Chapter 133

Episode 131: On the Brink of Battle

Surprisingly, there was a crack, which is a sign of an angel’s appearance, near the central district of Kisou Academy.

In the basement of the Central District Building, we illegally entered via teleportation and now stand before the crack.

“So, this is the mark of where an angel resides?”

“Yes. They infiltrate the world like Dungeon Lords. This is a sign of their presence.”

That’s what they said in the original story.

“Now we’re going to defeat it… us.”

“Hehe, you’re so cute being nervous like that.”

I gently envelop my trembling hands with both of mine.

Clam looks at me in surprise.

“Don’t worry, I’m here with you too.”

It’s decided…!

Mysterious Beautiful Girl Points Obtained!

“Ultimately, the concept of Clam feeling disdain towards herself for always relying on Solciera exists.”

Even though Clam wants to help Solciera, she ends up being helped by her because Solciera is just too strong. Clam is adorable.

But you see, I am a Mysterious Beautiful Girl.

There’s no way I can be helped. If I were, I’d instantly become the heroine.

“Well then, let’s go.”

I place my hand towards the crack.

Star Reader’s Staff!

“Leave it to me.”

The crack widens, and soon the scenery before our eyes begins to crumble into pieces.

Clam watches this trick-art-like scene with interest as I coolly swing my hand horizontally.

“Alright! Blast!”

A wind blows wildly around us, as if forcibly tearing apart the space.

Though it has no real meaning, having the wind blow at key moments makes one seem more mysterious and beautiful.

Clam instinctively closes her eyes against the wind but remains vigilant, summoning the Mar-Chans.

“…”

Wow.

She’s really ready to fight. Even against an angel.

Actually, given their compatibility, Clam might be the most suitable for dealing with this particular angel.

“I’m counting on you, Jouka.”

“Hey, stop calling me that already. It’s pretty embarrassing.”

“Is it? I like seeing you in that form.”

“…So, you do.”

Hahaha, take a look Star Reader’s Staff.

The sight of a Beautiful Girl blushing is quite nice.

It makes the food taste better!

“Second helping!”

I pull Clam’s hand and step into the torn-open space.

We’re going to annihilate that angel—yeah!

“Yay!”

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When facing angels, there’s a simple rule to keep in mind.

Kill them on sight; that’s it.

They’re all strong, or rather, unfair.

Therefore, the best course of action is to kill them before they can do anything, and naturally, once you’ve fought them, you must not let them escape.

So, let’s carefully search for them.

“…This place gives me the creeps,” says Clam, looking around.

A red sky, cracked earth, not a single blade of grass, no signs of life—this is where angels dwell.

Well, there are various theories about how their origin is similar to Dungeon Cores, but none of that really matters much.

What does matter is that they’re strong.

If it weren’t for Seraphim or Wise Angel-level beings, I could handle them alone easily!

“Huh? Even Seraphim would be easy? Don’t underestimate Demons Gear!”

He’s absolutely reliable.

Still, doing so would change the story.

Instead of Lutra from the Mirror Realm, it would become Solciera of Star Reading.

Anyway, defeating such powerful angels is Touak’s job.

Come on, Touak!

You’ll have to fight six super-strong angels before reaching the final boss!

This Mysterious Beautiful Girl will support you, though.

Now, Star Reader, find the angel.

This time, we need to show Touak what an angel looks like by presenting its corpse.

While indicating the existence of angels, we also want to showcase the Mysterious Beautiful Girl Solciera who can hunt them down!

“That’s right, when Solciera loses, there’s a scene where she despairs at the enemy’s strength. I know these details well.”

Yes, you understand.

One day, I will inevitably have to lose.

Losing to some mid-boss is annoying, so I’d prefer to get thoroughly beaten by the final boss or just before that point.

“You’re willingly heading towards defeat…”

Star Reader’s Staff, allow me to impart to you an ancient teaching of this world.

―Losing feels good♥

“Hieee”

Fear not, young one.

Everyone will eventually lose.

The principle of “the mighty must fall” applies even to Solciera.

Then, wouldn’t it be fitting for a Beautiful Girl to scatter more mysteriously, beautifully, and enjoyably when her time comes?

