Chapter 177
At that moment, the surrounding rain seemed to stand still.
And the next moment.
The Phantom Wind once again transformed into an illusion, rushing towards the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult, leaving only a trail of rainwater that couldn't react in time.
In the past, Phantom Wind's next punch would have mercilessly slammed the Monster in front of him to the ground.
However---
"--clang."
The Black Death Cult's claws caught Phantom Wind's fist.
The Phantom Wind and the Monster stared at each other in the rain.
The girl's hair, wet from the rain, clung slightly to her forehead, and raindrops then slid into her calm eyes.
Darkness then enveloped the girl's body, transforming into a form primarily based on power.
Phantom Wind threw another punch at the Rainbow Snake in front of him.
Then, only the sound of fists blowing through the rain could be heard.
She struck the remaining afterimage, and upon realizing this, she looked to the side and saw a tall, Monster had somehow teleported to her side.
"Your movements have slowed down, Little Phantom Wind."
Then, the iridescent feathers on its claws shone brightly, and it placed one claw against Phantom Wind's face, after which a dazzling light erupted from its hand.
Just as the light was about to turn into an explosion.
With a "whoosh," the Magic Power beam struck Rainbow Snake's arm, causing the attack to be a moment slower.
Phantom Wind's figure also disappeared.
"Oh?"
Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult looked up and saw the Magic girl Star Flower in the sky.
The moment it raised its head, a dark purple figure appeared, raising her Magic Wand high, her Magic Power already condensed into a giant blade.
Dark Feather stared at her, then delivered the blow expressionlessly.
"---boom!"
The sound of the attack clearly indicated that it missed its target; the Magic Power slammed into the ground, creating a huge crack, and thick smoke immediately billowed from the rainy area.
When Dark Feather raised her head after landing, she felt a cold, hard claw grab the back of her neck.
And Rainbow Snake's teasing voice came from behind:
"Speaking of which, although you haven't officially advanced to the Sacred Domain yet, it seems you've just taken a crucial step towards becoming Sacred Domain."
As soon as it finished speaking, Dark Feather felt itself being tightly gripped by the neck and then flung into the sky.
Dark Feather was flung dozens of meters high.
However, when the Rainbow Snake looked up at the sky, what appeared there was not Dark Feather, but Star Flower holding Magic Wand in reverse, with a spiral of starlight gathering at the bottom.
Behind Star Flower, the light propelled her swift descent, sending the attack hurtling towards the Rainbow Snake.
The Rainbow Snake did not dodge, but instead stretched out its hand.
"---Sizzle!"
The gathered Magic Power continuously scorched and destroyed the surface of the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult's hand, but the light did not penetrate it; instead, it scattered in all directions.
Clearly, this level of attack could not harm it.
Star Flower showed no surprise, and behind her, several petal-shaped points of light condensed, quickly gathering radiance and shooting towards the Rainbow Snake.
After being targeted by concentrated fire, although it was not harmed itself, the aftershocks began to push the Chameleon backward.
Then, a powerful flash of Magic Power obscured its entire vision.
Just then--
"A guaranteed kill."
The sound that once marked the end of a battle resounded in the rain.
Phantom Wind had already leaped into the air, and then a fierce wind swept up the rain, which was carried upwards. After that, the wind and mist condensed into tornadoes, which, along with the swirling rain, quickly enveloped the girl's entire body.
"Extreme Drive ---"
This destructive force, comparable to a hurricane, instantly materialized beneath the Magic girl, Phantom Wind, and as she strode through the wind and rain, she gazed in the direction of the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult.
And then—just like that, it rode the hurricane and kicked away.
The torrential rain, pressed down by the fierce wind, was swept up and swirled towards the horizon. The thunderous roar of the tornado pierced through the sound of the rain, and it shot towards the Rainbow Snake like a shooting star.
All of this happened in an instant.
"--- Ace Finish!"
With a much louder roar than before, the school grounds exploded, and smoke rose from the rain, shooting straight into the sky.
This blow caused the ground to collapse nearly ten meters in an instant.
However, as the smoke slowly revealed the figure of the girl emerging from the figure, Phantom Wind's expression was not happy.
She stood there quietly, sensing the breath, and then reached out her hand.
"Bang!"
She caught a punch coming from behind in her Ace form, but she couldn't react in time to her opponent's next move.
A burst of iridescent light erupted from behind.
"I was careless."
