Collapsed -

Gradually, the templar collapsed.

The stone walls, which had been piled up so high that one needed to look up, collapsed like an avalanche, and the artificial earth shook violently from the impact. The view was obscured by flying debris and dust, and the interior of the building became a state of chaotic darkness. It's a devastating spectacle reminiscent of the end of the world.

For this too sudden collapse, the ancient city didn't care.

Because, at this time, he, Yukina and Saya Hua were outside the Sanctuary that was collapsing.

Illuminated by the dazzling sunset, the ancient city couldn't help but look away. Then Yukina and Saya Hana, who were armed with silver spears, landed beside them, not very far from the Sanctuary. Space jumps at a maximum distance of two hundred meters. It's just barely enough to escape the distance that would be affected by the collapse of the Templar.

However, for a few people, this distance is far enough!

"Teacher Nangong (Nangong Instructor)!?"

Yukina and Saya let out a short cry of sorrow.

The person in the arms of the ancient city is Nangong Nayue! However, with the title of 'Witch of the Void', she is covered in blood at this time, and she is weak as if she will not be able to support it at any time!

"It's okay!" Natsuki smiled palely, "I'll leave it to you next." ”

After saying this, Nayue passed out in a coma.

"I didn't expect to meet you in this situation! Fourth True Ancestor! "The voice of a demon reached the ears of the ancient city.

"Who?"

As the ancient city and the others raised their heads, what they saw was the ruins of the Ancient Church that had completely collapsed and was surrounded by dark dust and smoke, and a new building appeared there that they had never seen before.

A military fortress covered in thick iron walls and barbed wire - no, a prison, I say.

The sanctuary that was supposed to be guarded that month vanished, and the appearance of a huge prison was emerging there.

Compared to the original antique and solemn sanctuary, this fortress can be said to be full of ominous feelings that match the name prison unusually.

However, in its entirety, it still retains the form of a semi-entity swaying in the dust, and it looks as if it is still resisting intruders from the outside.

"It's ...... Is the real prison barrier ......? So, what is the building up until now!? ”

Yukina looked up at the majestic fortress and was puzzled by it. Compared to the quaint and solemn sanctuary of that month, the fortress was filled with an ominous sense that matched the name prison.

"Hey, do you know the ancient city?"

Tilting his head, Saya Hua looked at the ancient city beside him suspiciously.

"That's ~"

The ancient city was about to explain, but at that moment-

Then, what came to the ears of the three of them, Yukina, and Sayaka, who were confusing Guru, Yukina, and Sayaka, was a terrifying female voice with a metallic aftermath. It is the voice of an evil witch who has lived for a long time.

"That's the true face of the 'Prison Barrier'. Little girl! ”

The owner of the voice was standing on the huge door of the fortress.

It was a woman with long hair up to her feet. She was dressed as if she were a noblewoman of the Heian period. Although it is a gorgeous and complicated outfit, the figure that is dyed in black and white always feels like a death costume. Although his appearance is young and beautiful, his eyes are crimson - fiery eyes. The eyes that smiled softly were ominous from ordinary people.

"-- Zhuang Zhou and butterflies, there must be a difference, this so-called materialization...... That empty sanctuary, the prison enchantment, is the form of Nangong when he was in the dream of that month......"

The fiery women sang a verse to the ancient city. It is an ancient poem that tells the ambiguous boundary between dream and reality, and it is a foreign land.

The so-called prison barrier is an imaginary world constructed through magic in the dreams of that month. Its appearance is free to change according to the imagination of witnesses. Because they exist in other people's dreams, there is absolutely no way for imprisoned sinners to escape from there.

Because of this, it can be feared as a prison capable of sealing even the strongest level of mage offenders.

"But the 'Witch of the Void' awoke from her eternal dream, and the prison barrier was revealed. If it were in the same world space, it would be easy to escape from there...... Target. ...... for me"

Saying this, the fiery woman smiled as if she was very happy.

"Speaking of which, thank you very much. Fourth True Ancestor! ”

The fiery woman looked at the ancient city and showed a soothing smile.

"Bastard !!!" The ancient city glared at the woman. "You use my !!!"

That's right, the fire-eyed woman in front of him at this time was the voice of the demon guide criminal who stabbed Nangong Nayue with a sword, Xiandu Mu Aye.

"No, it's not." Ah Ye looked at the ancient city and waved his finger lightly, "Originally, I escaped the 'prison enchantment' through a simple copy produced by monomeric reproduction, but now it seems that I don't need it!" ”

"What are you talking about, did you mean you were going to do this in the first place!?"

The ancient city looked at Ah Ye and asked in a cold voice.

As if taking pity on the ancient city, Ah Ye nodded slightly: "It's just a tool, but it's useless now." ”

"What do you want to do!?" The ancient city looked at Ah Ye vigilantly.

"Yes, of course...... Take back the power that belongs to me! ”

Xiandu Mu Aye raised his left hand and aimed at the ancient city.

