Time was running out. Choso drew ever closer to Kugisaki, the flow of his cursed energy growing exceptionally calm under his control.
But that calm was precisely the sign of the fiercest killing intent!
At that moment, Choso's control over his cursed energy reached its peak, and his hatred for Kugisaki became churning blood.
Closer. Ever closer!
The one who had hurt his adorable younger brothers was right before him. One more step, and she would be fully within his lethal range!
But things never went as planned. Someone just had to stand in his way.
A sharp whistle cut through the air. A lashing strike, so fast it was nothing but a scarlet blur, came at him in an instant. Fortunately, Choso had kept his guard up and stopped just before it landed.
Looking at the enemy he could kill if he could just close those last ten meters, Choso clicked his tongue.
He turned his vein-bulging face, fixing his vicious amber eyes on the person blocking him.
-Riko Amanai!
Choso had been prepared for this. Knowing the other side also had a Special Grade 1 sorcerer, how could he possibly have failed to watch out for her?
But being prepared was one thing. When her attack actually stopped him, the hatred in his heart swerved like a raging fire driven by a sinister wind, engulfing Riko Amanai in an instant.
Choso clenched his fists. "You dare get in my way?"
"What a stupid thing to say..." Riko Amanai stepped forward, placing her petite body between the enraged enemy and the poor girl.
"Kugisaki, take Fushiguro and find the supervisor."
Only then did Nobara Kugisaki snap out of her daze. She stood, gripping her hammer tightly, and quickly reached into her bag with her other hand, still intending to