Chương 102: Chapter 68:”Yu vs. Will”

Will" When Will stared at me with those freezing eyes, my body suddenly began to heat up again. My heartbeat accelerated at a terrifying speed. This sensation is— bad. He intends to take control of my body with [Interference] again. If that happens, it's not a fight. But it's different from earlier when I had no way to resist. I am not alone anymore.

"Watashi" inside will help me. 『 [Rebellion]. Counter [Interference]! 』 How to use [Rebellion] to cancel the effect of [Interference] that robs the body of freedom. I had learned it by receiving it from Lenks earlier. When "Watashi" used it, the ache and heat in my chest subsided immediately. 『It's okay. As long as I'm here, I won't let him do as he pleases with our body anymore. 』 『Thanks. You saved me. 』 『I'll support you firmly, so go all out without worrying about losing control. 』 『Roger.

』 I told Will face to face.

"That doesn't work anymore."

"Hee. As expected, it doesn't work in the awakened state." With this, I won't be made to writhe in agony at his whim anymore. Finally, I was able to stand on the starting line.

"Hmph. Well, fine. Now—before we start, I shall cast this." Will held his hand toward me and declared. [World Blockade] At that moment, a sensation that something was closing one after another occurred inside me. I didn't know what was being closed, but I understood it somehow with my skin. An unpleasant feeling, like being squeezed, attacked my whole body. 『It suddenly became hard to breathe. 』 『Are you okay? 』 『Somehow. 』 Eventually, when that feeling settled down, he explained politely.

"I temporarily blocked the channel connecting your 'World of Heart' to the outside world. It would be troublesome if you absorbed something from me during the battle and grew strangely." Is that so. He seems to know my ability well after all. It seems he has no intention of letting me learn anything. Then, the weapons I have are everything I have acquired in this world so far. And Lenks's ability [Rebellion], and this guy's ability [Interference]. Of these, [Interference] probably cannot be used properly.

It's too strong for me to handle, but the essential problem is elsewhere. With my ability, it seems I can use whatever I take into the "World of Heart" as it is. It seems convenient at first glance, but conversely, it also means that what I take in can only be used in that form. The [Interference] I received from him is only the effect of [Forced Transformation]. Such a thing is useless. He probably gave me an ability unnecessary for me, knowing that. But it's not completely meaningless.

The information of [Forced Transformation] once received is firmly memorized. That's why "Watashi" was able to counter using [Rebellion]. Setting that aside, anyway, I need to attract his attention. To buy even a little time. Let's do it with the intention of landing a hit if possible. He seems to be particular about playing to the end. Then if I land an attack, he might withdraw unexpectedly obediently. Considering the overwhelming difference in fighting power between us, while thinking calmly like that.

As for my own feelings, I was full of desire to defeat him if possible. Of course, I know. Because he is a FabL, he won't die even if killed. As long as neither of us dies in the true sense, this battle cannot be a "death match" no matter what. Still, I want to retaliate. Because it's frustrating, isn't it? Being toyed with like this. [Falspeed] [Chroluence] I cast two types of acceleration magic at the same time. I've seen [Chroluence] many times, so I already "knew" it.

The explosively swollen magic power seems to change the level by several steps even with the same magic. My body, which became light as a feather, seemed like something else entirely. Seeing me use magic, Will smirked as if plotting evil.

"That's right. It's a precious world of magic. How about a magic confrontation with elaborate ingenuity?"

"Do I have veto power?"

"Of course not." He spread his arms and spoke in a good mood.

"In this world, it is said that there are five stages of magic, from Elementary to Super-High Tier. But actually, do you know there is one more above?" One more above, he says. Is there such a thing!? Ignoring my surprise, he continued with a triumphant face.

"People feared those magics and called them this— Forbidden Tier Magic." [Flare] When he chanted just one word while standing upright. Immediately, with explosive momentum, a raging flame emitting a bright flash—no, it wasn't even something that could be called a flame anymore. Ultra-high temperature Plasma approached. [Flight Magic]! I jumped up into the air in a hurry. I was able to avoid it by a hair's breadth.

