Snow Swallow, a snow-stroking swallow that lives in Badarnois, is known as a wild bird that travels around the countryside without having a specific dressing.

Once it jumps, it won't come back to the same place. It is difficult to observe because it is so free, but there was one knowledge that was shared among some zoologists.

This white and beautiful bird, on the other hand, has the active nature of flying around freely - it is often confined to a wingless environment, and instantly weakens to death.

Unseen sound waves shake the space, scattering snow and powder.

Mutti's shockwave jumped a lot to avoid Meltina.



Waltzmann's double blade, which preceded the landing, slightly caught the hem of Meltina's garment.

I didn't scratch the horizontal bowl that lasted, or the shaking down.

Mmm, I'll take care of it!

"... naturally."

If you try Mertina, you won't be able to lose weight in the past just by being touched by her clothes. Enough to get in the way.

With a quiet rage, he turns to counterattack.

After lightly stepping on the ground to avoid evasion, Mertina stood up on the icy Sword Mountain with the penta's unique chantless chant.

Sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha sha,

Oops, don't be alarmed, don't have a gap

Waltzman, who was quickly stepping back and avoiding, was able to spare his teeth.

I sealed the high-speed runway with water, but it wasn't an easy target to take on.

But it is by no means an enemy that cannot be defeated.

"Hmph!"

Reach your right hand quickly and stick your fingertips.

This rapid firing--a space where you're crying before you know it.

"Kuku"

It wasn't very powerful. However, the impact of the flying warm sound surely breaks Mertina's edge. Your legs and your body are slightly tilted.

"Nnnnh!"

Mercenary swords that will easily slash and throw away people's bodies are combined.

"Ugh!"

Somehow I stepped back and dodged the transparent double blade that was being held in a big bowl. The edges of the entangled wigs are scattered and dance in the cold sky.

(chuckles)

How many times already? With the urge to tap her tongue, Meltina turned to the distance, conscious of the Waltzman in front of her.

At the edge of the hill, Mutti stands with his hand towards us. There was no mockery on his face, just expressionlessness.

(... oh my...)

As for Mertina, she was unwilling to do so. I have no choice but to admit it.

--These two are strong.

An excellent user in a region that I have never encountered before, even on a single-ride.

What's even more surprising now is Mutti's coolness. From the impression of the previous capture operation, I thought it was a more cluttered user. Just drowning in overwhelming power and shaking it.

But now, in this battle, her presence in assisting Waltzman was perfect.

(I'm surprised you can fight like this)

Needless to say, the overwhelming destruction of sound is the main thing, but that move involves a wide range of enemies regardless of their allies. Therefore, now, she assisted Waltzman with different ways of using her power, and she was committed to "crushing" Mertina. And that was remarkably ingenious.

――――

Mertina kicks away the snow beneath her feet and winds it up. Condensing them in the air like powder, forming them into countless projectiles - the space trembles faster.

A wave of sound came in from Mutti. The powdery snow that danced in the sky burst and dispersed.

(Tch, quick response)

Instantly dyed white vision. As if to make it a hiding place, a huge shadow appeared in front of me.

(Yeah, I was expecting you.)

However, this is the true aim. Meltina fired a total of two quick shots with her left and right index fingers.



One shot goes to Mutti in the distance. She instantly deployed an invisible shield that swirled with ripples, surpassing it.

And the other shot went to Waltzman, who was thinning out in front of him.

Poor vision due to the snow curtains soaring in the instant. In addition, Mutti was not able to make it to the defense in time, and Waltzman was closing in on the attack.

Therefore, the bullet landed immediately, and Waltzman's head bounced.

(One person first--)

I did get a bounce. The more unnatural it is, the more flashy it is. It is as if 'the water was splashed'.

――――

On the other side, the whiteness fades. Mertina stares.

……

It was a coat unleashed in the air. The bullet should have pierced the head, just a spherical mass of water.

(......!)

A miniature craftsmanship to illuminate Waltzman.

- Then where is he?

There was no time to bite the question, and the coat spread across the snow and fell down ─ ─



The answer is directly beside the right hand.

A mercenary stripped of his coat and dressed in light clothes flashed a double blade of water around him.

