I Was Reincarnated As The Older Brother Of A Villainess Destined to Die, So I Want To Change The Future By Raising My Younger Sister With My Own Hands. I Am The Strongest In The World, But My Little Sister Must Be The Cutest In The World - Volume 4 Chapter 8.1

Chapter 4-5 Midterm Exam (4)

Unlike the previous time, I won’t make a move. The outcome was already clear.

Before long, Count Kushipos’ movement ceased, and his complexion changed. He trembled, his shoulders shaking.

“W-We can’t teleport!?”

“I did mention that I ensured certainty. Obviously, countermeasures have been taken.”

The teleportation concealed in shadows—let’s call it [Shadow Walk]—was undoubtedly an astonishing magic. I hadn’t expected anyone besides me and Akatsuki to develop teleportation magic.

However, on the flip side, I am well-versed in teleportation myself, so naturally, I could easily come up with countermeasures.

Well, even if there weren’t countermeasures, this entire area is already surrounded by [Otherworld Baure de Tezoro], so unless that barrier is broken, teleportation is impossible.

“Kuh.”

Count Kushipos groaned in frustration and emerged from the shadows. Then, he readied his sword once again. It seems he understood that there’s no way to escape this situation other than defeating me.

However, breaking through is impossible. Apart from the difference in strength, I’ve thoroughly analyzed all of his moves.

After recognizing that Count Kushipos had activated the same curse as before, I invoked a certain magic.

“[Break]”

With the incantation, a fleeting sound echoed. Simultaneously, the curse on his amulet disintegrated.

Count Kushipos widened his eyes in astonishment.

“You, you fool!?”

“The reason for your defeat is that you used the exact same technique you showed me before.”

I won’t make the same mistake twice. I put my full effort into countering what’s known. That’s my policy and what I’ve taught Caron and the others. It would be too embarrassing for a teacher not to practice what they preach.

—It’s over.

Watching the flustered Count Kushipos, I understood that there were no more hidden tricks. I won’t let my guard down until the end, but it’s almost certain.

To deliver the finishing blow, I readied my dagger and charged.

And then, the swung blade was about to pierce the enemy’s neck—

“Huh?”

Count Kushipos’ absentminded voice echoed.

The dagger I aimed at him had stopped just a hair’s breadth away from his neck. It wasn’t due to something the enemy did; it was my own decision to halt it intentionally.

There’s a reason for it, of course.

“HAAAAAAAHHH!”

Letting out a deep sigh, I took a big step back and then swung my arm sideways, opening a part of [Otherworld Baure de Tezoro]. The empty space cracked open, and from beyond it, a figure entered.

It was a beastman woman with wolf ears and tail. She’s my disciple and also a part of my family, Nina Goshirane Harnus.

“Sorry for being selfish.”

“It’s okay. I just did what I wanted.”

The reason I didn’t deliver the finishing blow was because Nina stopped me. Of course, it wasn’t as if she pleaded for Count Kushipos to be spared. Quite the opposite.

I addressed the frozen Count Kushipos.

“Nina will take over dealing with you. Struggle as much as you want.”

Nina had wished to settle things with her own hands.

Considering Nina’s safety, it might be better not to grant her wish. However, I halted and handed the opponent over to her. I felt that it would be better for Nina. I believed that breaking free from the fate of death through her own power would lead to significant growth for her.

Since she didn’t possess any weapons before the practical exam, I retrieved a one-handed sword from [Phasic Concealment Cover Texture] and handed it to Nina.

Looking at Nina as she readied herself, Count Kushipos chuckled oddly.

“Kuhahaha! If it were Count Foranada, that would be a different story, but there’s no way I’d lose to a beastman brat. Now, I’ll kill you for sure!”

It seemed as if his intense negative emotions had been absorbed, causing the curse on the amulet to reactivate. Ominous magical energy overflowed, making the atmosphere feel nauseating just by being near it.

Indeed, if combined with the significant enhancement from the amulet’s curse, Count Kushipos’ power would undoubtedly increase substantially. It could even reach a level beyond that of the final boss in the original game. Sensibly speaking, it would be a strength that could defeat anyone.

“Let’s do this!”

With desire blazing in his eyes, he charged forward, causing the ground to explode beneath him.

In response, Nina remained calm. She held her sword ready and didn’t move. At first glance, it seemed like she wasn’t reacting to the enemy.

“You can lament your own lack of strength!”

Count Kushipos jeered and swung his sword downward.

An image of Nina being split in two at the crown of her head was projected.

However,

“Haah!”

In reality, it was Count Kushipos who spat out blood and received a mortal wound. He threw himself to the ground, blood gushing from his split abdomen.

It was a passing strike. With a swift slash, Nina had cut down the enemy. Her skill in cutting through even curses was nothing short of divine skill.