“Chapter 231: Minagami Shiori 2”

– Just in time. Are you injured?

– Ehh!? I’m… fine, I think?

– I’m glad. I was able to protect one of Nagami-kun’s precious friends.

Shiori was fending off the wolf without any effort.

– …

Its golden eyes opened wide in surprise. It was as shocked as we were.

Being part of the crew of the Thundercloud Boat I knew she was strong, but I never imagined this.

– I’ll discipline the dog. Please take the girl. (Shiori)

– Alright… How did you know I was here?

– I’m sorry. I put a tracking bug on your body.

The sound of fluttering tiny wings rang in my ears.

– Bugs Noise. I can control insects to serve as transmitters.

As horrified as I am, this is what saved our lives.

– Are you sure you’ll be fine? This is no ordinary opponent.

If Shiori wasn’t here we would’ve passed out already just from feeling the wolf’s killing intent.

– GRRRRR…

– Please don’t worry. I’d like to think I can survive just fine in this world.

Shiori pointed the tip of her sword towards the wolf’s eyes.

Just from a glance I can tell it’s a magnificent weapon. I can see traces of mithrio, heaven jewels, and other rare ores.

– LEAVE.

– You seem quite arrogant for a dog. You can use words, but you can’t communicate. You’re no better than an insect.

– You will be exterminated.

– What? Are you not going to howl? I’ll give you 10 seconds. Call your friends for help. Or would you like to use that time to run away?

– …

The divine wolf backed off. Not to escape, but to muster all its strength to finish off Shiori.

At the same time, Minagami made her move.

– Freezing Cage!

A blue flash coming from Shiori’s thumb created an icy prison around us four.

– It’ll be cold but please bear with it. And don’t even try to touch it. That’s not a defensive spell. You’ll be frozen in an instant.

– Y-You could’ve said that sooner. (Takaya)

– I’m feeling good today. I think I can go all out. 10… (Shiori)

The moment Shiori started her countdown, four lights of different colors glowed on each of her other fingers.

– …Takaya, who is this girl? Or rather, what is she? (Dyke)

– What do you mean?

– She’s using magic from different elements. Not just that, she’s doing it all at the same time. Can a sage even do that?

I haven’t seen Ever do it. Nor any other sage.

Shiori’s magic power is astonishing, to say the least.

I thought I was blessed with a strong talent in this world, but this is ridiculous.

– Null Footing… Extreme Speed… 9. (Shiori)

– I don’t know how to say this… But it doesn’t feel like there’s a world in which she loses (Dyke)

– …I think so too. (Takaya)