Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 528 Reunion in Another World

squeak-

A discordant sound, like the friction of hard objects, rang out from the plains west of the royal city. It was the sound of teeth grinding together to crush their prey. The snow-white "big rabbits" made a grinding sound as they moved forward, their numbers too numerous to count.

It is one of the three great magical beasts with an insatiable hunger. It has neither the air superiority and strength of the "White Whale" nor the danger and lethality of the "Black Serpent". But it is weak in exchange for a terrifying number.

Anything rich in mana can be eaten. With enough mana, new companions can be created immediately. Combined with sharp teeth that can easily crush metal and ore, these elements together constitute the "Great Rabbit".

Kazuma Sato and Subaru Natsuki were teleported to a spot not far behind the "Great Rabbit." The snow-white forbidden zone of life marched relentlessly toward the royal city, and desperate cries came from the city walls as people frantically tried to get away.

"Damn it! Did they send Subaru and me here just to give these rabbits some extra food?"

The two people, who were overwhelmed by countless "squeaks," suddenly felt their scalps tingle and were on the verge of having trypophobia.

Sato Kazuma now understood what Luke meant by the huge wave of experience points. Such a massive number of monsters that could multiply was indeed impressive, but... even the most desirable experience points were useless if you didn't have the life to enjoy them!
Fortunately, Beatrice still had a conscience and teleported them to the rear of the "Big Rabbit" group, where they were some distance away and should be able to escape in time.

"It's hopeless, just wait to die. Goodbye."

Even with a succubus as bait, Kazuma Sato couldn't withstand the risk of being eaten at any moment.

In my own world, with Aqua around, I might be saved even if I died; but if I die here, I'm probably really dead.

"Wait, He-ge, look over there!"

Natsuki Subaru watched as the giant rabbits, which would be able to cross the city wall in just a few minutes, grabbed Sato Kazuma from the heart of the group, and pointed to the center of the rabbit swarm.

In the center of the terrifying monster tide, a small purple figure stood walking. Melly wandered in the snow-white ocean, standing out because of the color of her clothes and hair.

"Does defeating that kid mean we can defeat 'Big Rabbit'? It's a common RPG mechanic where defeating the boss and a massive number of monsters will bring it down..."

"Don't be silly. Do you think 'Big Rabbit' is that girl's summoned creature that can just disappear like that? The three great magical beasts have existed for hundreds of years."

Having learned some basic knowledge from Beatrice, Kazuma pursed his lips and made a judgment: "That's probably a monster user, controlling the core of the 'Great Rabbit'... no, maybe she lured all three great monsters here."

To say that one could completely control the three great magical beasts simultaneously is a bit of a fantasy. It's likely that the "magic beast master" used some special method to attract the three great magical beasts and control the weakest but most difficult to defeat, the "Great Rabbit".

Subaru Natsuki's eyes lit up. "That works too. We can just grab that child and threaten her to make the monster turn back."

"Of course, brother, of course."

Kazuma Sato rubbed his temples, looking exasperated. "Of course we can get past those giant rabbits surrounding her, successfully kidnap the Beastmaster who can control the three great magical beasts, and then gamble that she'll listen to our orders instead of ordering the giant rabbits to eat us alive."

"But what will happen to the people in the city if we don't try!"

Natsuki Subaru shook his head with a heavy expression. "If our senior arranged for us to come here, there must be some hope. Are we just here to coast along, clinging to powerful figures and waiting for those above to take our place?"

Kazuma Sato: (／_＼)
if not?
"Brother Hezhen, I don't want to be someone who waits to be saved forever. I want to be someone who saves others and brings happiness to people. I wasted too much time at home before. Now that I've traveled through time, I hope I can do something more meaningful!"

Since he first arrived in the capital, he has been saved by Emilia, who calls herself "Satella," by the power of the "Witch of Jealousy," by Kazuma and Luke... but he has never saved a single person.

Seemingly stunned by the determination in Natsuki Subaru's eyes, Sato Kazuma paused for a moment, then scratched his head in frustration as if he had given in.

"Why the sudden use of such cool lines? We're not some invincible protagonist like Lu Ke... Fine, let's do it! How can three mere magical beasts stop the 'Otherworld Duet'!"

Their journey is to the stars and the sea!
…………

After quickly discussing their strategy, Subaru Natsuki stepped forward, cupped his hands around his mouth like a megaphone, tightened his abdominal muscles, and let out a heart-wrenching scream at Merry and the "big rabbit" surrounding her with maximum lung capacity.

"I can return from death!!!"

