Until now, I hadn't been giving my all in the fight against Fenrir.
　To be fair, I had been concentrating on avoiding attacks with as little energy expenditure as possible.
　It's clear that a short battle in this situation would be detrimental to me.
　I knew that, and therefore I was trying to minimize my physical energy expenditure as much as possible.

　That restriction is removed now.

''Haaaaah!''

　Raising my voice, I close the distance to Fenrir myself and strike him.

　For a moment, Fenrir's face was wary of me, as he suddenly became belligerent.
　However, the confusion was only for a short time.

''Fi──i.''

　Fenrir judged my actions to be a burnout, and a smile appeared on his face.
　Then, he raises his bloody claws at me as he slowly comes towards me.
　There was an absolute confidence that if I hit him head on, there was no way he could lose to me.

　─ That's exactly what I wanted to do, without realizing it.

　No matter how many body-strengthening skills a mutated super-difficult demonic beast has, there's nothing that can be received by fists alone.
　I know such things from my previous experience.
　That's why I was aiming to counter fight from the beginning.
　So why did I hit Fenrir with everything I had?

　All of this was to invite Fenrir to attack.

　I slowed my running speed as I saw Fenrir try to swing down with his big swinging claws.
　Only then does Fenrir realize that I was aiming for something, too.
　But it was too late.
　Fenrir's claws, swung down, no longer stop.

　I laugh as I watch the claws pass in front of me.

'Because now it's my turn.

　It was easy for me to imagine the trajectory of the claws, as I had been attacked so often before.

　To evade according to the trajectory of those claws──and to attack according to the claws, also.

''Hah!''

　Immediately after Fenrir swung his claws down, I had to kick at the right time.
　The kick that hit the side of the claw passed through the impact and further destroyed Fenrir's front leg.

''Fiiii──────i!''

　Fenrir rolls to the ground while letting out a tragic scream, sheltering the claw.
　At the sight of that Fenrir, I give a small smile.

''......!''

　But it wasn't until I looked into Fenrir's eyes that I was able to smile.

　It was easy to imagine that Fenrir was nearing his limit as he was bleeding profusely from his nails and writhing in pain.
　Even in such a state, there was still a flame of hatred burning in Fenrir's eyes that did not diminish.
　And in that flame of hatred, there was a mockery of me floating around.

　...... Fenrir's claws, could not be neutralized.

　It was then that I understood that.
　If possible, it seems that the blow was not powerful enough to kill the momentum once it was faked.

'Stubborn!'

　In contrast to my unintentional swearing, Fenrir's expression of mockery deepens.

　The best plan of crushing one of the means of attack, I've avoided that much.
　As if to say so.
　At that Fenrir's expression, I can't hide the irritation on my face.

　But that was my only reaction.
　I don't show any agitation at all and run to Fenrir.

''Fii!''

　Such an attitude of mine caused Fenrir to reveal his agitation.
　He can't hide his confusion at my lack of hesitation in making a move, despite the fact that I've crushed his plans to neutralize his claws.
　He didn't even realize that this attitude was what would cause a fatal delay in his reaction.

　I point my fist at Fenrir.

''So, I told you.''

　It was certainly for the best that Fenrir's claws were incapacitated.
　However, disabling Fenrir's claws was not my primary goal.
　In addition, if Fenrir's claws were incapacitated, it would only be a blessing in disguise.
　Even if the power is weak due to faking, there is one reason why I prioritized making sure to hit the attack.

　The reason being that it is to create an opening that allows me to go on the offensive once more.

"It's my turn now,

　At that moment, Fenrir finally realized that he didn't have time to writhe in pain and tried to distance himself from me.
　But I wasn't going to be able to get away in time.
　As soon as I stood up to escape, I had captured Fenrir's body in my attack range.
　As a last resistance, Fenrir shelters his body with the claws of the one I had just kicked.

　Then my onslaught began.

''Haaaaaaah!''

Fi────i!

　A second passed from the onslaught.
　I didn't think about the rest, I was hitting Fenrir with everything I had.

　Fists, kicks, knees and elbows.

　The attacks that Ronaldo-san had taught me to use, I slammed into Fenrir's body here and there.
　Fenrir, on the other hand, was struggling to move his injured paw to protect himself from my attack.
　The intense pain seems to be eating away at his body, but I guess he doesn't even have the strength to pay attention to it.
　He was desperately trying to endure my onslaught, screaming out a heroic cry.

