Chapter 249: Angry?

The Black Death Emperor's Brother narrowed his massive beast-like eyes at the petite figure of Himeragi Yukina. His blood-soaked mouth curved into a terrifying arc.

"You dare to raise a weapon at me?"

"Hahaha!"

"You've got guts!!"

His excitement surged. His pupils flickered wildly as if he had discovered something amusing.

But soon after.

Those vertical pupils suddenly dimmed.

"Since you're that brave… then you'll die first."

Buzz—

Two dark red beams of light erupted from his eyes!

Himeragi Yukina's pupils contracted. Just as she was about to act, she suddenly heard Yukari's voice.

"Lock."

Crash—

In the void, the sound of golden swords clashing echoed!

The next moment, a barrier rose!

Chains extended from the void, wrapping tightly around the barrier!

Boom!!

The red beams struck the barrier, but instead of piercing through, they rebounded off it like hitting solid glass. The energy deflected onto the thick layer of ice nearby!

Boom!!

The entire underground mausoleum trembled violently!

The Black Death Emperor's Brother widened one eye as he stared at the blonde woman inside the barrier.

So she could block his attack...

It seemed the Lion King Organization wasn't to be underestimated.

His eyes narrowed.

However...

What interested him more than Yukari's abilities was something else entirely.

His gaze drifted to where the beams had struck.

The thick layer of ice remained untouched, as though the beams hadn't damaged it at all.

But he knew the strength of his own magic.

Which could only mean...

The ice was far more durable than his power.

The Fourth True Ancestor?

His line of sight passed through the group and landed on the girl in the ice coffin.

It was hard to believe such overwhelming power was sealed inside such a frail-looking body.

"I, Sword Shaman of the High God and priestess of the Lion, beseech thee. Dawn light of exorcism, spirit wolf of snowy mist, grant me the divine might of thy steel, that I may smite a hundred evil spirits"

Just as his attention was fixed on the Fourth True Ancestor, Yukina seized the opportunity and released the Snowdrift Wolf!

Slash—

A flash of silver light cut through the frigid air. Wrapped in a fierce cyclone, it shot toward the Black Death Emperor's Brother!

Sensing the danger, his beastly eyes snapped toward the spiraling spear!

A strange prickling hit his temple.

What was this?!

His instincts screamed that this attack wouldn't kill him, but...

It definitely wouldn't feel good!

With a roar, he opened his mouth wide and released a stream of dark flames!

Buzz—

The flames formed a solid wall of darkness, blocking the Snowdrift Wolf's charge!

The raging fire canceled out the spear's magic power, scattering it!

"…This…"

Gajou stared in disbelief at the spectacle. Then he looked at Himeragi Yukina, and then at his clueless son.

Smack!

He clicked his tongue.

They're all high school students. Why…

He shook his head and continued watching the standoff between Yukina and the Black Death Emperor's Brother.

Meanwhile—

Seeing Yukina and Yukari engage, Liana let out a sigh of relief.

It seemed they still honored the agreement, even if it was only verbal cooperation.

At this point, she was genuinely glad someone from the Lion King Organization had shown up.

Because if she had to face the Black Death Emperor's Brother alone...

She wouldn't even know where to begin.

Still—

Liana didn't fully relax.

Even though Yukina's strength exceeded her expectations, from the looks of things...

It hadn't made a dent in the enemy.

Elsewhere—

Inside the barrier, Yukina remained calm.

The Snowdrift Wolf's attack had failed to land, but she wasn't surprised.

She raised her hand.

The Snowdrift Wolf immediately stopped and returned to her hand.

She sighed.

"I still can't unleash the Snowdrift Wolf's full power."

If only she had the power Lynn used to return the world to its origin...

Then maybe she could have resolved this situation.

But...

She still wasn't strong enough.

Yukari glanced at her and said casually, "Don't worry. Once your level increases, you'll be able to wield it."

Just then, Liana and Gajou walked over.

"Is there any solution?"

Liana sounded a bit anxious.

Yukari shrugged and replied nonchalantly, "I can hold him back, sure. But if you want to drive him away, you'll have to figure that out yourselves."

Liana: "…"

With the Fourth True Ancestor right in front of them, who would be willing to just walk away?

She clenched her teeth.

"Damn it!"

Nearby—

Gajou narrowed his eyes at Yukari, who was far too relaxed for the situation.

"You…"

"You've got a plan, don't you?"

Yukari glanced at him and smiled lazily.

"Sharp eyes."

"?"

Liana looked puzzled, then her expression shifted. She quickly grabbed Yukari's arm.

"You have a plan?"

Yukari gave her a mysterious smile and replied with a single word.

"Wait."

"?"

Liana tilted her head, completely confused.

"Wait?"

"Mhm."

Yukari nodded, saying nothing more.

Gajou rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Wait?

He hadn't seen any big spells being prepared.

So what were they waiting for?

He was confused for a moment.

Still...

Yukari wouldn't lie.

Of course, that didn't mean he could just sit back and watch.

He turned back toward the Black Death Emperor's Brother, countless thoughts flashing through his mind, searching for a breakthrough.

Elsewhere—

The Black Death Emperor's Brother closed his mouth. Dense black flames drifted from his lips like fog.

His fierce eyes stared at the Snowdrift Wolf in Yukina's hand, flashing with intrigue.

"That's quite a weapon you've got."

"But…"

"It'll be part of my collection soon. Hahaha!!"

He burst into greedy laughter.

Snowdrift Wolf: "???"

Yukina suddenly felt the Snowdrift Wolf tremble violently in her grip.

Then—

It flew from her hand and burst into radiant light!

In the blink of an eye.

Whoosh!

The Snowdrift Wolf streaked straight toward the Black Death Emperor's Brother!

Yukari: "?"

She paused, confused.

"Are you attacking again?"

Yukina shook her head, her expression complicated.

"No."

"…Then…"

Yukari pointed at the Snowdrift Wolf, even more puzzled.

"What's going on?"

"…It's moving on its own."

"?!"

Yukari was stunned.

Yukina stared in the direction the Snowdrift Wolf flew, her expression mixed.

"It seems like… the Snowdrift Wolf is angry?"

"???"

(To be continued.)

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