29-Hunting and confusion of immortals ②



 
Rank D? Hahaha! So you don't know it on the street. You're at the bottom of the exam right now, as I recall, right?

 Hehehe," said Yuto with a not-so-full face, and Mizuho's elbow enters his abdomen.

''Uppu!''

'That wasn't a compliment! Definitely!

 Yuto squats. Marion shushes Mizuho.
 Hisae watches the newcomers hovering around the exit area with a serious look, while also keeping a vigilant eye on Gaston.

 She wanted to rush to the newcomers as soon as possible to check and resolve the situation, but she couldn't bypass the vampire Gaston and show him an opening in front of her.
 As usual, Gaston still showed a look of composure.
 Then, Yuto, who had regained his posture beside the uncomfortable Nisasae, lined up beside her.

''Omine-san. Please go. Maybe if it's not Omine-san, we won't all be able to escape.

 Hisae's eyes narrowed at Yuto's statement and asked the truth of it.

''Du Du-kun do you have any idea what you're talking about?''

'No I'm sorry, I'm not entirely sure. I'm just guessing.

 Not completely.........." said Yuto. For Hisae, she can't imagine the reason for the situation of the newcomers who are not evacuating now at all.
 Even if it's a prediction now, Nisasae thinks that she wants a hint, even if it's a little off the mark. Moreover, the only person who has made a hypothesis in this urgent situation right now is the boy in front of her right now. If that's the case, I want to cling to that now.

'Your judgment test is an A, the highest of all the test takers. Take a guess and tell me.

''....I understand. It's an uncomfortable feeling I remembered when I attacked this guy earlier, but when I look at him, I feel like he's an old friend. That's why I hesitated to attack for a moment earlier.

''........Yes, that's one of the abilities he acquired [Positioning]. It's a nasty ability that didn't prevent him from entering with that ability. If I were to confirm it in front of him, he shouldn't be able to exert that much power, but even so, he can still be affected slightly. But that's not enough...

 Mizuho and Marion's faces tighten in surprise when they hear it beside them.

''Yes. It's not a reason why everyone can't escape. It's just that I've experienced something close to this uncomfortable feeling before.

What do you mean...?

 Hisae still didn't understand the meaning of what Yuto just said.

''This is another guess, but if I'm right........ Shitenji-san. Marion-san. Do you have any idea where the exit to this hall is?

 They said, "What? You'll have a look on your face that says, "Oh, no!

'Oh, no! It's decidedly over there in the back... what?

It's gone... No, it's gone! Why?

 Their strange reactions startled Hisae as she wondered what the hell was going on...

''Huh? What? What do you mean...? It's right there. I can see it.

It's okay. There's definitely an exit in the direction you just saw. Then think about getting out of there.

 All three of them frowned at Yuto's words and stared in the direction of the exit that should be there.
 Suddenly, both Marion and Mizuho turn pale. Marion is so shaken up that she can barely stand.
 Hisae watches the two of them, bewildered by the urge that rises from inside her body, but struggling against it.
 Yuto lightly slaps the three of them on the back. Instantly, all three of them snapped back to their senses.

''That's enough. Didn't you feel this way? The newcomers, Shitendera-san and Marion-san, don't want to leave this place, it's more dangerous outside, and if they leave, it's over....... Didn't you have such a strong urge to leave, that if you didn't leave, it would be the end for you and the newcomers? And it's so strong that it can't be contained.

 I listened to what Nisae, Marion, Mizuho and Yuto were saying. Its outlandish, but I could understand it because it was consistent with the facts. People are relieved when they can understand. Therefore, it was fortunate for Yuto that his mind did not wander to the question of why Yuto was okay.

 An important part of the practice of the Way of the Immortal is to understand the world as it is. It is through this middle-heartedness that one reaches the point of the Immortal Way.
 In other words, mental attacks and illusions are almost impossible to achieve in the master class of the Xian Dao. Yuto, of course, hadn't reached that point.

 Yujin continued his story.

''And on top of that, I'll make the exits invisible to the newcomers and visible to the rest of them. And the newcomers can't leave, even though they can't. And the result of that is the current situation.

 Yuto pointed at the newcomers who were just hovering around the exit.

''My guess is that the root of this guy's set-up ability is to twist people's perceptions and judgments? is the conclusion. For the newcomers, the danger is out there, and for the rest of us, if we don't go out there, we can't all be saved...I feel strongly, I'm convinced. We're trying to get them to do that.

 Yuto's explanation was met with applause. The owner of that applause, Gaston, let out a vulgar laugh.

'No, you really are funny! That's an excellent assessment of the situation. I'd say it's almost the right thing to do. It's an application of [positioning] and [equivocation] as an axis. But is that why you got a rank D. Was your other abilities lacking? But you're... hmm? Do you have a lot of real-world experience?

 Gaston rubbed his jaw, which was doubly cracked.

I'm sure you're not going to be able to get me to read your mind like this, but you're doing a great job with your Satori abilities. It's as if you've experienced fighting with a satori expert. All the time I can only see the girls in swimsuits from you.

