Volume 9 Chapter 51 Gun Vs. Spear Iv
Kanami has seen it too many times, the 'Justice Lance (The Spear of Justice)'.
"That's... gotta be a lie..."
Nest's voice sounded distant.
An immense magic power split the earth, and shadows gushed out from the rift.
And despair crawled back from hell.
"You've done it, invaders."
From the gushing shadows, Luger stepped forward.
But he wasn't the same as before.
On his back, he carried a massive armor.
An otherworldly pressure, not human, emitted an invisible light that felt like it could burn people's retina just by looking at it, standing behind Luger.
It's a Shinrei.
Luger manifested the monster dwelling in the root of his own soul within the shadows.
The armor had intricate patterns that were beautiful yet unsettling to behold, even if you could only see the front. And both arms were turned into spears.
The twisted figure seemed to embody Luger's distorted feelings.
"It may seem too mismatched for invaders to see, but this is also praise from my heart. Behold, this is 'justice.' This is 'justice'‼"
Shinrei aimed his spear.
It was coming.
Even though they knew, they couldn't avoid it.
Tarim operated on impulse, and the Black Knight moved.
Still, they couldn't completely avoid the flurry of the spear. It exceeded the number of moves and range of Spiritual Penetration Art (Shinrei).
As declared, it was a storm of tyranny that symbolized Luger's justice.
How much time had passed?
'――Nami! Kanami!'
Nest's voice came through the communication device.
If his voice could be heard, was he safe?
"...Hah, ah..."
She is breathing.
She is still alive.
Something warm wet her face, and half of her field of vision was obscured.
"Ah... Tarim..."
'I'm here.'
"The damage, the situation..."
'Sixty percent of the armor is missing. Used up all weapons and shields. And, your injuries are severe.'
"My...?"
As she spoke, she realized.
Luger, who was looking at her, was visible to the naked eye.
In other words, the chest armor of the Black Knight, which was supposed to protect her, had collapsed, exposing Kanami's body.
And although she herself didn't realize it, the situation was even worse.
The Black Knight was now in no condition to move, especially from the left shoulder to the chest, which had been completely gouged out.
Kanami's left side was also heavily damaged, her left arm hanging weakly, blood flowing constantly from her head, soaking her dress.
The 'Shayka Eyes' in her left eye also did not move.
The biggest problem was not realizing the extent of her injuries.
(Even though I had suffered so much pain and lost all sense of feeling in my body.)
That was a very dangerous situation, and Kanami knew it well.
The next thing she thought was simple.
"Tarim, dismantle the Black Knight. Read my image... and make a weapon."
'Are you serious? You don't have much power left to move.'
"Yes. So... this will be the final blow."
'You... No, I understand.'
Tarim said that, dismantled the Black Knight, and gently lowered Kanami to the ground.
When Kanami landed on the ground, she looked at Luger.
"Do you still intend to resist? It seems like a miracle just to be standing."
"I told you. I will crush your delusions."
Luger was right. Kanami no longer had the strength to stand on her own. She was currently being supported by the 'strengthened exoskeleton' that Tarim had made.
Even so, her mind was active.
She could still use magic power.
So, she could still fight.
In Kanami's right hand was a giant lance. It was not something a person would normally hold. It was so big that it could cover Kanami's entire body with just its diameter. There was also a huge device attached to the end of the handle, making it clear at a glance that it was not a normal lance.
"You must have learned that making it bigger doesn't make it more meaningful."
"If it's meaningful, then yes, it was. Thanks to the Black Knight, I am still alive."
Even so, as Luger said, just charging at him wouldn't reach him.
So, another approach is needed.
She must show the determination to shatter Luger's justice.
Resting her cheek against the lance's handle, Kanami said,
"Tarim, when the contract is fulfilled, I will make you the strongest lance. A lance that can reach even the Demon King, unbreakable by anyone."
'What are you talking about? Have you finally lost your mind at the last moment?'
Perhaps she had.
If so,
"I haven't lost my mind, not now."
Ever since seeing the shining silver at the Rantenas Fortress, Kanami must have been going crazy.
Kanami channels magic power into her spear. Most of the magic power she's been using in battles belongs to Tarim. Kanami still has some of her own magic power left.
Tarim felt the magic power coursing through him like blood.
Kanami's magic power is clearly different from before.
'This, it can't be...'
"My 'Blood Roll (Blood Pact)' 'Shinrei' will enhance the abilities of the contractor. I told you, you'll become an unbeatable spear."
Kanami held the spear horizontally.
There's no reason to hesitate. Smiling at the many faces that flashed through her mind, Kanami shouted with magic power.
"'Tarim, it's an order. Pierce through!!'"
The response was an explosion from the handle.
Pushed forward by flames erupting behind her, Kanami becomes the last magic bullet and charges at Luger.
"Don't be useless!! 'Justice'!!"
