Using the naginata in his hand, Archer Inferno finally blocked Samura's attack. At the same time, the flames on his body bloomed, forming a hot air wave, forcing Samura back.
"This won't work. These transformations seem to be immortal."
Musashi quickly ran over and stood together with Zuomura, keeping Fujimaru Ritsuka not far behind him. He looked warily at the Archer Inferno, which was burning with flames and at the same time the two halves of the body were coming together.
That is - evil ghost.
"It's different from last time. When this evil ghost appeared, the sky..."
Zuo Cun said, raising his head and glancing at the sky.
The sky was still dark, nothing unusual.
"Ah, if you say that..."
Miyamoto Musashi blinked.
The last time, whether it was a group of heroic swordsmen acting collectively, or when Hohoin Yinshun, who had later transformed into Lancer Purgatorio, chased after them, the sky was shrouded in bloody moonlight.
According to Fujimaru Ritsuka's understanding, the bloody moon may be a kind of barrier that will produce some strange effects.
But what the specific function is... it's not clear yet. I just know that when these so-called heroic swordsmen really want to have a serious duel, they will develop such a barrier, and when it really comes to deciding life or death,
When you plan to risk your life for a decisive battle, a space similar to a duel field will unfold, as if it has a built-in barrier.
"Ah, haha... I noticed it."
Archer Inferno's body was finally reunited, and he stood up holding his naginata. Although he undoubtedly had the upper hand in the confrontation, his momentum did not weaken at all, and his smile was still extremely ferocious, destroying
That beautiful face.
"Although, by spreading the barrier here and truly releasing all my abilities, I could completely create a massacre that would burn countless people to charcoal... but I was ordered not to do so."
"That's why I will be merciful in the battle with you... I'm sorry, Anno Zumura, Musashi Shinmon, my real goal - from the beginning to the end, there is only one!"
Buzz——
As he spoke, the evil spirit drew his bow fiercely, and the target——
It's still Fujimaru Ritsuka in the distance.
"You bastard--"
Zuo Cun's pupils shrank sharply, almost turning into a dot.
"Ritsuka——!"
Zheng——
He raised the blade of the sword, but failed to stop the arrow. Zuo Cun's legs suddenly exploded, making two pits on the ground made of blue stones. He just spun around and struck harder.
go out.
Zuomura caught up with the arrow that burst out with all his strength. Like a black bird that was invisible in the night sky, Hehe slashed out, the arrow was cut in two, and the sword edge stopped in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka's head.
"...I'm sorry, Ritsuka, I wasn't...scared."
This arrow was still aimed at Fujimaru Ritsuka's heart, and the evil spirit was almost certainly aiming at a vital part.
"Ah...what a terrifying skill."
Musashi has already begun to launch an offensive against Archer Inferno, but Archer Inferno has just taken advantage of the fact that he has distanced himself from Musashi. The longbow has an absolute advantage against swords.
Arrow after arrow shot out from the long bow in her hand almost without stopping, at an extremely fast speed. Samura and Musashi responded with all their strength at the same time, and she was still able to find a chance to speak.
"I know clearly that if you don't work hard and go all out, you won't be an opponent that can be defeated easily, but I...still stand here like this, showing my figure."
"No way - kill you here."
call out--
"There's no way - burn you here!"
call out--
Her tone was filled with resentment.
"Desire is such a thing..."
"Obviously, it would be nice to just kill Fujimaru Ritsuka, but I greedily want to kill all living beings who are against us..."
"It would be great if I really obeyed the order."
Zuo Cun gritted his teeth. This evil ghost was extremely terrifying no matter what he said or did, but he was still so strong——!
"I am really a useless woman."
Ping!
Samura used his crane to deflect the last arrow wrapped in flames that was shot towards Fujimaru Ritsuka, and his figure suddenly became faster, even illusory.
The meaning of Archer Inferno's words is very clear.
She has broken free from greed and regained her sanity, which means...
She was planning to run away.
Since the mission cannot be completed now, under the protection of Samura and Musashi, Fujimaru Ritsuka will not be killed by her. If she wants to kill Samura and Musashi, and then kill Fujimaru Ritsuka, she will not be able to kill her without opening the barrier.
She absolutely couldn't do it under the circumstances.
"The next time we meet, I will burn all of you..."
"Miyamoto Musashi—keep her!"
Zuo Cun obviously didn't want Archer Inferno to leave so easily.
"I see!"
With the power of the two swordsmen, plus the Myojin Kiri Muramasa in Musashi's hands, it is definitely possible to kill Archer Inferno here.
Miyamoto Musashi dodged towards the side of Archer Inferno, dodging the naginata wrapped in flames. Futen Yiichi used it, and both swords struck at the evil spirit's head.
"Let me say goodbye for now, Lord Samura, Lord Musashi, ah - of course, there is also the lovely Master of Chaldea whom I must kill."
Archer Inferno smiled, as if he didn't care about Miyamoto Musashi's offensive.
Musashi's sword is about to fall——
but.
call--
There was a burst of flames, and Archer Inferno's beautiful figure suddenly disappeared into the flames. Except for a little residue left on the spot, it was as if she never existed here in the first place.
"Ouch!"
Musashi slashed the air with his sword and almost hit the ground. He staggered to stabilize his body, and then said in disbelief.
"Disappeared!?"
Zuo Cun also hurried over.
But there really wasn't a trace left behind, and even the remaining heat in the air was quickly fading away.
"Is it a treasure or a skill?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka also rushed over, but also didn't notice anything and could only make simple speculations.
"This incomprehensible way of moving, maybe it's a witchcraft?"
After Musashi was sure that there would be no further danger, he put away his sword.
"...Titsuka, try your best not to leave my protection range again."
Zuo Cun was silent for a moment and put away his crane feather.
"Um."
Nodding, Fujimaru Ritsuka understood the priority of the matter. Facing such a servant who attacks from a distance, staying close to his protector is the best choice.
"At least for now, it's come to an end."
Musashi sighed.
"Really, this is such a strange way of moving, otherwise she could have been left alone."
Shaking his head, this second-rate unrivaled figure looked a little helpless.