In the Northern Land -Last Part-

Velzard couldnt hide her surprise and confusion as she saw Velgrind who had grown stronger unexpectedly.

She felt happy for her younger sisters growth and also rage as she was someone who was obstructing her path.

Now Velzard could only acknowledge that Velgrind was an unavoidable hindrance for her to kill Guy.

(Fine, Velgrind, I shall acknowledge you as my enemy.)

Once Velzard acknowledged Velgrind, she decided to activate her hidden Ultimate SkillEnvious Lord Leviathan.

However, that was an improbable decision for Velzards normal train of thought..

If she ended up showing her hidden ability as her trump card against Demon Lord Guy Crimson to Velgrind, it would lose its meaning as a trump card.

Velzard who should be calm didnt even realize such a simple thing.

No, she couldnt realize it. The order to kill was the only thing left in her mind because of Ultimate Dominion

For Velzard to still be able to retain her ego was proof that she had a strong spirit.

However, even with such a strong spirit Velzard couldnt defy the order of Ultimate Dominion.

After a momentary hesitation, Velzard unleashed blades of envy towards Velgrind.

Velgrind had realized quickly that she could fight her older sister Velzard on more than equal terms thanks toFlame God Sovereign Cthughas peerless ability which had evolved to overcome the control over herself.

After all, since she lost in terms of energy, if she just had an equal ability like before, it was clear her defeat was a matter of time.

Even now she was still inferior in energy levels, but she could fight her sister equally in terms of energy efficiency. It was a very surprising evolution.

And even about the energy

(What is this connection Soul Corridor? As long as I wish for it, an unknown energy will flow into me)

Yes, through the Soul Corridor that had been constructed between her and Rimuru, it was possible for her to replenish her energy.

Actually, Velgrind had lost the majority of her magic essence in Alteration into Flame God Sovereign Cthughaand its Ignition[1], but right after that, energy flowed into her from the Soul Corridor, so her energy was almost completely recovered.

She didnt think that she could lose,

I feel I wont lose, that was Velgrinds honest thoughts.

However, at that moment, Velgrind noticed that her older sisters expression changed.

(Is it coming!?)

Velgrind put herself on guard.

It seems her intuition was right. Velzards trump card was activated and sent towards Velgrind.

Whiteout Absorb[2]!!

A strike filled with everything Velzard has got.

It was Velzards strongest attack which combined her own abilityCessation Lost[3]andPatience Lord Gabriels abilitySolidification[4]with alsoEnvious Lord Leviathans abilityAbsorb[5].

With the attack coming towards her, Velgrind accelerated her own energy to the maximum in order to oppose it.

Cardinal Acceleration!!

Two polar lights, white and red collided.

The northern land experienced a severe earthquake, as the falling ice and snow repeatedly sublimated and froze with a death blizzard raging on.

The victor was Velzard.

Due to her new abilityEnvious Lord Leviathan, she had downgraded Velgrinds abilities.

Moreover, Velzards energy which should have been exhausted had recovered for some reason.

The essence ofEnvious Lord Leviathan was to degrade her opponent to below her level.

Besides that, it also had the effect of absorbing the opponents energy

In addition to her absolute defense power and overwhelming Velgrind in terms of maximum energy, Velzard possessed energy absorption too.

Now that her abilities had been downgraded, it seemed impossible for Velgrind to win.

Its the end, Velgrind. I shall praise you for growing stronger to be able to oppose me. However, the result wont change. You arent a threat for me when I got serious. Now, I have downgraded your abilities by one level. Its impossible for you to have an advantage against me anymore.

Thats right. For Velzard, Velgrind wasnt a threat even if she was an obstacle.

Because of the opposition of their abilities, it would be impossible for Velgrind to break through Velzards defense.

However

But, Nee-san. I dont need to defeat you. Besides, even if my abilities are downgraded, the original acceleration ability has not been affected in any way. Since the abilities only support me, it will not affect me even if I lost them!

Velgrind fearlessly declared.

In fact, Velgrinds abilities were focused on only one thing, that wasAcceleration.

Now that she had already circulated her energy with full power, it wouldnt affect her even ifFlame God Sovereign Cthughawas sealed off.

And the most important thing was

(Hurry up, Guy. Be quick and release Nee-san from their control!)

Velgrind didnt have to defeat Velzard at all.

Velgrinds victory condition was to earn time until Guy releases Velzard from Ultimate Dominion.

At that time, in Velzard's inner world[6], Guy was about to finish the final touches

Passing through multiple mental walls, Guy dove into the abyss of the heart.

If he lost his focus, his ego would be swallowed up by Velzards soul and the Spiritual Dive would be broken.

Then, Guys consciousness would disappear.

On the other hand, if he pushed forward forcibly with all of his strength, he would destroy Velzards heart. If that happened, the result would be Velzard releasing all her energy after a rampage and a new True Dragon would be born somewhere in this world.

