Chapter 26

Finally .

Arnos .

Sasha called my name .

I slowly got up, activated my demon eyes and looked at the magic formation only to find it still unfinished .

Dont tell me you couldnt finish it in time?

Thats wrong . It will be completed by you .

Sasha raises her hands and invokes magic . The moonlight that was pouring into the room scatters off into countless rays of light and fills in the missing pieces of the formation .

A huge completed nature magic circle fills the room .

I immediately started analysing the formation .

An accomplished mage in this age might need a whole day to decipher the hundreds of thousands of magic characters but I saw it all the moment I looked at it .

This is easy, however .

Kuku, kukukuku, kuhahahaha!! I see . Indeed I see it, Sasha . You never intended to win right from the beginning .

Sasha smiled at my words .

I know your power . Even with such a game, I would never have won no matter how good I was, however, I refuse to lose to fate .

I see . She doesnt want to lose to fate .

As you guessed, my purpose is to have you use this great magic .

You planned well . You have to activate this magic to win and if I lost youd order me to activate it anyway .

Since Im under <Zekt> I have to cast it . No matter who wins or loses the magic will still be cast which is what Sasha wants .

Of course with my power its not like I couldnt get out of it but . that would be inelegant and tasteless .

All right . In honour of your wisdom and courage, Ill accept the victory .

I hold my hand out to the circle, synchronise with the magic wavelength of Sasha and activate the formation .

This is the first time Ive seen this magic . What is it?

Origin Tuning <Zekshiz> . Its a magic that I developed .

<Zekshiz> appears to be a magic that tampers with the wavelength of magic power .

Its not a superficial synchronisation like I just did . It changes the actual origin and makes you like another person .

Flame Prison Annihilation Cannon <Geo Greys> is a high level magic that Sasha could barely cast so this circle would be beyond her power levels so thats why she needed me to cast it .

The target of <Zekshiz> is Sasha herself .

Your resolution . Youve fully shown it to me .

I activate <Zekshiz> .

Sasha body begins to shine while blue particles dance about like fireflies .

The light gets stronger and stronger and the whole room is dyed blue before returning to its normal colour .

. . is it over?

Aah, its my win . Do you understand?

Sasha nods .

You cant lie . Im going to use Though Domain <Liknos> .

<Liknos> conveys the thoughts of the person inside its effect .

It can be prevented by using anti-magic but with me as her partner its impossible .

I dont mind .

I look at Misha who nods as if to say no problem .

I activate <Liknos>

Misha .

At the centre of the huge room the Necron sisters face each other while moonlight is pouring down creating a fantastical scene .

Youll disappear in a short while .

Misha nods .

Whats it like?

Misha answers as indifferently as always .

Its not scary .

I see .

Sasha stares straight at her younger sister .

You want to know the truth?

. Nn

Thats good . Because this is the end Ill answer .

Sasha takes a deep breath

If you are conscious of <Liknos> your thoughts will be transmitted through the magic .

[This is the end . ]

[You never existed since the beginning . ]

[You are only returning to the original form . Me . ]

[An existence similar to me, always by my side but never an eyesore . ]

[If I think about it, it was good . ]

[As a child I couldnt control my <Demon Eyes of Ruin> . ]

[Only you were by me . Only you looked in my eyes . Only you smiled at me . ]

[Because you helped me practise I ended up being able to control my eyes and stop hurting people . ]

[I could go out and laugh with other mazoku . ]

[But for you who doesnt exist, you were only a servant who followed . You were always alone . ]

[For 15 years Ive lived happily enough and thats enough . Its fine already so I give my remaining life to you . ]

[You said it was destiny but I will not acknowledge it . ]

[Our soul and body is divided in 2 . ]

[Im the original but I always thought there should be a way to change it so I researched magic all this time . ]

[Separation Fusion Reincarnation <Dino Jikusess> . What distinguishes you from me is our magic wavelength so I created Origin Tuning <Zekshiz> . ]

