The first thing that shattered was the Shesho sword in his right hand.

　The Shesho sword, which sliced vertically, shattered as soon as it collided with Beshgam's fist.
　A fist that shattered the sword.
　Right now, Beschgam should not be able to collect the holy elements due to the nature of the 'Demon Eater'.
　Hence, the 'Svegruin' that hardens the skin cannot be used.
　It is obvious from the fact that his arms do not glow.
　And yet, despite the fact that it does.
　It's not just a matter of time before he or she is ready to go.

　--You're not going to be able to get it right.

"The monster...

　Quickly switch the sword in his left hand to both hands.
　He thrusts the tip of the sword forward.
　Beshgam tries to grab the blade - the blade, draws.
　Now that was a feint.
　He lowers his stance and moves forward again.
　He slips underneath Beshgam's arm and dives into his pocket.
　The target is the heart.
　Put your right hand on the bottom of the hilt, and press the blade in again.
　An impact on the left side of his head.

Guh--

　My brain shakes.
　But regardless, he thrusts his sword into the air.
　Beschgum's right fist strikes the blade from the side.
　This caused the position of the cutting edge to shift significantly.
　The blade, which was aimed at the heart, is deflected to the side.
　The blade is turned upside down, upside down.
　I swing up like this and cut off my left arm.
　Dutifully, I step in to put more force into it.
　As I try to match it, I brush off the beshgam's foot.
　The sensation of the body floating.
　He ducks and lands on his feet as quickly as possible.
　He immediately regains his stance and prepares for the chase.
　The chase........did not come.

'Your movements have changed.'

　Beshgam steps forward.

'The air is different, too. You ... you have something 'hidden' in you, don't you?　Is that one of the powers of the forbidden curse? I didn't see her chanting, though.

　Terrible man, I thought.
　Sharp.
　Whether it's an observation or a hunch.
　Most of all, Beshgam has no carelessness, which seems to be a tricky thing to do.
　During the previous offensive and defense, the thing that Beshgam's gaze captured most was probably my mouth.

　In other words, he's trying to make sure he doesn't miss the right moment to chant the forbidden spell.

　If there is a sign that he is going to chant the forbidden spell, he plans to crush it all at once.
　It's a surefire way to kill me.
　And now you say.
　After just a few offensives and defenses with me using the power of the 'beast', I saw that there's something going on.

"Oh well. "Well, you're strong. But still--

　Bashugam readies himself.

"You can't beat me,
Okay.

　Lower back.
　Lean forward.
　Pulling the sword back.
　Mishii, my left arm snaps as I squeeze my muscles.
　And.

"--gasp!

　Instantly, he closes his pause.

Mmm, this speed it's more than just Zemeckis.

　Beshgam's arms are swinging out of the way.
　Evasion.
　Beshgam's fist chases after him without giving him time to breathe.
　Evasion.
　Evade.
　Evasion.
　Aiming at Beshgam's legs, he swings the Demon Eater.
　Disappearing.
　The figure of the beshugam disappears.
　No - it doesn't disappear.
　The movement with tremendous speed.
　With that huge body.
　A presence behind me.
　While turning around, he cleaves his sword to the side.

"--Huh?

　My arms stop.

Absorbing all the surrounding magic. Interesting sword.

　Beshgum had a grip on the blade, on the barrel of the sword.
　And then he flew in next.

Guffaw!

　Knee kick.
　A knee like a large hammer digs into a pigeon tail.
　My body snapped in a splayed position.
　A twitching pain ran through my organs.
　I can't breathe.

"Uh-uh!

　The difference in height between him and Beshgam is a tough one.
　I'm sure he's at least two meters tall.
　Considering the height difference between us, it's relatively easy for Beshgam to target the belly and face with a knee kick.

　Beshugam's knee disappears from in front of my eyes.
　Not good - when I thought that and tried to move backwards, the looming knee has already made its appearance in front of my eyes again.
　The second knee kick strikes the forehead for the second time.

"Gah, ah...!

　The recoil causes the body to arch back up.
　It's a painful blow, to the point where it seems as if the skull could crack.
　I almost fell down, but somehow managed to regain my position - though I was in a position with my limbs poked into the ground.
　Or it might have appeared to be a posture as if a wounded beast was threatening the hunter.

''Gofu!　Phew!　

