Kurogane Ikki had never expected Shen Fei's magic power to be so immense—stronger even than Stella's. Possessing magic power of that level meant that Shen Fei had barely used any strength in their earlier fight. Ikki felt somewhat unwilling to accept that. After everything he had been through, he had thought himself strong. After all, he had defeated Stella at the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival. Now, however, it seemed he still had a long way to go before reaching the pinnacle.
"This is making my hands itch." Just as Stella retreated with a pale face, Saikyo Nene suddenly appeared before Shen Fei with a burst of speed.
"Perfect. I was thinking the same thing, but let's change locations. This isn't suitable for us to fight in." Shen Fei smiled when Saikyo Nene stepped forward, then floated upward.
"Indeed." Saikyo Nene floated up as well. Her Device ability was gravity, allowing her to manipulate it. While it could not let her fly freely, something as simple as levitation was easy enough. The two then headed for the neighboring mountain peak.
After the two left, Nikyoji Kurono used her power to bring Ikki and the others up the mountain. Though her ability could not make her fly, by using her time-stopping power, she could achieve something similar to how Shinigami stood in the air on spirit particles.
The others had no such power. Stella's ability could allow her to fly, but she had yet to develop it to that extent.
"I'd say that was a little too harsh. They're still students, after all."
There was no doubt that Shen Fei's actions had dealt Kurogane Ikki and Stella a severe blow. Fortunately, both of them possessed resolute personalities. Had it been anyone else, they might have been crushed beyond recovery.
"They're practically