Shortly before Inglis and Rafinhas encounter with Black MaskThe subjugation of Magic Stone Beasts that Ripple had summoned in the subspace was still continuing.

Chiyaat~

Zashiin!

Yuas hand knives slashed the stronger Magic Stone Beasts that were approaching her from both sides, cutting them into two.

Y-, youre really incredible, senior Yua!

Liselotte who watched it unfolding in front of her couldnt help but be amazed.

Even that Inglis couldnt defeat Magic Stone Beasts bare-handed. Just how on Earth did Yua do it?

She didnt know, but, even more than that, Yua was extremely reliable. They had killed quite a lot of Magic Stone Beasts, probably a few dozens, but they would never be able to do that without Yuas strength.

Thank you, sharpie.

Y-, youre welcome

But still, Liselotte would appreciate it if she didnt address her with strange nicknames.

But Im getting a little bit tired.

Y-, yesso am I

They had been battling continuously without a break, with the power of their Gifts at full throttle. The sentiment was shared not only between Yua and Liselotte alone, but also the rest of the team.

The same was true for Principal Miliera and Silva who had been supplying Ripple with their mana to summon Magic Stone Beasts.

Hows on your end, Mister Silva?

Im having it tough. But, Lady Ripple is still taking in our power, isnt she!?

Yes. Youre right

The summoning of the Magic Stone Beasts had yet to hit an end. Principal Miliera and Silva could feel it with their senses.

That means we cant rest! Let us continue!

Yes! Everyone! The next batch is coming! Please be careful!

The Principal and Silva strained all their strength to supply Ripple with mana. The vortex-like distortion of space occurred yet again. This time, three of the strengthened Magic Stone Beasts appeared.

Ill count on you, everyone!

Silva offered a shout of encouragement while he provided Ripple with more mana, but then Silva noticed something amiss.

Hiinnnggggh!

The color of the black sphere around Ripples body changed, then a variety of colors blending together, turning into a shimmering rainbow color

Following that, the intensity of mana that Ripple sucked in became even stronger than before.

Uukgh!? Th, this is!?

I feel like my power is getting sucked even stronger than before!?

Its hard to keep up supplying the mana any longer!

Even though they barely endured the mana absorption, the subjugation of the three Magic Stone Beasts was still ongoing.

Yua went to destroy one of them head-on, while Liselotte drew the attention of another. The last Magic Stone Beast was gathering its strength to launch heat rays over a wide area.

I shant let you!

Thinking of neutralizing its attack, Liselotte attempted to use her Gift, but

Shinng!

The pair of white wings from her Gift disappeared, it hit the limit of its endurance.

!? Someone, please stop it!

I will!

Leones great blacksword Artifact extended, knocking the Magic Stone Beast off.

Thank you so much, Leone!

Nice going, girl number 2.

Whilst dealing with a Magic Stone Beast still, Yua also praised Leone.

But sorry, Im at my limits!

The isolating subspace disappeared, and their view returned to the large classroom they were in before.

Im sorry, me too!

And me!

Those were the students who had space-isolating Artifacts just like Leone. They were all out of power, and it became difficult for them to continue maintaining the subspace any longer.

Everyones hit their limitsIs it too difficult to continue anymore!?

At any rate, we should kill the Magic Stone Beasts that are here now!

At Principal Milieras command, Yua immediately waved her hand sword.

There!

The head of the Magic Stone Beast that Yua faced fell off. However, the Magic Stone Beast that Liselotte fought was still at full health.

While the Magic Stone Beast that Leone had knocked away had gotten onto its feet and began to gather energies again.

Its coming again!

Okay, let me!

Silva stood up to lend a hand, but the moment he leaped to his feet, a strong spell of dizziness attacked him.

Supplying mana to Ripple, which had got progressively more intense, had put a larger strain on him than expected.

Ugh!?

With no one stopping it in time, the Magic Stone Beast fired the balls of heat, that formed a complete circle, towards them. So far, they managed to survive without being shot at, but their prevention finally fell short.

Aaah!!

O-, oh no!

As screams rose, a four-legged silhouette sparkling in blue and purple entered the path of the heat ray heading for the students. It was hit by the heat rays and violently burst into glitter!

Kabooom!

The explosion and the heat rays momentum canceled each other.

! That lightning beast was!?

As though they responded to Leones voice, four more of those lightning beasts appeared. They surrounded the Magic Stone Beast all at once.

The Magic Stone Beast went to attack the lightning beasts by striking them, but the very moment its hand touched one of them

BOOoomm!!

The lightning beast exploded. The Magic Stone Beasts arm flew off due to it.

Grraaaawr!?

The other three lightning beasts then hurled their bodies against the frustrated Magic Stone Beasts before concurrently exploding. In the end, the Magic Stone Beast exploded and vanished.

Get away! Young Lady Althea!

Accompanying those words, the lightning beasts reappeared yet again and headed towards the last remaining Magic Stone Beast that was engaged with Liselotte.

!?

As though taking over Liselottes place after she retreated, the lightning beasts rushed towards the Magic Stone Beast. It then suffered the same fate as the previous one, exploded, then vanished.

After the flash of light that enveloped the large classroom had died down, the figure of a young man appeared at the entrance door.

Big brother!

Yo. Well, you seeIm sure there are lots you wanna say, but let me give you a hand here.

Scratching the back of his head, Leon gave his sister a slightly ashamed smile.