Nangong Nayue, Let's Talk (5.2K) (Continued)

Actually, she had noticed the bracelet a long time ago and understood its purpose.

If her magic weakens to a certain extent, the bracelet will be activated, dragging her back to the prison.

She had been trying to get rid of the bracelet for days, but before she could come up with a solution, Natsuki Minamiya caught up with her.

However, this is not a reason for her to give up her freedom or her ideals.

"I will say it again, the Artificial Island Management Corporation will not set you free, because you are merely a tool designed to be used by people as the manager of the Prison Barrier."

Ultimately, you will fall into eternal slumber, remaining alone in another world.

They neither age nor die, but live on in a dreamlike state, watching the bustling world before them in solitude.

Hand over the Dark Oath Grimoire you remember, Natsuki.

I will not forgive this insane world, and I will do everything in my power to get you out of prison.

With a firm yet somewhat manic tone, Aya Sengakuji once again took out the 'No. 014' magic book, which possessed the ability to extract inherent accumulated time, from his sleeve.

Amidst the storm of converging magic, the pages of the book were being turned with a rustling sound.

In a short while, the page had been turned to a blank page.

"Aye, you're saying exactly the same things you said five years ago, but you know you can't change my mind! Your dream is indeed great, but it will sacrifice too many people."

As they spoke, a guardian clad in golden armor appeared behind Natsuki Minamiya, emanating a dense and terrifying magical power.

Aya Sengakuji was equally unwilling to be outdone; a blue knight appeared behind her, and the collision of their magic produced a slightly unsettling sound.

Clearly, these two were ready to make their move.

The reason why Natsuki Minamiya and Aya Sengakuji became enemies is simple: five years ago, when Natsuki was studying at Itogami Island, Demon Sanctuary, she wanted to protect her classmates at the Saikai Academy.

It wasn't because Natsuki was a demon hunter hired by the Artificial Island Management Corporation, nor because she was a witch, but because of the unstable thing called friendship, which led her to become an enemy of Aye, the leader of the criminal organization LCO.

She wanted to protect her former best friend in her own way.

However, Aya Sengakuji could not understand or agree with Nan Natsuki Minamiya's methods.

Ultimately, it was simply a clash of differing ideologies and their stubborn personalities that prevented either of them from backing down.

"Wait a minute, can't we all sit down and have a proper chat before we start fighting?"

To be honest, Mahiro was also having a headache facing this situation.

Regardless of his feelings for Aya Sengakuji, at the very least, for Yuuma Sengakuji's sake, he absolutely cannot let Natsuki Minamiya take Aya Sengakuji away and put her back in prison.

Even if he were locked up again, he could easily bring Aya Sengakuji out again by simply using the replicated spatial magic and his understanding of the Prison Barrier.

However, once again discovered by Natsuki Minamiya, the inevitable outcome was that he would be captured and taken back.

He didn't want to be enemies with this gothic lolita, since he was still quite interested in Natsuki Minamiya.

Therefore, he hoped that the two of them could sit down and have a calm talk. After spending time together, he did not think that Aya Sengakuji was the kind of vicious person.

Otherwise, Natsuki Minamiya wouldn't have needed to lift a finger; he would have already taken care of the other party.

Unfortunately, he wasn't a certain redhead, nor did he have that much influence.

Natsuki Minamiya glared at her fiercely.

"Hmph, do you think you're some kind of good person?! I won't say anything if you kissed me, I just locked you up in jail for a few days to reflect on your actions, but you've already made a mess of the prison, not only letting Kiriha Kisaki go without permission, but also releasing Aye from prison!"

Now they've gone to Gozo Island to steal the twelfth Fourth Progenitor!

Although you used that strange magic to save the three people killed by the Black Death Emperor Faction, it doesn't mean that all the evil deeds you've committed can be erased!

His expression suggested he was planning to settle scores later, as if to say he'd deal with Aye first, then he'd deal with you.

"Are you determined to become my enemy, Natsuki!?"

Ignoring Yotsuba Mahiro Aya Sengakuji roared at the girl floating in mid-air with a voice full of resentment, and even attacked without realizing it.

