Chapter 525 The Last to Laugh

The one who took action first was Vakala. By altering the shape and structure of his own body, increasing the number of his arms and joints, he was able to move in ways that would have been impossible for a human being. Until then, he had been fighting mainly with bone blades and fists. But now, in addition to that, he is shooting bones from his body and changing the shape of his fists with each swing, making his attacks unpredictable. Those attacks are also applied with poison and other magic, so even the slightest scratch couldnt be ignored.

Ugh!

Oh, I finally landed a hit!

Between attacks, Vakalas arm bent like a whip and touched Harunas cheek. Normally, it would be a minor injury, but as mentioned above, his attacks are poisonous. Haruna immediately took the antidote that she had put in her teeth beforehand, but this was only a stopgap measure. Its not something that can completely cure the deadly poison in her body, and is only a temporary measure to allow her body to move. Thats why she cant take any more attack, and she cant let the match to drag on.

Now, what are you going to do, Haruna-chan!? How are you going to get out of this predicament!?

As soon as they landed on the ground, Vakala shot a large number of bone needles from his abdomen. Haruna was hit in the arms and legs by some of these needles, but she was able to knock down most of them as she moved forward. Then, she slashed the three arms that came at her and threw her Doggan Staff.

Being in a pinch is something usual!

Nuuuh!?

The Doggan Staff pierced Vakalas upper body, giving him a strong impact that he would have been blown away if he hadnt held his ground. However, Harunas onslaught didnt end there. She grabbed Vakalas and immediately used her Aiki.

Hou. So this is Haruna-chans sorcery that Ive been hearing about. I see, I cant move my body at all. The current Kiras body is undergoing complex changes, but you still can do it. Moreover, the flow of magic power has stopped. I didnt know this technique could seal magic as well.

Haruna used her Aiki for the first time in this battle, and its very effective even against Vakala. To the untrained eye, it appears as if Haruna simply grabbed one of Vakalas arms, but in fact, no matter how much power Vakala exerted, he couldnt even move a single finger.

Its evolving day by day. Also, its not sorcery, but a crystallization of martial art. Ive experienced Vakala-sans way of fighting in the fight against Hund-san, so I already know how to use Aiki against such an opponent. Your flame breath also wont hit me since your mouth isnt facing toward me.

I see. Certainly, the manipulation of muscles and bones is similar to Hunds ability. But Haruna-chans what are you going to do now? Even if you use this technique to lock me, you are the one who will be at a disadvantage as time passes, you know? Needless to say, you know that the bones I just shot were also poisoned. Soon, you will feel numbness and intense pain spreading throughout your body, and you wont be able to fight.

Haruna-chan?

For a moment, Vakala thought that the poison has spread and she is no longer able to speak. However, hes still being restrained by her aiki.

Belial Shade.

Guooooooh!?

The reason Haruna was silent was because she was chanting a magic she wasnt familiar with. The bottomless intangible shadow was created on the floor at Vakalas feet. This magic, which was once used by her master Deris, is a terrifying one that drops the target into an abyss and makes them into mincemeat. The shadow of Belial Shade that Haruna created is smaller than that of Deris, and its obvious that shes less familiar with this type of magic than with the poison and gravity magic she usually uses. But even so, the power is still based on magic power. The abyss, where the blades of darkness that shatter everything stir, bites into Vakalas legs.

So that was your plan! You stopped me to beat me with this magic! Indeed, you can beat Kira if you tear the flesh and armor altogether!

Thats right! I really want to fight more, but the poisons time limit doesnt seem to allow me to do that! So, please go down obediently!

You have a cute face, but youre doing something nasty! Nuooooh!

Vakala, whose lower body is trapped in darkness, struggled. The muscles and bones, which had been locked with aiki, began to move forcibly. The muscles of the legs were strengthened, and the bones were used to create armor. The sharpness of Belial Shade, which until then had been steadily chipping away Vakalas flesh, was slowly but clearly diminishing.

Fuhahaha. That was a little scary. I still cant move it directly, but I can make this kind of change now. It seems that the effect of your sorcery has decreased. Are you at your limit because of the poison, Haruna-chan?

Not at all! Will I fall first or will Vakala-san fall first. If its a battle of spirit and willpower, I will never lose!

Umu, normally, that line is used by those who act tough, but when Haruna-chan says it, it sounds convincing. Thats why, I will deliver the finishing blow. Look above.

Above? !?

While keeping her gaze as is, Haruna searched for signs above her head. Then, she felt an unnaturally huge magic power swirling there.

Well, theres nothing to be afraid of. Its just Graviton Hole. However, its a little bigger. I cant skillfully use magic in this state, so its quite bland.

Vakala said so as if its something trivial, but the magic above them is far from being trivial. A super-massive black hole, which broke through the ceiling of the laboratory and covered the entire space, was looking down on Haruna. Moreover, it was gradually beginning to fall to the ground.

I poured all the magic power into that thing. I dont mind the endurance contest, but I want to win. Unlike Haruna-chan, it wont affect the user even if it falls. Well, if it falls further down through here, not only you, but also your friends might be in danger.

Haaaaaaa!

Haruna tries to make Vakala fall into the mincing machine in the abyss, but its clear that the fall of the black hole is faster than the fall of Vakala. At this rate, Haruna will be sucked into the black hole, and even Chinatsu, Touko and the others will be caught up in it.

Ugh! Vakala-san, isnt it against the rules to use zombies!? According to the rules, Carmines forces should be limited to four people!

What, after all this time you want to say its against the rules? The use of zombies is essentially the same as the use of tools. Who would count the weapons you picked up in the battlefield? Dont disappoint me just because youre in a predicament, Haruna-chan.

Tools, huh. I dont really like that way of calling it!

Its up to you how you think about it. Still, is it okay? You dont have the time for such silly question

No, it was an important confirmation!

Saying so, Haruna looked up and had a very nice expression on her face. Then, she suddenly opened her pouch, and something red appeared from there.

T-That guy is!

After all, the one who should defeat the Demon King is the Great Hero, right?

The one who jumped out of Harunas pouch was Gobuo clad in hero-ish equipment.

Goobu!

Immediately after jumping out of the pouch, Gobuo held up two swords and slashed them with a shout. They left flames trails and cut off Vakalas head in his astonishment.