Chapter 85: At the End of the Outstretched Hand

Entering the city of Bassau, Lynfia and the others are looking at the black sphere that is floating above the city and the giant black hole underneath it.

No need for explanation huh. This must be the hole that connects to the Demon World.

Since Balaam called the monsters away all at once, there are not many monsters here but skeletons are still gradually coming out from the hole.

If they leave it alone, more and more monsters will continue to come out.

We have to do something about this black sphere before that happens.

If my sister is inside I think that there should be some kind of reaction if I call out to her.

So we have to find our way up there huh.

Lize looks up at the floating sphere.

That sphere is not floating within a jumpable distance.

While thinking about that, Lize suddenly got attacked from the side.

She was blown quite a distance away but she managed to rotate her body midair and safely landed. However, the sword that Lize was holding was broken in half.

Hmm, it received this much damage from just one attack huh.

That was intended to be a killing blow though.

Furcas lightly swings his sword and speaks.

He couldnt hide his surprise that two people were able to take an attack from a combat-type Demon like him.

However, there is a difference between blocking an attack and putting up a fight.

Furcas slowly approaches Lize but Lynfia and the soldiers stand in his way.

It would be wise for you to back down here, dont you think?

What about you? Wouldnt it be bad for you to attack me?

There is no need to worry about that anymore. I already made my summoner go into sleep. In that black sphere that is.

What did you do to my sister.!

Your anger is illogical. That kid was the one who called us. In despair, she was looking for someone to protect her, she thought that anyone is fine you know. She was only wishing for a safe place to be, thats why I protected her with that sphere.

Protected!?

A Demon can not directly defy the summoner. However, how it will fulfill their wish is up to the Demons interpretation.

If you asked it to help you, it will. However, with such an ambiguous order, the method it chooses will be free for the Demon to choose.

Because of such risk, the technique to summon the demons was abolished. In most cases, Demons are more clever and cunning than the Humans so the summoner will be the one who will be at a disadvantage due to the Demons freedom of interpretation.

Lynfia may look angry because of what Furcas said but she doesnt recklessly attack him.

Furcas takes a step towards Lynfia but at that moment, Silver transfers in front of her.

Your opponent is me.

Hou? You decided to leave Balaam with him huh?

That Prince is not someone who can get done in by that level of opponent.

Dont look down on Demons would you.

Let me return that to you then. Dont underestimate humans.

The magic power of both of them suddenly increased.

In the meantime, Lynfia and the others take a distance away from them. They thought that they would only be a hindrance if they are too close.

Your Highness, are you hurt?

Im fine. More importantly, we need to find a way to get up there.

When Lize said that, a staircase-shaped barrier was created in front of them.

It stretched up and reached the black sphere.

Arent you quite considerate, Masked Adventurer.

Im honored by your compliment. Lynfia, go. That is also a type of barrier. If you can wake up the summoner inside we should be able to do something about this situation.

Yes! Thank you! Silver.

To prevent them from climbing up, skeletons gathered and surrounded them but Lizes men formed a circular defensive formation around her.

We will defend this place to the last man!

Under Lizes command, The skeletons are being fended off for now but they will eventually be defeated as their enemy has no limit on how much they can increase their number.

Thinking that she must hurry, Lynfia runs at full speed.

In front of her, Flukas appeared to block her way.

You think that I would let you go?

Of course, I will make you.

Lynfia keeps running at full speed.

Supporting her, several magics fly toward Flukas.

Flukas simply wards them away with his sword but as if surrounding him, magic fires at him from all sides, pushing him off Lynfias path.

Kuh!

I said that your opponent is me right?

It seems I will have to deal with you bastard first huh!

With that as the signal, the two started battling.

Meanwhile, Lynfia took that chance and headed toward the black sphere.

Xinfa! Xinfa!!

Without any concrete idea what she should do, she called the name of her sister.

However, there was no reaction from the black sphere.

Lynfia made up her mind and plunges her right hand into the black sphere.

GuUh!!

A sharp electric shock runs through her right arm.

However, Lynfia doesnt give up and pushes her right arm on the black sphere.

Xinfa..! Its me..! Its Lynfia!!

She gradually lost the feeling in her right arm. Still, she continues to push her arm further in little by little.

As a result, Lynfias right arm began to dive inside the black sphere.

However, the electric shock is getting stronger as if the black sphere was trying to eliminate a foreign object.

Uuuuu!! Arghhhhh!!

Groaning in pain, Lynfia grits her teeth.

She keeps telling herself that its not painful over and over.

Im sorryI couldnt protect you..Xinfaits alright now..Onee-chan has come to save you.

