Chapitre 174: Chapter 174: Last Minute Substitution

"Thank goodness you're alright…" Satsuki's words were the first echoes Seijurou heard as his vision gradually cleared from the blur of unconsciousness. 

As the image of both his redheaded partner and Chizuru's relieved faces unfolded above him within his line of sight, the young hero tried to sit up, only to find himself surprised that he could not. 

"Oh…" uttered Seijurou with a grimace while he squirmed on the ground. "I'm out of magic and stamina… I can barely move."

Chizuru shook her head while smiling faintly. "Then, don't even try, Seijurou. Just rest for now, and we'll take things from here."

"Taneda-kun is right," remarked Shinsuke as he approached from behind his two juniors. "You've expended a large amount of magic, Erida-kun. But, I must say, that was an impressive showing. I never thought you'd use your 'Dragon Familiar', even if you haven't subdued it."