He ran towards the demon stone.
　With that, Palinclone retreated significantly as he jumped down.
　From his actions, he judged that there was no trap in the magic stone itself, and while strengthening his grip on his sword, he picked up the magic stone with his other hand.
　At the same time, Palinclone stabbed his right hand into the earth.

''What--!

　He immediately slashed at Palinclone, but before he could do so, a flash of electrified light rushed out.
　It was an outpouring of magic power.
　I quickly realized that Palinclone had tried to use the magic power that had been stopped and failed. The skin on Palinclone's right arm popped off from the reckless use of magic power. Countless blood vessels burst and red blood splattered.

　No matter how you look at it, it's a self-destruction.
　Nevertheless, Palinclone still tries to physically connect to the earth by gouging out his useless right arm (・・・・・・・).
　He directly touches, interferes with, and wishes for the 'magic stone line' (line) where the 'World Devotional Formation' is deployed.

''Ah!　You're right, I can't use my magic anymore.　I've lost the power of the Stealer of Reason and the Apostle!　And now my body is melting and I don't have the strength to fight!　But - but, but what about it!　The 'I' is still alive, man!　I ain't gonna stop until you kill me, man!　Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!　Brother Kanami!

　In the end, Palinclone couldn't use his magic power. Not even a drop of magic power could pass through his right arm.
　--But the 'World Consecration Formation' pulsates.
　Even though both the magic formula and magic power were within the 'Magic Stone Line' (line), it was impossible. In order to interfere, a drop of that magic power was necessary. However, as if in response to Palinclone's wish, the 'Magical Stone Line (Line)' once again emitted light and began to tremble greatly.

　And the earth cracked open like a biscuit cracking.
　The earth, which had been distorted by the runaway, became even more distorted and crazy, and countless cracks appeared on the ground. It was similar to the phenomenon of monster summoning that Palinclone had done not long ago. Only, the scale was an order of magnitude different.
　That collapse blocked my path.

''Haha, if you can't beat the 'Vortex Wave', then just hit the 'Kanami (...)' (・・・・・・・・). I'm going to make the "heroic" "boy" stand up to the "monster" "Founder Kanami". That was the conclusion (finale) of my plan, but ......, I'm going to put it to extravagant use here!　This is the true purpose of the 'World Consecration Squad'!

　From between the cracked earth, a devastating magical power rises up from the cracked earth.
　It sucked in all the magic power in the air and rapidly condensed. Just like the other monsters, the magical power materializes.
　However, what that magical power was representing was a 'human form'.

　An unprecedented sense of dread runs through my entire body.
　The instincts of a living being warned me that this was not a good thing. Of course, the same is true for "Sensitivity" and "Parallel Thinking".

"I'm not going to let them do it!

　I ran across the badly footholded earth and swung my sword down to Palinclone.

　But with a high-pitched sound, the sword bounced back.
　The scales of magic power floating in the air were protecting Palinclone.
　And flesh grew within those scales. We see blood vessels and muscles being created and a heart being generated in the center. From its construction, you can tell that a 'person' is being summoned.

　Palinclone explains the identity of that 'person'.

''-- This guy (...) is a 'monster' that was abandoned in the 'deepest'!　It's the last of the primordial kanami!　As you know, there is no soul!　Hence, he's a real 'monster' that only works on instincts that are ingrained in his body!

　It's not a "person", but the shell of a "monster".

　--I'm going to be the first to admit that the name of the "monster" is "The Ancestor Kanami".

　I know it's true.
　Just a few minutes ago, I saw the consequences of a thousand years ago, thanks to Hailey.

''d*mn!''

　I intuit with my soul, not with theory.
　Boom, the "magic stone" of "the one who steals the reason for the dimension" inside me pulsates.
　I even feel nostalgia. All of my cells are screaming that this is definitely my body.

　The Ancestor Kanami - the masked man. The legendary being who survived by turning the world against him. He is the "Sage", the "Ancestor" and the "Monster". The end of Aikawa Uzumi's life--!