　I spew the contents of my stomach onto the ground with a severe pain in my forehead.
　But I still remember to glare at Beshgam and threaten him.
　If they attack me all at once here, it's not good.
　Breathing, I regulate my breathing.

　I'm strong.
　It's overwhelming.
　And that's where I get blindsided.

"Wha-ni...?

　He wondered why they didn't come after him sooner.
　Beshgam's expression was strained.
　Today, for the first time, there had been a change-like change in Beshgam's expression.

''Nuh-uh.......nuh-uh!

　What is Beshgam trying to do?
　He was going to break the 'demon eater', he was going to break it.
　Putting strength into his legs.
　He tries to rush forward.
　But I still can't get the strength back in my body.
　No, wait.
　Wait.
　This ... might be an opportunity.

"I am forbidden to--

　I frown while chanting the forbidden spell.

''--The third forbidden curse--''

　Are you going to break that sword?
　Nope.
　Is it something that can be broken in the first place?

...liberation.

　A beam of light shot toward Beshgam, firing at him.
　Beshgam spun around and turned away.
　And then.

　Beshgam howled.

　This was also the first time today that the man who had been thought to be silent showed his roar.
　The rays of light that were released were a direct hit.
　The third forbidden curse was a direct hit to Beshgam's back.

''--''

　The intense pain, which was finally becoming unbearable, hit him around the eye.
　But his gaze did not remove from Beshgam.

''I see. So this is a demon sword.

　Its clothes were torn where the rays of light had hit it.
　Its back was scorched and bleeding.
　However, it still did not penetrate.
　When it comes to this, it's finally hard to tell.
　Was the power of the forbidden curse not as powerful as I thought?
　Or--.

　Is Beshgam Angren really an alternate dimension, a monster among monsters?

　Somehow, I thought it was the latter.
　Maybe the reason I thought so, or maybe it was because I saw Beshgam turning around and looking at him.

'As expected, he was a formidable opponent.

　His hand.
　There was a "Demon Eater" separated by a blade and handle.
　Beshgam is sweating.
　Even though he is the strongest man in the Four Deadly Disasters, it seems that it took a lot of effort to break that demon sword.
　A smile naturally escapes from his mouth as he sweats coldly.

''Just kidding, it's tough.

　When it comes to this, I can't help but even have a weird smile on my face.
　Aside from the 施晶剣, that 'Demon Eater' is going to be broken?

''Huh.''

　I took a breath.
　Well.
　Finally...............I was running out of options.

　Beshgam, who seems to have already lost interest in the demon sword, threw the one that was the Demon Eater, which had turned into a cruel form, high into the air into the forest behind him with his back turned, and threw it away.

''Is it time to give up?''

　Thanks to Beshgam's preoccupation with The Demon Eater, I was able to get some rest.
　I stand up, holding my knees.

"...that's what I'm joking about.

　I must admit.
　The Four Deadly Disasters.
　Beshgam Angren.
　The dimensions of strength are absolutely different.

　I have continued to train with Currier to this day.
　Through the battle with Hibigami, I was also exposed to the existence of a true strongman.
　I also tried to devise my own creative ways of using the forbidden spells I learned.
　I thought I was getting stronger.
　But Beshgam is far higher than me.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier by using a forbidden curse or calling the "beast" into your life - just like the word says, it will crush everything.

　I slipped my gaze to Makina and the others who were watching with bated breath.
　I guess they think that if I move or speak poorly, they will take away my concentration.
　The whole time, the girls have been watching the battle between me and Beshgam with a nervous look on their faces.

'I have to admit, I'm a little surprised,'

　As he said it, Beshgam patted him on the back.

'What, da?'

　The blood from my eyes runs down my cheek.

"Even after being crushed by all these attacks, you show no signs of discouragement. But, well--

　Beshgam looked at the blood on his hands, then glowered at me.

'It's about time we put our trust in a fleeting hope. I suppose giving up gracefully is one way to die without suffering.
..........
You've seen it coming, haven't you?

　As if to confront him, Beshgam said.


'You're no match for me,'


　The blood trickled down her cheek and into her mouth, running down her lips.
　Blood pooled behind his lower lip.

'Give it up now, cursed man. Well I congratulate you on your good work and I promise to kill you and everyone else here without suffering. I may reign supreme, but I'm still human. I'm only capable of extinguishing the coals.
Yeah, that's why I don't see the point in dying.

　I spit the blood in my mouth on the ground with a flop.