If my speed hadn't increased with the rise of magic power, it would undoubtedly have ended with that one shot just now. What he shot melted everything it passed in an instant. Without distinction between round private houses and skyscrapers, swallowing them one after another in a straight line, turning them into beautiful scorched earth. The momentum knew no bounds, and eventually, the magic flew away into the invisible distance.

I was chilled by the terrifying power of the magic, but I immediately turned to attack. I released the Lightning Super-High Tier Magic I learned in the "World of Heart" by watching Alice. [Delvaltia] The increased magic power naturally improved the power of the lightning strike far more. Due to the electrical resistance of the atmosphere as an insulator, Lightning Magic branches infinitely. Even each of its ends is comparable to the mainstream of real lightning.

By myself alone, lightning with power far exceeding that Combination Magic [Delrains] was generated. It headed to attack him. But everything vanished as if nothing had happened right in front of him. Did he cancel it with [Interference]!?

"Lightning Magic is shot like this." [Delvoltgress] Remaining upright again, he "chanted" magic. Not chantless. I was completely underestimated. Will's magic was on a different level. Extremely thick lightning was generated to the extent that it could no longer be compared to real lightning. While undulating fiercely like a living serpent, it destroyed surrounding buildings one after another.

Moving around at a tremendous speed that I couldn't react to at all, occasionally crossing right in front of me as if provoking, but never hitting. He was enjoying himself. He was using magic as if daring to show off the difference in power to me. It was really frustrating. The one-sided battle continued. No, it was doubtful whether it could be called a battle. No matter what attribute magic I used, no matter how much ingenuity I applied. I couldn't hurt him at all.

The return magic was all Forbidden Tier Magic of the same attribute, as if out of spite. Moreover, even though he should be able to hit easily, he just showed it off like an exhibition on purpose. The more I struggled, the more I was made to realize the difference in power miserably. Everything, including the magic used and physical ability, he was far above. To the extent that it could not be compared. If he felt like it even a little, he wouldn't even need magic in the first place.

Someone like me would be blown away with just a glance. [Kilfentrival] When Will chanted that magic, countless blades of darkness floated in the air. Those icicle-shaped ones, each as large as a person, numbered more than hundreds just by a rough look.

"How far can you dodge?" Simultaneous with the teasing words, blades attacked one after another. I desperately avoided them while making good use of my inherent physical ability and [Flight Magic]. I could only avoid. Such things, if hit squarely even once, it's over. Extreme tension wore down my nerves.

"You shouldn't look away."

"Wha—!" Beside me jumping up, he had gone around in an instant. When he held up his hand, something like a tremendous shockwave occurred. Receiving an impact like being hit hard— CRASH —I was blown backward in the blink of an eye.

"Kyaaaah!" With dizzying momentum, the outer wall of a skyscraper approached. At this rate, I'll die! Judging instantly, I transformed into a man, applied Qi Reinforcement, and entered full defense. My body slammed into the walls of buildings one after another. Two, three, and easily penetrated them. The buildings hit collapsed with a rattling sound. You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.

Eventually, when I crashed into the wall of the building I don't know how many times, the momentum finally waned. I was thrown out to the ground unsightly.

"Geho! Goho!" Crouching, I vomited bright red blood. Apparently, my internal organs were damaged.

"Hey, hey. Don't be exhausted by something like this." When I realized with a start, Will's shadow was already reflected right in front of me. My collar was grabbed and lifted forcibly. Suspended in the air, my chest was tightened hard, and breathing became even more painful. But I—. I took this situation as a chance conversely. Whatever the form, "I reached him." [Senkraze]! Poking the gap where he was completely off guard, I drove in a full-power blow with the Qi Sword.

Its power probably increased dozens of times more than usual; it was undoubtedly worthy of the name of a deadly blow. However, that is if the opponent is an ordinary human. The sword put with all my might—stopped perfectly on his skin. Without inflicting even a slight scratch.

"Weak. Are you underestimating me?" A cold gaze like making a fool pierced me being astonished. The moment his hand released my collar, my face was punched away. My vision spun messily. Bouncing on the ground many times and rolling around. How long did it continue? When I finally settled down and stood up unsteadily, his reaction had already moved to the sky. When I looked up at least with vigor, he said in a tone as if testing me.