The black mist enveloped Subaru Natsuki, and the resulting arm seemed to be about to crush his heart.

Perhaps because part of the seal had been broken, this contact was much clearer than before. Natsuki Subaru could even see the true form of the shadowy figure engaged in a terrifying and intense battle with the dragon.

A moment later, Natsuki Subaru's "witch's lingering fragrance" was incredibly strong, attracting the aura of magical beasts. Combined with his dog's barking, it successfully drew out the maximum amount of hatred.

"The Great Rabbit" halted its advance towards the royal city and turned around in sync with "Beast Tamer" Meli. Countless pairs of blood-red beast eyes looked at Natsuki Subaru and involuntarily rushed towards him.

"What...what's going on?"

Meryl was both shocked and furious. The "big rabbits" had a strong appetite for Subaru Natsuki. If she hadn't given up trying to stop them at the critical moment, she would have almost lost control of herself.

After shouting his words, Subaru Natsuki immediately started running in the opposite direction to become bait, hoping to hold out for as long as possible.

He would lure away the "Great Rabbit" with his ability to attract magical beasts, while Sato Kazuma, who possesses stealth and the ability to erase presence, would ambush the lured magical beast, take Merry hostage, and control the "Great Rabbit" to rescue himself...

Although it's dangerous, it's not impossible...

Thanks to his father, a fitness enthusiast, Natsuki Subaru is in good physical condition. He hasn't missed a workout at the mansion, and his level has also increased slightly, so he hasn't been caught up immediately.

But this speed is certainly no match for the "big rabbit".

Previously, it was probably because Merry's control was limited that she deliberately restrained the actions of the "Big Rabbits". Now, the unrestrained "Big Rabbits" are incredibly fast and quickly caught up with Subaru Natsuki.

"This is terrible..."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the blood-red eyes around him, his teeth chattering uncontrollably.

If the [Return by Death] stops at the moment he is surrounded by the "Big Rabbit," then he will be stuck in this cycle for life, endlessly being devoured by the "Big Rabbit."

"Squeak-"

As countless "big rabbits" pounced, Natsuki Subaru gritted his teeth and closed his eyes, when he suddenly heard a familiar sound of a scimitar slicing through the air.

Swah——

A pale blue arc of light cleaved the swarming "big rabbits" in two. Despite being just human bodies, they easily blocked the monster horde attacking from all directions.

Natsuki Subaru opened his eyes in surprise.

The graceful figure that appeared before him, frantically reaping lives and dancing in the blood of monsters, was a nightmare he could never forget—the assassin who had taken his life.

"Elsa the Bowel Hunter?!"

The elegant and beautiful vampire was clearly a level above the one I last saw, handling "Big Rabbit" with ease, and even giving Subaru Natsuki a beautiful yet bloodthirsty smile.

"Ah, ah—long time no see, buddy. Surprised by the reinforcements? If you want to thank me, just hand over your intestines~"

"Don't even think about it!"

Natsuki Subaru instinctively clutched his stomach, always having the unsettling feeling that he would be dissected at any moment when facing this woman. As she spoke, Elsa pressed down on her curved blade, gathering her strength before unleashing a powerful slash that annihilated hundreds of "giant rabbits" around her, clearing a buffer zone. She then silently gazed into the distance.

"You've grown into an independent person, Mary..."

…………

As most of the "big rabbits" gradually drifted away from Meryl, leaving her with fewer and fewer "little pets," a figure hidden in the air rushed toward her.

"El Shade!"

The black magical mist engulfed Charm and some of the surrounding monsters. Using "invisibility magic," Sato Kazuma, who was hiding in the shadows, gripped his magic short sword and swung it forcefully, slaying the monsters along the way. He rushed to Meryl and delivered a blow that avoided a fatal blow.

Swah——

The short sword in his hand sliced ​​through the air with tremendous force, and Kazuma Sato felt that he had performed exceptionally well today.

But the knife missed its target.

As if she had foreseen the future, despite being inside the "veil," she dodged Sato Kazuma's attack and skillfully created distance, forcibly controlling some of the "big rabbits" to protect herself, completely surrounding Sato Kazuma.

"That was a really good surprise attack. If it were an ordinary person, you would have succeeded."

Mary raised her hand coldly, and the "Big Rabbits" became frenzied because of her action, making a "squeaking" sound as they ground their teeth.

"But you are far inferior to Elsa in skill."

Holy crap, does the other party actually know that "Gut Hunter"?

