The attack launched from a distance reached Evangeline's front; it was a bullet, specifically a large-caliber sniper rifle bullet.
In terms of power, this bullet's force completely surpassed Sakurazaki Setsuna's slash, not only due to the difference in their strength but also the added power of the opponent's special bullet.
However, this bullet was easily caught by the Yoshino holding Konoe Konoka.
"If this bullet hit you, it would hurt a lot, Kitty. If a bullet imbued with magic hit you, even if you're immortal, it would probably hurt a lot, wouldn't it? Not to mention, this bullet's target was your head. What would Konoka's reaction be if she woke up and saw you covered in blood?"
Crushing the bullet in her hand, Yoshino smiled at Evangeline.
"How about if I played another prank and got blood on her lower body, then cast an illusion on her so she felt pain in her lower body when she woke up? What do you think?"
"...Not good at all! That's too much for a girl! You should know that Konoe Konoka only agreed to your plan because she trusted you. Even if it's fake, it's too much!"
Evangeline's expression twitched as she rejected Yoshino's suggestion. She felt as if she was seeing Chachare when looking at this mischievous person.
"Aren't you supposed to represent Yoshino's 'Good'? Why would you come up with such a malicious idea! She's the daughter of Yoshino's comrade! Aren't you worried she might despair and take her own life?"
"Eh~ What does it matter~ Isn't it interesting? I didn't have any ill intentions doing this. As for a comrade's daughter? She's not my comrade, so why should I pay so much attention? I can just stop her if she tries to take her own life, and even if something happens, I can bring her back with my healing magic. Don't worry, Kitty."
"...Demon." Looking at the smiling Yoshino in front of her, Evangeline, whose skin crawled under her gaze, said.
Her intuition told her that this Yoshino, who represented 'Good,' definitely had no good intentions.
"Hehe~ It's not as good as you say, Kitty. Actually, 'Evil' praised me like this before, but I feel I can do even better, I'll try harder."
Like a child who had received praise, Yoshino's cheeks flushed slightly and her body squirmed a little as she spoke.
But she wasn't praising you at all! Don't just talk to yourself there!
"Oh~ I didn't expect someone to be sniping us from afar? It's a bullet imbued with magic, so it seems this hidden person is quite skilled! But I don't like people who hide, so come out! Little mouse!"
Saying this, she raised her greatsword and slashed in the direction the bullet had come from, a massive sword qi howling towards the forest.
Although she didn't know if the sniper had changed positions after firing that shot.
However, through her senses, she hadn't detected any movement in the forest. Perhaps they intended to hide in the forest and provide fire support when Sakurazaki Setsuna dealt with her. But this method was too naive, too sweet!
"Swish!" Just as the sword qi was about to strike the forest, a figure leaped out of the forest and landed beside Sakurazaki Setsuna.
This figure was a tall girl with dark skin, none other than Ryugu Mana, student number eighteen. Was she really a high school student? Even an adult might not have such a figure, right? She must be cheating, that girl.
"Hoh~ Ryugu Mana, student number eighteen. Although Yoshino had long sensed that Class A was quite unusual, I didn't expect there to be even a 'half-breed.' No wonder you can fire bullets specifically against demons; it's because you understand demons so well. Do you want to shoot me a couple of times? Let's see if your bullets are effective against me now? Ahahaha~"
"...Yoshino-sensei, why do you, who became the 'Saintess of Salvation,' possess evil power? You already have great power, so why would you embrace darkness for more power?"
Ryugu Mana's brows furrowed as she looked at the wildly laughing Yoshino; she could feel the evil aura emanating from Yoshino.
And this aura was very powerful, so powerful that it made her feel an unsettling darkness.
"Why would there be evil power? Isn't that obvious? Evil is everywhere; even if you stand in the brightest light, your shadow will still appear beside you. So what if I'm called the 'Saintess of Salvation'? It just means my evil is hidden deeper. Rather, I am the collective embodiment of all of Yoshino's evil. I am the personality that controls the 'evil' within Yoshino's body, and I merely awakened with Evangeline's help."
"The personality controlling 'evil'? Are you saying that Yoshino with the vacant eyes is the Main Body?"
Ryugu Mana looked at Yoshino next to Evangeline and asked. Her aura was identical to Yoshino's usual one, but she also sensed a faint darkness within Yoshino.
However, this darkness was almost negligible compared to the 'evil' before her.
