Chrome-Aina's appearance, and in response, the girl's expression became astonished for the first time.

(What, this monster........the quality, density, and control of magic power.......all of which are clearly different from the other guys!

　With the insight he had before him, he grasped Crom Eina's abilities and understood her too much of an order of magnitude power. A cold sweat runs down the girl's spine, and the margin disappears from her entire body.
　However, to such a girl, Crom Eina speaks to her in a calm voice only.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're doing.
Huh!
No you won't let me, baby!
Gafu?

　It happened in an instant. The girl's own hand that was grabbed by the girl changed into a thread-thin hand and removed the restraints, and immediately put her hand back on and slashed at Chromeaina.
　Or if she was a normal girl, she might have handled it more calmly... but ironically, the girl's current mental state was not normal.

　The biggest reason for this was the fact that the girl was the strongest being in the world she was formerly in. In the original world, there was no one who could threaten the girl's life, and the girl had never felt her life in danger for the past tens of thousands of years.
　However, when she came to this world, she was immediately attacked by a being with tremendous power that could kill her, and she responded with force.
　And while she was slightly relieved to have the upper hand in the battle, a strong man appeared in front of her, who she felt was even hopeless, and now, for the first time in tens of thousands of years, she felt a strong sense of mortality.

　The girl can't afford to die. If she dies, she will not be able to fulfill her best friend's wishes. That's why she moved with all her might, as soon as possible, to exterminate the threat in front of her.
　........However, the blow was played by the left hand that Cromeyna waved as if to get rid of the firebrand, and immediately afterwards a fist of tyrannical power was driven into the girl.
　As Chromeaina swung her fist out, a mushroom cloud rose in the far distance.

''Well you all stay here and I'll take care of the rest.

　After announcing this to her family, Crom Eina moved to the place where the girl was blown up in less than a second and stood leisurely in front of a huge cloud of dust.
　If it was an ordinary demon race, the blow just now would have blown it away without a trace. However, Chrome-Eina doesn't think that the girl was killed by the current blow at all.
　 She's even kind enough to be called sweet. Even though she was angry at being hurt by her family, she didn't want to take the other person's life as well.

''Well if I could, I'd like to talk about it, but haha, it seems impossible.

　Almost at the same time as Crom Eina mutters that while letting out a sigh, a number of lights appear, cutting through the huge dust cloud.

''--Weave a bond!　Hecaton Cale!
This..........

　Looking at the girl who appeared with a light like a meteor, Chrome-Eina's eyes widened slightly.

(What is it?)　Huh?　I can feel a lot of power, but it's a little different than magic that I don't know about?　Or is it another ability?　(I don't know... but the fact that it was triggered after taking a blow from me doesn't seem to make it any less tricky.

　While staring at the girl who was coming towards her with flashes of light, Chrome-Aina also quietly clenched her fist and took a stance.
　Then, a few tenths of a second later, numerous flashes and jet-black light exploded.






　Hearing the roar coming from far away, Ein and the others were lining up and waiting for Crom Eina's return.


'....Chrome-Eina....is it okay...?
''It's impossible for Chromium Eina to lose. But it wouldn't be easy to eliminate her. She was really strong. Megiddo would know better, wouldn't he?''

　Aisys looks worried at Ain's muttering, and while healing her wounds, Liliwood says a few words to reassure Aisys. However, he also adds that it's not so easy to settle the matter.......

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. It's not her power, nor her speed....but her fighting skills. In that respect, she was far superior to us. It's a shame, but the way he handled himself, the way he handled himself, the way he judged the situation, he was just so perfect that I was in love with him.
''........or rather, if you hadn't released a murderous spirit in the first place, there would have been no need to fight, right?
'Oh, you think so?　To be honest, I didn't see it as someone who couldn't talk to you either.......sorry.
"Well, there's no point in saying too much. "Well, I don't blame you for going too far...

　Megiddo, who was in a sense the origin of the matter, honestly admitted his fault and bowed his head when pointed out by Magnawell. The girl and the girl had a faint conversation, but no one blamed Megiddo any more because he couldn't calmly make the decision to talk to her in that last minute attack.
　After that, the five demons just sat quietly.............waiting for Crom Eina's victory.







(.........what a waste.)

　After going through several offensives and defenses, Crom Eina was thinking about that in a bonkers way.

(This girl is very strong, but.......she hasn't been able to make use of her huge magical power. Does he have little experience in fighting with his magic power unleashed to its fullest?　(If he used that magic perfectly, he'd be even stronger.

　As I was thinking about this, one of Crom Aina's arms is slashed off. However, Chrome-Aina doesn't seem to be particularly bothered by it, and turns the flying arm into black smoke, instantly regenerating the slashed arm.

(.........wow. I can't get it to move as I want at all. All of my attacks are swept away, and I'm good at exploiting a momentary opening.......hmmm.... Does that mean I'm not quite there yet, either?　(Maybe I should brush up on my fighting skills before I fight the other me...)

