Kisuke noticed that Medusa is secretly planting magic circles all over the place while she leads the Chimera to where there are most people like he is doing. Kisuke already warned her that she can't use her petrifying gaze because he can tell that there is some sort of Divinity inside these monsters that specifically protects them against Medusa's eyes. She may be able to go through the protection if she strengthens her eyes, but with Mana that it would take, it's not worth it, 'So are these guys Athena's pets? Maybe I should ask for one later?' Kisuke thought as he dodges the Manticore's sting while he continues to inspect the place and putting more focus on the owl statue.
'Hmm? What's this? The number of intent from that statue is decreasing? Are they leaving?' Kisuke attention was caught because he can tell that the number of spectators is decreasing. But he set it aside for now because he's more interested in what Medusa is doing. After a few minutes, Medusa placed the last of the magic circle and started fighting the Chimera for real, beheading all of its heads in a minute.
She also tried to save Ana while they were all watching the corpse of the Chimera fall down but failed due to Petter's tight hold on her.
Petter then signaled his remaining subordinates all the remaining monsters that he got from a certain someone. A total of 7 Chimeras and 3 Manticores.
"I-Impossible..." Medusa muttered, "Where are you getting all of this extinct beast?"
'Extinct? If that's true, did they hid a number of them in secret or did they artificially manufactured these beasts? Either way, it sounds like they're preparing for something if not for simple hobby or amusement.' Kisuke contemplated after hearing Medusa's words. Although these beasts are pretty weak individually, if they can create an army of it, then they could dominate the lower levels.
"I don't have any obligation to answer your question... Just defeat all of this and I'll give this girl to you." Petter replied with a sneer.
'Well... Isn't that convenient? What are they trying to achieve?' Kisuke thought for a moment and a few possibilities surfaced in his head, 'Hmm... They're aware of Medusa's abilities and they want her to push it to use it?' With that in mind, Kisuke made some changes in his plan, 'Adding this to the fact that that spear-wielding guy almost has non-existant killing intent... Things just got a lot easier~. Now I only have to prepare for a god's appearance.'
Medusa retreated to his side waiting for his response.
"I don't think I can do this..." Kisuke spoke with a frown on his face. The black cat, Yoruichi jumped back to his arms.
Medusa sighed, "Go... I'll cover your back. The teleportation circle isn't far from here..."
'She's already expecting this, huh? Well, that's better.' "...Thanks..."
Kisuke turned around to run towards the magic circle which leads to the Dimensional Gap but not before secretly releasing some stealthy surveillance cameras.
He and Yoruichi knew that Medusa is taking the damage intended for Kisuke by fending it off with her chains and daggers. And if it's unavoidable and or can't be blocked by her weapons, she'll use her own body to do the job. Kisuke and Yoruichi didn't say anything witnessing this, but Kisuke can feel that Yoruichi's claws are digging into his skin and he patted her head to comfort her.
'You better help her escape this hell...' Yoruichi sent a telepathic message to Kisuke using their body contact as the conduit. That way, it won't be detected by anyone.
'Got it...' A simple answer came from Kisuke but Yoruichi knew that that's the most reassuring answer she could get.
As they stepped into the magic circle and it started to transport them, they gave Medusa one last look. Her uniform is in tatters but she still has a smile on her face, albeit, a little bit sad, "...Take care..."
Kisuke can tell that she already resolve her self to die in this place. He wanted to knock on her head but stopped himself because he can do that later, "Thanks... And this isn't the end." Those are the words he left her before he was transported to the Dimensional Gap where no ordinary being could survive.
Yoruichi had to cover herself with Reiatsu-Ki to resist the 'pull' of 'nothingness', but she didn't transform herself back to human form and kept staying in Kisuke's arms.
Kisuke didn't have to cover himself with Reiatsu-Ki like Yoruichi because his Hierro can protect him just fine. Pointing his finger in mid-air, Kisuke used Descorrer to immediately transfer himself and Yoruichi to a different point in Dimensional Gap just in case someone or something follows them.