　The summoning is complete.
　Not only what is inside, but even the outside of the "monster" has been completely recreated.
　The sooty cloak that looks like a ghost and the black mask that looks like it's about to weather and collapse. Only one eye is shining in black from the gap. It is a body with many defects. It has lost an eye, a right arm, a left leg, and the visible skin is sore.
　It was humanoid, but it was definitely not a 'person'. Like the Palinclone before, he made up for his body's deficiencies with different creature parts.
　Instead of skin, there are fish scales stuck to it. A bundle of flesh that resembled a tentacle hung from his right arm, which was missing from the elbow. A black haze of magic power was spewing from his missing left leg. It was a figure that could not help but be called a 'monster'.
　And as if to hide its horrible and ugly body, a bandage is wrapped underneath its cloak. It is a bandage with small letters scrawled on it, just like Arti did one day.

　Compared to the memories of a thousand years ago, the 'monster' transformation is still under control. But I'm convinced that it's the "Original Kanami" of a thousand years ago.
　I'm going to keep an eye on it.

-- Status.
　　　Name, mate. :. : : : : . :■■ HP...: :3/17■ 3 MP2 :3/17■3 MP2■. :1/3■92 -- .

　As soon as I see the blurry name, the masked man's mask crumbles to sand.
　And the same dark hair as mine spilled out. It was long, messy hair that I could tell had been unkempt for years. Underneath that black hair, there is a face that looks just like mine. It's definitely my face, though my eyes are empty and skinny.
　The face is distorted and the mouth is opened wide.

"A, aaaa~, aaaa~, aaaa~!

　From the same face as mine, a vindictiveness that I can't believe is a human voice escapes.
　It's a dark, heavy voice that people can't understand, but I can understand that it's sad. Just listening to it, my heart aches as if my body is being torn to shreds.

　Now, this "monster" is in a tragic state of mind.

　The sight of it was too shocking.
　It's impossible to think of this as someone else's problem. This is "me".
　This is my past and my future.
　This is what is waiting for you when you continue to build up your "magic power". When confronted with this reality, the face slightly distorts.

　Only Palinclone was unfazed and moved on to the next action.
　He ran behind the 'Primordial Kanami' and from there, he shouted and said.

''Tch!　Not enough poison-- oh well!　The First Khanami!　You won't hear anything else.　Feel that, your sister is right there!　It's your sister 'Yangtaki''s body and demonic stone!

　The Palinclone blows something outrageous into the 'Original Kanami'.
　Then, the Founder Kanami, who had been dumbfounded like a newborn baby, turned to look at you. A faint light appeared in the black eye, which was the only one remaining.

　This 'Ancestor Kanami' has no soul. There is no doubt about it.
　The magic stone of the "stealer of the logic of the dimension" that can be called a "soul" is inside of me. That's why I'm borrowing Yotaki's body, but I'm still able to take the form of 'I (Kanami)'.

　In other words, the "monster (Kanami)" in front of me has no substance. It probably doesn't have any consciousness, let alone reason.
　But even so, the Founder Kanami - no, Aikawa Uzumi moves.
　Seeking for something more important than her lost soul - even if it becomes only a body, she moves!



　You called me by my name.
　You don't care about Palinkulon.
　He only looks at me and reaches out like a maniac.
　Step by step, step by step, he draws closer to me.

"Bo me!　No, you want the 'magic stone' (Hitaki) inside me!

　Even though her own soul is just around the corner, she is still searching for her sister's soul.
　Even though she lost everything and didn't understand anything, the existence of "Kanami" continued to seek her sister's "firefly".
　It was a scene that made me feel fear. Because it is too much like someone else's business, I feel both fear and sympathy for her.
　It's hard to watch a body that moves without a soul.
　I'm sure that's why I thought I had to be the one to hand over the lead to this monster.

Haha!　If it's important to you, get it back!　'The Original Kanami'!

　I shout back at the cheering Palinkron.

'You want to beat me that badly, Palinkulon!　d*mn it!　Really, you're such a persistent a**h*le!
'Oh, I want to win by any means necessary!　I'm sorry, I guess that's just the way I am!

　He didn't seem to be offended at all.
　Rather, he seemed to be happy to be cursed at. I decided there was no point in bothering with Palinclone and turned my attention to the most recent enemy.

　In preparation for the battle, I 'display' more detailed information.

--Status.
　　　Name, mate. :... :■ . :■ ... :HP... :: :3/12■3 MP2 :3/12■3 MP2■. :1/2 ■92
　　　Level 46.
Strength 31.5■ Strength 3■.1.: Skill 49. :. : Speed ■.■■ Speed 4■.■■ Wisdom 4■.12 Magic power 12■.44 Qualities ■.0.:--.

