Volume 9 Chapter 61 White Vs Gray, Part Four
Irial's magic, called 'Wings of the White Robe (Sky Doll),' is a magic suited for close combat that activates various spells in no time by expanding the magic circle wings and rearranging them.
Interestingly, it was quite similar to Glenn, who used his entire body as a magic tool.
"I told you. Light."
The problem lies in the gap in skill.
Glenn easily parried all of Irial's attacks and continuously slashed at her.
"Ugh――!"
Fresh blood splattered, and the wings disappeared.
Far from buying time, Irial was completely ignored. Like a kicked stone he found while walking. It was dealt with effortlessly.
As a monster slipped past him, what came to Irial's mind was his beloved little sister.
"Uwaaa—!"
Supporting her falling body with a step forward, she spun her magic power. Her whole body boiled with blood, and the pain of bursting blood vessels in her head engulfed her.
Flashes flickered in her vision, and she wasn't even sure what she was trying to do at that moment.
The only thing clear to her was the reason she couldn't fall.
"Because I'm... the big sister!"
With a spurt of blood, Irial vomited.
"Spiritual Penetration Art (Shinrei)――Release!"
Her magic of love.
"'Arcadia'"
Pale blue particles gushed from Irial's back, forming wings.
It was not the usual magic circle. Like creating art with a fountain, the particle wings flapped, carrying Irial towards Glenn.
"Haaaah—!"
"It's futile."
No matter if it's 'Shinrei,' as long as it's magic, Glenn couldn't escape it.
Without stopping his feet, Glenn attempted to strike down Irial.
However, his hand blade cut through empty air for the first time.
"What?"
It was an attack from a direction completely unexpected by Irial. There was no way to dodge it.
Again, and again.
Irial dodged Glenn's attacks and even counterattacked using the wings.
At that moment, Glenn saw through Irial's magic.
"Automated response! You're insane."
At this point, Irial was almost unconscious.
The deployed particle-like magic power captured Glenn's movements and evaded attacks accordingly.
Ignoring the magician's will ―― complete automation.
"I like it! A magician with such a strong core hasn't existed in my era!"
With a satisfied voice, Glenn stopped his legs and prepared himself.
"It's a reward. Take it."
The magic circle engraved all over his body activated. Over many years, he had inscribed over ten thousand spell formations on his body.
He now activated 50 percent of those he had only used about ten percent of before.
"'Dear Gladius'"
The ashen ground split in 2 with a swift strike from Glenn.
It was just a hand blade swung at a speed Irial couldn't keep up with.
With that strike, he cut down 'Shinrei,' causing Irial to crash to the ground.
"Be proud. If it were in a different era, you would have been under me."
Laughing contentedly, Glenn then realized something.
Something was targeting him.
Something with immense magic power.
Turning around, he saw Eris. She was tightening her grip on her rapier, pointing its tip towards him.
Behind her, a giant white knight was aiming an elegant bow.
The arrow it held was twisted unnaturally. It exuded a dangerous and beautiful aura, as if it could explode at any moment due to the immense magic power infused in it.
"This arrow aims for strong light――the most powerful magic power. At this distance, I won't miss."
"Truly remarkable. That power might already surpass him. I'm delighted. It makes standing here now worthwhile."
Glenn raised his arm as if to face the challenge head-on.
Blood dripped from Eris's hand holding the rapier, running down her arm.
Thirty seconds.
"Pierce through."
'White Lily' released the arrow.
In response, Glenn activated all his spell formations.
"'Dear Gladius'"
The space trembled and cracked.
The ash that filled the library exploded from the epicenter, creating a massive crater.
At the back, unscathed, Glenn Roderest looked at Eris.
"Phew... phew... It's a monster, huh..."
The white lily disappeared, and Eris stood supporting herself with a rapier.
She had surpassed her limits by weaving magic power. She couldn't deliver a strike stronger than that.
It was Eris and her companions' defeat.
Glenn looked puzzled as he gazed down at his own body and said,
"Hmm. It hasn't been 3 minutes yet, but it seems I've reached my limits too. I thought it was my finest work, but if it can't withstand full power, then there is still room for improvement."
"What are you saying――"
"Rejoice, it's your victory."
Glenn's body crumbled to pieces. His arms, legs, along with swirling ashes, fell.
"Tell me before I go, what kind of person is the hero of this era?"
Until the end, Glenn remained arrogant.
Eris hesitated on how to respond, then honestly said,
"He's clumsy, too kind to his own detriment, bad at escorting women, and incredibly cool."
Glenn burst into loud laughter.
"I see, I see. So, a person like that has taken the hero's seat."
After finishing his laughter, Glenn looked satisfied and said,
"As a token of my appreciation for accompanying me, I'll tell you. Those ahead are no longer demons or humans. If you choose to fight, prepare your heart."
"...Yes, I'll keep that in mind."
In front of Eris, Glenn Roderest disappeared.
It didn't matter who was beyond the door. If Yuusuke was there, Eris would go without hesitation.
Yes, she had decided.
The 2 winners passed through the door of the archives after their recovery, a little while later.
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