Medusa kept running around the Chimera. She imitated Kisuke's actions and led it around the whole stadium, killing some of the clan's members along the way. Although dead members are desirable results, that isn't her main goal. Unknown to everyone but Kisuke who saw what she's doing, Medusa is secretly setting up magic circles for her magic for future use.
Although she needs to kill it as soon as possible, she still has to plan for their future actions and planting possible trump cards could be their key to victory. Medusa also didn't forget their real goal of securing the blindfolded girl. If she's successful in getting her, they didn't need to fight any of them and just escape.
After a few minutes, she's done setting up her magic and controlled the 12 chains to attach to different parts of the Chimera's body.
Using the chains, she kept slashing and going around the monster which enrages it greatly. Medusa is waiting for a single moment that it'll lose its patience and put all of its Mana to an attack. And just as she expected, when she put herself opened for an attack, the beast immediately took the bait and put all of its Mana to its claws intending to cut her into pieces.
Before it could do that, however, faster than the beast Mana gathering, four chains wrapped around the two necks and tail. Pulling it with all her might and transferring the sharpened Mana to the chains she pooled inside her before, the chains dug to its flesh and eventually beheading all of its head at the same time.
The Chimera stopped all of its movement with its heads dropping on the ground with a loud thud. Everyone is silent. Even the Manticore who is chasing Kisuke around stopped for a moment. The Chimera died before it can even let out a cry.
"!?" Watching all of this, Petter felt relief that he didn't have to fight her. He underestimated her too much. Although he can also defeat the Chimera, he can't do it as fast or as easy as Medusa did, 'But she used a lot of her stock Mana... That unknown guy is also a problem... But as long as I can push her to use that, everything will be fine. I guess should just bring out everything and scare that guy... It looks like he the type that wouldn't hesitate to abandon her if things get dicey?'
Medusa first looked at Ana before deciding against saving her for now as Petter tightened his hold on her. She turned around to help Kisuke deal with the Manticore but she stopped her steps when she heard Petter spoke, "Not so fast..."
Another snap of his finger, a large number of clashing chains was heard throughout the whole area and one by one, a bunch of monsters appeared slaughtering everyone in their way. A total of 7 Chimeras and 3 Manticores.
"I-Impossible..." Medusa muttered, "Where are you getting all of this extinct beast?"
"I don't have any obligation to answer your question... Just defeat all of this and I'll give this girl to you." Petter replied with a sneer.
Instead of entertaining him, Medusa immediately went to Kisuke's side to help him retreat and stayed quiet to wait for him to speak.
"I don't think I can do this..." Kisuke spoke with a frown on his face. The black cat, Yoruichi jumped back to his arms.
Medusa already expected this and sighed, "Go... I'll cover your back. The teleportation circle isn't far from here..."
"...Thanks..." Just a word of gratitude and Kisuke turned back to run to the direction they entered. Medusa did her best to fend off the monsters' attacks from all side and she received several wounds from it, some of which are intended for Kisuke.
They reached their target and Kisuke immediately stepped on it. He turned back and saw Medusa's disheveled appearance with multiple cuts all over her body. Her maid uniform already turned into a rug and can only cover her important parts. The only unharmed part of her is the pair of glasses and the purple gemmed pendant hanging on her neck, both of which are a gift from Kisuke.
"...Take care..." With a sad smile on her face, Medusa said her final goodbyes. Chances of her surviving this ordeal are low and if she wants to save Ana, she's going back to ether state where she would suffer for another three generations.
There are so many things that she wanted to say to him as he showed her a new door where she can go and enjoy life even for a short period of time. Although she wanted to try and discover more things, what she had this past few days are already enough for her to remember for multiple lifetimes. Looking back, she's already more indebted to him than Ana multiple times.
"Thanks... And this isn't the end." With those words that don't seem a goodbye, Kisuke disappeared in motes of light still with a large grin on his face.
Medusa was dumbfounded, but shook her head and smiled wryly, 'It's probably just his way of comforting me...' She wanted to talk to him more, but that's already impossible. Now that she's sure that Kisuke is safe, She can stop holding back. 'I have still two cards left... I'll use one to disrupt everything and the second one to escape. If I can toss Ana on the magic circle, I can bring everyone here with me to the afterlife.'
With strengthened conviction and confidence, she faced the army of monsters, crouched down and finally, slashing on her own throat, a red magic circle appeared in front of her.
