"Okay, okay, I'll turn back now......"

In desperation, I could only slowly turn my head back under the compulsion of my surroundings.

At this moment, Nero also raised his head with the only strength he had, and his eyes met mine.

Despite her weakness, she managed to squeeze out a smile and signal to me to be reassured.

In this way, she is so strong and hard-working that it makes people feel distressed.

"Nero, be careful!"

Suddenly, feeling the power coming from above, my face changed dramatically and I suddenly shouted at Nero.

Romulus had already jumped into the air while we were unprepared, spear in his hand straight down at Nero!

"Hmm......"

Nero gritted his teeth, trying to stand up and resist.

However, when she resisted the arc energy before, she had consumed too much, and she only fell down weakly several times.

She had used all the magic that Stigmata had provided, plus all of her own strength, to achieve the miracle she had done before.

Now Nero has no power to fight back!

"Damn, if you continue like this, you will be killed!"

Seeing that the tip of Romulus' spear was almost above Nero's head, I clenched my fist hard.

"Transfer!"

The second stigmata was forcibly mobilized by me.

Hmmm-

The sudden insertion of powerful magic made Nero, who was originally sitting on the ground, disappear in an instant.

Bang!

Almost the next moment, Romulus's attack fell suddenly!

The gate on which Nero had leaned was torn apart in an instant.

Rubble flies and dust obscures the eyes.

On the ground, bottomless black pits were left. The cobweb-like rift stretched far into the surrounding area......

"Hmph, your master doesn't have any other skills, but it's quite good to help you escape."

With a cold snort, Romulus pulled out the spear that had been inserted into the ground.

Twenty meters behind him, Nero braced himself with his long sword, half-kneeling on the ground and gasping for breath.

"I'll help her, and you guard the gates."

Hurriedly speaking to the Roman soldiers around me, I jumped over the city wall and jumped!

Boom!

The legs that had been strengthened with magic power, even if they landed at such a height, they only felt a slight impact.

…… If I have the opportunity to return to the afterlife, might I consider wearing my underwear outside?

Shaking my head with a wry smile, I felt helpless that I would still have nonsensical thoughts at such a time.

Even if you can, you still can't fight against the genuine Heroic Spirit.

"Nero, are you alright?"

Unable to heed the exclamations of the soldiers in the city, I hurried to Nero's side, bent down and reached out to help her up.

"Whew...... Performer...... Don't worry about ......" Nero pushed my hand away slightly, and insisted, "Hurry up...... Over here...... It's dangerous...... One person remains...... can deal with ......."

"What stupid things to say, I made a contract with you, didn't I?" I sighed and grabbed Nero's arm and pulled her up, "As your master, even for now, I have to go with you. ”

"Performer, Yu ......"

Nero's blue eyes stared at me deeply, his mouth open trying to say something.

"Well, that's right, both of you are going to die here today!"

Romulus's somber voice rang in our ears.

"Nero, be careful! You recover your strength first, don't force it! ”

Without even thinking about it, I rushed forward to protect Nero behind me.

Although he knew that he would not be Romulus's opponent at all, he must not let Nero, who is a girl, have an accident first.

"Well done, magician." Unexpectedly, Romulus looked at me, "The space has just shifted, and your timing is perfect. If it had been earlier, I would have readjusted the drop-off point; If it's a little later, it will be completely unsaved. In other words, Nero will surely die! ”

"And Nero Claudius, although the first move is just my casual attack, but you can completely break through from the front, this courage and bearing, I quite admire."

From Romulus's words, I heard a heartfelt appreciation.

Even if we are hostile, does he still appreciate what we do?

"Are you going to stop?"

I asked.

If Romulus could stop for a while, it would undoubtedly buy Rome a respite.

However, Romulus shook his head coldly.

"How is it possible, what I have decided cannot be changed no matter what! I said that I would slaughter the city of Rome today, and I will never break my promise! ”

"Hmm...... Come on, Yu will fight until the last moment! ”

Behind me, Nero struggled to his feet.

"Haha, that's it!" Romulus laughed heartily, "Not to mention your ability, this excellent willpower is enough to be called Rome!" ”

"Although it is easier for me to kill you and you than to pinch a worm to death, as a reward for your excellent performance, I allow you to use the final blow!" Romulus chuckled, "Cherish this hard-won opportunity, be grateful for my mercy, and then take your death!" ”

"Then as Lord Divine Ancestor wishes, let you witness the glory of the rest of your life!"

Nero straightened up and declared loudly.

"Player, please allow you to use the last spell to liberate the remaining treasures!"

She turned to look at me.

"I see......"

I nodded.

Although the power of the last stigmata was enough to help her escape from this place. But with Nero's character, he would not have chosen such a reluctant and evasive path.

Moreover, if she were to leave, the citizens of Rome who had not yet evacuated would suffer at the hands of Romulus.

So, from any point of view, this is the only option.

"Use the Noble Phantasm, Nero, and put an end to this."

Taking a deep breath, I gave the order to the girl in the red dress in front of me.

At the same time, the last stigma vanished, and all of it turned into magic and flowed into her body.

"Yes, Yu Virtuoso." Nero smiled contentedly, "No matter what the outcome of today, Yu will regard today's battle with Qing as a precious memory that will never be forgotten." ”

Nero, who had regained his strength, stood side by side with me, his red dress fluttering, his sword burning with flames.

Both the body and the mind have reached the peak, ready for a desperate battle.

"Come, let me see what your treasure is." Romulus looked at her and said calmly, "In the Throne of the Immortals, you are the only Roman Heroic Spirit who has never displayed a treasure, and even I have no idea about it. Don't let me down. ”

"Don't worry, Lord Divine Ancestor, there is no one in this world who will not be moved by my treasure." Nero chuckled softly, "Even if it's you, it's no exception!"