Even if you're a corrupted magical girl, you still have to try to redeem yourself.

"Hey, so these are the nuns from the Holy Temple! That's quite unexpected. I didn't take it seriously when you told me you'd seen a group of people dressed as nuns before, but they're really something else."

Herlica's fists didn't stop, nor did her mouth; every punch and every word she uttered was directed at the nun named Swordholder.

Compared to Helica, Kenchi remained silent, gripping his longsword with both hands to parry and block Helica's attacks steadily. Whenever Helica was slightly distracted, the longsword would strike out like a venomous snake, adding a new wound to Helica's body.

Helica was defiant in words and continued to launch attacks, while her mind was constantly racing with thoughts.

This nun from the Holy Temple is way too steady in battle, isn't she?

She doesn't attack him head-on, but only defends. However, whenever he has the slightest thought of breaking through, she will strike out with her sword from somewhere, leaving him stuck in place.

If it were just a one-on-one battle, Helica wouldn't be afraid of her opponent at all. But if it dragged on, once Mashiro Urouge had accumulated enough time to allow the Primordial Darkness to reappear in Moonsea City, it would be too late.

However, Kenji's stance is not something that can be easily broken through in a short time. The more anxious Helica is, the easier it is for Kenji to find an opportunity to deplete her strength.

Helica hates slow-moving opponents the most!

Now that things have come to this, Helica can only focus on dealing with the enemy in front of her.

As for the rest, let Yuuki and the others handle it!

At this moment, Yuuki Yuuki's anxiety was no less than that of Tenrai Herika.

The magical girls surging from the rear were temporarily held back by Baqi and Mizuno Yu, while the nuns in front were blocked by three fallen magical girls. Sakura Hanako was mediating between them. All that was left was to organize Urouge Mashiro and everything would be fine.

But the final hurdle, Asahi, stood in the way of Mashiro Urouge, and no matter what he did, he couldn't get past her.

Seeing that only Asahimi was left, Yuuki Yuuki specifically asked Koreki what exactly was going on with the black demonic markings on Asahimi and Seishine's bodies.

In the Holy Eternal Academy, each generation of "Saints" uses their own bodies as cages to seal the primordial power and the power of primordial darkness within themselves, allowing the two opposing forces to cancel each other out, thus maintaining a relatively stable state.

However, at some point, the people of Saint Eternity began to dabble in that part of the power of primordial darkness.

"They use primordial magic as collars to control a portion of the primordial darkness sealed within them. Remember those nuns we fought before? They were actually creations of Shub-Nicholas! Only, their power was more stable and more obedient than the power that the Holy Prayer directly used."

That's what Nishio Reki said to Yuuki En at the time.

"And Saint Shine, Saint Prayer, and those self-aware nuns who serve Saint Shine are actually non-human beings born from the power of Shub-Nicholas, only their level of completion is vastly different from the previous ones."

For a very long time, Yuuki Yuuki had this question: Why does the St. Yūkyū Academy have the ability to create artificial humans, and also create so many cannon fodder nuns?

Now that she has received this answer, which is both reasonable and unexpected, Yuuki Yuki is not happy at all.

Moreover, this information could not help her overcome the difficulties she was facing.

In addition, Nishio Reki also said this.

"While using Shubniglia's power, Shubniglia is also helping her maintain the stability of the original power within her body. Only when the two cancel each other out will these two powers not get out of control. Using one's own body as a cage, constantly enduring the two powers fighting each other within one's body, will also quickly bring the magical girl, who is the vessel, to the brink of collapse. Not a mental collapse, but a physical collapse that can no longer bear such great power."

"Compared to such a severe price, being able to use the power of Shubnigs is just a small reward. The saintesses of each generation have also used this power to nurture their next generation, but they do not possess the complete wand and are subject to many, many limitations."

"Even in all the times I've seen her in my memories, she only scratched the surface, as if she were wearing a collar and could only exert a portion of Shub-Nicholas's power."

"But this time is different. Just look at how many magical girls she awakened. She must have completely taken control of this wand with the help of Mashiro Urouge in some way."

After sorting out the plot, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this book will be completed this month.

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Chapter 212 Defeat!

