Chapter 410
After rescuing Sakaki Chika, Fate Kite was finally able to ask Tachibana all the questions that had been accumulating in her mind.
For example, why would someone who is Demon King become the proprietress of a hot spring inn?
Moreover, the other party had just called out his name, "Kirishima".
Previously, even the Bird-Type Devil King could easily see through Magic girl's identity, so this isn't surprising.
Right now, this Demon King is all alone, with no other Monster or Prison Flower around him.
As for them, apart from Thousand Sins, whose whereabouts are still unknown, everyone else should be either present or nearby.
This is the perfect opportunity to defeat the enemy.
"That's true."
"Unfortunately, with my current broken and weakened body, I am probably no match for you."
As Tachibana spoke, she gently pinched her fingers and played with them.
Even though she is still connected to the magic tree's Magic Power, with her current strength, even the Fate Kite in front of her can pose a threat to her, let alone Star Flower and Thousand Sins.
But what exactly allows her to remain so composed?
Thinking of this, Tachibana suddenly looked into the distance. Everyone followed her gaze, but there was only the distant night sky, completely empty.
But she said:
"It's about time, it should be here soon."
What's coming?
Reinforcements?
Although the Magic girls had been fighting until they were numb from the army of Prison Flower and Monster along the way, it wouldn't be surprising if the enemy brought in even more Monster at this point.
After all, the most basic point is that only a few of those ancient Black Death Cult have appeared this time.
Realizing this, the incredibly intelligent Fate Kite immediately prepared her ultimate move and charged straight at Tachibana.
The other Magic girls were also prepared to intercept Tachibana should she try to escape.
In an instant, the Burst Mode Fate Kite raised the blazing greatsword formed from the remaining Magic Power in its body, and the ring of flames on its back once again turned into a spiral, rushing towards Tachibana at a speed that Tachibana herself could not even react to.
This attack, and at this distance, was something no Magic girl present could intercept.
Only Phantom Wind was stunned for a moment.
Flames burned the air.
Just as the fiery blade was about to touch Tachibana, time seemed to stand still.
The figures of all the Magic girls around them froze at that moment.
The various expressions on their faces no longer change with time.
The flames burning on the Magic Sword of the Magic girl Fate Kite seemed to have frozen.
The next moment—time begins to flow again.
The Fate Kite was knocked away.
The other Magic girls' time returned to normal, and they all stared in astonishment at this bizarre scene, wondering when and how Fate Kite had been attacked.
"... What?"
Fate Kite felt as if someone had blocked her attack and then counterattacked at the same time.
She barely regained her balance in mid-air, gripping her sword-wielding arm, which had been numb from the shock.
Because she didn't have much Magic Power left, she temporarily exited Burst Mode.
[A Magic girl Fate Kite, huh? Even though it's not Sacred Domain, she's managed to do this much.]
That was clearly the voice of Monster.
But compared to the other Monster's harsh and unpleasant voices, that Monster's voice was clearly female.
At this moment, Tachibana was being protected by a Monster, completely unharmed.
"It's a little slower than I expected."
Tachibana smiled.
[Yes, Thousand Sins is stronger than I imagined, so I had to come and save you first before we could settle the score.]
The Monster woman spoke in a rather cold tone.
Hearing this Monster mention the name of their strongest comrade, the Magic girls felt considerable pressure.
To this day, Thousand Sins is still nowhere to be found.
That's truly heartening.
As the Demon King, Tachibana doesn't seem to mind the Black Death Cult's rudeness; on the contrary, she is quite tolerant.
After all, that's just the nature of this Black Death Cult.
Everyone now clearly saw the Black Death Cult who had just sent the Fate Kite flying with an unfathomable movement.
If I had to sum up my first impression of his appearance, it would be --- a general.
The Black Death Cult was covered in thick armor made of jet-black dragon scales, layer upon layer, with faint flames burning within it.
Black flames wove together to form a majestic skirt.
Behind it, several tattered banners rose.
Its most striking feature is the ridiculously large weapon it holds in one hand.
It was a long-handled sword with a crescent-shaped blade at the tip.
That's all for today, thank you everyone.
Tachibana's sweet voice, though light and gentle, could clearly reach the ears of all the Magic girls.
After that Black Death Cult arrived, everything seemed to change.
The female mask of the Black Death Cult lacked facial features such as eyes; instead, it featured two exaggerated, crown-like dragon horns extending from it.