　It was not possible to 'display' the status of the 'Primordial Kanami' normally.
　Not only the body, but also the existence, everything must be unstable. It seems like it will disappear like a mirage at any moment. I feel a sense of transience that cannot be expressed in words.

　But even more than that, I feel a sense of danger.
　The level is high, but above all, the skills are terrifying.
　The fact that they were 'displayed' normally, except for their status, was conversely terrifying.
　First of all, the antecedent skill.

　--Agenital Skill Dimensional Magic 9.23--

　I know this.
　It means I was a dimensional wizard at heart.

　The problem is my acquired skills.

　--After-earth skills.
　Magic 1.02 Sorcery 5.89 Magic manipulation 4.33 Focused convergence 2.45 Bloodwork 1.01　
　Swordsmanship 1.22 Spearmanship 1.11 Archery 2.01 Throwing 1.99 Bodywork 2.07 Discernment 1.12
　Magic combat 6.56 Weapon combat 2.34 Observational eye 1.23 Inspiration 1.14 Provocation 1.00
　Housework 2.45 Cooking 1.23 Baking 2.22 Sewing 1.34 Knitting 1.77
　Swimming 1.04 Underwater activities 0.77 Fishing 0.98 Collecting 1.33 Hunting 1.15
　Alchemy 1.22 Blacksmithing 3.02 Apothecary 1.22 Music 1.66 Koto 1.12 Incitement 1.00 Leaders 1.01
　Optimal action 1.88 Deception 2.34 Talking 1.23 Seduction 1.34 Brainwashing 1.45 Training 1.98　　
　Trading 2.01 Butler 2.12 Crafting 1.22 Stealing 1.11 Life extension 1.67 Assassination 1.23 ......

　--there's more.
　There were too many to count during the battle.
　The countless skills that he would have gained in the battle a thousand years ago were a clear indication of the threat of the 'Primordial Kanami'.

　This 'monster' was a formidable enemy that could never be outmaneuvered.
　And 'Primordial Kanami' uses the highest value of those skills.

''Aa--, ji, dimensional magic--'Writhing Shobu (Torsion)''!

　Even though he couldn't hear the words he spoke, he could certainly understand the meaning of that magic alone.
　Even though his body and magic were so unstable, that magic was smooth. He used the magic that was seeping into his body as he always did. It looked like it.

　It was fighting on instinct.
　I'm convinced of that, and I've given up trying to persuade them with words.
　The only way to stop this "monster" is to kill it. Even if it's my past self - no, it's because it's me that's easy to kill!

"We can't lose here!　That's for me, too!　-- 'Midgals Freeze'!

　A magic power the size of a palm is emitted from the arm of the "Founder Kanami" and an ice serpent is emitted from my arm.
　The size is a clear difference. But there was a difference in the density of the magic power.

　The magic power emitted from the Founder Kanami was colorless. His own magic power is purple, but the perfect magical construction makes it lean and transparent.
　And that mass of magical power will bloom.
　The reason I thought it bloomed despite the fact that it was transparent is because the space was twisted. The twisting of the space creates the illusion that the flower has opened.
　There is no doubt that the world is misaligned by dimensional magic. Unlike me, the "Founder Kanami" handled the power of the misalignment (...) freely.

　The transparent flower and the ice serpent collided head on.
　The moment they touched, the ice serpent twisted and bent and shattered in an instant. It was as if they were looking at a deceptive picture. The little flower was shown to have been overcome without being swallowed by the serpent's great mouth. And the transparent flower remained unharmed.

'Gua, a--a, yi, yike, t--tolu, sion--!

　More transparent flowers will be added.
　Fortunately, it's not magic with speed. But even so, the transparent flowers that spread out all around are a threat. I'm not going to be able to get to the point where I'm not going to be able to get to it.

　I thought it would be bad to touch it, so I tried to get away from it.

''--Di, ah, di, di, 'Gradually unaligned (defaults)' oh!

　--but the space shifted.

　My body moved. My backward leap was a success, and we'd gotten away from each other. No doubt about it.
　But the distance was rather close.

　With just a single word of magic chanted by the 'Primordial Kanami', a fault line (...) had been created in the world. As if the cake had been cut, the space in front of the "Ancestor Kanami" was cut open and shifted. Because of that misalignment, the rules of distance collapse.
　Caught up in that collapse, I was drawn towards the direction of the "Ancestor Kanami".

