Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia

Aine stripped off her negligee that had soaked sweat when she stood up from her bed. Her figure without a single string covering her body was exposed on the mirror, her fingertip traced the valley of her breast.

Even though her chest supposedly had a wind hole opened on it before, but now it didnt even have any scar already.

Queen Landreds poweris it.

Thinking back, she was a mysterious person. Even at Atlantis, Baldin was a country that had succeeded old legend, folklore, and ceremony all this time until now. Even knowledge of the past that had been lost from Vatlantis was surviving there.

The queen of Baldin stood at the summit of the countrys government, at the same time she was also the head priest. The queen was a person that managed various kind of divine work and should even be called as gods messenger. Perhaps the recovery magic that was performed on Aine like a miracle was also magic technology of ancient Baldin. Or perhaps it was Queen Landred that was special.

It even felt like that it was something connected to Kizunas power in some respect.

However it also looked like Landred herself wasnt that attached to the position of queen. Rather, it appeared that she felt attachment to her job as school nurse that she did at Ataraxia instead. From before she was a gentle and calm person that didnt seem like a queen, but recently it felt like she slacken down even more so than before.

Putting that asideI have to restart my training genuinely soon.

Aine sat on the floor and spread her legs still naked. Snow was falling outside, but the floor was faintly warm. That was because the magic formula carved on the floor board was giving effect like a floor heater.

Aine opened her groin widely on that floor and spread her legs with angle nearly 180 degree. Her stance was something that really couldnt be shown to other people with how all of her was exposed. And then like that she let her body fell forward. The tip of her breast touched the floor, and then she was falling further which pressed flat her whole breast. She maintained that posture for a while before she raised her body. Her breast that was clinging on the floor was slowly torn away from there. She continued that several times, and then next she twisted her body and caught the tip of her toe. Her breast was a hindrance each time she bent forward. It touched her foot, and when she dropped her body even lower, her breast shape distorted and parted to a shape that sandwiched her leg between them.

It was something that bothered even her this much, so surely Yurishia and Queen Landred had it even harder than her, Aine thought. Although, it didnt seem that Queen Landred was doing any practice.

When she stood up, this time she began flexibility exercise in standing posture.

She straightened her knees and bent forward. And then she spread her legs and twisted her upper body to left and right. Perhaps her body was still stiff because she was just awoke from sleep, it felt pleasant when she twisted her waist. When she shook her body with more force, her breast danced left and right as though it was swung around by her motion.

When she finished her flexibility exercise, next she did a handstand. It would be better if they had weight training machine, but unfortunately there wasnt even dumbbell here.

Nnku

However her breast forced back her body before she could bend her elbow.

Good grief

She repeated her motion several dozens of times even while complaining. Then next she threw herself down and began sit-ups. At that time the ring on her arm shined and flickered repeatedly.

Troublesome.

When she tapped the ring with her fingertip, a voice echoed inside her head.

Announcing to all of you noble warriors. An invasion of external enemy has been confirmed. People who received this message are assigned as soldier. Prepare to fight urgently.

Whats with this, geez

Aine stood up and pulled out a new pilot suit from the closet. It was something that she ordered from this worlds tailor, but it was surprisingly well made. At first she tried handing over her suit that had become tattered and consulted whether she could order the same thing to be made because she had nothing to lose, but unexpectedly a product that was almost exactly the same was finished. Perhaps this was also something due to a machine gods power.

If I remember right, the people of Baldin said that perhaps it was really duplicated by analyzing the original raw material I think.

The door was knocked when she was putting her foot into the new pilot suit.

Aine, you are awake?

Yes. Im in the middle of sortie preparation here.

The door was opened when she answered so and Gravel wearing a coat peeked in her face.

Are you okay?

Yes. If I dont obey the conscription, the penalty will have my ranking dropped down.

Aine sent her eye toward her bangle and confirmed her current ranking.

Rank 3624they really give no opening or negligence. When they understand that they can win without fighting, they come to challenge mercilessly arent they.

Of course they would. After all the position of ranking will change the condition of their whole lifelihood. Well, if its you Aine then you will be able to take back your ranking soon I guess.

Gravel, you are also conscripted?

Gravel smiled wryly and lifted her hand to show her blinking ring.

Aldea too. She is delighted with it.

The opponent?

I dont know. Probably it will be the magic weapon living at mountain peak area.

Monsterized wild animal and mechanical killing machine that looked like magic weapon were wandering around at the snow plain near the city. According to Baldins investigation, it seemed that the organism and mechanical weapon that were developed in the past for combat sparring partner might be moving automatically, something like that.

It seemed that they were originally developed for the sake of higher ranking, they boasted strength that couldnt be matched by lower ranking warrior. There was also rumor that perhaps these things going wild wasnt a conincidence, but Odin who was wishing for the emergence of even stronger warrior intentionally created such a situation despite the many sacrifices that resulted from it.

But there was no use thinking about such thing right now. At this rate Aine would be expelled from the apartment she was living at and driven out toward the slum that was distanced from the city center. The income that she, Gravel, and others earned was also used to provide for the livelihood of Landred and others. She had to return her ranking to before.

There is blizzard outside you know.

Looks like it. It obstruct the sight, so perhaps this is convenient for me who is a close range fighter.

Aines reply wasnt false courage or anything. If she circulated the energy that the core was generating a bit more than usual through her whole body and deployed Life Saver thinly on her body surface, then she would be able to block the cold to a certain degree.

If it was when she was going out for shopping or something else, she would wear winter outfit in order to refrain from consuming energy pointlessly, but it was a different story if it was for battle. In reality Gravel also took off the coat she was wearing and put it on the sofa before following behind Aine and exited the room.

After the two exited the apartment together, they followed the command of the ring and headed toward the outskirt of the city.

They were advancing toward the spreading snow plain at citys outskirt following the instruction. Needle-leaved trees were growing sparsely on the snow plain with forest spreading at far distance. It seemed the enemy was heading to this direction from the other side of the forest.

Two hundred warriors of Odin were forming a sloppy file to intercept the enemy while advancing inside the blizzard. Aine, Gravel, and Aldea who were equipping magic armor were also joining that troops file.

The magic armor Gravels body was equipping, Zoroshad its core reinstalled already and experienced an extensive power up. Even Aldea who was walking beside Gravel couldnt talk to her without really looking up.

The value of the new Zoros was a divinity number of 235000. It was even above Aines Zeros. But, the Corruption ArmamentSword Gatlingthat previously she could use by her own will now become unusable. It seemed that it was indispensable for the new Zoros to do Climax Hybrid, or maybe Kischarge Hybrid with Kizuna for it to be able to use its Corruption Armament.

