It was as if the eruption of the solar flare had been compressed by geometric multiples, and the magical brilliance that spread outward from countless angles had almost no dead ends.

There is no absolute safe position, and only constant movement can barely find the slightest gap in the almost watertight barrage.

――――― compared to the strange name of [Non-Directed Laser], it is more appropriate to describe it as a magic flare.

The shining light is like a second sun rising in the sky, completely illuminating the courtyard of the White Jade Tower.

Looking at the colorful barrage, Yuyuko's eyes narrowed slightly...... I don't know if it's because of the dazzling light, or because I feel a little bit of emotion about the scene in front of me.

If it's the latter, then it's too unwise to not sleep. Marisa's barrage is indeed magnificent, but it's anything but gentle. Those barrages made of pure magic do not contain strong impact and heat like the girl's previous magic bullets, but if they are all endured, it will be no less than accepting the baptism of flames.

――――― Spell Card Rules are a sport-style duel for youkai, and although it is much gentler than the real fight, the meaning of the word "Duel" cannot be forgotten at any time, because it is the key word that explains the essence of Spell Cards.

Because there are rules, there are restrictions, and there are no taboos in real battles, so spell card duels are much gentler; But that doesn't mean there won't be any pain or even ...... in the rune battles Death.

But if you think about it, these are all things that have nothing to do with Yuyuko. The undead princess herself is a high-ranking necromancer, and she was no longer alive many years ago, and she will not usher in another death.

As for the pain...... If heartache is left out, she hasn't experienced a hurt in hundreds of years, which is a novel experience.

Of course, Yuyuko of Saigyoji Temple has no intention of getting hurt. Although she almost forgot how she felt hurt, she didn't want to hurt the opponent she was facing.

Yuyuko waved the folding fan that had been placed on her chin and swiped it lightly in the void.

This fluttering movement seems to be less intimidating, more like a precursor to some kind of dance.

In fact, with her gentle movements, some kind of vision did manifest in space.

"Heaven has the image of the five decays of heaven and man, and man has the principle that the living will perish—sigh before this, human beings. Because your efforts are meaningless."

Yuyuko said a few words that could be clearly understood, but Marisa didn't feel any joy about it. Because as long as you see the empty and dim cherry eyes of the undead princess, anyone can understand that this is not an invitation to fight, not even a haughty provocation, but just an unquestionable declaration.

Yuyuko didn't expect, and she didn't intend to get any answer, but she was unilaterally conveying a ruthless will. There was no fiery emotion in her heart that could be called war intent, only thoughts that even she didn't know well were haunting her.

"Huh, pointless? Don't be too arrogant, Necromancy! It is the living who can surpass the dead!"

The unmoved girl crossed her arms and said a negative word, and against the backdrop of the still dazzling brilliance of the barrage, Marisa at this moment was also extraordinary, and even her words were full of heroic spirit.

…… However, despite the clanging of what she said, Marisa only refuted it out of a strong personality. She doesn't care about the words "it is the living who can surpass the dead", and for the girl who returned in vain the first two times, she can't make herself feel better by saying this kind of thing.

But at least you can't weaken your momentum.

Marisa, who has such a simple idea, is really cute, but it's a pity that ...... Her opponent is by no means an existence that can be defeated with courage and one blow.

Yuyuko didn't refute Marisa's wild words, she didn't want to have a superfluous verbal war with Marisa, maybe if it were a different day and a different place, the two of them would have a war of words one with one excitement and one slowly, but now the undead princess just wanted to end it all quickly.

Then, the scene that made Marisa's scalp tingle appeared again.

Revealing a dark purple light, a butterfly that looks like the embodiment of death dances beside Yuyuko.

As it danced up and down, phosphorus powder drifted into the air on the glowing wings. Although the butterfly is reminiscent of the ethereal concepts of withering and death, it is undeniable that its beauty is very commensurate with that of Seikyoji Yuyuko herself, as if it existed only for the undead princess.

…… In fact, it is true that these butterflies themselves are the embodiment of the power of Yuyuko in Seighiroji Temple. So the style is also stained with the strong color of the owner.

These elegant, fragile looking butterflies were not intended to be intimidating, but Marisa, who had seen the power of these butterflies with her own eyes, only turned pale.

The previous two chapters of her spell cards had failed in front of these butterflies, but this time the scale was even grander than the previous two. This makes her how not to change color.

The sea of stars, which seems to be made up of phosphorescent butterflies, surged towards the dazzling light of the magic that erupted.

This is the spell card of Yuyuko, the third stage of [The Principle of the Immortal], and the [Poison Moth] that is more powerful than [Dazzle] and [Dead Butterfly]. Although there is still the strongest [Principle of the Living Destroying Demon Realm] further up, Yuyuko has no intention of casting it.

Because of Marisa's [Non-Directional Laser], [Poison Moth] is enough.

The so-called moth to fire refers to most of the derogatory words that have the meaning of self-destruction, so people in the world have misunderstood this, in fact, it is just that moths like to gather in bright places.

However, how many people know about it?

In front of her Reincarnation Butterfly, everything will pass away in disgrace...... Even light is no exception.

The storm of butterflies collides with Marisa's magical brilliance.

Surprisingly, the bright light did not swallow the butterfly. Instead, it began to dim quickly the moment it touched the butterfly.

Marisa's magic withered in front of the butterfly, which symbolized the power of death. This process didn't last long.

Soon, the bright light that had illuminated the courtyard was gone. Only the illusory phosphorescent light of the butterfly remains, adding a hazy feeling to the surrounding environment.

Marisa's face pales as she witnesses another defeat of herself. An undisputed failure.

If there's one reason for her defeat, it's that she's too weak. In front of Yuyuko of Xixing Temple, her proud power is not worth mentioning at all, and this is the only reason for her defeat.

Failure is not pleasant, but Marisa is not to the point where she can't accept it because of a single failure. She's not that delicate yet, and besides, this isn't her first failure, and it won't hurt her in any way.

Even if she really has any psychological shadows, it must have something to do with butterflies.

That's right, looking at the large number of butterflies dancing around Yuyuko Seigji, Marisa now feels that the butterfly is an unlucky creature. This kind of feeling is all done by Yuyuko in Saigyoji Temple.

I also lost the third spell card encounter.

Although there was no agreement before this contest that there would be a limit on how many cards there were, Marisa could use this omission as an excuse to continue to challenge Yuyuko at Saigoji Temple on the grounds that I hadn't lost yet.

…… But she didn't want to do that.

If you can't win, you can't win, and what you have to do at this time is to admit your shortcomings and challenge again after working harder.

Sometimes it doesn't always mean that you will succeed if you stay the course. If this world really had that gentleness, there wouldn't be so many losers. Although Marisa is sometimes stupid and naïve, not many people know this truth as well as she does.

And she always had a hunch...... If she continues to challenge Yuyuko of Saigyoji Temple, this undead princess may do something terrible.