"The sun and moon are high in the sky...this is a sign of the end times..."
The butler looked up at the sky, his voice trembling.
As a magical creation, he shouldn't have felt fear, but at this moment, the core runes within his body were frantically alarming him.
Two "suns" hang high in the sky, one of them growing brighter and closer...
The intense light seemed to turn everything in the world to ashes.
"Miss, how about we vote...?"
"Shut up!"
Koizumi Akako angrily rebuked him, her bloodshot pupils reflecting the increasingly dazzling light. Although she was also flustered, her witch's pride did not allow her to back down.
"Red Magic·Seven Heavenly Barriers!"
She waved her staff, and seven crimson light curtains unfolded layer upon layer above the ancient castle. Ancient runes flowed across each curtain. This was the strongest defensive spell in red magic, embodying the wisdom and power of countless witches of the past.
"It's no use~"
Yuzuru's voice seemed to come from the distant horizon, carrying a faint echo and a hint of lazy mockery.
The next moment, the "sun" in the sky suddenly burst forth with billions of golden rays, and the pillar of light of the Heavenly Blade Judgment tore through the clouds, crashing down with the power to burn everything.
The beam of light that had traversed the universe crashed down heavily.
"boom--!!!"
The runes on the crimson magic circle flickered wildly. Koizumi Akako gritted her teeth and pushed her magic power to the limit. The magic power accumulated under the foundation of the ancient castle for thousands of years surged in like a raging tide, forming a triple diamond-shaped barrier in front of her. Each layer flowed with a dark red, blood-like luster.
"Stop them!"
She shouted sharply, veins bulging on her forehead, the hem of her witch's dress fluttering wildly in the invisible shockwave.
However, the moment the pillar of light, imbued with the power of a star, touched the magical barrier, all resistance was futile, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
The first light barrier didn't even last 0.1 seconds before turning into dust.
Then came the second, the third...
"That's impossible!"
Koizumi Akako gasped in shock, nearly crushing the staff in her hand.
Her prized red magic was crumbling. The magic that had been passed down for thousands of years was melting away like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun in the face of this terrifying power from the star, unable to even slow down the falling beam of light.
The fifth, the sixth...
The beam of light was less than 100 meters from the castle spire. The terrifying heat distorted and deformed the surrounding air, and the castle's outer walls began to melt.
"The ultimate technique of Red Magic: Crimson Lotus..."
The witch attempted to unleash a forbidden spell in a final struggle.
But just as she was about to complete the forbidden spell, the last magical defense shattered, turning into countless fragments that scattered with the wind.
Just as the pillar of light was about to engulf the castle, Yuzuru suddenly loosened his grip on the Flaming Sword.
The trial was cancelled.
The flaming sword slowly disappeared into the void.
The beam of light that stretched across the universe came to an abrupt halt, as if it had been instantly severed by an invisible hand, turning into countless points of light that dissipated into the night sky, like the curtain falling on a magnificent fireworks display.
At the same time, dozens of satellites in Earth's orbit simultaneously detected the unusual light coming from the direction of Antarctica.
In the monitoring room, operators from various countries watched the beam of light that stretched across the sky and the area that was subsequently covered by an eerie darkness on the screen, and were instantly gripped by panic.
"Target coordinates are neon; energy reaction beyond comprehension!"
"The optical lens has malfunctioned, and that area has become completely dark!"
"Report to the joint command immediately!"
On the ground, the blue lantern gently waved its lantern, and the ethereal green light flowed through the forest like a gentle stream, bringing tranquility wherever it went.
The sleeping residents nearby wore smiles, dreaming of sunny beaches; the patrolling police officers dozed off beside their patrol cars, the only sound coming from their walkie-talkies the even breathing of their own.
This area seems to have been forgotten by time.
As the beam of light dissipated, Yuzuru casually waved his hand and sighed lightly, "This move really shouldn't be used recklessly; it consumes too much of the sun's energy."
Throughout, he remained languidly leaning against the Flame Throne, not even bothering to get up.
Koizumi Akako: “…”
Damn it, he got away with it!
She looked utterly disheveled—her witch's outfit had been completely burned off by the aftershocks of the high temperature, her long, bright red hair was standing on end due to static electricity, and her fair face was covered in soot, making her look exactly like a little beggar who had just crawled out of a chimney.
The only saving grace was that Yuzuru "thoughtfully" cast a layer of holy light upon her, so that outsiders could only see a blurry human-shaped figure of light and shadow. Of course, he was not considered an outsider.
"What...what kind of magic is this?"
Koizumi Akako's voice trembled; her worldview had been severely damaged.
Directly drawing upon stellar energy to launch a judgment—such an astonishing magical technique was something she had never even heard of in the ancient texts passed down in her family; it was completely beyond her comprehension.
"Tsk tsk tsk~" Yu Shengnan shook his head, propped his chin up and said quietly, "This is called science. Witches also need to keep up with the times. They can't keep clinging to broken magic. Times are progressing, and you should open your eyes and see the wider world outside."
"Science my foot!"
Koizumi Akako completely lost her composure, pointing at the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) surrounding Hanyu Kusunoki: "You're telling me this is science?!"
If this is science, then what about all the magic she's learned over the years?
Yuzuru looked completely innocent: "The existence of yokai can be explained using quantum mechanics. Look, will-o'-the-wisps are actually a phenomenon produced by the spontaneous combustion of phosphorus. As for the Yuki-onna, scientifically speaking, she's just a visual illusion formed by water molecules in the atmosphere under special conditions, and..."
As he spoke, the boy casually caught the drifting blue lantern, and the demon queen leaned affectionately on his shoulder with a charming smile on her face.
When in doubt, consult quantum mechanics.
Yuzuru looked at Koizumi Akako and said in a serious tone, "This is a traditional culture preservation project. It is very meaningful to inherit and protect these mysterious cultural elements."
"Shut up!"
Koizumi Akako angrily interrupted his rambling, then suddenly realized something, looked down at herself, and said, "Wait, my clothes..."
"Don't worry, there's holy light," Yuzuru said with a smile. "Only I can see it... Ouch!"
A fireball hit him in the face.
Koizumi Akako had quickly changed into a new witch's outfit using magic, but this time the skirt was noticeably shorter, probably a mistake caused by a disruption in her magical power: "The second time! This is your second time..."
She was also seen naked by the other party during the last time in Osaka.
She's only 18!
She was a beautiful young woman, but a man saw her naked twice. He has to take responsibility!
"How about I give you a heads-up next time?" Yu Sheng Nan sincerely suggested, "like, 'Miss Witch, please strike a nice pose' or something?"
The witch's figure, like her clothing, was extremely sexy.
Furthermore, perhaps due to her childhood practice of red magic, Hanyu Nan noticed that besides her red hair and eyes, even the rest of Koizumi Akako's body was red...
Hmm~ That looks tempting.
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