Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna
Source: Syosetu

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Chapter 272


　A storm raged overhead.
　Despite being indoors, thunder is roaring, and the rain and wind are stinging my skin.

『Nea, resistance to electric shocks! Ferrum, use the right arm as a shield! Usato, defend with your eyes!』
"I'm the only one who gets the sloppy instructions!!"

　The shield on my right arm, which is imbued with Nea's resistance spell, is raised upward and struck by lightning.
　I check to see if Senpai and Kazuki are safe as I watch the electric shocks bounce off the shield and disperse to the ground.

"...Ouch!"

　Kazuki steers his board through the wind, heading towards the Demon King who stands at the center of the storm.
　In response, senpai is also swinging her sword, clad in electric shocks, but none of them reach the Demon King.

"I'll go provide support as well!"
"If we go in there without a plan, we're gonna end up in the same mess we were in earlier!"

　I know that.
　But I can't be a burden here.

"If he's going to extinguish Kazuki's light magic! Nea, use a barrage of binding and healing magic...!"
"Hey, what are you planning to do?!"
"Kazuki!!"

　I raise my voice and Kazuki, who is shooting rays of light at the Demon King from the sky, looks at me.
　When he noticed the magic bullet in my hand, he nodded vigorously.
　My intention has been conveyed! Now, all that's left to do is to throw this!!

"Go!"

　I throw healing magic bullets at him with all my might.
　Even though they were blown by the wind, they flew straight towards the Demon King.

"This is it! Usato!!"

　At the same time, Kazuki also sends a large number of magic bullets toward the Demon King.
　I deployed my magic to prevent them from being released at the same time, but that magic only prevented Kazuki's light magic and passing through my magic bullets.

"Muh...!"

　The healing magic bullet that had been enchanted with a binding spell hit the Demon King directly.
　The healing magic bullet was deflected at the last moment by the wind armor, but the magic imbued on it restrained the Demon King's body along with the wind armor.

"Healing magic doesn't work, but sorcery does! We'll take this opportunity!"
"It's a combination!"
"This shouldn't be preventable!!"

　Senpai also strikes to unleash a series of fist blows to match Kazuki's attack.
　The restraints will be released soon, but only if there is a gap of a few seconds———,

"Usato! Get away from him!"
"Why!?"
"The Demon King knows my sorcery too!!"

　Instantly, the spell of restraint that had stopped the Demon King's movement bursts forth.
　———Release Spell.
　I thought of course he had it, but how could it be prevented in such a split second?!

"The Hero of Light... is a bit of a hassle..."

　As the Demon King turns his palm upward, the rain clouds and wind that had been caused by the magic concentrate on him.
　Having confirmed that he is trapped in the rain cloud, the Demon King looks at his own hand.

"Hmm, but I didn't think you could use sorcery on it."
"Take this...!"
"Healing combo fist!"

　Senpai, in Thunder Beast Mode 2, and I, with my arm enlarged to a gigantic size, attacked the Demon King.
　The Demon King, who evaded my fist with only a slight movement of his body, continued to catch Senpai's attack head-on with his arm, and conversely grabbed her arm and threw her upward.

"Kuh."

　The Demon King aimed his magic at senpai as she flew through the air.
　Perhaps anticipating an attack coming, she tries to move into an intercepting posture in mid-air.

"Slow Speed Spell"
"———Wha!?"

　Along with the sound of the space vibrating, Senpai's movements slowed down.
　Even the electric shocks emitted from her are in slow motion, and I understand that the Demon King has manipulated time only in the vicinity of senpai.
　The Demon King is trying to release the heat rays he released on me onto senpai.

"I won't, let you! Neaaa!"
"I don't know if it'll work!"

　Nea bestows a resistance spell on the magic bullet I've made.
　Without seeing it, I throw the magic bullet toward senpai.

"Oraah!"

　The released magic bullet jumps into the time-manipulated space ——— and hits Senpai without being affected by it.

"Guhee?!"

　Senpai lets out an ungirlish shriek and is sent flying, but the heat ray passes through the spot where her head had been moments ago.
　Ah, that was close...!

"You again, Usato."
"I'll get in your way as many times as it takes!!"

　I faced the Demon King, who had turned his body towards me.
　If I stepped back carelessly, there was no telling what he might do to me.
　In that case, the only option is to engage in close-quarters combat where there will be no time to use magic!!

"Elasticity grant...!"

　I accelerate with the elasticity-enhanced magic that has been transferred to my legs, and at one stroke, close in on the Demon King.
　A large man easily taller than me———Although not as intimidating as the ogre I had fought before, he was still more intimidating, and yet I was almost overwhelmed, but I still glared at him.

