Sword of the Philosopher

The magic that was pouring on Rostaldo interrupts and confirms its appearance. Damage should definitely be there, but it still doesn't change the purpose I saw it for.

Dietzsche temporarily misses the perfect opportunity to leave the front, and Rostaldo is silent. I've taken advantage of the fight so far. Me and Sophia's fusion magic will be completed in less than that distance.

That's what Rostaldo should know too...... a situation that is slowly getting cornered. Now, what kind of hand is he going to hit?

"So far, as planned?

Rothald asks. But nobody answers this one.

"No, there must have been some unscheduled things... but I'm generally only making the moves you guys assumed"

"If so, what do you do?

Provocative Anverate Inquiry. But Rostaldo didn't change one expression,

"Then there must be one choice."

One step... he retreated.

"Anverate, you... you know what I mean?

"What?

"No matter how much you predict... no matter how much humans resist, there's nothing we can do about all this."

- When I heard that word, I understood what I was going to do next.

In a nutshell, it's a widespread attack - but that shouldn't make sense because the Anverate is preventing it.

But before she fought herself, she said... that if that's what Rostaldo uses all of her power to unleash, it's not the story.

"Buy yourself some time, you know it's gonna end like this"

"... well, I know what you're trying to say"

Anvelate shrugging shoulders.

"But what I stand so calmly for is not the answer?

"So you're ready."

"What do you do when you hear what you know?

It's only a spare look - if Rostaldo gambled everything and let it go, she said there are measures that can be taken against it.

But... I had a feeling. What if it's...

"Fine... you guys fought pretty well. You can compliment him."

"I'm not happy."

Alto responds. And Rostaldo laughed.

It's a terribly sweet thing... like loving an animal,

"Thank you. Take it."

The moment, the darkness swells up. Eina and the others do not react slightly because it is a sight we have seen many times during this battle.

But change comes at the next moment. The darkness around Rostaldo wraps his body up again and turns it into a demon god. That's not all. It's like integrating with the magic in this hall.

"Most of the magic that existed in this hall was to crush your trump cards."

says Rostaldo.

"Based on the battle ahead, domination by overwhelming forces… think about the possibility of creating such magic."

"I wonder if it's fatal for you to stop making sense while predicting"

Anvelate creates a laugh, and responds while performing magical convergence.

"'Cause you don't have the help to prevent Mr. Leon and his magic anymore, do you?

"Anverate, crush you and you won't have to do that."

"I see, you think you can kick Mr. Leon's side off without me in the midst of a perfect balance."

"Exactly."

In fact, that's the truth...... Anverate just doesn't break the grin.

"That's sweet...... I'll tell you now how standout sweet that is"

- Are you sure about this?

Rostaldo asks. I can understand what that means.

"Anverate -"

"Don't worry, Mr. Luon"

That's what I told her, and the moment she glanced at this one, she threw a gentle smile at her.

A beautiful grin I've never seen before, no cloudiness at all, even with a pitch-black face.

"This battle ends with our victory... watch"

"Then let me prove it"

The darkness in the hall is awesome. The underfoot seems to be prevented by the anvelate, but the darkness gradually erodes back, forth, left, and right, and further up.

Perhaps at some point they push us all together - no, a little different.

"It's a battle, Anverate."

"Now it's time for me to win"

Declaration of war. At the same time, darkness blows up - no, not on that level.

In an instant everything in sight is anointed with black. But the magic barrier built by Anverate holds back the darkness and ravages on the outside.

Is Eina and the others safe... right after I thought so, Gark said.

"My people are protected by the barrier of the Anverate."

"Perhaps we should prepare for this attack after it's over."

"Dear Luon, what if..."

Sophia squeaks. Apparently she was thinking the same thing.

"Oh... that's probably what I'm talking about"

- To protect me and my people, she created a magic barrier against Rostaldo. And her own magic to counter the darkness... I think she let it go.

But when people ask me if I can handle all of Rostaldo's efforts while protecting my people, I remain in doubt. Originally there was a difference between her and Rostaldo. That has been demonstrated in previous battles.

Then why did you do such a reckless thing - the answer was one.

"That sort of thing, huh?"

Looks like Garc understood again.

"Perhaps she painted this picture from the beginning."

"Oh...... so the look on my face before the fight was somewhere hard. Naturally. Because -"

The wild darkness gradually weakens. Inside the magic barrier is extremely peaceful, with no sign of being broken.

"- Because this measure is literally throwing everything out"

"This barrier is an uninterrupted force."

Sophia stares at the front and squeals.

"Or did you foresee this happening and devise a barrier that Rothald couldn't break..."

All I can think about is that.

Sophia holds her mouth to my reply.

And

All I can say is "... stupid,"

Rostaldo enters sight. He remains a demon god unchanged.

'Protect humans at the expense of everything... no remorse?

The darkness is clear, and Anverate is visible. She is

"Repentance? You'd be lying if you didn't."

- I was worn out, sacrificing myself to protect my people.

"But it doesn't matter. I threw everything away once more than I was. If I can take you down, I'm looking forward to it."

"The battle is not over yet. If you disappear, you're sure to lose, right?

"You don't think so...... now I'm sure I won in the first place"

"What?

Rostaldo sounds surprised at the unverate for an extra look everywhere.

"What reason do you say that, you?"

"I almost removed the magic in the hall. The biggest obstacle is gone."

Exactly, Rostaldo's magic power, which existed in the hall, was almost used by the earlier attacks.

"My aim is to get rid of this... but I didn't even tell Mr. Luon"

- Because that's probably a measure to sacrifice itself. If you told me that over here, maybe you thought they'd disagree.

"It doesn't matter what happens to me if I can clear this place."

And she laughs at me.

"Mr. Leon, I'm a little tired, so I'm asleep. And then say hello."

"... oh"

Shortly after the reply, she fell. But the face is full of fulfillment.

'Fair enough, now this concern has been removed'

"No, I'm not."

I say to Rostaldo with certainty.

"It's over...... Rostaldo"

"That word, let's give it back exactly as it was"

It begins - and I was convinced that this would be my last offense.