In summer, the Wild Hunt's riders always rode back and forth across the sky. They brought misfortune—the Wild Hunt always heralded disasters to come.
Ciri remembered those words clearly. In truth, they perfectly described the Wild Hunt. They appeared on summer nights, accompanied by freezing cold wind and drifting snow, galloping through the sky on horseback as they hunted their prey. They were cruel, cold, and merciless. Once they had their eyes on a target, they pursued it to the very end.
And now, they had appeared before Ciri once again.
Amid the sound of hoofbeats, the Wild Hunt descended from the sky on their warhorses. They wore dark red armor and skull-like helmets, looking more like evil ghosts who had come to claim lives. In fact, many people fled in terror at the mere sight of them, throwing away their weapons and armor.
But the girls clearly would not be scared into running away. They were not bumpkins who had never seen the world. Having traveled between worlds several times, they had seen all sorts of things. The Wild Hunt might not exist in the biohazard world, but the greatest benefit the girls had gained from crossing worlds was the broadening of their horizons. They would not panic at the sight of something strange.
"Time Slow!"
Facing the Knights charging toward them, Emma hurriedly raised her staff. The Wild Hunt, who had been rushing forward at tremendous speed, immediately began to slow as though they were underwater. Even their every movement became slower than that of ordinary people.
At the same time, Altina raised her hand.
"Time Drive."
Golden radiance emerged around the girls. The instant the magic took effect, they immediately launched their attack.
"Hah!!!"
With a sharp cry, Lis's Chain Sword transformed into a long whip and