I'm not gonna give up.
..........

　Indeed, Beshgam is strong.
　He's much higher.
　But.

I'm not going to give up on you like that, man.

　That the gap in strength between them is hopeless.
　That forbidden spells and 'demon eaters' didn't work.
　That's not a reason to give up.
　I look at Makina-san and Mia-san.
　Then I think of Currier-san, Cecily-san, and the other important people in my life.
　Why should I give up when these women are still alive?
　There's a reason not to give up, but there's no reason to give up.

　Scramble.

　Find a way to fight and win.
　Find out what you can do, and keep trying.
　When you've run out of ideas, come up with a better one.
　If there's anything left in your power, kill the enemy, even if it's a counterattack.
　The last thing you need is to feel weak and give up.
　I've given my all, and then it's fine.

　The extreme - dead, then fine.

Mr. Machina!

　I called out to Makina.
　I glanced over at her.
　She was clutching something on her chest.
　..........
　It was a necklace that I had given her.

　When that happens, I'll be the one to do it, even if I have to use my life to do it--
We will win!

　I moved the 'beast' away for a bit and I shouted.

　--I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

　And then the beast began to resist, as if to say that it was in a good place.

Black, Hiko.
We're gonna win and we're gonna win. You're going to win, but I'm going to win--

　----d*mn, d*mn.

"If I'm no longer 'me' when the battle is over then you'll have to put me in a cell.

　------Dokun, dokun, dokun.

"If they don't perceive us as 'enemies' or 'prey', I don't think they will actively attack us. It's kind of like........keeping a dangerous wild animal, right?　There's no guarantee that I'll be able to do what I just said... well, I don't.
What... what are you... what are you talking about, Kurohiko?

　Press down hard on your temples with a gulp.
　Stay right where you are.
　I'm going to give her a quick bang.
　And then the Beast will stop resisting.
　And the Beast will stop resisting.
　There, that's a good girl.

Of course I'll do my best to avoid that. But........for once, I'm not so sure. So, when the situation arises as I said before, please forget all about me until now.

　If I'm not "me" anymore, if I'm still chained to my cell.
　Someday that man, Hibigami, will come to kill me.
　Worst-case scenario, that guy should be the one to take care of me.

"Ms. Mia.
Okay.
You've been very supportive.
Mr. Kurohiko...
And Mr. Shanatrice.
Hmm?
'Thank you for the forbidden spellbook and the 'limp erg' cover,'
...hmmm.
I have a lot of people to thank for that. And of course, the instructors. Also, Lisa, Clarice, senior Ray, Ira, Hyrgis, Zeke...

　The words stop for a moment.

'And to Miss Cecily and Miss Currier.

　I took note of the lack of movement in the beshgam and then turned to Ms. Makina.

'And, Makina-san,'
..........
I feel really lucky to have met you.
Don't make it sound like this is the last time you'll ever hear from me.

　Gripping the crystal on her necklace tightly, Makina-san looked away.

''Please, so,''
Do me a favor, Mr. Machina.
...What?
If something happens to me, to those who couldn't be here now to thank me you can tell them I was grateful. And then ... that I'm glad to have met you.
I'll try.

　I laugh at Makina-san, who has a sad expression on her face.

"Well.........well, that was just a contingency case. Of course, I don't dare to head for the worst possible outcome by myself, you know?
Yeah, I know.
It's just that, for whatever reason...

　I glare at Beshgam.

'If we don't take that guy down, even the people we want to say thank you to might be gone. So that man is the only one I have to take down here, no matter what.

　I call in the 'beast' again.
　My body is filled with power.

I'm not sure if that's the most effective way to attack me, but it's a cold, wound-licking exchange. In the sense that it makes you nauseated.

　Beshgum turned his head as if he'd had enough of waiting and said.

I'm having a really hard time keeping up with the nausea that's been building up," he said. It's all very uncanny, you people. It's all very uncanny, isn't it? And you're all going to die, no matter what you say.

　Beshgam clenched his fists.

'They're all going to be killed by me, here.

　The Black Territories begin to erode.

"Hmm, that's a good one.

　I can feel the 'beast' inside me rejoicing.

"You haven't even killed me yet.

　Click--

　I can feel something like a strong mass of energy flowing into my body from my left arm.