"Exactly, exactly. Because of Yoshino's special ability, I came out. As the Main Body, she's fallen into a vacant state, obeying Evangeline's commands. I wasn't wrong, you really are a talent, Ryugu Mana. To commend your keen intuition, I'll let you witness something interesting. This is a special performance."
'Evil' extended her right hand, and the rune for Magic of Darkness appeared on her right wrist. Then, after the ousagong in her hand absorbed the Dark Magic's power, its blade began to change, transforming into a pitch-black single-edged greatsword.
At the same time, her spirit dress began to change, becoming a completely purple-black armor, a dress like a princess gown covering her entire body, and an ethereal dark veil extending to cover her chest and lower body. She also wore a purple-black crystal headdress. With this transformation, an even greater darkness erupted from her, causing those who witnessed the scene to tremble slightly.
"Ah, what an alluring power. Darkness is truly a good thing, Ryugu Mana. This endlessly gushing power is simply too tempting. Why didn't the Main Body accept my existence and let me help her obtain this power back then? If she could have used this power sixteen years ago, wouldn't she have avoided falling into slumber?"
Just as 'evil' was reveling in the power gained from her reversal, several figures appeared in the surrounding air. It was the female ninja, Kaede Nagase. A large number of clones attacked 'evil' from four angles, and even Ryugu Mana immediately raised her firearm and attacked Yoshino.
Yoshino ignored Kaede Nagase's attacks, instead unleashing a powerful torrent of magic that blew away Kaede Nagase, who was about to attack her, sending her crashing to the ground beside Ryugu Mana. However, seeing her stand up immediately, she didn't seem to have sustained any serious injuries.
"I didn't expect you to come too, Kaede. You must have been drawn here by the battle, right? But our enemy this time is probably not the small fry we usually face."
Ryugu Mana said with a solemn expression as she watched her bullets dissipate automatically after hitting 'evil's' clothes.
The current enemy was not only powerful in attack but also ridiculously strong in defense.
"It's Mana. I came to check things out because I noticed an anomaly when passing by here. After all, subconsciously wanting to leave this area felt suspicious no matter how I thought about it. And then I witnessed such an unexpected scene. Is this Yoshino-sensei's true strength? It's truly terrifying."
Kaede Nagase looked at the somewhat revealingly dressed 'evil' with a cold sweat. Just the wind pressure alone was enough to blow her away.
"Yoshino's current state is different from usual, isn't it?"
"Oh? Even if your subconscious told you to leave this place, you still came here, Kaede Nagase? It's truly impressive that someone not from the Magical World could possess such talent. But none of that matters. Right now, you are nothing more than small fry to me. No matter how many people come, it's useless."
"Even so, I can't let you take Konoe Konoka, Yoshino-sensei. I've accepted the Headmaster's request to be the school's guardian, and I can't let anything happen to his granddaughter. Even if there's no chance of winning, I can't let you take her away." Ryugu Mana tucked her sniper rifle into her breasts, then drew two pistols from her waist and pointed them at Yoshino.
"Although I don't know what's happening right now, as Konoka's classmate, I can't let you take her away! I will stop you, Yoshino-sensei! Ninja!"
Forming hand seals, Kaede Nagase's surroundings were filled with a large number of clones.
She seemed to be planning to defeat Yoshino through sheer numbers.
"Oh? Is that wise, Kaede Nagase? This level of Shadow Clone is very easy to see through to your Main Body. I know you can create high-density Shadow Clones that are indistinguishable from your Main Body. Are you trying to defeat me with a numerical advantage? Hehe~ I must admit, you really have ideas. But things aren't as simple as you imagine."
"What do you mean?"
Kaede Nagase, holding a shuriken, slightly opened her eyes and asked. She felt as if something ominous was about to happen.
"What do I mean? Hehe~ It means that no matter how many people come, it's useless. Before I leave here with Evangeline, let me see how much fun you can bring me. You know, it's Evangeline's snack time right now, and I can't interrupt her meal."
'Evil' turned to look at Konoe Konoka, who was held in 'Good's' arms, and said.
"Snack time?! You're actually treating Young Miss as food?! Unforgivable!"
Sakurazaki Setsuna shouted loudly at Evangeline. It was clear she was quite angry. If Kagurazaka Asuna hadn't held her back desperately, she probably would have flown up again to attack 'evil'.
"Angry? Enraged? That's right, Sakurazaki Setsuna! If you want to take back your beloved Young Miss, then challenge me with the resolve to kill me! It doesn't matter if you come alone or with several others."
'Evil,' holding tyrant, looked at them with a smile.
"Let me feel more pleasure."
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