-1206- Conclusion

On this day, Itogami Island was destined to bear numerous responsibilities and clean up the aftermath of the incident.

After all, such a major event occurring during the pre-festival ceremony at the Harurouin Festival could potentially cause international issues if not properly addressed.

Apart from the area near the northern port, the rest of Itogami Island did not suffer substantial damage. Despite the battles between Rozen and Giada causing disturbances, the losses were kept to a minimum, fortunately.

However, the battles between Rozen and Giada did have significant consequences. The sea currents and ecology in the area where the battles took place were thrown into chaos. If not addressed properly, that area could become a disaster zone, making transportation, trade, and other maritime activities extremely difficult for Itogami Island.

Nevertheless, these are the results of a battle involving beings of the Primogenitor level. Hence, Primogenitors are regarded as the most formidable entities in the world, akin to mobile natural disasters, inspiring awe in others.

These are all issues that the Management Cooperative of the artificial island needs to address, and Rozen feels no guilt about it.

Ultimately, the occurrence of this incident can be attributed to the crucial role played by the Management Cooperative in designing the prison barrier. While the existence of the prison barrier is necessary for various countries worldwide, without it, vicious mage criminals would have nowhere to be detained. However, as the mastermind behind using Natsuki as a tool, Rozen will settle the score with them sooner or later.

Compared to Rozen, the battles elsewhere were relatively straightforward.

Although not on Rozen's level, the various girls each achieved their own victories, defeating all the escapees from the prison barrier.

As usual, Yukina faced off against Jiriora. With her "Mechanical Demon-Purging Assault Spear Mark Seven," Yukina perfectly countered Jiriora's powerful beast vassals, dispatching them effortlessly. Finally, when Jiriora attempted to escape in panic, Yukina used a sword shaman technique specialized against demons, bringing her down and achieving victory.

La Folia, as the highest-level spirit summoner, easily defeated Kiliga, the unorthodox summoner. Under La Folia's continuous summoning of high-level spirit, Kiliga was first frozen and then had the spell patterns in his body severed by the simulated strike of a spatial fracture, unleashing the fire spirits implanted within him and rendering him completely useless.

Sayaka, on the other hand, unexpectedly faced a tough battle against Broodt. As a descendant of the dragon slayers, Broodt possessed a sturdy physique, resilience, and strong resistance to magic.

Despite Sayaka's curses, jujutsu, and the onslaught of her Heavy Demon-Purging Bow Type Six, Broodt managed to withstand them all and even pushed Sayaka to the brink.

Fortunately, Sayaka's Koukarin wasn't limited to just a bow form; the Absolute Slash and Absolute Defense in sword form posed a significant threat to Broodt, a pure melee combatant.

Thus, after a fierce struggle, Sayaka baited Broodt into a jujutsu trap using her shikigami as bait and then dealt a devastating blow with a sword strike simulating a spatial rupture, deeply injuring Broodt's invincible body and bringing him down for good.

The three criminals from the prison barrier were subsequently dealt with here, wounded and incapacitated. Finally, along with the already defeated Meyer sisters, they were sealed by La Folia using Aldegyr's magic technique, awaiting a fate likely worse than death.

Then, the battle between Natsuki and Aya also came to a conclusion.

Unexpectedly, it wasn't Natsuki who defeated Aya, but Altera.

Facing Aya in her prime, Natsuki, who was still weakened, was no match for her.

However, just as Aya was about to attack Natsuki, Altera finally appeared.

"Are you my enemy?"

Altera uttered these cold words to Aya, and as Aya's expression changed suddenly, her sword had already turned into a rainbow-colored slash.

Just one slash.

Altera simply swung her sword, and Aya couldn't even muster the strength to retaliate. Her body was directly slashed, leaving a gruesome wound, and blood splattered everywhere as she fell.

With Aya's defeat, the incident involving the prison barrier was finally declared over.

Afterward, the Management Cooperative also issued a statement.

"The events that occurred on Itogami Island were caused by the international criminal organization LCO, but the criminals have been apprehended. We ask all tourists and citizens to rest assured and enjoy the upcoming Harurouin Festival."

With the release of this statement, a series of events finally came to a close.

There are only two things worth mentioning.

One is regarding Tokoyogi Yuuma.

As both a perpetrator and victim of this incident, Tokoyogi Yuuma ultimately escaped death. It seems that when the prison barrier collapsed and Tokoyogi Aya and others escaped from confinement, Natsuki intervened and transferred her to another location, saving her life.

The other thing is about the last escapee from the prison barrier, the delicate young man, who disappeared without a trace in the end.

In this incident, he was the only one who successfully escaped from prison.

And it seems that he took the opportunity to steal something from the Museum of Keystone Gate and then disappeared without a trace.

"Unfortunately, I can't participate in such a lively festival."

After the conclusion of the events, the Lord of the Ardeal principality stood on the deck of a luxurious cruise ship docked at Itogami Island, gazing at the island where all the events had unfolded. He lamented the missed opportunity, but a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Thanks to this, I've seen something good."

The terrifying power displayed by Rozen delighted Vatler.

"It's all thanks to you, Your Majesty."

Vatler smiled and bowed to a girl sitting on the deck, covered in scars.

"...I never thought I would be saved by you."

Giada spoke, a mixture of displeasure and provocation in her tone.

"What? Do you want to devour me while you have the chance, Snake Charmer?"

Even though she was seriously injured, Giada showed no signs of fear, her face full of fighting spirit like a leopard baring its fangs at its prey.

"Why would I?" Vatler shrugged, "With my current abilities, attempting to devour a Primogenitor still falls short, and I risk being counter-attacked by Your Majesty. I'd better be sensible about it."

In truth, Vatler wasn't particularly interested in the current Giada either.

"That's true," Giada muttered softly, "After seeing that level of power, I'm hardly interested in anyone else anymore."

Giada smiled happily, as if feeling the pain in her body.

"Minamiya Nichiyo, you truly are an incredible person."

"We will definitely meet again."

"Definitely..."

Leaving behind these words, Giada melted into space and disappeared.

Vatler watched Giada leave and continued to gaze at Itogami Island, a happier smile on his face than Giada's.

"To capture even the heart of a Primogenitor, you truly are the opponent I've been looking for."

"It seems that to have a proper battle with you next time, I need to make some preparations."

"I hope that by the next time you can display that kind of power again, I'll already be standing in front of you."

"The Divine Child of Origin, whom I admire, respect, and revere."

The cold snake smiled ominously in anticipation of future hunts.

The future is destined to be even more turbulent.