Volume 9 Chapter 27 Kakehashi (Bridge To The Universe) Door
We went to a faraway mountain before noon.
This is where Kougarou and I made arrangements.
We don't know how the opponent will attack, but we can't cause trouble in the city center.
The members are basically the same as when they were at home, with the only exception being Kagami-san who returned for backup.
"Everyone, stay close."
"Yes."
"Okay."
Hinata and Lisha reply.
Hinata was supposed to stay home, but since she's with Noire, she might be targeted.
It's better to protect her if she stays nearby.
Even if Noire appears, she shouldn't easily lose, even against a Grimoire.
The "Key" members are staying close to the Guardians.
We, the non-Guardian magicians, are the ones who will attack.
'At the end of the journey, when the sky is full of sunlight, keys gather, but the door to the Bridge to the Universe stays closed.'
If we trust the invitation's words, something should happen at noon. Now, how will it happen?
As time goes by, tension naturally increases. Finally, the sun reaches its highest point, and the two needles overlap.
"Is it happening?"
When I use 'My True Name,' I understood the meaning written in the letter.
Everyone there can't help but understand.
"'...a chaotic mess.'"
The sky is filled with a magical pattern.
Not like the barrier of 'Tokyo Crisis.'
Simply, a magic pattern for casting pure magic appears in the sky.
Because of its vastness, it seems as if the sky's canvas is chosen out of necessity.
"It can't be true..."
Eris's quiet whisper sounds strangely clear.
I know that feeling well. When many people see the magic pattern in the sky, they will likely be overwhelmed by its vastness.
But, the more you know about magic, the fewer words you have to explain its artistry.
Even though it looks flat, the magic circles overlap many times. They all weave together in a three-dimensional way, making complex geometric patterns.
I remember the words in that letter. This is the door.
It's like connecting the entire night sky into constellations, with a natural beauty and a similar sense of power.
While I was fascinated by the magic circles in the sky, changes were also happening here.
Lines of light ran on the ground, drawing magic circles.
At this point, I was sure of what this magic circle was trying to do.
'Move to a different dimension.'
After all, on the other side, there's Finn with the magic of "My Castle" and Kushina Mikoto, who has taken over "Meikai (Dark Opening)."
If they really don't want us to escape, it was only natural to be held back and moved to a different dimension.
——I thought it would come like that.
"'Lisha!'"
"Yes!"
Lisha starts to dance immediately, but she doesn't lose her gracefulness.
In response to that, a golden castle surrounds us.
This Sanctuary is not like the ones we had before.
Lisha has been consistently maintaining the Sanctuary during her training.
There is nothing particularly special about it.
Just to keep the room from collapsing due to their magic, we will continue to endure in the Sanctuary.
Yes, it is the magic of the former hero and the four heroes.
What used to be a simple rectangular shape has transformed into a strong fortress-like structure.
It's not just about the way it looks. Its performance is also on a different level.
"We will work together."
Then Eris swings her rapier.
The 'White Lily' intertwines with the golden color, further enhancing the Sanctuary.
Truly a castle made of thorns.
The door of the 'Bridge to the Universe' is clearly not activated by individual magic. The overwhelming magic power goes against the Sanctuary.
There is a clash of magic powers, and colors and lights burst into the air like fireworks.
"'Kou, let's do this.'"
"Okay, I'm ready."
At the same time, Kou and I prepared our weapons.
Even though Lisha's Sanctuary is strong, it is not practical to withstand this level of magic circle endlessly.
As Sanctuary starts to crumble, Kou and I unleash our most powerful attacks to destroy that magic circle.
This "Bridge to the Universe" is incredibly important to the 'Try Order'.
If we can destroy it or make it malfunction, it will greatly weaken the enemy's position.
Depending on the situation, it might even lead to a resolution before defeating their leader.
The rest of our team is keeping an eye on the surroundings of Sanctuary.
We can expect interference from the Grimoire next. The enemy has also defeated magicians like "Seratie (Everchanging)" and Tsukiko.
It's surprising that there's no interference at all.
So, who is coming?
Sometimes our predictions were right, and sometimes they were wrong.
The sanctuary is successfully resisting the interference of the "Bridge to the Universe," and both Kou and I are steadily increasing the power of our magic.
Using my "Stella (Star Sword)," I can see the important points of magic power.
If a powerful attack hits those crucial points, just like how a big aircraft carrier would sink if its engine room was destroyed, this magic formation will collapse.
Our magic power has reached a critical point.
—Hmm, it's strange that there's no interference.
The other side should be able to see our movements clearly. I thought there would definitely be interference, but there are no signs of it.
I don't know what they're planning, but if they're not going to make a move, then I'll do as I want here.
The jade and black magic power shake the sanctuary from within.
At the exact same time, Kou and I activate our magical skills.
The difficulty level of imbuing magic into a single point is actually quite high because the interference of each other's magic cancels out its power.
But when it comes to me and Kou, we don't have to worry about that.
The reason is simple.
My technique is stronger, so please step back.
The magic unleashed with that mindset tears through the enemy's throat as if in competition.
ickaff growled.
"'Storm (Mika)――'"
"'King's Scale (Alba)――'"
That was the moment.
――Snap.
The jade and black magic power flickered intensely, and just as it was about to be released, a clear sound echoed from the sky.
If it wasn't a mistake, it was a light sound like snapping fingers.
"'What⁉'"
"――What――⁉"
When we recognized that sound, we all became speechless.
Everyone stopped in astonishment.
Or to be precise, they couldn't help but stop.
Because with that sound, every single magic collapsed.
My 'My True Name,' Kou's 'Rampage (Accelerator),' Eris's 'White Thorny Flower (White Lily),' Lisha's 'Sanctuary,' everything.
Everything broke and vanished like thin ice being swallowed by rough waves.
No way.
What happened?
It's not that the magic spell was stopped.
Something made the active magic spell disappear completely.
Faced with a strange event, we had to stop for a moment.
"'――‼'"
When I tried to reach out to Lisha and the others, it was already too late.
The magic power of disaster wouldn't ignore it, and we were engulfed by the magic of 'Bridge to the Universe' and taken to the door.
Just two minutes since 'Try Order' activated 'Bridge to the Universe'.
The light on the ground disappeared, leaving only faint magic circles in the sky.
As if waiting for the moment to be opened again.
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