It was mostly a surprise. Meltina turns herself faster than she can turn her attention to you and jumps back from the scene. If I had read it incorrectly, I would have jumped into the slash myself. Even such a bet is an evasion.

Those staggered instants caused the snow smoke to soar violently. The drops scattered together inside carved red spots into the pure white earth.

(That hurts...)

The source was Meltina's right-footed sword. I can feel the hot slippery flowing down my ankle. Waltzman opens his mouth as he moves into pursuit position.

"I felt that the lighter legs of the Lord were troublesome." First, I'll seal it-- "

"Ossan, behind you!"

It was Mutti's rage that interrupted his refreshing speech. And when I paint it, it sounds stiff.

"Nu..."

It was at the same time.

Waltzman turned around and the flash of ice pierced his flank.

"Gu, ahhh...!"

The giant body leaned.

--Reflexive bullets.

Stream Guard called it a jump bullet, which is one of Mertina's specialties. Repeatedly accelerates the reflection of bullets on the ground, walls, and at the end of the day, flying from an unexpected angle. It's an artistry that can't be achieved with a handshot.

It is also more powerful, taking into account that it is reduced by armor.

The method of claim 1, wherein the method further

"Gu, wu, I'm in danger...!"

The mercenary who stamped on his teeth forcibly laughed.

(Tch, was it shallow......)

Not a direct hit.

In order not to be able to understand the moment of attack, a shot was thrown at [Iwa] when evading. However, Mutti felt like the bullets were reflecting and accelerating. And Waltzman has already avoided fatal injuries by twisting himself.

- So, this fight.

Little by little, but it's definitely tilting.

Aiming at Waltzman's twin sword flashes, Mertina aimed her shot at a fraction of the distance that an ordinary person wouldn't call a gap. Without allowing it, Mutti steadily sabotages it.

Meltina's movement gradually slows from the injury to her legs, giving her more time to defend and evade. Enemy attacks last for as long as you defend them.

Gradually, they will be unable to move towards us, while the enemy will be more daring to attack.

"............ is......"

The earth covered with powdery snow. Several footprints carved on it and fresh blood spots scattered in red. The dripping ones showed how far Mertina had retreated.

It was obvious to everyone.

At some point, it was one way to defend itself, and it was doing its best not to suffer any fatal injuries. If you notice, the cliff is behind you. We can't go any further.

The Water Blade Mercenary roars.

"[Omaha], really, Mertina Snow." I didn't expect you to take on both of us at the same time and go down this far. "

Beneath this cold sky, the sweat of the sphere oozes on the man's forehead. The words that were spewed out along with Bai Yi included the sound of sparing the approaching end.

(... oh, my God, no)

Mertina couldn't help laughing with her nose.

What are the heroes of the North, what are the living legends that have scattered tens of thousands of traitors, and what is the 'Penta'?

I am exposed to such an ugly state without even reaching out to the two outlaws.

It was like hunting.

Waltzman stands on a proximity arrow and Mutti assists from behind. Solidly hunt them down so that no mistake can be made in the unlikely event.

(Well, what's the matter...?)

Their aim is to steal Mertina's organs.

Particularly hard to believe, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are inhabited by that person's soul heart [Pruna].

If they do their own harm by damaging them, their prospectus will fail.

However, Mertina is a follower of the ice god Curerene, whose death is contraindicated. I used to be willing to do that for Omsolv, but I don't have the life to give up for these people.

(I guess you've woven everything into it so that I can't get involved in that kind of outrage......)

Now, how do we break the status quo?

The key was Mutti's presence.

I want to use a powerful magic technique to stop chanting, but she won't allow it. When I read the signs, I immediately plugged in the sound waves of disturbance. Waltzman didn't miss the tilted gap. Therefore, you can't even use healing techniques for foot injuries.

(That's a polite job, isn't it?)

Waltzman must be an unparalleled user, but the bell woman is definitely holding the reins of the current in this fight.

(... it looks like you need to squeeze your stomach)

Now that we've been pushed this far, we must discard it.

Ideal to win solidly and beautifully.