Gravel turned around and focused her sight to the rear of the file from her high position.

However the number is too many just for exterminating wild animal and out of control magic weapon.

You are right, surely it will be a giant powerful monster that has never been seen before, or a pack with amazingly great number. Aa, Im feeling shivers just by imagining it

Aldea was in a good mood as usual.

You are really easygoing arent you.

Aldea smiled delightfully toward Aine who was replying in exasperation.

Aine just recover from your injury so dont force yourself okay? Or rather, dont take away my prey.

Yes yes, I plan to do just that. Im still not in my normal condition anyway, I intend to go through light rehabi

Aine felt some kind of presence at that time. It wasnt due to Zeross sense. It was something that was like an intuition that sensed something with Aines instinct as living thing. By coming to this world and fighting repeatedly, that kind of intuition became sensitive.

Perhaps Gravel and Aldea also felt something like her, their expression changed entirely.

And then a fierce explosion occurred at the front in the next moment.

Wha-!?

Red and orange colored light pillars were rising inside the hazy blizzard and pure white snow.

Gravel! Aldea!

Yeah!

The three immediately started to run. Right after that, the place they were standing at until just now was blown away by flame blast. The bombing flame was continuing along the troops file. The warriors of Odin were getting dispersed with screams rising out from their mouth. The people who were slightly late in reacting became prey at that place.

Thats some accurate sniping!

Yeah, to do something like that in the middle of this blizzard!

Ufufufu, it seems I can hold some expectation.

Sound of sword clashing against sword was resounding inside the blizzard while the three were running on the snow.

They are starting to fight already?

The enemys movement is fast. Also, is the opponent humanoid?

Aine stopped her feet.

Something passed through in front of her eyes. A sound that was like air being cut apart continued from behind.

Just now?

A scream of someone came from where that something was flying at. And then the sound of tree getting cutting down and collapsing roared thuderously.

Its coming back!

When Aine turned around at Aldeas yell, a sound of sharp cutting wind could be heard once more. And then it passed through the side of Aine and others.

It seems there are several of the same type.

Gravel drew out her Gunsword and loaded cartridge to the cylinder. Aldea also deployed the shield of her magic armorZeeland prepared for the enemy attack.

Aine focused her eyes on the blizzard.

Its coming.

The moment she thought that, sharp light pierced Aines body.

Kuh!

Aine!?

However Aine wasnt wounded, and she also didnt seem damaged at the outside.

Thats not physical attackoptical weapon, no magic weapon

Suddenly Aine felt strongly leaving out her body. She fell on her knee on the snow limply.

Aine! Are you okay!?

Aine turned toward Gravel that was about to rush to her and she thrust out her spreading hands.

Be careful! Its formidable!

A sharp shockwave was assaulting next. It cut apart the piling up snow and wind, becoming a sharp blade that was passing through the air. Aine and Gravel rolled to left and right and evaded that attack.

Right after they felt relieved from evading the attack, explosion occurred along the trajectory that was just got passed through.

Kyaaaa!

Uoh!?

Snow flew up like smoke along with the flame blast. It wasnt a mere shockwave, but an attack that was filled with some kind of magic power. Explosions were occurring one after another in a straight line.

Aldea!

When Gravel yelled, Aldea lined up her shields in front of Gravel. And then Gunswords muzzle was stuck out from the gap between those shields, aiming toward the direction from where the shockwave was coming from.

Bullet!

The Gunsword was also getting larger in both length and caliber matching with the enlargement of the magic armor. That muzzle spouted fire and dazzling fire opened holes in the blizzard. The bullets raised sparks, cutting apart the snow. A moment later, flame blast rose at the other side of the blizzard. And then bombardment was also attacking from the other side. Explosions roared around the three and snow and flame rained down.

Ku-!

Aine gritted her teeth while getting covered with snow.

At this ratebut, if the opponent is also using magic power.

Aine stood up and pushed her hands forward. Circle of light was spreading from her fingertips.

Code Breaker!

Aines figure changed instantly. Pink hair fluttered in the snow.

The magic power consumption in this power was minimal unlike in Lemuria. It was similar like when she were in Vatlantis, she could use Corruption Armament or Forbidden Armament.

Magic circle was surrounding around Aines body.

Large amount of beams were twisting like living thing while flying near in opposition.

HAAAAAAAAA!

The magic circle dome surrounding Aine increased in radiance. The flying beams crashed on Code Breaker and emitted dazzling light.

Eh!?

Surprisingly, the beams were tearing apart Code Breakers dome even while it was getting dissolved into letters and numerical formulas.

Its offsetting each other!?

The number of the beam the enemy launched was increasing, pushing back Aines Code Breaker.

Youuuu-!

The rotation of Code Breaker accelerated and reflected enemys beam. Aine reached out one of her hands and materialized one more magic circle. And then she grasped the weapon appearing from there.

Pulverizer. Ill fight with this!

Aine opened her thruster in full throttle. The snow under her feet got blown up as though it got hit with explosion. Pillar of snow with height that reached several meter rose up, and then Aines body flew into the blizzard as though she was shot there. Terrific acceleration G-force assaulted her whole body.

Aine was heightening the output of Code Breaker until the limit while pouring strength into Pulverizer that she was holding with both hands. She was going against the beams of the enemy that were attacking her like headwind while advancing. The light of the beams was strong, and thick. However they were being concentrated to the direction she was heading toward. It was the proof that she was nearing enemy.

HaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

A second light was shining to the limit and burst out along with terrible impact. The piled up snow was sent flying, then wind, snow, and light were whirling with Aine at the center like a sudden tornado. The warriors of Odin that seemed to be also nearby were visibly getting dragged to the sky.

A crater with depth of several meter suddenly appeared on the snow plain and exposed the frozen soil that was eternally under the snow.

At the center there was the figure of Aine and the enemy.

The muzzle of Aines Pulverizer was thrust on the enemys chest.

And then the scythe of the enemy was hung on Aines neck. The blade that could cut down that neck anytime was stopping just before it hit.

And then the finger of Aine that was hovering on Pulverizers trigger was also stopped just a millimeter before it was firing the weapon.

The two who were facing each other had their eyes opened wide in shock from seeing each others face.

Grace?

NeNee-sama?

The blade of the scythe was slowly removed away from Aines neck and it fell on the ground noisily. Pulverizer also slipped off from Aines hands.

Grace spread both her hands and leaped at Aine.

