Chapter 362

In response, Ilya gently stood up and spoke very softly:

"Ruby, could you please shut up?"

"Ah, no no no no no no no! Ilya -chan, that's clearly what you said in your sleep. If you don't believe me, I can play the recording. Actually, I'm worried about you, little Ilya. Who's the male lead in that shoujo manga you're drawing under your bed in such a simple style? It's really hard to guess--"

Ruby flew around the Hall with barely suppressed glee, while Ilya relentlessly pursued her, trying to catch her.

"Ruby!!!"

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere between the person and the object, Rin Tohsaka to the side, showed a subtle expression.

"These kids are getting all into this lovey-dovey stuff. They haven't been given enough homework. They don't seem to care about the Future at all. They'll have to face the harsh realities of life sooner or later."

As she said this, Rin Tohsaka was surprised that Luvia, whom she had previously clashed with, did not jump out to refute her. So she subconsciously looked at her, only to find that Luvia had walked behind the door, and that the usually confident noble profile now seemed to have something to say but couldn't.

Following Luvia's gaze, Rin Tohsaka probably noticed it because of Miyu, who was sitting to the side with her head down.

"Miyu is not in a good state. Ever since she went to that elementary school, and then until the night before last, and last night, she has been in a very bad state."

Luvia looked away, as if talking to herself, "Did you run into someone or something?"

"I don't know either."

Rin Tohsaka had just come out, thought for a moment and said seriously, "Perhaps Ilya and Sapphire know. Why don't you ask them secretly?"

"No, thank you."

Luvia leaned against the wall and closed her eyes. "This concerns Miyu's privacy, so let's wait a few more days. But I'm her older sister, and since I am, I have to take responsibility."

Perhaps because Luvia's current state made it difficult to refute, the two of them fell silent together, a rare occurrence.

"Let's prepare our strategy for tonight first; this might be the last time."

The doors to the Hall were closed.

Amidst the still noisy Ilya and Ruby, a gentle breeze drifted in from outside the window, causing the portrait on the wall to sway slightly, and the blank spaces on the wall to ripple as if on water.

Hearing Ilya's voice, as always, brimming with sunshine, Miyu, who had been looking down, sighed inwardly.

In fact, when she saw the black version of herself that appeared from Ilya's body using the Class Card, also known as Kuro, she even had a strange feeling that Ilya seemed to be somewhat similar to herself, referring to her stage as a human.

Before the age of seven, she was Divine Child devoid of any emotions; it was only after the age of seven that she gradually developed human emotions.

At first glance, Miyu thought that Ilya looked a lot like herself before she was seven years old. However, after the story ended, when she wanted to harm Ilya, she overturned this conclusion. After all, whether she was seven years old or seven years old, she was still herself, while Kuro and Ilya were more like two sides that were directly cut off.

Overall, they are somewhat similar, but Miyu is aware that her introverted personality is very different from that of the relatively extroverted Ilya.

If most people were to face her and Ilya would obviously be the one to gain their favor first, rather than themselves.

After all, who would want to care about someone who's always indifferent, like a stone that never responds? In the end, no reward will eventually wear down patience, except for family... no, not just family.

"Miyu- sama..."

Sapphire, who had come to stand before Miyu, was filled with worry. After all, the Black-Haired Girl's lips were now incredibly pale, her body trembled slightly, and she couldn't even clench her teeth. It was clear at a glance that she was in great pain.

"Sapphire, I'm really alright."

Miyu slowly shook her head, just like always, giving Sapphire a perfunctory reply of "it's all in the past."

Knowing that she was resisting, Sapphire did not press the matter further.

So, what exactly is the relationship between Miyu- sama and Ivia- sama?

Ever since Ruby, who thought her original owner was unsuitable for the role of Magical Girl, Sapphire, who found Miyu, has always felt very lucky. Miyu is a Perfection, rational Magical Girl in every way, even surpassing Ilya- sama.

However, Sapphire, who had been following the Black-Haired Girl, could clearly see that the reason for her loss of composure was mainly due to Ilya's friend, Ivia. Whether it was the day she entered the school or what happened last night, it was all because of Ivia.

Last night, Miyu, who was resting in bed, suddenly got up. Sapphire, who was worried about this, naturally followed her and, like Miyu, witnessed Ilya's actions, as well as the conversation between Irisviel and Ivia.

Even after Irisviel pointed it out, Miyu still didn't show up, but instead ran straight back to the Edelfelt House.

At this moment, Sapphire wanted to help her master, Miyu, and wanted to make her feel better no matter what. She racked her brains trying to figure out what she could do, and finally came to the conclusion that she had a chance to let Miyu go see Lady Ivia alone.

