Volume 2 - CH 437

10-23. Overwhelming

There are several things I want to ask the devil, but for now, we have to deal with this guy somehow.

But can we handle it ourselves?

We acted quite impulsively.

…But everyone seems motivated.

I looked towards the distance.

Over there, it seems that the injured people blown away by the explosion are being taken care of.

The damage is extensive, but thanks to the presence of people, arrangements for treatment are being made.

They seem unconcerned, but we need to be careful not to let stray bullets or rather…. magic fly over there.

Where are Uchikage and Tenda…? Are they not here?

Where did they go?

If they were blown away like me, I want to get them treated as soon as possible…

“The devil reinforcements will be here soon… Hold on until then.”

“How long until they arrive?”

“…Soon enough.”

“Is that enough to deal with them…? Even the reliable Kijin was easily blown away, how can we handle someone who doesn’t even flinch at Tenda and Uchikage’s attacks?”

“It may be reckless. But… 【 Wide-area Heal】 .”

Set the targets for healing other than the voice of heaven.

Flowers of healing water bloom around, and as soon as they find someone injured, they provide immediate treatment.

If we can continue to heal, there might still be a way to do this.

“I can also use a substitute if I’m alone. I’ll use it on the person at the front line!”

“If I can just touch him, my ability might be able to neutralize him.”

“Then the key to this plan is Mana. We will create a path!!”

Reizen strikes the ground with his fist.

Then the ground begins to shake and rise up.

“【Earth God】 !”

“A blindand diversion… I see. Alright, let’s move too. Mana, I’ll create an opening. Don’t miss it. Ouren, what will you do?”

“I’ve suffered from being blown away and it hurts. I’ll not only heal but also attack. Reizen, I’ll cut through the ground you created and attack him. I’m counting on you for that!”

“Understood! I’ll put a substitute on Karna because she seems to be in trouble if she takes the brunt of the attack!”

“Then I’ll provide support from the rear!!”

At the moment Theik flies into the air, the soil controlled by Reizen’s Earth God begins to move.

Numerous extended attacks strike the voice of heaven, but he is easily defended or dodged, resulting in no damage.

We don’t think we can win that easily.

Karna and I, along with Dacia and Mana, hide behind the earth created by Reizen and run, trying not to be seen by the enemy as much as possible.

From behind, Theik’s tornado is unleashed towards the voice of heaven.

The voice tilts its head in response to that attack.

“Hmm? Why can he use such magic? His magic power should be low, though…”

For now, Theik’s attack was deflected by punching the air.

Theik couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought of whether that alone could stop it. However, looking at it from the other perspective, it meant that Theik’s magic had enough power to endanger The Voice of Heaven.

With a little more confidence in that, Theik aimed again and unleashed his skill.

Once again, The Voice punched the air, stopping Theik’s tornado. At that moment, Dacia, who was flying in the air, thrust her longsword into the Voice. Despite her swift speed, it seemed easily anticipated, and she was countered.

Dacia had firmly struck the attack into the side of her opponent, but he showed no signs of pain as she swung her sword again.

“Hah?”

“Take this!”

“Tsk…”

“Magic Seal.”

“Haha! Do you really think something like that will work on me?”

“It depends on the roll.”

An octahedral die rolled across the ground. Bouncing and tumbling, it entered a crevice in the rocks and, in the end, showed the number 2 facing up.

A heavy feeling came over the Voice of Heaven. He widened his eyes in surprise at the burden that had befallen him, but he wouldn’t lose to something like this. Seizing the moment when his body became heavy, he firmly grabbed Dacia’s leg and threw her towards the ground.

80% of her magical power was sealed. It would be released after a while, but it was quite troublesome. She complained inwardly. At that moment, her body began to slow down.

“【 Slowly】 .”

“It’s not a problem if I’m a bit slower.”

“【 Quickly】 .”

“…Escaped, huh?”

