[ "We can't just leave that guy alone. But we need someone with combat power comparable to Wilhelm-san to fight her! The opponent is…"
"…Did you call for me, Subaru-dono?" Just as Subaru said that, Wilhelm arrived. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Oh, nice. Wilhelm-sama makes me feel so safe."
Ferris covered his mouth and chuckled.
"Thank you for the compliment. It's my duty."
Wilhelm replied.
"From the looks of it, I can probably guess that the subjugation team continued to deal with the Witch Cultists, and Wilhelm-sama temporarily left the team to save Subaru. And I lent In to Wilhelm-sama as support."
Yuriusu said.
—
[ "Wilhelm-san!"
"It was truly alarming. I apologize for not being able to save you in time when the incident occurred so suddenly."
"That's an enemy on the same level as a Sin Archbishop! The power of the Unseen Hand is truly astonishing; even Wilhelm-san would probably be at a disadvantage if he confronted it head-on…" Subaru quickly said.
"It's nothing. As long as you know it's invisible, there's a way to deal with it."
Hearing this, both Subaru and Petelgeuse were greatly surprised.
"What did you say? Are you willing to offer your head and life? If so, that is an extremely desperate and wise judgment!"
"The Unseen Hand, right? What an interesting street performance—I'd like to learn a few tricks." ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Eh? What will Wilhelm-san do?"
Emilia asked, puzzled.
"I really want to see this with my own eyes."
Anastasia said.
"…Judging the attack trajectory based on the opponent's demeanor and movements?"
Yuriusu asked Wilhelm.
Wilhelm nodded:
"If it were my younger self, that would be enough. But my current self probably still needs assistance."
Yuriusu seemed to realize something and said:
"Sand…"
Wilhelm nodded at his words.
—
[ "As long as the attacker is in front of me, even if the naked eye can't see it, there's a way to decipher the attack. You can tell the trajectory by the eyes, the timing by the fighting spirit, and the target by the breathing—everything is obvious." Wilhelm said, easily dodging the incoming Unseen Hand.
Then, in the scene, a cloud of sand appeared.
Grains of sand collided with the Unseen Hand, outlining its trajectory.
"It's over, you vile heretic. Hraaaah!"
With a furious roar, the Sword Demon dodged dozens of Unseen Hands and forcefully stabbed Petelgeuse in the lower abdomen.
"Life fading, blood flowing endlessly… The diligent pulse that sustains my life has stopped, vanished… Ah, my brain, it trembles…"
Petelgeuse's second body fell.
After confirming each other's safety, the two ran towards the subjugation team. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"I see, although technically possible, it requires extremely high martial arts."
Anastasia said.
If the number of hands is small, he judges and dodges based on experience; if there are many, he uses sand to determine their positions.
"Technically possible doesn't mean it's actually doable. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes like this, it would truly be hard to believe."
Otto said.
"They're replaying what just happened."
Ferris watched the screen.
In the scene, they were replaying what just happened, but ultimately decided to continue moving.
"…Where is everyone?"
Yuriusu said in surprise.
—
[ The subjugation team advanced to the next target, but suddenly, only Subaru was left.
"What… no, I can't be alone," Subaru muttered to himself while riding Patrasche.
"In that case, is it spatial interference or teleportation… Damn it, I just decided not to worry alone, and then this happens! Hey! Is anyone there? Can anyone answer me? Is anyone there?" ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"What's going on?"
Emilia asked worriedly.
"It's probably an illusion-type spell."
Yuriusu replied with a frown.
"…Hmm?"
Ram raised an eyebrow.
It felt a bit like…
—
[ "A flower?" In the scene, Subaru noticed a flower.
The moment he touched the flower…
Swoosh!
The flower burst out several vines that constricted Subaru's neck.
The people outside the screen grew worried.
Why was this happening?
"No, this… kind of flower… doesn't exist at all!" Then, not knowing what he was thinking, Subaru seemed to have broken the illusion of the flower.
When Subaru realized it didn't exist, the flower immediately vanished.
Then, the red quasi-spirit (Kua) came over again.
…
"…Subaru!"
Julius's shout pulled Subaru back to reality.
The two discussed countermeasures, and Yuriusu cast a spell.
The magic of "Nect" for consciousness exchange entered Subaru's mind, and Subaru immediately showed a pained expression.
Then, a white shadow burst in.
It grabbed Subaru's arm, seemingly wanting to take him away. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"What is this white shadow?!"
Emilia asked from outside the screen.
"…Ferris-sama, Ram remembers Ferris-sama saying that the personal letter was written by Rem, right? So…"
Seeing Ferris nod, "Mm-hmm," Ram continued:
"So, what Ram received was a blank personal letter. That white shadow… is very likely Ram. That must be the result of combining a hallucinogen with wind magic. Ram was probably planning to eliminate the subjugation team and take Barusu while he was hallucinating."
Ram analyzed.
"Hmm… Ah! Little Ram is that strong, nya?!"
Ferris looked at the screen in surprise.
—
[ "Kyaa!" In the scene, Wilhelm, freed from the illusion, stabbed Ram with all his might.
But Ram dodged it, which made Wilhelm pause for a moment.
"Fura!" Ram cast magic, exploding the ground beneath Wilhelm's feet.
Then Ram lunged at Wilhelm, grabbed him with her fingertips, and lifted him.
Raising her staff, Ram unleashed a fierce wind at Wilhelm, who, in turn, cleaved the wind, causing it to explode.
This explosion also created distance between the two.
The Sword Demon Wilhelm actually seemed to be at a slight disadvantage.
However…
"Hraah!" Ricardo broke free from the illusion and joined in, swinging his great machete fiercely at Ram.
But Ram dodged flexibly, completely unharmed.
This astonishing skill made Wilhelm unable to help but praise her.
Then—
"Though an enemy, her skill is truly breathtaking. However, it ends here."
Yuriusu also joined the battle, placing his sword against Ram's slender neck.
The three main forces of the subjugation team—the Sword Demon, the Iron Fang leader, and the Optimal Knight—had to combine their efforts to stop Ram.
This series of actions left the audience outside the screen dumbfounded. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Sister is amazing!"
Rem smiled brightly.
"I didn't expect Ram-san to have such strength."
Anastasia's eyes widened slightly.
"Truly, excellent skill."
Wilhelm said.
"Ram placed several locks on herself. Simply put, each lock opened makes her stronger, but the duration she can sustain it becomes shorter. Here, Ram must have opened the second lock."
Ram accepted this.
—
[ "…Do it. I will not suffer dishonor." Ram in the scene said calmly, then took off her hood.
It was indeed Ram. ]
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