Not a single arm or leg spared. It was close to desertion, and that was a tactic contrary to Curerene's teachings.

(Reminds me of the war.)

It was the moment when I decided to be prepared.

Pyrrhilli, slowly.

Unusual noises, which I had never heard before, spirited into the cold sky.

A mercenary who pays attention to us and is only slightly aware of its origins.

Mertina was also distracted. I don't know what it is, but I don't know what it is.

And then,

"Shit."

It is the bell woman who rings her tongue. That's right. The high and continuous sound seemed to ring from her nostrils.

It seemed like he had some idea... but he couldn't ignore it, so Mutti took it out as if he was dealing with a jacket.

(Box...?)

At first glance, it was the only object I could think of. Longitudinally elongated, in black. The size is slightly smaller than the face.

And then,

"... it's Atai.... you bastard." I wonder if using "this way" would be an appropriate errand. "

At the same time that the abnormal noise disappeared, Mutti grabbed the object by the side of his face and began to speak by himself in a grumpy manner. It was Meltina's idea of what a peculiar act it was, but she immediately came to her senses.

(... using that... to talk to someone...?)

Except for talking to a strange box, it resembled the sight of a communication technique. Is it a kind of sealing tool? But anyway...

"...... Are you serious, hey?"

A low, squeezing voice.

"This is bullshit...! What the hell...!"

Mutti, who seemed to be talking to someone through the box, revealed an apparent wolf that he had never seen before.

"Shit, that's enough!" I knew it! "

She threw up the strange box into her pocket in frustration. The sobriety so far is like a lie, scratching the long stretched golden hair roughly and throwing words at the party.

"Old man, pull up." I'm leaving right now. "

"... now?" Are you going to leave him alone? "

Meltina's gaze meets that of Waltzman.

Yeah.

It was as if Mutti was unwary of me.

"... what are you saying?"

Waltzman, who was so brave and giggling, did not stop smiling during the battle, and he responded with a frightened face without breaking his posture.

Of course.

They were trying to get Mertina's organs in return for Badarnois's help with Ohmsolv. After spending a long time working in secret, I'm finally getting to a point where I can't reach it.

(Well, whether I actually let it happen or not is another story--)

That's the only purpose... It can't be easily recognized as abandoning and dispersing their true orders.

"... what happened?" No, I think it's a good idea-- "

In response to Waltzman's question that seemed to have something in mind,

"Yeah, he said the kahine disappeared."

Mutti spoke with an emotionless face.

"...... after all...... there must be a way to do it"

How powerful was her short answer?

Waltzmann, who was unlikely to be convinced by a semi-automatic response, dissolved the task force with a bitter bite on his face.

Meltina opens her mouth as she sees the sequence of exchanges.

I'm not sure, but are you going home?

"Oh, I'm in a hurry." You took my life, didn't you? "

I dared to ask in a foolish tone, but Mutti only answered in a simplified manner.

"Hmph. Hmph, hahaha. Hahaha

Unbearable, overflowing.

Meltina laughed at the sophisticated orchestra's gaze. I couldn't help laughing.

"No... Mutti-san, you're really funny."

Ah?

You can't send me home, can you?

It is dyed white.

"Nnu...!"

Of course, Waltzmann roared.

At first glance, the snow and smoke wrapped around Mertina. But it was the white ice bullets that were in the air.

The number is in excess of one thousand.

"It's wild to suddenly go home on the way to play." That's how we lose our friends. I don't know what kind of business it is, but don't worry. That's not the point anymore. "

'Penta', in principle, does not require chanting. Without having to do it, you can freely handle the Oracle. And of course - if you have developed it through chanting, you can cause a phenomenon on a larger scale.

And now.

That time has been long enough since Mutti interrupted the battle.

"Don't hesitate to take it."

More than a thousand bullets stationary in the air target the enemy.

While his face is a smiley face. Mertina Snow is now more angry than ever.

Mysterious Dark Orkestar.

Aiming at Mertina's organs, she came into contact with Badarnois, instigated Ohmzorf, who was stuck in the forward and backward positions, and abandoned and retreated from all matters that should be prioritized because of the whispers that involved many irrelevant people and used them arbitrarily.

