Osaki City, at night.

On the edge of the embankment.

The crimson seal unfolded, and in this place, which was decisively cut off from the outside world, the three of them were getting together.

Or a Mistys and two Fire Mist warriors.

Whew-

In the crimson light, the cherry flames condensed into long strips of cloth and flew out.

And Yuuji stood at the other end, wielding the treasure in his hand, the vampire greatsword.

Seeing the vampire greatsword slash out, Will Emina immediately disconnected her own existential power, causing the strip of cloth to be severed from her palm.

This Phantasm can indirectly damage the target by attacking an item connected to the opponent.

In a sense, this weapon is a nemesis for many Fire Mist Warriors or Disciples who use melee combat as a means of combat.

After Will Emina took the initiative to break the bandage, Yuji Sakai decisively swung the vampire greatsword in his hand and directly tore the bandage apart.

And above the vampire greatsword, silver flames lingered.

It's been nearly a month since that attack by Guard Srae, no, by the Black Katy of the Summit, and the Thousand Variations Xiudenan.

In the past month, he has tasted a sense of powerlessness, and he has been frantically exercising himself, exercising his strength and skills, as well as the method of freedom.

Not just simple fire charges, but also the most complex seals and other free methods.

"Why did Mr. Tapira cooperate with the Masquerade?"

On that day, he informed Shana and Miss Carmel of everything he had heard and seen, including the possibility that Mr. Tapiri might be complicit in Xiudenan.

At first, he had the idea that this might be to sow discord, but after that day, Mr. Tapira disappeared completely in Misaki City.

Such a situation is basically equivalent to sitting on the ground......

He had another idea, though.

An idea that sprouted in his heart but had not communicated with Xana, with no one else.

Yuji Sakai exhaled, shook off the distractions, clenched the vampire greatsword, and said to Carmel in front of him:

"Miss Carmel, please continue."

"No, it's over." But Will Emina said so.

"It's too hasty." Dream Crown Belt Tia Mart answered.

"Yuji ......"

Xana, who was watching Yuji Sakai, muttered.

In the past few weeks, Yuuji has been training rigorously like crazy.

"Is it because of the silver flame?"

Xana said to Arastol, a little puzzled.

Ever since the disappearance of the Lost Guide, Yuji has been training intensively.

And shortly after that, after successfully unleashing the power of existence, he became even more insane.

"Hmm." Arastor let out a deep voice, "That kind of silver flame, never seen before, and ......"

"The Lost Guide and the Wheel of Wisdom once told me that Silver might have something to do with the masquerade."

"Masquerade ......"

Xana's brow grew heavier.

In recent times, the outside world has been under constant attack all over the world.

The Dorel Regiment in Zurich headquarters was abruptly wiped out without even making a sound.

A few days ago, news also came that the "Puppet Wheel Society", an organization based in Shanghai and not subject to interference from other outsiders, was famous for its group operations, and the armies that had repelled several masquerade balls in history were wiped out in sudden attacks.

And Tokyo's outside accommodation is now in jeopardy.

Will Emina has received many letters asking for help to go with her to the headquarters in Tokyo.

But..... Can't go.

Here, Misaki City, is likely to be the center. It is the center of the whirlpool of struggle.

The glass altar of the sacrificial snake was placed in this city, and the zero-hour fans also "accidentally" moved to this place, and the hunter Fariaghni, who was suspected of having read the Great Destiny Poem, once appeared here.

A series of coincidences, even if it is dull, will feel that something is not quite right.

However, the Tokyo Outside Lodge Headquarters did not believe their judgment.....

No, according to Will Emina, believe it or not, even if you believe it, there is no way for the outside world to immediately mobilize people to gather here.

After all, in this way, it is equivalent to completely abandoning the defense of other places.

.......

The next day.

It's been a long time, because there is no need to train today, Yuji Sakai went out and left.

Go to the shopping street and enter the shop that sells music CDs.

The décor is quite modern, with shelves selling goods such as manga and music CDs, and Yuji Sakai understands the idea of using these things as a stress-relieving action.

The density between the bookshelves was not large, and Yuji Sakai put down the shonen manga he had habitually selected and looked at the shelves of music CDs.

He suddenly remembered Hirai Yuan.

It's not Xana, it's Hirai Yuan, the girl that no one else remembers.

Standing inside the store, looking at the transparent window wall, there is not a lot of people outside.

However, at this moment, he suddenly felt a throbbing, a throbbing that felt familiar to him.

Subconsciously, Yuji Sakai turned his head.

His cruising gaze occasionally met the other's.

A tall, thin middle-aged man dressed in a retro style that did not look like a Japanese costume appeared on the opposite side of the window wall, and when he turned his gaze, he happened to be looking at the other person.

When other passers-by wondered, "Is it a cosplay?" or something like that, his gaze froze.

Follower.

Powerful disciples.

Beelzebub?

But why does it make him feel familiar?

"Yuji Sakai."

The low and thick voice that matches the appearance brings a wonderful sense of stability that has been refined over the years.

Why do you know his name?

However, not the enemy.

Inexplicably, Yuji Sakai had such an idea.

"Would you like to walk with this seat?"

The Japanese spoken in a strange tone, in a strange tone that does not match the Japanese, is somewhat unexpected, but it is inexplicably expected.

It's as if he knows each other's personalities well.

"Hmm." In this wonderful feeling, Yuji Sakai nodded.

......

Yuji Sakai at home.

Xana, who sensed a huge aura entering Misaki City, spread out her blazing red flame wings and flew quickly towards Yuji Sakai's house.

Soon, she stopped and landed in front of Sakai's house.

However, I didn't feel Yuuji's breath.

Got out!? Where did this time go?

Xana rushes through the door and sees Chigusa Sakai in the courtyard.

"Chigusa, where did Yuji go?"

Shana asked in a hurried tone.

"Yuuji?"

With a puzzled expression on her face, Chigusa Sakai said something that made Xiana completely stunned:

"Who's that?"

Almost at the same time, Xana felt her heart freeze.

.....

On the commercial street, on the roof of the building, a white-haired young man looked at the location of the old Yitian Department Store from afar, and the corners of his mouth hooked up with a smile:

"The Serpent of Sacrifice...... You're really here. ”