Accompanied by the murderous aura that swept across the sky, countless illusory characters were written in the void. As the magic surged, it transformed into countless churning magma, huge blocks of ice, and countless tiny earth needles that rose from the ground, all of which attacked Natsuki.

In an instant, the resort hotel built on Gozo Island was completely destroyed.

All the hotel guests were instantly teleported outdoors by Natsuki Minamiya using spatial magic. At the moment of the attack, Mahiro did not continue to stop the two. Instead, he turned around, picked up the sleeping Yuuma Sengakuji, and moved away from the scene of their battle.

"That Natsuki, you are merely an avatar right now. Do you really believe you can defeat me at my full strength?!"

Beneath the night sky, the resentful voice of Aya Sengakuji faintly echoed.

A series of spells were activated, relentlessly attacking Natsuki Minamiya, but each time Natsuki Minamiya easily dodged them with her spatial teleportation; her magic could not harm Natsuki.

Just like five years ago.

The two guardian knights were also engaged in battle.

The cyan knight and the golden knight clashed, creating ripples in the air.

However, the blue knight seemed to be stronger and was showing signs of gaining the upper hand.

However, in the next second, the cyan knight's sword missed its mark, and the golden knight seized the opportunity, swinging his greatsword and striking the cyan knight's weak point.

Snap!

The golden greatsword pierced through the blue knight's armor on the spot, delivering a fatal blow.

The blue knight then slowly disappeared into the night sky.

"Puff!"

Due to the defeat of the guardian knights, Aya Sengakuji suffered a backlash and spat out a mouthful of blood, falling from mid-air like a meteorite.

Immediately afterwards, the handcuffs on Aye's left wrist emitted light. From the lead-gray handcuffs, countless Chain of Commandment erupted like a torrent, tightly binding Aye's dying body and dragging it toward the empty void, its destination likely nothing more than the interior of the Prison Barrier.

Aya Sengakuji's pale face still held resentment as she glared fiercely at the Gothic Lolita in mid-air.

But sadness lingered in his eyes.

She lost again.

Why?

The Natsuki Minamiya in front of me is clearly just an avatar, so why did I lose!

However, when he looked at Yotsuba Mahiro, who was holding Yuuma Sengakuji, Aya Sengakuji opened her mouth again, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she swallowed it back.

She allowed the Chain of Commandment to drag her toward the void.

Swish!

Just as Natsuki Minamiya thought she had dealt with Aye and locked him up back in prison, a white light suddenly flashed, severing the tightly closing Chain of Commandment that were being dragged along.

With one arm around Yuuma Sengakuji and the other holding the Demon-Slaying Holy Sword, Mahiro easily severed the chains binding Aya Sengakuji.

"Hey, can't you two just listen to what I'm saying?"

His voice was somewhat nonchalant, yet subtly revealed a hint of helplessness.

But a hint of horror flashed across Natsuki Minamiya's calm eyes, because her weapon, "Chain of Commandment," had been severed by a longsword!

Her weapon, the "Chain of Commandment," was forged by the gods; ordinary swords could not cut through it, and it could even bind familiars.

Wait, could it be a familiar of the True Ancestor level?

Natsuki Minamiya focused her gaze on the longsword held in Yotsuba Mahiro's hand.

The unknown inscriptions appearing on the sword clearly indicated that it was no ordinary item, not to mention that Natsuki Minamiya sensed extremely strong energy fluctuations emanating from it.

The problem is that among the familiars possessed by the three True Ancestors, there is no such sword-wielding familiar, and this man doesn't seem to be a demon.

More like an ordinary human being...

Thinking of this, Natsuki Minamiya recalled the man's past.

Suddenly appearing in the Prison Barrier, not only was she unrestrained in any way, but she also abruptly stole her first kiss.

Because of her impulsive actions, she locked the other person in jail to reflect on their actions.

As a result, this man nearly killed a vampire prisoner that same day, solely through physical strength.

Later, he successfully escaped from prison with Kiriha Kisaki and Aya Sengakuji.

Not long ago, he went to Gozo Island to steal the twelfth body of the Fourth Progenitor, clashed with the Black Death Emperor Faction, and easily killed the "Dead Emperor's Younger Brother" Glenn Khasalov, who had transformed into a divine beast. He also used strange magic to revive three people who were supposed to die.

