Chapter 107

“So this is the real deal, Albert-sama.”

“If only she had kept underestimating us, this would’ve been easier.”

“How troublesome.”

“Seriously.”

Albert-sama and I braced ourselves for the next attack, exchanging dry remarks. Though we joked, our eyes never left Flamme-san. We knew things were about to get tough.

“Hah!”

Yukari-san was the first to leap forward, slashing with blinding speed—too fast for an ordinary person to even follow. But her opponent was now a demon god. The attacks were casually blocked. Flamme-san didn’t seem to wear any armor, yet Yukari-san’s every strike was deflected. In contrast, Flamme-san’s blows were intensifying, forcing Yukari-san onto the defensive. Unlike before, a hint of urgency crept into her expression.

“Let’s go, Black Wind!”

“I’ll follow up—Water Spider!”

In sync with Yukari-san’s movements, Yuri summoned a tornado around Flamme-san, while Aqua-san sent out web-like water blades. Their attacks were meant to bind Flamme-san and support Yukari-san.

“Rrraaaahhhh!!”

“—!? No way!?”

With terrifying ease, Flamme-san dispersed both attacks, shattered Yukari-san’s naginata in a single blow, and sent her flying—

Sanctified Manifestation!

But even before that hit landed, the sacred barrier woven into her clothes activated. Yukari-san was enveloped in light, and her outfit transformed instantly—into a battle-ready white uniform designed for mobility. In her hands was a restored naginata. Sanctified Manifestation shaped sacred magic into clothing and weapons—her naginata included. Gripping her weapon once more, Yukari-san narrowly deflected Flamme-san’s next attack.

“Thank you, Yuuka-san!”

“Don’t mention it—just be careful!”

“Yuuka! Do mine next!”

“Understood! Sanctified Manifestation!

“Thanks! Headwind!

I activated Yuri’s sanctified gear. Using wind to hinder Flamme-san’s movements, she closed in for melee combat, unleashing her unpredictable swordsmanship. On closer inspection, it was a style that harnessed wind—accelerating or decelerating strikes to throw off her opponent. Yukari-san joined in again, and the two engaged Flamme-san together. But Flamme-san didn’t seem fazed by the two-on-one.

Ice Wall!

Minato-sama conjured an ice wall before them. Flamme-san’s fist slammed into it, but left no mark. If she shattered Yukari-san’s weapon with a punch, her power was immense—but Minato-sama’s defense seemed superior.

“Minato!”

“Leave it to me.”

Sensing Yuri’s intent, Minato-sama raised several more ice walls. Using the wind, Yuri dashed across the surfaces at high speed, creating chaos around Flamme-san.

Thermal Updraft!

Ice Chains!

Cecilia-sama summoned a rising current of hot air, supporting Yuri, while Minato-sama bound Flamme-san with chains of ice, restricting her movement.

“You call this power!? Don’t insult me!”

“Damn! This is bad!”

“Yuri! Fall back!”

Flamme-san roared—and fiery giants rose around her. A whirlwind of flames surged outward, threatening to consume everything. Minato-sama held it back with ice walls, while Cecilia-sama tried to suppress the blaze. The power balance was teetering. We had to do something now—while we still could!

“Albert-sama!”

“Yuuka, activate everyone’s sanctified gear. Then get them to fall back.”

“Are we using that?”

“Yes. Obliteration Magic.”

“Understood. Sanctified Manifestation! Everyone, get clear!”

At my command, Yuri, Aqua-san, and Yukari-san retreated. Minato-sama and Cecilia-sama met my eyes and nodded—they were buying us time.

“Albert-sama, how much longer?”

“Almost done! Yuuka, activate my sanctified gear and lend me your power!”

“Right!”

I touched Albert-sama and invoked his Sanctified Manifestation, pouring my magic into him to create a special custom set of sacred gear.

“Good, it’s ready! Thanks, Yuuka. Sister, Mina, I’m about to release it—get back!”

Minato-sama and Cecilia-sama instantly withdrew. With no barriers remaining, Flamme-san’s flames surged forward, aiming to engulf us.

“Destruction is the foundation of creation, and creation is born from destruction... Obliterate.

Albert-sama unleashed his Obliteration Magic. It swallowed Flamme-san’s fire—and returned everything before us to pure light.

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