Using tentacles to fight, binding one's enemies tightly, and then using the tentacles to do this and that to them—this is Yuuki Yuki's most accustomed and proficient fighting style.

In the past, before she and Helica became teammates who could fight side by side, and when she still needed to carefully hide her identity, Yuuki Yuuki had bullied Helica countless times in this way.

Every time Yuuki Yuuki whipped the cursing Helica into a spinning top, she felt a strange sense of pleasure.

Yuuki never imagined that one day the boomerang would hit her, or that she would be bound by tentacles.

The black and red shrine maiden's outfit, soaked with sweat, clung tightly to the girl's skin, outlining the curves of her body. The overlapping neckline was slightly pulled open during the struggle, revealing the bandages wrapped around her body and half of her shoulder beneath the shrine maiden's outfit. A pair of wooden clogs had fallen off her feet, and her toes, encased in white two-toed socks, were slightly curled. Amidst the somewhat disheveled shrine maiden's outfit, the girl's side waist could also be seen.

Black tentacles wrapped around Yuuki Yuki's wrists and ankles several times, suspending the girl high in a spread-eagle position. Seemingly to prevent Yuuki Yuki from escaping easily, the tentacles also wrapped around her waist and armpits, areas where they could exert force, in order to completely deprive Yuuki Yuki of her mobility.

Sticky and cool, I could feel my body temperature being gradually stolen away by the tentacles. So this is what it feels like to be tied up by tentacles. I have to say, it's quite a strange feeling.

Although the tentacles binding Yuuki Eri are no longer covered in black sludge formed from filthy magic, the sticky sounds they make as they wriggle, tighten, and rub against each other as they sink into her skin still give Yuuki Eri a deep-seated physical discomfort.

Compared to this thing, my own tentacles are so clean and dry, they're so much better!

Although Yuuki Yukino knew that now was not the time to argue about this, and no one could have a debate with her.

Okay, let's sort out the current situation a bit.

In order to reach Urobuchi Mashiro, Yuuki Yukino engaged in a battle with Asahi Miyabi, who was blocking her way.

Then, one thing after another happened, and then it turned out like this.

Fortunately, Asahi didn't do anything too outrageous to Yuuki Yukino. The current situation was special, and it was indeed not the time to do such a thing to Yuuki Yukino.

Why was Yuuki Yukino caught?

……

A few minutes ago.

"Asahimi has completely taken control of Shubnigs? Are you sure?" Yuuki asked Nishio Reki.

Nishio Reki remained silent, simply nodding, and then glanced at the magical girls around him who had been awakened by Asahimi.

Indeed, it's possible.

"So, do you think I could win if I used all of Nyarlathotep's power and fought Asahimi with all my might?" Yuuki asked again.

"If it were the Saint Prayer of the past, her wand wouldn't have been fully controlled by her because of the primordial power within her, and she would have had absolutely no chance of defeating Xiao Yuan. But it's hard to say now. Xiao Yuan's wand is strong because it's too flexible in combat, allowing her to launch a surprise attack; while Shubnigs, as the ruler of reproduction, has a terrifyingly high reserve of magic power, so I can't say who will win or lose."

"I see..."

"But the outcome of this battle isn't so easily decided. This fight could drag on for a long time unless Xiaoyuan can find a way to kill her with a single, unexpected blow. Ah... I don't mean for Xiaoyuan to actually do anything to her... it's..."

"Xiao Li doesn't need to explain, I understand what Xiao Li means. It means that under normal circumstances, even if we can determine a winner, Xu Yan Mashiro will probably have gained enough time. No, maybe before a winner is determined, Xu Yan Mashiro will already be ready."

Nishio Reki nodded, agreeing with Yuuki Yukino's statement.

Yuuki Yukina thought for a moment, then lowered her voice to Nishio Reki's ear: "Then, wouldn't it be better if I just lost?"

"Xiaoyuan?! What did you say?" Upon hearing this voice, Nishio Reki exclaimed in surprise.

"In a normal battle, it would be difficult for me to get directly in front of Mashiro Urouge, let alone properly stop them. But they need my power, so even if I desert now, they'll probably still bring me back, right?"

Yuuki Yukino spoke calmly, patted the panicked Nishio Reki on the shoulder, and continued.

