Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

Tiger sharks, black widows, eagles, wasps—all sorts of mimicry-like animal friends kept appearing in the black fog, tearing at Chris from all sides despite her barrage of attacks.

After collecting sufficient attack data, Zero roughly determined the extent of what was needed to kill the opponent.

So, under the cover of his animal friends, he stepped forward, swung his blade, and a red light slashed across the neck of the girl in front of him from a blind spot.

Since destroying the heart won't work, then destroy the neck. No matter how powerful a creature is, it should die once its head is cut off.

"Oops! "

Chris noticed Zero's movements and tried to dodge, but the eagle grabbed her shoulder, the shark bit her calf, and the persistent injection of toxins made it difficult for her to move.

"ended."

The blade hurtles toward the opponent's neck, and it will surely decapitate them in an instant.

However, the body suddenly stiffened, making movement difficult, as if the movements were bearing a thousand pounds of weight.

"This is... from your senior?"

Seeing the sharp blade embedded in Zero's shadow, Chris realized that the reinforcements she had been waiting for had finally arrived.

"Chris-chan, it's alright... Oh dear, Chris-chan, you're burning up!"

The yellow figure arrived and, having just dispersed the mimicry creatures around Chris, discovered that her body was burning up.

"It's alright, more important than that, we need to take this opportunity to get Lingyi... wait, what is she doing?!"

Grateful for Hibiki Tachibana's timely support, Chris was eager to settle the score.

But just as she turned her gaze to Lingyi, who was temporarily restricted by the Wind Howling Wings, she noticed a new change in her.

"Threat, threat, threat escalating! Alert, requesting final solution... Permission granted. Z-000 armor, Zeke, generation initiated!"

Seemingly spurred by the growing threat in the surrounding area, an even greater energy burst forth from Zero's body, accompanied by alarms and commands.

The burst of energy blew Chris and Hibiki Tachibana, who were still trying to do something, away to a distance.

She scrambled to her feet, her gaze returning to where Lingyi had been. Watching the massive object gradually rise, Chris felt an almost irrepressible urge to curse.

"Damn it, how many more things is she hiding that she hasn't used yet?"

P.S. Good evening.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Will to Fight

The energy, as powerful as a mountain, spread out, obscuring the stars and the moon with its dim and violent force.

Immediately afterwards, this enormous energy rapidly converged after spreading out, forming matter, forging a skeleton, and generating an outer shell.

Finally, on the empty battlefield, a mech with a massive body, a black-gold shell, a crimson core, a huge flashing blade, and four black-gold floating cannons floated around it appeared out of thin air.

"The massive mech... Is this the armor that Elfne mentioned Zero would release when she was cornered?"

Using the monitor to observe the battlefield environment, Kazanari Genjuro realized the true nature of the mecha. At the same time, SONG began to analyze the mecha in front of him.

"Confirmed, this mech is a material constructed from the energy expanded from within the Flash Blade. After observation, its energy level is close to that of the Player's XD mode, and it is preliminarily judged to possess power close to that of the Player after the restrictions are lifted."

SONG's analysts quickly provided preliminary conclusions, which, even based on these preliminary conclusions, confirmed that the armored vehicle in front of them was by no means an opponent that could be easily defeated.

"If that's all there is to it, then Tachibana and Yukine should be able to handle it... wait, what is that mecha doing?"

"The mountain peak has been swallowed up?!"

Just as SONG was beginning to relax after reaching his initial conclusions, the enormous mech that had appeared out of nowhere began its first action on the monitor.

Beneath that enormous skirt armor, crimson stripes rapidly extended, expanding at breakneck speed to encompass the entire mountain peak in which the surrounding environment was situated.

What are these things?

The scarlet stripes extended out, crossing over Tachibana Hibiki and the others who were still observing. They were momentarily flustered, not understanding what Rei was trying to do.