"Ah!!!!!!!h

Suddenly, the ancient city let out a mournful cry.

"Senior!"

"Ancient City!?"

Xuecai held Xuexia Wolf and pointed at Ah Ye: "You guy, what did you do to the senior?" ”

However, as if in response to Yukina's voice, in the void, the figure of a girl appeared.

That's exactly - Sendu Mu Yuma!

"Yuma?" Yukina looked at this scene in amazement and couldn't speak.

"Oh, don't you know?" Ah Ye glanced at Yukina meaningfully, "This girl is the doll I plan to make to escape the 'prison enchantment'!" ”

"How is this possible!?"

As if to pity Yukina and them in the midst of the wavering, Ah Ye spoke, "I am the same existence as this girl—that's why I can even do this kind of thing."

"Uh......h Yes...... Ahh......h ”

At this moment, a scream like a cuckoo's blood burst out from Yuma's throat.

From behind her, a humanoid apparition materialized through magic emerged. A faceless knight in rusty armor. The demon's dependents who are given by contract - in other words, the "guardians" of the witches.

The blue knight's whole body was eroded by the terrifying patterns of black veins.

It's as if he's going to forcibly take away Yuma's dominance over the "Guardians".

"Yuma!?"

“…… No way...... How can it be...... The 'guardian' who was able to take away the witch ......"

Saya Hua and Yukina were dumbfounded, and even their voices trembled.

Senduki Aya is interfering with Yuma's "guardian" through a huge magic power and a blood bond that is stronger than magic. And Yukina didn't get in the way of this method.

"Mother...... My lord......? ”

From Yuma's mouth, which was soaked in blood, a sound of despair was weaved.

"You're Yuma's mother......!?"

Even now, Yukina can't deny this fact.

Although I don't want to admit it, the fact that the flame's woman is related to Yuma by blood, no matter who is present, already understands. Because the two of them look too similar.

It has reached the point where it is almost impossible to distinguish between the length of the hair and the color of the eyeballs.

Whether it's the awe-inspiring appearance or the age in appearance.

Senduki Aya is interfering with Yuma's "guardian" through a huge magic power and a blood bond that is stronger than magic.

Even if you attack Aye, that damage will be returned to Yuma equally. So even though Yuma, who was struggling with pain, was in front of him, the three of them couldn't do anything.

"You guy, stop me!!"

I don't know when, the ancient city has already stood up, wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth with his hand, and glared at Ah Ye angrily.

"No...... Please stop...... Mother-sama ......! ”

Yuma pleaded in a faint voice. However, Ah Ye just looked at her and smiled cruelly.

"The strength I lent you should now be given back to me—my daughter."

Xiandu Mu Aye raised his left hand. At that moment, there was a crackle, and there was a shrill sound like a tree cracking, and Yuma let out a silent scream. The invisible giant wrist seemed to be ripping off the wings of a bird, and it fluttered and pulled something from behind Yuma, who was leaning back.

"Don't, ah!"

From the severed path of spiritual power, the magic that had been flowing there spurted out like blood.

The blue armor of Yuma's "Guardian" is completely dyed black.

Like a beast freed from chains, the faceless knight roared. His figure shook like a rising heat, moving towards Ah Ye's back. Sendo Mu Aye, she completely seized Yuma's "guardian".

"Yuma!"

Dropped casually like a broken doll, Yuma's body rolled to the ground. Picking up her who was lying on her side in exhaustion, Gucheng gasped dumbfoundedly. Although he was barely breathing, the focus of Yuma's wide open pupils was not aligned. She was scared like a weak child, and she was like the Youma she knew in the ancient city.

"You're ...... ...... do such a thing! ”

Yukina set up her gun with anger on her face. The silver blade pointed at the Xiandu Mu Aye, who was leisurely looking down at the ground.

For Yuma, who is a witch, the "guardian" is not simply a demon or a weapon, but the price of giving his soul to the demon. It's a part of oneself that you get by giving up your identity as a human being.

"You guy, do you know what you've done!"

Even Saya Hua, who was silent on the side, couldn't help but hold Huang Hualin and aim at Ah Ye at this time.

And Xiandu Mu Aye, even this wants to be taken away from Yuma. Taken from his own daughter, who was just made for prison escape, and didn't even give a little maternal love.

"The Fourth True Ancestor, as well as the Sword Witch and Wu Weiyuan of the Lion King Organ...... What the hell are you angry about? This girl is a doll I made...... Yes. It's my freedom to do whatever I want, right? ”

Ah Ye, an expression as if he was genuinely surprised.

The blood in his body was swept away by a reverse current of anger, and Gu Gu gritted his teeth. Accompanied by the irrepressible killing intent, there were scorching violent fluctuations of magical power.

“…… Are you kidding......! ”

The ancient city squeezed out a deep voice. The magic that erupted like a flame slowly formed a huge shadow. This is in response to the anger of the ancient city, and the beast of the Fourth True Ancestor is awakening.

At this moment, the anger of the Fourth True Ancestor~--completely exposed!