No Need to Hold Back Anymore

(Congratulations to 'Mengluo Shiqi' for becoming this book's Alliance Leader.)

(Many thanks to 'Mengluo Shiqi' for the 50,000 reward, as well as to 'Wufeng Haotian', 'Kyoukai no Shizisha', 'Yan Ai Ai', 'z.z.p.', and 'Yuhei Matsuri Tsuki' for their rewards!)

"Boom—!"

Amid an ear-splitting roar, the tall cross inside the abandoned church exploded beneath the direct strike of a Spear of Light containing terrifying power, shattering completely into fragments that shot in every direction like bullets.

"Watch out—!"

Xenovia and Irina, who had long been prepared, were the first to react. Each raised the holy sword in her hand before herself, blocking the stone fragments that came flying like fired bullets amid a clattering chorus.

"President—!"

Akeno and Koneko reacted in an instant as well, both leaping before Rias and crossing their arms in front of themselves.

Before Akeno, an intricate magic circle spun into existence, acting like a shield and blocking all the fragments.

Koneko was even more direct. Without using any demonic power, she spread her arms before Rias and relied on her overwhelming defense to block every fragment.

"Sona—!"

Protected behind Akeno and Koneko, Rias could only stare anxiously toward the cross and cry out hoarsely.

Yet, almost at the same time, a faint voice came from beside Rias.

"Don't worry. Sona is fine."

At those words, everyone present, including Kokabiel holding the Spear of Light, instinctively turned toward the source of the voice.

When everyone saw the scene before them clearly, they all froze.

The one who had spoken was naturally Noah.

However, Noah was not alone.

At some point, Sona, who had been tied to the cross just a second ago, was lying in Noah's arms, held tightly against his chest in a princess carry.

"Wha—?!"

Kokabiel was greatly startled and hurriedly turned to look at