Chương 147: Chapter 35:”Escape to Underground 2″

Looking up at the sky unsteadily fura-fura. Yu was muttering deliriously in a voice audible only to himself, with his eyes swimming hollowly in the air.

"Not there... Milia..."" Mom... are you going somewhere again...?"

"Good work... Dia..." And occasionally, he spills a smile hera-hera as if crazy.

"Hey hey. That is completely gone..."

"What on earth happened...?"

"Yu-kun, somehow... scary..." The people of Lunatope are bewildered. Not knowing what to do with him who has undergone an unknown transformation. Lilna ground her teeth at him muttering something boso-boso and not caring about this side at all. Giving up on demanding an answer from him, she raised her blade silently instead. Attacking courageously to finish him off who should be dying.

"Hey. Next... what shall we play..." Contrary to the carefree lines he utters. White light emitted from his body covered him and was undulating violently with immense energy. When Lilna, who approached closest to attack him again, reached that powerful aura. Her movement stops abruptly. Again. Even trying to move, she cannot move as if her whole body was grabbed.

"Why..."

"Uau!" Along with delirium. Just by his hand touching Lilna's chest lightly. Receiving a tremendous impact, she was blown away like a bullet helplessly. But she is not someone to be slammed in the same way without any trick. Using 《Passtrive》 before collision. Going around to his left side—the side without an arm. She intended to take him completely by surprise. However. Yu was already facing directly in front of her. As if he knew she would come there from the beginning.

When he floated an innocent smile with no sense of reason. She shuddered from the bottom of her heart.

"Gah!" Not even a technique. Just a fist swung casually. Lilna, who received it squarely with the core of her body. Heard the sound of several parts shattering inside herself. Unable to counterattack, retreating staggeringly yoro-yoro. Finally unable to endure, she falls on her knees. She was prepared to receive further pursuit. But Yu just stood there potsun-to and kept muttering to himself frequently. No intention to do anything in particular is felt.

While being left alone, she regained her posture and took a distance once with 《Passtrive》. Brushing up her messed hair roughly, trying to calm her agitation. She couldn't believe it. That she is conversely overwhelmed to this extent by the opponent she should have been fighting advantageously until then. The damage received has already reached a serious level. If it were an ordinary Natura's body, not her proud special body. Undoubtedly, it would have become useless anymore." Dangerous." Hatred boils in her eyes.

Humites are enemies. This guy is especially dangerous. Must kill no matter what. Solidifying determination again. Glaring at Yu standing still on the spot, she transformed her right arm into a gun barrel.

"Target Lock-on. Energy filling start—10, 20—" 《Selphanon》. The light ray weapon boasting the greatest power among weapons Lilna has. It was not a substitute that should be fired at humans by any means. Even at 20%, if hit firmly, it has enough power to blow away a vehicle without a trace. But now, she. Aiming such a dangerous thing at just one human, Yu. Trying to release it by increasing the output further. If it were her usual self, she would never do such a thing.

Because if used in such a city, the too high power would cause tremendous damage to the surroundings and could take the lives of unrelated citizens. However, she, who is driven by the rising sense of crisis and killing intent now. Seemed not to have such things in mind anymore.

"30—""A... a..." Yu has been absentminded since earlier and does not try to move from the spot at all. Taking advantage of that, keeping the aim on him, she continues to accumulate energy carefully. Light blue light enough to dazzle eyes condenses at the muzzle. And the light increases in strength further.

"Bad!"

"Yu-kun! Run!" Lorenz and Asty attempt diversionary shooting at Lilna simultaneously. But repelled by 《Deatress》, no attack worked. Then, Lasla heads to carry Yu. Lilna, confirming that sideways, decides to launch the attack before she reaches." 40%." The tip of her right arm was now wrapped in dazzling sky blue. Just by releasing this towards the enemy in front of her. Can erase him from this world without a trace. This time it's the end.