''Nah--!
"Oh, yeah, a flyspeck--!

　The sword of magic power was held in the arm of the 'Founder Kanami'.
　It's not a hastily made sword made by my 'magic freezing', but an authentic colorless magic sword made by 'magic materialization'.

　That sword is swung down to me.
　I quickly catch it with the straight sword of Crescent Pectrazi. It had tremendous power and speed. The impact, as if I had caught a whole mountain, made me lose my stance. I managed to dodge the attack thanks to my sensitivity and swordsmanship, but the magical stone in my left hand fell off.

　Even with Rowen's "swordsmanship", this distance is not good.
　Thinking so, I try to get out of the close combat, but it's not going to happen.

''Yea, di, di, fall, t--''

　The more you retreat, the more you retreat, the more a new dimensional fault line is created and drawn in.
　No matter how you move, you will be forced to engage in close combat.
　I have no choice but to draw on the power of "sensitivity" to the fullest extent, anticipate the enemy's movements and choose a defense. The Ancestor Kanami doesn't have any reasoning at the moment. Since it is fighting according to its heart, it can at least read it and pass it off with its swordsmanship.

　However, the enemy's sword speed is too fast.
　The difference in status was hopeless.
　The speed that was thought to be the limit of humanity, the "Founder Kanami" lightly exceeded the speed of a human being and wielded his magic sword.
　The density of magic power packed in his body was too different. And the structure of the body was also too different.

　It was simple. The limit I had in mind was 'the limit of man'. But the stage of battle between people is long gone. The opponent before us now is a monster. This is also the ultimate in "monster".
　This "monster" sword speed is normal for the Founder Kanami.

Then, this one too!　'Dimension Decisive Operations (Gradiate)'!

　Add not only 'sensation' but also dimensional magic and try to grasp the world.
　If you can't win with your basic specs, then just double your senses and sharpen your anticipation. No matter how strong your opponent is, you can't afford to lose to a sword that you just wield without thinking.
　My "swordsmanship" is the "swordsmanship", a blade that cuts out demons. It's just fine to deal with a "monster".

　The Founder Kanami's high-speed sword is used by my sword to continue to strike at him.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I'm getting used to the speed. It's because of the unfathomable responsiveness of Rowen's swordsmanship.

　I'll be able to use that time to build a new magic.
　The magic needed to defeat the 'monster' in front of me.
　The magic needed to defeat the monster in front of me is not going to be an ordinary one. I'm going to have to use everything I have available right now.

　Therefore, I call out to my sister in my heart.
　You're going to be able to find a way to get the best out of it. I'm going to cross the two together and create the best magic I can.

　In the midst of the sword fights that continue to sound a high-pitched sound, the magic construction is gradually advancing.
　It's a magic that combines the true value of freezing magic with the true value of dimensional magic.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　If you want to name it--.

"--Dimensional, freeze!　Resonance magic!　"Form di--
I can't let you do that!

　But it was interrupted by a black blade striking from behind.
　It was Palinkron.
　It had retrieved the Tida magic stone I had dropped and turned it into a black sword to attack me.

　I managed to duck and dodge it.
　However, the magic construction would fail. Where he had his hands full with just the 'Primordial Kanami', Palinclone was added, and his calculations were thrown off.

　That was how unexpected Palinclone's attack was. Right now, Palinclone is just a man. He doesn't have the ability to break into a battle between 'monsters'. The slightest involvement in a battle would be fatal.

　Yet, Palinclone jumped into the battle like a storm.
　Although he interfered with Tida's magic stone and turned it into a sword, he didn't have any affinity with it. It was probably because of his unparalleled 'observational eye' that he was able to make an opening.

''d*mn it!　Palinclone!

　With the current palinclone, I can't even defend myself. He gets caught in a sword fight and his torso is slashed open. A true fatal wound from which he can no longer recover.
　Palinclone pokes his knee at the wound, which is beyond mortal.

　But Palinclone laughs. He laughs as usual.
　The 'Original Kanami' was in the corner of his eye.
　The gap created by intercepting Palinclone is pierced and its one arm extends.

''Ah, aaaaah, hi, taki, taki taki--!

　Space is distorted, and an arm extends to me at an impossible speed.
　Quickly, I try to dispel the arm with my sword. However, the sword is stopped by the demon sword on the other arm of the "Ancestor Kanami".