'This is it!' When Petter saw this, he immediately turned around to flee bring with him the unconscious girl. The other who saw this also started fleeing. Heck, if the strongest guy from them started fleeing after seeing what Medusa is doing, why wouldn't they?
From the magic circle, she summoned her Divine Beast which has been sleeping inside her Divine Core all this time, a Pegasus. Medusa's Pegasus is incredibly weakened due to her state, but it's still a Divine Beast and wouldn't lose to any of the monsters in front of her.
Along with the appearance of the awe-inspiring beast, from Medusa's both hands, appeared a shining golden bridle and a whip as a set. She immediately put the bridle on Pegasus and rode it, flying with it to the sky.
Pegasus shined in white light along with Medusa, "Bellerophon!" And as if a bolt of divine lightning, they descended with extreme speed leaving a trail of white light. A split second later, they swiped down in the middle of the roaring and fleeing monsters, killing them in blood and gore along the white light's wake.
A few seconds later, everything settled down and everyone peeked from their hiding places to the devastation created by Medusa's magic. All of them shuddered at its might that it might as well as strong as a big missile that annihilated everything.
Although it's strong, it's still on the level of a normal mage capable of casting large scale magic. High-Class Devils or Humans with strong Sacred Gear is capable of the same destruction.
These people have never seen a large scale battle that shaped the terrain so they were in distraught after witnessing one. But unknown to them, Medusa already approaches Petter's side and impaled the arm which is holding Ana. In an instant that their mind became occupied, Medusa used that chance to snatch her goal, the one she's indebted for and shouldn't have been in this situation if not for her.
While carrying Ana in her arms, Medusa bolted with all of her remaining strength towards the magic circle to exit this place. She didn't have any reason to use her second trump card as it isn't needed. Thinking that she could meet him again, she ran with all her might. Even though the scenery is grotesque, her heart is light as a feather.
But her wishes were popped like a bubble when she suddenly felt a burning sensation in her chest and she instantly lost control of her body and let go of Ana. She tumbled down and rolled for a few meters before stopping. With difficulty, she turned her head and looked at her chest. There is a knife sticking out of it and the only person who could have stab her is the one she's trying to save, Ana.
The string of cliffs...
Didn't know it was this bad when I wrote this months ago. hehehe
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Going back in time before they enter the isolated space, Kisuke checked and revised the plans in his head. He started simulating different scenarios inside his mind and kept thinking of the easiest 'solution' of each of them. By laying down the foundation that is the stink bombs he sent earlier, he formulated multiple plans to respond to a variety of things that could happen.
'The first thing I need to make sure is to reduce the number of watching eyes... If possible just to a single one... After that, trapping that guy and force him or her to make a deal with me.' For this goal, Kisuke started thinking of ways to achieve this and plotted his actions to enter some scenarios he wanted.
'But the easiest way is still letting them do what they want... It seems that they are obsessed with 'Ana' and I want to know their reason first before making a final decision. For now, I'll stick to my first plan of watching and controlling some things in the background.' Waiting for a few minutes more, they entered the isolated space which isn't that big. Just enough to fit this whole colosseum with some free space at the side.
Kisuke's mind started running at full capacity after taking in the information he got from his senses the moment he stepped in this place.
Even though Kisuke can probably finish all he needs to do by just using brute force, it'll leave a lot of loose ends which could tie him up later in the future. Despite his overwhelmingly strong abilities, he didn't want to underestimate his opponents because he could never tell what they can actually do as he doesn't know all and every ability that exists in this plane. And most importantly, using just muscles isn't his style.
Kisuke first notice the statue of the owl on the stone table, 'Hmm? A gaze coming from it? And multiple intents... That should be where those guys behind this are watching.'
Taking care not to let it notice his intent, he transferred his focus on the surrounding space, 'The space closed after we entered? Can I use Descorrer (Loosed Void)?' Kisuke swayed his left hand in front of his mask and put his right hand on his back, "Nice to me-... Damn! Who the hell just farted!? And this smell? Whoever you are, a suggest you go see a doctor! You're probably constipated for a few years now! Or maybe this is how you welcome your guests? Is this a cultural thing? Quite unique... and smelly if I were to word it nicely." While saying this, he stretched his forefinger and a fourth of an inch black opening in the space appeared, but Kisuke immediately dispelled it before it can drill a hole through the Dimensional Gap, 'Good, One escape route acquired.'
