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Chapter 96. Defying the Logic

Kuoh Academy, Kuoh, Japan

"Amazing… He's holding his own against the leaders of the Biblical Faction, alone." The sheer force of the battle left onlookers in awe. "To think he'd become this powerful after merging with Big Sis…"

"He's not even serious yet," another voice cut in, a knowing smirk playing on her lips. "What you're seeing now? It's just him playing with them."

"Playing? Seriously?" The realization hit hard. The more she watched, the more she felt it—staying by his side was the best decision she had ever made.

"Good," the Mad Dragon mused, her gaze sharp and determined. She had long accepted that she alone wasn't strong enough to support him. Not with his reckless tendencies and the chaos that followed him like a shadow. If she truly wanted him to have the best life in this new world, then—he needed powerful allies.

She exhaled, eyes gleaming with resolve.

"It's time for us to move."

•

"Hellfire!"

Ravel Phoenix conjured searing flames, their golden glow clashing against the writhing darkness. Yet, no matter how fiercely they burned, the black tentacles regenerated almost instantly.

"What is this disgusting creature?!" Ravel gritted her teeth. "This won't end well if we keep fighting like this…"

A familiar voice cut through the battlefield.

"Puck, please help her!"

"Hm?" A tiny, lazy voice responded before a shimmering figure materialized beside Emilia. "Where are we, Emilia-tan? Ahhh… trouble again, huh? And that deranged-looking guy over there is our opponent?"

Emilia nodded, her violet eyes steely with resolve.

The tentacles lashed out from behind, aiming straight for Ravel—but before they could reach her, a sudden burst of frost erupted from the ground. Massive ice pillars shot upward, shattering the dark appendages with brutal efficiency.

"Wha—?" Ravel blinked, startled by the timely save. She turned to Emilia. "You… You're from the Shadow Garden, right? If I remember correctly, your name is Emilia?"

Emilia hesitated briefly before giving a small nod. "...Yes. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine… for now." Ravel exhaled, steadying herself. She eyed the white-haired elf warily. "I've never met a real elf before, and to my surprise, your power is similar to that of our Maou and the Strongest Queen. Are all members of the Shadow Garden this powerful?"

Emilia's expression remained unreadable. "I can't answer that question. But right now, our priority is dealing with him."

Ravel quickly refocused, scanning the battlefield. "You're right. We need to take down the summoner first—these things won't stop coming otherwise."

She was already formulating a plan when—

A presence.

A sudden shift in the air, like a predator stepping into the open.

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A man stood before them.

His eyes were sharp, his stance relaxed but coiled, like a beast moments away from pouncing. The sheer weight of his aura sent a primal shiver down her spine.