As we were hiding far away, we saw the battle between the two and saw how powerful they were.
And seeing how the supposed leader and the woman fought. We were surprised at how the battle unfolded.
"What are we going to do? It seems like he wants to use that little girl's power for something."
One of us was concerned and asked what was going to happen to the girl.
"No, I think he is already using the little girl's power."
Suddenly the guild master said those words, which made us puzzled.
"What do you mean by that guild master?"
As if to represent our concern, one of us asks about the reason.
"Remember when I said I was defeated by that girl over there."
The guild master then started his explanation.
"Yeah, you have been in bad shape since earlier." Said the staff member.
"Even now, he is currently in bad shape." Followed by the principal.
"Anyway, it wasn't without a reason."
"So what's your excuse?"
"Do you know our current predicament?"
"We are being targeted by these guys, of course."
As he asked this, some gave their own thoughts.
"No, I think I know where you are going. If I'm not wrong, then it would mean lost communication with other countries."
"That's right. Earlier during our battle, I felt like I was drowning at sea. I can't move my body the way I want it to."
The guild master conveyed his previous situation.
"Then, not long after, you were defeated."
"Yes, so my guess is that both sisters have the same power."
Giving each other their thoughts, they then reached a conclusion that would definitely make sense.
"And that might be their bloodline ability."
"Precisely."
"But how did that little girl do that, then?"Someone then asked a sound question.
"Then it would be that orb she's holding."
When they took a good look, they found an orb with a huge amount of mana gathering.
"Wait, isn't that?"
"Yes, it is."
"So we have to stop him at all costs."
As they were on the same page on what to do.
As they were discussing that, I suddenly felt something.
'Isn't this the connection I felt during my encounter with a saint blood consumer? Then that means.'
I looked at the little girl and thought. 'She drank my blood, huh?'
And quickly waking me from my thoughts were the words of everyone around me.
"So do we all agree with the plan?"
"Yeah, I think that's better."
"Good, let's do this."
I don't know what their plan is, but I'll just follow their lead.
As they were done talking, the man who seems to be the leader of the Pure Elements user group walked towards the little girl, after he defeated her sister.
"Finally, you're healed; let's wrap this up, shall we?"
Seeing this, the big sister of the girl yelled, wanting to stop him from touching her.
"No! Don't touch her!"
"Now then–"
As he was about to step closer to the little girl, he felt something and was forced to step back.
Whoosh
Boom
Bam
Shing
"Not another step, if you please."
Out of nowhere, we arrived between him and the child. And they blasted him with attacks while they were at it.
'Wait, how did this happen? Did we teleport?'
'Damn, that was shocking. I should have listened properly.'
I was surprised by our sudden entrance. We moved from one place to another.
"Some pests I see. What a drag this is."
Seeing us, he showed clear annoyance.
As for me, I had no choice but to recollect myself and get ready for what was to come.
"Let's see who the pest here is."
Then the battle starts between our groups.
"As instructed, the rest of you help the sisters."
"""Yes sir.""" The group then spread out.
And from the looks of it, two teams were formed, one for rescue and the other for stalling.
So, taking advantage of the opportunity, we moved to save the little girl. While the other saved her big sister.
"Is she okay? I moved closer and asked about the little girl's situation.
"We can't get near her."
Like they said, something seems to block us from going near her.
"What should we do?"
We were confused about what to do. But we still tried to get near her.
"I can't."
"Me neither."
Each of us took turns getting in.
And as it was about to be my turn, I looked back and saw the guild master and the principal being pummeled to the ground, clearly in a disadvantageous situation.
"It's your turn."
Snapping out of it, they told me I was up next.
"How about her big sister?"
"She seems to be alright."
"Good. I'm going then."
I said as I moved in the girl's direction.
And surprisingly, I got in. To think I can get in here.
I'm glad because if any of us can't go in, then the plan was for us to forcefully get inside.
'Still, it is best if I don't stay here for long; I need to get out of here with her.' Thinking so, I held her hand and felt that she didn't want to move.
Then I noticed her shivering.
"I see. She is afraid.
I got even closer to her afterwards and embraced her.
"It's okay. It's alright; I'm not going to hurt you. Your sister is waiting for you, so please don't be afraid; we're here to help you."
But she still didn't budge.
With nothing to think about, I saw how the battle had gone outside.
And there, I saw her big sister fighting back.
"Look, your sister is there, she is fighting for you."
Again, it didn't do anything. So without anything in mind, I just talk to her about random stuff.
"You know, I was like you once." 'Stuck in a castle, afraid of what's to come.'
"Even now, I am still the same." 'Although I am already outside, I still need to be mindful of my actions.'
"But still, I did okay." 'Yeah, I guess meeting the people around me wasn't so bad.'
"Also, I'm glad I helped you guys last time when you visited the city."
Then she opened her eyes.
"You're... that kind stranger?"
"Yeah, I am. Also, even if it was just for a moment, those little girls who were with me said they wanted to be your friends."
"Really?"
"Yeah, and they were a bit sad that they weren't able to talk to you more."
"But I'm a defect."
"Who said that?"
"Everyone."
"Did your sister say that as well?"
"Nu-uh she said I looked pretty and that she loves me.
"Then she's right; you are pretty, and she loves you. So don't let their words get to you. Right now, your sister needs you more than ever, so please don't give up just yet."
"Um, am I really pretty?"
"Yes, I don't know why others treated you like they did, but you are pretty, and you can be proud of it."
"… Uh..m.Thank you."
"You're welcome."
After that, we escaped from her shell.
~~~~~~~~~
"How persistent! Why can't you all just give up!"
He yelled as he blasted them with ice as well as freezing the surrounding area.
Seeing this surprised them.
"This strength."
"It can't be."
"His strength is already stepping in the realm of the eighth rank."
"Don't lose hope; we can still beat him. He is not entirely there yet."
"I know, but it still can't be denied that he is someone we can't face."
"Haaaa!"
As they were thinking about how to defeat him.
Someone came and helped them.
"Kid, you're here?"
"Yeah, I can't just stand by and let him touch even a strand of my sister's hair after what he's done."
"Good, that's quite reassuring."
"Let's do this, then."
"Heh, just because you're there doesn't mean you can change anything."
"Is that so?"
She said this as she gathered the place with her mana.
"Well, then try escaping now."
"Hmph. He just scoffed and made a move."
Crack boom.
"Child's play."
He said this as he arrived in front of her, slamming her face down.
Gahah!
"How?"
"You guys are next," he said as he vanished and attacked them accordingly.
"Huh?"
Ugh.
"Huuu. Now freeze."
He declared so slowly, immobilizing everyone around him.
"Like heck it would stop here!"
Boom!
The guild master yelled as he broke all the ice surrounding him.
"Yeah, we haven't done our best yet."
Fwoosh.
Flames then erupted from the Principal Magia.
"Yeah, that's right. I still need to save her."
Showosh.
Water and earth surrounded her.
"This time, you're the one who's going down!"
Determined to defeat him, she yelled as they faced the enemy in front of them.
"The words of weaklings like you lot won't help win against me."
There they start another bout as they exchange their blows of spells and attacks.
Principal Magia created fire spells to counter the enemy.
While the sister of the little girl slowed his movements with her bloodline ability.
And the guild master took on his attacks, knowing he could vanish from one place to another so that he could protect everyone.