I'll kill you after I finish this game!

"Uh...is that so?"

Does it mean not multiple entities, but a single, massive collection? And a terrifyingly large collection that is impossible to determine.

After thinking for a moment, Fujii Ren looked at Mary and asked, "Mary took the injury in her place:"

"Um...you can't stop it, or rather, heal it?"

"I don't know... but it's not that I don't want to."

"why?"

“Because I feel like I can get closer to Lian, Titi, and everyone else this way.” Mary’s pretty face turned blushed, and her eyes darted around, like a shy girl whose secret had been exposed.

Moreover, Mary was able to experience normal anger, sadness, and happiness for the people she cared about...

Moreover, what pierced Mary was probably Reinhard's holy relic; the holy spear pierced through her, and her heart was directly poured into it through the wound in her soul.

And that wound, in the depths of her heart... is probably something precious that the senior student managed to let take root and sprout with great difficulty.

In other words, the fact that she had come into contact with the changed Mary and felt that they had deepened their emotional connection and influence on each other was all thanks to that man.

However, Fujii Ren felt no gratitude towards Reinhardt, because she knew from their last encounter that they were mortal enemies.

It's either me or him; we can't coexist.

So... that man absolutely cannot be allowed to have any contact with Mary again; as a companion, she has already failed once.

Even if Mary doesn't care, she can't ignore her own incompetence and powerlessness.

P.S.: I can finally rest tomorrow, and I'll be updating earlier from now on...

Chapter Fifty-Five: The Third Altar Opens, Witch's Ballad

The heart that Mary now has in her chest or soul is probably something of herself that is connected to her.

In other words, the contact with Mary here, and the deepening of those feelings, were ultimately caused by that guy.

It was simply so that he could nurture Mary's spiritual transformation, make her stronger, and help Mary grow.

Reinhardt's actions were arrogant, and by doing this, he was nurturing his opponent's strength. Fujii Ren didn't know how to evaluate his actions.

At least the other party didn't harm Mary, which Fujii Ren was relieved about. Otherwise, if anything had happened to Mary, she would never forgive herself for the rest of her life.

"Ren, don't you like me like this?" Mary asked timidly, looking at Ren Fujii's thoughtful expression. "It feels strange to be around Ren and everyone else like this... but it feels good."

"..."

Regaining his senses, Fujii Ren remained silent, his gaze towards Mary becoming somewhat complicated.

Just as Skadi had hoped and predicted, the other party had become a real and naive "person".

Skadi's contribution was due to her own efforts, as was the influence of Fujii Ren.

"If... I block up that hole, I'll go back to how I was before, and that's... annoying, such a waste."

With her emerald green eyes fixed on Fujii Ren, Mary's voice trembled with complex emotions, tinged with a childlike joy.

Mary reflected on her past self, and now she could better understand Skadi's emotions and Fujii Ren's emotions.

It would be such a pity if I could not fully accept the feelings of those who care about me and could not revert to my old ways.

"That kind of person...I'm very scared."

Mary didn't want to go back to the time when she couldn't contact anyone. After realizing her fear, she became afraid of such things.

Fear... that was probably the strongest emotion Mary had ever felt, and it was also the emotion that Fujii Ren poured into her when they fought together against Reinhardt.

The extreme fear she felt when confronting Reinhard was a harbinger of Mary's downfall.

Although the senior student said that she had also made Mary feel that way when she confronted Reinhardt.

Although it wasn't Fujii Ren's fault, she let go of Mary's hand and let her leave her.

Ah, indeed, it's all my fault.

Even if the opportunity was that man, it was because she couldn't beat him that Mary was so afraid.

So, in this situation, it's not a time to feel humiliated, is it?

Let him regret his foolish act.

You understand how I feel, right?

Fujii Ren looked up at Mary, who was on the verge of tears, and suddenly said something.

"I'm just a little embarrassed, I'm not angry or I don't dislike you for being like this."

"Really?" Mary's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Seeing Mary relax, Fujii Ren smiled, then looked at her chest and asked with some concern:

"Well, speaking of which, is it really okay to leave it like this? I'm actually a little worried about you."

Ren Fujii refers to the wounds Reinhard inflicted on Mary, and the things Reinhard gave Mary that made her strange.

Upon hearing this, Mary quickly shook her head, raised her hand to her chest, and replied with a blissful and delighted smile:

"Well, that's alright. The hole is open, but... it's already been filled in."

"???"

Fujii Ren tilted his head, puzzled, not quite understanding Mary's meaning.

The wound wasn't blocked, but it was filled with something. What filled it with?

