The pitch-black Heaven's Strike tore through space, carrying an aura of destruction as it approached.
With a swift movement, Hiroshi dodged Jibril's attack. He glanced back at the collapsing earth and the rapidly retreating Schwi, taking a step forward and reappearing farther away.
Watching the black scythe slash through where he had just stood, Hiroshi smirked. "As expected of a chicken—charging in without even the slightest bit of courtesy."
"Is that so?"
With a flap of her wings, Jibril appeared in front of Hiroshi in an instant, raising her scythe high and swinging it down without hesitation.
"I have nothing to say to a monkey who's about to die."
The space rippled slightly as Hiroshi stepped back, watching the scythe graze his chest. He laughed, "A chicken that can't even hit a monkey? I think you need to go back into your mama's belly and develop properly."
"Oh?"
Seeing Jibril charge again, Hiroshi suddenly acted as if he realized something. "Oh, right—you don't have a mother, do you?"
"You damn monkey!"
The massive wings spread wide, and Jibril's spirit corridors began to glow. While flying at high speed, bolts of black lightning surged toward Hiroshi, filling the sky.
Feeling the spatial disturbance caused by the massive high-energy attack, two small horns appeared on Hiroshi's forehead. Under Jibril's astonished gaze, a pair of silver-white wings unfurled.
"Wings of World Breaker!"
The silver-white dragon wings shone brilliantly as Hiroshi flapped them, breaking through the disturbed space. He became a streak of light, cutting through the disrupted spatial barrier and escaping the lightning-filled sky.
Hovering high above, Hiroshi looked down at Jibril, who had suddenly stopped and was staring at him. A chill ran down his spine.
Like an infatuated fanatic, Jibril's face flushed, her breathing grew heavier, and her eyes locked onto Hiroshi with fervor. She called out loudly,
Placing her hand over her chest, Jibril spread her wings fully and stood straight, bowing slightly to Hiroshi.
"A thousand apologies. I cannot believe I called you a monkey earlier."
Lifting her head, Jibril's lips curled into a wide grin. She clutched her cheeks with both hands and exclaimed with genuine admiration, "Ah! You're so beautiful—so incredibly enticing!"
The smile on her lips was uncontrollable. Jibril extended her hands, summoning two massive scythes.
With a sudden movement, Jibril brought her face close to Hiroshi's, staring intensely at his clear black and white eyes. She smiled as she hissed, "Your head and wings will be the finest addition to my collection. So, give them to me now!"
With spiritual power surging within, Hiroshi flapped his dragon wings in terror, instantly tearing open space and vanishing as a silver streak across the horizon.
Behind him, Jibril, seeing Hiroshi disappear in an instant, flapped her wings, becoming a black streak of light chasing after him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Black lightning kept striking wildly around him. Hiroshi weaved through the air, curving his path to avoid the pursuing bolts. Looking back at Jibril, who was fervently chasing with her dual scythes, Hiroshi was bewildered.
Wasn't this just a normal battle? How did she suddenly turn into a crazed fangirl, acting like she wanted to consume him entirely?
Dodging a series of black spears, Hiroshi looked back at Jibril, who was still pursuing him relentlessly, and waved his hand.
A golden wave appeared in the sky, with countless long swords encircling Jibril, who had just broken through space, stabbing towards her.
"Don't block my sight!"
A thunderous roar, and a black slash cleared the array of swords in front.
Jibril once again charged at Hiroshi with fervor, her gaze locked on him.
In the chat group, everyone watched as Jibril continued to chase Hiroshi without letting up, discussing the scene.
Hinata: @Hiroshi, Brother Hiroshi, are you alright?
Satou Kazuma: Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter!
Satou Kazuma: Hiroshi, why don't you just give in? This crazy angel seems to have fallen for you.
Darkness: Ah! Kazuma, that's a wonderful suggestion!
Darkness: Captured by the enemy, imprisoned, a crazed collector...
Darkness: Ah, why can't that be me? I want it!
Hiroshi: ???
Hiroshi: Oh, Darkness, do as you please.
Darkness: !!!
Darkness: Hiroshi, why are you in the chat group? Shouldn't you be focusing on escaping?
Darkness: Could it be that you're already at your limit, about to be captured by the enemy and taken as a collectible by the crazed girl?
Darkness: So nice. I want to be treated that way too.
[Notification: Darkness has been muted by Hiroshi for one day.]
Hiroshi: Alright, the pervert's been taken care of.
Hiroshi: @Riku, plan initiated. Where do you want to handle Jibril?
Hiroshi: She's a major asset of the Heaven's Faction. I don't know what got into her all of a sudden, but I suppose it's good—no need for me to provoke her with awkward taunts anymore.
Borsalino: How terrifying. You all move so quickly.
Hiroshi: Old man, you got something to say?
Borsalino: Seems like everyone is fine, so I think I'll take a nap. The beautiful off-work time is coming.
Schwi: Hiroshi, are you okay?
Hiroshi: I'm fine. This is just right, actually. Besides, it was part of the plan to get her out here.
Schwi: Plan? Schwi didn't know about this.
Hiroshi: It was a backup plan Riku and I came up with privately. We didn't think we'd need to use it.
Riku: Lead Jibril to this position next. Map.jpg
Riku: We'll make preparations and head there immediately.
Satou Kazuma: Alright, let's head out then.
Megumin: Hmph, an angel, a lapdog of the gods. Let her taste my ultimate explosion magic.
Aqua: ...
Venti: ...
Zhongli: I have no subordinates called angels.
Megumin: ... My apologies.
Riku: Megumin, you shouldn't go.
Riku: Your magic is one of our trump cards. It can't be exposed yet.
Megumin: Trump card!
Megumin: Hmph, alright then. I'll stay silent this time. Hehe.
Keqing: Lumine and I will join as well.
Klee: Klee wants to go too!
Kuroneko: No! I'll stay at the base and take care of Klee. Besides, Kazuma is going, and the opponent is a female—I'll pass.
Kuroneko: Lumine, Keqing, if you have to go, make sure to protect your eyes.
Keqing: ??
Lumine: ??
Satou Kazuma: Hey, hey, hey, what's that supposed to mean?
Kuroneko: Figure it out yourself.
Klee: Sister Kuroneko...
Hiroshi: Klee, be good. You and Megumin are both our trump cards.
Klee: Klee too?!
Klee: Hehe, then Klee will stay home with Sister Kuroneko and wait for Brother Hiroshi to come back.
Luo Xiao Hei: Master and I have already rendezvoused with Sister Schwi. We're on our way back.
Riku: Good, head straight back then.
Shirou Emiya: There are so many people already. Do I still need to go?
Riku: Shirou, come along. I have a plan that will likely require your help.
Kamijou Touma: Me...
Shirou Emiya: You should sit this one out. Your physical abilities aren't on par—it'd be useless for you to come. Next time, for sure.
Kamijou Touma: ...
Vanir: Then I shall also refrain from going. With so many people, there's no need for me to take action.
Vanir: I'll stay behind, as Little Klee recently started learning magic from me.
Klee: Hehehe, Master Vanir.
Vanir: Indeed.
Hiroshi: Riku, get ready. I'm bringing Jibril over.
Flapping his wings, Hiroshi looked at Jibril, who was still chasing him, and turned towards the designated rendezvous point.
The black and white streak of light cut across the sky, disappearing into the distant horizon.