Upon hearing this, the Black Death Cult, who appeared to be an Eastern Dragon Warrior, solemnly raised the imposing longsword in his hand.
"Now, I'll trouble you to see the guests off."
Tachibana clapped her hands gently.
"--- The Torch Dragon Black Death Cult."
Chapter 171 Battle
Another Black Death Cult.
Moreover, it is obvious that it is a Serpent System Black Death Cult.
Fate Kite still doesn't understand why she was knocked away without even seeing her opponent clearly.
Is this the power of that Black Death Cult?
Although there was only one person blocking her way at the moment, the Magic girl did not lower her guard.
This was solely because this Black Death Cult was emanating an extremely terrifying and dangerous aura.
After that, the Magic girls quickly decided on their plan: Phantom Wind and Fate Kite would hold off the Black Death Cult, while Star Flower would deal with the Demon King.
"----Bang!"
The weapons made a heavy clanging sound.
That was between the Black Death Cult named Torch Dragon and the spear of Phantom Wind.
The Torch Dragon Black Death Cult, wielding a long-handled sword with one hand, pressed Phantom Wind's spear down heavily. Phantom Wind now completely stained with the color of night, but he was still being crushed by the Torch Dragon Black Death Cult in the contest of strength.
It seemed to handle the task with effortless ease, glancing down at the Magic girl, Phantom Wind, who was struggling to stay afloat.
[You're the one who defeated the Rhinoceros Horn Dragon, Magic Girl Phantom Wind.]
Here, it mentions the name of yet another defeated opponent of Phantom Wind in the past.
Phantom Wind felt his arm trembling.
Even for her, this was the first time she had encountered an enemy radiating such a sense of oppression.
"What's wrong? Planning to avenge your comrade?"
As Phantom Wind spoke, he channeled his Magic Power into the Magic Armament.
The stalemate shifted as the swirling gale whipped up the spear.
She used the force to push forward, but her real purpose was to push herself backward and create distance between herself and the Monster.
The remaining fierce wind transformed into chaotic wind blades, slicing through the entire body of the Torch Dragon Black Death Cult in a single breath.
But when the smoke cleared, Torch Dragon Black Death Cult were completely unharmed.
It casually brushed the dust off its body:
[Although its death did leave me somewhat disappointed, since it died in defeat, it's understandable.]
[More than that, I'd like to experience your skills firsthand.]
[The Strongest Magic Girl in Maple Plain City.]
Compared to other evil, Monster often make eerie noises.
This Black Death Cult, known as the Torch Dragon, exuded an incredible rationality and composure.
After it finished speaking, it raised its long, black hilt adorned with dragon patterns, the blade gleaming with an unsettling, cold light.
The next moment, with a deep and eerie dragon roar, pitch-black flames rose from the broken longsword.
Then—it was swung down.
An ominous dragon's roar, accompanied by black flames surging forward like a tidal wave.
Just as it was about to engulf the Phantom Wind, several shimmering starlight flowers appeared. Guided by Magic Power, they linked together and instantly transformed into an unshakeable Barrier in front of the Phantom Wind.
"Bang----"
That strike created violent ripples in front of the Barrier.
However, after the smoke cleared, the Barrier itself remained unharmed.
Torch Dragon Black Death Cult was not surprised and looked to the side.
--Over there, the Magic girl Star Flower is still locked in a fierce battle with the Flower Demon King, yet she still has the energy to Magic Power to interfere with him.
[Looks like there are still some tough guys to deal with.]
[Although very strong, she's not my type.]
"This Torch Dragon Black Death Cult commented."
Meanwhile, Phantom Wind silently thanked Star Flower in his heart, then looked back at the Torch Dragon Black Death Cult, who had now distanced himself from her.
"Want to experience their strength?"
Having been Magic Phantom Wind for so many years, this was the first time I'd ever heard Monster say something like that.
Is this Monster serious?
"Sorry, that title should be changed to include the word 'former,' I'm hardly the strongest now."
She spoke casually and generously, while continuing to channel her Magic Power into the Magic Armament.
Although she is indeed the Magic girl with the most combat experience.
But she knew very well her own limitations.
Even considering her own disliked Serpent System form, she's probably no match for Takanashi; in fact, there's a clear difference in skill level.
Sakaki is probably stronger than her now.
However, at this moment, the Torch Dragon Black Death Cult said---
[A ridiculous lie.]
Its tone was extremely cold.