If Mary feels comfortable or likes it, what exactly is that thing?

Without realizing it, Fujii Ren started thinking about the unpleasant things that happen during puberty.

"Whale Killing Fist!"

Boom!

Just as Fujii Ren was talking to Mary about something related to puberty, it was as if some protective mechanism in Mary's body had been triggered.

Suddenly, Mary's demeanor became dignified and tough, and a pure white, helmet-like pattern appeared on her forehead and cheeks.

Then a heavy punch landed squarely on Fujii Ren's face without any mercy, leaving a slight dent in his cheek.

"Ouch!!!"

Fujii Ren immediately clutched his dented and nearly disfigured cheek and rolled around frantically. A special technique called 'Pain Power' could cause excruciating pain.

The girl never imagined that the gentle and kind Mary would use such a strong, hard, and domineering move to attack her.

And what was that thing on Mary's cheek just now?

"Lian, what are you imagining, you idiot!!!"

Hearing the other party's cry of pain, Mary suddenly came to her senses. Her pretty face flushed red with embarrassment, and the pure white killer whale battle markings on her face immediately disappeared.

As if she had just been provoked, she uncontrollably and almost instinctively punched Fujii Ren in the face.

That was Skadi's signature move, and also the move of her brother Oga.

Mary was able to use it with ease because of her contractor.

Even if it's Fujii Ren, if the other party achieves Creation, Mary can use the power from Fujii Ren.

She can lend her power to Skadi and Ren Fujii, so charging a little interest isn't unreasonable, is it?

Although Fujii Ren's physique is already inhuman, no matter how inhuman she is, Mary is still a genuine god of seeking the Way. She has the ability to hurt Fujii Ren without harming him.

Fujii Ren and Mary are of the same mind despite being in different bodies. When the other person is thinking intensely about Mary, even conjuring up fantasies that make Mary blush and her heart race, Mary naturally senses it as well.

Mary's ability to use the Whale Killer Fist was an automatic protective measure that Skadi specifically set up for Mary to prevent some lewd snake from getting close to her.

(In the Twilight Singularity, the Mercury Serpent, clutching its swollen cheek, sneered with a twisted grin, believing the goddess's attack to be a supreme relic and a reward, and declared it would never wash its face in this cycle.)

If anyone within the designated distance has any lewd fantasies about Mary, the powerful punch she left on Mary will be unleashed.

Even if Mary herself had no intention of harming others, it would still be the same.

"Don't suddenly react like Kasumi, it hurts!"

She jumped up from Mary's lap immediately, covering her swollen face, and complained to Mary with a pitiful expression.

After regaining her senses, Mary moved her legs sheepishly, lowered her head, swayed her eyes, and whispered in protest:

"Lian and Titi both believe that girls should react this way when they are subjected to such things, since it was Lian who first had inappropriate thoughts."

"I don't think so at all!" Fujii Ren retorted loudly.

"That's exactly what Lian thinks!"

Mary, hands on her hips, repeated firmly.

Although Fujii Ren wanted to deny it firmly, it was difficult for her to shake off the deep psychological imprint left by Kasumi's barbaric behavior. If that was the case, she might have an irrational view of women.

Then let's get Himuro-senpai... No, Honjo... even more impossible, Sakurai, Rusalka... That's outrageous.

So, Skadi-senpai... uh, I have a feeling that if I think like that, I'll get slapped in the face by that punch just now, the one called the Whale Killer Fist!

However, if I had to name a mature woman I know, it would probably be Sister Lisa, who has a very large bust.

In terms of size, they almost all seem to slightly exceed those of Ma...

"Whale Dominates the World!"

Just as Fujii Ren was indulging in another uncontrollable delusion, the terrifying and oppressive pure white battle markings reappeared on Mary's cheeks.

Then, with a deafening roar, the clouds in the sky were forcefully pushed aside by something swift and powerful.

Ren Fujii himself also achieved the feat of physically landing on the moon, being blasted to the moon by Mary's iron fist.

Coming to her senses again, Mary covered her mouth as she looked at the large moon in the sky, which now bore a clear ring of mountain patterns. Embarrassed and angry, she stomped her foot and said:

"Lian, you big idiot!!"

A few minutes later, Fujii Ren also returned to Earth from the moon.

After returning to Earth from the moon and reuniting with Mary, Suwahara no longer dared to fantasize about anything related to adolescence with Mary.

Amidst Mary's apologies, she realized that this was an anti-molestation device Skadi had set up to prevent others from harassing Mary.

It's the same principle as girls carrying pepper spray and stun guns when they go out.