"Now, can you stop it? If you avoid it, Sacris won't be safe." [Meteum] When he raised his right hand to the heavens, a small fireball about the size of a fingertip appeared on his palm. But it was small only for a moment. Making a high-speed rotation sound— Shuiiiiin —it grew rapidly. Soon, it became a huge sphere burning fiercely and covered the view of the sky. It was like a small sun itself. Any magic I've seen so far was incomparable. It was exactly something that should be called a natural disaster.

I was chilled from the bottom of my heart. If such a thing hits, it will easily melt through Edel and hit Sacris below directly. The whole town will be wrapped in a sea of fire. The moon has not yet left the gravitational sphere. Lenks is busy with work. I was the only one who could do something in this place. Making up my mind, I transformed into a woman and prepared magic. Magic that I couldn't use because I lacked magic power even if I tried to do it until now.

[Rafalusraid], certainly the power increased, but the blade had decreased to one. Now, I was creating six "huge" wind blades same as [Rafalus]. But still no good. With this, the power is not enough at all. [Rebellion]. Further remove the limit, increase the output. Then again, magic power began to rise visibly. Instead, the body could not endure, and the whole body creaked mishimishi. The internal organs, which were already weakened by repeated damage, screamed, and more blood spilled from my mouth.

『Any more is dangerous! 』 『But, there's no other way. 』 『... That's right. I'll suppress it somehow, so release it immediately when it's over. 』 『Yeah. Please. 』 Finally, Will swung his hand down. The ultra-high heat sphere large enough to cast a shadow on Edel began to fall slowly, scorching from the top of the city gradually. Tremendous heat that made me feel hot even on the ground. I intercepted it with the largest wind magic exceeding the limit.

Power was far from reaching, but I aimed concentrating only on one point. [Rafaluslemuria]! What was released from my both hands collided with [Meteum] from the front. Six blades cooperated with each other and slashed the ultra-large fireball of hellfire as if prying it open. Seeing that, I was convinced that the aim was successful. Alright. It went well. If I can't blow it away directly, at least deflect the trajectory.

When I somehow fulfilled that role, my magic ran out of power and returned to Magic Element and disappeared. [Meteum], cut into several pieces, scattered in different directions respectively. With this, damage will not reach Sacris. When I released the [Rebellion] I added myself, a severe backlash came immediately. My whole body was shaking, and it was painful even to stand.

"Hoh. To think you prevented that." Will, who had descended to the ground before I knew it, said as if impressed. I bluffed forcibly and told him.

"I told you. I can't afford to lose only to you."

"You really are cheeky, you—Shall I punish you a little?" His sharp-glinting eyes pierced me. A chill ran down my spine. I'm really bad with this no matter what.

"That's right. Have you experienced that magic I made yet?"

"What are you talking about?" There, he announced a shocking word.

"Time Manipulation Magic."

"What!?"

"Kukkukku. I purposely named it after myself. Didn't you notice?" Certainly, now that he mentions it. Milia said the name was [Chrolwillm]. Then is he the creator of that vicious magic!? Then he started saying something even more outrageous.

"Well, that is a degraded version greatly downgraded so that even trash can use it. Such a thing is just entertainment."

"What did you say!?" That terrifying magic is just entertainment...!?

"The original is due to my [Interference]." And he proved his words. He activated the shocking ability. It was the moment when True Hell began for me. [Spacetime Ruler] Will told me despair.

"For about ten minutes from now. All spacetime in this world is placed under my control." Wha—! My body didn't move! Not even a single hair moved even a twitch. It was exactly the same situation as when Clam used that. As a greeting to start, Will said with plenty of composure.

"It's Time Stop. It seems that you, who awakened the [God Vessel], can recognize this world even without [Arlcumber]." Kuh! Move! Hurry! To me struggling desperately to move, he delivered the finishing blow.

"Ah—and of course, I have no such petty limit like 2. 1 seconds." —My vision went dark. He walked leisurely to me who couldn't move and placed his hand on my stomach.

