Chapter 345
Dekomori Sanae suddenly remembered that this was a trial.
"Alright, I can pretend I didn't see this, but you two need to compete again. Of course, you can use your abilities this time as well. Win or lose, I'll leave now."
He turned his head and raised a finger.
"Okay, let's do it the way you want, sir."
High-Speed Hag's eyes were filled with apprehension, so she had no choice but to agree. She no longer dared to think about eating the people in front of her; she just wanted to get rid of these two plagues as soon as possible.
"Let's have another match, and I'll still win!"
Under these conditions, it is naturally full of confidence.
"Sanae, what about you?"
Hasegawa Izumi asked again.
"Of course you can die!"
Dekomori Sanae clenched her fists and took a deep breath.
For her, this was more than just a process of self-cultivation.
More importantly, can we gain the Lord Sage's approval?
The human and the demon stood at the starting line again.
"You brat, I advise you to give up now! You have no chance against Grandma in terms of speed..."
High-Speed Hag tried to strike up a conversation, hoping to sway the girl's mind with words, but she immediately noticed that the girl seemed to be immersed in her own world, her eyes becoming very determined, completely ignoring her.
"Very well, let's settle this properly then."
It withdrew its gaze and prepared to accelerate.
The blonde girl's gaze lowered slightly, golden lightning flashing in her eyes, her thoughts completely elsewhere.
'If we lose, we'll definitely disappoint the Lord Sage!'
'I absolutely will not allow that kind of thing to happen.'
'Therefore, in the upcoming matches, I'm going to bet everything!'
With a sense of urgency, Dekomori Sanae's gaze hardened, her spirit soaring higher than ever before. The pent-up energy surged through her body, appearing as jagged golden lines beside her, emitting a buzzing sound.
"3..."
The countdown from Hasegawa Izumi sounded again, and at the very moment of reunion, the human and the demon started up once more.
The High-Speed Hag continued at the same speed as before, without any change.
But now, Dekomori Sanae is following closely behind, refusing to let go, unlike before.
"No, we must intensify the suppression!"
High-Speed Hag felt an oppressive feeling coming from so close, and in her heart, she strengthened the binding power of the Earthbound Spirit in its domain.
At that moment, the air around the girl suddenly became thick and sticky.
"That's the move..."
Dekomori Sanae felt as if she were running in the ocean. The harder she tried, the stronger the pressure she felt all over her body, and her speed was forced to decrease significantly, causing the distance between her and the figure in front of her to widen.
If things continue like this, there is no doubt that the previous defeat will be repeated.
"No, death!"
"No, death!"
"No, no, no..."
She couldn't accept that outcome; her mutterings grew more rapid, and her expression became increasingly ferocious.
As a Thunder Hammer User, how could I possibly be defeated by a mere Yokai!
If the masters find out, I'll never be able to hold my head up high again!
And also...
The thought of her favorite Lord Sage showing such disappointment was unbearable for her.
"I can't lose!"
"Absolutely... not!"
Dekomori Sanae bit her lip tightly, and a few drops of blood flew from the corner of her mouth, dissipating in the tearing wind.
Immediately, even more violent lightning erupted from her body than before, exceeding the limits of her composure. Under this excessive load, the muscles throughout her body even felt like they were being torn apart.
The girl was willing to pay any great price for victory.
Driven by an electric current exceeding its limits, the hair clips binding the ponytail and the sandbags at the ends of the hair detached from the hair in an instant.
It was in that moment of pushing beyond her limits that she had an epiphany.
Thunder is a highly destructive force, even for someone like her who wields it. If not controlled properly, it can injure her. Therefore, she usually tries to limit her control over the power to the point that it does not affect her, which makes her feel very repressed inside.
"So that's how it is. No wonder I've never been able to reach the 'Elemental Transformation' level... Of course, how can someone who fears their own power become one with lightning!"
By this point, an even more unrestrained thunderous power had completely enveloped her entire body.
She seemed no longer to be a person, but to have become thunder itself... transformed into electricity, transformed into light!
"What!?"
High-Speed Hag was about to reach the finish line, a golden lightning bolt suddenly struck from behind, roaring as it overtook her at several times its speed.
The golden lightning stopped at the end of the tunnel, then coalesced into a human shape.
With her long hair flowing down, Dekomori Sanae placed her hands in front of her in a very ladylike manner, and a very friendly and harmonious smile appeared on her face.
"Old woman, the speed race is over. Now let's have the real competition..."
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"Boom...!"
High in the sky, clusters of dark clouds were rapidly piling up at an abnormal speed, flashing with lightning within, symbolizing an impending violent storm.
