Lai Lai Lai...
Within the forest, Akeno and her comrades were advancing rapidly when suddenly, numerous fireballs shot towards them from the front.
"Spread out!"
Hong Hong Hong!!!
The girls scattered to avoid the fireballs, which exploded on the ground and nearby trees, creating a cloud of dust and turning the area into ruins.
"Thank you, Xenovia-San."
Stepping down from Xenovia's back, Asia expressed her gratitude. Asia wasn't adept at combat, and it was Xenovia who had shielded her in time when they were suddenly attacked.
"No problem, we're comrades after all." Xenovia laughed heartily and then gripped Durandal, positioning herself in front of Asia.
"Everyone, be cautious."
Led by Akeno, they gathered once again, their attention fixed on the front with great vigilance.
Before long, a dozen figures emerged from the forest and stood opposite Akeno and her team.
"Good day, Akeno San, everyone." Tosca, standing at the forefront, greeted Akeno's group with a smile on her face while tugging at her skirt.
Apart from Tosca, the group included Mihae, Karlamine, Siris, Marion, Burent, Shuriya, Ni, Li, Mira, Ile, Nel, and others.
"As expected, Yubelluna and the others went to the other side..."
"Tosca, it's impossible for just you to stop us."
Looking at Tosca's group, Akeno couldn't help but smile. If Yubelluna and the others were here, it might have been a bit more troublesome. However, with the strongest Queen and two Rooks on the other side, Akeno had no real concerns.
"Indeed, even if we are against Akeno San, we don't have much confidence. However—"
"Winning against us won't be so easy!"
Tosca nodded without denying, but in the next moment, a trace of resolve appeared on her face.
"Everyone, fight for our master!"
"Ooh!"
At the same time, on the other side of the forest—
"Yubelluna-Senpai, is it only you here to stop us?"
Looking at Yubelluna, Xuelan, and Isabela who appeared in front of them, Shinra Tsubaki's eyes filled with vigilance.
"Don't worry, Tsubaki-Sama, it's only the three of us."
"Because—"
"We three are more than enough!"
With a wave of Yubelluna's wand, a magic array spread out beneath the feet of Shinra Tsubaki's group.
"Not good!"
Hong Long!!!
The ground underwent a violent explosion, and Shinra Tsubaki's group narrowly avoided the attack by leaping into the air.
However—
"You fell for it..."
With a slight smirk, Yubelluna released a burst of mist, with her at the center.
In just a few breaths of time, half of the forested area in the alternate space was engulfed in a thick sea of fog!
"What kind of magic is this?"
Returning to the ground, Shinra Tsubaki showed a look of astonishment. She had never seen Yubelluna use such magic before.
Nothing could be seen, nothing could be heard, and the entire surroundings had turned into a vast expanse of white.
But now wasn't the time to think about this. Finding their comrades was the priority. Shinra Tsubaki hurriedly attempted to use communication magic to gather everyone back.
However, to Shinra Tsubaki's dismay, the communication magic failed!
This meant that not only were they trapped in this sea of mist, but they had also lost contact with their comrades...
On the other side not far away, Yubelluna could clearly sense the presence of Shinra Tsubaki and her group. They were completely lost in her mist. They not only lost their sense of direction but also were cut off from contacting their comrades.
Even though their comrades were just a few meters away, they couldn't see each other. Instead, due to continuous calls for each other, they were inadvertently drifting further apart.
Yubelluna easily dispersed her opponents and trapped them in the mist. A satisfied smile formed on her face. This was the power bestowed upon her by Tenraku-sama, a truly magnificent power!
"Xuelan, Isabela, let's begin."
"Yes!"
With a gentle breeze, the three of them vanished into the dense fog...
...
"Oooohhhhhh... Tenraku Sama's Queen has unleashed an extraordinarily large fog Magic. This is a move that has never been used in previous matches."
"Governor General Azazel, could you please explain it to us?"
