At that time, the blast near the kitchen made a huge noise.
It created a scene that attracted assassins to go towards the site of the blast.
~"WOOOHOOO"
The blast echoed as Wakasa grinned, satisfied.
In the chaos, he slipped through—his entry point now wide open.
An invisible eye hovered silently in the shadows, locked onto Wakasa's every move.
It was Shadow Mirror—Toe's spectating magic, seeing all, unseen by any.
Shikigo as well was watching Wakasa's entry.
Shikigo : He's such a pure dumbass. We shouldn't have asked him to do this.
Toe : Still, let's watch him.
The moment Wakasa stepped into the corridor, five assassins emerged from the shadows—silent, swift, surrounding him in an instant.
Wakasa : Ehhh….
Like I am caught by you all.
Without hesitation, the assassins lunged—kunais, daggers, a flurry of deadly steel aimed at Wakasa.
Surprisingly, he weaved through it all, every strike missing by inches. His movements were sharp—almost inhuman.
[Wakasa was laughing with disappointment in his face due to their inexperienced skills]
Wakasa : You can't even touch me.
[He made a backflip, now picking two needles from his pocket, giving a sign that he will now engage in combat]
Wakasa : Now's my turn.
Lets Go
Wakasa, a master of hand-to-hand combat, moved with blinding speed. His insane reflexes made dodging their blades look effortless—like child's play. He was so fast, his figure blurred, making it near impossible for them to keep track.
In a flash, Wakasa drew two slender needles from his pocket and struck—one into each assassin's neck.
These weren't ordinary needles; they pulsed faintly with magic, their effects already starting to take hold.
[Wakasa landed effortlessly, excited for something]
Wakasa : It's festive time…
1,2,3…. BOOM.
Blast Magic, Erupting Punches
The moment the needles pierced their targets, Wakasa whispered the trigger—Blast Magic: Erupting Punches.
Instantly, the enchanted needles detonated. Magical fists erupted from within, slamming into the skulls of the two assassins with fatal force. The blast wave surged outward, catching the remaining three in a violent splash of explosive magic—wiping out all five in a blink.
Wakasa : Such an easy piece of work…
Kaito and Sae arrived first, eyes widening at the carnage.
Within moments, the five Assassin Leaders stepped into the corridor—silent, grim, their presence shifting the air.
Wakasa : Guess am done for now…
In a sudden flash of energy, Shikigo, Zetta, and Toe materialized before them—calm, composed, and ready.
The air grew heavier as the true players stepped into the scene.
Shikigo : Don't you dare touch my member, you dumbasses.
Shikigo's word struck Wakasa's mind. He was astonished with it.
Wakasa : I GOT ACCEPTED!?
Shikigo : Zetta, go steal those flowers.
Zetta : Affirmative.
Without a word, Zetta turned and descended to the lower floor, his focus sharp.
He was after the healing flowers.
Shinju : It's been a while, my dear friend Shikigo.
Shikigo : You have become stronger than before, right?
Shikigo's mere presence twisted the atmosphere—his gaze alone unsettling. Among the leaders, Kyoshube felt it worst—his composure cracked, madness flickering in his eyes.
Kyoshube : Traitors have no place here.
Thunder Magic, Blitz Slash
Kyoshube's hands surged with electric magic, crackling with raw power. With a swift motion, he unleashed Thunder Magic: Blitz Slash—a lightning-charged arc that tore through the air, fast and furious, leaving a sharp roar of thunder in its wake.
[The attack was directly aimed towards Shikigo]
Despite his relaxed stance, Shikigo trusted Toe to guard his flank.
As Kyoshube's thunderous slash neared, Toe whispered the spell—Shadow Magic: Teleportation.
In an instant, Kyoshube vanished and reappeared at his starting point, his attack undone, momentum shattered.
Kyoshube : You asshole!
Fury burned in Phi's eyes at the sight of Shikigo.
Without pause, he surged forward, channeling his magic—ready to unleash his own devastating attack.
Phi : Flame Magic, Inferno
Flame Magic: Inferno — Phi conjured three massive spheres of fire, each blazing with searing heat. With a flick of his hand, they roared through the air, targeting Kyoshube, Wakasa, and Toe with explosive intensity—each one a miniature sun set to consume.
Without pause, Shikigo unleashed his own spell—sharp, defensive, and perfectly timed. It clashed with the flames, neutralizing them before impact.
Shikigo : Metal Magic, Titanium Shield
A shield made of titanium summoned in front of those three. It resisted Phi's attack, protecting all three of them.
Shikigo : We're going to attack them together. We also need to get those two people.
[Shikigo was hinting about Kaito and Sae who were supposed to be captured due to an unknown reason]
Kaito : Sigh… Here we go again…
Plasma Magic, Nova Shield
Kaito conjured a blade of intense plasma, crackling with fiery energy. The sword blazed with a blinding glow, capable of slicing through both steel and magic with explosive force.
Sae : I'm joining the battle to…
Null Magic, Black Cloak Katana
Sae summoned a blade forged from pure void, cloaked in shifting darkness.
Sae and Kaito, in perfect unison, raised their blades—each one aimed directly at Wakasa. The deadly points locked onto him, intent on striking simultaneously.
[Wakasa swallows his dry saliva, feeling the pressure of the magic on those blades]
Sae and Kaito closed in, their blades flashing as they struck—one aimed for Wakasa's chest, the other for his legs. He barely dodged, the blades grazing his skin. The assault didn't stop, relentless strikes came from every angle. Though struggling, Wakasa's reflexes kept him one step ahead, narrowly evading each deadly blow.
