“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)