"What are you talking about? How could I possibly leave you behind!"
Nia shouted in anger, turning her eyes to Ellen.
"You people at DEM keep saying you want to protect humanity, yet you do the cruelest things! Spirits are living beings with feelings too!"
Not the slightest change appeared on Ellen's face.
"Feelings? They're nothing more than bio‑electrical signals and chemical reactions."
"The very existence of Spirits is a threat to mankind. They must be controlled—an absolute truth."
She raised her light‑saber, the golden tracery on her armor flaring brilliantly.
"Small‑talk time is over. Manifestation device 'Pendragon,' maximum output: engage."
A terrifying surge of Spirit power burst from Ellen, warping the air itself.
Tohka could sense that a single blow from this force would erase the entire forest.
"Nia…"
Gripping Sandalphon, she whispered, "In a moment I'll hit her with everything I've got and open a gap. You have to use it to escape."
"No!"
Nia shook her head firmly.
"I'm not abandoning a brand‑new friend! I may be bad at fighting, but I've resolved to protect the people who matter!"
She pulled a small book from her pocket and flipped to a page.
"My Angel Rasiel, Code 030, is mainly omniscient, but it does have some defensive functions …"
Ellen's charge was complete; the light‑saber stretched into a blade dozens of meters long.
"Spirits, give up your struggle—Light of Annihilation!"
Sparks from Sandalphon's clash with the saber lit the entire forest.
Tohka's hands shook on the hilt; her palms were split, blood dripping down the blade.
Pieces of her Astral Dress were torn away, and sweat plastered her long purple hair to her cheeks.
"What's wrong, Princess? Is this all the power you have?"
Ellen's voice was icy and mocking.
Her saber suddenly morphed into dozens of chains of light that coiled toward Tohka.
She gritted her teeth, cutting most down—but three slipped through, lashing her back.
Fragments of armor scattered; Tohka gave a muffled groan and fell to one knee.
"Tohka!"
Nia cried out from a short distance away, too frightened to move closer.
Rasiel might know everything, but it was almost useless in a fight.
"Nia… run…"
Tohka lifted her head with effort, the violet in her eyes burning with frustration.
"I'll hold her off…"
Ellen looked down on them, the golden lines on her white armor flowing like living things.
"Pitiful Spirits. Your very existence is a mistake."
She raised her saber high.
Air twisted as vast Spirit power gathered at the tip, forming a blinding orb of light.
"Light of Annihilation—Final Form."
Tohka knew she was probably no match for Ellen.
She glanced at Nia, who had collapsed to the ground, despair etched on her face.
An idea flashed through Tohka's mind.
"Group‑chat… open…"
A translucent screen unfolded, messages from different worlds scrolling past.
She instantly sent a trade request and activated the livestream.
Yatogami Tohka: "@Rei Ao, Rei Ao‑kun, please help us…"
Yatogami Tohka has started a livestream.
The shaking feed showed a battered Tohka and, in the distance, Ellen gathering power.
Yatogami Tohka: "DEM's people are attacking me! This woman called Ellen is too strong—I can't beat her, and Nia is here too… please help!"
Akame: "Tohka, you're hurt!"
Frieren: "That armor looks really cool—seems powerful."
Sui: "This isn't the time, right? Rei Ao‑kun, hurry and save them!"
Izawa Shizue: "@Rei Ao"
Miko Yotsuya: "S‑so scary… Tohka-san, run!"
Shinoa Hiiragi: "Wow, this stream is more exciting than a movie~"
Misaka Mikoto: "Hey! Is this really the time for snark?!"
Inori Yuzuriha: "I hope you'll be safe."
…
World of No Game No Life
Jibril hung limply in mid‑air.
The halo unique to the Flugel was dim, her wings drooping.
Her eyes were unfocused, lips trembling, as though still steeped in the afterglow of an entire day's "communication."
"Hah… you… damn…"
Her voice was a mosquito's buzz, yet she glared at Rei Ao.
Rei Ao leisurely buttoned his shirt.
Iridescent light played in his rainbow eyes; messy black hair fell over his brow, and a confident smile graced his handsome face.
"This is your punishment for losing, Jibril."
His voice was low and magnetic.
He descended with Jibril in tow.
The Ex‑Machina girl Shuvi waited quietly; her red mechanical eye flickered as they landed.
"Confirmed: Flugel Jibril's energy output down 97.8 percent. Threat level minimal."
Rei Ao chuckled and patted Shuvi's head.
"I've sealed her power—she's my prisoner now. Keep an eye on her and take her back to the human settlement."
Shuvi nodded. "Understood. Rei Ao-sama, are you leaving?"
A confident arc curled Rei Ao's lips.
"No need for backup. It's only a slightly stronger ant."
He set the trade terms; on Tohka's side, she quickly accepted.
[Ding! Trade initiated!]
[Target: Yatogami Tohka]
[Content: Help her and Honjou Nia oppose DEM's Spirit‑capture operation]
[Trade Terms]: "Spirit‑Crystal Angel Sandalphon" and "one‑time right to use her body"
A spatial rift opened before him; he turned and stepped in.
Glancing back at the still‑dazed Jibril, he added:
"When she wakes, tell her that next time I'll let her taste even greater pleasure—she'd better be prepared."
The rift closed, and Rei Ao's figure vanished from that world.
~~~
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