Volume 8 Chapter 28 Anger
Sakaki Tsuzuri felt an indescribable atmosphere when faced with Yamamoto Yuusuke.
She was surprised that he had defeated Echidna, but this man also defeated Shikin. It is not uncommon for a magician to demonstrate powerful abilities in crucial moments.
However, what Sakaki felt from Yamamoto Yuusuke was different from the strength of such powerful individuals.
She couldn't understand why.
Regardless, she had a gut feeling that she had to defeat him here.
"This is the only way to handle it."
As if summoned by those words, a woman stood between Sakaki and Yuusuke.
With her striking crimson hair, she gathered all the attention with her overwhelming presence.
What Sakaki had prepared was a trump card named Eris Philin Centraris.
Of course, it's not the real person.
This character was created by Sakaki in "Mekakure Grafitti (Sketchbook of the Youkai Spirit)".
But it's just not the real thing.
In the New World (Try Order), there is a demon (mazoku) named Seratie (Everchanging) who belongs to it. She has been recording various events in Asteris.
Naturally, she also had detailed records about Yuusuke and Eris.
Sakaki used her skills, experience, and time to bring Eris to life.
Therefore, this Eris Philin Centraris has the same physical, mental, and power as the real person.
If someone understand Sakaki's magic, they may notice that Eris is not the real person.
However, even if they notice, there's nothing they can do.
The stronger the feelings for that person, the duller the attack becomes. Even if they understand it in they head, they heart refuses.
In that case, magic becomes useless. And this Eris possesses power equal to the person herself. Killing Yamamoto Yuusuke, who lost his confused power, is effortless.
She didn't like this method, but she'll let go of such attachments for the sake of the goal.
The rest will just be watching.
Now, Eris stared at Yuusuke and began to walk.
The distance that never closed in Asteris quietly and steadily shortened.
She stared at Yuusuke with her deep green eyes and called his name.
"Yuusuke—"
Crimson light illuminated the world, and Eris disappeared without uttering another word.
Not a single hair, not a fragment of the dress remained.
Literally, not even a lingering presence that she existed.
"?!"
At that moment, Sakaki saw.
As she raised her sword, she saw Yuusuke looking at her with crimson eyes.
In a fleeting moment, her mind surpasses comprehension and relies on instinct.
――I have failed.
Now, she has stepped on the tail of the dragon. The eyes that gaze at her from the tip of its tail are many times larger than she imagined, filled with anger.
The moment that thought crossed her mind, Sakaki was blown away.
"Uggh!?"
The sky and the ground swapped places in quick succession. She was repeatedly slammed into the ground, my insides bouncing with each impact.
Trying to stop and stand up was impossible.
"'...'"
Yamamoto Yuusuke, dressed in crimson cape, looked down at Sakaki while standing. A sword rested against her neck, and with just a slight adjustment, Yuusuke could easily sever Sakaki's slender neck.
However, the sensation of the sword digging into her neck didn't bother her at all.
Rather, the pressure that crushed down from above left her breathless. From the top of her head to the tips of her toes, she remained motionless, as if crucified.
Sakaki Tsuzuri is a Grimoire. And this realm is a world created by Sakaki herself.
In a situation that should have been overwhelmingly advantageous, Sakaki felt a clear sense of imminent death.
Yuusuke took a deep breath and said,
"'Futile. Utterly futile. Did you think I would hesitate even for a moment because of something like this?'"
"..."
"'Don't mock our comrades. The very act of underestimating that this can be resolved somehow is an insult to us.'"
Sakaki didn't say anything.
It's true that Sakaki might have underestimated Yuusuke and the others. Until now, many people have fallen in love with the same approach.
However, for Yuusuke and the others who have been fighting on the front lines, always on the brink of death, it was a foolish act that couldn't even be called a strategy.
Even in the deep fog where they can't see the tip of their own hand, even on the battlefield where allies and enemies are mixed, even in a world of eternal darkness without light, Yuusuke and the others have continued to fight.
Whether they are comrades or not, it's obvious without even looking.
Yamamoto Yuusuke would never mistake Eris Philin Centraris.
And there is no way he would forgive anyone pretending to be her, no matter how similar they may seem. In the world, there is only one Eris Philin Centraris.
Because there is only one, he suffered so much.
Unaware of Yuusuke's feelings, Sakaki only realized that her own plan had failed.
It is now impossible to defeat Yamamoto Yuusuke or remove Tsuchimikado Seirin.
So, at the very least, the original purpose must be fulfilled.
Namely, crush the Anti-Demon Official and temporarily paralyze Japan's defense system.
In the subsequent plan, even a little interference is not allowed.
Sakaki Tsuzuri was particularly lonely among magicians. Her exceptionally rare talent took away all her interpersonal relationships and communication skills in return.
For Sakaki, humans are mysterious creatures with unpredictable thoughts deep within their hearts. Just talking to them makes her nauseous. Just their mere existence gives her goosebumps.
Only she and the world she imagine are everything to her.
In such a lonely life, there was only one person whom Sakaki could trust from the bottom of her heart.
"Master (Aruji)..."
The one who stands at the pinnacle of the Try Order. The only other person recognized by Sakaki, who can never reach that height.
She can remember the moment they first met as if it was yesterday. The moment when the world gained color and she started breathing. The moment when she realized that she exist in this world.
Her Master is the only connection between the real world and Sakaki.
For the sake of that person, she will do anything.
She will even become the embodiment of evil.
Now, Sakaki manipulates all the remaining magic power in her territory.
Originally, she didn't plan to go this far. If she does that, she doesn't know what will happen to herself.
Even so, she will use everything up here. There is even a possibility of the magic formula collapsing, with the release of all magic power.
But everything must be broken and crushed.
"'What are you doing?'"
Yuusuke tried to react, but he was too slow.
At this point, the rampage cannot be stopped by anyone. Not even Sakaki herself can do anything about it.
——Spiritual Penetration Art (Shinrei).
"'Whimsical Youkai's Farewell (Over the Game).'"
At that moment, Kanami, the anti-demon officials who were surveilling the area, observed giant monsters in various locations.
The hound of hell, Cerberus.
The two-headed black dog, Orthros.
The multi-headed snake, Hydra.
The spirit of the storm, Chimera.
The sea maiden, Scylla.
The worst monsters of Greek mythology raised their voices, intending to massacre humanity.
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