Chapter 363
"... Sapphire, once upon a time, I had a relative."
Just then, Sapphire, who had fallen into deep thought as Ivia dispelled her Divine Aura as Gods of Greece and walked in another direction, heard the voice of the Black-Haired Girl.
At this moment, the girl's expression became extremely difficult, as if she were chewing on bitterness, as if she were letting that bitterness roll on her tongue, feeling a sense of longing, which was quite incredible.
"That must be a very close relative of yours Miyu- sama."
"Of course, as family, there is no one better than him, Mom, and Mr. Emiya, but only he truly deserves that title... even though he is no longer here."
The girl's calm and lonely expression made Sapphire hold his breath.
Lady Ivia, the person Lady Ilya loves, might very well be... the family member that Miyu is talking about.
But why have the two of them become like this? No matter how she thought about it, Sapphire didn't believe Ivia was the kind of person who would do something to betray someone, but Miyu's reaction didn't seem like a misunderstanding either, especially considering the way the girl looked that night she first met Miyu...
"Well..."
I really wish Miyu- sama and Ivia- sama could reconcile directly, and live happily as family, just like that.
The thought suddenly popped into Sapphire's mind.
After all, as the closest of family, there is no stronger bond in the world, that's what she thought.
Chapter 397 Please Be My Brother
Ten minutes ago, it was still raining in the Mirror World.
A hurricane began to sweep across the land out of nowhere, and then a chilling feeling enveloped Ilya's heart as she separated from Miyu.
In that moment, the two chased each other and unknowingly arrived at the top of the tall building.
"Ilya, Kuro's Od is clearly far greater than yours Miyu's combined. Right now, if we rely solely on you..."
I will do my best!
"It's not a matter of giving it your all, it's just that this immense Od is so strange—"
The next instant, countless throwing knives shot out from the shadows, as if a volley of arrows had been fired in a confined space.
Ilya immediately swung the Ruby, then, maintaining her stance, stomped the floor with all her might, unleashing an Od cannon to meet the flying knife head-on.
Amidst the clash of Od cannons and throwing knives, sounds that would normally be impossible to produce were extremely noticeable on this rainy night.
As Ilya fired her Od cannon while observing the moment the throwing knives were launched, she caught a glimpse of familiar clothing through the gaps between the incoming knives.
The moment she realized that this was the outfit Kuro was wearing, she deliberately used her left arm to block the throwing knife and tilted her head back, causing Chloe, who wanted to cut off her head, to lose her composure. Then, the next moment, Ilya's slashed left hand struck Chloe's stomach.
At the moment of contact, Chloe leaped further, seemingly dodging the attack.
Then, the two of them frantically scattered the Od needed for the Od cannon and throwing knives as if they were courting death, while Chloe, hidden in the darkness, would suddenly appear from time to time to attack the nervous Ilya.
The difference in quality between the two sides is meaningless in the face of such astonishing speed.
Like two shooting stars colliding fiercely, drawing Möbius Loop across the night sky, each violent tremor unleashed a powerful Od that exploded like two fighter jets in aerial combat.
"How pathetic, in this life-or-death moment, is this the only method you can think of?"
Faced with Chloe's provocative question, Ilya, after several rounds of fierce combat with her, answered breathlessly:
"Yes, that's truly the only method I could think of."
The reason Ilya deliberately cut her left arm was simply to drip her blood onto Chloe, because Chloe, with her immense Od, was practically beyond Ilya's senses. Therefore, this was the only way for her to observe Chloe's general direction.
Chloe should have known about this immediately, but she didn't clean it out, leaving it on her stomach.
"Yeah."
Chloe touched the remaining blood of Ilya in her stomach, and then, using some kind of Magecraft or ability, she revitalized the dried blood. Her hands suddenly groped on her stomach, and while closing her eyes, she quickly pressed the two small knives in her hands against her stomach, ignoring the cold sensation.
Then, she suddenly opened her eyes, which seemed to be filled with blue flames, and her figure disappeared with pure, instantaneous explosive force.
In less than a tenth of a second, she appeared behind Ilya from tens of meters in the air. If that speed can't be called disappearing, what can it be called?
A shadowy figure danced, wielding Twin Blades.
Therefore, the heads of everyone who stands before Chloe will be cut off.
The next moment, reality betrayed her prediction, due to Ilya's unexpected counterattack.
With a clang, a mechanical sound shook Chloe's eardrums.
The reason stems from Ilya's transformation at this moment; her Magical Girl attire has changed into White Knight's outfit.
Dream Summoning: Artoria Pendragon (Saber)
This is a card that Miyu secretly gave to Ilya before the war started, without Luvia's knowledge.
Having acquired the abilities of the King of Knights who had driven the four to the brink of defeat, Ilya now the most outstanding Heroic Spirit among the Class Card, excelling in offense, defense, mechanical, magical, and Noble Phantasm. Even without turning her head, she used her sword to block Chloe's attack.
"... Ugh!"
Chloe took a large step back and glared at Ilya, who slowly turned around and looked at her with her sword in hand.
Then she saw it.
The Plastic True Magic Wand strapped to the girl's left leg emitted Od of the same nature as that within her.
In this sense, Chloe felt that Ilya was far stronger than her, because in her view, the Od she currently possessed was based on Ivia believing herself to be 'Ilya' and thus obtaining it through kissing.
For Chloe, who relies on Od to survive, that was a fundamental sense of unease.
At the same time, the joy of being able to manipulate extraordinary power, even if it becomes outdated, is an irreplaceable pleasure as a way to elevate life to a higher level. Even the intense pain endured during learning can easily be overcome by this sense of joy.
"Although you, Kuro, have always wanted to kill me and never held back, and I almost died... to be honest, I don't hold a grudge because of it."
