I joined Materus and Mucha.
　It seems that Sheila was still ahead of us and had broken into the hiding place.
　When I heard the situation, I headed to the center of the hiding place anyway.

''So, we have to go save Sheila-senpai as soon as possible!

　Mattelus appealed for Sheila's rescue.
　At his side, Mucha also nodded deeply.

　But I shake my head.

'No need.'

Why?　Sheila's my senior!　She's your sister!　Isn't it cute to have it in your eyes!

There's no denying that Sheila is pretty.

What is it?　Are you going to joke about this situation?

　You said it yourself, Mattelus.

"Hon. It was Sheila who said. "Don't worry.

''Yes. Senior Sheila said so.

　Mucha's low voice rang out.

''But the other party is №17. As expected of senior Sheila.''

He must have decided that he could take down 17 on his own.

Hey!　Senior Lacelle!　It's kind of cold, isn't it?

　Mattelus quipped.
　But I countered calmly.

'I only trust Sheila. Besides, it's Mattels.


　Sheila is a scary one these days, even in my eyes........


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　In the space created by 17, Sheila shone like a goddess.
　She unfurled her wind-clad wings and stared with her flaming red lotus eyes, emitting a lightning-spirited radiance.

　Combined with the halo created by her lustrous hair and her good looks, she had a figure that was worthy of the expression 'angel'.

　17 was sloppily opening her mouth.
　That appearance was the same, but it was because he couldn't explain why Sheila had become like that.　If I had to guess, she must have given her body a 【attribute grant】.
　However, Sheila is a 【Mage(Wizard)】.
　In addition, she is not a mage and should have only that one occupational magic that she has.

　The fact that that Sheila was in a state that could not be called a physical enhancement, 17 felt something like impatience.

''What's the matter, 17? Aren't you going to fight?''

　It wasn't a provocation.
　It was just that Sheila seemed genuinely curious about 17, who hadn't moved a step.
　She tilted her blonde hair and looked down at 17.

　17 knew that too.
　Still, she couldn't resist the fact that a mere [Mage (Wizard)] was looking down on her.

''Shut up!

　One blackmail.
　17 also activated magic.
　I activate the physical enhancement system, weapon and armor enhancement system in full.
　Pushing the magic power far above the ordinary person's level with all his might, he also activates multiple magic.
　That's where the basic ability as a magician comes in.

　If you're so inclined, it's possible to eliminate the castle in an instant using only your physical strength.

　17 eyes naturally fish up.
　He bared his teeth like a ferocious lion.

''Let's go!''

　17 jumps out.
　It attacked Sheila with a demonic form against the angels.
　Naturally, its speed was fast.
　It seemed as if it would be close to Sheila in the blink of an eye.

''Go ahead!''

　He draws his sword.
　A moment before he released the slash, 17 realized.
　Sheila was gone.

''Huh?''

　Where?
　I almost tilted my head in the air.
　His fawning face was even cute.

'Here it is....'

　The chilling words came from the side.
　As I reacted, Sheila smiled and was on the side.
　Before I knew it, I had been flanked.

You...

　The sword is drawn.
　But it only cleaved the sky (ku).
　Sheila was already gone.
　I found myself on the opposite side.
　She will be completely behind me.

''It's too late.''

　Sheila kicks 17 from behind as hard as she can.
　The speed of the kick is great, but what's worth noting is the pressure.
　The magically enhanced 17 is blown away without any resistance.
　After being slammed to the ground, it bounced repeatedly like a hemp ball and finally stopped after being slammed into the side wall.

''Guea........''

　Fresh blood was spat out of 17's mouth.
　It was the color of a normal human being.

　A strong blow could be understood by looking at it.
　Even so, he didn't lose his temper, probably because of the power of a witch.
　17 opens his eyelids.
　In his blurred vision, he saw Sheila's figure.

　As she landed on the ground, she approached with the sound of her shoes.
　It was still spreading its wings and emitting a divine light.
　It was as if she was showing off her power.

'Why?　Why do you have to go so far....

Stronger?　That's right. I don't normally teach you, but I will give you a special lecture. But it's not difficult, and I don't use more than two types of magic like you mages do.

"Then why........ Why are you able to enhance your physical abilities while being a [mage (wizard)]?

I told you. I told you it would be easy.

　Then Sheila showed her glowing skin.

"By using lightning magic to circulate through my body, I can increase the speed of my nerve impulses.

　Next, he points to his red-tinted eyes.

"Using fire magic, I'm going to use my fire attribute magic to accelerate my energy metabolism far more than normal...

　Finally, he moves his wings that extend behind him.

''I use wind attribute magic to aid my overall speed and basic abilities. In this way, I am strengthening myself.

'That's ridiculous......... So, then, that magic of yours is.........

It's the first [Lightning Formation Blade], [Bombastic Splitting Formation], [Flaming Sphere].

"You used attack magic for enhanced magic?

　There's no way you can do that.

　17 is furious.
　But Sheila just smiles.
　When she let her voice out with a huff, it was as if a real angel had laughed.

''You can do it. If only I had the ability to control my magic power........''

Horseshit.

'Even you could do it if you wanted to. Well, you'd have to be prepared to die a couple of times before you could practice.

Huh?

　17 exclaimed.
　His eyes widened and the word that leaked out of his throat was 'crazy'.

'Well, it's time for your brother to arrive. But first, we have to defeat the bad guy.

Hi, I want to ask you one thing...

Excuse me?

Is Lacelle stronger than you?

　As soon as she asked the question, Sheila wasn't smiling for the first time.
　The girl who had always had a smile on her face, as if she had always made something up, finally had the face of a daughter of her age.

　Sheila probably didn't expect to be asked such a question either.
　She seemed genuinely surprised.

　However, she eventually smiled that angelic smile.

''That's right........''

　I answered shortly.

　Hearing that, 17 gulped and paragraphed.

''I see. ........Then, or .......''

　--Racel Girell Stark could reach that mama.

　I have such a feeling.

　However, it was the angel in front of me that dismissed it.

'But...'

What?

'Your brother is the one this world needs. And the cause you have set forth, the corruption in this world, all of it will be solved with your brother. That is why I have vowed to protect your brother. Therefore...


　It was only natural that I, who had decided to protect his brother, was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was, and that I was stronger than he was.


You... You...

I'm sorry for wasting your time. So have a nice day, Numbers 17.

Stop!　No, oh, oh, oh, oh!

　A huge killing spirit covers 17.
　Just by being bathed in the air, 17 lost himself in fear.
　He could only scream at the end, and eventually he was swallowed up.

　Then the sound of life stopped.

　In her wide open eyes, the shadow of an angel was burned into her eyes....