　The Ancestor Kanami gently grabs my shoulder with the monster's arm to prevent Yotaki's body from being hurt.
　And then the colorless magic power invades my body through my shoulder. I tried to manipulate my body's magic power to somehow expel the enemy's magic power, but it was completely unsuccessful. The quality and skill of the magic power is overwhelmingly defeated.

''Gah, aa--a, j--juts, 'Phantom Purple Arm (Distance Mute)!

　And then "The Original Kanami" shouted a new magic.
　Then the arm that was holding my shoulder smoothly entered my body.
　From its magical construction, I knew that it was the highest dimensional magic that defies material boundaries. And I also know its purpose.

　The arm of the "Ancestor Kanami" roamed inside my body - grabbing the "magic stone".



　I scream.
　It's not just a grip on my heart. More than that, my delicate 'soul' is grabbed unceremoniously, and I am assaulted by an unprecedented phantom pain.
　There is no pain in my body, but the pain in my heart causes me to break out in a massive cold sweat.
　However, I try to stop it by grabbing the arm of the 'Founder Kanami' in order not to give it to him.

''I won't give you 'that one (...)'--!　If you're going to take it, make it 'mine'!
'Ah, ah, ah, aah, aah, fluttering, fluttering, fluttering, fluttering (...) --!

　But my voice is unreachable.
　Also, 'The Progenitor Kanami' generates fault dimensional magic. A dimensional fault line is created between us, and this time, space expands in an attempt to separate us.
　I'm not using force but spatial magic to forcefully shake it off, and I let go of the Ancestor Kanami's arm.

　--It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do.

''Aaaaah!　Yangtaki--!

　My beloved sister moves away.
　You finally found the place of your precious one, and now that your heart has finally come through, you're mercilessly losing her again. The 'Yotaki' that felt so close to you, just a little bit away from your body, you feel as if it has disappeared into the distance of time.

''Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

　The Ancestor Kanami held the extracted magical stone to his chest and ran away from me.
　However, I can't run after it.
　The soul is drained out, the balance of body and soul is broken, and the body does not move as it should.

Wait, wait. ......!　Don't take that with you: ......!

　He tries to call back the "Original Kanami".
　You can see that he is truly delighted to have the 'soul' of his loved one, who he had lost sight of for over a thousand years. But it's a mistake. It's wrong.
　Originally, the 'Demon Stone' of 'The One Who Steals the Reason of Water' is necessary for this body. And the Ancestor Kanami (over there) needs a magical stone from The One Who Stole the Reason of Dimension.

　However, the Ancestor Kanami, which moves without a soul, is not capable of making rational decisions. Instinctively, she dug her arms into her chest and placed the magical stone, which is a thief of the logic of water, inside her body.
　I will never let go of it again, and I carefully tucked it away for dear life.

　--And the "body" and the "magic stone" are interchanged (・・・・).

　The change will appear immediately.
　The "Body of the Primordial Kanami" obtained the "Soul of Yangtaki".
　The answer to that formula begins to erode reality.

''--aaa--, hi, ta, ki--''

　Just a single word is called out the name of a loved one and the body of "The Original Kanami" begins to distort. Not only does space become distorted. Even the flesh of her body becomes distorted.

　The magical stone from "The One Who Stole the Principle of Water" begins to absorb the magical power that was inside the Founder Kanami's body. However, the blue magic stone is still sleeping. It's an unconscious absorption.
　With it, the part that had been turned into a monster returns to human form. I could see how the poison that had been consuming me was being purified.

　Of course, the change doesn't end there.
　The priority in this world is 'soul' rather than 'body'.
　Just like my current body, my body is being pulled by my 'soul'.

　In other words, what's waiting for me at the end of it all is...

　The flesh of the "Primordial Kanami" wriggled, and even the skeleton changed. The quality and color of her skin and the length of her hair changed and she became a different person. The character of Aikawa Uzumi disappears. On the contrary, his masculinity also disappears.

　And then a girl is 're-born' into the world.

"--Hi, Yotaki (...)?

　She has long, lustrous black hair and morbidly white skin.
　Her body is shrunken and rounded in a feminine way.
　Above all, there is no mistaking that face.


　-- The shell of the "Original Kanami" became "Aikawa Yotaki".