"Everyone, brace yourself!"
『We've come this far, we're in this together!』
『Go for it, Usato!』
『Gwaaaah!』
"Nooooo?! He's so scary!"

　Only one of them is whining, but we have to do it!!
　While granting elasticity, I engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Demon King.

"Interesting... I'll play with you."

　Attacking with healing magic would actually heal the Demon King!
　So I'll use all my magic to fully support my movements.

"Accelerated Healing Fist!"

　I unleash my fists on the Demon King, unleashing magic power from my elbows, legs, and fists.
　In response, he lightly raises both arms and blocks my punches with his wind armor.

"A combination of fighting, healing magic, and sorcery. It looks harmless, but it's actually quite..."
"I'm going to twist your smug face...!"
"Do you have a split personality or something?"

　———I knew it from the battle earlier, but the Demon King's magic abilities are not just incredibly high, his physical abilities are incredibly high as well.
　It's not surprising, seeing as he was fighting on equal terms with Hisago-san, but... the fact that he's declined from his prime now makes him something of a monster...!

"Ferrum! Make more arms!"
"I request Devil Usato!"

　I didn't say that much!!
　However, as per Nea's request, Ferrum grows wings with hands on my back.

『W-What is this? Has Usato finally turned into a monster?!』
『He just grew wings! Calm down!』
『Y-You're right, he's no different from the usual Usato...』

　Amako, it's weird that you're so convinced by that, right!?
　However, when the Demon King saw four wings growing from my back, he laughed gleefully.

"Hahaha, good. What is that appearance, it's truly that of a devil. No, it looks more devilish than any devil I've ever known."
"You did it! Usato! You have the Demon King's seal of approval! Give him payback!"
"Now, everyone is my enemyyy!!"

　Why do you have to call me a monster and a devil in the middle of a battle like this, you bastard?
　I want to say loud and clear that you are the biggest monster...!
　Pouring all my anger at the Demon King, I strike him with my own arms and the four wings on my back.

"Hmph..."

　The Demon King uses the magic that floats near him as a shield to catch the attacks of my wings, and handles my powerful fists with his own two arms.
　I'm sure he can anticipate my movements too, since he can follow the movements of senpai in Thunder Beast (Raijuu) Mode 2 with his eyes...!
　Besides, the Demon King is probably seeing me like this through a familiar or something!!

"But that's no reason to be scared here!"

　I slam my swinging arm down on him like a hammer from above.
　The Demon King caught it head-on and as a crack appeared at his feet, his expression changed.

"Shockwaves and acceleration from the outburst of magic, huh?"
"Healing Bullet Fist!!"

　Taking advantage of an opening, I launched a straight punch, but it was blocked.
　The Demon King let out an impressed voice as he saw the elasticity bestowed on the fist.

"Is this elasticity in magic? It's a technique I'd never seen before I was sealed away. And also the outburst of magic power, is this a common technique in the Kingdom of Lingle?"
".... That's right!!"
"Why did you lie about that?"

　I thought I had to show my mental toughness here...!
　When I drew my fist back, letting out a burst of magic power from my fist ——— the next moment, the Demon King's hand was approaching me.
　I faintly saw the magic floating in his palm———,

『Don't take it!』
"I thought so!"

　Hearing Amako's voice, I instinctively leaned forward and felt a hand graze my shoulder.
　Then, the magic power of the dark magic at the touched area dissipates, exposing my white squad uniform.

『The dark magic has been dissolved?!』

　Ferrum's impatient voice.
　Avoiding the hand that continues to press forward just in time, I glare at the Demon King.

"Magic Corrosion Spell... it's magic that corrodes magic power. The dark magic defense you're wearing is useless."
"You can do anything, can't you!"
"Even like this, about 70% of my power is sealed away."

　Thank you very much for the despairing information!
　The Demon King suddenly changes course and attacks with a combat attack that mixes in magic.
　We will only be cut down if we don't do anything! Then...!

"Nea, can you do it now!?"
"Yeah! I've seen enough!"
"Then hold on tight!!"
"Eh, what are you planning to do———"

　I charge forward hiding my right hand behind my back.
　Once catching the Demon King's outstretched hand with my left shoulder———I touch the Demon King with my left hand, which is covered with the Release spell that Nea had applied.
　With that, the wind armor that had been covering the Demon King's body shattered like glass.

"...!"
"You can't defend yourself at this distance!"

　In my hidden right hand was a healing explosive bullet.
　Clutching it in my right hand, I slammed it at the defenseless Demon King.
　At the same time, my body was enveloped in dark magic, protecting me from the shock wave of the exploding healing explosive bullet.

