The headless Celia stumbles slightly, but light envelopes her wound immediately.

Celia: Wonderful, Master! That was a wonderful sword technique!!

But even if the Magic is guaranteed to deliver certain death, there is one who will not die.

Celia: But for a person who has endured [100 Years], its now just a childs play.

Kurara: [100 Years].......?

Kurara tilts her head.

Celia: Yes, I lost to an amazing [Magician].

Kurara: Thatsquite an..amazing feat..I look forward..to that...Magicians.future.

Kurara kicks the ground hard.

She steps on top of Celias sword that was aiming for her legs, and as she jumps into the air, she strikes Celias heart!

Kurara: I also..have a[Magician].......Im betting.on..

HIIIIIN!! (sfx)

The cold sound of steel. At the same time, Celias healed arms flies away.

Celia: Amazing, Master Kurara! Your sword is simply awe-inspiring!

Kurara: Thank..you..

Kurara flips in the air and kicks the side of a building, and cuts off Celias leg at the ankle.

Celia: I see...It would be foolish of me to take you on, Master Kurara.

Kurara: Then..please..retreat

Celia: Hm.

Celia lets out an inaudible groan.

But all eyes turns towards the source of the <BLOODLUST> that appears on the scene.

Hello I see that everyones here.

There appeared a man holding a cigarette in his mouth.

His expression was one of pure fatigue, but although he faced 3 [Extreme]s, his continued nonchalance and uncaring attitude was eerie.

Oh, Im too old to have such young girls stare at me like that. You make me blush.

The man put on a troubled smile.the man known as the [Ruler], Marionette.

Kurara: Celia..stand up.. Celia: .........yes.

<Analysis of Combat Strength>.

At that moment, all of the [Extreme]s determine the Marionette to be the weakest of the group.

Hence, he is the first target to be eliminated.

Wow so scary Thats why a small fry like me should not come to these gatherings.

Floria: {Water Bullet}!!

Out of the 3, Floria who is the most adept with long-range attacks, fires the first Spell.

But the Marionette makes no moves and the Spell directly hits!!

His head crumbled away as.dirt fell to the floor.

Floria: A Golem?!

Of course. Why would I face monsters like you squarely head on?

As the Marionettes body turns into the original Golem, a voice is heard from somewhere else.

Kurara: ......where...is he?

Kurara stabs the grab with her sword to search, but she doesnt feel him anywhere.

Celia also uses her Magic Power like a radar but.nothing.

You took such good care of me last time. The funny thing is though, once you win against an opponent, you tend to underestimate them. This old man prefers to lose his first fight for that reason.

The Marionette blows out a purple smoke.

He suddenly appeared way out in the distance than before.

But its likely that that figure is also a Golem.

If I do so, it makes <WINNING> the second round much easier, right?

Floria: Coward!

The Marionette shrugs off Florias words.

I prefer it if you called me clever. Well, honestly, this wouldnt work on anyone whos aged a bit though.

No one could detect the Marionettes presence.

So the reason you lost today...would be your youth and inexperience.

Kurara: Im..actually..quite old but.

Oh, please excuse me.

The Marionette apologizes immediately for his rudeness.

Well.regardless, the reason why I came here today was to deliver the Declaration of War from my [client].

Behind the Marionette, a girl appears.

Behind the girl, Rose, fast asleep, appears.

As soon as they saw Rose, Celia and Floria sucked in their breath.

We will be the ones to take the [Saint].

Celia: ........the Demon Race....

Celia exhales slightly at the girls words.

The [Demon King]s resurrection is near.

With that, the girl behind the Marionette disappears.

It was all an illusion. That is why Floria..

Floria: Celia!

Celia: What, [Extreme] of [Water]?

Floria: <PUNCH THROUGH> the earth!

Celia: I see.

Celia nods and with strengthened feet, she kicks the ground until it collapses!!!

<DON!!!!!!> (sfx)

For a single moment, the ground bulges and a large wave pulses out to its surroundings and shakes the earth.

The Golem that was posing as the Marionette could not remain standing and fell to the floor.

Floria: [Rising Dragon Gate] {Water Fall}

In that situation, being the only one who could move, Floria jumps on top of the water and looks around her surroundings.

Floria: Kurara! 10 OClock from your direction! Hes up the path where you turn right!

.......are you kidding me?

The Marionette is shocked as his exact hiding spot is revealed.

You caused an Earthquake to stop my movement and identified my location. You guys are really unbelievably frightening.

But the Marionette did not run.

Hmmmmm but yeah. I dont think its very manly of me to run away from girls.

Kurara: .......you will.spill.everything you know..

While the earth shook, she moved through the air in a blink of an eye and came in range with the Marionette as she spoke.

Oh, definitely not.

The Marionette takes out a black sphere and swallows it.

Have you...already forgotten my Wizard Title?

Kurara: Prepare yourself. <QUASI MAGIC>THE RULERS MAGIC

At that moment, the 3 were swallowed by darkness.

<<<<>>>>

Igni: And then, what happened?!

At Ignis words, Florias treatment was complete, but she fell silent for a moment.

Floria: I...I was able to return using my [Magic]. But..only I returned. I havent seen Celia or Kurara..

Edward: Whwhat do you mean by [Quasi-Magic]?!?!

Edward panics and asks hurriedly.

Floria: I dont know.we were trapped in a strange [world]. But that wasnt true [Magic]. It didnt create something from nothing...I believe it used a [world] that existed. It was a [quasi-construction of a world]. So...we were.in a different [world].......

Igni: What about the Marionette?!

Floria: I didnt see him in that [world]. I think..he ran..thats my guess.

Igni grinds his teeth hard.

Igni: Edward, please contact Yoori. Please ask him to come to Roses inn.

Edward: Understood! What will you do, Igni!?

Igni: I have more questions for Miss Floria.

Edward: Then I will see you at the [Saint]s inn!

With that, Edward sprints away.

Igni helps Floria who is weak and stumbling and heads towards the inn.

Several eyes watched and monitored them from behind.

From the shadows, they were watching Ignis group.