"One." The moment I heard those words. An impact like a wave pierced my abdomen. After a moment of severe pain ran, rather the pain gradually became dull. Looking down—. There was a large wind hole opened in my stomach that I had never seen before. Obviously a fatal wound. Strength left my body. Consciousness went away. I am, dy— When I realized, I was standing there as if nothing had happened. My consciousness was clear. My body moved freely too. — Why? Wasn't I supposed to be killed?

"Time Reversal." Looking forward with a start, Will, who was in front of me as usual, answered smoothly.

"I made the fact that you died nonexistent."

"Wha...!? Why, such a thing...?"

"I told you." Will had a terrifyingly cruel smile while staring at me with those ice-cold eyes.

"That I would make you realize the overwhelming difference in ability." To me being stunned, a cruel execution declaration was handed down.

"I wonder how many times you will die from now on." I trembled from the bottom of my heart. What began now was not a battle. One-sided Slaughter. Until this guy is satisfied, I continue to be killed earnestly—. My body trembled. I felt cold sweat erupting from my whole body at once. My throat was dry. I, who just experienced the terror of death firsthand. I couldn't suppress the fear of him that I had somehow suppressed until now. No. No—! I transformed into a man and slashed at him frantically.

If I stood still, I felt like I would be swallowed by him. Anyway, I wanted to shake off the fear by moving. He didn't move a muscle. Just as the Qi Sword was about to hit him—. —When I realized, I was back in the original place. Then, what did it mean? Why did I, regardless of my will, step forward on my own? And swing the sword down at an empty place. What am I doing? I am!? A sarcastic voice called from right beside me being intensely confused.

"Time Loop. The same situation is reproduced as is. Even if you know, there is nothing you can do." His hand approached the head of me swinging the sword in the void full of openings. Just when I thought my vision flashed suddenly, my consciousness was interrupted. In front of me revived again, there was Will after all.

"Two." He announced the death count expressionlessly and indifferently.

"Tch... Ryaaaaah!" I had no choice but to swing the sword. Even if I knew it was useless.!

"Time Erasure. Only I can move freely in the erased time." Only his voice announcing so was heard after it was too late. Eh—? When I realized, I was—. Looking up at my neck from below—. Scattering bright red blood like a fountain. My severed head rolled on the ground. Will's sole approached my face—. Haa... haa...!

"Three." Will announced the death count inorganically again. I was scared to death. This man more terrifying than the Grim Reaper. My legs trembled and I couldn't move. My heart itself wasn't broken yet. But fear was soaked into my body. It didn't even try to move easily. I hit my unreliable legs like a newborn fawn and tried to calm them down forcibly. But I still couldn't move from the spot. This time, it was a different reason. Strange. It's like there is a wall there. Air stuck perfectly and I couldn't move!

"Spatial Severance. The cut part can be blown away to a different dimension." The next moment, I was thrown into a pitch-black space. My body was stretched like spaghetti and twisted off. Limbs were torn off, brain was stirred messily—.

"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Will announced the death count.

"Four." U, kuh! I whipped my body that wouldn't stop trembling and transformed into a woman. If it's that magic—! Then this time, the surrounding space began to shrink suddenly. The field of vision distorted spherically around me and was crushed tightly. He, standing outside the influence, said in a mocking explanatory tone.

"Spatial Compression. Things inside are compressed to a single point." Matching the crushing space, arms, legs, distorted making a sound CRUNCH. Unimaginable severe pain attacked every part. Hurts hurts hurts hurts! Stop! Help!

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa—!" What I heard last was. The sound of my face being crushed messily.

"Five."

"Hii..." I retreated involuntarily. No. No more. Scared. I'm scared...! While staring at such pathetic me, he asked provocatively without moving a single eyebrow.

"What's wrong. Where is the spirit until now? Is it over already?"

"U... waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" Forcibly pushing fear, I released that magic with all my might. [Arllivine]! But—. Even this Arrow of Light, which I had absolute trust in against Spacetime Manipulation—. Stopped perfectly in front of his eyes.

"Worthless. Did you think such a thing would work on the 'Real Thing'?" When I realized. Countless Arrows of Light almost the same as the one I shot now—were surrounding me. Towards me who felt like going crazy at the terrifying premonition. He announced the death sentence happily.

