Boom!!
As the toad descended from the sky, its massive body slammed into the ground, stirring up an even greater gust of wind, and the ground began to tremble.
Dust billowed everywhere.
No one knew what was happening inside.
Ye Xiao floated in the sky, watching with great interest.
As for helping them?
Sorry, today's events were something they had to face.
Even for Asia, Ye Xiao didn't want her to be a mere vase.
Because Ye Xiao wanted them to stand by his side, not behind him.
And the battle below continued.
Kanae and Yotsuya Miko's vision was obstructed.
Then, a whooshing sound echoed.
Slap~
Kanae, who was in the front, was sent flying.
"Kanae!"
Yotsuya Miko couldn't help but exclaim as she watched the figure fly out.
Immediately after, Yotsuya Miko's hair stood on end.
The whooshing sound rang out again.
Yotsuya Miko quickly teleported backward.
This attack from the Harbingers missed.
As the dust dissipated, Kanae lay by a tree, barely able to stand up.
Asia quickly ran over and began healing her with "Mother's Smile."
At this moment, only Yotsuya Miko was left to fight.
Gazing at the colossal creature before her, Yotsuya Miko took a deep breath.
She needed to buy some recovery time for Kanae.
"Well then... come on, big toad!"
The Harbingers let out a roar, and its enormous tongue shot out like lightning towards Yotsuya Miko again.
Yotsuya Miko deftly dodged with instantaneous movement, simultaneously searching for an opportunity to attack.
The magic circles on her hands randomly changed colors.
Every time she seized a weakness, the timing was perfect.
She unleashed skills like there was no tomorrow, throwing elemental magic of various colors at the Harbingers.
Explosions resounded continuously, accompanied by the Harbingers's pained wails.
"Wouldn't it be better to just let me eat you! Why resist! Die!!"
"Croak!!"
The Harbingers roared skyward.
The immense sound caused Yotsuya Miko to momentarily lose focus.
The next second, a whooshing sound arrived.
The tongue, like a whip, instantly lashed out in front of Yotsuya Miko.
At this moment, Yotsuya Miko felt as if she was about to die.
"Flower Breathing, Sixth Form: Whirling Peach."
The Harbingers's tongue once again turned into chunks of flesh.
Then, Kanae caught Yotsuya Miko in a princess carry.
She then carried Yotsuya Miko out of the battlefield.
"You've worked hard; leave the rest to me."
After speaking, Kanae looked at the Harbingers before her.
"Flower Breathing, Seventh Form: Heart of the Other Shore."
Kanae's heart began to beat rapidly, and her entire body temperature started to rise.
With each heartbeat, Kanae's power would increase slightly.
This was an ability that harmed the body, a breathing technique that gained temporary strength by accelerating blood flow throughout the body through rapid heartbeats.
At this moment, she felt an endless surge of power within her.
"Hoo~"
Kanae exhaled, and a white mist reached a meter away.
She gripped her blade with both hands, the veins on her neck bulging.
Then, she charged towards the Harbingers.
"Flower Breathing, Eighth Form: Mandala Dance."
Kanae moved like a graceful dancer, spinning around the Harbingers, her blade glinting, each swing carrying a sharp momentum.
Beneath her beautiful form lay a deadly poison.
The Harbingers was caught off guard by this sudden attack.
Each slash left a deep gash on the Harbingers's body.
And with every attack from the Harbingers, Kanae elegantly dodged.
As the wounds on the Harbingers's body grew more numerous, blood covered its entire form.
At this moment, the Harbingers was already in a frenzy.
Kanae also used the momentum to rise into the air, preparing for her final strike.
"Flower Breathing, Ninth Form: Ephemeral Dream."
Kanae gracefully spun in the air, the blade in her hand gleaming with a cold light, like a night-blooming cereus that instantly bloomed and was about to wither.
She carried an unyielding momentum, fiercely slashing down towards the Harbingers.
The Harbingers also used all its strength to charge towards Kanae.
But the next second, its head hit something.
The Harbingers was stuck in mid-air.
Not far away, Yotsuya Miko poured out all her magic power, holding the Harbingers in place.
She helped Kanae buy a little time.
The blade light flashed, and the Harbingers's enormous body paused in mid-air, then slowly split into two halves.
Two chunks of broken flesh crashed to the ground from the air, and the earth trembled again.
Yotsuya Miko also lost her strength and was supported by Asia.
Kanae, in mid-air, was exhausted, and her entire body began to fall.
Ye Xiao appeared and caught her.
Smelling the familiar scent, Kanae smiled and looked at Ye Xiao.
"Husband, Kanae is amazing, right?"
"Yes, Kanae is wonderful, get some good rest."
Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Kanae smiled and leaned against Ye Xiao's chest, falling asleep.
Then, Ye Xiao carried Kanae in a princess carry and came before Yotsuya Miko and Asia.
Yotsuya Miko was supported by Asia, but both looked at Kanae, whom Ye Xiao was holding, with some concern.
"Is Sister Kanae alright?"
"Does Asia need to help with healing?"
"It's nothing, just exhaustion. I'll replenish your magic when we get home."
Hearing their words, Ye Xiao truthfully replied, then looked at Yotsuya Miko and Asia with satisfaction.
"Miko was able to seize the timing of each attack so well, very good."
"Asia wasn't afraid of getting hurt and was able to help her companions recover in such an environment, which is also commendable."
"Well then... everyone worked hard! Let's go home together."
"Going home!"
...
Underworld.
Lucifer's castle.
In a room, a man with similarly crimson hair was rubbing his head helplessly.
He was Rias's older brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, or he could also be called Sirzechs Gremory.
He was the new Lucifer of this generation.
Why was he feeling helpless?
Of course, it was because his lovely sister, Rias, had just come to him to protest.
Demanding that her older brother cancel the engagement with Phoenix.
She had cried, made a scene, and even threatened to hang herself.
"What's wrong, Lord Lucifer?"
At this moment, a black-haired maid came behind Sirzechs, massaging his head with both hands.
"It's Elisa. It's still my adorable sister."
The one massaging Sirzechs was his Queen, Elisa Lucifugus, Grayfia's younger sister.
"Lord Lucifer need not worry. With that fellow around, Rias will not marry the third son of Phoenix."
Listening to Elisa's words, Sirzechs also thought of that white-haired boy from his close friend's family.
"Indeed, that little fellow will resolve it."
Sirzechs also stood up and continued, "Now let's go to Ajuka's place to discuss how to deal with those old fogeys."
(By the way, brothers, where did you find my book? I used to write it without recommendations, always solo.)