Luger unleashed his spear.
If it hits, it's a deadly attack, striking Tarim multiple times.
Yet it doesn't shatter.
Tarim's 'Myriad Transformations (Konsēbanka)' is adaptive magic. Against Luger's spear, which she's faced countless times, she fights back with all her might.
But if that were all, it would have already broken.
' 'Blood Pact' ' is contract magic. And commands through contracts are absolute.
Kanami ordered Tarim, 'Pierce through.'
So it doesn't break.
No matter how powerful the attack, she pierces through and advances.
"What?! Is such foolishness even possible?!"
With Luger's scream, Kanami thrusts her spear even more fiercely.
The Spear of Justice, which tolerates no heresy, and the magic bullet commanded to pierce through all obstacles.
It's like a spear, piercing through.
"Aaaaaaaahhhh!!"
'Haaaaaaaahhhh!!'
Voices overlap.
Their magic powers resonate.
Just a few meters.
Through the long, distant meters, Kanami and Tarim advance.
The showdown of the spear is held ahead.
Kanami has finally arrived, beneath Luger.
"...Hahaha!!"
Laughter echoes from beneath the helmet.
Indeed, Kanami has dodged Luger's attacks and reached Luger.
Her right hand, which holds nothing, touches Luger's armor.
Tarim's voice is no longer heard.
"It seems it was all in vain."
Having exhausted all weapons and lost her partner.
"――in vain."
"What?"
"It's not... in vain."
With a thud, Kanami collapses, grabbing onto Luger's armor. Blood spills from her hand, soaking the armor.
"If there's no result, then it's all pointless."
Luger tosses aside his shield, grabs Kanami by the neck, and aims his spear at her face.
At that moment, he sees it.
Eyes as deep blue as if they weren't the eyes of a dying person, shining brilliantly.
"It's not pointless. Tarim brought me here, to this distance where I can reach you."
"What nonsense—"
He's about to thrust.
Thinking so, Luger puts strength into his arm, only to realize his arm won't move.
"What!?"
Looking, he sees his arm holding the spear entangled as if in a bind by something like a red thread.
That's not all. Even the spears standing behind him is entangled by the red thread.
No, not a red thread.
This is—hair.
"Shinrei Manifestation—'Blood Pact'."
Above Luger's head floated a woman with red hair.
Her eyes and mouth sewn shut, her lower body buried in emptiness. It's her long, flowing red hair that binds Luger.
And before him floated a piece of parchment.
"You... what is this?"
"My magic is a contract. The power Shinrei holds is compelled by it. The activation condition is to be touched by my own hand."
"A forced contract?"
Luger's body shuddered with a bad feeling.
He's already been touched by Kanami. In other words, the magic has begun.
He's being bound by some kind of contract.
"What are you trying to contract me for!?"
"...You'll understand soon enough, without rushing. Don't worry, the basics of a contract are about fair exchange."
"What... you can't be serious."
Slowly, it descends with the parchment.
Then, the arms of Luger and Kanami, bound by the red thread, each start moving towards the parchment.
"Ugh, Uwooooooahhhhhhh!!!"
Despite exerting all his strength and resisting as if to break his arms, Luger's resistance was meaningless before the 'Blood Pact'.
Even attempting to use 'The Spear of Justice' was futile; he couldn't even activate it.
Of course. This was the place of a contract. It wasn't a place where violence could resolve anything.
"Guuuaaaaahhhhh!! Cease this! A resolution through such means is unacceptable! I am the spear of my proud liege! Justice cannot be... like this—!!"
No matter how much he shouted, his arm wouldn't stop.
Both of their fingers signed the parchment with their own blood.
With this, the contract was sealed.
'I, with my life, shall execute your justice.'
The 'Blood Pact' laughed satisfactorily and extended both arms towards Kanami and Luger.
This was for the best.
If this man proceeded beyond the door, he would undoubtedly become an obstacle to Yuusuke.
That's why this life was used for him; it wasn't regrettable.
But...
'Kanami, thank you. You really saved me.'
'This is really delicious. You're good at making bento too.'
'Since Kanami is usually trying hard, it's okay to relax a little tomorrow.'
'I came here to end this battle. Leave the rest to us, and please rest well, Princess.'
'Don't look so worried. We'll take care of them right away. You'll be able to relax starting tomorrow.'
――Ah.
Why does he look like that?
Why does he talk to her so casually?
If she were just a distant hero figure, she wouldn't have these feelings that don't suit her.
Tears hotter than blood trickle down my cheeks.
She wishes she could say those words directly to him.
Even though she knows they won't reach him, she can't abandon that hope, and Kanami moved her red lips.
"Yuusuke-sama, I have loved you more than anyone else."
Both hands of the 'Blood Pact' crushed the hearts of Luger and Kanami.
Scattering the bright red flowers, Kanami Ländtor Sith Fador fell to the ground.
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