Chapter 37 - The Masked Hero - Chorona
[𝐑𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐏𝐨𝐯]
A beauty.
If anyone asks me to describe the person standing in front of me I will only say.
'She is a beauty.'
Black gorgeous hair shining brightly reflecting the sunlight. A pair of deep blue eyes like an ocean with a doll-like appearance and white skin like snow. A body with curves just in the right places.
Only wearing a single bracelet on her right hand.
A bright light emitted from her bracelet as a jet black spirit armor enveloped her whole body. A silver-colored longsword appeared in her right hand.
Moonlight.
I recognize the sword with a single glance. How can I not? I'm the one who gifts this sword to Hinata.
Now it is all clear to me...
"Luminus please try to maintain the barrier around us. Of course only if you didn't want your city to get destroyed"
I said to her with a voice that doesn't allow any rejection. Luminas bites her lips in frustration but nodded nevertheless. I looked at Leon and he also nodded in response.
Good.
Now the only thing that is left is.
Snap
I snapped my fingers as barriers started to appear around me and Chronoa separating both of us from the outside world. I can't maintain the barriers while battling that's why I ask Luminus to maintain the barriers.
Leon will also help her.
Chronoa's eyelids trembled slightly as she opened her eyes. Evil energy started to release from her body as I can see the chaotic nature in her eyes.
Her eyes are sharp like an extremely experienced warrior. Devoid of any emotions her eyes and face are like ice.
Our eyes meet for a brief time as the chaotic battle started.
Chronoa made the first move. She moves swiftly without missing a beat like wind, disappearing and reappearing in front of me stretching her arm backward and then launching a strike straight into my neck.
Ting.
The sound of two metals colliding rang in the whole area forcing others to shut their ear, even skills like «Magic Senses» are affected because of the sudden increase in the magicules level.
That's not a problem for me because my skill evolve into «Universal Senses» a long time ago.
I have to say the attack that she launched was easily comparable to that of old Veldora. She may not be able to win against the present Veldora but the old one was no match for her.
Veldora...
Even I can't take him lightly now, ever since Ciel-San evolve his skill into «Chaos King Nyarlathotep» he only got stronger and stronger. His control over magicules and spiritons has reached a new threshold.
The only person other than me who can win against him is Velzard.
Guy and Milim also have a fair chance, but since I don't know for sure I will put all three of them in the same position.
Clang
Clang
Clang
The clashing sounds intensified as the speed of our swords increased. Strike after strike, she didn't give me even a little bit of opening.
I can beat her fairly easily if I want to but... I will be the most stupid person if I didn't use this chance to sharpen my sword skills. So I didn't ask Ciel-San to help me in this battle.
Clang
Clang
Clang
Earthquakes started to occur as our battle take the next step. I think it's time to end this battle otherwise the civilians might frighten due to sudden earthquakes.
Ciel-San let's do it.
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I put my sword back into my imaginary space as a mask appeared in my hands. The anti-aura mask or anything you want to call it.
I dodged her sword strike and put the mask on her face.
After placing the mask on Chronoa, I could feel myself sinking into her spiritual world. Of course, I had no idea how to do that myself. Ciel-san handled the operation entirely.
I thought her world would be a void of darkness, but as it turned out, it was rather bright. Since a place like this definitely wouldn't have any light source, I suppose that this must have just been an imaginary scene.
As I bounced forward, guided by my instincts, I noticed someone standing in front of me.
The incarnation of evil. The will of Destruction...
Chronoa.
"...Hey"
I called her softly, I didn't want to mess with her in her domain.
"Rimuru... It's Rimuru isn't it? The real Rimuru!!"
The reaction that I got from her was rather unexpected but it's not like I'm complaining.
Cup
What! What with the kiss on the cheek.
<<…>>
Ciel-San stop!!
I don't know what you want to do but stop it. I can sense the anger inside Ciel-San so I frantically stopped her.
After calming down both Ciel and Chronoa I asked the most important question to Chronoa.
"So do you know where are Chloe and Hinata..."
