When I Went to Another World, All the Women I Met Fell in Love With Me and Things Got Out of Hand – A Carefree and Heartwarming Harem of a Man Who Fell in Love With a Death God, as He Pours His Thoughts Into a Sketchbook and Dominates All. C116

 

Chapter 116: Estrella of the Seven Holy Swords

“Huh, why are you still here? I thought you ran away for real.''

Immediately after the barrier was lifted, enemy commander Tens came to the royal palace. 

"...I'm sure it has been decided to defeat you and protect Centrair. Are the demons idiots after all?"

Estrella provokes Tense with the magic sword Stardust given to him when he received the Seven Holy Swords. 

``Ku...kuku, kuhahahahaha, you're so funny, there's no one in the empire who can talk to me like that. I may be trying to buy time, but it's no use! It's no use! ! There's nowhere to run... anywhere.''

Tense smiles cruelly and her golden eyes shine brightly. 

"I didn't expect you to show up by yourself. Well, it's convenient for us."

This is not a provocation, but the real intention. If they had attacked in large numbers all at once, it would have been the end. 

“Gyahahahahaha! !　No more! I have a stomachache. Do you think it's going to be a battle? "Enough, if I talk any more my abdominal muscles will collapse... will I die?" ”

Tense approaches defenselessly. Unable to withstand the overwhelming power, the cobblestones shatter every time Tens walks. 

Cold sweat ran down Estrella's forehead. 

This guy is certainly strong. Overwhelmingly. 

Power, speed, magic, all of it is beyond reach. 

Even among the Seven Holy Swords, there is still a hierarchy of strength. 

I'm 7th in the pecking order. I'm the last one to become one of the Seven Holy Swords. 

It's unfortunate, but I'll admit it. I'm weaker than you. 

But... you probably don't know. Why was I chosen to be one of the Seven Holy Swords, and why was I the only person entrusted with the protection of the royal capital? 

I have [Requiem]

A unique skill whose status increases due to the regretted souls of fallen compatriots. 

Because of that skill, I was the only one able to survive the stampede that occurred when I was a child and destroyed the town. 

Through the unrequited souls of my lost parents, siblings, friends, acquaintances, and people I don't even know, I have been able to continue my life and live this far. 

That's why...I won't lose, there's no way I can lose. 

In this place where hundreds of thousands of my fellow countrymen tragically lost their lives, in this city where people still suffer,

　

I can't afford to lose! ! ! !　　

[Requiem]! ! !　

The countless souls that still remain in Centrair give strength to Estrella. 

It flowed into Estrella's mind and body like a torrent calling for help. 

My body screams from the power that exceeds its limits. 

There won't be a second time... In order to defeat Tense, you have to push yourself to the limit. 

Neither my body nor my sword could withstand that force. 

(I'm sorry... Stardust, I need your help. Just once, please be patient.)

“…Tsk, I don’t know what you’re planning to do, but it’s too late, just die! ! ”　

Tensu swings his great sword down with a tremendous step. 

A blow that distorts the atmosphere due to the pressure of the sword, making it impossible to avoid or receive it---normally. 

――――But it's different now. 

"It's too late...you can't reach me right now...don't lick humans and Astrea!!!"

He dodges Tens' blow with half his body and fires a soul blow. 

“Meteor Slash! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ”

“Gugyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! ! ! ! ! ! ? ”

The atmosphere was on fire, and Tenth's body was cut in half by a slash that felt like a direct hit from a meteorite, and it continued to burn up. 

The countless souls who pushed me to heights I could never reach have completed their role and returned to heaven. 

(Thank you...we would never have been able to defeat him without your sacrifices. This is a victory for all of us at Centrair...)

 and……

"Thank you for being patient...Stardust, you were the best partner..."

Even though there was a crack in the blade, he gently caressed his partner who had endured without breaking until the end. 

(I'll definitely fix you someday. Even if I visit blacksmiths all over the world... I'm sure.)

　

The greatest enemy has been defeated. This is a big step towards regaining Centrair. 

(I have to get a weapon first...)

The prime ministers have already brought out national treasure-level weapons, but there are still spare weapons in the royal palace. 

Estrella steps into the royal palace again and heads to the place where he was controlling the barrier. 

A sword was stuck in there. 

[Divine Sword Kakershion]

A sword to protect the country that is said to have been favored by the hero who founded Astrea. 

Even after a thousand years have passed, it still shines as brightly as ever, and uses that power as a medium to maintain the barrier of Centrair. 

It is said that his power could defeat a thousand enemies with a single swing, and that nothing could cut it.　

It has only been used twice in Astrea's long history. 

In both cases, the divine sword is said to have lent its power when Astrea was in crisis. 

In that case――――

"It's not a sword that someone like me can touch, but please lend me your strength..."

As if praying, I grabbed the divine sword with both hands and pulled it out at once. 

The divine sword, which did not budge no matter how much force everyone put into it, rested in Estrella's hand as if it had been there from the beginning, and its dazzling shine illuminated the whole of the royal palace. 

"Nu, it's gone... now Centrair is too..."

　

The moment he was about to say that he could save Centrair, he saw a blade protrude from his abdomen. 

"Huh!?...Gah...!?"

“I can’t forgive you at all, can I? "How dare you put me through this."

When Estrella turned around, he saw Tens, who he thought he had defeated, standing behind him with a flawless body.