Kazuma Sato certainly wouldn't forget how terrifying the assassins from the North were. That battle was the closest he ever came to death; if he hadn't pulled out his thigh in time, he probably would have been forced to start over.

"Ah ah ah ah ah--"

A terrifying roar came from afar. Meryl clicked her tongue. "It seems your companion has been captured by the Great Rabbit. And you too... Isn't it better to be alive? Why experience this kind of death? Being devoured by the 'Great Rabbit' is pure torture."

Damn it, I told you not to try to be a hero, and now we're doomed!
Kazuma Sato, his face covered in cold sweat, raised his short sword: "Seriously, spare me. Is this what it feels like to be treated as 'food'?"

The instant the giant rabbit pounced, he dropped his sword and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Please, Luke Amon, save me!"

boom! boom! boom!
A series of violent collisions rang out as "Big Rabbit's" attacks were completely blocked. A familiar figure appeared in front of Sato Kazuma. Although he was only wearing an ordinary silk dress, he was as reliable as an invincible holy city.

"Warcraft...so many of them, with such cute appearances yet so terrifying, um...I didn't know this kind of play existed—"

At the same time, Kazuma Sato heard a chant that was both a bit melodramatic and nostalgic.

"Dance! Dance! Dance!"

"The collapse of the very source of my power, a collapse unmatched by anyone, has burned everything in the world to ashes. It descends from the abyss. Behold! This is humanity's strongest offensive magic!"

"Explosion!"

A Crimson Demon girl wearing an eyepatch appeared majestically on the battlefield, her wand aimed at the horde of monsters, and unleashed a "Burst Magic" spell.

An intricate magic circle appeared in the sky, a blinding light shone, and a thunderous roar like a meteorite impact resounded across the earth. The powerful impact shook even the "Big Rabbit" outside the explosion.

Huihui lay on the ground, a satisfied smile on her face: "That felt so good! Today's Explosion Magic was amazing too, ah... I leveled up so many times in one go."

"Squeaky-"

The "big rabbits" around the explosion rushed to the center of the "explosion magic" bombardment, devouring the magma-like substance that still contained magical power. They quickly absorbed the rich magical power brought by the "explosion magic," replenishing the casualties of the "explosion magic" in the blink of an eye, with only a negligible number remaining.

"If you don't want to die, make the monsters stop."

Seeing this, Darkness charged straight ahead, knocking away all the magical beasts in his path. To Melly's disbelief, he picked her up and warned her.

"Who's afraid of you!"

Mary gritted her teeth in hatred and stubbornly turned her head away. "Hmph! If you have the guts, kill me. The rioting 'Big Rabbit' will devour everyone until there's nothing left."

"Nani, do you also like to say lines like 'Gu~ kill me'?"

Darkness's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he grabbed Meryl's hand: "Then you must also like being [DATA EXPUNGED], [DATA EXPUNGED], and [DATA EXPUNGED]! Oh my, it's rare to find someone with the same hobby! Let's be [DATA EXPUNGED] together tonight!"

"..."

Meryl's face turned ashen, all her previous arrogance vanished, and she managed to stop the surrounding "big rabbits" from attacking before hearing anything even more impactful.

To avoid the female knight's burning gaze, she turned her head and looked around, but inadvertently saw the man walking over with the man who had just attracted the "big rabbit".

"What?! Elsa, you're still alive?!"

Mary rushed forward and threw herself into Elsa's arms, so excited that she almost cried.

"Should this be considered a problem? I messed with someone I can't afford to offend, and he's been locking me up and punishing me every few days..."

Elsa licked her lips and smiled, "Well, it's actually quite satisfying. After all, vampires have a pretty high efficiency in utilizing the energy of liquids. I feel like if I could do it all over again, I could teach that high and mighty princess a good lesson."

When the sisters reunited, Kazuma Sato was extremely excited to see Darkness and Megumin, his eyes even turning red.

"Waaaaah, why did it take you so long to get here? Do you know how much I missed you?"

Darkness: "We miss Luke too. He only comes back once a day and spends most of his time here."

Huihui: "Indeed, you're very perfunctory when you fire burst magic at me every day."

"Hey, you guys see Lu Ke every day, but I haven't seen him for a month. Why am I thinking about him instead?!"

Darkness: "..."

Huihui: "..."

Sometimes silence can be hurtful!

Kazuma Sato almost laughed out of exasperation at his discriminatory teammates. "Where's Aqua? Where did that useless goddess go again?"

Darkness nodded. "We don't know either. We were pulled over here quite suddenly. But Aqua should be somewhere that suits her, right?"

(End of this chapter)