"They are inside the «Infinite Prison» deep inside my heart. But Hinata is dead, only her consciousness is left inside her skill «Mathematician» I didn't absorb her skill «Mathematician» because if I do Hinata's consciousness will fade away"
I patted her hair softly and reassured her.
"You did a good job... Don't worry... I will find a way to fix all this."
It seems like it is impossible to revive Hinata by putting the skill back into her body. Because if we do then Hinata's soul alone can't be able to bear the pressure.
Hey, wait a minute. What if we unlock the «Infinite Prison» and collect the remnants of Hinata's soul.
"I can revive them both if you permit me to interfere with the «Infinite Prison» I will also handle the energy that is reversed there."
"Hmm. Ok, another Chole also agrees."
What! Aren't you a little bit too quick..? Seems like there is no point in telling her now.
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She sounded very happy. It's her hobby to mess with skills after all. I can understand a little how is she feeling.
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Without asking Yes/No like she generally does, she directly merges the skills. This is not my skill so it should be fine... I think.
Her unique skill upgrade into «Spacetime King Yog-Sothoth» Moreover, even the discarnate entity Chronoa, which was originally the other personality of Chloe, went through the upgrade to become a 'Manas,' which gave her the authority to manage Skills and ability to switch with Chloe at any time.
Is it really okay to make such drastic modifications?
"Rimuru is the best. I love Rimuru"
Chronoa hugged me tightly in her arms and gave me another quick kiss on my right cheek.
Moreover—
"Eh, Chronoa! How can you cut in line before me like that?!"
Chloe in her adult form appeared and kissed my left cheek.
This feeling...
I can feel the intense rage of Ciel-San. Ciel calms down, calm down.
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Hey, Ciel-San did you just... What with that humph.
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Don't mess with me. I clearly heard it.
"You must be feeling quite good. Squeezing between two beautiful women that you even forgot about me"
The cold voice of Hinata starlet me a little but I quickly regained my composure as I looked at her.
"The feeling was not that bad, to be honest. But I was busy calming down another dangerous individual"
I said to her with a smile.
"Another dangerous individual..."
Hinata muttered suspiciously as she looked at me with her narrowed eyes.
"Given enough time she is more terrifying than Velzard"
This simple statement caused Hinata to lose her composure. A baffled expression appeared on her face.
"Are you kidding..."
"Nope."
I said to her with a smiling face but I was serious when I say that. Ciel-San definitely becomes more terrifying than Velzard.
"Well, I'm going out. I didn't have time to play around with you that I think that the red bastard and Icy queen waiting for me outside"
"Red Bastard... Did you by any chance."
"Yes"
With that statement, I exit the imaginary world and appeared in the real world. My body didn't even move a little from its original position.
Maybe because of Ciel-San.
On the other hand, Chole's body is lying beside Hinata's body on the ground. Luminus and Leon both are guarding her.
"Sorry for the wait"
I said catching everyone's attention I moved toward Chloe's body. Leon tried to stop me as he look like he want to ask me something but Shizue stopped him.
Standing in front of Chloe's body I or should I say Ciel-San started to separate Hinata's and Chloe's souls.
Chloe's soul was simply brilliant.
Shining like sun white and radiant.
The process was complicated but because of Ciel-San's help, I manage to solve it rather easily.
Hinata's hair started to regain its color as her skin regain its youthfulness.
She coughed a little as she opened her eyes, without any second thought Shizu and Vampire both hugged her.
I looked at Chloe and patted her head. She looked a little worried I guess she also sensed the redhead.
"I will handle him. You are strong but you are not at his level... Yet"
She pouted a little but didn't say anything. As I looked in a certain direction I saw a red-haired and a blue-haired demon coming out of their hiding.
Sensing their presence Diablo also appeared close to me. He is a little reliable in these situations.
"So, what brings a useless demon like you here"
I asked him coldly. He looked a little irritated for some reason but it didn't matter to me.
"Her"
He said while pointing at Chloe.
I knew it!
"You have a death wish. Don't you"
I coldly replied to him.