Ilya reached out her hand.
No matter what kind of person you are, I don't think anyone would refuse that hand.
"Can we have a proper talk?"
Chloe looked at her smile, remained silent for a moment, and then silently refused.
She seemed no different from usual, yet she was overly melancholic, as if burdened by an unbearable weight.
"I mean nothing to me."
It sounds like having your heart pierced by a sharp blade.
At that moment, Ilya felt as if she were smiling at Kuro like Demon.
"Then, I..."
There can only be one 'Ilya' between you and me.
Chloe's words seemed to seep from the bottom of her stomach.
"And, 'I cannot forgive you, even if the sky falls.'"
This is an ancient Europe proverb, mostly used when Vow 'Geis' in the Celtic and Norse regions. However, when Ilya heard it from the Kuro creature, she felt as if she were in a scene from a myth.
As Chloe, who had been following her like a shadow in the dark rainy night, bent down again, Ilya saw six small knives, gleaming red and blue, rushing towards her.
"And a bow..."
The mysterious imagery is precisely that of a switch.
The methods vary from Magecraft to magician, and are quite diverse.
Some wield the hammer of imagination, while others plunge a knife into the heart. In any case, Magecraft use these imagery switches to manipulate the nerves and Magic Circuits within their bodies. By activating these Magic Circuits, Magecraft connect with the fundamental grand Magecraft Formula and are reshaped into a 'system for executing mystical arts'.
As for Chloe, she recklessly unleashed all the Od within her as she ran.
The girl focused on accelerating at full speed.
So focused was I that the scenery lost its color, all my energy compressed into those few seconds.
She only used one strike before the outcome was decided.
So, the correct choice is --
"Double-Fake Spiral Sword."
That whispered phrase transformed the world, including Chloe herself.
The six daggers that were thrown out were like piercing butter on a table, easily hovering around Ilya and forming a True Magic circle.
However, Ilya was not about to back down, and she further burned the Od within her body, striking the floor with her Holy Sword.
The sounds of Chloe and Ilya mingling together also seemed very distant.
"Holy Sword, unfold."
That was the beginning of the story.
Divine Construct beautifully sets the stage for the King Arthur legend, Noble Phantasm standing at the pinnacle of Holy Sword.
Unable to completely suppress the swirling Od, even the Mirror World trembled in fear. The 'Thirteen Restraints' set in the sword were not released; it was only revealing a portion of its original 'power' through the Od from the True Magic. However, even that was Violence integration that could be described as casting a god-level Magecraft.
Extremely concentrated Od is cognitively similar to heat.
Ilya felt as if she were holding a tangible volcano in her hands.
However, the next moment, thunder roared, sounding like the drums of heaven.
As boundless divine Divine Aura surged forth, the vast divine Divine Aura shook the rain, the buildings, and the sky.
Chloe and Ilya were both stunned. When they looked up, they saw dark clouds crackling with ominous lightning. At the same time, they each had their own feelings. Chloe felt her Od power increase further, while Ilya felt it weaken, her Od power exhausted, and she was almost completely drained.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chloe, who had no time to spare, swiftly used her power in an attempt to eliminate Ilya.
But even faster than lightning came the Thunderbolt that followed closely behind. The Divine Aura lightning, concentrated to its limit, severed the two's upcoming Noble Phantasm, leaving them as smooth as glass that had been cut straight through.
Everything in the physical sense was deftly severed, whether it was essentially a wave or a particle, or even the essence of Od, it was undoubtedly divided into two parts, and then rainbow light and a desolate world emerged from the lightning.
There were no clouds in the sky, no wind on the ground; only the transformation that signified annihilation was everything.
It is the end of the 'Future', far removed from any Primate.
The lingering influence of Human Order will one day reach its proper place.
From among them emerged a figure familiar to both of them—it was Ivia, who had arrived after dealing with Heracles.
"Ilya, please excuse us for now. Chloe and I will take our leave first."
Ivia suddenly took Chloe's hand and walked past Ilya.
The unexpectedly strong hand startled the bewildered Chloe, who stumbled a few steps before hearing Ilya's confused voice from behind—
"... Huh? Wait! Ivia, where are you going with Kuro? I want to come too--"
The cracks in the Mirror World before her eyes were closed, and for some reason, this made Ilya feel Sorrow as if she had been abandoned.
"What, what's going on...?"
Ilya, her eyes vacant, squatted down, a wave of sadness washing over her.
Seeing Ilya looking like she was about to cry, Ruby was startled and her face changed. After a full five seconds of silence, she cautiously said:
"The reason it turned out this way is probably... it's because Ivia wanted to help you Ilya!"
These words made Ilya, who was on the verge of tears, suddenly realize something, and her face immediately lit up with a happy smile.
Although Ruby's words and actions have always been quite improper, she still believes that's how it should be.
Although Kuro looks just like her, aside from slight differences in personality and skin color, she doesn't dislike Kuro at all. In fact, she even feels a bit like she's looking at a younger sister. If they can get along well, she'll definitely treat her well as an older sister...
Regardless, Ivia should understand her own feelings, which is why she did what she did!
Finally, Ilya, belatedly realizing something, blinked and remembered a question:
"Wait, Ruby, how could Ivia He be in the Mirror World?"
"Find out the little secret about your childhood friend yourself. If you don't work hard, she'll be taken away sooner or later. Besides, it's impossible for her not to be able to beat 'herself,' right? After all Ilya, you're recognized by Ivia as the cutest person in the Universe!"
"Ha?"
This unexpected statement made Ilya blink again.
"Wh-what?"
"Ilya's mom told Ivia, 'My Ilya is already the cutest girl in the Galaxy,' and he didn't deny it at the time~"
"Ah?!"