With the clouds below them, Kurumi and Yuki locked eyes.
Their clones down below were almost all dead; their small encounters had concluded.
Their blood was boiling from the amount of power they had used, even though they hadn't inflicted significant wounds.
It was time to end this...
That's why...
*Bang, bang
*Bang, bang
Firing simultaneously, they both twisted to dodge the projectiles.
*Bang, bang
But it wasn't over, as in their spins, they fired again.
*Bam, bam
Clashing their bullets mid-air, both Yuki and Kurumi didn't lose momentum, using their spins to close in quickly.
*Bang, bang
*Bang, bang
Firing once more, they chased each other again, spinning, dodging, and shooting.
*Bom, bom
"Kihihi, splendid! I love it!"
Maneuvering with incredible agility, Kurumi spun 180 degrees upside down, firing several more projectiles, while the smile on her face widened.
"Hahahaha"
Yuki, on the other hand, was skating in the air; multiple white circles appeared beneath his feet as he spun and kicked the air, performing various acrobatic spins, evading bullets passing inches from his body while simultaneously firing his spark pistol.
*Bom, bom
*Bang, bang
Multiple collisions and bullet grazes were heard, but none of them harmed their opponent.
"Kihihihi"
But what seemed to be a magnificent dance in the sky came to an end when the hands of Zakiel behind Kurumi turned.
"Zafkiel: Zayin!"
*Bang, bang
Firing several bullets, Kurumi manipulated her musket, shooting several bullets upwards, while her spark pistol fired towards Yuki.
*Shua
Kicking the air, Yuki didn't fall for the same trick twice, leaping over the circle under his feet, under his body, while launching himself forward.
*Bang, bang
Evading the spark pistol bullets, Yuki spun on his axis, doing the same, but this time he inverted his spin, causing the bullets he had already dodged to pass inches from his body again – this was the ricochet effect of Kurumi's bullets.
Seeing this, Kurumi tilted her body to the left, evading her own bullets.
Taking advantage of this, Yuki closed in quickly, however.
*Bang
"Zafkiel: Aleph"
The musket bullets were returning, with his Sharingan spinning, Yuki calculated the trajectory of each shot, so spinning like a top, he collided his bullets with the projectiles threatening to pierce him, causing another explosion.
*Bom
But Kurumi didn't just watch; she also fired, maximizing the shockwave. Unfortunately for her, Yuki had already closed in, deflecting her shot with his.
*Clang, clang
*Bang, bang
Facing each other head-on, both firearms clashed; at the same time, they fired, tilting their heads, dodging the projectile, but this wasn't over. With the same momentum, they fired another round, but just like the first, their bullets collided in the air.
*Clang, Clang
With both weapons colliding, they repeated the shot, but like the first time, they spun their bodies, evading the projectile.
*Bang, bang,
With the sound of bullets colliding and weapons clashing, they chased each other again, throwing kicks and punches, deflecting the trajectory of the shots.
*Bang.
Losing a bit of balance, Kurumi took the opportunity to aim at point-blank range, but Yuki didn't stay idle. He deflected it with his hand while aiming his musket. Kurumi, however, didn't just watch; she inverted her spin, kicking her musket, causing her projectile to veer off, passing the bullet inches from his face, grazing his cheek.
"Hahahaha"
"Kihihihi"
With smiles on their faces, both continued their dance in the sky, deflecting and colliding their weapons.
However...
"You're mine!"
Throwing their weapons into the air, Yuki seized the opportunity; close combat was his advantage. Taking Kurumi by the shoulders, he delivered a knee strike to her abdomen.
"Guh!"
Spitting blood, Kurumi opened her eyes, but a smile formed on her face. She crossed her arms, firing at point-blank range.
*Bang
However, her projectiles missed, as Yuki twisted his body, using her as support, grabbing his spark pistol that he had thrown. Yuki attempted to shoot, but again failed, as Kurumi relinquished her weapons at the last second, regaining her balance, pressing her head against Yuki's chest.
"I got you!"
"...!"
Embracing Yuki tightly, a dangerous gleam passed through Kurumi's eyes, simultaneously launching downwards.
*Shua...
Falling at great speed, Kurumi gritted her teeth; after all, her options had run out.
"Guh!"
Feeling an incredible impact in her abdomen, blood spilled from her mouth, but even so, she didn't release Yuki.
"Haaaaa! Let go!"
*Bam, bam
Striking Kurumi's abdomen several times, Yuki watched as the ground approached closer and closer.
"I won't let you go, Yuki-san! If we're going to fall, we'll fall together!"
Despite feeling terrible pain, Kurumi only laughed at his feeble attempt, applying more force to her arms.
*Shua...
"You're crazy! ... I like it! Hahaha"
Resigning, Yuki stopped struggling, embracing Kurumi's body, feeling their speed increase.
It was a free fall from an impressive height. They didn't know how high they were, but if they weren't mistaken, they were 7,000 meters above the ground.
There was no doubt that without a parachute, even someone like him wouldn't emerge unscathed from the impact.
This was Kurumi's goal – mutual destruction.
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(TN: she got the suicidal rizz just like me fr)
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However, Yuki liked the idea, so propelling himself, this time he took the initiative, increasing their speed even more.
"If we're going to do it, let's make it grand!"
But not satisfied with this, Yuki aimed his spark pistol.
"If we survive this, there's a place I want to take you."
"Ara~ I'll gladly take that offer."
Widening her smile, Kurumi didn't care that Yuki aimed his pistol. She closed her eyes, awaiting the impact.
"Zafkiel: Aleph!"
*Bang.
Firing himself, his speed increased again, leaving several residual images.
In an instant, the ground was already in front of their eyes.
*BOMMMMMMM
With an incredible impact, the area around them was destroyed; the ground cracked, and a dust cloud rose, creating a tremor that shook all of Orario.
And in the middle of the crater, two figures could be seen, one of them badly injured but embraced, like a pair of lovers.
"Why... Yuki-san?"
Opening her eyes with difficulty, Kurumi looked down at Yuki beneath her.
"Why? I wonder the same."
Looking skyward, Yuki smiled. He didn't know why he did that. His body had suffered significant damage; his bones were broken, and several muscles torn. If not for the Apocalypse virus crystallizing his blood on his back, Yuki might not have survived. Fortunately, the Apocalypse virus was healing him.
"You are a fool... Why do you want to save someone who wants to devour you? Is there something wrong with your head?"
Doubtfully asking, Kurumi pulled herself closer to Yuki.
After all, without Yuki, Kurumi would have died. Before the impact, Yuki shot her with the seventh bullet, Zayin, freezing her time. So, only Yuki fell, while Kurumi's time froze just inches from the ground.
"Who knows~?Maybe I am crazy."
Coughing blood, Yuki admitted his madness. After all, no one in their right mind would go around killing and devouring people. He knew he was insane from the moment he regained his memories. He was already a mad murderer in his first life and would be in this one too. So, if he saved Kurumi, he had no regrets.
Plus, he had a reason for doing so.
"That's absurd. When fighting, you shouldn't think about anything other than the fight. The moment you worry about your opponent, you've already lost."
Shaking her head, Kurumi brushed off the dust on her clothes and stood up.
"I suppose you're right."
Replying with a smile, Yuki didn't deny her words. After all, from the beginning, Yuki didn't reveal his true power. He only used Zafkiel in this fight and barely activated his bullets. He refrained from using Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Est, and the power of the King, relying solely on the power of his birth. Yuki faced her as a sign of respect for his Original.
This was his way of showing respect for his Original.
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TN: noice