"Yes?

　What is this guy talking about? But before I could think, Tsurugi raised his right hand and Phytis, who was standing next to me, was blown away.

Ka-ha--!

"!　Phytis!"?

　I rushed to Fitis, who was blown away, but he didn't answer me as if he was unconscious.
　He seemed to be in perfect condition, but I couldn't help but stare at Turugi, who suddenly raised his hand to Fitis.

Hey, Tsurugi-san!　What do you mean?　Why do you do this?

　Tsurugi's response to my outrage was to remain calm.

I'm sorry. If possible, I would hate to do this, but because of Fitis's character, I will stop you if you kill Luna. There is a possibility of worse injury if I do so. So I would have let her pass out before that happened.

　Tsurugi explained his concern for us, but I didn't like his calmness.

...... I'm not sure, but I can't allow you to hurt Luna here," he said.

　As if reacting to my anger, Wine-Whale, Hydra, and even Jack rushed to distance themselves from Tsurugi, who was around me.

That's not good. I wouldn't want to fight with you guys if I could. ......

　But at that moment, a shadow appeared from behind her, with the sun at its back, swinging its sword down at Turugi.

"AAAAAHHHH!

　The person who swung his or her sword down with a shout is Lily.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

What?

　Tsurugi's figure appears again from behind Lily, who cut through the void.

Oh dear. You're at last here, Lily.

　As if in response to Tsurugi's voice from behind, Lily immediately joined him and held her sword in front of him.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that this is not the case.　Nice timing, as always!

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"Well, I had a bad feeling about it, so I came by. And sure enough. Well, I don't know the details, but I saw the guy blow up Phytis, so that's reason enough to point the sword at him.

　With that, Lily turns to face Tsurugi again. Turugi, on the other hand, had some mixed feelings underneath his robe. 　

...... If I could, I wouldn't want to fight with you, but it's not an option. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

　At the same time, I waved my arm at Tsurugi, and the whale and hydra next to me blew backwards, just as they had done with Phytis, and fainted as if they were rolling their eyes.

Hydra!　Wine Whale!

　What the hell?　Did something like a shockwave come out of Mr. Tsurugi's hand and blow the two animals away?
　While I was thinking about this, Lily and Jack moved at the same time.

Miss Tsurugi!　I've had your help before, but if you want to mess with my brother and the rest of the guys here, I won't mess with you either!

　With that, jet-black flames were created in Jack's hands.

"Ignis Fatuus!

　The jet-black flames from Jack's hand went straight to Tsurugi-san.
　Lily, on the other hand, stays close to Tsurugi-san, watching her movements, and is always ready to run her sword.
　Turugi's ability, which she used to evade Lily's attack earlier.
　She is the owner of spatial transference, and with this ability she was able to evade Lily's attack.
　In the past, she was able to get into the castle thanks to her ability, but now we have no choice but to pay attention to her ability and fight.
　Lily seems to be trying to attack the place where she avoided Jack's attack with her spatial transfer, but Tsurugi doesn't show any pretense of avoiding Jack's attack.

　Are you going to catch it?　Just as I thought, the flames that should have landed on Tsurugi disappeared in an instant.

What!

　Turugi waved his hand again in spite of Jack's astonishment, and at the same time, the space in front of Jack became slightly distorted, and then Jack was blown backwards by the wave that arose from it.

Ugh!

　Jack cried out in anguish, but at the same time Tsurugi unleashed his attack, Lily's fist shot out from right beside him.

You won't even have time to evade it this time!

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's been in this situation.
　It is impossible for Tsurugi to avoid the attack, which left even sound behind, as he was caught in an opening right after the attack.
　Just as she predicted, Lily's fist enters Turugi's face...

"Huh?

　Instantly, the space between Lily's fist and Turugi's face was distorted, and Lily's fist passed through Turugi's face.
　It was as if she had struck something invisible.
　No, more specifically, Lily and Tsurugi. It was as if the space they were standing in was distorted, as if they were each in a different space.

"When I say move through space, it's just one of my abilities. The original ability is the ability to control time and space. So by replacing your attack with another space in this way, I can neutralize your attack.

　Tsurugi-san says something that doesn't even fly.
　When I held up my hand again, the space in front of Lily was distorted and she was blown away by the wave that was generated from it.

It's not a good idea.

"Lily!

　I'm approaching Lily, who was blown away in a hurry.
　Fortunately, she didn't seem to faint, but she seemed to acknowledge her inferiority as she broke out in a cold sweat.

I'm going to have to surrender. You can't beat me,



　Although Tsurugi declared clearly, what she said was true.
　Lily is a brave person who specializes in close combat.
　This is partly due to the fact that she was originally an SS-ranked monster, but her power and speed when she was in her half-beast form was exactly that of an SS-ranked monster.
　But conversely speaking, Lily's abilities are just such simple combat abilities.
　Just like Tsurugi's attack this time, our attack can't reach her. We are literally outgunned by an opponent who can send the impact of his blows through space.
　As expected, this time we're too incompatible.

　Lily seems to have noticed what I'm thinking, and she grits her back teeth in frustration as she tries to figure out a solution.
　At that moment, the door of the house opens, revealing a familiar figure.

What's going on?　I think I heard a noise earlier.

"Luna!

　I call out to Luna as she comes out of the door.
　Tsurugi-san turns to Luna in response.

What?　What are you?

　Luna turns to Tsurugi, who is wearing a white robe, and gives him a questioning look.
　But Tsurugi, on the other hand, was looking at Luna more seriously than ever.

It's not just a matter of time before you get a chance to see it. ...... Oh. I'm sure that's what it looks like. You are ......

?

　Tsurugi's line sounded nostalgic, sad, and slightly hateful, but in the next moment he held up his right hand and turned it toward Luna.
　But the next moment Tsurugi holds up his right hand and points it at Luna.

There's no point in chatting with you now. This is an opportunity to kill you above all else. I must not miss it.

"What?　What kind of--

　Before Luna could ask, magic power dwells in Tsurugi's right hand.
　It's not as if it had blown us all to pieces, but rather it had clearly gathered power to kill the opponent in front of it.
　Lily and I rushed out to cover Luna, but Tsurugi's voice rang out as if to mock us.

It's useless. Even if you covered for her, it's useless. My ability is space manipulation. If I pierced the space in front of Luna's heart, that would be the end of her life.

　Tsurugi's voice was more ruthless than ever as she muttered, letting him know that she meant it.
　Not good!　We have to stop it at all costs!　With that in mind, the magic contained in Tsurugi's right hand was released into Luna faster than we could approach her.

　Is all is well. Just as I gave up that thought, the space that was about to be distorted in front of Luna's heart is cut in two by someone, and the spatial ability released by Turugi-san dissipates like a spray of water.

'No way!

　Tsurugi's first impatience at the unexpected situation.
　Meanwhile, a man stands in front of Luna.

It's good to see you again, Keogh.

You can go to ......!

　A young man with black hair and a black coat was there.
　He was one of the seven great heroes who fought in the emperor's castle when Lily took him in.

FERRID.

　When Lily whispered to him, Mr. Ferrid gave him the same soft smile he had seen at some point in his life.

"Actually, I've come for you, but I see that's not the case.

　With that, Mr. Ferrido held his sword in his right hand toward Tsurugi.

"I owe you a favor. I'll give you a hand, albeit a poor one.