"..."
Killer had tied uv!Murder's hands and feet with a rope she had gotten from who knew where. The other two members of the Bad Sanses were tied up alongside him.
"Killer, why do you carry rope around with you?"
"What's so strange about that? Don't you carry ketchup around?"
"How is that the same... forget it."
Insanity took the Tracker from uv!Murder's hand and bent it hard.
The Tracker snapped in two.
"All right... there, we've helped you out."
Killer nodded.
Just as Killer was about to ask Insanity whether they wanted to go back to her timeline with her, something unexpected happened.
"...Did I give you permission to bully my subordinates?"
"Uh..."
A black sphere appeared in the air, gradually turning into a pitch-black Sans.
Numerous tentacles extended from his back, making his identity obvious.
"Boss!"
"Holy shit, Nightmare."
Killer was dumbstruck. She turned to look at Insanity and found that she looked just as blindsided.
"All right... you multiverse lot..."
A mass of tentacles surged toward the three of them.
Fortunately, this was the Nightmare from the Bad Sanses. His speed, abilities, and apparent sense of purpose seemed to have been weakened, so even three ordinary Sanses could easily dodge his attacks...
...Easily, my ass!!!
Murder had exhausted a lot of his stamina in the earlier fight. If he kept dodging, he would probably wear himself out.
What could he do???
At that moment... even Murder couldn't think of a single solution.
This guy's abilities were clearly absurdly overpowered. Murder had already witnessed just how strong he was back in Underverse.
But back then, there had been a Sans who could counter him.
What now?
"Sans... in trouble again?"
███'s voice sounded beside his ear. He had to admit, the timing was pretty good this time.
"███? Leaving aside why you didn't answer me last time... what should we do about this?"
Killer tried to open a Space-Time Rift, but Nightmare casually closed it.
Meanwhile, the tentacles filling the air began steadily squeezing the space around them. If they didn't find a way out now, it would be too late.
"...I could help you if I had a physical body. The problem is, I don't have one either."
███ stood nearby, trying to think of a solution for Murder.
"How about this? In the multiverse... I've met a very troublesome guy who likes making deals."
"He wears black and yellow clothes, a little black hat, and carries a cane."
Murder realized who that was. Wasn't that the guy Insanity had described earlier?
Was ███ bringing him up because they were supposed to ask that guy for help?
"Take a step back and think. Right now, apart from waiting for a lucky break, the only way you can save yourselves... is by making a deal with a madman."
███ surveyed their surroundings coldly. There was barely any space left. Killer and Insanity were attacking the tentacles with everything they had, but even a weakened Nightmare was far beyond their ability to take on.
If Murder didn't make a decision now, it would be too late.
"If you want to summon him... listen. Repeat every word... I'm about to say."
"..."
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