After spending some time to kill all the possessed, Seiji led the team forward.
'Defeat Kanzaki — Yuuma Saito might be able to dispel Kanzaki's domain …' Seiji explained the situation to his temporary teammates.
"This is not only a fight for me, but also for yourselves. If we don't kill that guy, what awaits us is death. "
"… Will it be possible?" Nobuhiko muttered to himself.
"Whether it's possible or not, we have to do it."
"Hmph, what can you prove what you said?" Masao Yagyuu said coldly.
"There's no proof. If you don't believe me, then leave this barrier."
"You …"
Seiji looked coldly at those who sought protection but still harbored suspicions. He didn't have the time or the mood to explain in detail.
"I'll say it one last time, if you don't want to fight as I say, please leave the group," he said harshly.
"Perhaps after a while, the ghost shadow will disappear, and the fog will disperse. The host's army will come to the rescue, and the ceremony will end. Everyone will be able to return home safely."
"But I don't believe there will be such a good ending. If we don't do anything, only death awaits us."
"I hope to receive your assistance, but even without assistance, my companions and I will still do the same thing. We will fight for our own lives, and not wait to be slaughtered like livestock."
The tone of his voice was not fierce, but everyone could feel the majesty of his words.
Liu Sheng didn't dare to speak again. The others were also silent.
The Haruta Family's "trash" … was just as useless as the Tendo Family's "imbecile". Nobuhiko sighed in his mind.
The team continued to advance.
Suddenly, Seiji noticed that Saito was moving towards them!
"He's coming. Everyone, be on guard!"
The demon king obediently stayed in the castle. That was just a game.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Some people spread out barriers, while others took defensive positions. Seiji increased the power output of his right hand, forming an even stronger defense.
Not long after, an extremely dense black fog enveloped them from all directions!
This scene was exactly the same as the last scene Zhou Mu saw.
But this time, he had the power that Risa gave him, as well as his companions and helpers! The many barriers and the power of his right hand resisted the black fog that was like a flood!
"Urk …" Seiji instantly felt a tremendous amount of pressure.
Not only him, but everyone else also felt oppressed. Although they had collectively blocked the terrifying black fog, the invisible power continued to seep into them, making them feel like they were slowly being squeezed in the palm of a giant.
"Hold on …" Seiji shouted. "Don't give in!"
Only by enduring this wave of attacks would there be hope.
However, not long after, someone let out a blood-curdling scream as if he had been squashed. His entire person was instantly swallowed by the black fog and disappeared without a trace.
Then the second, the third, the fourth … Like a broken dam, the people were engulfed by the black fog and melted into the darkness.
"No … I don't want to die …"
"Save me …"
"Daddy … Mommy …"
"Let me go … I beg you …"
"Damn it … damn it … damn it …"
"Wu wu wu wu …"
Begging, moaning, roaring, weeping … all sorts of miserable appearances were displayed as they faced death.
Seiji gritted his teeth.
All he could do was try his best to maintain the power output. He wouldn't be able to save anyone who couldn't withstand the black fog.
Fortunately, Little Shi, Kanna, and Izawa were all able to withstand the black fog. They didn't seem shaken at all.
Shigure Tendo also didn't seem shaken.
Keimi Umetani, who was next to him, seemed to be unable to withstand the black fog. Shigure grabbed her hand and whispered something to her, and she calmed down.
"Believe in yourself … Believe in your partner … We'll be able to withstand it!" Seiji shouted again as he also grabbed Little Shi's hand.
As expected, it was still necessary to rely on confidence and self-restraint to resist terror and despair.
Just how much time passed after this?
Ten minutes? Half an hour? Or even longer?
Under the tremendous pressure, everyone lost their sense of time. Their consciousness became hazy, and their bodies became stiff and numb.
"I warned you to withdraw from this tournament."
Seiji suddenly heard a voice.
"Yoshihara-san?"
"Just why did you participate?" Yoshihara asked.
"In order to be together with a certain someone," Seiji answered.
"Is it worth risking your and your partner's lives for this?"
"I'm the one who knows if it's worth it or not. I doubt that you really want to know the answer." Seiji paused for a moment. "I'd like to ask you, Yoshihara-san, are you satisfied that you're willing to sacrifice your own life and cause the deaths of so many others?"
It wasn't about whether it was worth it or not. It was about whether he was satisfied.
Yoshihara remained silent.
"I know that you're an assassin," Seiji continued.
"You don't even care about your own life. You don't need to care about other people's lives at all. I know that as well.
"But … are you really such a lunatic? Is the Yuuzou Yoshihara that Risa-san cares so much about such a scumbag!? "
"… You don't understand."
"Of course I don't understand!!!"
Seiji started shouting.
"I just want to win the tournament and be together with the person I like. I don't know, nor do I want to know, what a suicidal assassin is thinking!! To be honest, I really wanted to beat you up on the ship, did you know that!!? "
Yoshihara was rendered speechless.
"There was once a little girl who caused so much trouble because she wanted to see her deceased mother. Later, I viciously scolded her," Seiji continued.
"You're an adult, yet you're doing something similar to a child. Not only that, you're doing something so vile. Don't you feel ashamed at all?
Will you only be satisfied if someone coaxes you like a child?
Wake up, Yoshihara-san! Just what are you doing? Just why are you doing this? Do you even care about the person you care about? Can't you figure it out!? "
Deathly silence.
It was as if the entire world had stopped moving.
Then, the black mist retreated and the pressure disappeared. Seiji regained his consciousness.
His field of vision became wider. He saw a figure wearing a spiritual combat uniform standing in front of him.
Saito … no, Kanzaki!
Just by standing there quietly, he gave off a powerful aura.
The black mist had retreated because of Yoshihara's assistance.
The assassin gave him a chance to challenge Seiji. As for whether or not he would be able to defeat the demon king and obtain a chance to survive, that would depend on the upcoming battle.
Seiji's breathing quickened slightly as he tightened his grip on his sword.
Kanzaki's hands were empty. However, his hands were equipped with black-silver gauntlets.
Just as Seiji was considering whether he should rush forward or cast a spell, Kanzaki's figure suddenly vanished.
* Boom!!! *
There was an explosive sound.
One person was sent flying. His body twisted in midair as he spat out blood.
Right after that, there was a series of rapid sounds of attacks. Then, there was a crisp crack as another person's neck was broken.
Yanagi New Moon Style, "Water Break"!
[Physical Explosion]!
Shigure, who used a martial arts technique, and Seiji, who used a skill, swung their swords at almost the exact same time. Only then did they manage to stop Kanzaki's movements.
Shigure swung his gauntlets, and there was a dense sound of clashing. The three of them fought at high speed.
* Boom! * * Boom!! *
Shigure and Seiji were sent flying at almost the exact same time. Kanzaki rushed forward again and killed off a third person with a series of fierce attacks.
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