Relieved that she can finally give the coup de grace to the fateful opponent who has slipped through her hands many times. This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. There she notices hata-to. Relief. Am I relieved? Not only that. Towards this person who stands in the way tenaciously no matter how many times cornered. She began to feel complex emotions that cannot be divided in a word. Before she knew it. She evaluated and acknowledged him more than anyone else.

But, that's also the end—. Behind the burning killing intent. For some reason, she felt something like a tinge of loneliness. Why did she suddenly feel such a thing now? She didn't know. Still, she tried to declare firing finally. At that time—. A strong impact attacked her from the side, who was concentrating her consciousness only on the attack. The attack itself was completely nullified by 《Deatress》. But the aimed 《Selphanon》 flew in a strange direction.

Piercing through a completely unrelated high-rise building, disappearing into the distant sky. Startled ha-tto, everyone looked back—. William was standing there in a blood-stained state. Holding a Rocket Launcher on his shoulder. And further solidifying his whole body with heavy equipment. Smoke was rising unsteadily yura-yura from the muzzle that just fired a bullet. He broke through the Trive Gate revived at the same time as the emergency security system down. And came to this place in a hurry.

"Captain! Why!" Although Lorenz, who recognized his too gruesome appearance, asked a question close to a scream. William glared at Lilna without looking aside and raised his voice.

"Listen! Nelson died! In exchange for defeating Zacklay!" Agitation runs through the three. And that was the same for Lilna, whose important comrade was killed.

"Wha, t... You!" Even in the explosive flame, Lilna stood up without increasing wounds. Directing eyes of fierce anger at William. He continues loudly regardless of that.

"You guys take Yu and run away with the car I rode! And listen to the King's story! Before Plato comes! Hurry up!"

"Captain! What will you do, Captain!?" Since he appeared there, she had a bad premonition. Lasla asks with a voice about to cry. The answer returned from him was as worst expected.

"I will remain here. Humite Liberation Squad Lunatope is—disbanded as of today."

"No way...!"

"From now on, each of you find the justice you believe in and fight for it. Alright... Now go!" It was William's desperate resolution. Witnessing such manliness, the three were not the type to dally forever. Before finishing listening to his words, Asty had already started action. Holding Yu who collapsed weakly on the spot, running to William's car. Lasla and Lorenz follow immediately after.

"Think I'll let you escape!" Lilna gets enraged, but the next round of the rocket launcher is fired at her. Lilna avoided it with 《Passtrive》 as a matter of course. But, at the destination point—.

"That was also assumed." William was already aiming. The muzzle of the small machine gun attached to the side waist is aimed accurately." Take this for the share of David you killed!" Pulled the trigger with all might. Shooting bullets like rain with the momentum of a demon. He had no intention of stopping until running out of ammo. As if venting the regret of all victims so far. William shot and shot.

"Think such attacks work!" All desperate attacks are repelled by the iron wall barrier 《Deatress》. Still, William laughed fearlessly saying he didn't mind.

"Even if the attack itself doesn't work, you have no choice but to defend with your specialty barrier. And apparently, only the impact seems to be transmitted, right? Then, it will at least stop you."

"You...!" That was the aim—! Lilna finally noticed, but too late.

"That is enough. As long as I can buy time to connect possibilities, that's enough!" Discarding the machine gun that ran out of ammo. Throwing all handheld bombs at once. To the raging continuous attacks, Lilna could take no action other than protecting and defending herself.

"You, don't mess with me...! Humite!" Finally when the attack was interrupted, drawing 《Inclear》 and slashing. He caught it with the Slaith at maximum output. By not sparing anything at all, to the extent of exhausting weapon energy in just a few blows. He firmly caught her attack that originally cuts even blades of light. While continuing the sword locking, the car Lasla and others rode moves far away. Confirming that, satisfied with accomplishing what he should do. William finally prepared for the end.

And asks Lilna.

"Why do you hate Humites so much? What on earth did we do?"