He checked his surroundings again for one last time before taking out the projector in the form of a ball projecting holographic images of what is happening inside the colosseum. Just as he was about to settle down, Kisuke felt the disturbance of space beside him and immediately strengthened his Hierro to the maximum level and taking out Benihime. Yoruichi transformed back to her human form and immediately activated Shunko to prepare to retaliate any given second.
But who appeared beside them is very familiar and both of them sighed in relief. Kisuke shook his head wryly as she still managed to follow them here despite being careful with their movements, 'How did she follow us?'
Without minding their reactions, the gothic lolita, Ophis approached them and curiously look at Kisuke, more specifically, his hollow form. She curiously touched his mask with her tiny hands and Kisuke just let her be. After a few seconds, she lost interest and removed her hands from it and said, "...Cookies..." While looking straight to Kisuke's blackened eyes.
Kisuke chuckled and patted her head. He sat cross-legged and invited her to sit on him. Ophis immediately followed his intents and sat down. Kisuke took out a plate of chocolate chip cookies and started feeding her with his left hand while his right hand sets the projector in front of them to watch what was happening on Medusa.
Yoruichi also transformed back to her cat form and propped on Kisuke head. Unlike Ophis, she doesn't have the appetite to enjoy some cookies while Medusa suffers.
Currently, Medusa summoned her Pegasus to deal with devastating damage to all of the beasts reducing them into mincemeat. Although it is strong, she had to use her own blood for the catalyst and most of her Mana to perform that feat. Now it only left her a tiny amount of Mana enough only to strengthen her body for a bit.
Medusa didn't waste her chance when everyone was disgruntled by her attack and snatched Ana and ran towards the magic circle. Kisuke and Yoruichi knew that something is wrong with the girl Medusa is trying to save as the impact of her attack earlier woke her up and is now radiating ill intent towards Medusa.
And within their expectations, Medusa was stabbed through the heart by 'Ana', "Kisuke..." Yoruichi called out to him.
"Not now... They aren't intending to kill her yet, and it looks like she won't die from a stab to the heart... Is it because of god physiology?" Kisuke replied and calmed Yoruichi down.
They winced when it was revealed the 'Ana' is actually using the skin of actual Ana to disguise, "Now I understand how she managed to evade our detection... Although it's disgusting, it's very effective."
When Medusa activated her Blood Fort Andromeda out of rage, Kisuke's cameras lost its signal. In split second deliberation, he drilled a very small hole through the field Medusa set up by using Descorrer to re-establish the connection with the cameras. Although doing so would risk revealing their existence and position, but he did have any other choice.
Yoruichi asked, "Is this the magic she's setting up earlier? The effect is strong and it can lock up space quite effectively... but it's too troublesome to set up."
When Teny revealed the olive tree to resists Medusa's magic, it immediately caught Kisuke's interest, "Did I bring a shovel?" And started rummaging his things, "Oh... I got one~."
"What the hell are you putting in your inventory. Although it's almost unlimited space, you shouldn't horde things too much..." Yoruichi's eye twitches.
"No can do! Look at how convenient it is!? I got a shovel just for situations like this!"
"..."
"Elder sister! Please stop this!!! This isn't what you promised me!" Kisuke and Yoruichi paid attention after hearing these words.
Teny turned her head to face the wheezing Elexa, "Of course it is... If I were successful then I would have stopped this tradition. But sadly, I failed to pull it out from her."
"What are you talking about? Shouldn't we stop this to stop the tradition!?"
"No... You misunderstand me. Athena wanted a certain condition to be met and the mission of the Perseus Clan is to achieve this condition. But through the years, it became a contest who can kill this monster first, forgetting their initial goal."
"Do you have any idea for what that is?" Yoruichi asked Kisuke who started thinking.
"No... But surely, it's related to those disgusting chains." Kisuke answered.
"Ah... Those chains that has the same effect as the 'Chains of Hell' but more disgusting?" Yoruichi is referring to the chains that bind those who committed heinous crimes as a Human in their previous world.
"Right... But these chains are like a curse that binds someone for no reason and I think there's also a hidden ability that is related to the gods... Every time Medusa dies, her soul would be dragged to Dimensional Gap and you know how harsh this place is. For someone who is just a soul, it's amazing that Medusa survives it and revive every time." Kisuke muttered.