Yee!

What?

What?

 At Gaston's point of view, Yuto falters with a look of embarrassment on his face.
 Hearing that, the gaze from the two girls who are staring at him with zit eyes is painful.

''Yuto-san........while thinking about such things during our conversation earlier.......''

"Du Du Yuto......... This is why men.........

'You're wrong! It's only a countermeasure against satori abilities. I don't want to do this....

'If you don't like it, why are you a girl in a bathing suit!

'No! I just happened to be in my room and the new swimsuit show for this summer was on TV! Anything! That's what I remembered in a hurry, and it just sustained itself! I'll change that in a minute.

Oh, and by the way you two are in your bathing suits, too.

"What?

'Hey! You're lying! I never imagined that! It's true, believe me!

 Marion's cheeks turn red and she tries to escape from the gaze of Masato as she hides. Mizuho turns on her battle mode against Yuto, her aura of anger erupts from her entire body and she lashes out at the pleading Yuto.

'So you misunderstood...............................Shitenji-san? The enemy is out there. Oh, buh-ha!

 Mizuho's heel drop was mired in the center of Yuto's face at a great angle.
 Mizuho's flipped skirt slowly returned to normal.

''Oh, poor thing. It was a joke, but hey......... Oh? You're now a multiplicative ninety-nine.

 As he said this, Gaston cowered his shoulders and held out his hands to show them.

''Haaaaah!''

 Suddenly, Hisae stepped forward.
 Even during the conversation between Yuto and Gaston, Nisasae was keeping a close eye on Gaston so as not to miss his opening.
 When she saw Gaston with his arms outstretched as if he was loose there, she unexpectedly launched a melee attack.

 That body language of Hisae's, which was unthinkable for a spirit user, was a unique body technique passed down in the Shitenji family.
 That body technique, which emphasizes weight transfer, appears supple, but its blows are heavy. Furthermore, the right-hand thrust Sae delivered that day, although not conspicuous, was orange-colored with high heat.
 That thrust extends the arm to accurately shoot through Gaston's left chest area.
 But Gaston was already gone in that spot.

(Gone! (Kuhn, you're in my blind spot.

 Sensing danger, Hisae swiftly takes evasive action, but at that very moment, she and Gaston's eyes meet at close range, just a few dozen centimeters away from each other.

''Ha!''

 Gaston looked at Nissae with his chiseled eyes gyrating at each other at a breath-taking distance.

'I told you it's useless. If you're in such a hurry, you won't be able to hit any attacks, right?

 Gaston raises one eyebrow and licks his lips as he looks down at Nisasae. Nisasae is hit by the intense Gaston's magic.

'Huh... and hey~ no matter how strong you are, your thoughts are easy to read!

 As soon as he finishes, Gaston's pale fist, which is loaded with powerful magic power, aims at Hisae's abdomen at super close range.

''Hee.''

 The attack made Nissae, who was supposed to be experienced in combat, extremely panicked to the point of almost screaming.
 However, Gaston's fist stopped just before it entered her abdomen.
 Gaston raised one eyebrow, faintly laughed, and then whispered with his face close to Nisasae's ear.

'Ho ... you. You're pregnant......... Is your father a swordsman? Kukuku, you haven't informed the Swordsmith this is interesting. That's why you're not in your prime. And you've been pregnant for three years.

 Nissae's face changes color. Wobbling, she bends her knees on the spot, squats down and hugs her own shoulders.

'Hoho, I see you've discussed this with Sofia as well. So that's why I'm getting respect for Sophia from you. We're related, aren't we! But if you disobey any more, I'll have to attack that gut as well, though.

Ms. Nissae! What's the matter with you? Oh, my God, you vampire, what have you done? Huh!

 Mizuho furiously slammed the flaming bullet into Gaston's face with precision. Gaston dodged it with ease and moved backwards into the distance. In the meantime, Mizuho stood in front of the kneeling Hisae to protect her.

''That's rude ... you. You saw that, didn't you? I didn't do anything, did I?

 Marion also came over and anxiously placed her hand on Nisasae's shoulder, and Mizuho looked at Gaston with a sharp look in her eyes.

''Heh~. You have a cheeky look in your eyes. I don't like the way you talk to me either, you know? A little girl like this needs some moxibustion.

 Mizuho's eyes widen.

''Hoho, you've heard backstabbing from a man you respected, huh? It seems that he doesn't seem to be interested in your humanity and character. I didn't know the name of Shitenji was the most attractive.

 Gaston scoffs, checking Mizuho's expression.

If you have to go through that kind of experience over and over again. No one is looking at you........the only attraction of the person you are is that you are named after Shitenji. Ahn?

'Hey! You!

 At Gaston's words, a pale face turned to assault Mizuho.

''Looks like that overly penetrating talent and ability was an annoying story for the man!

Shitenji-san! Don't let his words carry you away!

 Immediately, Yuto tried to stop him, but he couldn't do it in time.