"You are enemies! I protect Natura from you cruel and inhumane people! Don't say you forgot the numerous karmas burned into my brain!"" Is that memory really your truth?" The moment asked. Lilna was startled ha-tto. Even if she tries to remember, nothing comes out as if memory is covered in fog. Why? What does it mean!? As if seeing through such agitation, William lifted the corner of his mouth.

"I see. What the King said might not be so off the mark after all." Lilna pushed the blade with a desperate look as if shaking off agitation. Jiri-jiri, the blade of the Slaith is being scraped.

"That shouldn't be... That shouldn't be! I, certainly...!" But Lilna was actually not in perfect condition already. She had received damage inside her chest by Yu's previous attack. Even in CPD, although slightly, abnormality was occurring. Eventually, Lilna finally couldn't endure it. Jumping back from the spot, groaned.

"Why...? Why can't I remember anything! I don't know, I don't know...!" Facing clearly abnormal reactions, William finally embraced conviction. That our battle produced too many useless sacrifices. But—it was never too late. Hope is still left for the next generation. The rest is, if only they reach Luonhumite. The King and others will surely do well—. Praying for safety. That became the last word he recalled in his mind. Looking down at William who fell powerlessly on the ground.

To Lilna crouching on the spot, Plato called out quietly.

"Don't listen to this guy's nonsense... Lilna."

"Plato..." To Lilna who looked up as if noticing ha-tto, Plato floated a clumsy smile.

"You must be upset by the shock of receiving damage. Pull yourself together..."

"A, Ah... That's right..." After a while, Lilna was finally able to regain her original composure. Along with that, completely confused memories gradually revive. Lilna, who returned to the original ice-like expression. Remembering the words of the man she faced just now, asked Plato with a dark face.

"Is it true... that Zacklay died."

"... It's true." Plato lowers his eyes helplessly.

"I see..." Lilna closed her eyes for a while and thought of something. When she opened her eyes again. Her eyes were filled with extraordinary determination.

"Immediately after finishing replenishment, we chase them— We'll settle this underground." A little time goes back. Lorenz takes the driver's seat and flies at full power on the way to the Return Trive Gate. In the passenger seat, Lasla was holding Ryuto and watching the surroundings frequently. And in the back seat, Asty put Yu on her lap and was nursing him.

"Yu-kun! Pull yourself together! Yu-kun!"

"A... a..." Yu does not respond to the desperate calls since earlier. His eyes were dark and hollow endlessly.

"Geez! Cut it out!" Asty, who was full of wanting to cry, slapped Yu's cheek strongly once pachin. Then, did the feelings finally reach him? Light of reason returned suu-tto to his eyes.

"............ I, what..."

"Yu-kun! Thank goodness... Finally returned to normal!"

"Normal...?"

"Since earlier, you've been strange all the time! What on earth happened!?" Told so, Yu also had an idea. Runaway of the 『World of Heart』. It was close to becoming irreparable.

"Sorry... made you worry... Ugh! Goho! Gabo!" Using ability forcibly, the recoil exceeding the limit was tremendous. It had given him immeasurable damage that being alive is close to a miracle. Now that the state has settled down, it came in the form of paying the price at once. While scattering fresh blood from the mouth. Still, with eyes hiding strong will. With a pleading voice, he said to Asty.

"Must help... William. I understood. Finally, I understood. With this power..." But contrary to words, the body doesn't try to follow. Focus of eyes is not even fixed anymore, and even if trying to say something, the subsequent words were almost slurred.

"Please... Plea, se... let me, go..." Finally saying only that much as if squeezing out. Yu fainted. Asty directs a very sympathetic eye at him. Still, she couldn't admit it resolutely.

"Sorry. I can't let you go in such a state." She herself was barely suppressing the passion and tears welling up one after another.

"The Captain... Captain William entrusted the future to us...!" On the lap of her who muttered decisively. A single tear was spilling from Yu's eye.