[I changed the origin of my power to match yours so <Dino Jikusess> wont know whos the original . ]

[It was impossible for me but thanks to Arnos I succeeded . ]

[Another magic, Subject Alternation <Delt> will make you the original . ]

[I can do it . ]

[<Delt> is the last piece to use . Please be aware that you are you . ]

[Reject me, reject Sasha Necron . ]

[Everything Ive done has been in preparation for this day . ]

[Everything was to make you hate me . ]

[Youll be okay . ]

[Here at the end I need to tell you that Im sorry I didnt tell you the truth Misha . ]

[Since Im disappearing I dont have to worry about paying the price of lying while under <Zekt> . ]

Nee, doll-san .

[Nee, Misha . ]

Ive hated you so much all this time .

[Ive always loved you so much . ]

Sasha betrays the contract but I destroyed <Zekt> right at that moment .

Therefore

[Therefore]

Have a nice day .

[Goodbye Misha . I love you so much my younger sister . ]

Sasha hugs her younger sister . She doesnt seem to have realised but shes smiling .

[Are you smiling as well? I cant see your face . ]

[I will change it . You dying . Such a fate . Ill break it . ]

. Subject Alternation <Delt> .

[Stay healthy Misha . Bye-bye . ] (1)

The moment Sasha casts the magic both of them are engulfed in a dazzling light .

The light begins to settle and the shadow of 2 people begins to appear .

After another 20 seconds, the light disappears completely .

The figures of 2 people who havent changed are still there .

With a surprised expression, Sasha stares at the face of her younger sister .

. . Such a

[Ive prepared all this time . ]

[I worked everything out so nothing would go wrong . ]

[However . ]

The thoughts of her heart flowed out . She spills words filled with despair .

Why . . ?

Sashas magic failed .

She was ready to burst into tears at any moment .

What kind of magic?

Even if Misha asks Sasha just makes a sad face .

After staring at her older sister for a while Misha says

Sasha is bad at lying .

Its an indifferent tone but kind at the same time .

I didnt know why you were lying .

Nothing but good will comes from Mishas eyes while she looks at her older sister .

But I like the clumsy Sasha .

Sasha bites her lip and strongly holds back her tears but a few drops begin to fall .

Misha must reject Sasha or else <Delt> wont take effect .

Sasha plan was certainly perfect but she made one miscalculation . Misha loved her older sister more than she thought and her love was not affected by Sashas acting .

Its sad . Sasha entire plan to save Misha had failed .

. . Idiot

A voice that sounded like it was being squeezed out resounded .

. . You idiotyouthat much . . that muchI . I did so many terrible things . !

Sasha appeals to Misha

I said some awful things . I hurt you . why?why?

Sasha knees buckled under her despair and she buried her face into Mishas chest .

. Please . . Misha . . hate me . Please reject me .

Sasha entreats Misha with tears spilling down her face .

Otherwise I cant help you . Ill disappear in your place .

Misha places her hand on Sashas head gently rubs it .

There there .

Placing her other hand on Sashs shoulders Misha says .

Dont mind it . I am the one who never existed from the beginning .

Thats not true! Misha is here! I want to protect you! I love you . You are important . Youre my sister . Ill destroy your fate!

Sasha clings to Misha tightly .

. Pleasedont disappear . dont leave me .

Misha smiles a troubled smile .

Im not disappearing . Im joining with Sasha . Ill always be with you .

Time is almost up .

Mishas time as Misha was almost up but she looked satisfied while patting the crying Sasha .

I was able to reconcile .

Misha looks back at me

Arnos help .

Im glad .

Misha nods .

Do you have any other requests?

Misha shakes her head .

I have no more regrets .

Looking me straight in the eyes she continues .

I thought we could never reconcile but in my life, two miracles have happened .

What are you saying?

Misha tilts her head at me .

The real miracle happens now .

Holding up my hand I cast Demon King Army <Guys> .

(1) Misha hasnt spoken at all yet . This is all Sasha .