She had fast feet. Utilizing the multitude of pillars made of earth by Reizen’s Earth God, she quickly hid herself.

“Hmm, how long should we keep playing…”

Crack!

A multitude of earthen pillars collapsed.

A clean cross-cut appeared, and then his arm fell off.

“… 【 Tenwari】 .”

“As expected, the body that I was possessed has its own benefits! However…”

With a watery sound, an arm grew back. His attire returned to normal from Tenwari that cuts his shoulder, checking the condition of his arm.

Even with 20% of his magical power remaining, he could easily accomplish this. Besides, it was almost time to end this.

His body became light. A sealing magic that was not performed correctly quickly lost its effect.

“You, as a supposed deity, can be affected by debuffs like any other.”

“Skills are supposed to be fair, after all. They were created so that anyone can use them. Well, I have countermeasures against all of them, though.”

“By the way, what did you do to me earlier?”

“Hmm? I already told you, didn’t I? Your ultimate skill, Ouryuu Decision. It’s a skill that can easily kill us. So, I limited your ability to use it against us. Well, it’s a type of sealing skill.”

“…?”

As expected, this ultimate skill is ridiculously strong. …But if it was restricted, then I can’t use it. I understand the reason why he came straight for me.

…Skills are supposed to be fair, huh? Created so that anyone can use them…

In that case, isn’t he the one who created these skills?

“Well then, the chit chat ends here. I have to kill the Kijin.”

“…Are you afraid of them?”

“No, not really. Well then, goodbye.”

The Voice of Heaven conjured something in the palm of his hand.

It was a white sphere, which looked somewhat familiar.

As Theik stared at it intently, we realized that something resembling air was swirling inside it.

Air compression.

The skill I possess… If I were to use it, it would be dangerous.

…!!? Everyone, use defensive magic!!!!”

“Too late.”

Leaving behind the sphere of air compression, the voice of heaven disappeared from the spot.

Staying there was just a mere diversion.

He could blow away anyone who came at him, anytime.

Is this all?

Is this the only way I can fight?

I only swung my blade once, you know!?

It was useless, and that attack was meaningless too!

It feels like fighting is just a waste.

But the culprit we brought with us…

I can’t just let them do as they please.

“I won’t let it explode!! 【 Infinite Water Manipulation】 !! 【 Water Barrier】 !! 【 Pneumatic Barrier】 !!”

I wrapped the sphere of air compression with a large amount of water, expanded a water barrier around it, and further created a triple-layered pneumatic barrier outside.

I’ve never seen air compression become so white before.

I don’t know when it was made, but if things continue like this, a more powerful blast will come flying!

I created as much water as I could with Infinite Water Manipulation!

I poured all the magical power I had into the water barrier and pneumatic barrier!

If this doesn’t stop it… No, it should stop it!!

“Please let it hold on!!”

“Aniki! I’ll help!!”

“P-Please, Reizen!! Just trap it in there somehow!”

“Understood!! Voice of Heaven! Be prepared!”

He seems to have misunderstood that I’m trapping the voice of heaven… It’s fine for now!

With Reizen, who has multiple defensive magics, we should definitely be able to stop it!

” 【 Pneumatic Barrier – Though】 , 【 Air Shield】 , 【 Needle Shield】 , 【 Dome Shield】 !”

The Pneumatic Barrier – Though expanded, and this time, a round shield of air covered the surroundings. It was then surrounded by a shield with spikes and finally wrapped in a dome-shaped shield resembling a turtle shell.

It may be a bit excessive, but even with all this, there’s still unease remaining.

“Reizen! What about the others!?”

“I don’t know! They just passed by and went after the boss…”

I see…

The others must have gone after the voice of heaven. We also have to stop this one and head to support them… No, we must.

! Blast incoming!

“”Eh-?””

Pshh!!

“”Hah?””

The sphere of air compression that Reizen and I tried to defend with multiple layers of barrier skills was mercilessly destroyed.