Sky Striker Ace, but Symphogear

[We can't waste the chance Miss Tsubasa created for us, Kiri-chan!]

[Right! We'll stake everything on this and break through!]

[Draw Sword! All Ignite Mode safeties released!]

They released both safeties on Ignite Mode at once, trading a far heavier burden for a moment of overwhelming power. Their combined attack sliced through the rippling barrier.

Three slashes struck in succession. Circular saw, scythe, and blade cut through Reiku's body together, splitting the core inside into six pieces. The next instant, a massive explosion erupted underwater.

"Pwah—does that mean we won, Death?"

"I don't know. But Kiri-chan's out of strength."

"Don't let your guard down. Another attack might be coming."

Having dodged the explosion at the last instant, the three surfaced one after another. They watched the lake visibly shrink, unable to keep worry from creeping in.

[Everyone, how are you? Our communications were cut off for some reason. What's happening over there now?]

Then Elfnein's reassuring voice sounded in their minds, confirming that the three of them had won this battle.

Good evening.

Capture and Clash ### After losing contact with Tsubasa Kazanari's group, Elfnein had kept trying to reach them, but something had interfered with the signal until now.

"Elfnein, if communications are back, does that mean the battle here is over?"

[Yes. Our readings show that three of the four elemental nodes have been destroyed. The fire is out, the wind has died down, and you've just severed the water node, Miss Tsubasa.]

Tsubasa had suspected as much, but she still wanted confirmation. Elfnein's answer let her relax a little.

"That's great. Finally... This is the first time we've ever beaten Raye head-on. If we keep this up, maybe we can..."

At the news, the wariness left Shirabe's face, and she felt a flicker of happiness.

"That's true,