Wakasa : Must find a way to deal with these kids…
Then something clicks in Wakasa's mind.
Wakasa : Blast Magic, Triangular Erupt
Wakasa throwed two orbs, raising a line and another one appeared from itself forming a triangle. Each point pulsing with unstable energy.
Wakasa : 1,2,3…BOOM
In a blink, the floor erupted from all three points, converging in a fierce upward blast—trapping and detonating everything within.
That blast damaged Kaito and Sae. It knocked them on the floor. They were able to resist it so it wasn't a bad injury.
Another assassin leader, Mizuki was annoyed with the ongoing battle.
Mizuki : You guys are really making such a chaos…
Aqua Magic, Poisoned Waves
Dark, murky water surged forward in violent waves, laced with potent toxins. Every drop carried slow, creeping venom—corroding defenses and weakening anyone caught in its path.
It was aimed directly towards Shikigo.
Shikigo : No matter how powerful you have become, I am gonna conquer this place.
[Shikigo now casted three magics at once]
Metal Magic, Titanium Shield
Metal Magic, Mercury Soldiers
Metal Magic, Arrows of the Molten Iron
The summoned shield stopped the surging poisoned waves from hitting him.
Arrows started to appear from thin air, each one with a high temperature like a molten iron. It was aimed directly towards the assassin leader.
[The assassins leaders were fast enough to dodge them all]
But at that moment, soldiers made of mercury appeared from behind.
It was Shikigo's magic, around 10 of them were summoned. They also had bows and arrows with them, tending to hit those assassins' leaders.
[They took the action immediately and casted their magic to erase those soldiers made of mercury]
Kyoshube lunged again at Shikigo, but Toe calmly raised his hand—Shadow Magic: Shadow Portal opened instantly. The attack vanished into the swirling void, redirected elsewhere, leaving Shikigo untouched.
Toe : Before touching him, you have to cross through my dead body.
Kyoshube glared at Toe at his words. It got his nerves to rage now.
Kyoshube : As you wish.
Energy clashed violently as Kyoshube and Toe faced off, their aura stirring fierce winds through the arena floor.
In a blink, Kyoshube appeared before Toe, gripped his neck, and hurled him upward. Toe crashed through the ceiling—right where the Tenjiku Clan had infiltrated the Assassin Headquarters.
The crash drew every eye—without a word, they all moved, racing toward the rooftop.
Blades clashed and magic sparked as battles raged even on the way up.
Toe : Not only is he great at throwing magic spells that good, he's physically a lot stronger in terms of strength! I shouldn't have let my guards down in front of this guy.
Kyoshube stood firm, eyes locked on Toe with a burning glare.
His aura surged wildly, shaking the rooftop as he waited—silent, but ready—for Toe to rise.
[In that moment, Kyoshube summons his Thunder Katana after Toe stands up again]
Thunder crackled along Kyoshube's katana as he vanished in a flash—appearing before Toe in a blink. Without hesitation, the blade raced toward Toe's neck, swift and lethal.
However, this time the speed of Toe was also changed.
He dodged his attack.
Toe activated Shadow Magic: Shadow Portal— a sudden burst of blinding light surged from the portal, like a torch flaring in the dark. The brilliance struck Kyoshube's eyes mid-attack, stunning him.
This time, he wasn't using it to travel from one place to another but just to stun Kyoshube.
Kyoshube was defending himself by blocking the light using hands.
Kyoshube : Is that all you go—
Toe : Shadow Magic, Pierce
Kyoshube flinched, his reflex delayed by the blinding light.
From his own shadow, a black rod emerged silently—almost striking him from behind before he could react.
Suddenly, Phi appeared at the perfect moment—his reflexes razor sharp.
With just two fingers, his index and middle, he caught the black rod mid-strike, stopping it inches from Kyoshube's back.
Kyoshube : Thanks…
Phi : You're not letting your recruited students get captured from Shikigo? Go protect them.
Kyoshube : Got it…
In a flash of speed, Kyoshube surged forward like lightning—rushing to shield his students from Shikigo's threat.
Phi : Can't believe this guy almost made a fatal strike towards Kyoshube. Can't go easy against this guy.
Flame Magic, Burning of the Earth
The floor of the rooftop reached a rising temperature, like lava freshly coming out of Earth. A circle of radius of 7 meters spawned at Toe, causing a huge amount of damage. It was causing burns in his feets.
Shikigo, unfazed, aimed to end it all. Without pause, he unleashed a powerful area-of-effect spell—targeting every remaining Assassin Leader in a single sweep.
Shikigo : It's time to end this…
Metal Magic, Thousands of Metallic Destruction
In that instant, countless metallic weapons and arrows materialized from thin air—raining down blindly toward all of them, relentless and deadly.
Luckily, the assassins leaders reacted immediately and formed a shield with all of their magic energy combined.
A barrier spawned, resisting every single hit coming from that reckless attack made by Shikigo.
Luck favored the Tenjiku Clan—Zetta emerged from the shadows, a box in hand, likely containing the coveted healing flowers.
Zetta : CAPTAIN, I GOT IT.
Amid the clash, Shikigo signaled Toe—a silent command to retreat. With a snap of his fingers, Toe vanished mid-battle, reappearing instantly beside him.
Shikigo : It's time to go now, Toe.
Toe : Affirmative.
Shadow Magic, Shadow Portal
Shikigo, Toe, Zetta, and Wakasa stepped into the portal one after another.
The moment the last one entered, the portal sealed shut—leaving no trace behind.
Shikigo : DAMN IT!