　Three seconds have passed since the onslaught.
　By that time, Fenrir's paw was in a state where even the word "bloody" couldn't catch up with him.
　To such a claw, I launch an attack anyway.

　I was no longer thinking about the power of the attack.
　I only focus on attacking anyway to
　A single attack can't do much damage to Fenrir's body, but I continue to attack with all my might in order to put him in a situation where he can't fight back.


　Five seconds pass from the onslaught.

Fiiii......!

　Even though the blow is weak, Fenrir begins to let out a moan of pain as the martial artist's penetration skills combined with the attacks over and over again.
　His paws are even more injured and his time to protect his body will be limited now.
　And if I am able to hit Fenrir's body with an attack, my victory will be assured.

　However, Fenrir hadn't given up yet.
　Fenrir's face was contorted in pain, but he desperately tried to withstand my attack with his wounded claws.
　In the midst of all this, my and Fenrir's eyes meet.
　That Fenrir's eyes were looking straight through me.

　As if to say that you too are at your limit, right?

''Haha, haha.''

　...... For a little while now, the unstoppable ragged breathing was the best proof of Fenrir's words.
　Like Fenrir, I didn't have a lot of strength left in me.
　My lungs were struggling, and my vision was narrowing due to the lack of acidity.

　My lung capacity and endurance had increased as I was able to use my physical enhancements to the fullest extent.
　But that was no longer enough.

　My arms are heavy as lead.
　It was no longer possible to do anything but hit it furiously.

　Still, he was almost there.
　He was almost ready to break through Fenrir's front legs.
　There was no way he could give up here.

　Truly the last thing.
　I let out a yell.

''Hah, aaaaah!

''Fiii!''

　As my fist increases in power, Fenrir lets out an even more distressing cry.
　Still, Fenrir is desperately trying to bite me.
　If I endure this place, I won't be able to move anymore.
　Because I know that, I desperately scramble to my feet.

''Fiiiiii──i!''

　Seven seconds passed from the start of the onslaught, and finally Fenrir's paw left the front of his body.
　The limp paw, while bleeding, is flicked off, leaving Fenrir's body empty.

　Finally, the moment I'd been waiting for, the moment I'd been waiting for.
　I slam my heavy fist into Fenrir's abdomen with all my might.

''Fii.''

　The blow caused a streak of blood to flow from Fenrir's mouth - that was my limit.

''Huh.''

　I collapse to my knees, still in the position I punched Fenrir in.

'Ha, ha, ha,'

　There was nothing more I could do but pant desperately for air and gasp for air.
　I don't feel like I can even move an arm anymore.

Fi──i!

　As if to win me over, Fenrir let out a small roar.
　Slowly, he opened his mouth and revealed his sharp fangs.
　As it was, Fenrir didn't move for a while.
　He looked at me with glaring eyes, as if he was trying to vent his sorrow on me.

　At that moment, Fenrir was convinced of his victory.
　Without a doubt, he was convinced that he would never be defeated again.

　It was precisely because Fenrir didn't even try to hide that thought──I couldn't help but laugh.

''Hmm. Oh, dear.

　It's hard to just laugh because I'm still not breathing well.
　And yet, I can't hold back my laughter.

　I can't help but find it funny that Fenrir doesn't realize that he's at a huge disadvantage.

　I can see the grimness in Fenrir's eyes as he laughs at me.
　By the way he looks at me, I know that Fenrir still doesn't understand.

　That all of my attacks so far have been nothing more than a stepping stone.

'I'm sorry and thank you. Narsena.

　It was at that moment that Fenrir realized this, when he heard that voice from behind him.

''Fii─i?''

　Fenrir's eyes widened in dismay.
　His eyes spoke more eloquently than anything else about Fenrir's confusion.

　Why can I hear your voice?
　How can you move when you should have been hurt so much, just to say so?

　The sad expression on Fenrir's face showed that Fenrir had now realized his blunder.
　Yes, Fenrir shouldn't have been devoted to me alone.

　Who was the enemy that I really had to pay attention to?
　I laugh to Fenrir, who finally realizes.

'Too bad. I'm a decoy.

　Through the gap in Fenrir's body, a figure can be seen standing behind him.

　What was there was the figure of the older brother who was covered in blood──and raised his dagger to Fenrir.