If we set aside subjective opinions, this man seems shrouded in layers of mystery, making him very enigmatic.

This made Natsuki Minamiya a little puzzled by the man, and even a little curious about him.

However, at this moment, Yotsuba Mahiro was too lazy to pay attention to the probing gaze that Natsuki Minamiya was casting, and instead shouted loudly:

"Miss Nangong, stop. Even if you lock Aya Sengakuji back in prison, I can rescue her again at any time. And you know that even if you lock me up too, it won't work. Your Prison Barrier can't hold me at all. So how about we talk?"

What do you want to talk about?

In an instant, Natsuki Minamiya, holding a black parasol, appeared in front of him.

Standing on a protruding rock, my line of sight was just level with his.

"How about we discuss releasing Aya Sengakuji...?"

"Impossible!"

Before he could finish speaking, Natsuki Minamiya immediately objected, "Do you know what you're saying?"

If we let Aye continue to act recklessly outside, not only will he kill many people, but if he is arrested again, he may very well be executed!

"And only I have jurisdiction over the prison. As long as I seal him inside the Prison Barrier, the Artificial Island Management Corporation won't be able to touch Aye. The matter will be resolved in a way that benefits both sides, won't it?"

Although he spoke in a rhetorical question, his tone was absolutely firm, and even revealed a hint of excitement.

Natsuki Minamiya could remain calm in everything else, but not when it came to Aya Sengakuji.

That was her only close friend, and everything she did was to protect her dearest friend!

"You two..."

Mahiro was so angry he almost laughed, but there was also a hint of helplessness in his voice.

That's why people say witches are very rigid and inflexible; now he's seen it for himself.

Aya Sengakuji is like this: in order to free her best friend from the fate of a witch, she wants to overthrow the world.

Natsuki Minamiya was no exception; she sacrificed herself to build Prison Barrier to protect her best friend, all for the sake of better protecting her friend for the rest of her life.

The two of them could have just sat down together and talked things out...

No, given their personalities, talking to them probably wouldn't make a difference; they're both incredibly stubborn.

"How about this, since you're worried about Aya Sengakuji causing trouble outside, how about I keep an eye on her? If she makes any big news out there, then lock her up with me. I absolutely won't resist, how about that?"

He offered a compromise suggestion.

"I don't need your supervision. My great dream will not fail because of this!"

Aya Sengakuji was still struggling; even though the chains binding her hadn't been destroyed, she still tried to stand up.

The next second, several more Chain of Commandment were projected from the void, binding Aya Sengakuji tightly once again.

"Hmph, I could never agree to such a suggestion. You yourself are a huge danger, and who knows how much chaos you and Aye could cause to the world together? Don't even think about it!"

Natsuki Minamiya clapped her hands, then put her hands on her hips and glared Yotsuba Mahiro.

It was as if they were looking at some heinous criminal.

"Alright, if you still can't accept this, then I'd like to know what good ideas Miss Nangong has? Ideally, an answer that would satisfy everyone. Of course, personally, I hope the two of you can reconcile." Despite the suggestion being rejected, Mahiro asked calmly.

Natsuki Minamiya blinked her big, round, dark eyes, thought for a moment, and said, "I think the only way to achieve the best of both worlds is to put Aye in prison."

It's no wonder she thought that way.

Because the original Dark Oath Grimoire was destroyed.

At present, Aya Sengakuji hopes to retrieve the Dark Oath Grimoire from Natsuki's memories and change the world. As long as the Dark Oath Grimoire exists in her memories, even if it is destroyed, it can still be reproduced through her memories.

The only way to achieve the best of both worlds is to seal away either Aye's actions or abilities.

However, since she couldn't seal Aye's magic outside, the safest option was to throw him in prison to restrict his magic and mobility.

So, that means there's no room for negotiation?

"There's no room for negotiation. It's safest for both you and Aye to stay in prison!"

As she spoke, Natsuki Minamiya began to act.

Strangely, the man dodged all the Chain of Commandment shot out from the void, and even managed to snatch Aye, who was bound by the chains, away!