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Chapter 195

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It was the exact moment when the crows that had filled the sky were all struck down to the ground. My mind went completely blank. This was far beyond any expectation. It was as if hell had suddenly unfolded before my eyes.

The crows that had so completely covered the sky had been hurled to the ground, and now the earth was stained black. Perhaps three or four had escaped. The crows still struggling on the ground seemed even more pitiful.

A terrifying black mist was scattered with immense force, and it became clear that nearly half had perished in the fall. I should have turned to check on the senior behind me, yet no courage to do so came.

Deep breaths! Take deep breaths!

I forced myself to obey, managing to take small, trembling breaths. Controlling my heart and body from trembling in fear, I finally dared to turn around. There was the senpai, her expression betraying utter astonishment. Seeing that, I was able to calm myself.

“Senpai, thank you for your efforts. Well then, everyone, this is a little different from what we anticipated, but let us act according to our assigned roles!” (Kouta)

I forced a bright tone into my voice and urged everyone into action. I even felt gratitude toward the monsters that still showed the will to fight in this situation.

“Haruka! That one!” (Kouta)

One monster bore a different aura from the rest. Its feathers were blacker than black, and its gaze was piercing. It was clearly different from the surrounding crows. Haruka approached at high speed, kicking aside the crows writhing on the ground as he closed in.

“‘Yatagarasu’!” (Adelaide)

‘Yatagarasu’? That one?

At this point, an unseen monster appears.

Haruka swung his Crystal Blade against the large crow, and the scene resembled a neighborhood lady swatting crows with a broom. Unfortunately, it inspired no real sense of tension. After all, the speed was on a different level entirely.

What should I do? Join the fight?

“Kouta!” (Haruka)

Ah, yes, I am coming.

I deliberately swung wide to drive the monster toward Haruka. He cut its wings, it fell to the ground, and I stepped on it, delivering the finishing blow with my sword. I was completely desperate. This was the only opportunity. I could not think of any other moment to insert the advertisement.

I began speaking aloud, still facing away from everyone. The sound would be captured by the pin microphone.

“I was not someone particularly athletic. Moreover, my academic performance was among the lowest. Yet… I have come this far.” (Kouta)

Corrected repeatedly by Muze, I had practiced over and over. Mindful of timing and pacing, I had finally shaped this speech for the advertisement.

“I kept running with the heart that wanted to change myself.” (Kouta)

“All an explorer needs are determination and the courage to take a step forward.” (Kouta)

I then turned slightly. Reaching behind me, I extended my right hand toward Sofia. The camera should now capture a frontal view of her.

“Let us go together! I will go ahead and wait for you.” (Kouta)

Yes, it was mortifying to the point of death.

What is this? Wait for me?

Amid the throes of embarrassment, I continued my performance desperately.

At least Muze and Mira had discreetly given me thumbs up, providing some reassurance.

“Yes!” (Sofia)

I grasped Sofia’s outstretched hand.

…Huh? Wait, what is this? Improvised? I had been waiting for the cut, but now this? I had not been informed.

 

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