99.FORWARD!

Riku Barusak, why have you come?

For some strange reason Riku felt a sense of deja vu the moment she heard Leiveins voice.

She had the impression that Gortoberuk had asked her the same question one year ago, in that hopeless situation when he had just lost his right arm; just as how Leivein has lost his now.

However, there are two different points when comparing the Gortoberuk of then and the Leivein of now.

The first point is the weariness on the eyes.

The second one is the reaction to the predicament.

At that time, Gortoberuk didnt completely have a grasp of the situation; his tone of voice was filled with genuine surprise. On the other hand, Leiveins tone of voice was far too calm. He gave off a feeling that it was as if he already knew Riku would get there in time.

Most likely No, without doubts, he had predicted that Riku would come to him.

I Ive been saved by you.

Riku spoke in a low voice. With her halberd at hand, and without turning around despite feeling Leiveins gaze on her back, she spoke while looking at Rook with immense hostility.

No matter what sort of circumstances you are going through This fact alone wont ever change.

Rikus body was about to reach its limits.

The taste of blood gradually began to spread through her mouth. Dizzy, her view began to shake. Even though she had accepted Vrustos advice and rested for a bit, her fight with Raimon had really taken a toll on her. Her right shoulder was assaulted by pain, feeling as if it would fall apart. Perhaps, that was because she took Raimons full out attack head on. Even now both her legs felt as if they were about to give in. She could only barely keep standing by leaning herself onto her halberd.

In that condition, she had buried about a hundred elite-picked spiritualists outside on her way. Frankly speaking, she just wanted to lie down and sleep; it didnt even matter where.

However

I want to become captain Leiveins right wing.

As she spoke out her feelings she had kept inside her chest, she concentrated to keep herself conscious and raised her fighting spirit.

Honing her mind more and more, she began to even consciously feel her fingertips. Despite the dim darkness in that room that was only being illuminated by a few torches, she could even minutely see the facial muscles of the spiritualist she was facing against.

Thats why I shall remove every person that stands on your way in the stead of your right arm.

With an angry roar, Riku lauched her attack.

Making use of all the muscles of her body, she unleashed a devastating attack. If Rook was to receive that, there was no doubt that bisected in two in a single slash. However, as to be expected, the Rook that would just stand there in stupor waiting to be killed was no longer there.

Sorry, Riku-ane!

Even though Rook was one step behind, he moved with flexibility, and sidestepped away from the attack. Rikus attack resulted only in the loss of a few strands of Rooks silver hair. With the failed attack, Rikus stance became too bent forward.

There is now way I can allow this demon to realize his goals.

Rook didnt let Riku get away with the opening she just created herself. Without a moments delay, Rook slashed with his sword, aiming for Rikus leg. However, even though Riku had accumulated a lot of exhaustion and had lost her right arm, she was still the elite of the Demon Lord Army. Twisting her body, she raised her halberd as if she was using it to scoop up. Rooks sword was blocked by the halberds blade.

Now that Charlotte-chan isnt alive anymore, the world will be destroyed if the Demon Lord is to be resurrected, you know!?

That doesnt have anything to do with me!

Both blades crossed against each other.

The metallic sound echoed through the room. (TL:Idk what ->