"———, Finally hit him."
"Aren't you an idiot?! Aren't you an idiot for self-destructing?! Treat me better, okay?!"
"I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you later... Just focus on what's in front of you."

　Immediately, I released my magic armor and turned my eyes in the direction where the Demon King had been.
　There, with his palms outstretched in front of him, was the Demon King with a look of surprise on his face.
　...He had been given a blow, but there was not the slightest sign that he had reacted to it.
　The storm and lightning created by the Demon King were still raging through the place.
　If we don't do something about that thing at this point, Kazuki also———,

"Usato-kun! I'm sorry for making you fight alone!!"

　Shouting this, senpai jumped in front of me and unleashed a bolt of electricity from her palm to stop the Demon Kin.
　She turns to look at me and gives me a smile that seems out of place in this situation.

"That one worked a little while ago, but it saved me!"
"Y-Yeah..."
"So that's what they call the whip of love!"

　At least I know she's the same as usual.
　However, Kazuki remains trapped by the wind and rain clouds and is unable to escape.
　Also, although it didn't bother me earlier because I was fighting the Demon King in hand-to-hand combat, I have to be careful of the electric shocks that fall from the sky now.

"Usato-kun, this Suzune. I've found a secret way to deal with lightning."
"...Yes?"
"I'll show you how it's done!!"

　Senpai leaps with her sword raised while saying something strange.
　...No, wait a minute! If she keeps going like that, she's going to get struck by lightning...!?
　The next moment, as expected, lightning strikes Senpai, and her figure is enveloped in light.

"S-Senpai?!"
"What are you doing Suzune?!" 

　The screams of Nea and I were interrupted by the high-pitched laughter of senpai from the light.

"Fuhahaha! Demon King! Using lightning against me is a bad move!"
"...What?"

　Despite being struck by lightning, Senpai appeared unharmed.
　No, on the contrary, her sword was filled to overflowing with electric shocks, which she clutched with both hands, and while spinning once in the air, she fired an extra-large electric strike at the Demon King.

"Abrupt Special Move! Blitz Dog Drop (Dengeki Inukami Otoshi)!"

　With the name of a technique that sounds like nothing more than a piece of sense, the electric shock that was dropped instantly engulfed the figure of the Demon King.
　As I was stunned by the sight, senpai, who landed beside me, gave me a smug look for the umpteenth time today.

"Hmph, I am the one who controls thunder."
"...Well, how should I put it, that's impressive..."

　What she is doing is really outrageous.
　I normally feel like I can rely on her, but...I don't know.

"———As you'd expect from someone coming this far, they're all oddballs."

　The Demon King emerges from a place where rainwater evaporates and steam rises from the ground due to the lightning released by senpai.
　His hands are slightly stained and appear to be bruised.

"It's good to know that the attack works."
"Right."

　But it's just me and senpai, and we can't push through.
　While keeping a wary eye on the Demon King, I look up at the rain cloud in which Kazuki is trapped ——— and suddenly notice that light is leaking through a gap in the rain cloud.

"...It seems the other hero over there is just as flashy as you two."

　As the Demon King spoke these words, extremely thick rays of light were released from the rain clouds.
　The rays of light spin around and vanish, destroying the spells that cover the sky.
　In an instant, Kazuki, who had destroyed all of the heavenly storm spells, comes down to us, releasing smoke from his left arm like heat radiating from the gauntlet.

"Sorry, I had a hard time."
"No, everything's fine here."
"Thank goodness..."

　He patted his chest in relief and glared sharply at the Demon King.

"After fighting, I realized that the Demon King has a countermeasure against my magic."
"Aah, that's probably because Hisago-san was using light magic too."

　Although the system strengthening is different, the light magic should be the same.
　It wouldn't be surprising if the golems in those ruins had magic that could resist the disappearance of light magic.
　Perhaps understanding this, Kazuki released multiple magic bullets and made them form into disks.

"I'll support Usato and Senpai."
"That seems like a good idea. I'll go and hit him too, without holding back."

　In that case, I'll go with Nea and destroy the sorcery so that it will be easier for senpai to attack.
　After confirming our respective roles, we face the Demon King once again.
　The battle has only just begun.
　The power of the Demon King remains insurmountable, but ——— if all of us here work together to fight, I am sure we will be able to find a way to make a breakthrough.

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Author's Notes:
This is the correct use of the healing magic bullet that Usato had envisioned, to heal allies while also helping them.
However, it seems that senpai who was saved is blown away by the impact.