 That of Mizuho was no longer very much the fighting style of a spirit user. It was just an attack that was driven by emotions.
 Despite the fact that medium to long range was essentially the spirit user's strongest range, she unleashed flaming fists and kicks on Gaston as if it were an amateur fight.
 Gaston mockingly avoided those attacks and suddenly took a step forward. The spirit user's weakness of the spirit user's bosom was easily entered into the bosom of the spirit user's weakness, and a relentless knee flew into Mizuho's pigeon tail.

''Ngh! Kuaaahhh.....

 Mizuho bent her body into a crooked shape, drooling and writhing in agony at the intense shock.

''Mizuho-san! You, my dear, what have you done!

 Marion threw a vial of spirit-processed holy water towards Gaston, as if to protect the defenseless Mizuho, and threw a vial of spirit-processed holy water at Gaston.
 However, Gaston ducked, "Oops......." and his cloudy golden eyes flashed, instantly closing the distance between him and Marion, grabbing Marion's golden hair with his blue-black hands.

''Haha!''

Women are supposed to be ladylike.

 He looked down and through Marion's anguished face as he looked down and through her. Marion turned her sharp gaze on Gaston with only her eyes, despite the hurt she was feeling.

''You're cocky too. Kukuku.........hmmm, I wonder if you're good? You're getting along with everyone pretty well, aren't you? But then you'd have to get them involved, wouldn't you? You can't stand it when people you care about get hurt in front of you, sweetheart. .... just like your mother got your favorite father involved!

 Marion, whose head is still in her grasp, opens her eyes and the rawness disappears from her face and she cries tears of frustration like a child.

'The little girl couldn't forgive me for that, she swore horribly at her mother~. The person who was protecting you the most was none other than your mother. The divine tool you have was also protected by your mother for you..... Haha, you're so stupid, to find out all that later!

 Marion's entire body relaxes. Tears flow down without stopping.
 When the taunting Gaston was about to bring his sharp, fanged mouth close to Marion's neck....

''Heh!''

 Gaston's vision was blurred.

 Gaston was blown away from the scene. Gaston himself could see that his cheekbones were shattered and his cervical vertebrae dislocated.
 Gaston's body slid like a bullet to the back of the hall from the impact, as if he had been hit by a dozen tons of steel balls. And then, still unable to escape, Gaston was forced to use his body to create a large hole in the wall right near where the newcomers were gathered.
 One side of the door of the hall where it originally stood and pieces of the wall flew apart with a roar.
 Suddenly, the wall right next to theirs collapsed and a scream of surprise came from the newcomers.

 I don't even know what happened to Marion, who should have been saved now. And Marion, who couldn't even see what was going on around her, got down on her knees on the spot and nodded.
 It was pointed out to Marion that she never wanted anyone to touch her. It was something she had been blaming herself for all these years.
 Tears flowed unstoppably from Marion's eyes, and the marks on her cheeks didn't seem to disappear.

 However, Marion slowly lifted her face without effort with her teary eyes and adjusted her perspective to the front of her eyes. Although her vision is not clear due to the tears, she can only see the boy's two feet in front of her.
 There must be that ... that ... always kind, easy to talk to, but slightly unreliable boy.
 Marion desperately wiped her tears away and managed to look up with all her strength.

(Ah, I........I don't want Yuto-san to see my face like this. (I'm sure he's looking at me with concern, of course.

 Then, forcing an expression of okay, Marion looked up.

''Eh...?''

 For a moment, Marion even thought that she was mistaken for someone else.
  And that face was not looking at Marion.
 You can find a lot of people who have a lot of experience in this field.
 And then Yuto raised his voice with supremacy.

''Marion-san, get a grip! Now you're going to do as I say.

 Yuto's powerful voice seeped into Marion's weakened heart.

''Marion-san, take Shitenji-san and run away. We should be able to escape from the hole created by that bastard. Then you can call out to everyone else and take them away! I can handle this one.

Yes!

 Marion replied instantly and did as Yuto said. What about you, Yuto? For some reason, he didn't think it was a good idea.
 No, Marion thought it was perfectly natural for her to do so. When instructed by Yuto, she strangely felt courageous. Then he ran up to the squatting Mizuho.

 Next, Yuto called out to the still stunned Nisasae.

''Omine-san! While you're at it, get out of that hole you just made in that psycho's body! They can yell at the new guys and take them out. Once they're out there, the mental restraints should be lost. Because if the organizer, Mr. Omine, says so, everyone will listen!

 Hisae, who was still reaching for her hands as if she had lost the will to fight, responded with a jerk. Hearing her voice, her mind and body mysteriously calmed down.
 And when she looked up at Yuto from below, she felt like it was her mission to do as he said.

I understand. But don't take it easy. There's a swordsman heading this way right now.''

 It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. That's why it's necessary to dare to scold and inspire your friends in order to keep them from dying.
 Naturally, no one could know this, but Masato's combat experience was unmatched by anyone else in the room.... This was something that was extremely valuable in this place.

 When Yuto nodded, Nisae stood up and headed to the back of the hall where the newcomers had gathered.