Chapter 76

Introduction is brief.

The Creator God is one half of the absolute existence.

The god who created this world and governs "creation."

Without her, there would be no development, no decline.

If such a god were to go mad, there would be no way to stop her.

A god refers to a being with power befitting their name, existing in a different dimension.

Therefore, defeating the Creator God <Claire> who has descended into this world is impossible for these beings of a lower dimension.

They can only tremble in fear at her overwhelming power.

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I nearly lost my strength in my knees.

This woman is dangerous.

From the feather-like garment she wears to the tips of her skin and hair, everything is dyed pure white.

The only color, her blue eyes, reveal nothing.

No killing intent, no anger, no emotions of any kind.

It's unbearably terrifying.

My instincts scream to run, to run.

With my magic depleted, it's clear I can't win against her.

Still――――――――I can't let these guys down.

"Elka! Give me all the magic you have, Grain and Tia too!"

"Ah! Yes!"

"Got it!"

"Okay."

The three of them, quickly understanding my intent, rushed to me and poured their magic into me.

But it's not enough.

"Ask Roa and Shiraneko too!"

"I don't really get it... but leave it to me!"

"Understood."

"Okay!"

The three beast people also poured their magic into me in the same way.

I've recovered quite a bit.

This should allow me to hold out for a while.

"Blood! Retrieve Desus and Levi! Sunset, heal the two of them!"

"Got it!"

"Got it, Yuki-kun!"

Blood swiftly moved, carrying the two who had been stabbed in the abdomen and retreated.

Sunset rushed over and immediately began healing them.

"Also... everyone, get as far away as possible. This one... is on a different level."

From this woman, I feel no magic, no aura to intimidate, nothing at all.

If that were the case, she might seem weak.

But that's not it.

It's impossible not to feel magic.

As long as one breathes in this world, they should have magic.

So... what is this thing?

Even as I glare at her, she doesn't move at all.

It's eerie, but also fortunate.

Everyone has managed to evacuate during this time.

Now, only I, Fuyuma, and the white "something" remain.

"Hmm... do you understand my existence, boy?"

"Uh... a little."

To be honest, I can sense her existence a little.

Is it an aura...? If it were Sunset and the others, they wouldn't notice her approaching from behind.

I might barely be able to sense her.

Either way, in this situation, it doesn't matter.

"Can you sense the aura of a god... unusual man―――――――――hmm?"

At that moment, a black chain sprouted from her chest and spread throughout her body.

Eventually, the chain completely bound her body.

Is this Fuyuma's?

"Creator God <Claire>...! Submit to my curse!"

Fuyuma, who was lying down, reached out his hand toward her.

This is why he couldn't use <Curse Magic> earlier.

It's an incredibly complex curse.

If I were to receive something like this, I wouldn't know what to do either.

"Human... don't overestimate yourself."

However, that didn't capture her.

With just a little effort, the curse chains shattered into pieces.

This is... on a completely different level.

"Still no good...?"

"An insect-like being... will you disappear here and now?"

Her hand moved toward Fuyuma.

Seeing this, I instinctively launched a small fireball at her face.

She didn't even try to avoid it, taking it head-on.

There's probably no damage, but the smoke from the flames should obstruct her vision. This is my chance.

I kicked off the ground with all my strength, scooped up Fuyuma, and put some distance between us.

I can't lose him now.

"Setsu... why are you...?"

"This woman... I can't handle her alone."

I transferred half of the magic I received from Elka and the others to Fuyuma.

"It seems she doesn't like us. If we stay like this, we'll definitely be eliminated.

Even if I want to stop her, I probably can't win alone."

Then, there's only one thing to do.

"Lend me your strength, Fuyuma――――――――――――――――let's fight together."

The only option is to make an ally of someone who can fight with me.