"Eh—Ahhhhhh—"

Then, at that moment, they suddenly felt their feet sink into the ground, and the mountain that had been steadily supporting their bodies vanished into thin air.

"The mech's energy level has begun to rise. Preliminary analysis indicates that this mech possesses the ability to convert large amounts of matter into energy, and simultaneously transform it into materials for further growth!"

"Analyzing the limits of this transformation and growth ability, the program began to estimate and analyze. After devouring the mountain, the mech's various indicators showed a precipitous increase, reaching the energy level of the Musician XD mode."

"Wait, the conversion ability was also enhanced at the same time as the transformation, and at an exponential rate? Is there a program error? If so, the limit of this mech's numerical growth is... incalculable?"

SONG is equipped with state-of-the-art programs and heretical technologies, but they would probably prefer it not to be so advanced, so that they would be less likely to understand the desperate reality they are in.

"We must stop her here. SONG's computer analysis capabilities are at the planetary level, which means that if we don't stop her here, the entire Earth will be devoured by her!"

Genjuro Kazanari, who was familiar with the SONG equipment, immediately realized a terrifying fact from this analysis.

Whether it's the supposed spatial control capabilities, the portable nature of the mech that only requires a flash sword to enter the battlefield, or the mech's inherent stats.

Nothing compares to the nature of this mech, as determined by analysis—its immeasurable potential for growth.

This means that the current strength is not the limit of the opponent; it can still grow its power by devouring various materials and become increasingly unstoppable.

"Hey, according to this logic, if we let her devour several mountain-level objects like before, wouldn't we be completely unable to defeat this guy?"

Even though she had already made a sufficient assessment of Zero's current strength, the results of her analysis still exceeded Chris's expectations.

"Moreover, Yukine, according to my uncle, this battle is probably the real battle to protect the world."

Fully aware of the nature of the armor in front of him, Kazami Wing couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

........

[Hmm, it seems these fragmented biological terminal computing groups have realized the kind of coldness they are about to face;] Is it terrifying?

With their limited ability to observe the outside world, the performers' performances were also fully appreciated by the master's keen eye.

However, it's too late to stop it. With Anunnaki either dead or on the run, no one can stop this armor. I completely don't understand why she created it, an armor designed to drag the entire world down with her.

God was absolutely certain of this, but at the same time felt extremely troubled.

If Lingyi is allowed to continue her rampage, all outcomes will ultimately lead to a lose-lose situation, which is a terrible prospect for her.

After all, she only wanted to unify everything, not to destroy it all. If Lingyi destroyed the entire planet, in a sense, she would also have completely killed her before she could spread out.

Let's try one more time. There's still some time before complete destruction. Let's use this time to see if we can break free from these shackles.

With no other option, in order to save himself and for his future, the god, who had already tried countless times to break through this barrier, began his attempt once again.

..........

"Really? Oh, I see."

The raging mech was reflected in his pupils, and his earpiece carried his comrade's analysis of the current situation.

All the information gathered at this moment has made Tachibana Hibiki understand an obvious fact.

Why does Rei insist on rejecting everything? Why can't Rei reach an understanding with herself through dialogue? And why does Rei want to dominate the world?

"It's because once you do that, Rei-chan, you won't be able to control yourself anymore and will become like this, right..."

Hibiki Tachibana understood.

Unable to allow herself to fall into a state destined for destruction, she, in her anguish, could only settle for a less desirable option: using relatively gentler means to delay the inevitable end.

"As expected, Zero-chan, you've always been such a gentle person who doesn't want to hurt others."

After realizing this fact, such thoughts lingered in Tachibana Hibiki's mind.

At the same time, the determination to fight, everything I had ever known, and the questions that had always lingered in my mind all resonated within me.

Finally, it all converges into the goal we most want to achieve, and transforms into words that we can't wait to utter.

"Wait a little longer, Lingyi-chan, I'll be there soon. This painful reality, this sad thing, I, we, will definitely make it end."