"You bastard!!!" A guy with a rapier shouted at him.
With a smile, though it can't be seen behind his mask, he said, "So you're the constipated guy. You can die from that you know~."
Successfully provoking him, Kisuke was about to intercept when Medusa arrived and did it for him. He didn't think much of her actions as he needed to focus on other things for now. Ignoring their fight, Kisuke inspected the magic circle that didn't disappear even after closing the whole space. Taking a quick glance at it, he instantly burned it to his memory and looked forward. Kisuke then started calculating where the magic circle leads and found that it goes to a random point in the Dimensional Gap. To any normal person, stepping on this magic circle will spell doom, 'We can't use this as escape route with her friend over there... Should I tell her?'
"You dare insult me, Medusa!? Fine! Before you disappear in motes of Mana, I'll let my subordinates do whatever they want with your headless body!"
These words caught Kisuke attention, 'Hooh? Considering her artificial body, she's the real Medusa from the legends?' Kisuke already has a few guesses regarding her identity, but he's a bit surprised that it's Medusa who should have died countless years ago, 'So those two souls are really Stheno and Euryale? Great, now I just have to know their true goal... Or maybe Athena's true goal. From Cleria's account on records, the three sisters manifested and became goddesses due to human beliefs, I wonder how are they different from the Olympian Gods? Or maybe they're the same? Hahaha, more mystery to uncover. Just like what I wanted! This trip is really fruitful! I can get information on the physiology of gods plus a maid!'
If Medusa were to know what Kisuke is thinking right now, she would have laughed at herself for worrying needlessly, constantly burdening herself of what would happen if he were to know her real identity. The right answer is 'he couldn't care less'.
Ignoring them again, Kisuke transferred his attention to the people inside. He first looked at the girl they are supposed to save. He confirmed that she's really unconscious but she's not giving Kisuke any good feeling. Increasing his vigilance against her, Kisuke looked at the others. The guy with a rapier is an idiot. It very clear that he's planning something. Being knocked out on their first exchange Kisuke judged that he should put a bit of attention to him in case he drew out something nasty.
Next is the guy with a whip. Kisuke can tell that he's suspicious at what is currently happening and frowned, 'That guy should have a pretty high position but he's also suspicious? Of what?' Noting his hidden expression, Kisuke looked at the next guy who stopped Medusa from approaching Ana.
'Now this guy's demeanor also doesn't match his actions... It feels like he's just following a script. Hehehe... Interesting... I wonder how will this story unfold~.'
Lastly, he looked at the last of the supposedly current generation, 'Heeh... This girl is concerned about Medusa? But why isn't she doing anything? Is she waiting for something?'
Kisuke also noted some of the notable characters, including the two leaders of each of their respective houses and the figure in a black cloak. Everything is unclear, but he intends to watch the proceeding from the sidelines and started to look for a chance to retire. He doesn't like being watched after all.
After the Chimera appeared, Kisuke wanted to dissect it very much as he wanted to know how its neural network works but stopped himself as this isn't the time yet, 'I should capture one later... It seems that there's a lot of those at the back.'
Kisuke grabbed Medusa's shoulder and said, "You don't have to meet it alone~. I'm going to help~." Internally though, he's thinking how to play with it.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome~." Kisuke then took out a katana. It's Benihime but he let her took the form from when he was still an active Captain of the Gotei 13 instead of a cane, "Though if things got too dangerous, I'm going to escape by myself, okay?"
"That's fine... That's what I hope for you to do..." Medusa nodded and agreed with his words.
Kisuke noticed her lonely look but didn't say anything about it as he won't truly abandon her. Because he already decided to help her, he wants to see through it until the end.
This might be a repeat of a chapter for some, but this are the MC's thoughts so it's very important. I also wanted to put this with Medusa's POV but that's too 'hectic' for my taste so I wrote a dedicated chapter for Kisuke's thought process.
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And I really regret this string of cliffs now...
It would have been fine when I can post 2 chps a day but... Oh well...
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Btw, I may or may not be able to post a chapter tomorrow.
Reason?
I don't know what I just ate that now I have to deepen my relationship with Toilet-san by discussing the origin of the universe and the meaning of existence.
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I'll try my best to write one though. Wish me luck...
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