Time Emperor (Champion) Chapter 507 - Chapter 500: Sword and Shield
This round is worth 20 points, so the previous advantage was worth mentioning. Also, there is the premise that 50% of the contestants will be eliminated...
Yuki snapped her fingers again, and the track changed back to an obstacle course. This obstacle course was about 1 kilometer long, and although it looked like a common field at first glance, there were sword and shield marks on the field, both on the ground and in the air. Each mark blinked at regular intervals, and the audience tilted their heads in confusion at this sight...
Even Satori was curious...
"Joker-sama, what's with those strange marks?"
"Nothing, just a slight increase in difficulty..."
These words made the Ojou-samas pale; they had already experienced firsthand what an increase in difficulty meant. They still felt the chill in their bones from the previous round and couldn't help but swallow nervously....
"Sword and Shield, huh?"
There were too many marks on the field to avoid stepping on them, so Misaki began to worry, as she had a bad feeling...
"Are you ready, ladies?"
With the starting gun in hand, all the Ojou-samas lined up in their respective positions. Fortunately, the field was spacious, so it wasn't a problem....
*Bang
"Begin!"
With the starting shot, the Ojou-samas stepped onto the field for the first time. However, what they didn't know was that an unforgettable experience awaited them as they did so...
*Shuaaa
The first to run was Kuroko, well, she teleported, which made her the fastest in this obstacle race. Powers were not prohibited, so no matter how much she teleported, she would not be disqualified....
(This round is mine!)
After her poor performance in the previous round, Kuroko's eyes gleamed; this was her chance to be at the top of the rankings. After all, when she looked back, the other Ojou-samas were still far behind her, including Mikoto...
(I'm sorry, Onee-sama, but I must win...)
Her revenge would not be delayed, and as she thought about what she would force the circus clown to do, her smile grew even deeper. She would definitely repay all the humiliation she suffered that day.
*Bip, bip
However, just as she was about to teleport again, her body passed through a 'Sword,' and it flashed, electrocuting her like coal...
*Biri, biri...
"Gyaaa!?"
Being an expert in the field of electricity, Kuroko let out a scream mixed with pleasure and pain, as this reminded her of her Onee-sama, and she fell like an old rag...
"...!?"
Seeing this, all the Ojou-samas stopped abruptly, a sinister chill passing through their bodies, and they couldn't help but swallow nervously at the sight...
"Sword and Shield, so this is what you meant by an increase in difficulty? I knew it wouldn't be easy..."
Misaki, who was being carried by Junko like a princess, murmured, and her starry eyes narrowed...
The Sword and Shield marks began approximately 50 meters from the starting line, and Kuroko, who teleported without caution, touched a 'Sword,' which was her bad luck...
(But... what about 'Shield'?)
There were too many marks that it was impossible not to step on or pass through them. Even in the sky, there were marks, which made this race difficult. However, Misaki knew there had to be a way out...
"Junko, go for the Shield!"
"Yes, Joou."
Applying force to her legs, Junko shot off and went after 'Shield.' Upon touching it, a translucent barrier appeared around her, protecting her.
And like Misaki, other Ojou-samas also discovered the pattern of these marks and also went after 'Shield.' Unfortunately, there weren't many shield marks, and most of the swords were activated, sending chaos to these Ojou-samas...
*Biri, Biri
For someone like Mikoto, electricity was not effective. Unfortunately, the swords were not just electric attacks; there were also fire, water, wind, and rubber projectile swords. They also activated traps, like collapses or pillars of ice...
Mikoto used iron sand to defend herself, and although it worked at first, as she progressed, the pattern of the 'Swords' began to change, as did their attacks, as they were also being used, Time bullets....
Some Ojou-samas were trapped by Zafkiel, and their time froze. Against these bullets, Mikoto had no confidence, so she started looking for 'Shield,' which was good, unfortunately, 'Shield' had a limit of uses, as on the third impact, it would disappear.