Guy had to avoid that from happening.

Despite being under pressure, Guy passed through the walls without being impatient.

Finally, he found it.

It was a young spirit of Velzard sitting hugging her knees.

Yo, Ive been looking for you, you know?

Guy talked naturally and calmly.

This was a critical moment. A single mistake would change Velzards action for the worse.

What is it? What did you come here for? Are you here to laugh at me?

Velzard asked while acting the way she appeared..

No, I came to pick you up. Lets go back quickly, Velzard.

Guy shrugged his shoulders and answered.

His reply irritated Velzard.

It was always the same.

Guy always spoke one-sidedly and arrogantly only to Velzard.

He didnt even care about Velzard and said things bluntly as if it was natural for him to do so.

What is with you! Guy, you never listen to my opinion. Its always, always me who had to be patient! As the Tuner, I had the role to guide this world that my older brother left behind. Thats why I always observed you so that you wouldnt go on a rampage. Even though I really hated it Even Velgrind went freely to the place of the man she loved and Veldora was so carefree and rampaged as he pleased. As for me, I endured it all the time, you know!? Everything was because you were acknowledged by my older brother! It was because you were the only being except for my older brother who could destroy this world. I couldnt afford to leave your side, you know Im the only one who needed to have patience And yet, youre going to leave me behind. I will never forgive you for that. Why do you have to support that suspicious slime now!? It would have been fine if you lived quietly in this northern land! You oppose my older brother even though theres no way for you to win. Rather than letting you be killed by my older brother, I would rather be the one who will kill you with my own hands!

Guys words sparked a fire inside Velzards frozen heart.

As she raged, Velzard threw out all of her displeasure she felt until now.

With all of her feelings, she lashed out at Guy with her fierce will.

They became imaginary blades which cut at Guys body, but Guy didnt try to avoid the attack.

He just stood there being exposed to the attacks without resistance as if he tried to accept all of Velzards anger and complaints.

Besides... You even acknowledged a human but you never acknowledged me What am I to you!? Even though I always tried my best, because I wanted to be acknowledged by you Theres no place for me at all!

Her attacks gradually became weak, and eventually, Velzard started to hit Guys chest feebly.

Are you an idiot? I acknowledged you, you know? My partner is only you alone.

Im an idiot, you said!? I dont want to be called that by you who will always do whatever as you please!

I guess nothing can be done about it. If you dont like it, cant you just say it? You are too concerned about boring things, you know. Also, I lost to Veldanava a long time ago, okay? Ill win next time!

Before she realized it, Velzard had stopped hitting Guy.

Then, she buried her face in Guys chest.

You are the idiotic one. Theres no way you can win

It might be impossible for me alone. So please cooperate with me. You will fight together with me, right? Right, Velzard?

Velzard was speechless.

Guys arrogance was too much.

And, towards that very Guy-like words,

I hate you. I really, really, really, really, really hate you. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you I hate you so much that I love you.

Velzard confessed with her whole heart.

Guys response to that was very simple

Yeah, I knew.

So, a simple word as if he said something unimportant.

So arrogant, you are really an unpleasant

Right? That is proof that Im me after all.

Then, this makes me looks like an idiot for worrying all by myself

Thats right. I also think so, you know?

Shouldnt this be the part where you deny it and console me?

Why? Thats bothersome. Never mind that, quickly cut off the control. If you dont hurry up, I dont think even Velgrind will last long.

In fact, if the fight was prolonged, Velgrind would have been at a disadvantage.

If the energy supply from the Soul Corridor between her and Rimuru ceased, Velgrinds defeat would become a certainty.

Youre unkind as usual towards me

Oh, really? Youre my partner after all. I dont have to be considerate with you cause were like a family, right?

Partner Family Family!?

Velzards face, which was buried in Guys chest, turned red instantly.

In panic, Velzard jumped away from Guy.

Guy remained calm and didnt notice Velzards unrest.

Lets get the hell out of here.

He said so without minding Velzards feelings.

Although Velzard thought that Guys attitude was a bit disappointing, she was relieved that Guy responded to her as usual.

There was already no hesitation in her heart and light of a strong will returned to her eyes.

She then focused her mind in order to resist Ultimate Dominion that had been cast on her.

Understood, Ive also steeled myself. But, it wont be easy to cut off my brothers control

Theres a way. It seems that theControlhad been established using angel series skill as the key and lock[7]. Then, if you neutralize it with a demon series skill, you can erase that lock. If you do so, no matter how powerful his control is, you can resist it.

Guy answered without hesitation.

In his words, there was a powerful confidence that Velzard could do it.

You make it sound so easy. Fine, I shall meet your expectations.

And so, Velzard overcame her own hesitation and confronted her brothers curse deep inside her consciousness.

In response to the change of Velzards mind, the Ultimate Skills etched in her soul began to fight each other for domination of her soul.