NEE-SAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

GRACE!

Aine caught Graces body and hugged that body strongly.

It wasnt a dream or illusion. It was the soft and warm body of her real sister.

Nee-sama-! Nee-sama! Nee-samaaaaaa!

Graces red eyes were trickling down tears unstoppably. Aines red eyes were also getting moist.

Thank you Graceyou are coming here for me arent you.

Grace was pushing her face on Aines chest while answering with a trembling voice.

Obviously! I searched for Nee-samau, until now, there was really a lot of trouble!

Aine was gently caressing Graces pink hair.

Yesthank you. Im sorry, Grace.

Grace was sniffing while shaking her head.

I, its fine, if its for Nee-samas sakethen, its nothing at all.

Are Kizuna and others together with you?

Aines chest was swelling with expectation. However Grace answered apologetically.

Nii-sama is heading to Thanatoss world right now. The students of Ataraxia, they are being kidnapped by that damned Thanatos.

I see

Aine answered looking a little bit dejected.

But, Im really happy that Grace came here. ReallyIm glad, I can meet you again.

Nee-sama

Both of them hugged each other once more.

Grace-sama!

A voice came from the other side of the vapor rising from the ground.

Zel!

Zelcyone rushed toward the twos side before she quickly kneeled.

Ainess-sama, my deepest apology for out late arrival. However

Zelcyone looked up at Aines face radiantly.

whats important above all is that you are safe.

Gravel and Aldea showed themselves from behind Aine.

Im sorry to interrupt this moving reunion, but Odins warriors will arrive soon. Now is the time if we want to escape.

Zelcyone-sama!

When Aine looked up, with Clayda as the first, the four Quartum were standing there. Clayda was yelling at them.

Enemy is coming! Are we meeting their attack?

Zelcyone stood up and spoke toward Aine.

Ill show the way to Oldium. Lets hurry.

Zelcyone turned on her heel and started to run. Aine, Grace, and then Gravel and Aldea followed behind her.

Aine, what about the others who were left behind?

Gravel referred to Queen Landred, and then the personnel who were on board Golden Dragon. Other than Gravel and Aldea, there were nearly a total of fifty personnel who were magic knight, engineer, or researcher.

Of course we wont abandon them. We are going to reorganize ourselves for a moment and then head back her to rescue them.

When Aine ignited her thruster and climbed to the edge of the crater, Clayda, Elma, Lunorlla, and Ramza, the Quartum were waiting there.

Lets hurry. This way.

They flew into the blizzard with bad visibility following Claydas guidance. They entered into the forest of needle-leaved trees with height that could reach a hundred meter and advanced by weaving through the tree gaps. Their field of vision opened after moving through enough distance.

When they came out of the forest, there Oldium that looked big like mountain with total length that surpassed two kilometer was landing. Its surface was frozen with snow piling up, it looked really like a snow mountain.

However Aines eyes were attracted to the mountain side of the mountain towering up behind it.

Thats?

There was some kind of manmade building at the slope of the mountain. She couldnt grasp its shape well because of the snow and ice covering it, but it even looked like a castle. Gravel also looked up at that building and frowned.

Just what kind of facility is placed at that kind of place?

Thats the palace before I become a god you know.

A voice that shouldnt be here came.

Aines breath stopped.

The moment when her chest was pierced was suddenly resurrected inside her head.

No way, she is here, why?

A human silhouette was in front of Oldium.

That figure was standing still on top of the pure white snow. A goddess clad in armor and accompanied by two dragons.

Machine god, Odinwhy

Aines eyes shook in despair.

Im sensitive to strength see. IMy power to detect high divinity number is even better than Thanatos you know? There is no way I will overlook a promising warrior that came to my world.

She was walking toward them on the snow while saying that with a smile.

Nee-sama. So thats the ruler of this world, machine god Odin?

Yesshe is a terrifying opponent. Probably, the current us cannot win.

The four Quartum were standing on the way of the approaching Odin.

Machine god Odinperhaps we are not a match against you. However, we wont be defeated that easily.

Clayda readied her Selene. Elma with her hammer, Lunorlla her twin swords, Ramza her tomahawk, each of them prepared their respective weapon and took a stance that could attack anytime.

However Odin didnt look concerned at all, she left behind foot track on the snow, walking toward Quartum.

I welcome you all. Welcome to Odin world. This is a world where only strength has meaning. If you all are strong, then surely it will please you.

Cold sweat trickled down Clayda;s cheek.

Her distance with Odin was roughly five meter.

She was lost whether to attack or not.

Whats with this person? She is just too defenseless, its like she isnt even looking at us.

While all those were going on, Odin bumped into the body of the four and she kept advancing without stopping by pushing aside Elma and Lunorllas body.

Honestly, with the current divinity number you all have there is nothing worth considering, but perhaps you will grow from here on, and even if its no good you can still become underdog for other.(TN: The underdog here has different meaning. In dog fighting ring, sometimes weak dog will be used to teach other dog to fight. Dog with more potential will be faced with the weak dog so the dog can win and get more confidence. Sometimes the weaker dog will even have their mouth bound up so they cannot hurt the prized dog.)

Odin wasnt talking to Quartum. It seemed that Odin wasnt seeing anything other than Grace and Zelcyone. For Odin, Quartum was an existence at the level of rock or grass at roadside.

Elma instantly showed a furious expression and raised her hammer.

Dont screw around!

The hammer of Elmas magic armorRunirhad special power. It was a power that twisted cause and effect and forcefully prioritized the effect. Even if the opponent evaded the hammers attack, the fact that they evaded would be made to not exist and the effect that they were struck by the hammer would be prioritized by this ability.

That power was working even against Odin.

The reason it could be stated as fact was,

Because the hammer struck Odins head.

Aine gulped.

It hit

Fear was welling up inside his heart along with that whisper.

Odins leg stopped.

And then she looked up at the hammer above her head as though she only noticed it just now.

Mythis is rare.

And then she glared at Elma.

U

Elma was overwhelmed just from that and she drew back while holding her hammer.

Ho, how is it? Now you rea, realize, my strength?

Elma was completely pressured by Odin even though her mouth was bluffing. Even though she had hit her with a critical hit, but Odin acted like she was only getting hit by raindrop. The inside of Elmas heart was in pandemonium even if she was acting tough.

Wha, what in the world, this person is!? There is not even a little bit of damage?

Odin looked around at Quartum around her once more.

I didnt notice at all because Fafnir is not reacting. But, that weapon is the same type with Gungnir. Thats really rare.

Aine recalled when her chest was pierced by Odin.

Indeed that attack was strange. She got blown away before she even realized it, the memory of her getting pierced by Gungnir before that, and the memory of her Life Saver getting smashed even further before only came to her mind after that. It was as though the result happened first and the facts were only created later to match that result.

Odin was staring scrutinizingly at Elmas hammer with deep interest. But, her expression immediately changed into disappointment.

Its power is too weak. This hammer is a weapon of the same type with Gungnir butthats really rare but, its too lacking in destructive power. You wont be able to defeat your enemy with power like that.

Wha

Odin said whatever she pleased to Quartum, but they could do nothing but feeling vexed.

We are absolutely no match against that.

They could only give up with those words that were informed to them by their instinct.

The dragon head standing by behind Odin, Fafnir reacted to the existence of Grace and Zelcyone. Its eyes shined and raised a growling voice threateningly.

Odin faced Grace and Zelcyone as though she had completely forgotten the existence of Quartum and smiled.

You two have promise. I welcome you, warriors who arrived from another world.

Zelcyone smiled fearlessly without getting overwhelmed.

So my existence is being recognized. Im really filled with awe.

Zelcyone was staring at Odins eyes while saying that.

Heart Rebuild.

Magic circle emerged in Zelcyones eyes, its light was transcripted to Odins only remaining eye.

!?

Odins complexion changed.

Whathis, is

Aine and others who saw that began to make commotion.

Zel, dont tell me you did Heart Rebuild?

As expected from Zel! You did well!

Quartum also showed smiling face as though they were saved.

Zel-sama, thats too amazing!

Just within that instant, as expected from Zel-sama!

And then they spoken words that praised Zelcyone from their mouths.

Fufu, I have finished confirming that Heart Rebuild also work against machine god in the battle against Osiris. Whats left is only thinking the way to use it even more effectively. Ill pile up brainwashing over and over like this and turn you into a living corpse.

Zelcyone made a satisfied smile, she then approached Odin and peered into her eye.

Gah!?

The next moment, Zelcyones body was blown away.

Wha!

Zelcyones body passed through beside Grace and charged into the forest far behind. The sound of trees getting snapped was reverberating from inside the forest.

Zel!?

Cold sweat was flowing inside Graces chest in a complete change from her previous relieve. And then she gulped in shock the moment she saw the eye of Odin who was making a fearless smile.

Zels technique is

Zelcyones magic circle was vanishing from Odins right eye.

You all really amused me. Perhaps I ought to thank Thanatos for this.

Odin made a cruel smile and put her hand on her eye patch at her left eye.

Dont tell me.

Something cold was creeping up Aines back.

One more eye appeared from under the eye patch.

It was a gem eyeball with beautiful brilliance. Beautifully shining precious gem was inserted there in place of eye, various magic formula was emerging and vanishing on it.

Any kind of suggestion or hypnotism wont work to this eye. In addition it also can deal against any kind of magic. For example, Aine. Even you Code Breaker too.

!!

Aines forehead was drenched with sweat.

Certainly you can use Code Breaker to dissolve the shield that I made. But, it wont work against I myself.

Grace bit her lips to stop her body from shivering and pulled out feather from the wing of her magic armorKoros.

You bastardhow dare you, did that to Zel.

She changed the shape of the feather into a scythe and took a fighting stance.

Aine also faced Odin and raised her fist.

Thats pointless. I wish you all wont render futile all my troubles of summoning you all from another world with great pain.

Dont screw around! Try to think about our feeling who were summoned to this world by your own convenience just to keep fighting until death!

However Odin was staring at Aine with a cold eye and her inorganic inhuman gem eye.

There is no need at all to think about something like the feeling of you all.

Why! If you introduce yourself as god even as a joke, then why will you do things that torment humans!?

The reason is simple. Because you all are weak existences.

Wha

Aine couldnt close back her opened mouth.

Powerless and incompetent existence, why would I have to be considerate to such thing?

Eexactly because they are weak existence without power, that they need help isnt that right!

You dont understand. Exactly because they have low ability and a worthless existence, that they dont need help. If its an existence with high ability and possess power, then their existence can be recognized, their existence value can also be acknowledged. They also have value to be helped. But, helping a human without any ability whatsoever, just what value is there in doing that? Its the same whether an incompetent person exist or not. No, rather they are only consuming energy, just by existing itself is a sin for them.

Anger was also blazing inside Graces eyes.

Its intolerable for people with low ability to even exist. It doesnt matter how many powerless mass die. Is that the rule of your world?

However Odin smiled at Grace.

You dont need to worry. Because I dont mind your existence in this world. Ill allow you to become a warrior for my sake, as Odins warrior.

Ill begging off from becoming something like that!

Grace swung her scythe. At that time, something glistened on her left wrist.

What?

You actually dont have the right to refuse. You are already Odins warrior.

A silver ring was fitted on Graces left arm. And then the number of 58925 emerged there.

This issince when, something like this is

Grace, as expected this person is unforgivable.

Magic circled unfolded on Aines back.

Grace also nodded in respond.

Yes, thats also what Im thinking.

Grace separated herself from Aines side and moved to a position that wouldnt be affected by Code Breaker.

Gravel and Aldea also took distance from Aine and deployed to surround Odin. And then Gravel pointed the giant muzzle of Gunsword at Odin while Aldea lined up her shield in preparation to attack.

The four Quartum also readied their respective weapon and searched for opening in Odin from behind.

Aine faced Odin and closed the distance slowly.

Ill break Odins shield. And then you all suppress the dragon head.

Grace and Gravel nodded.

Got it.

Then Ill land the finishing blow with Pulverizer.

Aine leaped toward Odin right as she said that.

Lets fight one more time! Odin!

Aines Code Breaker and Odins shield of light clashed once more. And then, the two shields were annihilated similarly like before along with a fierce flash.

Bullet!

Gravels Gunsword immediately spouted fire. The large caliber particle cannon flew toward Odin. However Fafnir blocked that.

Kuh

Fafnir that could block even Pulverizers bombing was also unaffected by Bullet that had been powered up by core reinstall. Fafnir opened its mouth and inside light and lightning were whirling. That radiance was reflected on Gravels eyes.

!!

Tremendous light swallowed Gravel like gods lightning.

Gravel!

Aldea stood in the way by deploying her shield instantly in the front. However Fafnirs attack could only be blocked just for a moment.

KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Zeels shield was broken and the magic armor of the two was destroyed to pieces. The body of the two who were left only in their pilot suit rolled on the snow slidingly.

HAAAAAAAAAAAA!

At that time Grace thrust Koross scythe at the other head of Fafnir.

What the-, its hard-!

The scythe was absorbing magic power and dissolving the deployed shield of Fafnir while pressing on. By all rights Fafnir should have been bisected right into two already, but it blocked the scythe with fierce sparks scattering around.

KuHarvest!

The large amount of light feather flying out from Koross wings pierced Fafnir. The shining feathers were sucking out the magic power for making doubly sure.

UAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Grace was continuously sucking magic power with all her strength. Fafnirs resistance was gradually weakening in proportion with that. However, what was essential was Odin herself. What Grace was doing was nothing more than holding back one of Odins follower.

Please! Nee-sama!

Aine who negated Code Breaker pushed forward Pulverizer with one hand.

And then a moment faster than AIne, Quartum leaped toward Odins back.

Odins lips slackened down slightly and she took out Gungnir. That was the peerless spear that once drove Aine to the abyss of death.

Clayda, Elma, Lunorlla, and Ramza howled.

URaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Quartums sure kill attacks were unleashed simultaneously from behind.

Odin couldnt be defeated by those attacks.

Aine and also Quartum themselves understood that.

But, there was wordless cooperation in this action.

Aine and Quartum matched their timing even without any advance arrangements.

Quartum was faster than Aine just for an instant.

That was decoy.

It was likely that Gungnir would drive away Quartum. Perhaps they would die from that attack.

But even soAine gambled.

That the slight opening that they created would defeat Odin.

This was a do-or-die attack that was launched with that determination.

Aine also understood that.

Everyone.

Pain ran through Aines heart.

Tears were blurring her eyes.

But, in exchange,

Ill absolutely defeat Odin!

Aine readied Pulverizer and charged to aim at that instant of opening.

However,

That instant didnt come.

Wha,

Grace opened her eyes wide in shock.

The sure kill, critical hit that Quartum launched.

Odin received all of it with her back.

She didnt even turn around. She didnt even glance.

As though she had completely forgotten something like Quartums existence.

Odin wasnt looking at anything except Aines existence.

Aines finger touched on the trigger of Pulverizer.

UWAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

There wasnt any opening or anything.

But it was already at the range where missing was absolutely impossible. And then it was still a range that Gungnir couldnt reach.

She pulled the trigger with superb timing.

Yes, she pulled.

She should have pulled it already.

-!?!!

Gungnir pierced Pulverizer.

!?

And then a great explosion occurred inside Aines arm.

KYaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

That intense explosion torn off Zeross armor and shredded apart Aines body. The snow was vaporized instantly and giant smoke was rising up to the sky with mushroom shape.

Ne, Nee-sama-!

Grace whose attention was taken by Aine created an opening in her battle against Fafnir. And then in that moment Fafnir bit on Koross wings.

Kuhyou!

The wing of Koros was plucked off atrociously and Graces body fell on the snow.

Guh! Ne, Nee-sama-

Grace immediately raised her body and leaped grovelingly into the space that was filled with vapor. She advanced by parting through smoke and then found an atrocious figure collapsing in front of Odin.

NEE-SAMAAAAA!

Grace rushed at the collapsing Aine.

Odin was looking down coldly at that figure and she lightly put Gungnir on her shoulder with a light wave.

Now then, with this Ill take the reward as the winner.

You bastard

Graces tear was flowing in frustration and she gritted her teeth toward her helplessness.

Lets see, Code Breakerfrom Aine. Harverstfrom Grace. As for Zelcyoneperhaps Ill take the mental attack ability for now. From Gravel isBullet. And from Aldea isshield.

At that moment, something important felt like it was lost from Graces bodyit was such a sensation.

Work hard from here on too. For my sake.

With our trump card ability stolenwhat are youtelling us to do.

Grace glared at Odin with rage boiling in her heart. However Odin didnt even pay that any attention.

Hm? Aa, are you talking about, if you cannot raise your ranking because your main ability is taken away? At that time, lets see.

And then Odin said lightly.

You can just die then.

Battleship Ataraxia was hiding its frame inside Thanatoss sea of cloud.

During the time before they arrived at Thanatoss world, they attempted to break into another world several times and raised their proficiency in handling the ship. Thanks to that they managed to infiltrate quietly into Thanatoss world.

Nevertheless, its too rash to think that Thanatos doesnt notice.

Reiri crossed her arm and gazed outside from the window in the hangar.

Nothing could be seen outside due to the white cloud covering everything. When thinking that there might be something lurking inside this cloud, anxiety that couldnt be contained attacked them.

It was a hangar that was comparatively small inside battleship Ataraxia. The preparation for the rescue mission was progressed there. Kizuna, Himekawa, Yurishia, and Valdy were given explanation by Reiri, while around them the staff of research department with Kei in the lead were moving around busily.

Reiri faced Kizuna and others and spoke with emphasize.

Listen, this time the objective is rescue. Avoid battle to the best of your ability.

Kizuna nodded with a nervous look.

Roger. The one infiltrating will be me and Valdy. I also tried testing whether Eros has properly copied the ability, but it was really a perfect stealth ability. I think we can do this without any problem.

Also bring Himekawa together with you.

Himekawa who suddenly got the talk directed to her made a surprised face.

Eh? I, I am? But

Keis window appeared in front of the bewildered Himekawa.

No need to worry. We have confirmed that if Valdy and Kizunas stealth ability is combined, they can take along one more person stealthily.

Yurishia pouted in dissatisfaction.

Why is it Hayuru? I think that I will be useful when push comes to shove though?

However Reiri shook her head.

No. Crosss bombardment is too conspicuous. Perhaps it wont matter in the extraction, but in the case that the team is forced with the necessity to battle enemy while infiltrating, Himekawas Neros is more fitting for that.

In addition, we also cannot leave this battleship completely defenseless. There is a need to reserve a powerful firepower.

Geezit cant be helped.

Yurishia accepted the decision reluctantly with unsatisfied face.

Himekawa peered into Kizunas side face with a glance. Kizuna was staring at the floating window projected behind Reiri. The position of battleship Ataraxia and megafloat Ataraxia that was their rescue target was displayed there. Speaking in earth common sense, there was approximately a hundred kilometer distance. Reiri was speaking while looking up at that map.

First travel until Megafloat Ataraxia. And then leave the command to Valdy when you are infiltrating. Kizuna and Himekawa, you two obey Valdys instruction.

Roger.

Kizuna and Himekawa replied in unison.

After infiltrating Kizuna will take command. If you judge that rescue is impossible then come back. But, in the case you mange to link up with the captured students and judge that rescue is possible, move to the next step.

