Final Battle
Asch takes a step back and retreats behind Cis.
“Mira, can I leave Lloyd to you?”
In response to that voice, Lily glares at him sternly.
“Is Asch-sensei not the one who is going to fight!?”
“Why me. It’s duty of her, the butler, to deal with such troublesome matters. Lily-kun. You will, go and fight the other Aristo believers”
“I, I’m the one doing it!?”
“Who else is there? No……don’t tell me……you’re saying to make Cis, who can’t properly use magic, fight or something? Wha, what a good-for-nothing……”
“Aren’t you the good-for-nothing one!? Why, is Asch-sensei not fighting?”
“Fuu……it’s my heartfelt effort as a teacher to let you rack up some actual combat experience, isn’t it. ‘A student doesn’t understand a teacher’s heartfelt effort’……that sure is, a phrase that fits a delinquent student like you”
“Wh, wh, who are you calling a delinquent student!”
As they’re in the middle of bickering in such a manner, Lloyd releases his magic at Mira.
＜＜Oh Symbolism Of Wind, Become A Blade Of Ferocity, And Slice The Enemy Into Pieces＞＞ーーSeal Of Wind (Wind・Stark)
A tornado arises, drags in the long tables and chairs around, and attacks Mira, but
＜＜Oh Lump Of Earth, Become A Precipice, And Protect Me＞＞ーーEarth Protection (Sand・Talisman)
a large wall of dirt arises in front, catches that tornado, and neutralises it.
“Fuhahahahaha! How is it? My Mira marvellous isn’t she. It means your magic won’t even force my hand. Me, who destroyed your doll. You, who can’t destroy my doll. I wonder if you understood which one of us is the superior Magician?”
“Th, this man……how arrogant even though he’s not doing anything”
“Lily-sama. This is, Asch-sama’s battle style. Working me to the bone, praising himself, and going on and on about his advantage. It is exactly as always”
“He, he’s the worst……”
Lloyd in reality. No longer, is he saying anything. He wasn’t talking, but his hand was obviously shaking in anger as he chants his magic.
“Now then, Cis. My loyal servants are taking responsibility for the enemies for us. I shall chat with you while there’s no nuisance”
Asch disregards Lily’s voice that shouts “Who’s your servant” and pats Cis’ head.
“Asch-sensei……what, should I do……”
“Who knows”
“……”
“I said what I thought. Of course both Lloyd and Archbishop Samon did as well. I said Archbishop Samon’s story is a lie, but that’s my opinion. If you believe in his words, then you can do just that. If you believe in my words and still choose to stake your life for the sake of the people who are suffering because they can’t use magic as he says, that’s fine as well”
“Asch-sensei……”
“In the end, only you can decide……no, don’t choose the easy option of having somebody decide for you. This is, what I can say to you as a teacher”
“……I, had been suffering the whole time because I can’t use magic. ‘If I can be of help to those people who are suffering’, I thought. But…….”
“But?”
“I don’t want to die……just, because of that! I understand that a lot of people is suffering……but, even if I sacrifice my life……and save everybody, I won’t be happy at all. No matter how avaricious, no matter how greedy, I want to be with Lily more. I want to take Asch-sensei‘s lessons. I want to laugh with everybody in class! I want to be with everybodyy”
Cis answers while tearing up in her eyes. Asch showed a gentle smile and quickly wiped the tears in her eyes.
“……so, it seems?”
He throws to Samon.
“……to prioritise your own desire……how foolish”
“Foolish is fine……if it’s a world that can’t be saved unless the life of such a lovely young girl is sacrificed, then I might as well scorn this world. Scorn God. The God that avariciously desired for the young girl’s life”
“Ridiculing God……is not something forgivable, you know”
Samon again, calmly gets into position to chant his magic.
“Go ahead and convey it to God in Heaven! Wash that neck and wait for me. Tell him, ‘one day, I will even kill you’!”
Asch made a twisted smile, shouted, and took his stance against Samon’s chant.