"So, if I lose, I'll likely be brought before Urouge Mashiro. Asahimi also said that she needs my power or something. She'll use my power to complete this ritual. Well, let's just consider it a ritual. Urouge Mashiro will definitely do it, and the time this will take should be much less than when I forcibly break through."

Nishio Reki swallowed hard, his hands clenching into fists. "But...this is too dangerous! I can't let you take this risk!"

"Of course it's dangerous. Even I'm not sure if I'll be sent to Urouge Mashiro, or how I'll be treated. I have no idea. But everyone has worked so hard. If I don't complete this last step, I'll let everyone down. Besides, didn't Koya say that if I fight Asahimi directly, the outcome is uncertain, let alone stopping Urouge Mashiro?"

"Well..." Nishio Reki was still struggling with her decision. She had just told Yuuki Yukina that the outcome was still uncertain. Although Yuuki Yukina's idea was very dangerous, it was indeed feasible.

However, it's still too dangerous; this isn't an ordinary magical girl.

Yuuki Yukino had been defeated by Helica and Yumehara Sumireko before, and she suffered a lot during those battles.

But they are who they are, and they will only do what they are supposed to do in a routine manner. However, Asahimi and Genken Mashiro are completely different. If Yuuki were to be defeated by them, even if it was fake, Nishio Reki could not imagine how Yuuki Eri would be treated.

But time is of the essence now, and there is no time for Nishio Reki to think it over.

Actually, when Nishio Reki started to struggle with her decision, her thoughts had already begun to take a turn.

Even if he disagrees with Yuuki Yuki's idea, Yuuki Yuki will still do it.

“I understand.” Nishio Reki nodded reluctantly.

Yuuki Yukino squinted her eyes and gave a gentle smile.

That smile would remind Nishio Reki of some bad memories, very bad memories.

It was as if those scenes that existed in my memory had come back to life.

"Then, there is another, more important task that needs to be assigned to Xiao Li."

……

Asahi's breathing was now excessively heavy.

Having been hit by Nishio Reki's attack, then using Shubnigs's powers on a large scale, and then confronting Yuuki Enishi for a long time, her energy expenditure was far greater than she appeared.

Moreover, besides these things, Asahi also faces even greater expenses.

However, it doesn't matter now. On the road to success, all the costs are worthwhile.

Looking at Yuuki Yuki hanging in front of him by tentacles, Asahimi felt as if he could already see the goddess of victory smiling at him.

The restless voice in his head started again. Asahimi pressed his thumb against his temple and pressed down hard until his head began to throb. Then he slowly rotated his fingers and rubbed his temple to drive away the buzzing voice in his head.

To achieve this long-cherished wish, I have indeed paid a heavy price.

Asahi once again sighed in his heart.

It's okay, it will be over soon.

After the chaotic thoughts in his mind quieted down a bit, Asahi Miyabi looked up and once again turned his gaze to Yuuki Eri, whom he had tightly bound.

Not weak, but not as strong as Masashi claimed either. After fighting him for a while, he ran out of strength.

Perhaps this little girl named Yuuki Yukino used up too much magic power in order to stop Mashiro, which is why she has now fallen into his hands.

That's perfect. I'll need Yuuki Yukino's power later, and it would be even better if she were under my control.

However, we still cannot let our guard down.

For example... like this.

A black tentacle suddenly lashed out, shattering the ball of magic that Yuuki Yuuki had quietly gathered in her hand.

Yuuki Yui had indeed concealed herself very well. Her hand remained naturally hanging down, using her palm and tentacles as cover to compress her magic power to a very low level. If I hadn't been careful, she would definitely have succeeded in her sneak attack.

The condensed magic power was dispersed by herself, and Yuuki Eri's struggle suddenly intensified. Purple magic power continued to gather on her body, and several imaginary magic wands condensed from above Yuuki Eri's head, but before they could fully take shape, they were dispersed by Asahimi's tentacles.

Is it a death throes?

It's no wonder, having witnessed the downfall of too many fallen magical girls. Regardless of their personalities before, once they learned of their fate, they would launch a desperate counterattack.

But they almost never succeeded.

Yuuki Yukino is no exception.

However, if he were to be defeated by his own hand, he did not intend to subject Yuuki Yuki to the usual punishment, as such an act would be meaningless at the moment.