Rather, he had gained that power only after sealing Kotori, who had become a Spirit.
If that was the case, it would not be strange for the same thing to apply to the other Spirits he had sealed.
The Elemental Spirit in his hand was the best proof.
Ellen no longer looked at him with contempt. Now, curiosity filled her eyes.
"Shido Itsuka—what exactly are you?"
"I'm nothing special. Just an ordinary high school student. That's all."
At that, Ellen covered half her face and burst into wild laughter.
"Hahaha...! Some ordinary high school student you are, huh!? Shido Itsuka, I've changed my mind.
You're coming with us too. I suggest you don't resist."
"I said I'm not going with you. And neither is Tohka!"
Shido shouted with nearly all the strength in his body.
He spoke with absolute conviction now.
Eight Bandersnatches had switched to alert mode and stood ready to face him.
And Ellen had effortlessly defeated Tohka in her Limited Astral Dress. She could rival a Spirit in a full Astral Dress.
Even so, he felt no fear at all.
"Bandersnatch squad, seize him. If he resists, you may break his arms and legs."
With that, Ellen raised her hand and swept it toward Shido.
The Bandersnatches around her lunged at him all at once.
"Tch—damn it..."
Shido clicked his tongue softly.
He had Lingmeng's Angel, but he had no idea how to use it.
"Lingmeng, lend me your strength!"
He shouted as he recalled how Lingmeng had used her Angel's powers.
A faint glow spread across Shido's body.
As if answering his plea, the green crystal set into the Elemental Spirit lit up.
Then countless thick vines burst through the ground beneath the Bandersnatches.
As though alive, they wrapped around all eight machines.
The Bandersnatches immediately