One-way traffic

then.

In that instant, a complete conflict occurred between absolute forces.

A barrage of pure demonic power swept in from the crack in mid-air like a tidal wave.

At first, the number of bullet comments was not large, but as the deep black cracks in mid-air continued to tear open, everything changed.

There are far too many gaps opened up in space.

Now, it has expanded from a single crack to several dozen, even hundreds.

This alone is completely beyond the scope of human imagination.

However, the first person simply raised his hands in response.

The hand transformed into sharp claws, and the five fingers that stretched out to grab directly in all directions.

Like the rifts opened in space, they tore apart everything around them.

Then, in an instant, he easily grasped the direction of the surrounding airflow.

The wind swirled up, then compressed into a force like a cannonball, enveloping Accelerator's body like a shield.

The wind speed reached 120 kilometers per hour in an instant.

The raging wind that could blow away even tall buildings was transformed by the white monster into a terrifying wall that would not allow anything to break through it.

A barrage of bullets aimed at one direction is like a ship lost on a stormy sea, unable to continue along its original course.

As all this was happening, the monster's figure appeared before them as if from nowhere.

Having witnessed this, Yukari Yakumo was once again convinced that it was a speed and power that no human could possess.

Where are you planning to look?

The sound of nightmares descended ahead.

He gripped his five fingers tightly together, and the hurricane-like force he had just felt enveloped his fist as the demonic attack hurtled straight toward him.

but.

When Accelerator's fist came down completely, he felt an empty sensation.

"...?"

When they came to their senses, the attack had already missed, and the figure in front of them had completely vanished without a trace.

How did the other side manage to do that? And when exactly did they move it? Before these questions even took shape in Accelerator's mind, he had already begun to act.

The monster stretched out its hands again.

In that instant, the nightmare was transformed into a soaring wing.

Crackling sounds—!!

The wind was compressed under a sound that seemed to shatter everything in the world itself.

What Accelerator does is very simple.

It swirls up the atmosphere in the surrounding environment, thus creating a blinding white spot of light in mid-air that seems to engulf everything.

It looks like plasma he created in the past.

But only Accelerator himself knew that this move was merely a precursor to plasma, simply a beam of light created by compressing wind, and its power could not reach that level of foul intensity.

However, his goal was not to kill his opponent completely with this move.

The light that had gathered together became even hotter.

Then, the monster committed further acts of destruction.

The howling hurricane was compressed into a series of well-formed spears of light.

It fired indiscriminately in all directions, sweeping across the area.

Because of the limited range of power, the attack was not widespread, only covering an area with a radius of a few dozen meters.

Each of the Light Spears possesses the power to pierce through the mothership's deck in an instant.

Carrying this destructive power, the gun, without holding back its strength, swept out in all directions at high speed.

This level of destruction lasted for nearly five seconds.

Five seconds later, the icy, snowy animal trail should have been completely ruined, and every inch of the ground should have been covered with unbelievable scars.

But the first monster didn't look around.

The smoke and dust caused by the excessive attack dissipated, revealing the interior itself.

The land, known as the Beast Path, shows no signs of being damaged in the slightest.

Despite suffering such a fierce and astonishing attack, this land remained completely intact. There was only one reason that Accelerator could think of.

"This is an action plan that's gone completely awry."

From the air, that captivating and mysterious voice once again resounded.

The difference was that this time, the other person's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

"If I hadn't been there to counteract that attack, the beast trail and the surrounding forest would have been completely destroyed on such a large scale... Didn't you consider the actual impact of your actions?"

"That's not a problem I need to worry about at all."

Accelerator was not at all surprised by the source of this sound.

He turned around with perfect composure.

"After all, no matter what, you'll definitely catch it anyway, and that's enough, isn't it?"

"Oh dear... are they actually using me instead?"

"Stop pretending to be such a shocked idiot, you sage bastard. You probably already expected this to happen, didn't you?"

Accelerator once again confirmed the authority of the mind belonging to that sage of monsters.

In any case, the other party does indeed possess an unprecedented level of intelligence, a fact that no further confirmation is needed.

However, no matter what, it cannot change the current positions of the two.

At that moment, Accelerator did not hesitate to continue charging forward.

