“Nagumo-san, stop it! You promised that you would leave Eri and the others to us!”
Hearing Ling's cry, Ryutaro came to his senses and his face changed suddenly.
The reason why the gravity cluster bombs were used to crush the buildings around the clock tower was because Hajime realized that Kouki and Eri were there.
Realizing this, Ryuutarou was nearly mad with rage. However...
"That's why I hit them there. I saw they were trying to escape. I surrounded them with a gravity field to prevent them from getting killed."
Hajime said this. He stopped laughing and looked a little relieved. Hearing him say this, Ryuutarou and the others also calmed down a little.
"So, it's alright, right?"
"Isn't that what I said at the beginning?"
Thinking back, he did say that. Just now, when Tio was about to say something, he said "No problem", so this is what he meant.
"The next space-time gate is right where the clock tower is. It's clearly very close to them, and if they really wanted to escape, they could have rushed in immediately, but they didn't. Perhaps they were trying to create physical distance and escape outside the city. The truth is still unknown. But in any case, they have been prevented from escaping."
After launching additional gravity cluster bombs, Hajime put away the Agni Alcorn and took out the spare boomboard.
Shia and Tio followed suit, and then Ling and the others quickly summoned the skyboard and stood on it.
"I've even helped you reduce her army. Do you have any objections?"
Hajime turned around and smiled. Ling and Ryuutarou smiled wryly and shook their heads.
"When you say it's decreasing, does that mean there's still some left?"
Shizuku asked as the group flew towards the Clock Tower at the same time.
"I think they originally used this place as a base, with Corpse Beast Soldiers stationed throughout the city as guards. After noticing us appearing there just now, they sent nearby Corpse Beast Soldiers to check on the situation. That's roughly what I'm thinking. So..."
"Of course the enemies outside the bombing range are still alive, right?"
At this moment, a huge slash of light shot out from under the clock tower, knocking down the gravity cluster bomb.
Seeing this, Hajime narrowed his eyes, and Shizuku and the others also frowned in alarm.
Because the power of the slash was clearly different from the last time in the Demon King's Castle. It was a world of difference.
It seems that Guanghui has also been strengthened in some way.
Shizuku and the others became even more nervous. At this moment, they finally spotted Kouki and Eri on the rubble.
Kouki had drawn his holy sword, holding it in one hand, and was wearing holy armor. Eri, on the other hand, was wearing an apostle's combat uniform, carrying only a large sword.
An extraordinary torrent of power burst out from Guanghui's whole body. His eyes seemed gentle when he looked at Shizuku and the others, but they became cloudy as soon as he saw Hajime.
Huili snuggled up to Guanghui, a relaxed and mocking expression on her face... However, it was obvious that she was just trying to be brave, and she seemed to feel that something was wrong.
Plus, she had originally planned to escape, which showed that she actually didn't want to confront Hajime and the others.
Only Shizuku, Ling, and Ryuutarou jumped off the skywalk and landed on the rubble some distance away from the two of them.
"Shizuku, Ryutaro..."
"Hi, Glory."
“…Glory.”
Hajime and the others were still observing the situation from the tower board, watching Kouki confront his childhood friend.
At the same time──
"How annoying! Why did you come all the way here?"
"Eri!"
The two who were once friends, who maintained a false friendship, finally met.
They finally met again in the ruined city in the realm of God.
Just as Guanghui, Ryutaro and others were about to say something, Eri took the initiative and spoke first.
"Aren't you going to get your girlfriend back? Then leave us alone and go. Otherwise... you might be too late."
The words that deliberately stirred up doubt and anxiety were directed at Hajime alone.
Although Eri tried hard to appear relaxed, her tone sounded a little nervous.
It was clear she couldn't hide her impatience, anxiety, and wariness. She could only stare intently at Hajime, not daring to look away. Not only Suzu and Shizuku, but Shia and the others too, didn't dare even glance at them.
She looked just like she did on that night when she and her companions had become estranged. She had betrayed her companions at the Heilig Kingdom palace, and Eri had confronted Hajime who had arrived at the scene. The way she fought desperately for her life then was exactly the same as she looked now.
Now, when Hajime's eyes met hers, her throat twitched involuntarily, further proving her fear.
"You don't have to tell me."
Eri's analysis was correct. In Hajime's eyes, they were no more than pebbles on the roadside. His eyes made it clear that he didn't consider Kouki and Eri to be of any value.
So, what about the bombing just now? It clearly didn't allow Eri and Kouki any chance to escape, but it didn't kill them either, and it even specifically trapped them with a gravity field. This means...
"You plague god!"
It was then that Huili finally realized that the woman before her, the woman she had thoroughly exploited, trampled upon, and discarded, was her true greatest obstacle.
Even though Huili had broken her heart, even though she was weaker and more cowardly than anyone else, she was incredibly persistent. Not only did she follow him into the divine realm, she was even able to convince the monster to take her with him - this was something Huili had never expected.
Huili insulted Ling with disdain and glared at her with resentment.
That was definitely not the way he looked at his former friend. It was like looking at a bug, and filled with regret, deep down he felt he should have killed Ling first.
But even in the face of such a gaze, Ling smiled. Her smile was strong and unruly.
"You finally looked at the bell."
Her attitude further inflamed Huili's rage. Her expression twisted viciously, revealing a murderous intent.
“…There’s nothing wrong with this, Eri.”
At this time, Guanghui interrupted. His tone sounded full of complicated emotions.
"Although it's surprising that they were able to break into the divine realm, isn't it a stroke of luck for us? It saves us from having to go looking for people on earth."
