"Now, get away from there, Exorcist Girl. The only people allowed to be on that battlefield are the chosen ones with the ability.

!

　Marion is surprised to hear a male voice for the first time.
　This wind is clearly the voice of a spirit user. However, at this time, Marion believes that the owner of this voice is not someone connected to the Shitenji family. Because, in the months he had been holed up in the Shitenji family as a guest, he had never heard such a distinctive voice.
　Also, if you were a person of the Shitenji family, you would not call yourself an exorcist girl, if you were a person of the Shitenji family.

''You are... who?　From where....

"You are not a cast member cast in place. From here, only those who are worthy to bet the world on will be allowed to stand.

"The world at stake?　What the hell?

　The owner of the voice whispering in her ear did not answer Marion's question, but continued to speak indifferently.
　Here, Marion huffed.
　She remembered. That there were spirit users other than Shitenji participating in this great festival.
　The spirit user who showed his overwhelming power to silence those who saw him in the tournament matches.

''Sanzenin Mizushige........?''

"Now, go away quickly. Unless you want to die a senseless death. You can't play any role in the battle that is about to take place. You'll only be a hindrance to that boy named Du Du.

......

　Marion's eyes widen at Mizushige's words.
　She doesn't understand what Mizushige is saying.
　But it gets in Yuto's way.......these words enter Marion's mind with disappointment.
　And as Mizushige urges her to do so........she shifts her gaze to Masato, who is showing his fierce work against the superhumans in front of her. The figure of Masato seen from Marion is so far away compared to himself that for some reason he even feels lonely and tears come to his eyes.



　That's what I think, but Marion cages the strength in her moist eyes once more.

''But...!　Like a shield.

"It's useless, don't do it. That's exactly what's going to get in the way of Mr. Dou Du. An important cast of people are beginning to gather in this place. The very people who are perfect for the battle, the beginning. The outcome of today's battle will determine the future of the world. You, unfortunately, are too small and meaningless in this important scene.

....!

　As if to see through Marion's already weak heart, Shuiju speaks in a polite tone, and yet, he speaks in a persuasive manner.

"In the future, whether you want it or not, you will bear a great responsibility on your back, whether you want it or not.

A... up?

　It wasn't that Marion was that bothered by it. He just uttered the most incomprehensible part of his words, like a parrot without force. But in response, Mizushige responded with an unusually laconic response for this young man.

"Yes......A power, a being, that is beyond humanity. I know it. That lingering scent that comes from him through the spirit. It's the three thousand worlds I almost grasped........

"No!　Not at all!

　Suddenly, a gust of wind rolled up, enveloping Marion and blotting out the water-heavy spirit wind. And at the same time, a girl's voice interrupted it. The girl's voice on that wind was so powerful that it resounded in her head as if it was directly into her heart.

"Marion-san!　Can you hear me?　Don't accept that man's story!　The future is in the hands of each of us. The future can't be spun by just a few people. Yuto knows that.

"...what?　This voice is Mari!

"Yes, Mari. So, Marion-san, you have to fight with Yuto.

　Marion was startled and couldn't get a good handle on the situation.

'Where did that come from?　Why, Mari?

"I'm back from Yuto's parents' house. I'm in what looks like a command center right now, and Hakamada-kun, Nina-san, and Shizuka are all with me.

'Hey!　No!　Why did you come back?　It's dangerous here...

"Just listen to me, we don't have time for this!　Yuto left Marion-san on the spot because he relied on her. Otherwise, there's no way Yuto would have left Marion-san in such a dangerous battle. So, use Marion-san's power to save Yuuto!

Of course I will!　No matter what happens, only Yuuto-san........

"No, it's not!

　Marion freaks out at Mari's angry mixed tone of voice.

"Not at all, Marion, get a grip!　Right now, the one fighting in front of you is Yuto. There's no one else. Look closely at the face of Masato who is fighting in front of you!　I'm sure Marion-san would know about that face of yours, Yuto!

Eh....

　After Mari says that, Marion follows Yuto's eyes as he is traveling at high speed with Doberk, Julian and the others.
　There is no expression on Yuto's face.
　But Marion can see it.
　That there is no fear in his eyes, that he has a strong will to get through this place and the calmness to think for the sake of what he is trying to protect.
　That is the other Yuto that Marion knows, different from the gentle Yuto of everyday life.

"Yuto is making his way to victory even in this hard battle. Yuto's idea of victory, of course, is when everyone, including Marion, is safe and gets through this situation. Other than that, it's a defeat for Yuto. I don't have the slightest idea that we're going to win at the expense of anyone else.

....?

　Marion was surprised.
　That's because it was as if Mari seemed to see right through her thoughts and state of mind earlier.