That means we have to keep it from Lady Ilya and her sister... There should be a chance, right? For Miyu- sama.

Sapphire, watching the two still chasing each other, thought to himself.

But then again, the Od of that Dragon Flower Bodhi Tree at school... it seems it didn't flow to Miyu? That's really strange, considering it's flowed to everyone at school.

As night fell, a light drizzle began to fall in Fuyuki City.

At the same time, it seemed as if rain was falling in the Mirror World. In the reflection of countless raindrops, it was as if invisible phantoms covered the world. Through the countless fleeting raindrops, one could glimpse the large and small phantoms on the high-rise buildings.

"What a coincidence, there's another person here too."

A cheerful voice rang out in the rainy night. Chloe, wielding her Twin Blades, watched as the moonlight reflected off them in the rain, making them appear like shards of crystal. At the same time, the Berserker beside her roared.

"So, are you ready to die?"

Even on a dark, rainy night, Ilya Miyu, who were below, could see Chloe's smile, bright and clear.

For some reason, Rin Tohsaka and Luvia couldn't get in, so they had to stay outside while the two of them came in to conquer the area.

Upon hearing this, Ilya looked up at the enormous figure beside Chloe and couldn't help but be somewhat taken aback:

"Huh? That's a Berserker Class Card, right? Kuro, you haven't tamed him yet? How about we team up and become friends first?"

"... Kuro?"

Chloe gave a stiff smile and mumbled in confusion.

"Because although Kuro looks just like me, his skin is a bit darker, so that's why he's Kuro."

It was a complete misunderstanding.

"Baffling..."

Chloe glared at Ilya from the high-rise building, then leaped down, her Twin Blades slashing down towards Ilya's head. The Od erupted with Deafening Crash, like Mount Tai crashing down.

The movement then shifted from swift to gentle, tracing a nimble arc in the air, bypassing Ilya's hand that was swinging out the Ruby in defense, and striking towards her throat.

At the crucial moment, as Ilya leaned back, the Twin Blades grazed her cheeks, while Miyu's attack came at the same time.

The collision of the Od bullet and the Twin Blades unleashed a burst of lightning and a deafening roar, sending shockwaves sweeping straight forward and tearing apart the skyscrapers of the Mirror World.

Watching the two work together so Perfection, Chloe slowly raised her Twin Blades again, shifting her weight and gradually closing the distance by changing her center of gravity, letting out a roar-like sound:

"What do you mean 'Kuro'? I'm clearly the real Ilya! You're the fake one!"

"It doesn't matter what happens, I have no interest in it whatsoever. Whether it's the world today or your tomorrow, don't apply it to me, don't impose your will on me, don't strip me of my individuality, and don't offer meaningless phrases like 'let's be friends'!"

Chloe remembered that pale night when loneliness should have melted away but still lingered faintly; it was then that she broke free from the seal and truly began to move about in the world.

To this world, she exists only as the name Ilya, but that name already has a replacement—whether it be friends, family, or other beings, they all exist in relation to that 'Ilya'.

Chloe neither disliked nor denied it, she was just a little Jealousy.

"I assure you, even if you die by my hand, you will not feel the pain of death."

Then she shouted:

"Let's go together, Berserker!"

"Roar!"

In an instant, the beast roared without restraint and landed on the ground. The thick moisture and splashing water droplets gathered into a viscous mist, instantly wetting Ilya Miyu's faces.

As if awakened by that roar, the Od surrounding the Mirror World suddenly changed, with loud, Deafening Crash rising and falling. Then, Ilya Miyu, who had been separated, saw the rainy night sky suddenly tremble, followed by thunder that swept across the gloomy sky with a deafening Deafening Crash.

At this moment, the battlefield became a two-on-two battle: Ilya against Chloe, Miyu against Heracles.

Staring at Heracles, who was staring straight at her without moving, Miyu froze in place, overwhelmed by the chilling terror, and then moved her hand.

With a flash of her Lancer's Class Card, she unleashed seven strikes in the darkness. The Class Card she used was not merely a weapon; it also significantly enhanced Miyu's physical strength, making her abilities far superior to those of ordinary people.

Heracles simply parried the blow with his giant axe, and after a few exchanges, he slammed his foot back into the ground.

Escape?

Although confused as to why he was running away, Miyu, thinking that she couldn't let him escape and affect Ilya, used the Rider Class Card to quickly chase after him. Her twisting, wet-haired blades tried to entangle Heracles and hold him back, but the great hero dodged them all with movements that defied the laws of physics.

For Heracles, his speed far surpassed Miyu's, and he leaped dramatically to the side, landing in a somewhat dilapidated building.