There is only one emotion for such a series of deeds.

- You gotta be kidding me.

"... do you still not understand this period?"

While pushing up the edge of the black glasses, Mutti continues to be emotionless.

"The Atai and the others have been pestering you with the two of them just to kill you carefully, just in case they don't want to damage your organs." Brain, heart, spinal cord... I don't know where your power lives. The previous time, I let it go, but I wanted to avoid blowing it off with too much momentum. "

So?

Flatly returning, the bell lady answered with a sigh.

"...... I'm saying that you don't have to worry anymore, you don't have to make anything out of meat."

Why don't you tell me after you've actually done it?

Quietly echoing the angry words of Mertina.

The barrage of icicles turned into a white storm that attacked the two Orkestars.

”-Oh, I'll do that.”

As Mutti, who had stripped his teeth, waved his right arm, the sound burst into a burst of shockwaves. She would have done the same chanting.

― ― Once it's done, the rest is simple and straightforward.

A frontal clash of skilled force and power.

Thousands of bullets crashing in. A vast amount of invisible acoustics.

"Nuooo...!"

He was also equipped, or Waltzmann, who was caught between them, unfolded a protective film of water.

A mysterious explosion has broken out on a small hill in the eastern part of the city. When the cliff collapsed at the edge, the regular second-year young soldier ran on the snowy sidewalk.

(Damn, at a time like this...!)

However, the superiors are holding an emergency meeting because there is no regular communication from the Imperial City that should be coming today. All the young people with little experience like him were able to move, and the case was reported.

(Explode in a place like that...? How much strength would it take for that cliff to collapse...?)

The site is a hill overlooking the city. In summer, travelers come to enjoy the scenery, but this time it's snow-capped and no one enters. There is no shelter and the location is idle, and the wind blows through, so there is not much snow accumulation, but the cold is also noticeable. Of course, there are no explosive hazards.

Most likely, the residents mistakenly saw a violent snowstorm locally. You mistook an avalanche for a cliff collapse.

The soldiers who arrived at the scene thought that

"...... I'm......"

I saw the sight from the moment I gathered, and stood dumbfounded.

It's like a battlefield.

The earth, which was supposed to be covered with flat snow, was scorched, exposing the soil. It continues over a wide area of the hill.

Several of the street lamps installed at equal intervals on the sidewalk had their heads hanging from the middle. The carriage crashed, and oh no.

And the fall arrest fence and the surface of the edge where they had been installed had disappeared as if they had not been there from the beginning. Obviously, the area of the parking lot is decreasing.

"Hey... get out of the way."

I pushed the Noderma and stepped inside.

"Oh, you're a soldier." What's going on here? "

I'll look into it now!

There were two things he noticed as he patiently and diligently changed the scene as the cold wind blew.

One is that there is a trace of blowing up of all the surroundings in a circular shape centered on a certain point.

(If something explodes, it starts here.....)

And the other one is a huge number of small holes in the ground around it... peeling dirt. A hundred or two hundred won't do as long as I look around.

And in that hole,

(... it's ice, isn't it? this is.....)

A small, cold mass deeply embedded in the ground. It's too hard for a hailstorm or a hailstorm to pick with your fingertips. From the circumstances, it seems that it flew and pierced the ground, but what if this thing hit the human body with so much momentum? Moreover, if it rains on a scale of more than a few hundred.

I have never seen or heard of such a natural phenomenon. If that's the case, this is--

(... it's man-made. Someone was fighting here...?)

However, if it were to cause such a tragedy on such a scale, what kind of user would it be? Why were such people fighting in a corner of a rural city like this?

(In general, things have been a little weird lately. what's going on in this country.....)

The next bounty will be arranged next, the blockade of the [White Grand Canyon] due to an unprecedented avalanche, and some kind of anomaly that seems to be happening right now in the Imperial City.

Hey, soldier!

There, one of the residents with a pale complexion rushed in.

"Will you come here for a minute!" There's a lot of blood on the other side! "

"I-I don't know what's going on...!"

From one to the next.

The young soldier ran through the city of snow without hiding his disgusting face, but could not leave such a noisy story alone.