As Velzards will dictated,Envious Lord Leviathanbit offPatience Lord Gabriel. HoweverPatience Lord Gabrielstubbornly resisted and tried to protect the lock of the control with its strong defensive power.

The fight in Velzards inner world seemed to fall into a stalemate, but Guy wouldnt allow that.

Velzard, Ill help you just a bit.

Guy said so and activated his imitation of the unbelievable ability he saw just a while ago.

It was Alteration, which helped Velgrind overcome the control and evolve her skill.

Question. Will you synthesize Ultimate SkillPatience Lord GabrielwithEnvious Lord Leviathanand activate Alteration? YES/NO

The Voice of the World echoed inside Velzards mind.

(Is this what Guy means as help!? But, lets believe in him for this.)

Velzard answered YES without hesitation.

Confirmed. Individual: Ice Dragon Velzards Ultimate SkillPatience Lord GabrielandEnvious Lord Leviathanare synthesized and evolved into Ultimate SkillIce God Sovereign Cthulhu[8].

At the same moment that the voice echoed inside her inner world, the lock binding Velzards heart crumbled and disappeared.

The lock of the heart that she could never break no matter how desperate she tried to resist it until now had been smashed to pieces easily as if it was glass.

Velzard and her skills had united splendidly and beautifully.

(This is the mental state that Velgrind reached!? Andthe strength Guy had given to me. If I have this ability, there will be no one who could bind me down.)

And so, Velzard received it as a matter of course.

If she and Guy banded together, they would have no opponents in this world.

See, it was simple, right?

Guys voice, that was so arrogant to the extent of loathsome, echoed in her mind.

Yeah, it was I really look like an idiot

You think so? But I dont hate it, you know? Its a part of you too.

Velzard laughed a bit due to Guys words.

The young Velzard was nowhere to be seen now.

She returned to her original ladylike appearance, beautiful and graceful.

With a bashful smile that could charmed everyone, she quietly mutteredIm home.[9]to Guy.

Guys consciousness instantly returned to his body.

A bit of impatience could be seen in his expression.

He was the one who did it, but he was astonished by Velzards rapid changes due to Alteration.

(Rather, what exactly is that? That wasnt on the level of ability modification. Moreover, the only thing I did was activate it, I actually got the impression that something else had done it as a proxy As if it had anticipated that I would do so)

To Guy who seemed that he was about to drift into his sea of deep thoughts,

Youre back? What happened to my older sister?

He heard Velgrinds voice asking him.

Ahh, the control was released safely. She will wake up soon.

At the same time, Guy answered, Velzard woke up.

I have caused some trouble for you, Guy. And, Velgrind, I have shown you my unsightly side and I apologize for insulting Rudra.

She said so and lowered her head towards Guy and Velgrind.

For Ane-sama to apologize to me, I must have gone crazy. But, Im so glad. It would be impossible for me to tolerate that Nee-san was being controlled by someone after all.

It seems I have made you worry. But putting aside whether Velda is Nii-san or not, its true that his strength is comparable to Nii-san, you know?

Humph. Even if it is so, if hes not Nii-san No, even if he was Nii-san, I wont change my mind that I have to defeat Velda. Velda is Rudras enemy after all.

Youre so straightforward, heh, Velgrind Im a bit jealous.

The sisters threw a straight gaze at each other and confirmed each other intention.

Guy called out the two people withNever mind that, lets end this quickly..

Guy had already returned to his combat form while the two were talking.

And the three of them turned their sight on the girl, who was Veldoras opponent.

The Hero Chloe No, towards Manas: Lucia who had taken over her body.

Howeversimultaneously with her blade flashed, Chloes body split into two.

No, that was just an illusion.

The blade of will released from inside Chloe had interfered with the real world which is why such an image was shown to those in this place.

Veldora had been cut here and there, but he had not received a fatal injury.

The two sisters were relieved to see that.

Guy had his eyes glued towards Chloe

(I see, as I expected, it had been concealed)

A thin smile appeared on Guys lips.

Guy had realized.

Lucias extinction and Chloes victory.

And so Just now, the fight in the northern land had ended.

[1] () Nouryoku Hatsudou, (Igunisshon), Ability Activation.

[2] () Reigoku Shoushitsu Gyoushuu Ha (Howaitoauto Abusbu).

[3] () Teishi Shoushitsu (Seseishon Rosuto), Suspended Dissipation.

[4] () Banbutsu Kotaika (Soridifuikeishon), All Creation Solidification.

[5] () Koukaku Kyuushuu (Abusbu), Downgrade Absorption.

[6] Mind world, Mental world etc.

[7] Kagi, the kanji would normally mean key, but depending on the context, it can also means lock.

[8] () Hyjin/Kri Kami no Ou (Kuturufu).

[9] Tadaima (Im home/Im back) used when you return to you home/a place where you belong to or to someone who you loved. Its a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming.