186 Lesson 56: Shape of Strength

I hear laughter. Hihihi, there's a tall laugh called Hihihi.

A decadent and offensive voice. Since I began to hear this voice in my dreams, there has been no such thing as sleep in Wisteria.

To be honest, that perception hasn't changed much since we learned of the existence of homologous beings (anima). The thought of whether something like this is really the other self is constantly wandering in Wisteria's mind.

Now and again, the demon gods are laughing. He laughs when he sees the Catalan desert blowing with unimaginable storms of destruction.

If you think a large swarm of demons has approached you, it will be overshadowed by a terrible ice storm, immediately after which a giant stream of light will also swallow the ice storm to dye your vision silver.

I don't know what's going on with Wisteria. Sometimes I just get it. What is happening now in front of us is a fierce battle in the divine domain. If you want to step outside from the invisible wall built by Sola, Wisteria must be dusted and extinguished at that moment.

All I can do is watch in silence. At least get to the ground so you don't get in the way of Sola, who's fighting.

An unknowingly self-derisive grin spills over the unusual appearance in the lead swordsman. Maybe the demon god is laughing when he sees his wretched host. For example, I may have been put through my mind for the first time with homologous existence (Anima) - when Wisteria was caught in such a backward thought.

"Wisteria"

"Ha, yes!?

Unexpectedly Sora calls, Wisteria gives her a face that was panicking and nagging. I wasn't expecting it at all, so depending on what I heard, I might have heard "hiccup".

In contrast to the panicking wisteria, Sola has asked in a sober voice.

"Do you have any means to do something about this attack? Specifically, I'd appreciate it if you could take my place for about ten seconds."

Wisteria, who heard it, once again looked at the sight in front of her, in a dismal manner.

Sola builds a wall of magic with her left hand raised to prevent the silver turbulence that kills her from the western direction. That seemed like a weir (seiki) that would quench the flooding that pushed in, and Wisteria's vision clearly reflected two energies that stirred up violently.

An ear-busting roar. A splash of magic scattered in the aftermath of a clash.

Wisteria's body would melt like candy just after this splash. Shouldn't be able to replace him. I must say that I can squeeze all the power and do it well if I can withstand even half a second.

When I told her about it in a trembling voice, Sora nodded to think of something.

"Right. Then this is a good offense."

"Let it be, a positive attack, is it?

"Yeah, I'll keep stuffing the distance"

Walk closer to the enemy while preventing them from attacking, Sora says. How many times, Wisteria flashed.

You expected that reaction, Sora goes on to explain.

Where I have endured this, there is no guarantee that the power of the enemy will run out first. There is also the hand of passing through the rays emitted by the enemy so that the tip of the spear is passed through with a shield, but this enemy's attack is not likely to be handled well because it has too wide a valid range. If you do poorly, your current equilibrium breaks down because you tried to recieve it, and this one gets blown away.

If so, the best course of action would be to pack the distance from the enemy while taking the attack head-on, not doing the small work of recieving, etc. - Sola said.

Not only that, but I moved it to execution. Step by step to step on the ground with unimaginable energy starting straight back.

Needless to say again, it's the other side of the desert that has enemies. It is far from even visible in Wisteria's sight. How much time does it take to walk with that enemy and try to narrow the distance?

It's not just time. In the meantime, the magic that prevents the enemy from attacking will be immense.

Besides, the Catalan Desert today is just hard to walk. The sand is melting out because of the heat. If you step in, you'll burn to the bone.

It was clear to everyone that what Sora called "positive attack" was a reckless attempt. Maybe even Sola knows it. Still, I guess Sora went into action because she thought it was better than standing still, even if it was reckless.

You should act from yourself, even if it is reckless, rather than taking any steps and just waiting for the situation to turn around caricaturally. It is also to give no initiative to the enemy.

- Strong, I thought.

It's not even a comparison, such as Wisteria, which is crushed by the laughter of the demon god and his powerlessness, and just spills a laugh of self-derision.

There would also be an option to abandon the foot clump (wisteria) and fight. That way, there must be as many of them as we can fight.

But Sola didn't want to abandon Wisteria. Perhaps I never even thought of such an option.

Having thought that far, Wisteria felt like she understood another reason why Sora had chosen a reckless orthodox approach.

Probably thought Wisteria would think something odd about just withstanding an enemy attack without doing anything. Wisteria's original purpose is to bury herself before being taken over by evil spirits. And, as mentioned earlier, right now outside the fence, there's just enough magic blowing away to attribute the wisteria to dust.

It's dangerous, Sora must have thought. So I indicated "ahead" by acting. I also called out and distracted him. Maybe he also realizes that Wisteria spilled a laugh of self-derision.

In this critical situation, how can we even care about the weak in our hands?

- Strong, I thought. Of course the power is strong, the mind is strong.

And I also wonder if that's the answer to the earlier question - how can you retain your appearance as a person while having so much power?

No matter how powerful you reside, you will not distort, you will not be swallowed, you will not move.

Wisteria has a similar envy for dizziness in a way that contrasts too much with herself being upset by one of the laughs of the puzzles.

And, at that time, a change occurred in the roar that was pounding my ears.

At the same time, Sola flickers her eyebrows faintly and flickers her mouth.

"The power has risen again for a while... No, is this converging the attack? Apparently, over there, he's getting scorched."

"Coked...?

"Usually an enemy that blows up quickly is something that won't blow up forever, so we're trying to focus our power on one point. You're a much shorter fantasy species, you'll still have enough magic left."

I wonder if that's also why we can't continue this attack for long, says Sora.

"Like, for example, because it involves even the surrounding allies because of so much high heat"

"... if that presumption was being made, there would be a newbie in the enemy"

"Mm, indeed. Whatever the reason, it is true that the enemy has changed his movements. You should stick around here - Wisteria."

"Yes!"

Now I was properly answered.

"If you squeeze the power, that probably narrows the scope of the attack. If you do well, you'll also be able to recieve the breath (braces) over there. If I missed my breath (braces), tell the people in Leelo Oasis aboard Klau Solas. The enemy is Behemoth."

"Behemoth...... I get it, do you?

"Oh, the homologous presence (Anima) taught me. Looks like you had a reaction, too?

It is obvious that that refers to the demon god (Puzzle), Wisteria unexpectedly turns down.

"The laughter, I hear it... but nothing else..."

"Right. Nothing to panic about."

Sora responded blamelessly, with no wind to blame, to Wisteria, who could not help her when she was at heart.

"As I said before, homologous beings (Anima) are ten people, ten colors, and a hundred ways to get to know one another. Just hurry slowly and make it something."

"But in this time of crisis..."

Speaking, Wisteria clasps her mouth, realizing that it is a repetition that has no benefit (I want to do) either.

Seeing such a wisteria, Sola looked like she was in trouble for a moment, but immediately something seemed to come to mind, how deliberately she hung the edge of her mouth.

"If you want to help me, well, if you could survive this crisis and you could both survive, you could say one thing about anything, and I'd be willing to go up there."

…… Well, if that helps, I'll hear as much as I have to say. "

Sora looked troubled again as Wisteria responded bewildered.

Immediately afterwards, a roar is sounded again, increasing the pressure of the enemy's attack. Sola broke off the conversation with Wisteria and turned back to the western direction where the enemy was. It was probably Wisteria's fault that that face looked relieved for a moment.

To prove it...

"It moves after counting ten. Get ready."

The next word that Sola uttered was fortitude and didn't make me feel upset or anything.