Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 62
Chapter 62: “Is this the end?” ①
Ren Kobayashi weakly collapsed to the ground, blood streaming from his arms and legs.
“It’s not over yet! I can’t lose! I won’t let you fight Mammon-san!”
With his good arm, Ren hit the ground, propelling himself up and lunging at Natsuki with a punch.
“―That’s the spirit!”
Natsuki strikes down Ren.
He was furious that Ren tried to kill Alphonse and was conspiring with Mammon, who planned to use Koume, making Ren a more troublesome enemy than Mammon himself.
And now, there was only one thing to do.
“Stopppppppppp!”
Mammon yelled, foreseeing Natsuki’s move, but Natsuki didn’t pause.
He swung his demonic sword, aiming to cutting off Ren’s arm and slashing him diagonally.
“…Forgive me, Mammon, san.”
Ren fell on his back, creating a pool of blood.
But he wasn’t cut in half or dead, even though he was hit by the demonic sword. It wasn’t because Natsuki went easy on him, but because Ren instinctively protected himself with his strong spiritual power.
However, he would probably die soon.
“Let me end your pain now.”
Natsuki didn’t spare enemies he recognized and fought against.
He respected opponents like Ren, who were strong and gave their all. Thus, leaving them alive was not an option.
But Mammon wouldn’t allow that. Unlike before, he looked at Natsuki with eyes filled with hostility. In the blink of an eye, he moved in front of Natsuki, drew a dark red long sword from thin air, and swung it down at Natsuki.
Natsuki countered with his own sword of eternal darkness.
When the demonic sword and the long sword clashed, a violent storm erupted.
The artificial world, already on the verge of collapse from Natsuki’s attack, screamed louder as it crumbled further.
“I’m a greedy demon, but I’m also a sentimental one. In the short time I spent with Ren, I came to think of him like a son! I’m not the kind of demon who can stay calm after seeing my son cut down!”
“Maybe you’re actually a good guy. It’s a shame I couldn’t get to know that side of you.”
“Cut the crap! Haa!”
When Mammon charged his magic, he unleashed a flash of magical light from his mouth.
Mammon was pushing with all his might, trying to slice Natsuki with his sword. Moving carelessly could lead to getting slashed by sheer force, so Natsuki circulated magic through his body to brace for the flash of light.
“Gah! Damn it!”
He managed to shift slightly, but his right arm holding the demonic sword and the upper right side of his body were scorched. Still, it was superficial, not a severe injury.
“You’re infuriatingly strong, huh! I admit it! Natsuki Yura, you are strong!”
“Thanks, I’m glad to hear that from a demon who embodies greed!”
Natsuki released his left hand from the sword’s handle.
“You’re strong and scary, so I’m going all out!”
“Try if you can!”
“I can. I have the holy sword now.”
Natsuki, with a sly smile, charged his left arm with lightning.
“Wha!?”
Mammon was stunned as Natsuki swung a sword-shaped mass of lightning from below upwards, scooping up Mammon’s body in the process.
“The Holy Sword—Divine Thunder.”
In an instant, Mammon’s body was split in two.
〜〜Afterword〜〜
The Holy Sword, “Divine Thunder,” made an appearance, but it didn’t unleash its full power. There will be another opportunity for it to shine! As for the demonic sword, “Blade of Eternal Darkness,” it has much power to reveal, so look forward to it!
Chapter 62: “Is this the end?” ②
“Heh.”
Natsuki was surprised.
He thought the battle would be over by now, but Mammon didn’t fall even after being split in two.
“Youu…”
Far from falling, the split parts of his body started reconnecting quickly.
However, the damage must have been significant. Mammon was spitting blood and breathing heavily, struggling even to stand straight.
“As expected of a high ranking demon. Such incredible vitality. To remain in one piece after being hit by the holy sword is astonishing.”
In another world, there were demons who didn’t die even when split in two, but eventually, all of them begged for their lives. Of course, Natsuki had killed all the demons he fought against.
The only one Natsuki hadn’t killed was the Demon King, and there was a reason for that. Eliminating the Demon King and destabilizing the demons’ hierarchy would have caused complications.
Even though he had defeated the Demon God because it wasn’t needed in that world, it felt important to spare the Demon King. Maybe the Demon King was ruling over humans by now, which would probably make Natsuki happy.
Despite being cleaved and refusing to perish, Mammon displayed no fear towards Natsuki and continued to openly exhibit hostility.
Natsuki fwas impressed by Mammon’s unwavering demeanor.
“This is perfect. I’ll see how much power I can use right now. But let me make it clear, sparing you is not an option. You’ll regret messing with Koume-chan as you die.”
Although, Koume said “Mou, enough already!” from behind, Natsuki had no intention of stopping.
Well, Natsuki is generally lenient.
Proof of his leniency is seen in how he deals with Yuto Miyahara, an annoying self-proclaimed childhood friend he tolerates. But that’s because Yuto hasn’t really crossed the line with what’s truly important to Natsuki.
If Yuto did, even if it made Kazuto sad or their parents cry, Natsuki would make him pay, whether he’s a hero or not.
Mammon tried to mess with Koume, who is like a precious family to Natsuki.
Even though they haven’t been together long, Natsuki has plenty of reasons to care deeply for her.
That’s why he can’t let Mammon go. If Mammon plans to use Koume to defeat Satan, it’s quicker just to eliminate him.
“Goodbye, Mammon—”
As Natsuki raised the holy sword to strike, his forehead split open, bleeding profusely.
He had reached his limit.
“Oh, crap.”
The holy sword vanished, and Natsuki’s strength greatly diminished.
“Even so, I’ll definitely kill you here, beyond my limits!”
He poured all the remaining magic power into the demonic sword, “Blade of Eternal Darkness,” releasing a stream of magic power from the black blade.
“Die, Mammon!”
“Try it, human!”
Mammon gripped and swung his sword formed from magic power again.
Natsuki’s sword clashed with Mammon’s, creating a shockwave.
The artificial world’s cracks widened with creaking sounds.
Ignoring the world on the brink of breaking, Natsuki recklessly swung his demonic sword.
“Ma, mmon…”
Mammon again was cleaved in half along with his sword, scattering blood as he collapsed to the ground.
Yet, he hadn’t died.
True to his reputation as one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
“…You win, it’s your victory. Mammon, Mammon.”
“Farewell. The demon of greed, Mammon. I won’t forget you.”
Natsuki had barely any strength left to hold the demonic sword properly, but he mustered all his will to raise it one last time.
It seemed Mammon had no strength left to resist.
Natsuki brought down the Blade of Eternal Darkness upon Mammon.
However, the demonic sword swung down was blocked by “someone” who appeared before Mammon at an unbelievable speed.
〜〜Afterword〜〜
You can take “Aomori” as a hint!
Thanks for sticking through the serious event!