nozomu’s mind.

They are unsure to what extent Tiamat’s mental erosion has spread. And in the first place, it is not certain whether Shina can establish a contract with the current Nozomu.

It is a risky, deadly gamble. Even so, the girls dared to take this difficult path.

All in order to get back someone precious to them ……

“Haa!?”

“Eeh!?”

“A-ara ……”

“…… Hmm.”

However, Mars and the others, who had not been told anything, were taken aback by the sudden turn of events.

On the other hand, Irisdina, although she understood that it was necessary, when she was presented with the kiss in front of her eyes, she felt a black emotion welling up within her.

“The simple contract is a success! Now you can telepathically communicate with him through me!”

But still, the first stage of the gamble was a success. Shina has succeeded in connecting her magic path with Nozomu.

“But Tiamat’s influence is so strong that it won’t last long! Hurry up …… kyaa!”

“Kuh~!”

Qi was released from Nozomu’s body with explosive force. Shina’s body was blown away and she was thrown to the ground.

Irisdina was distracted for a moment, but immediately returned her gaze to Nozomu.

His appearance had clearly changed.

His body swayed unsteadily with his head held down, and his crimson-tinted eyes were repeatedly flickering like fireflies.

“I- ……”

What should I say? What sort of words can bring him back?

When it came down to it, her head was spinning and she couldn’t speak.

Nozomu’s eyes, which had been wavering, began to be filled with murderous intent once again. The tip of his katana was slowly lifted up.

Yet her head remained blank. But she has to convey her feelings anyway.

“I-……”

At first, it was pure curiosity. The bearer of swordsmanship that surpassed her own. She wanted to know the secret of it.

Then, she felt gratitude and affection. The one and only sister. In the face of a crisis, he helped her, even though he had no obligation to do so.

And now …….

“I-, I want to be your strength!”

Naturally, these words came out of her mouth.

You have helped me, therefore, this time, I want to be the one to help you.

At the same time, she finally became aware of her true feelings behind those thoughts.

“I want to be by your side and protect your back. And in turn, I want you to protect my back!”

I want you by my side. That was Irisdina’s wish for Nozomu. That’s why …….

“Please come back to us. Stay by our side!”

“U-Ugh …… uoooo!”

With a pain-stricken cry, Nozomu pointed the tip of his katana at her and stepped forward with the momentum to slam her with his entire body.

The attack accelerated by [Flash Step] could easily take his opponent’s life.

“Nozomu!”

“~!”

Even in the face of the looming deadly blade, Irisdina did not avert her gaze and shouted his name.

Nozomu’s wavering eyes widened.

The illusions shown by Tiamat were cracked, and the figure of a black-haired girl peeked out from the peeling cracks.

(Don’t tell me, I’m ……~!)

[ What!? ] The color of sanity returned to Nozomu’s eyes, and the chains-like pattern engraved on [Mumei] were tinged with a pale light.

In the next instant, Tiamat’s illusions were shattered apart and crumbled away with a cracking sound.

However, his blade had already launched and was about to pierce Irisdina’s neck.

“No- ……!”

Nozomu reapplied ability suppression to his body in a hurry. Invisible chains entwined themselves around Nozomu’s body to contain Tiamat’s power and try to restrain him.

However, although the ability suppression was able to seal Nozomu’s power, it was unable to stop the momentum of his rush.

Driven by inertia, the blade of the katana loomed forward to pierce Irisdina’s neck and her life.

“Aaaaaaaa!”

Nozomu quickly thrust out his own left hand.

Immediately afterward, the two collided upon impact and were thrown to the ground.

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