Family heirloom, then turned into a demon girl

Chapter 65 Mission: 10-2 The Demon Draws His Sword (Please Read)

In Uesugi Kenshin's chariot, Nero held the drowsy Beatrice in his arms and listened to the Sphinx's explanation.

As a Heroic Spirit possessing nearly all the intelligence within the singularity, the Sphinx had already devised a complete plan for capturing Pavone and was now explaining the details to everyone.

This plan was closely linked, and countermeasures were set up for Pavone's various forces. Originally, as long as it was followed according to the script, there would be no accidents.

However, they didn't have enough time to complete the plan, and many of the methods in the plan could no longer be used. For example, in terms of the policy against the Demon Pillar -

Originally, the Sphinxes had planned to concentrate their full attack and slay the Demon Pillar before Pavone awakened, ensuring a foolproof outcome. However, with time running out, they resorted to a previous strategy, assigning one person to hold the Demon Pillar while the others used the remaining time to defeat Pavone.

Now, with Georgios dead, Mephistopheles defecting, and Izumo Okuni left as the last remnant, Hernan's power was completely insufficient to deal with the Demon Pillar, while the Sphinx and Perseus were indispensable against Pavoni. The only remaining remnants were Kriemhild, Uesugi Kenshin, and...

"Let me fight the Demon Pillar."

Nero took the initiative to say.

In her hand, she clutched a blood-red magic stone, a crystal formed from the demonic energy that had escaped after Georgos used his Noble Phantasm to purify the town. Nero had a premonition that consuming it would allow the magic stone in her chest to grow further, but she was hesitant to confront the master of this demonic energy at the same time.

It just so happens that the Demon Pillar and the like sound similar to the savior she once killed.

Nero then said, "But since it's just a delay, it doesn't matter if we kill it, right?"

"If it's possible, that would be great," the Sphinx said, glancing at Nero with some concern. "But don't be too stubborn—the power of the Demon Pillar is greater than that of most Heroic Spirits."

But at this moment, Uesugi Kenshin, who was driving the chariot, spoke: "I'm sorry, Master."

"What?" Li Xiang looked at her.

"As a cavalryman, my greatest strength lies in this chariot. However, the cave is too narrow for it to gallop."

So Nero thought to himself: Ah…it seems that the job that was left behind is going to be snatched away.

The other party's reason was very reasonable. Faced with this reason, Nero had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​absorbing the magic stone at this moment.

However, the next sentence Uesugi Kenshin said was not what others expected.

She said, "Therefore, after sending you into the cave, I will return the same way and rescue Miss Izumo Okuni."

"This..." Ritsuka hesitated for a moment, closed his eyes and nodded: "Then Miss Aguo... and the Demon Pillar Fulful, I'll trouble you."

Although she didn't say it out loud, the consensus among the group was that "Izumo Okuni's spiritual power might have dissipated and returned to the Throne of Heroes." However, even though Ritsuka also felt that Okuni was beyond saving, she still agreed to Uesugi Kenshin's request and helped her find a better excuse.

Stop Fulful and don't let it return for help.

"Thank you."

However, this meant one less person capable of facing Pavone. Sphinx frowned, his expression somewhat grim.

As the chariot sped along, the stars moved at a speed visible to the naked eye. They were returning to normal time and space, approaching the darkness before dawn.

There was still an hour and a half left. Because of Mephistopheles's imaginary Noble Phantasm, they were spending even more time in a world slowed down. The dark coastline appeared before them, the tranquil sea reflecting the moon as it neared its setting, shattering it into a sliver of golden light.

A huge black shadow stood in the moonlight. It was against the moonlight, its dark body was uneven, like a cactus growing among the rocks.

"I'll stay too," Hernan suddenly said, facing the manifested Demon Pillar. "My ship is still here. Only here can I unleash my full strength." Besides, her Noble Phantasm wasn't suitable for dealing with a foe as powerful as Pavone. Ritsuka agreed.

"In that case, I'll leave her to you."

Nero handed Beatrice to Hernan and said, "Protect her."

Then she jumped out of the car, leaped high, and quickly approached the Demon Pillar.

No matter what, Nero had no confidence in protecting Beatrice during the battle against the Demon Pillar. She was the one who accidentally brought her out of the light barrier left by Georgos and brought her to this demon-infested land. She was responsible for her.

Coincidentally, Hernan, who possesses a ship Noble Phantasm, is a good person to entrust his work to—even though the ship cannot be driven.

"I'm going too. Master, please be careful."

Hernan also jumped from the car and disappeared into the forest. She was going back to her warship to support Nero's battle with artillery fire.

"Let's hurry up!"

The chariot accelerated again, rushing through the forest and heading straight for the cave guarded by the Demon Pillar.

At this moment, Nero, who had gone ahead, was already in position.

"What...are you?"

The Demon Pillar wondered why this demon-smelling human had suddenly rushed over, but Nero had no intention of answering. She immediately drew her Yama Blade, unleashed the magic power within her, and sang loudly—

"Farewell! Happy land, happy and beautiful home!"

Nero jumped high into the air and fell from the sky like a meteor, with the Yama Sword in his hand pointing directly at the huge body of the Demon Pillar.

"It's a useless move."

Lamer stared at Nero with its square eyes and released several dark rays.

However, Nero swung her sword in advance, tearing the air in front of her. She slipped into it and quietly appeared right below Lamer.

Compared to the small building-like Demon Pillar, Nero was so tiny. However, it was this tiny body that completely attracted the Demon Pillar's attention, allowing Uesugi Kenshin's chariot to pass.

Because Nero swung his sword again.

"Hail, Terror!"

The blow truly wounded the Demon Pillar's body. Using its magical power, far surpassing that of a Heroic Spirit, the Demon Pillar ignited a purple demonic flame on the ground, but Nero had already dodged it and appeared on the other side.

"Hurry, you hell!"

The blade sank into the body of the Demon Pillar. However, it was too huge. Compared to it, the Yama Blade was like a small toothpick, unable to damage its core.

But Nero, this tiny but annoying fly, really aroused Lamer's anger.

(End of this chapter)