"Return gift." I continued to be killed earnestly. Every time I was killed, time was rewound. Killed again and again. Without being able to do anything. All kinds of deaths. All kinds of pains. Continued to be engraved on this body.

"Ah, a..." Yu, who repeated deaths of unknown number. Already lost words, and the focus of eyes was not fixed.

"Is it about time you died too much and broke?" Yu hanging her head while sitting in a girl's sitting position weakly. Grabbing her black hair that grew to the nape of her neck, Will pulled her face closer.

"Listen. After all, you are nothing but my toy. How foolish it is to hold a rebellious spirit knowing no place. You understood well, right?"

"U, u, gu..." Yu was shedding tears. But that was never because she yielded to him like that time. Now Yu was clearly glaring at him. Even if her head didn't work at all. Even while almost swallowed by fear. Yu left a streak of strong will that never broke. She was frustrated enough to cry. At herself who can't do anything. At herself who ends up being done as he pleases after all. His inner mind was not amused by Yu who was rebellious to the end. That's right.

This guy is number one only in hating to lose hidden deep inside. It would be impossible to break her heart completely no matter how much I torment and kill her. Reconfirming that abominable fact.

"Boring. Shall I really kill you?" He made Yu float and tried to finish her off in the most gruesome form.

"That's enough. I returned the moon long ago." Poking the momentary gap when Will reacted to that voice and looked back. Lenks used [Rebellion] to cancel the levitation effect by [Interference]. Holding the falling Yu, he hurriedly took distance from him. Lenks spoke gently to Yu in his arms.

"I'm really sorry for being late. You did well. Leave the rest to us." Yu, relieved by the appearance of a reliable helper, nodded slightly although not in a mental state to speak yet. And he was not the only helper. There were everyone strengthened significantly by the stacking of Jilph's [Secret of Qi] and Lenks's [Rebellion]. Alice puffed out her small chest and pointed her finger at him.

"This time we are the opponents!" Milia glared at Will much sharper than her usual stare.

"Are you the Will who bullies my precious Yu? I won't forgive you." Argus, who had his arm attached by Jilph and completely recovered, floated a fearless smile.

"I heard you are the ringleader of everything. I'll beat you up." Jilph pointed the blade of his Qi Sword at the nemesis he once lost to with extraordinary thoughts.

"I have various precious memories in this world. I won't let you do as you please anymore." Next to him, Inea also held her Qi Sword and showed quiet anger.

"I came to fulfill the revenge of that time. How dare you lay a hand on my cute disciple...!" Dreet held his Qi Sword modestly, but his eyes were staring at the enemy powerfully like a hawk.

"Although my power is small, let me assist." Karla and Ketty, who were trembling and unable to move at first seeing his terror, now had eyes full of fighting spirit.

"We won't watch silently anymore either!"

"I'll have you pay the bill properly!"

"Well, well. Everyone is here." While showing composure in words, Will felt irritation at that scene. Because for him, this kind of worthless unity is one of the things he detests most.

"You guys. Don't tell me you have such naive thoughts that you can manage somehow if you all attack together." Representing all living things in this world. Alice stepped forward one step and threw the feelings she had held so far at him.

"Even us, you know. Everyone is living desperately! Trying to trample on that with your selfishness, I will absolutely never let you do that! Don't underestimate the world! Don't underestimate humans!"

"Hmph... No matter how many small fries gather, there is no value." At that time, Will. Showed human-like emotion clearly against them for the first time.

"Don't get cocky. I hate that kind of thing the most!" Everyone's hearts fighting flowed in. Thoughts were transmitted. The "World of Heart" was filled with everyone's hearts. Filled with memories with everyone. The "World of Heart" was now filled with brilliance like a starry sky. It was overflowing with tremendous power like never before. — I see. So that was it. The true nature of my ability is exactly the Heart. Memories turn directly into power here. Everyone's hearts turn into power.

The more information connects. The more hearts connect. That much greater power it becomes. That is why I chose to be both sexes. As a man. As a woman. To be able to connect with anyone more. To be able to accept anyone more. I had two bodies. To become the [God Vessel] —that accepts everything. I knew that it was the best for this ability. Everyone is struggling. At this rate, they will be defeated. If I am really a FabL. If there is power to overturn the logic of this world. Just once is fine.