"Don't be in such a hurry. Let's put an end to this ruleless fighting for now. Or do you really enjoy tearing each other apart without any mercy?"

"Ha, isn't this what a battle should be like?"

In response to this statement, the first person retorted with a ruthless and provocative tone.

But it seems that Yukari Yakumo really wants to say something else.

"In this Gensokyo, battles between people are not such reckless and pure acts."

"what?"

It seems the other party still doesn't quite understand this matter.

Thus, something else came into being from the hands of that sage demon.

A rectangular, elongated object that shimmers with a dark purple light.

"If I said 'spell cards,' you should already know something about them, right?"

I heard a word that was both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar.

Recalling everything he had experienced since arriving in Gensokyo, Accelerator couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

He had heard about it.

The so-called spell cards do not refer to any actual card or prop; they are simply a simplified name for a user's ability or technique.

After assigning related information names to some of their best skills, they then compress and condense this power into crystals, and finally, in the form of cards, they indirectly unleash it.

The rules governing combat in this manner are called spell card rules.

Once a battle takes place based on the rules of spell cards, both sides must calculate based on the number of spell cards they have. If all spell cards have been destroyed by the enemy, or if the opponent has already defeated the player to the point of being unable to fight back, then the battle should end there.

"According to the spell card rules, both sides in a battle should mention the number of spell cards they have prepared at the time of the battle. However, in reality, it is practically impossible for a monster or human to preemptively announce how many different moves they will use before the battle begins."

"So what? What are you trying to tell me with these lousy rules? These are rules for guys like you."

"Don't rush me, what I'm about to say is just beginning."

The demon of the realm elegantly held the spell card between its index and middle fingers.

"In your human terms, it's about adapting to local customs. Although you are not a human from Gensokyo, or even a being from this world itself, since you've come to Gensokyo, why not try out our rules of combat?"

Based on the opinions expressed by the other party, it is not difficult to guess what they intend to say at this moment.

"I will use the power of spell cards to launch an attack against you, and you will be responsible for finding a way to neutralize it."

"If you win, then everything will be fine. If you lose... although it will be abrupt, please stay on this land for now."

"Bullshit, why should I have to play along with you?"

"Oh dear, how ruthless. Indeed... For you, all of this must be unacceptable."

The sage then looked at Accelerator and gave him a strange smile.

"Unfortunately, the 'common sense' you're familiar with doesn't exist in this Gensokyo."

Followed by.

The spell card held in its hand then lit up with a dazzling deep purple light.

“You…!”

"—Spell Cards"

She completely ignored the first person's response.

While hovering in mid-air, the sage of the demons whispered the true name of the secret technique.

"The illusory realm of existence and non-existence."

A massive force field, like a barrier, spread out in all directions.

The entire beast path seemed to be integrated into it.

"Tsk..."

Faced with such an overwhelming aura, Accelerator clicked his tongue in displeasure.

He glared at the demon of the realm in mid-air with even greater dissatisfaction.

"You damned bastard, how dare you act on my own initiative?"

"Whether it's dissatisfaction or hostility, it doesn't matter. If you want to vent your dissatisfaction, just treat me the same way."

An eye-like core materialized behind it.

Yakumo Yukari's body was surrounded by countless streams of purplish-black light, which circled around her and then transformed into a form of immense scale.

That is, in the form of bullet comments.

"Most spell cards in Gensokyo attack in the form of bullet hell, so... if you want to accomplish or vent everything, try breaking through this spell card!"

A spectacular feast of light, as overwhelming as a tidal wave, swept over us.

In any case, given the current situation, unless a solution is found to deal with the opponent's spell cards, the sage of that monster probably won't make any further moves.

snort…

"Isn't that just right?"

In contrast, the white-haired monster standing on the ground raised its head as if invited.

Those eyes, tinged with an eerie red like blood, were filled with a warlike and passionate aura.

And, it possessed an immense oppressive aura that was in no way inferior to that emanating from the sage himself.

The other party's request was simply to attempt to break through this spell card, so—

Let's give it a try.

Ultimately, which side will gain the upper hand first?

Will Yukari Yakumo's spell card be broken first? Or will Accelerator himself be defeated as Yukari Yakumo predicted?

Actually, it doesn't matter which ending it is.