“I see, scattering beautifully. I feel like I understand a little now.”

For now, I have no intention of losing anytime soon. Wahaha.

After all, Solciera is strong and mysterious.

This angel won’t be a problem either.

Actually, Clam can handle it!

“Clam probably can’t manage, considering it’s an angel. And if it can interfere in this world, it’s likely at least an Archangel class.”

This angel just summons bird-like monstrosities. (Spoiler)

It’s just an incompetent angel overwhelming with numbers.

In the original work, Rokuhara wiped out everything, including the summoned creatures.

It doesn’t have any other special abilities, making it more like a tutorial-level opponent.

Some readers even theorize that the principal summoned it for the tutorial.

By the way, the main body resembles a nest made of eyes and human arms, so destroy it as soon as you spot it.

Avoid unnecessary gore though ♥

“Destroy it—yay!”

Leave the minions to the Mar-Chans, and I’ll destroy the main body.

That’s the combination of a Beautiful Girl.

“And after the battle, Clam’s heated-up body—”

You’ve been behaving badly lately.

Don’t jump to those conclusions so quickly.

Maintaining decorum ensures that the moment will shine brighter when it arrives.

“…Solciera, look at that.”

Clam seems to have noticed something and calls me over.

Pointing in the direction she indicates, I see a pale creature resembling a giant deer covered in bloated skin.

Wh-Who is this guy!?!!?!?

“It’s a Wise Angel level.”

Isn’t this a super-strong angel!?

Its horns resemble a cluster of old women’s fingers, quite striking.

The angel appears to have noticed us simultaneously and slowly moves its neck.

Eh? Where are the birds?

Where’s the scene of Solciera killing countless birds while laughing maniacally amidst flying feathers!?

“Not implemented yet.”

Incompetent management.

…Wait, hold on, don’t I recognize this angel somehow?

“That thing is our target, Mark-Chans, standby!”

Watching Clam, fully intent on overpowering it with brute force, I contemplate.

And then I remember.

…Isn’t that one of the six super-dangerous angels?

“Wait—”

“Go, Mark-Chans!”

Too late to stop her. The frogs head toward the angel, attach to its limbs, and explode one after another.

“Did we get it!?”

No, we didn’t.

There’s no time to talk about that now—it’s coming!

“Clam, over here!”

“Eh?”

I grab Clam and pull her close, then dramatically cast a magic circle.

Star Reader’s Staff, block out the surrounding sounds for me.

“Piece of cake, huh ^^”

A half-spherical shield blocking sound.

As I embrace Clam within it, I glare at the angel.

The calamity known as the sixfold destruction and the impending end.

Its beginning, the second destruction.

It’s a death sound effective against malicious beings.

Whenever it attacks, a fatal sound effect is emitted from its horns as a countermeasure.

By the way, Mihaya dies once due to this in the first encounter.

But don’t worry, she’s revived by Shiyaku ^^

Later, she awakens to a skill that inflicts guaranteed fatal damage, making her effectively the boss of Mihaya’s chapter.

Since she’s the first boss, she tends to be overlooked.

However, there’s no denying that this is one of the angels capable of ending the world.

And it’s standing right in front of us now.

Gah!

The original story is breaking!

“Uh, shouldn’t we worry about the death sound…?”

Ah? That’s not a big deal, is it?

It’ll be fine, fine. Even if my heart stops, you’ll restart it, right?

“That’s true, but… aren’t you afraid of death?”

I’ve died once already, you know.

Besides, Clam is more important than me.

This situation where I’m embracing Clam.

What can I do in this soundless space?

That’s right—I’m a Mysterious Beautiful Girl!

“—”

I stroke Clam’s worried head and pull her closer.

Then, I press our foreheads together.

Star Reader’s Staff, connect our telepathy!

Let’s communicate through our minds!

“This is essentially S-e-x-u-a-l content! Essentially S-e-x-u-a-l content!”

It’s not that extreme.

But yes, pressing foreheads with a Beautiful Girl does evoke excitement.

Damn, I’m getting worked up.

“Telepathic communication between Beautiful Girls cures all ailments!”

Alright, just hurry up and do it.

“Of course ^^”

Thus, I begin an intense telepathic link with Clam.

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