She heard the enemy's voice at the very end.
Immediately afterwards--
"----boom!"
This immense Magic Power exploded behind Phantom Wind, producing a terrifying sound.
Phantom Wind then coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Cough cough..."
This is the first time she has ever suffered such a serious injury.
She suddenly knelt down, hot smoke billowing from her back, her Magic Gear turning gray and seeping blood.
At that moment, the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult stood behind her, and then it raised its arm high.
The iridescent feathers suddenly hardened and elongated, standing upright like blades, aimed at Phantom Wind's back.
The blade sliced through the air, and raindrops fell, making a cold, soft hum.
Just as it was about to strike.
"Get out of here."
"Don't even think about it."
Two figures appeared on either side of the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult: Dark Feather and Star Flower.
Dark Feather fired his Magic Wand in spear form at the mouth of the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult, while Star Flower directly thrust a spear formed from Magic Power into the Black Death Cult's chest.
The Black Death Cult's body stiffened for a moment in the face of the attack.
Phantom Wind reacted quickly.
A green light quickly appeared on her body, then vanished without a trace in the rain.
When she reappeared, she was behind the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult.
Her body turned back to dark green, and then, in the opposite direction from the other two Magic girls, she punched Rainbow Snake in the back.
"---Bang!"
This punch landed squarely, blasting the Rainbow Snake into the ground.
Its entire body sank into the ground.
At that moment, Phantom Wind grabbed its tail tightly and stepped on its back.
The other two Magic girls also used their Magic Wand's ultimate attacks.
In Star Flower's hands, the magical light transformed into a spiral, condensing in her hand and finally coalescing into a Magic Power spear that shimmered with starlight.
On the other hand, Dark Feather used a rare finishing move in his gun form.
Magic Power coalesced into the shape of Asuka, poised to fire at the gun's tip. At close range, this strike would be enough to annihilate any fully-fledged Monster.
" --Spiral Starlight Burst!"
" --Dark Wing Assault!"
Just before the fatal blow was about to strike, Phantom Wind used the Rainbow Snake as a springboard to move away, while starlight and dark purple Magic Power poured onto the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult.
Even a Perfect Form Monster would be severely injured by these two long-charged finishing moves.
Once the rain dispelled the fog, the outcome of the attack was revealed.
But what emerged from it were faces that were completely unexpected.
That's still the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult, no doubt.
Its tattered, feathered wings slowly unfurled, revealing the body hidden within.
"You're not the only one with two forms, Little Phantom Wind."
However, its two feathered horns converged into a strange helmet-like surface in front of the pale mask.
Its appearance resembled some kind of totem.
The Magic Power from before was repelled by this posture.
Then, the feathers extended again, revealing the mask.
"What's wrong with this guy...?"
Seeing that her attack had no effect, An Dark Feather's heart grew even more solemn.
How did Phantom Wind manage to defeat this terrifyingly powerful monster, which seemed to have virtually no weaknesses?
She looked at Phantom Wind.
Clearly, the Magic girl Phantom Wind was very strong; she was the strongest Magic girl she knew.
However, based on his current appearance alone, he probably wouldn't be able to single-handedly kill the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult at his peak.
Just as she was feeling confused, Phantom Wind stopped attacking and made another move.
Just like Dark Feather and Silver Feather, they would use the Magic Crystal they were going to use as hair ornaments.
Phantom Wind also took an unusual Magic Crystal from the belt around his waist.
In the rain, the Magic Crystal became translucent, revealing a pale, cold color; just seeing its cold light sent chills down one's spine.
But for Dark Feather, there was something even more concerning about that Magic Crystal—
"That's... Serpent System Crystal?"
Because she had come into contact with Nightmare Dragon, she was even more familiar with this terrifying and violent aura.
That was a pure desire for destruction and annihilation.
Like a Tyrannosaurus Rex with Fang that tear everything apart, it reigns supreme over all other life forms, like the king of the earth.
Why does Phantom Wind possess such a terrifying thing?
After seeing the Crystal, the Rainbow Snake Black Death Cult no longer seemed as relaxed and at ease as before.
"I really don't want to see that thing... After all, you're really scary when you go berserk."
The other two Magic girls who fought alongside her looked at Phantom Wind, who was holding the Magic Crystal, with confusion.
Phantom Wind simply said:
"I might be in a little danger next, so you guys should stay away as my support."
This is no joke.