"Draw your sword, Daines Reeb!"

P.S. It's been a painful day, a day of fever and discomfort, but it's finally over.

P.S. It seems like there's a high incidence of the flu lately; the author of the book I read, the readers of my book, and I myself have all caught it.

P.S. Everyone, please take care of your health lately (crying emoji)

Chapter Fifty-Eight: The Battle Resounds

The battle has begun.

In the plain where a vast amount of matter has been transformed into energy and materials, Hibiki Tachibana, having entered Ignite mode, is the first to charge towards the towering armor in the center of the plain.

We absolutely must save them, we absolutely must win, and we absolutely must lead the ending to a happy one where they join hands in the end.

"Ha—Ahhh!"

Dark energy coiled around his body, fists burning with flames.

Everything, under her high-speed charge, transformed into a line of pitch black and orange-red, leaping high into the air.

It charged straight toward the core of the armor—the girl locked in red light at the center.

The shortest distance, the fastest speed, a straight line to the answer—this is what Hibiki Tachibana can do, and the only thing she can do.

However, sometimes shortcuts are not always smooth sailing; si`球起[24峮 can not proceed smoothly.

-boom!

The raging flames, propelled by immense force, blasted towards the armor, but missed their target. Instead, they were blocked by the massive, diamond-shaped floating cannons hovering in front of her, unable to advance an inch.

"It's blocked, huh—an attack?!"

Her leaping attack into the air was interrupted, temporarily disrupting Tachibana Hibiki's rhythm.

At the same time, she realized that the armored vehicle had noticed her.

Zeke swung his enormous blade, now as tall as a multi-story building, at the insect that had first tried to threaten him.

"even so!"

The thrusters spewed flames, giving Hibiki Tachibana the power to turn in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, she spun around in mid-air, avoiding the direct impact of the blade, and her fiery fist struck the incoming blade with a powerful blow.

—Bang!

The blade was incredibly sturdy; the attack didn't even scratch it, but it successfully drew its attention.

"Miss Yi!"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Kazanari Tsubasa, who possesses the fastest, most mobile, and most flexible playing skills, can replace Tachibana Hibiki.

The roar of the motorcycle rang out, and from below, the girl riding the black and blue motorcycle transformed into a blue flash, rushing towards Zero, who was located at the core.

One side attacks first, and if it is blocked, it covers for the other. This level of cooperation goes without saying.

"We need to provide cover..."

The task of charging forward was assigned to Kazunari Tsubasa, while Tachibana Hibiki's task became to provide cover for her.

Instinctively, she wanted to stop the seemingly powerful blade, but then she suddenly realized that the blade that had just been under her fist had disappeared.

"BAKA, watch out behind you!"

Chris's reminder and the gust of wind behind him made Hibiki Tachibana feel a chill run down Naoki's spine.

Symphogear's built-in thrusters activated, and it eagerly moved to the side.

However, this is different from before, and Hibiki Tachibana must understand one fact.

The enemies they face now are never the same as before, who tended to be more righteous in battle.

Rather, it is a wounded beast that has already been injured, abandoned all chaos, and is willing to use any means to destroy all threats.

puff-

Blood gushed out, and the excruciating pain that started in his shoulder instantly spread throughout his body.

Immediately afterward, Hibiki Tachibana realized what had happened: her arm had been severed.

Understanding this fact, her true understanding of death and suffering was shaken to her core.

A blank space; the sudden trauma caused her thoughts to freeze.

All my mind and body were focused on the empty space on my shoulders.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that the Windwing, which was rushing forward, was also mercilessly blasted through its side by a floating beam cannon.

Battle is brutal, a fact that should be recognized, but inexplicably, it is only now that it has been shown to Tachibana Hibiki in such a bloody way for the first time.

Therefore, in the face of such an unreasonable and powerful enemy, who cruelly killed her right before her eyes using every means possible, she was momentarily stunned.