At the other end of the tunnel, the boy's eyes gleamed, as if he could already see the scene unfolding in the distance, and finally a look of relief appeared on his face.
"You did it, Sanae."
The entertainment has ended; what remains is a thrilling battle.
Dekomori Sanae stood motionless, while thunderous roars echoed in the sky behind her.
Bathed in the light of lightning, the girl seemed to emerge from the God of Thunder, exuding a completely different sense of oppression than before.
"Wait... didn't you say you were going to leave regardless of the outcome of the competition?!"
High-Speed Hag raised her hand, her face covered in cold sweat.
"The Lord Sage was referring to himself; he never included my death."
Dekomori Sanae smiled, gracefully raised her right hand, and casually summoned the lightning gathered in the thunderclouds above. As it landed in her hand, it transformed into a huge golden hammer. Then, with a single strike, countless bolts of lightning erupted, darting out like tiny golden snakes.
"Thunder Hammer User's... Torrent Burial!"
The seemingly wide tunnel was instantly filled with electric shocks. No matter High-Speed Hag was, she couldn't escape through the gaps and could only turn and run away.
"Sizzle..."
However, she was still a step too slow and was quickly bitten by the golden snake, her body turning into charcoal and sending a tingling sensation through her.
"Before me, the enemy either flees in terror or suffers a crushing defeat and dies."
Dekomori Sanae slowly took a step forward, and was already in front of it, uttering a pretentious quote she had stolen from the Book of the Sage.
"Cough cough... You wretched little brat, it seems you're determined to make trouble for your mother-in-law."
The High-Speed Hag clutched her chest, her expression furious, and looked up.
At this moment, golden electricity crackled in the girl's eyes, and her clothes were also affected, displaying bright golden stripes, as if she had become a true magical costume.
"To vanquish demons and monsters is the very mission of me, the Thunder Hammer User... Prepare yourself, death!"
"Ha, don't be so arrogant. Don't forget this is my territory!"
With High-Speed Hag had no choice but to fight to the death. With a roar, a crab-shaped Earthbound Spirit appeared before her.
At the same time, the passage behind Dekomori Sanae was suddenly blocked, and the appearance of the enlarged High-Speed Hag appeared, instantly turning the situation into one of being attacked from both sides.
"It's all a futile struggle, Death! Let me finish you off in one fell swoop!"
Dekomori Sanae initially wore a disdainful expression, but quickly changed it, speaking in a low voice while cupping her cheeks.
"We can't keep the Lord Sage waiting any longer."
Suddenly, at the tunnel exit, dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed.
"You brat, you underestimate us! You'll pay for this!"
The High-Speed Hag became even more enraged, and she and the Earthbound Spirit launched an attack from both sides simultaneously. Just as they were about to touch each other, they heard a sound fall from the other side—
"God's Sanction!"
Outside the tunnel, a bolt of lightning with high voltage and strong current struck the Earthbound Spirit's domain, shattering it instantly and forming a terrifying torrent of lightning that swept through the tunnel, instantly obscuring the figures of the Yokai and the Earthbound Spirit.
For a moment, the tunnel was as bright as day.
A few seconds later, the girl's figure appeared. Her Elemental Transformation body had achieved 100% affinity, so she was naturally fearless.
But apart from that, there was nothing else; everything was destroyed under the tyrannical power of the thunder.
At the tunnel entrance where we came from, the rain hadn't stopped.
"Lord Sage."
"Who are you?"
Hasegawa Izumi looked at the girl who had appeared before her and asked in surprise.
"Lord Sage, it's Sanae's death!"
"Oh, it's Sanae. I thought it was your older or Little Sister."
"Lord Sage, do you really not recognize me?!"
Dekomori Sanae said somewhat emotionally.
"Just kidding."
His answer reassured the girl.
Her long hair hung down, almost touching the ground, making her look much more ladylike compared to her slightly childish pigtails. But there seemed to be other reasons that also changed her girlish temperament.
Even so, he recognized him; he was just joking.
You don't look well.
He also noticed that Sanae's walking posture was somewhat unsteady.
Because the girl had pushed her limits and recklessly used her abilities during her breakthrough, she was now physically and mentally exhausted.
"Um."
Dekomori Sanae nodded gently.
"Then I'll see you off."
He pondered for a moment and then said...
"Um!"
When Dekomori Sanae opened her eyes, she seemed somewhat incredulous, then nodded emphatically.
I strolled slowly through the city.
Hasegawa Izumi held the umbrella in one hand, at a slightly tilted angle.
The girl under the umbrella blinked, her gaze darting around. Every now and then, she felt a prickling sensation as she passed by the stares of passersby.