Next step?

First go to the hangar at Nayuta Lab. There should be five transport vehicles and also ten helicopters there. Make the research department student to prepare the takeoff. Lets seeKurumizawa should be there. Make her do it.

Got itcan those transport vehicles and helicopters carry all the students?

Its possible somehow if you stuff them in. You can leave the work of gathering the students and grouping them to Hyakurath. If you cannot load all of them in, then enter the students into container and carry it with magic armor or whatever. Adapt with the situation.

A, aa

He thought that sounded rough, but in this situation some recklessness and forcefulness couldnt be avoided.

And then while that operation is being doneKizuna, you will do Connective Hybrid.

Ha!?

As expected even Kizuna was shocked. There was really no composure at all in him to do that kind of thing in that kind of situation. However Reiri answered before Kizuna could voice his question.

It will take thirty minutes for the preparation to extract out all the students. Thats enough for doing Connective Hybrid.

Himekawa cut in spontaneously.

Bu, but, why is Connective Hybrid necessary?

As expected Thanatos surely wont stay quiet if that kind of large movement is happening. I want more powerful battle strength prepared for the sake of guarding the students.

Himekawa couldnt say anything anymore after getting told that.

Kizuna crossed his arms and frowned.

However if its Connective Hybridwhat about the equipment? Are we going to use the Love Room at Nayuta Lab? Or else we are going to use the lodging facility in the lab?

Kei typed quickly on her keyboard.

Unfortunately there is no Love Room on-site. Everything is loaded inside this battleship. Also, using normal bedroom will take time and we cannot hold high expectation to the result.

Then, what other way there is?

The new type Love Room was developed for this kind of time.

eh?

Kizuna turned around not to the window but to Kei herself.

Shikina-san, as expected carrying Love Room is impossible no matter how miniaturized it is. Even if I combine my strength with Valdy, its already the most we can do to take along Hayuru.

Key typed powerfully on the keyboard. Perhaps it was just his imagination, but she was looking a bit triumphant.

Downsizing and lightening are the forte of Japan technology. The name of what we developed this time isPortable Tactical Tent Prototype for Replenishment Third Model. Nicknamed, Portable Love Room.

Whats that?

Kizuna retorted spontaneously inside his heart. However Kei walked until in front of Kizuna triumphantly.

This is that portable Love Room.

Even if he was told that, Kizuna couldnt see anything except Keis empty hand. She was only carrying the small keyboard that she was always using, other than that there was nothing.

However Kei then made a self-satisfied look with rough breathing and twirled on the spot to show her back. Something like a thin bag was being shouldered there. Its thickness was around fifteen centimeter, but its size was mostly about the same like the backpack elementary school children usually used. When Kei was carrying that on her back, she really looked like a child carrying a backpack.

That thing you are carryingdont tell me its that?

The way to use it is simple.

After typing that on her keyboard, her hand moved away. She put the small keyboard into the pocket of her lab coat and put down the backpack she was carrying. She undo the clasp and opened the bag and then inflated the thing folded inside that looked like a thin membrane.

O? What, is this?

Small compressor is sending air inside and is automatically constructing it up.

Due to the pumped up air, the silver membrane that also looked like aluminum foil was expanding. Kizuna was shocked that a fabric this big could be put inside a bag this small.

Like that the portable Love Room transformed into a square box shape with height of two meter and width of four meter.

Once it inflated, the membrane will harden and turn into a structure. However its toughness is low so be careful.

The silver membrane was reflecting Kizunas face like a mirror. When he touched that membrane, it was indeed changing like a hard plank. But it was just as Kei said, if it was struck then it felt like it would snap easily.

Enter inside.

He entered inside the portable Love Room with Keis invitation. It vaguely reminded him of tent for camping. When Kei closed the entrance, the inside became pitch dark.

The entrance is sliding style made from vinyl and closed with fastener. If the entrance is closed, the inside will become airtight. Right now is for demonstration, so the space is only filled with air, but in the main event, the fragrance that is used in Baldein for ceremony will also be mixed. You will be able to perform Connective Hybrid easier.

I see

What Kizuna noticed first when he entered inside was how quiet it was.

The wall is thin, but its soundproofing is perfect.

Kei pushed the small switch beside the entrance. Then starry sky was projected on the wall.

Its function is drastically limited compared to normal Love Room. What it can do is only situation setting. Also you can only choose from the five kind of the preset pattern. In addition, it also cannot go as far as mock manipulating the sense of touch.

NoI cannot ask for luxury in this situation, Im thankful just from being able to carry something like this.

Its function is limited, but in exchange there is just one spare function in it.

Spare?

Kei pointed at a red button that was one of the switches lining beside the entrance and spoke.

Press on this red button if some kind of emergency happened. Surely it will be helpful.

Kizuna completely didnt understand what its function was, but he obediently nodded.

The other problematic point is its lack of toughness and its weakness against wind. Further, it cannot be disassembled once it has been set up. In other words, its a disposable item. Thats why pay attention to where you set it up.

I understand. I think Ill make it somehow if it has this much function.

He opened the vinyl fastener and came outside. Himekawa and Yurishia were also entering inside next with deep interest.

Kizuna nodded at Reiri when he returned to where she was at.

I think we will be fine using thatso, who should I do the Connective Hybrid with?

Decide it depending on the situation, choose the appropriate partner. Ill leave it to your judgment.

Ro, roger.

It was an operation where his ability to adlibbed would be really questioned on the whole. However it was a certainty that there was just too much unpredictable factor like the situation on-site or the enemy movement. When he thought that, perhaps it was unavoidable to feel overwhelmed.

There is no problem with doing Connective Hybrid itself, but the problem is if Thanatos noticedif she appeared then what to do I wonder.

Reiri also nodded with a complicated look.

Certainly thats the greatest problem. It will be better if Thanatos doesnt notice us, or even if she notice us she wont come to us, but

There is no need to fret.

It was unknown from where she appeared, but Nayuta landed down lightly in front of Kizuna and Reiri.

I think that Thanatos herself wont move. Of course, I really dont have concrete proof of that.

?

Kizuna titled his head at those puzzling words of Nayuta.

And then Reiri also frowned while staring at Nayuta.

Part 3

Two hours later, Kizuna was flying above the sea of cloud.

He wanted to move while hiding inside the cloud, but the one that stopped him from doing that was Valdy.

If the cloud moveour location will be know.

She said.