Power enough to stop him. Power to overturn fate. Everyone's heart becomes power. Unleashes all power. My everything now— becomes One.

"What. That form is...?" Will, who was fighting predominantly against everyone alone. Reaching here, he was surprised from the bottom of his heart for the first time. Because he didn't think there was something even he didn't know about Yu's ability. That is not the depth of the ability Yu originally has that he knows. However, although in a different form, Will certainly sensed something comparable to it. Obvious abnormality was happening to Yu who stood up unsteadily suddenly.

Yu's whole body was wrapped in pale white light. It was exactly the same quality as the light emitted by the spiritual body in the "World of Heart". The height is just between man and woman, and the look looks like both a man and a woman. Is it closer to a woman just because the face is originally cute? The bulge of the chest is somewhat smaller than that of a female body, and the length of smooth hair is a little shorter than that of a female.

Inside the delicate body with smooth skin like a woman, manly strength is felt. It possessed a harmonious physical balance that should be called perfect. I see. Wonderful power. But Will harbored a strange emotion mixed with joy and disappointment. But. No. It's not This. After all, just strong. There is no light of reason there. The will of the person using the [Vessel] is not felt. Just an almost automatic existence moving only by the aggregate of thoughts.

"............" Yu, remaining silent, stared at Will with powerful eyes. Cast [Falspeed], [Chroluence], and [Physical Ability Enhancement]"simultaneously". And from the left hand, emitting dazzling yellow light—release a special Qi Sword. [Qi Sword of Light]. It was an Attribute-Imbued Qi Sword boasting tremendous power combining immense magic power and Qi. The next moment, Yu disappeared. Only three people. Lenks, Jilph, and Will, who had the sword pointed at him, barely caught that figure.

That meant that only at this moment, Yu reached the level of the three.

"What!?" Will was astonished. Not at the movement.

"You, what on earth did you do...!?" [Interference] didn't work at all. Despite activating [Spacetime Ruler] again, there is no effect at all. Such a thing was the first time for him too.

"Chii!" Strangely enough, what he created was also a [Qi Sword of Light]. At this time. He moved seriously himself for the first time in this world. To that extent, he was impatient. Because. If he takes the sword approaching his eyes squarely now—. Even he will probably be cut off. Two swords clashed fiercely. With the impact that shook the atmosphere, the swords of both scattering sparks were. Equal—or so it seemed. Will opened his eyes wide in surprise. Did Yu's thought reach?

Or did his defense not make it in time by a paper-thin margin—? There was a streak of cut on Will's cheek. From there, his blood flowed. It was the first injury in this world. Yu saw it and smiled. Lost consciousness and collapsed on the spot. The light wrapping the body also disappeared, returning to the female figure before the change. Will looked up at the sky in a daze.

"I lost..." It was just a slight scratch. But for him, it meant a magnificent defeat. He had no intention of breaking the promise made with Yu.

"Kukuku..." He looked down and shook his shoulders.

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!" He laughed. He continued to laugh like crazy. When was the last time he laughed like this? Anyway. Although it is different from the form assumed, this guy showed it for the time being. Possibility and power. With that "ridiculous ability"!

"Yu. It's a reward for beating me. I'll give you this world." He was satisfied. He didn't care about the world anymore. Feeling good, he gave another present.

"Also, I'll give you freedom for a while. Enjoy the other world trip as much as possible—next time, it won't go like this." Then, towards Lenks who was alert without negligence, he said.

"Lenks."

"What."

"I leave the cleanup of Edel to you."

"Is that it. I'll do it without being told. Disappear quickly."

"... Hmph. I'll say one thing. Don't spoil Yu too much."

"What do you mean." Will didn't answer on the spot. Finally. Turning to everyone full of wounds, he waved his hand like a performer and bid farewell.

"Well then. Adieu." Without any hesitation, he blew away his own head and heart with his hand. Becoming a silent corpse, he disappeared as if fading. For him, dying was equal to breathing anymore. Thus, all settlements were made. Although many sacrifices were paid, the world and Sacris were protected.