Outside the alternate space, the onlookers, who were watching the match, were taken aback by the sea of fog released by Yubelluna. The host, Naud, exclaimed in surprise and then switched the screen to Azazel in the VIP section.
"That should be the ability of 'Fog of Extinction - Dimension Lost,' which is a Longinus known as 'Tools that Destroy God,' recently obtained by Kamiya Tenraku from the Hero Faction."
"The Wielder of 'Fog of Extinction - Dimension Lost' can spread Spirit Qi infinitely from their center, sealing off anything that enters, and even transporting it to another dimension."
"Yubelluna hasn't had Sacred Gear's power bestowed upon her for long, so she might not be able to use some of the stronger techniques yet. However, even with just the basic ability, she's more than capable in this match. The scattered Sitri Peerage will probably be hunted down one by one by her."
As a Sacred Gear expert, Azazel immediately recognized that Yubelluna was using the ability of 'Fog of Extinction - Dimension Lost.' He explained it to everyone.
"Once again, it's the legendary Longinus, a great crisis for Princess Sona's Peerage!"
"I'm so envious. Just by becoming Tenraku Sama's Peerage, one can be granted such a powerful Sacred Gear. I really want to become Tenraku Sama's Peerage too."
Amazement filled Naud's words, mingled with envy.
"Well, that kid only likes beautiful women. Hasn't he already been hailed as the Sex Dragon Emperor? There's no hope for someone like you."
"HāHāHāHāHā..."
Azazel didn't hold back with his commentary, and the audience erupted into laughter.
...
Within the alternate space—
"Tsubaki-Sama, Tsubasa, everyone!"
In the sea of fog, Nimura Ruruko walked aimlessly while calling out the names of her comrades.
"Ugh... Where did everyone go?"
Unable to find any trace of her comrades, the girl couldn't help but feel disheartened.
The fog around her was too obstructive, completely cutting off her communication with everyone. Nimura Ruruko attempted to use wind magic to blow it away, but as soon as she dispersed a bit of fog, more immediately rushed in.
"Ruruko."
Suddenly hearing Tsubaki-Sama's voice, the girl couldn't help but feel a surge of energy. Following the direction of the voice, she indeed saw Tsubaki-sama.
"Thank goodness, Tsubaki-Sama!"
Overjoyed, Nimura Ruruko quickly ran towards Shinra Tsubaki.
However, just as she approached, Shinra Tsubaki raised a hand and placed it against her abdomen.
"Tsubaki-Sama?"
Nimura Ruruko couldn't immediately comprehend what Tsubaki-sama intended to do.
"Ruruko, you're still too naive. Don't be so easily trusting in the future."
A strange curve appeared at the corner of "Shinra Tsubaki's" mouth. A magic unfolded in her hand, and then—
Boom!!!
"Ah!!!"
With a deafening explosion, Nimura Ruruko was sent flying.
"Y-Yubelluna-Senpai..."
Lying on the ground, she looked at Yubelluna, who had revealed her true identity, with a face full of shock and disbelief, then turned into dust and disappeared.
"One of Princess Sona's Pawns, out!"
"Two of Princess Sona's Bishops, out!"
The voice of the host echoed in the alternate space. Yubelluna's face bore a hint of satisfaction.
"It seems that Xuelan and Isabela have also succeeded. Let's move on to the next one..."
...
"You've shared Sacred Gear's power with Yubelluna?!"
On the battlefield, Sitri Sona, who had lost three members of her Peerage in one go, looked at Tenraku with a grim expression on her face.
"That's right. It's the 'Longinus' called 'Fog of Extinction - Dimension Lost,' taken from a guy named Georg in the Hero Faction not long ago. As long as Tsubaki San and the others are trapped in the fog, they can only be hunted down one by one!"
"Give up the resistance, Sona. You don't even have a chance to make an appearance today. After I discipline Rias and the others, you'll obediently become my wife!"
"HāHāHāHāHā!!!!!!!"
Seeing someone's infuriatingly smug expression, both Sitri Sona and Rias gritted their teeth in frustration...
To be continued...