And———– one more thing.
The reason I was able to withstand the use of the Forbidden Curse.
One of the factors was……
[……Most likely, its effect hasn’t worn off yet.]
I can’t confirm it.
But if it had worn off, I would have felt it sowhere during this battle.
The mont the effect ended.
Ikusaba Asagi's Buff Skill.
It was probably still affecting my status correction.
Even after Asagi’s death———— her skill’s effect had persisted.
Right…… I should check my status window————
……but I stop myself halfway through the thought.
Right now, my window is open in front of Kashima.
It must still display the buff icon, the [ ] effect.
I recall the way Kashima had seen Asagi off.
————To her, right now, that plus must be……
The only lingering trace of Asagi still "persisting" in this world.
You could look at it that way.
……If so.
Until Asagi’s skill fades away……
Or until Kashima returns my status window of her own will……
I feel——— it’s best to leave it as it is.
At that mont, one of Neia’s holy knights rushes toward , probably to give first aid.
I motion with my hand, telling him "it's not necessary".
[I’m fine. For now, focus whatever help you can on Hijiri and Sogou.]
The knight bows and hurries back.
[…………]
I touch my chest———–
The Great Sage’s robe that Seras had repaired for .
……Those words you entrusted to in the Disposal Ruins.
"Please———- defeat that Goddess."
[For now, I think I’ve managed to do that much…… ngh———-]
……Though I said I was fine……
That only ant I wasn’t at death’s door.
The damage I received from the Forbidden Curse was anything but small.
[———gh……]
I stumble, my legs giving way, my body tilting.
At that mont———- soone catches in their arms.
The next thing I hear is a voice, filled with quiet reminiscence.
[We did it, Touka.]
[……Yeah.]
The one supporting was……
[I’m glad you’re safe too——— Eve.]
[Umu.]
[Pii♪]
[Pigimaru…… you’ve done well too.]
Eve seems to have understood Pigimaru’s condition at a glance.
She turns her face slightly.
[So that one lying face-down over there is Vysis huh.]
[No.]
[Hmm?]
[That’s the sh*tty goddess.]
Eve gives a faint smile.
[Judging by that bleeding, I was worried…… but it seems your life isn’t in danger.]
I look around.
Nyantan seems safe too.
I also spot Gio, and Loqierra perched on his shoulder.
Seras still stands, sword at the ready, facing Vysis.
Over her shoulder, Seras calls out.
[Eve——— thank goodness you’re safe.]
[Umu…… I’m overjoyed to live and see you all again like this.]
Eve turns back toward the direction they ca from.
[Right now, everyone inside and outside the castle is working to purge the Sacrants that Vysis unleashed. I see———- so that’s why their movents slowed just before we arrived here. It must have been because Vysis ended up in that state.]
Eve nods reassuringly.
[Thanks to Loqierra, the number of Sacrants released has been kept low. Considering our forces, it shouldn’t be a major concern. And according to Loqierra, the ones appearing now are specialized for fighting Deities. aning that for any other race———- against us, they should be easier to handle than before.]
So we don’t have to worry much about the overflowing Sacrants then.
Which ans the real concern is————
[Are Hijiri and the others okay?]
Eve seems worried too.
She and Hijiri go way back; it’s natural she’d be concerned.
As for Sogou……
[……Honestly, I don’t know yet.]
So people are administering first aid right now.
……Still…..
Yeah, there's what happened with Hijiri but———-
Sogou really ca through.
At that last mont.
To think she’d pull off sothing so reckless.
I have no idea what she did.
What exactly happened before my eyes……
In that instant, it was impossible to fully grasp.
Even now, all I know is……
"Sogou sohow dealt with the clone that was fighting Seras."
That’s all I can say for sure.
But that she did sothing insane——— that's sothing I can tell.
……………………….Sogou.
[Because of you……]
Through the gap between those giving first aid, I look toward her face.
[You really saved us. Truly.]
By the way, according to those who ran up to check on Munin……
"She’s only unconscious, her life isn’t in danger!"
———-that’s what they said.
Fugi looked visibly relieved.
But she soon went back to clinging to Hijiri, her face filled with worry.
The deep wound Hijiri took while shielding her……
From Fugi’s expression, she seed to be blaming herself.
At that mont……
[Touka.]
The voice calling out to ca from Loqierra, perched on Gio’s shoulder.
Still looking toward Vysis, she said……
[In the end, you really did push yourself too far…… but you did it.]
[Seems so.]
[For now, I want to celebrate that we beat Vysis…… but———]
While she spoke with Eve earlier, Loqierra had been observing Hijiri and Sogou.
I could tell she was thinking about sothing.
I imdiately asked.
[Do you know a way to help them?]
[……You’re as quick as ever. Errr…… there should be a secret room———- a lab of Vysis’ sowhere inside this castle. Nyantan, do you know anything?]
Nyantan had co over too.
[Yes———– if I recall correctly, that is. We couldn’t get close to that area before because of the flood of Sacrants, but now it should be safe.]
[ ! Can you take there right now!? If we could bring a few who can handle any remaining Sacrants, and maybe soone strong enough to carry heavy things, that’d really help……!]
[In that case, we can go with the sa group we had when we ca here.]
It was Eve who made the suggestion.
[———-Right! That helps a lot!]
Hearing their conversation, I spoke.
[Loqierra, just two quick things.]
[———-Keep it short, please.]
[I’ve stacked multiple Abnormal State Skills on Vysis. From your point of view, should it hold for a while longer?]
[……It should be fine.]
[Any additional restraints needed?]
[If she’s under , then there shouldn’t be any problem for now. Also———- Deities won’t truly "die" as long as their power of existence remains. To be absolutely sure, there’s one effective thod——— but I’ll explain that later.]
[Got it. That’s all I needed.]
[———–Then, Nyantan, please guide us! We’ll be back as soon as we can!]
With that, Loqierra and the others left the courtyard.
———-They must have an idea.
And…… frustrating as it was, there was nothing I could do in the realm of dicine or healing.
All I could do was entrust Hijiri and Sogou to the ones tending to them.
Then———– perhaps waiting for the right mont, Seras spoke to .
[Touka-dono, how is your body?]
[I can’t move too vigorously, but for now, I’m within the range of what I can call "fine". How about you?]
[I can maintain my Origin Regalia state a little longer. If I don’t consider using it again later, I could extend it even further but……]
So she’s already factoring in reactivation.
Still———- without Hijiri or Sogou available……
There might co a ti ahead when I’ll have to rely on Seras in that state again.
I can’t say there won’t be.
[Alright. Keep enough strength for another use. For now, stay alert.]
[Understood.]
Vysis remained facedown, barely moving.
The Abnormal State Skills were working properly……
Including .
……As long as range isn’t an issue, it’s the best skill for neutralizing an opponent.
Incidentally, was taking effect as well.
Thanks to its Anti-Divine effectiveness, it seed even stronger than usual.
I could confirm the other status effect gauges too……
As long as nothing irregular happens, this is just like back in the Disposal Ruins……
A semi-permanent infinite combo———- a perpetual skill loop.
[If there’s any concern…… it’s when , that near-total neutralization, wears off.]
In the Disposal Ruins, and worked together for a semi-permanent lock.
But those golden-eyed monsters couldn’t move at all while paralyzed.
Vysis, however, could still move under
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