The Black-Haired Girl also jumped into the first-floor corridor, the sharp sound of stones colliding with metal echoing.

It was late at night, and all the lights were turned off. Because the moonlight was blocked, it was so dark that it was incomparable to the outside of the city. They could only rely on the Berserker's aura to chase after him.

However, once inside, an ominous premonition wouldn't subside. Miyu's throbbing blood and goosebump-covered skin tried to grasp the gravity of the situation even before her brain cells could process it. Finally, using the Medusa Class Card, Miyu realized something—

The Berserker is using his Noble Phantasm on himself, the ultimate combination of Divine Aura and skill that he unleashed in the past to slay the Hydra, a nine-hit attack that covered the sky and nearly destroyed the earth.

The 'myth' created by Heracles alone, who, as Berserker, could only use Basic Attacks, could not possibly Nine Lives enemies with Class Berserker Noble Phantasm.

What exactly is the reason?

I don't know, even the Berserker in front of me using his Noble Phantasm is just an instinctive reaction from his Class Card, not from the girl's own consciousness.

The greatest hero of Greece, son of Zeus, the Chief God, a man who accomplished countless great feats, even in his Mad Enhancement, he did not lose his inner rationality. The reason he was able to use Noble Phantasm under these circumstances, which he should not have been able to use, is simple—

Unforgeable, inimitable, and unparalleled in its mystery, this Mirror World emanates boundless Divine Aura.

"The Deity of Greece are..."

Miyu, who is using the Medusa Class Card, has already been discovered.

The intense divine Divine Aura prevented Miyu, who was using the Medusa Class Card, from looking away.

For Medusa, could it be considered hatred? Or, in the realm of Magecraft, after the Age of Gods, should feeling the aura of the gods be called a blessing?

A swirling bolt of Thunderbolt tore through the night sky, followed by a deafening roar. If this were a natural phenomenon, it would be one thing, but to Magecraft Divine Aura manipulate such a massive catastrophe at will, it would be close to the realm of True Magic.

Heracles, proclaiming victory, raises his giant axe high.

The giant axe is about to split open...

In an instant, the heavens and earth shook, and a figure that did not appear large, or even small, emerged from the center of the thunder.

It wasn't 'his' footsteps that shook the Mirror World; it was the leakage of his own Divine Aura that caused the Mirror World to tremble violently.

The etymology of "mystery" is the Greece for "closed." It signifies closure, concealment, and self-contained systems. In short, mystery itself has meaning.

The secret is the essence of Magecraft. The fewer people who can reach it, the more powerful the Magecraft can become. This is the case with the mysterious power after the end of the Age of Gods. This is a well-known concept, a truth known to all Magecraft, that is, all those who know Magecraft.

But.

What if that mystery comes from the 'Future'? In the Future, Magecraft and even True Magic will no longer be secrets.

"Go back, Heracles."

With a deep voice, the boy took a step forward, raised his right hand high into the sky, and clenched his fist.

That's enough.

A deafening Deafening Crash, almost like thunder, erupted all around, creating an oppressive atmosphere as if the entire world had given such a command.

In a world enveloped by boundless Divine Aura, lightning flashed Gale roared, and howling winds replaced wailing, proclaiming that everything that defied 'God' would vanish from the earth's surface.

If it were not in the Mirror World but in the real world, this alone would be enough to bring about a brief revival of the Age of Gods, which should have perished.

"Poseidon, the god of the sea—no, Zeus, the king of the gods—and even other gods have them, this..."

Beyond understanding the scenery, watching Ivia suddenly care for her alongside her mother before her departure, Miyu couldn't help but ponder: What exactly is Ivia? Judging from her scale, she is undoubtedly a god far beyond the concept of Divine Child, a concept encompassing all the Gods of Greece in one...

Is this really possible?

Miyu couldn't believe it; in her mind, Ivia's world was a desolate wasteland, seemingly on the verge of destruction.

Therefore, there should be limits to the exercise of power.

"I came because I noticed you seemed a bit off; after all, I've been keeping an eye on you."

However, just as if deliberately avoiding Ivia's gaze as she walked over, Miyu, who was using the Medusa Class Card, did not look up at him in the end, but silently stared at the silhouette of the building.

The Black-Haired Girl did not answer, and gradually lowered her eyes.

"Ilya is over there."

She said, "She's no match for Kuro... Getting involved with you will never end well; I've known that for a long time."

Huh?

Sapphire frowned.

Even though Miyu still harbors an undeniable thorn in Ivia —no, perhaps it's because their personalities clash or their encounter was disastrous, their relationship was indeed tense from the very beginning when she first saw them—she now senses a feeling that transcends that.

Miyu- sama... is she Jealousy Ilya- sama?