"I, I'll kill you!"

After making such a threatening declaration, Kurumi Zaki pointed the muzzles of both guns at the person in front of him, Natsume, while standing in the air.

Hearing the former's angry tone, Natsume didn't turn around, but threw the wind chime in his left hand over.

Subconsciously catching something flying over, Kurumi looked at the wind chimes that made a collision sound because of the shaking, and in the next second attracted by its pleasant ringtone, he came back to his senses and continued to pose with the angry posture before.

Raising his right hand, his fingertips partially level with his shoulders, the arms exposed by the rolled up sleeves made Kurumi close his mouth.

"I said I'll protect you, that's the price."

The kiss with Kurumi allows him to copy some of Kurumi's powers, which he can use as his own 'ability'.

In addition to this, Natsume also clearly knows that each kiss can only copy the power of one elf, and the power of the last copy will be covered, which means that it is impossible to repeat.

Looking at his arm, which silenced Kurumi, Natsume found that his world had turned blood-red.

As a price for using her strength, the coats of arms that appear on Natsume's right hand and arm are made up of blood oozing from her skin, and her eyes are bloodshot, and the power around her body seeks a place to gush.

Kurumi Tokizaki didn't continue, but showed a very interesting look, staring at the things in front of him like a viewer.

"The power of replication is really powerful, so how far can you go?"

"At least, it won't put you in danger."

"Are you stupid, Natsume-san, I'm still talking about these things at this time, and I'm not interested in the weak."

Kurumi pointed around, the ammunition fired from all directions.

Witnessing these attacks, Natsume swung his right hand vigorously to the right. Bright red blood swayed in the air, but it was fixed, coagulated, and constituted.

Nameless guns, and large-caliber cannons as large as Natsume's size, appeared on the right hand.

As the manifestation of power, Natsume doesn't have as many abilities as Kurumi, and he can't turn back time or summon his past self, the only ability is just that, what Natsume knows, the ability in his mind.

Besides. Natsume didn't want her past self to come here, after all, she had experienced the rebellion of her future self, so she only believed in her current self.

Natsume's state of mind must be incomprehensible, because it doesn't feel realistic to think about being killed or something in the future. It's very distorted.

However, the world Natsume experiences is so distorted and unrealistic.

The daily life he seeks is ultimately slim, Natsume's wish. In the end, you will just be tied to a stone and sink into the sea.

A person's life is like a goldfish living in a bathtub. Imprisoned in a transparent, self-thinking world.

But once you cross this boundary and jump out of your own 'world' by hard work, you will face the threat of death and a painful fate.

So many people don't choose to cross this line and hide themselves in a small world. Constantly numb yourself and make yourself feel at ease.

Kurumi Tokizaki may be like the fish in the fish tank, she wants to cross this line, so she will encounter danger. So before, wasn't he the only one who crossed over first, waiting for her arrival?

The cannonball approached the two of them, and no matter how long Natsume's body felt it, time in the real world would still keep passing.

The intact left hand held the right hand that was red with blood and pulled the trigger, and the intense vertigo was forced back by Natsume by biting his tongue.

It's like fighting an enemy in your heart, it's all yourself.

Demon Natsume and Angel Natsume use their respective weapons in the true. Natsume's body fought, the tumbling vomit seemed to invade Natsume's nervous consciousness, and the ruptured wound called on the rebels to do something together, and the sharp pain tugged at the muscles in his stomach, lungs, and heart.

Natsume didn't stop, not even a moment's hesitation.

That's why he's doing this because he's a fool.

Because I'm a human being, that's why I think so.

Because it's Natsume, that's why it's so hard.

It doesn't matter in the past, in the future, now!

So, wave your arms and shout.

The voice of determination left the Kurumi next to him speechless, and the blood-colored guns sliced at the AST troops as they output the shelling.

Thundered! Thundered! Countless explosions rang out! The AST forces were formed in a random field that was easily smashed by Natsume, and the major impact mixed with the force of the blow knocked down countless enemies.

Cough!?

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and a powerful burden damaged Natsume's flesh.

"Don't go any further, let me do it, you're not ...... at all"

"Stop arguing! I told you! I'll protect you! All you have to do is watch! ”

Blood spilled from the corners of his mouth, and Natsume's determination forced Kurumi's words back.

"...... the hell you have"

Incomprehensible.

"......Who the hell are you?"

I don't know.

"What the hell did you do this!? If you continue, you will die, consumed by that power! ”

Kurumi's gaze fell on Natsume's blood-colored right arm, and in addition to the blood, there was also a black shadow-like thing that began to eat away at Natsume's right arm.

Ignoring this, Natsume brandished the sword cannon he was holding in his right hand, and while sweeping widely, he fixed it and smashed it towards the large missile.

Uh-huh!? Covering his mouth with his left hand, the nostrils and corners of his eyes also reveal a scarlet liquid.

Is it time?

Turning around quickly, Natsume grabbed Kurumi's shoulder with his left hand, pulling him behind him while mobilizing his arms again, the red sword cannon destroyed most of the enemy's combat power, and even the random field of the Irichi origami was easily destroyed.

"Ahhh

The third slash directly forced them back, and Natsume relaxed when he heard the AST retreat declaration.

The left eye was covered in blood and lost the ability to see.

His ears were filled with noise, and he used the last bit of strength to raise the corners of his mouth towards Kurumi.

"It's done, Kurumi, you don't need to do anything alone, because I'll always be on your side."

“……”

Natsume gently plucked the wind chimes with her hand, and the fresh and pleasant sound of collision was like music from the sky.

"The world is full of all kinds of things, and that's the wind chime in your hand, if you can......"

Stretched out his left hand, which was somewhat dirty and bloodstained.

"Do you want to hang it under the eaves of your house with me?"

“……”

Looking at Natsume in disbelief, it was as if the Yamazo Buddha had been robbed of his soul by the god of death.

But she immediately killed the Grim Reaper, and put her hand on Natsume's hand uneasily and haughtily.

"Only, just once."

His cheeks were slightly red, and he made such a statement dissatisfied.

Ah, Natsume raised his head, the weather today is still very good. (To be continued......)