Guanghui said this while staring at Hajime, his eyes filled with hatred, anxiety, jealousy, anger and other negative emotions.
"Nanyun, wake up. You have committed countless evil deeds, and your crimes are monstrous. Even if it means getting my hands dirty, I will take your life. I will make you atone for your sins!"
Kouki thus glorified his murderous intent and personal grudge as "just punishment." Shia and Tio, who watched silently beside Hajime, had expressions of obvious disdain on their faces.
Anyone could see that his current glory wasn't just due to Huili's brainwashing; he was using it as an excuse to convince himself to blindly believe what he wanted to believe. He was letting himself sink, letting himself fall into a state that he felt was better.
“…Hajime, thank you for bringing us here. You guys can go now.”
Shizuku said this, gripping the black sword's sheath tightly and walking forward. Hajime raised an eyebrow.
"Is it really possible? It's not just the power of the Sky River, there are also various other factors... It might not be easy for you."
Ryutaro and Suzu answered Hajime's questions one after another.
"No problem. This is something we should be responsible for solving. Go and defeat the god!"
"That's right. Thank you for bringing us here. Miss Shia, Miss Tio, thank you too. You must definitely rescue Yue-sister."
Ryutaro clashed his handguards, making a clanging sound. Ling also drew out his twin iron fans. They both took a step forward simultaneously.
"Don't worry. We'll give these two idiots a good beating and take them back. It's that simple. And you gave us a lot of gifts, didn't you?"
Shizuku said this, her eyes fixed on Kouki and Eri, and she tossed her long ponytail towards Hajime. With a powerful tone, she demanded that Hajime trust them.
Then, Hajime chuckled. Shia and Tio also smiled and nodded.
This exchange of trust and friendship completely enraged Guanghui. His expression, with his eyes bulging and teeth gnashing, reminded one of the mask of a demon.
She stared at Hajime with eyes filled with resentment, and just as he was about to impulsively swing his holy sword, Eri activated Soul Binding to stop him.
Start by tilting the skylight under your feet upward.
"Alright. Let's have a good talk."
"But please cherish your life!"
"Good luck everyone. We must meet again!"
After each of them gave words of encouragement, the three flew towards the top of the clock tower.
"Nagumo, don't run away! You despicable villain, fight me!"
No matter how much Kouki yelled and cursed, Hajime didn't even look at him.
Hajime was completely uninterested in Kouki and didn't take him seriously at all.
Being forced to understand this fact clearly, Guanghui was shaking with humiliation and anger.
Even so, he couldn't catch up because he couldn't move.
Huili refused to let him chase her. This unimaginable monster finally decided to leave on its own, and Kouki couldn't let this opportunity go to waste.
However, Guanghui did not blame Eri for obstructing him.
Not only that, he didn't even think about investigating the reason why his body couldn't move.
This was truly unnatural. Witnessing this scene, Shizuku and the others frowned, their expressions turning serious.
Hajime and the others disappeared above the clock tower, and a beat later—
The three people's presence completely disappeared. It seemed that they had successfully moved to the next dimension.
“Damn it, damn it! Look at me! Nagumo aa ...
Guanghui could only roar towards the empty sky. His passionate roar echoed in the void.
Volume 12, Chapter 2: Help Before You
After Hajime and the others left.
Guanghui continued to glare at the clock tower fiercely. Huili also did not dare to let her guard down, and kept looking up.
Shizuku and the others took their positions, and just as they were about to speak—
“…So, those monsters can get through, huh? I see…”
Huili muttered to herself.
After confirming that Hajime and the others had truly left, Eri couldn't hide her relief. However, her gaze fixed on the sky revealed a look of resignation and resignation.
Shizuku was puzzled by Eri's reaction, but she quickly realized what was going on.
"Eri... It's not that you didn't use the Space-Time Gate just now, but that you 'couldn't use it', right?"
"Oh? Shizuku, what do you mean?"
"Essid refused to let them leave... No, maybe Essid is interested in this reunion."
"So, Esid wanted to see what would happen if Suzu and I came into contact with Eri and the others. Really mean."
Shizuku's guess is probably right.
When Shizuku revealed her true feelings, Huili's eyes showed impatience, which further proved this point.
Huili sighed and decided to adjust her mindset.
Although Huili was unhappy with the gods' malicious mischief for the sake of a good show, at least she didn't have to fight monsters now, which was the situation Huili wanted to avoid the most. So, a truly relaxed and mocking expression finally appeared on her face.
"You're really stupid. Stop being so patronizing and ask him to stay and help. Without that monster, you're no match for us given your level."
As she said this, Eri spread her gray wings and simultaneously released a large amount of magic power of the same color, as if to intimidate.
However, Ling was not frightened at all, instead she retorted with ease.
"Why are you suddenly so talkative? Eri, don't worry. No matter what happens next, we won't call Nagumo-san back. There's no need to be so nervous."
"...You've changed too, now you're so sharp-tongued."
Huili put away her mocking expression and looked at Ling's face as if she was observing some mysterious creature.
Innocent, short-sighted, and easily controlled, this is Huili's impression of Ling.
But is the bell in front of me really the bell I know?
The steady temperament reveals a firm will, and the personality seems to have become more profound and meaningful. Could it be an illusion?
Regardless, Eri felt a deep sense of discomfort at Suzu's change. For no apparent reason or excuse, Taniguchi Suzu, who gazed at her with such unwavering composure, inexplicably repelled her.
Eri narrowed her eyes, a murderous look in them. As if ready to confront her, Suzu's eyes shone with fighting spirit.
The atmosphere between the two was extremely tense, as if sparks were flying.
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