This caused a significant reduction in Ojou-samas; they had barely run 300 meters, and a quarter of the group was already disqualified...
"This isn't fair!"
Kongou, who was using her ability to propel herself, found herself trapped in a 'Sword,' and an ice prison kept her captive like a sphere....
Maaya and Kinuho were better off, as their combined power usage had managed to pass through several obstacles. Also, upon seeing Kongou trapped in the ice prison, they smiled and ran towards her. After all, these girls had 'Shield' over them, and the prison, upon coming into contact with 'Shield,' broke like a mirror...
"Girls!"
Kongou felt touched; these friend-subordinates she had made had not forgotten her...
"Let's go, Kongou-san."
"This is not over yet."
"Of course! Hohoho, with me here, we will win!"
Unfurling her fan, Kongou joined the duo, and they continued with the race...
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"I must admit that our little sugar cube has many interesting ideas~"
Glancing at Est, who was expressionless, Kurumi turned her head and agreed.
Folia agreed, and Yami, using these marks where she had sealed her power in a kind of attack, was interesting because if she could use it in some artifact, her girlfriends could use a part of her power...
(Power, huh?)
Thinking of the partner mark on her chest, Kurumi hummed happily, as she had discovered something good and next time, she wouldn't hesitate to use her boyfriend's power...
"This is a great competition! As expected from our participants, even among these obstacles, they never give up!"
Satori couldn't help but praise and also attract the audience's attention. The Ojou-samas were doing everything and also trying new ways to use their power to continue this obstacle course, which seemed like they were watching a scene from the Dahaisen Festival...
"Sealing an unknown energy and then releasing it with minimal contact? No, doing this using magic should be possible, but this is different..."
Both Index and Stiyl had the same thought. First of all, sealing energy in a barrier mark is not easy, much less if the energy has already changed its nature by giving it material form. Perhaps if she were using the laws of a Grimoire, it should be possible, however, even a Grimoire had its limits...
Index was interested; she looked at the Clown, and her eyes burned with curiosity that Yuki held his head, having two curious girls around ready to squeeze their knowledge was not a good feeling...
However, even if he told them how he did it, it's not like they could replicate it. The Limits Dojutsu makes the absurd, possible, and fantasy reality, as long as it has enough Chakra or spiritual energy, this is possible, so finding logic in its power is not something that girls like Saten can understand. Perhaps Index could do it, but trying to replicate it would not be possible unless, of course, she becomes a Magical God, she would have the opportunity to do it, however, reaching the power as the Demon King did, who even expelled Aiwass...
"The contestants are approaching the finish line! And it seems that our Electric Princess will be the winner of this round, no... wait, Shokuhou-sama accompanying Hokaze-sama is approaching."
Mikoto, using her iron sand, was flying as fast as she could and activating in succession the swords and Shields, leaving the Ojou-samas behind her helpless...
"Ara, Misaka-san~ I'm sorry for this, but I can't let you get ahead~"
Similarly, tapping her heels, Junko carrying Misaki also approached the finish line quickly. Junko was literally jumping and propelling herself like a cannonball, which led this trio of Ojou-samas to grit their teeth, and even Misaki didn't hesitate to play dirty by pressing the button on her controller, causing electromagnetic shocks to hit Mikoto's head...
Mikoto gritted her teeth, and Misaki smiled...
"You despicable woman!"
"Don't blame me for this, Misaka-san. We can all do what's necessary to win..."
With her speed reduced, Junko managed to catch up, and the trio entered a small curve before the finish line....
*Shuaaa
A figure appeared and crossed the finish line, winning this race...
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TN: Well we finally reached 500 chapters officially so lets appreciate the author for making such good novel although with a lot of bs sometimes but good overall!
Anyways enough chapters for today... btw 31 more chapters before this arc ends give me powerstones and we reach it before the weekend! (We might anyways and dont forget to leave a review!)