My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 124: A Dire Situation

Episode 124: A Dire Situation

While Rindou was sprinting toward the source of the noise at full speed—— 

“Run, Ayane-san! Kageboshi-san!” 

The three of them were under attack. Ayane and Kageboshi were following Kyousuke’s instructions to flee. However, there was only one monster in their way. 

“I know! But still—!” 

“Ugh! Fighting without being able to use skills is tough!” 

Just like Rindou and Kunichika, Kyousuke and his group had also had their skills sealed. 

Kyousuke’s [Battle Spirit], Ayane’s [Group Command], and Kageboshi’s [Shadow Magic] were all unusable. 

Kyousuke wasn’t heavily reliant on his skills in combat. And Ayane was as a dual-skill holder. She could still use [Fūrinkazan]. However, Kageboshi was different. 

She relied heavily on [Shadow Magic] in battles. As such, the skill seal significantly weakened her fighting strength. 

——Bzzz, bzzzzzzzzzz. 

As they ran, the sound of wings grew louder behind them. 

“So, we can’t outrun it, huh? …Hah, hah.” 

“Kyousuke-senpai!” 

“Looks like we’ve got no choice but to fight!” 

The same symptoms that had incapacitated Kunichika were now appearing in Kyousuke. 

Ayane and Kageboshi were also affected. But their symptoms were still mild at this stage. 

Kyousuke fell to his knees. With him unable to move, they chose to stand and fight instead of continuing to flee. 

“…No, you two. Run.” 

Seeing Ayane and Kageboshi stop and prepare for battle, Kyousuke spoke through labored breaths. 

“I won’t run!” 

“If we run here, Rindou Amachi would laugh at us!” 

“Rindou-kun wouldn’t laugh over something like this—” 

“”Stop arguing!”” 

Kyousuke wanted to sacrifice himself so Ayane and Kageboshi could escape. But the two vehemently refused. It forced a wry smile from him. 

“…Haha. You’re both so stubborn.” 

Kyousuke pulled himself up. He began unsheathing his sword as he exhaled deeply to steady his breathing. 

“Don’t push yourself too hard, Kyousuke-senpai.” 

“Haha, isn’t that my line?” 

“Enough chit-chat! It’s coming!” 

The buzzing sound grew louder as the monster’s silhouette emerged through the haze. It gradually revealed its grotesque form. 

“…Jujujuju.” 

“No matter how many times I see it, it’s disgusting.” 

“A fly monster… and with six wings. It’s a Beelzebub.” 

“We’ll split up into three directions!” 

Taking over Kyousuke’s role, Kageboshi gave the command. 

Kageboshi moved right, Ayane went left, and Kyousuke, slowed by his condition, stayed in the center. 

The attack was spearheaded by Kageboshi and Ayane. 

“Hyah!” 

“Haaaah!” 

They closed in from both sides, slashing at the Beelzebub. 

“Ju-ju!” 

However, as the buzzing grew louder, the Beelzebub ascended sharply. It dodged both attacks with ease. 

“Damn it! Stop flying around!” 

“Fighting an aerial opponent is such a pain!” 

Cursing their disadvantage, Ayane and Kageboshi maintained their focus on the battle. 

But the Beelzebub wasn’t paying attention to them. Its multifaceted eyes locked onto Kyousuke, weakened by its earlier attack. 

“…Jujujuju!” 

The Beelzebub dove straight at Kyousuke from above. 

“Kyousuke-senpai!” 

“Let’s go, Ayane Kazaki!” 

As the Beelzebub charged, Ayane and Kageboshi sprinted to intercept it. 

Kyousuke, meanwhile, readied his sword and glared at the incoming monster. 

“…Hah!” 

Despite its massive two-meter frame, Kyousuke managed to deflect the monster’s charge with his sword. 

However, his unsteady condition prevented him from fully nullifying its momentum. 

“Guhhh!” 

While he avoided a direct hit, the impact sent both him and his sword flying. 

“Jujujuju!” 

The Beelzebub ascended once more, then sharply turned for a follow-up attack aimed at Kyousuke. 

“Not on my watch!” 

“Regain your footing, now!” 

“…I know!” 

Ayane and Kageboshi intercepted the Beelzebub. They crossed their swords to block its advance. 

Kyousuke quickly regained his balance and prepared to counterattack. 

“Juju.” 

The Beelzebub let out a confident hum. It retreated to the air before Kyousuke’s strike could land. 

“This is bad.” 

“It’s gearing up for a prolonged fight.” 

“…Both of you. I can’t… hold on any longer.” 

As Ayane and Kageboshi stared down the airborne Beelzebub, Kyousuke finally collapsed. 

“Kyousuke-senpai!” 

“It’s coming, Ayane Kazaki!” 

“Jujujujujujujuuu!!” 

The moment Kyousuke fell, the Beelzebub dove for a decisive blow.