Chapter 241

Chapter 140: Spade’s Sword and Spade’s Sword

When Akuri finally realized that she hadn’t truly managed to defeat Ash, the heart that had been in her chest all this time finally set down.

Although the agreement initially stated that it was up to her to take him down, the sense of responsibility inherited from Princess Angie also told her to fulfill that duty.

But with each story she heard about Ash from the other girls, or every time she remembered his smile when he treated her to that delicious cake long ago, she found herself no longer wanting to truly defeat him. What she should be fighting against was true evil!

Moreover, no one would want anyone they cared about losing their life.

“It’s just too awful letting a girl shoulder such a burden for him!”

It’s good that nothing happened.

CureAce relieved, smiled as she twisted her sore ankle, following up with all her might.

“Hyaaa—!”

King Sword and CureSword, Ikazaki Masamune and Ikazaki Makoto, attacked the giant doll from both sides.

“Even with another person added, it’s useless—What?!”

Raising its gigantic arm to aim at the golden warrior, it was struck head-on, causing the giant doll to pause in surprise while mocking his foolishness. However, the uncomfortable sensation of shattering came through its arm, halting its actions.

“[Metal]! (Iron♠7)”

“This guy!”

In the next instance, Blade charged with the Reawakening Sword,毫发无损 continuing undamaged.

Could this thing be solid?!

“What are you looking at?!”

With the girls’ sharp cry, Makoto’s purple spiritual light hand slashed, creating a large gash in the doll’s chest.

Simultaneously, Reawakening Sword cut down on the other side, slicing any substance on Earth with its massive sword, following up Makoto’s onslaught ruthlessly, causing heavy damage.

The girl was like a sharp blade, swift and piercing, swirling like butterflies and stinging like bees. The knight was like a thick blade, steady and rapid, the power of Awakened Cards and Fusion Index stacking into an unstoppable force like a true king.

Though it was their first time fighting together, the two cooperated flawlessly; it was as if two swords skillfully wielded by a master swordsman, complementing each other when one’s momentum slowed, leading the enemy to a hopeless retreat.

“It’s really not fair, I can barely even get involved, who are the true comrades here.”

Even CureAce couldn’t help but comment.

Of course, comments aside, she naturally wouldn’t just watch passively. She smeared Love Kiss onto her soft lips, then blew a small kiss, transforming into a bright red, heart-shaped energy cannon encircling the giant doll.

“Be moved, ACEShot! Move out, all of you!”

She fitted the accessories onto the Heart Bow and Arrow; Makoto, covered in a purple spiritual glow, parted her lips slightly, her arm lifting and flowing with energy, becoming a dazzling purplish tornado that lifted her from the spot.

Five Awakened Cards automatically fell into Blade’s hands, raising the Reawakening Sword, and inserting the cards one by one into the reader, consuming AP values significantly, pouring strength into the Golden Sword.

“[♠10, ♠J, ♠Q, ♠K, ♠A]”

CureAce’s shining rays shrouded inimmovable the giant doll. The five cards’ projections lined up before them from top to bottom, and each time the golden knight jumped, it multiplied the lethal power of its attacks.

“[Royal Straight Flash!]”

Holding the sword in hand, he began to cut from the center downwards, and with immense light erupting from beneath, nearly splitting its body in two vertically upon landing.

“Flash! UltimaSword!”

The spinning tornado sent Makoto flying towards the enemy, covered in purple light, transforming into a huge sword, striking across the doll from left to right.

“Chin——!”

As if wind passing, a crisp sound akin to a sword sheathing, rang out.

Faced away from the enemies, the purple and gold warriors put away their swords and rose slowly.

The slash marks left on the giant doll neatly formed into a cross of light. The broken doll scattered into four parts, followed by the usual explosive burst.

Seeing Ace coming towards them, Makoto exhaled fully, her victory evident in her smile.

“Sword, you were really impressive hidden talents!”

Akuri used to study that CureSword frequently struggled, much like those secondary heroes always defeated, making Makoto seem the weakest. But today, even she dazzled as an ace.

“You two fought beautifully, I couldn’t even get a chance to join in. Is this how a swordsman is supposed to work together?”

Upon hearing this, Blade, supporting himself on the sword, nodded. Even he recognized Sword’s strength.

“I’ve told you before, once I’m serious, I’m unbeatable.”

Cheered by her friend, Makoto giggled happily.

But there was no time to celebrate now; they still had many more things to do before they could rest.

“Next, let’s save the others too, and—”

“Knock that guy back to his senses!”

Understanding what Akuri meant, Makoto halted for a moment, then threw her fist together with hers, and Blade nodded, recalling something.

On the other end, the Ash being spoken of was watching a battle between Six Flower and Arisu, nodding occasionally at their current forms.

Past gentle environments couldn’t hold these growing girls who woke up soon to fight the monsters rushing to defeat them.

“They’ve grown stronger.”

It seems they don’t need my help anymore.

Unbeknownst to all, the once naive and unqualified girls were now formidable fighters even he would have to look twice at.

The enemy was a new monster composed of Clocks and Unicycles. Its massive wheels could effortlessly crush bodies, and arms drawn from clock mechanisms kept up relentless attacks. Despite having superior speed and power, the girls remained unfazed and continued to fight the monster.

“Six Flowers, let’s go back, to Mana and Makoto and the rest.”

During previous forced spars with Ash, they had developed a habit of mutual encouragement.

“Sorry, you’ll always be kept in memories!”

The monster tossed explosive spinning wheels. Six Flowers leaped into action, kicking away the wheel with both feet, two flares illuminating their determined faces from behind.

“Sorry, our world without everyone means nothing to us!”