A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

"But more than that, I'd like to ask, Kaguya-sensei, from which senior did you learn your sneaky and thieving skills?"

"Launching sneak attacks and planting bombs—these despicable tactics are used. Is this what it means to be in a high position? He looks like a petty person who only knows how to hide in the shadows."

"Petty theft? That's really hurtful."

Kaguya sighed softly, seemingly bored by such a low-level provocation.

"I was just stretching my muscles a little within the rules. I have the right to increase the difficulty a bit before the game ends, don't I?"

She slid off the inflatable mat into the water, her body stretching out in the clear pool like an elegant mermaid.

"Besides... you should be thanking me."

Kaguya then swam to the edge of the pool, lay down on the shore, and looked up at Chiba.

Water droplets slid down her fair neck and disappeared into the dark blue fabric.

"If it weren't for the rules, you wouldn't have to collect all the Clow Cards before the Final Judgment could begin."

"So, until that day comes, I can only use this little trick to increase the difficulty of the game for you and pass the time."

"For example, they might set up small obstacles when you're collecting cards, or throw you into a time turbulence to see if you can climb out."

"In other words, without this rule, you would have died several times over, so be grateful, Kazama, that I'm still alive."

Chapter 86 The Magic Light Stick

Grateful?

Qianyu was so angry that she laughed instead.

"Who would want that kind of thing?"

"Since you want to kill me, then don't wait for this bullshit card collection."

“I’m standing right in front of you now, voluntarily giving up that so-called protection period.”

He spread his arms wide, adopting a completely unguarded posture.

"Pleiades, you want a chance? Fine, I'll give you one."

"If you want to take action, now is the best time."

"To be honest, rather than being disgusted by your underhanded antics... let's have a real fight right now! Let's settle this once and for all!"

"Or are you actually just not brave enough? Afraid I'll defeat you? Afraid of losing face? That's why you've come up with so many excuses?"

As soon as those words were spoken...

The air suddenly became quiet.

Kaguya's smile slowly faded.

For the first time, genuine emotions were revealed in those violet eyes.

That was the anger that followed being provoked by ants.

It's also the excitement of seeing prey come to you willingly.

Qianyu stopped smiling.

"I know you're stronger than me. I know I'd most likely die if we went head-to-head."

"But I'm unhappy about being made a fool of, unhappy about your condescending charity, and unhappy about your 'everything is under control' attitude."

"So, either kill me now, or shut your mouth and never bother me again."

A moment later, Kaguya smiled.

"Ah……"

"Hehehe..."

A low chuckle escaped her throat, then grew louder and louder, finally turning into a deafening roar.

"Hahaha!! Good! Very good!!"

"You chose this yourself."

"boom--!!"

A terrifying surge of energy erupted from her center in an instant.

The entire pool of water seemed to have been slapped hard by an invisible hand, shooting into the sky and turning into a torrential downpour.

Qianyu was forced to take a few steps back by the shockwave and use her hands to shield herself.

Right there in that sky full of mist.

Kaguya slowly rose into the sky.

The swimsuit vanished in the light, replaced by a sacred robe adorned with a moon motif.

Behind it, six enormous, pure white wings suddenly unfurled, blocking out the midday sun.

That oppressive aura was no longer the previous probing, but the true divine power belonging to the judge.

"Since you're so eager to die..."

Kaguya hovered in mid-air, looking down at Chiyu with a cold gaze as if she were looking at a speck of dust.

"Then I'll grant your wish."

She raised her hand and gently clenched it in the air.

"Reality Marble - Deploy!!"

"The Judgment Grounds of the Moon!!"

With Kaguya's announcement.

The world began to collapse.

The blue sky and white clouds were instantly covered by a blood-red color.

The luxurious villa area was like a burned-out painting, peeling away and shattering before Qianyu's eyes, replaced by an endless expanse of ruins.

Ruins and rubble, smoke billowing everywhere.

The air was filled with the smell of sulfur and blood.

A huge, bleeding red moon hung in the sky.

There is no life, no hope, only endless wasteland and a chilling atmosphere permeating the air.

This is the domain of the judges.

It is also... the final resting place from which only death can lead.

Directly above him, Princess Kaguya, with her six wings spread, looked down at him like a judgment angel descended to earth.

Qianyu stood on a shattered stone slab, looking up at the goddess-like woman above her, without fear, her right hand already holding the divine light stick she had prepared beforehand.

Angxing Huiye hovered in mid-air, its six wings outstretched, its tone full of disdain and superiority.

She looked at the unresponsive magic wand in Qianyu's hand, a mocking smile curving her lips.

"So—you're challenging me based on this?"

"A transformation device that has lost its luster? It can't even control its own power, yet it dares to spout such nonsense?"

"You'll know once you try."

Ignoring her taunts, Qianyu gripped the Divine Light Stick tightly, roared, and suddenly raised her arm.

"Tiga!!"

"..."

A few seconds passed

The wind is still blowing, and the crows are still cawing.

The withered leaves swirled between the two of them.

"puff……"

Kaguya couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Is this your light?

"Oh dear, how embarrassing. It seems even that so-called light doesn't want to respond to your call at this time?"

Qianyu was somewhat puzzled; he could sense that there was indeed light surging within the Divine Light Rod.

But the light receded instantly when it touched the violent thoughts in his heart.

why?

Chiyu recalled her last transformation.

The reason he was able to transform ten years ago was because all he could think about was saving that girl.

That was pure protective will, so the light responded to him.

But now, he's doing it for personal revenge, to vent his anger, to kill Kaguya before him...

Qianyu understood instantly.

"I see."

Surely this light doesn't only respond to the will to protect, but also to the desire to fight privately?

This is too idealistic.

However, Qianyu immediately thought of another method.

In other words, if you want to use this power, you must have a legitimate reason for doing so.

One must present oneself as the righteous side and portray the other side as an evil that must be eliminated.

Ha ha.

Isn't that just acting? That's no problem for him.

"call……"