Chapter 790

"Haa... Haa..."

Miyu kept a certain distance from Chloe, panting heavily.

Ahh... I already knew that, Kuro is very strong.

Her attacks were meticulous and calculated; relying solely on Instinct and instinct would only lead him astray.

Why is she so good at fighting?

They're both using the power of Heroic Spirit, so what's the reason for this difference?

Seeing Miyu's desperate efforts, Chloe smiled happily.

"Why fight, Miyu?"

"... so that Kuro and Illya can have a proper talk."

Despite being in a disadvantageous situation, Miyu continued to glare at Kuro without giving up.

That's right, her goal wasn't to defeat Kuro, but simply to have a proper talk with Illya.

"Sigh, didn't I tell you? There's no room for negotiation with that child."

Why? Did Illya do something?

"..."

Why be so stubbornly refusing to engage in dialogue?

Chloe was silent for a while, then finally shrugged and sighed.

"There's no other way. It seems like Miyu won't accept it if I don't tell her. So I'll tell you."

"..."

"That's what Illya said back then, right? 'I want to go back to my old life.'"

"Um."

Miyu nodded, listening intently to what Kuro had to say.

"What kind of life did you mean by 'the original life'? Was I part of that life?"

"But I don't think Illya meant that. And, if we could just have a proper talk..."

"Oh dear, oh dear. We've already gone this far, isn't that enough? Fine, I'll tell you the real reason then."

"Huh?"

Chloe's expression, as if saying "This is the only thing I didn't want to say," inexplicably made the girl feel a pang of bitterness in her chest.

"I'll tell Miyu exactly how cruel those words were."

"..."

Chloe stared into Miyu's eyes and said, "That girl said she wanted to pretend that the Magecraft and cards never happened."

Do you know what this really means? It's not just me.

That child's daily life, their original routine, was disrupted. Do you know why?

"That, that's...!"

The person who disrupted Illya's daily life was not just Kuro.

What was the beginning of all this chaos?

At this point, Miyu finally understood.

Oh, really? Is that so...?

The black-haired girl stood there blankly, and Chloe spoke coldly.

"Miyu... if you disappeared, Illya would feel happier that way too."

"..."

Upon hearing Chloe's words, Miyu felt all her strength drain away.

"Hey, Miyu? Even so, you still want me to talk to Illya?"

Chloe approached the forlorn girl from behind and whispered in her ear.

Miyu: "..."

Illya, do you also consider me a dispensable friend?

Was all the friendship I felt just an illusion?

Illya, have you always secretly wished for me to disappear?

Miyu felt a huge hole in her chest, Chloe continued.

"If you understand, then don't get in my way, Miyu. There's no point in working hard for someone like that, is there?"

"... Gurgle."

"Miyu?"

"Wrong!"

Miyu loudly denied it while swinging her sword behind her.

Chloe blocked the attack with her twin swords and narrowed her eyes.

The two girls stared at each other from very close range.

"Why?"

"No matter what Illya thinks, I will always consider Illya a friend!"

"... Really? I'm so happy, Miyu."

Chloe gave a somewhat lonely and complicated smile.

Miyu thought: She must think that the "Illya" I mentioned didn't include her, so she added this.

"I also consider Kuro a friend!"

"!?"

Chloe's eyes widened.

This was the first time she had shown any signs of wavering.

For the first time, her expression twisted, a result of her composure that had been maintained throughout.

"It's not just me. Everyone in the class probably thinks the same way. So, I'm fighting for Kuro too!"

"What's the meaning..."

I want Illya and Kuro to get along better.

Miyu's feelings were even stronger than before.

This is not just Mr. Shirou's wish.

If they were to embark on a path of hostility, both Illya and Kuro would be in serious trouble.

Therefore, I will fight to help two people I consider friends.

Miyu reaffirmed her feelings, gazing intently at Chloe's face.

Chloe was no longer composed; her expression was twisted as she glared angrily at Miyu's face.

"... My only wish is to kill Illya."

"I will absolutely not let you succeed. Illya and Kuro will both die!"

"I don't care!"

"Stop joking! I absolutely don't want both of my friends to die! That's why I'm going to stop you!"

"Miyu!"

"Kuro!"

The girls shouted, their weapons clashing and sparks flying.

"Kuro, talk to Illya! Let's find a way to coexist together."

"It's so noisy! I said no, I can't forgive that child!"

Chloe's emotions were out of control.

Ultimately, Illya had no idea how lucky she was!

I wonder what I was feeling behind that!

What I longed for but could never have, Illya possessed...

Miyu: "You should tell Illya properly. She won't understand if you don't."

Chloe: "Ugh... I have no future anyway! Since that's the case, I'll just do whatever I want!"

Miyu: "I'll try to discuss it with Ms. Luvia and the others! It's too early to give up now!"

Reclaim Archer's Class Card; it seems that this will make Kuro disappear.

But if we think about it, we might be able to find a way to prevent Kuro from disappearing.

While it's impossible to guarantee anything, it's too early to give up.

Miyu: "Hey, Kuro... please, go back to everyone! Shirou- san will definitely forgive you..."

Chloe: "... So noisy, so noisy, so noisy! It's too late to say anything now!"

Chloe reversed her grip on her twin swords and charged towards Miyu.

"Ugh...!"

Miyu had no choice but to infuse the holy sword with magic, and golden light burst forth.

Just then, a beam of light descended from above.

"Both of you, stop!"

What forced the two back was the familiar magic run.

"This voice is..."

"Illya...!"

"Looks like we made it in time at the last minute..."

The one who descended from the sky to the girls was Illya.

Miyu frowned. Why was she here?

Then the girl immediately realized something.

"Sapphire!"

"I'm very sorry, Miyu- sama. I took it upon myself to contact my sister."

"Oh dear, I barely made it! That's great!"

"I was wondering why you've been so quiet since earlier..."

Sapphire explained the current situation to Ruby.

Upon receiving the message, Ruby immediately informed her master Illya.

Chloe glared at them with displeasure at Illya's appearance.

This is going to cause trouble... Miyu sighed inwardly, anticipating what was to come.

It's definitely impossible to resolve this smoothly.

Mr. Shirou... you're the only one who can resolve this situation...

Miyu pinned her hopes on that person.

Even though she knew perfectly well that Shirou would never appear, she still wanted to believe.

"You two, stop fighting and put your weapons away."

The moment Illya said those words, Chloe vanished.