One-way traffic

"To be able to crush this tree so easily... that means that a powerful force could completely destroy this tree in an instant."

"Of course! I don't know where this place is, or what's going on with this tree... but it's obvious that everything started because of it, right?"

Reimu spoke directly and decisively.

"Since it's something that poses a threat to the entire Gensokyo, there's no need for me to leave it here any longer."

Reimu alone might not be able to accomplish this, but there are four people present at the moment.

With such power, it would be absolutely possible to easily destroy the Saigyou Ayakashi from its very root.

Accelerator was well aware of this as well.

If we continue to add power, we can easily destroy the demon tree called Saigyou-yaki, and everything will be completely restored to its original state.

"What kind of bullshit joke is this?"

Bang! !

In an instant, the first one stomped on the ground without hesitation and exploded.

The energy of the earth's veins surged outwards like spring water.

"Well--?!"

"No, this is bad!"

The violent effects of that power caused a huge impact on Marisa's magic cannon, Reimu's spirit bullets, and Alice's magic enhancement.

More importantly, this directly caused a huge deviation in their combined attack.

That means.

The Saigyu demon has regained its ability to resist.

A loud cracking sound suddenly filled the air.

"Spell Card! Demon Sealing Array—!"

Without hesitation, Reimu threw countless talismans forward.

Countless runes were inscribed on the talisman paper. Then, she pointed the imperial coin towards the talisman paper.

Countless streams of spiritual energy exploded outwards.

The square magic circle instantly expanded to a range of nearly ten meters.

Bang! A series of booming sounds rang out from outside the deep red barrier.

Reimu frowned. The attacks from the four people had dissipated, leaving only the sealing array she had created.

of course.

She still looked at the culprit behind her with a surprised and angry gaze.

"What are you doing?"

"Hey... buddy, don't tell me that the power surge just now was intentional!"

Reimu and Marisa both looked at each other with puzzled and somewhat annoyed expressions—looking at the number one student in Academy City.

But he showed no sign of apology whatsoever.

"You just said that if we continue to add power, we will completely destroy that demon tree."

"That's it, but that's our goal, isn't it?"

Reimu maintained the appearance of the barrier while speaking directly to Accelerator.

"By suddenly cutting off your power like this, do you know how much effort it will take to completely destroy this kind of monster next time?"

Not to mention Reimu, even Alice and Marisa couldn't figure out what Accelerator was thinking.

This is the perfect opportunity to completely destroy this monster.

"Since you two have just arrived, I can't really say anything, but you should remember what that guy said earlier, right?"

Accelerator did not answer their questions.

Instead, he faced the girl—Alice—and directly asked her his question.

"Don't tell me you've already forgotten everything that guy said just now."

"...?"

Alice blinked in surprise.

Even now, the scene of that half-spirit, half-human girl struggling desperately, sacrificing herself so that they could successfully rescue the controlled person, still vividly appears before her eyes.

—I'm entrusting Lady Yuyuko to you.

Yes.

Why...did I actually forget something like this?

"...You want to rescue that undead that's been controlled in mid-air as well?"

"To be precise, there were two people; another guy was also sucked into the tree."

"What a joke... Being sucked into such a demonic tree? That's equivalent to complete assimilation, there's no way to find a solution!"

Moreover, in the end—even if there is a solution, is it really necessary to rescue them?

Even disregarding the Saigyou Ayakashi incident, they are still the culprits who have kept the entire Gensokyo shrouded in a snowy season.

As people of Gensokyo, they should have no reason to lend a hand.

but.

Even so, I still understand what you're trying to say.

In an instant, Reimu's tone changed completely.

She chuckled and amplified the power output of the sealing array to an even greater extent.

"If I were to completely abandon them simply because they are not members of Gensokyo... then I, as a shrine maiden, would be doing a terrible job."

"The culprit should get what he deserves, not die from this bizarre phenomenon that has no reason whatsoever, right?"

For Reimu, she had to personally interrogate the two spirits controlled by the Saigyou Ayakashi.

She would never allow the two of them to simply disappear from this place without any reason.

"Humph."

Accelerator couldn't help but slightly curl the corners of his mouth.

"That suits me perfectly."

"Oh? So you followed me all the way here because you were worried about the safety of Gensokyo, huh? I knew it!"

"No, you are. Don't get me wrong."

Just as Marisa was excitedly saying these words, Accelerator completely shut her down.

The voice of the person in first place gradually turned cold.

"I am not a resident of your Gensokyo."

"Eh?"

"In the end, whether you live or die has absolutely nothing to do with me. In fact, if Gensokyo were to disappear and be destroyed, it would be a good thing for me."

Accelerator's goal is to escape Gensokyo directly, not to fight with all his might for the people who live here.

If Gensokyo were to be destroyed, it would mean that its barrier would be completely shattered.

In that case, Accelerator would be able to leave this place easily.

"Like This."

Both Alice and Reimu realized something.

What he said was absolutely correct; from Accelerator's perspective, that was exactly the right stance.

"So, what are you planning to do next?"

"Why would you need to answer? Isn't this a question that couldn't be simpler?"

Accelerator revealed a cold, merciless smile.

That's right, the first person has no reason to save anyone here.

Whether it's Youmu, Yuyuko, or anyone else from Gensokyo, none of them have anything to do with him.

Accelerator is not a kind-hearted guy at all.

and so.

The first superpowered individual flew forward without hesitation.

"The 'Psionic Generator'—!!"

The six purple generators behind the white figure instantly underwent significant changes.

A dazzling black-purple current began to flash on the crystal-like device.

They became like wings, attached to the back of One-Way Street.

Brust Mode

In other words, the performance of the generator is pushed beyond its limits.

boom--! ! !

Another immense, indescribable power surged forth.

Relying on his extreme power in the spiritual realm, Accelerator directly increased his suppression of all surrounding forces.

The purplish-black power, along with the power of the Spirit Dream Sealing Demon Array, pressed down on the Western Journey Demon from all directions.

however.

They have completely missed the best opportunity.

At this moment, the Westward Journey Demon is at its peak, having gathered its power to its zenith.

Bang——! ! !

Even the shrine maiden's sealing array shattered.

"Wow——!!"

The force roared in, transforming into an invisible hurricane.

Marisa, Alice, and Reimu Hakurei were all blown backward in one after another, an unimaginable amount of power bursting out in all directions around the Underworld.

The world transformed completely from black and red to deep black.

Accelerator managed to stay in place using his abilities, but he also felt a deep sense of pressure.

Mental and physical strength alone are simply insufficient to deal with monsters of this caliber.

The essence of the Saigyu demon has been completely corrupted by that black and red creature to a level beyond death.

This sense of déjà vu—the complete fusion of darkness, destruction, and death—

This made Accelerator completely associate itself with something.

"Wait... so... is that how it is?"

He seemed to have figured it out.

If the force used by the opponent is destructive, it is a force of annihilation.

Therefore, one should not use mental or physical force to resist it.

The principle of "an eye for an eye" has always been the guiding principle of Yifangtongxing.

In other words.

Only by relying on the same destructive and destructive power as the other side can this all be ended.

and so.

"—Hasn't this led to the answer?"

The first person laughed.