Chapter Ten: Analyst Reine Murasame Wants to See You

"My life doesn't need outsiders to decide it for me!"

A long, piercing note rang out from the pipe organ, transforming into a surging gale. Like the shockwave after an explosion, it carried immense pressure, almost tangible as it violently swept toward the boy holding the Golden Sword and engulfed him.

Invisible sound waves swirled and vibrated around him. The boy with the Golden Sword felt as though something heavy were pressing in on him from every direction, crushing him in the middle and making his body feel several degrees heavier.

He frowned in annoyance and stopped advancing, drawing a delighted laugh from Miku Izayoi.

"What? I thought you were someone impressive. Turns out you're just all show and no substance."

Miku Izayoi, who had been intimidated by the boy's earlier presence, laughed as she watched him being suppressed by the gale.

Useless at everything except singing, she felt that she now held an absolute advantage.

"Is that so?"

The boy, squeezed by the gale, casually raised a hand and pressed his thumb and middle finger together.

Snap!

The fierce winds surrounding him instantly dispersed.

Miku Izayoi's expression froze. Even someone as inept at combat as her could sense that the atmosphere had changed somehow. It felt as if she had sunk into a swamp, unable to breathe...

She looked toward the boy again, but when she raised her head, the spot where he had been standing was already empty!

Without any warning, chains known as the Chains of Heaven shot forth from golden ripples, wrapping tightly around Miku Izayoi and binding her before hoisting her off the ground.

"You dared raise your sword against a god. Your courage is commendable, but victory was never on your side."

A sword woven from wisdom appeared before her chest and effortlessly pierced