Kizuna was side by side with Valdy, holding Himekawa with the two of them while flying under the blue sky. They could see each others figure between comrades, which caused him anxiety whether they were really invisible. However, they were supposedly unseen from third persons point of view. It had been confirmed before that it was impossible to detect them using naked eyes or sensor.

Nevertheless he was still nervous.

If the enemy discovered them, such fear was constantly lurking in his heart.

At that time Valdy changed the direction they were going at.

Ahead from herethere is enemy.

What? Dont tell me, Thanatos is?

Himekawa was also directing anxious face at Kizuna. However they could only leave it to Valdy for now. She was the best expert of covert operation in Vatlantis Empires imperial guard. They could only put their faith on her ability.

However perhaps it should be said just as expected from her, how she detected enemy in range that even Kizuna and Himekawa didnt notice and immediately moved to evasion maneuver. It was as though it represented Valdys cowardly personality.

A silhouette really came into view after a while. However it wasnt Thanatos.

Is thatmagic weapon?

That winged figure carrying gunsword felt like it somehow resembled Albatross. However its size was far smaller, around three meters tall. Its body possessed slenderness and smooth curve. Its white armor was attached with golden decoration with magnificent detail. Rather than calling it a magic weapon, it was more like a mechanical angel.

There was around ten of that mechanical angel floating in the sky.

Even though their appearance was like miniature Albatross, but it was easily imaginable that their strength couldnt be compared. It was likely that every single one was possessing power that could even endure against Tri-Head. It would be difficult to take them on if not by a really powerful person.

Valdy put some distance from the mechanical angels and passed through without a single change on her facecomplexion.

Isnt it better to get farther from them?

However Valdy answered without getting particularly bothered.

If we put some distance where we dont disturb the flow of airit will be fine. Doing thing more than necessary might call near another danger

Cowardly and bold. Those two contradictions were existing inside Valdy without trouble.

After that too they encountered mechanical angels several time, but each time they took optimum evasion maneuver and before long Ataraxia showed its face from the sea of cloud.

When they gazed at Ataraxia that was rapidly getting bigger, they noticed something strange in the situation. Lightings that usually were turned on went out, the place was silent as death without any sound of machine or power generator. Before long the three approached the sky above Ataraxia.

Both of you, look there.

Himekawa pointed at the research tower of Nayuta Lab. Large SOS letters were written on the rooftop there, and parasols were lined up around, perhaps to make it conspicuous.

Valdy, can we land there?

I think there is no problemnext is whether there is enemy inside or notbut, we wont be able to know that without actually going in.

In that case, thinking that Kizuna landed on the rooftop of Nayuta Labs research tower. He didnt really comprehend from above, but under the parasols there were beach bed lining up.

Nn. Geez, dont. In this kind of place

Its fine. There is no one here.

He could hear erotic voices whispering to each other. When he looked around the rooftop, there was a parasol that was deeply tilted at the corner, with a beach bed positioned there as though to avoid public eye. Bewitching legs were peeking out from the parasols shadow, entangled with each other.

Its not that kind of problemahn, even though, the sun is still high, like this

Fufu, Ill be affectionate with you at night too. Dont worry.

I, Im not worrying anything like that, ah, ah, yaaaaan

Himekawa turned bright red and her shoulders were shaking.

I thought that surely its heart-breaking for them, but when we actually came to rescue them

Hayuru, we are in covert operation so making ruckus isKizuna was about to say so, but at that time Himekawas fury already exploded.

Both of you, just what are you doing in this time of crisis! Carrying out such licentious conduct in this sacred Ataraxia! This public morals committee member, Himekawa Hayuru wont permit it!

Those legs of two people twitched and stiffened.

Himekawa, san?

A familiar voice came, a face of a blonde haired girl peeked out from the parasols shadow. The one who was looking around restlessly at the surrounding while standing up, was Hyakurath wearing white bikini. However her bra was removed and her large white breast was being exposed with nothing to spare under the sunlight. The tips that were pointing out reservedly with pink color in the middle of her transparent white skin were shaking.

Just now I felt like I was hearing a voice

Certainly I could hear it. Did the power source come back online and someone played on a voice file in the broadcast?

Behind Hyakurath, Mercuria wearing black race swimsuit raised her body. She was also wearing an extremely thin material, with her breast and navels undulation distinctly depicted.

Kizuna noticed how they hadnt deactivated the stealth ability yet. He and Valdy nodded to each other and thought inside his heart so their appearance would appear.

As the result, the figure of the three suddenly came into view in front Hyakurath and Mercuria.

Hi

Hyakurath stiffened from shock, and then she raised a shrill scream that could tear apart even silk.

KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Mercuria embraced Hyakurath from behind and then moved her behind as though to protect her body. And then she glared at Himekawa across her shoulder.

Himekawa Hayurualso, headmasters siscon little brother, and the stalker huhis this the real thing?

Kizuna wanted to complain with how Mercuria was recognizing them, but now wasnt the time for that.

We are the real one. We used Valdys stealth ability to come until here.

Himekawa slowly approached Hyakurath as though she was trying to come into contact with a scared animal.

E, errHyakurath-san. Im sorry that I surprised you.

Himekawa-sanhah!

Hyakurath hid her breast with her own hand in panic and came out from Mercurias shadow.

E, err, this is not something like thatwhen I was sunbathing, Me, Mercuria was, that

Mercuria handed over a bikini bra at Hyakurath. Hyakurath was making excuse incoherently while turning behind and put her arm through the bra. Mercuria moved in front of Hyakurath and showed a refreshing smile.

Yeah, it wasnt like we were doing something to feel guilty about. The life here is boring. We were just fooling around a little.

Mercuria nonchalantly spouted out lie that anyone could see through. And then she kept asking without granting anyone the time to object.

So, I guess you three are coming here to rescue us?

Yes. Is everyone safe?

They are well. Speaking of inconvenience, perhaps its how the power of Ataraxia is stop working?

Hyakurath who fixed her bra stepped forward with reddened cheeks.

Right now we are trying to not use electricity as much as possible, we are living using backup generator only when its really necessary. But just living is the most we can do, so we arent able to make resistance or investigate this world.

Mercuria sighed tiredly.

Thanatos intentionally came to warn us after all. She said, you all are restrained. That meant she was telling us to restrain from acting as we please right?

Thanatos was

Kizuna made a grim face. Mercuria grinned widely seeing that face.

It appear that her aim is you, you know, Kizuna-kun?

Me?

She seemed to want to meet the one who defeated Hokuto and Osiris. That meant you right?

Himekawa looked up at Kizuna worriedly.

Kizuna-kun.