"And Medusa doesn't really deserve Hell as all the killing she has done is to protect herself and her sisters... I guess this is part where our Shinigami powers whisper to free this unfortunate soul?" Yoruichi chuckled, but her laugh is far from being amused.
"Yep... As a Shinigami... we can't turn a blind eye to this... Even Aizen would probably free her if it's convenient for him... He wouldn't try to take the Soul King's position if he doesn't care about these things after all~." Kisuke sighed as he reminisced his days back in his previous world. Although they were enemies, they don't hate each other as they were only on the opposite side of ideals.
"Hey, Kisuke... Stop daydreaming and look at this~." Yoruichi tapped his head to catch his attention.
Teny is just telling Medusa that Kisuke died because of her.
"...What...did you say...?" They then heard Medusa's voice which is out of sort.
"What's up? Did she have to react that much with the guy who just left her alone to fend for herself?" Kisuke questioned Yoruichi who is more proficient than him in terms of understanding women.
"You idiot~! Just keep listening." Yoruichi already knew where this conversation going and instead of listening, she just watches as Kisuke reaction changes.
"No..." Refusing to believe what Teny just said, she desperately looks for reasons that could turn around such a conclusion, "No! That isn't true..."
Teny looked back to Medusa who is making a desperate face and was taken aback, "Hmm? What's this? Why are you so desperate now?"
"No... He isn't dead... It's Kisuke after all... He could walk out of the Dimensional Gap just fine..."
"...Wait..." Teny inspected her more closely with gleaming eyes, "Could it be that... you fell in love with that guy?"
"...What?" Medusa unconsciously muttered.
A few moments later, Teny started shaking and laughed out loud, "Ahahahaha!!! Now, this is the best! Who would have thought that a man-hater like you would fell in love with some random man!?"
"Hey, Yoruichi. She guessed it wrong, right?" Kisuke was dumbfounded.
"Nope~." Yoruichi chuckled, "I know you already have some inkling that this might be the case."
"That's not true..." Kisuke tried to refute her words, but deep inside, what she's saying is the truth.
"Is that what you truly believe? All this time you have been subconsciously averting your eyes to their feelings. Despite knowing how they truly feel, you kept refusing to believe it inside your head. Isn't this reason why Sona-chan ran away like that?"
"..." Kisuke wasn't able to say anything.
"And you've been trying to keep your hands off them..."
"..."
Seeing that he still can't reply, Yoruichi asked, "Is it because of me?"
"Yes. I can't do that since I already have you..." Kisuke didn't hesitate to answer.
"Yet they are slowly breaking down your defenses."
"..."
"Sooner or later, you won't be able to refuse them anymore."
Kisuke knew what she is saying as these days, it's getting harder and harder for him to deny their advances, "... I'm sorry... Are you still going to stay with me despite that?"
Yoruichi suddenly transformed back to her human form and hugged Kisuke from behind and bit his right ear before whispering, "I'm angry... you know?"
"Of my unfaithfulness?"
"No... I'm angry because you asked me that question... What are you going to do if I say I'm going to leave you?"
"Uhmm... Even if you say that, I'm not going to let you go no matter what... unless you don't love me anymore..."
"Good... And I won't ever not love you... Remember that."
"Do you have to say that in double negatives?"
"Who cares about that. The content is what's important..."
"So in other words... I'm allowed to touch them? Why though?"
"It's really getting hard to see you hold back yourself when we're supposed to enjoy our life to the fullest." Yoruichi sighed, 'And I knew that this day would come sooner or later when those girls started gathering around you... And they aren't exactly normal girls either that would give up.'
"Wait! Based on your words, are you going to find other men for yourself!? I know I'm being a hypocrite here, but I'm not going to allow that!!!"
Yoruichi used her elbow to knock on Kisuke's head, "You idiot! Of course not! I don't have that kind of tendency!"
"Hehehe... of course, I know that."
"Just one more thing."
"Go on, my beloved~."
"No can or ever will replace me as number one!"
"I won't ever replace you for anything."
"Good! Let's talk about this later in our alone time. We should first focus on what's happening to Medu-chan. It doesn't look good."
Ophis ignored their bickering and just enjoyed her cookies.