　Bikik, mischief, bikikik--

　The 'beast' flows into my body as well as my consciousness.
　The color of the blood vessels in my arms changes.
　The nails are changing like a beast.
　I can see the bones of my whole body changing shape.
　I can see that I am changing from a human to a beast.
　It's invading us.
　It's invading us.
　It's gnashing its teeth.

　I'll risk it all, I'll be ready.

　I will win this place, even if it takes everything I have to eat.
　And I'm going to win.

Okay.

　Hey, people.

Yeah, everything.

　Duka.

"I'm going to hold on to it.

　Bujide--

　 -------------------------------- Boom.

　　　　　　　　　　*

　The vision was red and dyed.

　A moment after the clod of earth had flown backwards, 'Kurohiko' had already made contact with Beshgam.
　Beshgam's reaction has not caught up with him.
　Belatedly, Beshgam's eyeballs caught Kurohiko.
　Kurohiko doesn't hesitate to gouge out Beshgam's eye with his claws.
　With a snap, Beshgam grabbed both of Krohico's arms.
　Then he twists his arms as if he were wringing a rag.
　I'm going to twist it off.
　But Beshugam immediately lets go of his hand.

The actuality of this power, that figure........Kisama.......isn't it a person?　Subhuman?　Or.........is this also the power of the forbidden curse.......?

　Beshgam somehow manages to keep his hands down on Kurohiko's head as he tries to bite down on his throat.
　Beshgam doesn't move on to his next move.
　He couldn't move his wiggling hands from Kurohiko's head.
　This is probably because he understands that if he loses even the slightest bit of strength, there is a risk that his throat will be eaten off without change.

''Gah!　Gu.........!
It's like the beast itself. ...pfft!

　Beshgam raised his knees--

Gagaa!

　Krohico kicked Beshgam's knee in with his heel as hard as he could.
　Hard bones collided with each other.
　A dull, heavy sound.

''Guh!''

　The behemoth of the Besch Gum shook.
　Thud, the ground sank.
　Beshgam activating the arm's jutsu style imprint.
　And then, for a change, he unleashed an attack with both fists like a barrage.
　But Kurohiko avoids them.
　All of them, without danger, are dodged.
　He dodges and ducks into his opponent's pocket.
　There's a lull in the response from Beshgam.

　Now Kurohiko's offense is on.


Gaaaaaaaaaah!


　The speed of Beshgam's attack increased further.

　A fierce exchange of blows began.

　The beshgam's fists repeatedly snatched at Kurohiko's entire body, which was unable to focus on evasion.
　Each time, the skin is torn open as if cut by a kama-tachi, and Kurohiko's blood dances in the air.
　On the other hand, Beshugam, too, was suffering from Kurohiko's attacks all over his body.
　Every time Krohiko struck him, it sounded as if he had been struck by an iron cannonball.

　The two monsters hit each other without taking a step back.

"Gulp, honestly I praise you, man of the forbidden curse.
'Guh ... besh, gum ... blah blah blah!

　Their fists collided with each other.
　Because of the impact, or perhaps because of the impact, a gust of wind is generated from the clashing fists, scattering the hair of both parties.
　I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the first to say that I'm going to be the last.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

You gave up your reason and chose to become a monster. I don't blame you for that choice. I don't blame you for that choice. But you're not ready. And therefore, you're going to have to give me...
Gasp!

　Kurohiko's left fist, clenched to the limit, caught Beshgam's jaw.

''Ugh........?

　Zushin.
　Beshgam Angren kneeled down.

You mean, I'm going to kneel to the ground?　What is it?　The power and speed are too different from the previous one. This guy, don't tell me........are you saying that he's growing rapidly and rapidly in battle?

　Kurohiko put so much force into his legs that he left his shape on the ground.



　He stepped in and exploded into speed, pouncing on Beshgam.

'Gah!'
-Oh!

　After passing through Beshgam, who tried to deflect his head off, Krohiko flipped his body in the air.
　Then he lands on all four limbs.
　Phew.
　Kurohiko spits the skin on the neck of the four evil disasters onto the ground.
　Because he was slightly shifted in position, he was unable to bite off the carotid artery.

''.........''

　Bethgam stood up, with his back to him.
　The vacant, deadly eyes peeking out of his profile catch Blackhiko.
　Beshgam puts his palm on the part of his skin that has been eaten away.
　He stared at his own blood, which was sticky on his hand.

''........Boring.

　And Beshgam.

Truly boring.


　I laughed.