That kick of hers had clearly been intended to kill Kaguya.
Yuzuru gritted her teeth, glaring furiously at Lingmeng ahead of her.
"Question: Lingmeng, why did you do that!?"
In response, Lingmeng scratched her head somewhat apologetically.
"Sorry... I didn't quite control my strength. But she definitely won't die! Besides, I never said I wouldn't attack, did I?"
"Anger: That is not what Yuzuru is asking. Yuzuru is asking why you struck so hard."
"Ahaha... well~"
First, Lingmeng gave a vacant smile, then answered with an utterly serious expression.
"I think the best way to make you stop thinking about giving up your lives is to let you experience death up close.
I refuse to believe that after experiencing that feeling, either of you could still casually say something like, 'I can give up my life without hesitation.'
You two... should care a little more about yourselves."
By the end, Lingmeng's tone was almost helpless.
"Protest: These are private matters between Yuzuru and Kaguya. There is absolutely no need for your interference—"
"Kuku, do you intend to shake my resolve to relinquish the name of Yamai with this?
If this is all you can manage, it seems far from sufficient!"
No sooner had Yuzuru finished speaking than a familiar voice rose from the sea below.
Looking down, they saw a figure slowly flying out of the water.
Without a doubt, it was Kaguya, whom Lingmeng had kicked into the sea earlier.
She was clutching her abdomen, gasping for breath.
Since her Astral Dress could not get wet, her clothes had not become waterlogged.
Her hair, however, was completely soaked. Seawater dripped from its strands, leaving her looking thoroughly bedraggled.
"Joy: Kaguya, Yuzuru is so glad you are all right."
Seeing that Kaguya was not seriously hurt, Yuzuru smiled and flew