Kizuna was assaulted by an anxiety if Thanatos would suddenly appear here anytime.

There is no need to fret. I think that Thanatos herself wont move. Of course, I really dont have concrete proof of that.

The words that Nayuta said were suddenly revived in his ear.

Just what did Kaa-san meant by that.

But, it gave him peace of mind. Kizuna switched his feeling and stared at Hyakurath.

Committee chairman. Gather everyone inside the labs hangar. Also prepare the transport vehicles for takeoff. Use everything that can fly and transport everyone.

I get it Hida-kun. But, where are we going to withdraw?

Battleship Ataraxia is hiding inside the sea of cloud. We are abandoning this megafloat and only the people will retreat. Please.

Hyakurath showed a bright expression and she turned at her best friend with shining eyes.

Lets go Mercuria.

Roger. Leave the transmission to each class to me.

Kizuna and others also entered the lab following the rushing ahead duo.

And then they parted with Mercuria who was running to gather the students and together with Hyakurath they headed to the hangar. Suddenly a loud voice greeted them when they rushed into the hangar.

AAAAAAAH! EROS-MAOU!

ITS HIDA KIZUNA!

Kurumizawa Momo was maintaining a railgun with her upper wear taken off wearing only black bikini on her upper body.

Eeh? Why? How? You are here? What about Chief Shikina?

Kizuna soothed Kurumizawa who was attacking him with barrage of questions and requested her to prepare the takeoff of the transports. She immediately gathered the research department in the hangar and started checking the machine that could possibly fly in hurry.

Himekawa, you search for place to set up the portable Love Room. If possible please set it up too then.

Kizuna put down the backpack he was carrying on his back and handed it over to Himekawa.

Roger. When the preparation is over Ill contact you.

Leaving those words behind, Himekawa held the backpack into her embrace and ran off.

The silent Ataraxia was suddenly getting flurried. With Mercurias communication, the students were coming into the hangar one after another.

I, isnt this boss Kizuna!!

The door opened and a girl with short black hair in twintail appeared.

Gertrude! You, is your injury healed already!?

Gertrude rushed to Kizunas side and gave a thumb up with wide grin.

Yes, after all it has been some time since we are locked here. Im still in the middle of rehabilitation to be in the best condition butthere wont be any problem for real combat.

KIZUNAA-!!

Scarlets voice resounded, continuing after her the members of Masters also arrived merrily.

You girlsseem lively too huh. Or ratheryou all look like you are having fun. Its just as always.

Masters Scarlet, Henrietta, Clementine, Sharon, and Leila were appearing in the hangar with appearances just as they pleased.

With Scarlet who looked tanned and wearing aloha shirt showily on top of swimsuit in the lead, Henrietta was wearing seven colors wig and a roast chicken in hand for some reason, Clementine was looking drunk, Leila was also in swimsuit with a lot of paint on her face and body. And then Sharon was in goth loli outfit as always. Basically all of them looked like they had just arrived from a party just now.

But even Masters who were like that had their expression changed completely when they heard the story from Hyakurath.

Now its getting interesting!

Momo! Lend me a gun! Free of charge.

Leila ran toward Kurumizaki followed by Scarlet and others. Only Gertrude remained behind, staring at her comrades who were like that.

Gertrude isnt going with them?

Hearing that Gertrude shrugged her shoulders and smiled wryly.

Im still not in normal condition after allSigura!

Heart Hybrid GearSigurawas equipped on Gertrudes body. Gertrude took a deep breath and withdrew two handguns instantly.

For now taking back my instinct with this guy is my first priority.

I seeIll rely on you yeah, Gertrude.

Hearing that, Gertrude spoke bashfully.

Just leave it to me. Boss Kizuna, needme after all.

That voice resounded a bit sadly in Kizunas ear. Kizuna felt like he understood Gertrudes feeling. But, she didnt need consoling word.

In exchange, Kizuna thrust out his fist.

Ill depend on you, partner.

Boss

Gertrude also clenched her fist and brought it forward. Their fists bumped. When she pulled her hand back, Gertrude made a smile and ran to where her comrades were.

Do your best, Ger-san.

It was when he was whispering that in his heart, the entrance of the hangar opened and a yelling voice came.

CAPTAIN!!

A small shadow was charging at Kizuna while raising a cute voice.

SYLVIA!

Sylvia leaped at Kizuna. Her small head struck Kizunas solar plexus.

Guhni, nice headbutare you well, Sylvia?

Captain, captain-, captain, captain!

Her small head was rubbing on him while tear was flowing from her eyes. Her action was cute, that Kizunas face naturally loosened and he felt that inside his heart turned warm.

You worked really hard until now. Good child, Sylvia.

Sylvia, Sylvia was, lonely desubut, as captains subordinate, Sylvia worked hard so to not be shamed desu. Captain too, Sylvia is glad captain is safe desu.

Good griefmaking Sylvia this anxious. Arent you a failure as captain?

Ragrus arrived while spouting out a thorny line.

But, you are supporting Sylvia right? Thank you.

Ragruss face flashed red and she talked back in fluster.

Wha, no, not really, I didnt do anything like that! I, I just looked after her some but, it, its not like I did it because I like it or anything just so you know!

Even while Kizuna was gently patting the back of Sylvia who was hugging him tightly, inside he warned himself that this wasnt the time to be carefree and happy with their reunion like this.

It was at that timing that Hyakurath came running with gasping breathing.

Hida-kun. It will be about thirty more minutes until the first transport can takeoff. But, they cannot all depart simultaneously. There is the turn for waiting to use the runway and the fuel supply replenishmentThe last transport can only depart about fifteen minutes after the first transport taking off.

If we assume, that we finished Connective Hybrid in thirty minutes, we will have to protect this place for fifteen minutes to the last then.

First who am I going to make into Connective Hybrid partners?

One is without question Himekawa whose core is reinstalled already.

As for the other one?

The Holy Sword Hyakurath before him here?

Or else the long range attack specialist Mercuria?

However in Connective Hybrid trusting relationship is necessary.

Its my duty to look at the situation on-site and make decision. Think about what is needed right now.

What will happen after this?

During their journey here, they saw quite the number of mechanical angel. It was better to consider that all of those would stand in their way in their journey back. In the worst case, even the appearance of Thanatos was possible. Thinking about that, the answer was obvious.

Kizuna stared at the girl sobbing on his chest.

The strongest Heart Hybrid Gear that boasted greatest firepower in this Ataraxia.

Sylvia, I have a request.

Funyu?

Sylvia raised her tear-stained face.