"And Yuto won't get hit!　You'll never get beaten up!　Yuto said he was going to protect Mizuho and the others. If you are beaten here, you can't protect anything. You never lie, that's been true for a long time. But in order to do that, we need Marion-san's help. Marion-san's power to fight for victory together!

　Strangely, Mari's words had a strong persuasive power, and Marion's weakened heart was lit up. It was as if his heart, not his head, understood that what Mari said was true.

"Marion-san, what can you do and what do you want?

I'm sorry, I...?

"I'm sorry for being so weird all of a sudden. But Marion, that's what makes Yuto strong. Yuto knows what he can do and what he wants.

....

"I don't know why, but I can feel it. There are people here who are trying to change, gain, destroy, and protect.

　At this time, in the command room of the Shitendera family, Takaaki Kamizen and the others are staring at Mari's profile with a surprised expression. Right now, Mari is carrying her own spiritual power on the wind that Takaaki is sending.
　Despite the peculiar skills used by spirit users, I have never seen others...no, I've never seen anyone with the ability to perform such a trick.
　When this boy, the girls suddenly broke into this command room, seeing the spiritual power overflowing from this girl, Takaaki sensed an unusual atmosphere in Mari.
　And what is most astonishing is that profile that Mari is now showing, which even feels dignified.
　
　There is no doubt that he is expressing some kind of power, but even Takaaki doesn't know what kind of power it is.
　But I can feel it.
　The power wielded by this girl is like a rare and rare skill that is no less than an inherent lore ability.
　That Mari opens her mouth again. However, her face becomes pale and pale without a trace.

"I'll say it again, Marion-san. Yuto relied on you, and why is that?　Maybe the answer lies in something only Marion can do.

'Only I can do this..... I'm an exorcist........no more, no less.......

　 But that voice was filled with Mari's firm thoughts.

"Yes, that's it. The exorcist that Yuto relied on even in the face of this enemy. Marion-san's divine tools and spirits will respond to what Marion-san and the others wanted to do to Mizuho-san.

　Mari's breathing became even more ragged, and the tone of her voice became painful.

''My divine tool........will you answer me?''

"Don't worry.......just be the same Marion-san you always have been. The tragedy won't repeat itself...No, Yuto will even break it. So, Marion-san, you have to help Yuto. We can't leave Masato alone.... If you leave Yuto alone........you will do something reckless and irreversible......

　That's where Mari's voice trailed off.

''Ma, Mari-san!　Are you okay, Mari-san!

　Marion noticed something wrong with Mari and shouted, but there was no reply.

''Mari........''

　
　Then.........Marion's mind rapidly returns to normalcy.

(I'm........the exorcist that Yuto relied on!

　Thinking about this, Marion becomes strangely calm and her vision expands.
　In front of Marion, there is a deadly battle between Masato and Doberk, and Julian and O'Sullivan who are about to attack Masato from behind.
　The superhumans, who cover their bodies with tremendous spiritual power and demonic energy, are about to attack Yuto at the same time.
　Marion senses the enemy's powerful demonic power.
　By taking this demonic power inside them, they must have gained a terrifying power.
　Marion's eyes filled with life.

(What an idiot I am!　There's something I can do for you, Yujin-san!　Thank you, Mari, I'll help Yuto ... I want to help!　All I want is to be by your side and get the victory that you want!　(Because I believe in you.......because I love you, Eugene!

　A blue spiritual power overflows from Marion's entire body, as if a clear, clear stream has sparkled.
　Blue spiritual power it's a clear spiritual power that is only available to exorcists who are skilled and have overcome a few obstacles.
　And not only that, a golden and emerald green light appears on the outside of that blue spiritual power.

''This, this is ... Raphael's vestments.

　In order to wear the divine tool [Raphael's Vestments], you have to dedicate your entire spiritual power while praying to God. That's why Marion would only wear it for a short, one-on-one, big game.
　But now, however, he appeared from the vestments of Raphael, and yet it felt as if the power was flowing in from Raphael's vestments.
　The emeralds and macalites encrusted in the vestments as decorations glow.

(Can you help me?　(Raphael's vestments)

Marionne!

　Then a familiar, supreme voice from above entered Marion's ears and she looked up.

''Mizuho-san!''

　When Mizuho landed next to Marion, she stood up with her eyes filled with more power than at any other time, wearing a full spirit power. A large number of spirits gathered around Mizuho, even without being ordered, were drifting around her with flickering lights.

''Marion let's go.

　Why is Mizuho here?　Marion didn't think at all that Mizuho, who should be protected, shouldn't be here, or anything like that.
　And where would they go?　And so on.

'Yes, let's go.'

　Because it's obvious.

We're going because....

　Marion nodded widely as Mizuho smiled fearlessly and Marion smiled kindly.

''I wouldn't let someone I love fight alone in a place like this!

Those who annoy those more important than me will be punished!

　They said this out loud and kicked the ground hard at the same time.