Absolute Duo Vol 5 Chapter 2

<<exceed>> and <<god>>------their fight has turned into one that does not allow any moment of neglect even for an instant.</god></exceed>

Rito was swinging <<ouroboros>> which resembles a giant chainsaw and <<k>> countered back by firing beams while stopping at a safe distance from the circlet blade.</k></ouroboros>

The reason why <<k>> chose the distance with high risks is because, Rito was out from his range; even if he attacked from above one-sidedly, since the distance was too far away, he judged that the beam fired will be easily dodged.</k>

Sometimes they would search for a chance from the opponent; sometimes they would attack like a storm to prevent the opponent to counter attack--------even if both sides suffered minor injuries, the attack that would decide whether if the battle would tilt to right of left wasn’t getting settled, making it seem like this exchange would last forever.

However----that time came.

Suddenly, something unexpected happened.

Rito slipped through the countless approaching light bullets and swung her circlet blade.

However, <<k>> immediately activated his high-speed charge from the <<destructionwings>> which he showed just now on top of the tower and dodged the circlet blade by flying over Rito’s head.</destructionwings></k>

He then spun his body mid-air and the moment he was about to randomly shoot his gun held by both his hands------<<k>>’s expression slightly distorted and his movements turned dull for an instant. This was the injury he got from the organization’s pursuer far before this fight even began.</k>

That was just a slight instant.

However, this this battle where abilities collide, a slight mistake is a critical hit.

Rito did not miss that moment.

“Gotcha!!”

The moment she shouted and was about to use her <<ouroboros>>----</ouroboros>

Rito was the one who stopped this time.

(Wha……….!? Why are you there!?)

That’s because she saw a person-Kibitsu at the edge of her view.

Kibitsu who was unlucky to encounter their fight right when she was returning to the dorm from the school, was running south while hiding in the building shadows-----but, the battle zone moved as if they were chasing after her.

Rito decided to make some distance from the dorm and the research facility in the school as much as possible but, that turned out to be an opposite effect before she noticed.

*Dooooon*!! A light bullet hit Rito’s shoulder and exploded.

“Guuu!!”

A mistake was made by a slight disturbance in her concentration.

However, it’s a critical mistake that should not be shown in the middle of a fight.

Light bullet’s hit Rito’s limbs, body, and face when she was groaning from the damage she received.

Although she increased her guard to avoid a critical hit, her back was slammed towards the lawn.

The part which the light bullets burst were burned and made her distort her face in pain------and the view she saw after she stood up even after all that, was <<k>> in the sky pointing the muzzle with concentrated light at her.</k>

“This is bad……..!!”

Even though she tried to dodge by jumping away, since she was hit by several light bullets, Rito is unable to use her normal speed and-----

After an instant, she was unable to dodge one of the 2 red beams and her side was gouged out.

Immediately, an explosion occurred behind her causing Rito to get blasted away by the impact.

“Sensei! Usa-sensei! Wake up, Usa-sensei!!”

The first thing that was shown in Rito’s view when she regained consciousness was Kibitsu looking at her face while tears were falling off her face.

(Damn it……..i can’t move my body…….no, more importantly-----)

“Id-iot……..hurry………get away……….”

Even when she told her that with that soft voice, she found out that it was too late when she saw a shadow standing behind Kibitsu.

“How unlucky, Tsukimi Rito. If this woman wasn’t here then, the results might have been the opposite but------You should know that accidents tend to occur in a fight too”

“Y-yeah………….it’s my loss…….that’s why, I don’t care about me……..but……..please……..let this one……..go…………”

“Fufu, forget begging for your own life, you are one wonderful woman to beg for your student’s safety by sacrificing yourself”

Kibitsu was looking at <k>> saying that while trembling.</k>

Her trembling wouldn’t stop for this is the first time in her life where she saw a fake smile like that.

When she saw his gaze, she predicted that she won’t be saved unconsciously.

“But----“

Without losing his smile, <<k>> continued his words.</k>

“Your will to only protect your student makes me feel sick”

His target- Kokonoe Tooru’s face was floated in his mind.

“That’s why, I can’t listen to that request”

“”-----!!””

Rito and Kibitsu gasped at the same time because of the meaning those words point to.

“Fufu, what nice expressions……….but, I am not a demon. I will let you two go friendly together. I will then take your corpses to him------to Kokonoe Tooru!!”

That demonic smile that can be taken as joy was stuck to his face and <<k>> swung his red light blade upwards.</k>

“St-op……….stop-----!!”

Even though she tried to stop him, forget trying to cover Kibitsu, Rito couldn’t even move one arm.

Rito wished.

For someone to help.

She has never prayed to god before so this was her first wish.

And that wish----reached.

The wind was sliced and a white blade was flying towards <<k>>.</k>

The moment the red blade that was about to get swung down, got flicked away-----

“Ooooooooooooooohhhh!!”

A roar came above together with a fist.

<<k>> immediately took a great leap behind and dodged the attack before----</k>

He grasped the intruder’s appearance and his sharp eyes slightly opened wider.

“Fu…………fufu, hahahahaha!!”

Next, <k>> laughed loudly from the happiness filling inside him.</k>

“You’ve come----Kokonoe Tooru!! Hahahahaha!!”

Part 2

We made it at the nick of time.

If we were even a second late then, the results would probably different.

While feeling cautious at <<k>>’s disgusting laugh, I talked to the fallen Tsukimi and Kibitsu, who was kneeling beside her.</k>

“Are you okay, Tsukimi, Kibitsu!”

“Kokonoe-kun……sensei, sensei is……!”

“-----! Tsukimi, those wounds……!!”

“Yoo…………..here you are taking the nice part………”

Tsukimi opened her eyes weakly.

I did not notice because I was desperate to protect them when I was running over here but, now that I take a good look, Tsukimi has suffered grave injuries.

Her sides were especially serious because it was gauged out.

Luckily or unluckily, the part gouged out was burned so, the blood flowing out isn’t that serious.

Nonetheless, it’s no mistake that her survival would be determined by our urgent attention to the wound.

“Sorry huh……….i said leave it to me, but, I ended up like this……….”

“Is this even the time to say that! Stop talking, it’s bad for your wound!!”

“Kuhah………..i never would have thought that you would worry about me…………..now that’s a shocking story……..”

“Stop talking already. More importantly, we have to tend to your wounds………”

Those were words Tsukimi said maybe because she was aiming for our lives but, now I recognize her as a comrade that has been gone through days together.

“Kibitsu, can you stand?”

Kibitsu swung her head sideways at my question.

“So-sorry…………I can’t pour any strength into my knees………..”

If possible, I wanted her to bring Tsukimi to the medical building but, it can’t be helped since it was right after she tasted the fear of death.

Which means, I have to leave this to Julie or Tora------

“Fuun, I will take this woman. That’s why I’ll leave Tooru’s support to you, Julie”

“Ya----. I understand.

He probably read my thoughts.

Killing his own will to fight together with us, Tora prioritized my need to save Tsukimi.

“Tora………”

“This woman’s condition requires immediate action. That’s why, I picked the fastest route”

“Sorry, Tora”

“Fuun, I am used to it. I’ve been with you for a long time after all”

After saying that, Tora added a [It really is ironic that I will be saving this woman in the first place huh] before carrying Tsukimi and gave Kibitsu a piggy back.

“O-i…….don’t you dare die………<>! I will show you the <

“Wha!? The barriers----are layered!?”

A 3 layered barrier was created to protect our life from the red fangs that