　Even though she was facing the girl who was attacking her with a desperate form, there was still room in Crom Eina's heart for more. As it should be, the girl was indeed good at fighting and overwhelmed Crom Eina in terms of skill.
　But that's really all there is to it. Power, speed, endurance, and even the amount of magic power far surpassed Crom Eina's. It might not have been understood if the girl had used her magic power perfectly, but at the moment, it was good to say that there were zero factors for Chrome-Eina to lose.

(.........Just, will it take quite a long time?　(Hmmm, I can't help it.......I didn't want to use it if I could because it would cause more damage to those around me, but.......)

　There is a way to wait until the girl's strength or magic power runs out. Even if all of Crom Eina's attacks were swept away and avoided, the girl would undoubtedly be the one to kneel down first.
　However, that would really take some time. Considering the amount of magic the girl has, it would take more than ten days. Then, the damage would naturally spread.
　Therefore, Crom Eina chose another means, 'a short term battle with seriousness'.

　The girl's sharply wielded knife slipped through Crom Aina's body, the surrounding area was enveloped in black smoke.......and a golden eye opened in the darkness.

''Nah!''

　It couldn't be helped that the girl stopped in her tracks involuntarily. The opponent who was even hopeless just a moment ago turned into an even more several times........no, dozens of times more magical power.
　

''--?

　The girl's head still thinks at high speed while being so shocked that she can't even speak.

(Fast!　Heavy!　(No, I can't miss the impact... no, it's not good, it feels like this... for 0.1 or 0.2 seconds, I'm going to lose consciousness...)

　A gap of a few tenths of a second, which is truly fatal at this level of combat. The moment she decides that, the girl's body, which has vast combat experience, starts to act faster than she can think. She takes out a small ball from the pouch at her waist and throws it at Chromium Eina while being blown away.
　

''........You really are amazing.''
No.
Yeah?
"We can't die in here!　Now--weave the world!　Hecaton Cale!

　After realizing the overwhelming power of Chrome-Aina, the girl finally cut the biggest and strongest trump card.
　
　And when all the light was taken into her body, the girl - ''Spit out blood from her mouth and fell to her knees''.

''........?''
...what... and...

　It wasn't that Crom Eina had done anything. The girl, who had knelt down on her own knees, was stunned, her eyes wide and rigid.

(Why?)　(Hecaton Cale doesn't respond.............no power)

　Yes, the reason why the girl fell to her knees was simple. Because the strongest trump card she had cut was a 'dud'. The girl who had an expression of incredulity on her face, but after a little while, she seemed to realize something.............................and smiled sadly.

No matter what name I took, no matter what form I took.......I thought I myself would always be Alicia. (But the truth is, I just pretended not to notice it all along...)

　

(Already, my........Alicia's heart.......was broken......a long time ago)

　Looking back, I've always felt the omens. Even in the midst of the battle, she no longer had the feeling that she could be as strong as she once was.
　

(Then who am I here...............................just living?　I don't know. (I don't know ... but one thing is clear.)

　Gazing at the gold eyes floating in the darkness with weak eyes, the girl let out a single tear.

''I'm ... sorry ... Iris ... I couldn't keep my ... promise ...''

　The girl is prepared to die and is drooping in her arms, but as a result, death does not come to her.
　Seeing the girl who lost her will to fight, Chrome-Aina returned to her girl form and approached the girl who was still drooping in her arms and held out her hand.

''.......Eh?''
Now, hold still and I'll cast a healing spell.

　The girl stared at Crom Eina, who was healing her wounds with a faint smile, with an expression of disbelief.
　And when Crom Eina's magical healing was complete, the girl quietly asked the question.

''........Why aren't you killing me?''
There are many reasons. There are many reasons why you didn't want to kill him in the first place, or you don't know exactly what's going on, but the number one reason is... yes. Do you think it's because you think, 'If tears are flowing for someone important, you shouldn't be dead yet'?
....

　Hearing Crom Eina's words as she told her with a gentle smile, the girl sat down on the ground and looked up to the heavens after being silent for a while.

''Ah~ I'm stuck. I'm lost.

　The tone of voice naturally changed to a respectful tone, perhaps a sign of her awareness that she was no longer the hero she once was.......Alicia. Anyway, the girl stopped resisting and decided to leave the decision to Crom Eina.
　Looking at the girl, Crom Eina slowly spins her words after giving a bitter smile.

''........Well then, can you tell me your situation?　Oh, but first, let me introduce myself. I'm Crom Eina, what's your name?
"....name...?

　The girl gives a thoughtful look at the question. I have no intention of taking the girl's former name of Alicia anymore.
　The heart of the hero named Alicia is shattered, and I am aware that I myself here is just a piece of it....

''Hm?　Maybe it doesn't have a name?　Then I'll put it on for you!
....
How about a dry one?
''........hmmm, yes. Let's just call ourselves Chartier.

　 That's right, the girl called herself that, with the meaning that her current confidence is a dream held by a hero named Alicia.......a piece of illusion.

''........Chartier?　Huh?　What's my idea of a dry one?
No, I don't like that 'dumb name'...
What the f*ck?
Chrome-Aina-san.......Black-san, you don't have a great sense of naming.
Not good.

　Looking at Chromea, who had a shocked expression on her face, the girl........Chartia finally smiled for the first time since she had arrived in this world.