Sword of the Philosopher

“In any case, we smashed one of your trump cards.”

As we gaze at the remaining lineage of sages, [Sophia] speaks lightly somewhere.

“For the star gods of this world, it can be a big step toward achieving their purpose.”

"... are you taking instructions from the star gods and letting them use this trump card?"

"That's not true." I have received some power and information from the Star Gods in this world, but they did not tell me the full story, including your details. ”

If we look at the overwhelming state of war, we can assume that her words are more or less true.

“However, I understand the intention.”

What?

"Hoshigami wants to lose the winner of this battle... do you want to lose the existence that you gained from this battle rather than the winner?"

Because it was a somewhat vague phrase, I frowned... but I continued to be vigilant.

"We must be foreign to the star gods of this world." Even if you believe in the Star God and help him, don't you think it's unnecessary or intrusive? "

”... I mean, I'll share my strength, but you want us to perish in battle with us?”

"Is that what this is about?"

"You mean like a cannonball... and you're convinced?"

"No matter what happens, we will accomplish what we want to do more than get a tentative first body and show it in this world. Even if it's not in keeping with the will of the star gods."

... it's definitely a contradictory story. However, the existence in front of me was originally a provisional body. Even a story full of contradictions may not be a problem.

Moreover, what she said... I see, if you think that the star gods of this world can only use the existence with the temporary first body, then it would be best to be co-defeated.

Letting us have our hands and not passing on more information than necessary prevents the [Sophia] from winning... I wonder what they think of the situation where they are being urged to lose while believing in the star gods... but even if they are aware of the enemy in front of them, they will turn their swords to me.

However, as far as I am concerned, there is a part of me that agrees with the idea of the star gods... Even if it was the first body, they shouldn't be in this world. This battle must be dealt with with with certainty.

The game changed even more as we talked. Leaze finally reached under the [Sheldat] who was commanding the demon race. The number of enemies has dwindled considerably, and now the magic of Kuza and Romilda is sewing their movement to a halt.

It's the same situation as the previous base.

Yeah, that's right.

"Sophia" agreed softly to my words.

Besides, this time it's not going to be over anymore.

"... do you quietly admit defeat?"

"I had prepared a tactic, but I was overwhelmed by it..." I see, you certainly have enough qualities to conquer the existence of a star god... ”

Sophia said so, but she still retains the will to fight.

"However, I will let you resist until the end... it looks like you are definitely the central person in defeating the Star God."

Yeah, that's right.

"If I can kill you... even if it doesn't come true, it would be beneficial to the star gods in this world if they can get their hands wounded"

That's right, and if I leave the front, a showdown with Star God will be impossible.

"Because I know the difference in strength, there is a risk that you, the general, are standing here... and if it is true, you should refrain from fighting the star gods backwards?"

"That's right, based on the fact that the opponent was the lineage of a wise man, etc.... If you had concealed the lineage of a wise man, the outcome of the battle might have been different."

"I see, you showed us too soon... let me help you."

"For your reference, it's a tentative first body." You can't take your memories with you in the original world, can you? "

If you defeat me, it will be difficult.

So we can win. I regained my breath and gathered magic power in my sword.

Well then... let's settle this.

Running, he suddenly fills the gap and tries to challenge "Sophia".

But [Eina] blocked his path to stop it. In addition, [Ordia] stood behind her, and immediately after the engagement, she could read her intentions to step into me and slash me.

Then I... wave my sword. There should have been more or less a gap from the upper section, but the opponent showed the readiness to take it. I couldn't catch the moment.

Then the sword clashed - my sword easily destroyed [Aina] 's sword and carved a slash into its body.

"Ah....."

Her body tilts and disappears. Immediately after that, [Ordia], who had been seized from behind, was approaching and set up. The two-swinging swords were sharp and showed a sword flash reminiscent of Ordia in our world... but I prevented them all with my sword and turned to counterattack.

At the tip of the arrow, I saw [Lady] behind [Sophia], who was beginning to accumulate strength, trying to activate her magic. If [Ordia] had distracted me, I thought I might have been struck by magic... but I noticed. Therefore, the enemy's plan will not work.

I slammed my sword into [Ordia] and approached [Sophia] before his body disappeared. If I let go of my magic, it would hurt her too... I wonder if [Raddy] ever suspected such an intention, so he interrupted his magic and switched to protecting [Sophia].

On the verge of my sword reaching [Sophia], the barrier was born and I took my sword. That said, it's only strong enough to break in an instant. Even if the opponent poured all their magic power, I could easily destroy it.

And [Raddy] comes forward, stands up and blocks me. Meanwhile, [Sophia] had finished preparing or holding her sword - where I slashed [Lady] and her body disappeared.

One on one, Sophia and I swung our swords at exactly the same timing.