Chapter 51

Stepping into the Sazegawa Dojo, a body came into view in the spacious hall. Unlike the few people who had just been killed by Tsukasa Shiroi, this deceased person had died while faithfully carrying out their mission. Stiil approached and offered a prayer for them.

While Stiil was praying, a male voice came from above: "Long time no see, Stiil."

"Long time no see, Aureolus Izzard." Stiil looked at the green-haired man in front of him with a low voice. Tsukasa Shiroi had also discussed his intentions with him. The act of rebelling against the Roman Orthodox Church to save Index was admirable, but now that everything was over, it was just a farce.

"So, why are you here?" Aureolus did not immediately attack the two, as he had seen Tsukasa Shiroi's massacre of the [Thirteen Knights]. Although the so-called holy spell bombardment was ineffective against him, Aureolus still regarded the two as allies.

However, Stiil shattered his illusion: "By the order of the city's master, hand over the vampire hunter."

Aureolus's face instantly turned grim: "What do you know, Stiil! I won't hand over the vampire hunter to you."

"Then, we will resort to force." Tsukasa Shiroi interjected into their conversation. It was getting late, and it would be hard to explain if they didn't return soon.

"Force!?" Aureolus laughed, a laugh of disdain for the two. Having completed the ultimate alchemy, the Golden Alchemy, by imitating the [Gregorian Chanters], Aureolus felt he had the means to deal with anyone.

However, power depends on the heart. Without a strong heart, Aureolus still needed to use steel needles to use the Golden Alchemy, a weakness that could be exploited.

But, Tsukasa Shiroi did not have the illusion killer. The method of shaking Aureolus's confidence, as in the original story, was useless. So, only the ultimate power would do.

"Stiil, help me hold him off for two minutes." Then Tsukasa Shiroi placed his hands in front of his chest, in a posture as if he were standing with a sword.

"Tch." Stiil immediately summoned a ball of flame.

"Useless, extinguish, flame." In the next moment, the flame in Stiil's hand turned to foam.

"What is this?"

"Be alarmed, yes, this is the highest achievement of alchemists, the Golden Alchemy! Stiil, for your past care of Index, leave. Don't you know my wish!?"

To Aureolus's question, Stiil sighed. But Tsukasa Shiroi hadn't explained how to buy two minutes, so he decided to reveal the truth to this pitiful man: "Aureolus, you don't know, do you? After betraying the Roman Orthodox Church and hiding for three years, Index has already been saved."

"What? How is that possible?!"

"It's not how it's possible, but a fact. The specific reasons cannot be disclosed to protect the face of the British Puritans, but without a doubt, Index is now living happily with her current partner as you wished." Stiil drove another dagger into Aureolus's heart.

"Damn..." Three years of being hunted, only to find out it was all in vain, and the redemption he sought now belonged to someone else. What did he have left?

"Fall! Invader!"

The Golden Alchemy was indeed the pinnacle of alchemy. Stiil fell as expected, but Tsukasa Shiroi remained standing. The other weakness of the Golden Alchemy was that it was only effective within a fixed area, so it lost its effect on objects outside that area.

The Frost Sorrow reappeared in the world, its freezing aura causing the other two present to stiffen. Around the Frost Sorrow, ice gradually formed, remembering the scenery of the Ice Crown. The last time Tsukasa Shiroi summoned it, the surroundings were already covered in ice, making it unclear. This time, as soon as it appeared, it wanted to manifest that memory.

The magic sword with its own domain displayed its power, gradually eroding the surroundings with the Frost Domain.

The figure of the magic sword came into view for the two.

"What is that!!" Both of them thought, something beyond human imagination. Feeling the powerful force of the Frost Sorrow in his hand, Tsukasa Shiroi had an idea.

Previously, Tsukasa Shiroi thought that since it could freeze magic and energy, could it directly freeze Aureolus's Golden Alchemy? So he started experimenting as soon as he entered, but later found that the energy required to freeze the entire magic was too enormous. Now, seeing that the Frost Sorrow had this domain, could he use the collision of domains to directly cut through the magic?

Using his ability, he froze a part of the Golden Alchemy domain in front of him, then gathered all his strength and used "Moon Break" again.

A powerful downward slash, this time targeting the entire Golden Alchemy!

Everyone felt the intense collision, and then Aureolus discovered a fact: the Golden Alchemy was ineffective.

"You... what did you do!?"

Fear spread in Aureolus's heart. Without the Golden Alchemy, he was just an ordinary alchemist, not even able to defeat Stiil.

Tsukasa Shiroi did not answer. Although he could use the Frost Sorrow, it was better to use it sparingly. Approaching Aureolus, he raised his sword to strike. Aureolus could still resist, but he saw something that terrified him.

The Golden Alchemy, a great ritual that could make dreams come true. Once completed, anyone with strong willpower could control their thoughts and the ritual with ease. Was Aureolus a person with strong willpower? Yes, if not, how could he have resolutely betrayed the Roman Orthodox Church for Index and completed the Golden Alchemy on his own? But he still needed steel needles. Why? Because Aureolus was born with a powerful spiritual vision, always seeing the essential concepts of things.

At that moment, he saw an endless vortex of darkness, a sword of death that devoured everything!

Then, he died.

Tsukasa Shiroi did not hold back; there was no need to show mercy to someone with the intent to kill.

Stiil did not ask about the sword, not worried that Tsukasa Shiroi would fall into darkness, because a hero is always a hero who dies in battle!

The two found Himegami Aisa. For the girl in front of them, who appeared to be a dark, long-haired, and electric personality but had endured endless pain, Tsukasa Shiroi had no intention of wasting words.

"You are free," he forced the cross onto Himegami Aisa's chest, "your abilities have been sealed. You are free now. Don't think about helping Aureolus; he is dead." After saying this, he handed all the follow-up work to Stiil from the [Magic Side] and then went home.

But just as Tsukasa Shiroi left the Sazegawa Dojo, he found Himegami Aisa following him.

"I... have nowhere to go."

Tsukasa Shiroi had no choice. He couldn't take her home, and ignoring her was not an option. So he contacted Misaki, asking her to take Himegami Aisa to their Protect base to stay and help with cleaning.

After making the arrangements, facing Misaki's angry expression, Tsukasa Shiroi had to explain. Since Misaki was also part of the dark side, there was no need to hide anything.

But it was strange, why did he need to explain? Wasn't his girlfriend Saten Ruiko?

After listening, Misaki looked at Tsukasa Shiroi. Unconsciously, Tsukasa Shiroi had completed another dangerous mission, which made her determination even stronger.

"Moon, I won't let you be alone."

However, all night until he fell asleep, Tsukasa Shiroi did not notice that a silver-haired beauty was watching him from a distance, her gaze cold.

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