Kuoh Academy, outskirts.
Because they were only low-level Cursed Spirits...
Utaha had only brought Xenovia and Irina with her.
However, one more person had insisted on coming along.
Utaha looked at Yuri and said strangely: "Actually, we really don't need your help."
"It's nothing. As a Hime-Miko, how can I turn a blind eye to the rampage of Cursed Spirits?"
Yuri clenched her small fist and said: "Utaha-san, don't worry about me. I'm very strong, you know."
"Alright, but be careful."
Utaha wanted to say something, but finally shook her head.
It wasn't that she looked down on Mikos.
It was just that now, her fellow servants had equipment and blessings.
They were simply too strong.
Ordinary Mikos and such... weren't enough.
'However, this was also an opportunity.'
Her eyes darted, and the corner of Utaha's mouth curled up.
As a servant, it was only natural to share her master's burdens.
She called Xenovia and Irina over, whispered a few words, and then the group arrived at their destination.
Death, slaughter, gloom...
Grotesque Cursed Spirits were walking through this desolate wilderness at a very slow pace.
Wherever they passed...
The earth dried up, flowers and grass withered.
Even for ordinary people who couldn't see Cursed Spirits, it was a great terror.
"S-so many?"
Looking at these Cursed Spirits, Yuri's eyes widened, and she began to lose confidence.
Although she was a high-level Hime-Miko...
Her specialty was actually spiritual vision.
If she had to destroy all these Cursed Spirits, she probably wouldn't have enough spiritual power even if she squeezed herself dry.
Just as she was stunned, Utaha and the others acted.
Boom!
Utaha floated, one hand slightly raised, crimson flames spreading in all directions.
Wherever they passed,
The Cursed Spirits didn't even have time to wail before they turned to ash.
Now, even without using her blessing, her strength was above that of an average High-Class Devil.
These low-level Cursed Spirits were like mowing grass to her.
At the same time,
Xenovia and Irina flashed out.
Sword light swept through, and large numbers of Cursed Spirits were cut in half.
The two were also using large-scale techniques.
So, with the combined efforts of the three, the Cursed Spirits that had seemed to cover the mountains and fields began to disappear in patches.
'It seemed... they really didn't need me?'
Seeing this, Yuri fell silent.
The army of Cursed Spirits that she found difficult to deal with was like ants easily crushed under the feet of Utaha and the others.
'This was the gap between a king's servants and ordinary people in the supernatural world, wasn't it?'
Unintentionally,
Yuri even began to feel some regret.
'When the king had invited me to become his servant back then, I shouldn't have not responded.'
'And becoming a Devil and such... didn't seem so bad.'
'At least, even an Angel from Heaven had done so.'
'Fortunately, I wasn't without a chance.'
…
In the city,
The sky was overcast, thick with dark clouds, but no thunder rolled.
On the chaotic streets, a car sped like a wild beast.
The roar of the engine was like the roar of a wild beast.
"Haha, I haven't driven like this in so long. I finally got my hands on it today."
Irisviel, gripping the steering wheel, laughed like silver bells.
Behind her, Medusa, sitting with Rin and Sakura, sighed softly.
Medusa felt she must have had a brain cramp, letting Irisviel drive.
She didn't know how, finally getting a holiday to take the two children out for a trip, this had happened.
Waking up, the entire city had changed.
The once scarce Cursed Spirits had become a tide in this city.
No one knew how many people had become food for the Cursed Spirits.
All of this had happened too fast; even she hadn't had time to react.
Although she didn't know why, she smelled conspiracy.
"Irisviel-nee, your driving is still terrifying."
Sakura had curled up in Medusa's arms, murmuring to herself: "And there are so many monsters outside."
Rin beside her said helplessly: "Irisviel-nee, we don't actually need to drive. We can fly, since we're all Devils."
"No."
Irisviel said seriously: "There are too many Cursed Spirits outside. It's very dangerous. The car is safer."
Medusa: "..."
Rin: "..."
'You just want to drive, don't make excuses.'
Medusa rubbed her temples and said: "I've tried. Teleportation magic doesn't work. There must be a barrier isolating the city."
"But fortunately, phones still work. I've already contacted Master."
Rin said: "What did Devil Uncle say?"
"Cursed Spirits have also appeared near Kuoh Town, most likely due to the influence of this city. So he's coming to take a look."
Irisviel said excitedly: "In that case, let's find the reason why everything has turned out like this."
As she spoke, she slammed on the accelerator, and a faint magical glow began to appear on the car's body.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The car went faster and faster, occasionally sending Cursed Spirits flying.
"You really do love driving."
Feeling the magical fluctuations, Rin helplessly complained: "You even developed magic for use in the car. That's really..."
She didn't know how to evaluate it anymore.
But if you think about it...
Turning the car into a mobile barrier.
In a chaotic city like this, it actually seemed like a good choice.
…
At the same time,
On the outskirts of the city.
The Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Division, a subordinate of the History Compilation Committee.
A large number of staff had gathered here.
"It's a disaster affecting an entire city."
"Damn it, Yomi and the others are still in there, but we can't get in."
"How long will it take to break through this barrier?"
"When will reinforcements from above arrive? This is no longer a disaster we can handle."
Countless people were busy.
But just then, Ayato's figure appeared in the sky.