NOVPUBThe water, which was supposed to have an irregular shape, was flowing steadily because of Kuufa’s magic. It was now cut open at all angles.
The momentum of the sword slash was like a storm, blowing away Roma’s sword dance as if it were a fluttering butterfly’s wings.
“What…? Ah, I got cut…” (Roma)
By the time Roma realized that she was wounded, she was already bleeding. The cut from the clash sapped the strength out of her legs.
Without seeing Roma crumble, it was Kuufa who faced him this time. She created a defensive wall, the High Rank Water Magic – Cold Mother, but it was meaningless.
The obstacles seemed to be of no concern to Cleaver. He cut them down with a single blow.
“Ah…” (Kuufa)
Kuufa’s Low Rank Water Magic – Water Gun was interrupted. It was cut off just before it was released.
Kuufa again tried using Medium Rank Water Magic – Aqua Road to evade, but it was cut down as well.
Even when she tried reassembling the High Rank Water Magic – Cold Mother, she was unable to do it in time.
“Kuufa…-chan…” (Roma)
Cleaver showed off his skills by denying Kuufa all of her options.
Unable to get up, Roma watched as Kuufa was about to suffer the same fate as her.
Power, speed, experience. In addition, he also had his legendary Moses Edge, a magical tool in the shape of a sword that could cut anything. But there was no one present who knew about it.
“…What?” (Kuufa)
Cleaver, having defeated Kuufa, confronted the remaining Aquaria.
“A, Aquaria…” (Kuufa)
Mirai was not the only one to protect. For Kuufa, Aquaria was also an important companion.
Seeing this, Mirai suddenly moved towards Aquaria.
“Master!” (Mirai)
But Cleaver’s speed would not allow it. The light that had frightened and blocked the undead was easily cut off.
Cleaver looked down at Mirai, who was on the verge of despair. Then he raised the arm holding the sword.
“Mirai…” (Kuufa)
Though her wounds were less severe than Roma’s, Kuufa’s injuries were not damage that could be left untreated.
Tears of pain streamed down her cheeks as she tried to use the power of Aquaria once again.
Just before the Cleaver’s blade swung down on Mirai, the hull shook violently.
“…?!” (Cleaver)
Caught off guard, Cleaver lost his balance as Kuufa manipulated the seawater through Aquaria.
However, that was her current limit. Aquaria watched Kuufa motionless and was impressed once again.
Aquaria felt that the reason for her attraction to Kuufa was slowly taking shape.
“It couldn’t be helped. You guys might not be able to survive this…and I’m also getting all worked up. I can’t just wait and…” (Aquaria)
There was no way Cleaver could understand what Aquaria was saying or doing. He had no idea that someone would attack him from behind.
Cleaver’s back was cut with a loud slash because of his delayed reaction.
“…!” (Cleaver)
“Mirai-san! Take care of the two, please!” (Litty)
On the deck of the ship, Cleaver almost kneeled for a short period of time. This attack in particular would have been fatal if it had not been for his undead body.
Before his death, he had had occasions of being ambushed from behind. Even when he was struck by surprise, he did not fall down or was able to prevent it from happening.
“Uuuooooooohhh! Oooooooohhh!” (Cleaver)
Cleaver howled.
“Litty…?” (Roma)
Roma couldn’t believe her eyes. Litty appeared on the scene and launched an onslaught on Cleaver.
Where in the world was she, and how did she end up here? Roma shed tears, not able to say those words.
What was more important to her right now was that her best friend and companion was still alive. Roma was truly grateful for that.