Lynfias right arm sank deeper and deeper into the sphere.

Then, when her shoulder began to sink in as well.

A voice echoed in her head.

[[Lyn-.onee-chan?]]

Xinfa!? Xinfa!! Are you in there!?

[[Im scared.Lyn-oneechan..]]

Its alright..Im here

However, Lynfia couldnt feel anything at the tip of her right hand.

While continuing to reach her hand out, Lynfia speaks with her sister.

Its alright now..lets go home together.

[[But..]]

Dont be scared..I will protect you

[[The person who tried to help me was deadLyn-oneechan will die too..]]

What are you saying..I wont die.I have a lot of friends after all.

[[Friend..? Those adult people are your friend..?]]

Thats rightthey are here to help you Xinfa.

[[Adults are scary]]

Hearing her sisters words of doubt, Lynfia clenches her teeth.

Xinfa was a child who got along well with people back in the village.

For a child like her to say something like this. What kind of things did she have to experience? What kind of eyes did she have to face?

..Im sorry..Im sorryXinfa.

[[Lyn-oneechan, are you crying.?]]

NoIm fine.Im just glad that Xinfa is safeyou dont have to be scared anymore.I will protect you from everythingeven if there are scary adults out there I will protect you..

[[Really..? Is it really not scary? Not just me..will you protect everyone too?]]

Everyone..? There are other children with you? Are they safe?

Un.

You protected them werent yougood girl..its alright now.I will protect them all for you.

The electric shock didnt stop.

However, Lynfia never showed any expression of pain.

She doesnt want to make them worry about her.

If she scares Xinfa now everything will come to naught.

Many people have given her their support. She is not alone.

If she fails because of some electric shock here she wouldnt be able to face those people.

Grab my hand! Xinfa!

[[Un..but Lyn-oneechan, where are you?]]

Just reach out your hand! I will reach mine out too!

Saying so, Lynfia extends her hand out as far as possible.

Then, something touched the tip of her hand.

Confident that it was her sisters hand, Lynfia made up her mind and plunged her upper body into the black sphere.

The electric shock ran through her body and she couldnt breathe.

Still, Lynfia reaches out without minding any of that.

Something important is right in front of her.

Leo said that he would follow his ideal no matter what and she decided to do the same.

To never surrender.

Full of conviction, Lynfia reaches out with her right hand.

Then, something touched her right hand again. Lynfia did not miss that, she firmly grasped it and pull it up in one go.

What she pulled up from that black sphere was a girl with maroon color hair.

The colors of her eyes are red and blue.

Ahh.Xinfa..

Lyn-oneechan

The child she pulled up was certainly her little sister, Xinfa.

The sister she swore to protect. The sister she couldnt protect.

Decided that she would never let her go again, Lynfia hugs her tight.

However, that moment doesnt last long.

Since Xinfa, who was the heart of it, has already gone outside, the black sphere begins to crack.

Then, the black sphere emitted light and disappeared. With the sphere gone, the children inside begin to fall.

! ?

Lynfia jumps off and shouts at the bottom of her lungs.

SILVERRRRRRRR!!!!

Lynfia screams and catches as many children as she can. However, she cant hold them all.

Noticing that, Lize who was underneath them started to move but it doesnt seem like she will make it in time. If it goes on like this, they will fall into the hole that is connected to the Demon World.

At that time, a huge silver eagle suddenly appeared in front of Lynfia and the children.

The eagle catches them on its back and powerfully flutters its wings.

Wow.its a beautiful Mr.bird.

This is..

Its a magically replicated eagle. I actually wanted to try summoning it though.

Saying so, Silver appeared parallel to the silver eagle.

When Silver sees Xinfa and the fainted children in Lynfia arms, he smiles.

You did great. Leave the rest to me.

Yes..I will leave it to you.

Nee Nee, Does Mr.Bird have a name?

Name? Right. I havent named it yet. Why dont you give it one.

Really!? Unn, what name would be good.

After smiling at the happy looking Xinfa, Silver catches an incoming magic with his barrier.

Behind him is the angry-looking Furcas.

Unforgivable..how dare you hinder my plan!

Unforgivable? Thats my line. Dont think I will let you off with just dying here alright.

Dont start bluffing now. I already understand the extent of your power. Your power is nothing close to mine.

Is that so..try me then.

The moment he said that, magic power emanating from Silver is getting stronger and bigger than before.

Seeing that, Lynfia understands something.

He was being mindful of his surroundings so he still hasnt shown his full power yet.

From now on, Silver is getting serious

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