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

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Chapter 274


The first one is from Kazuki's point of view.

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　Senpai was rendered unable to fight by the Demon King's attack.
　Usato was currently taking her and was planning on treating her with healing magic and Release Spell, but from the way the Demon King spoke it was clear that it was going to be difficult.

"Haaah!"

　As I swing my arm, I send a magic projectile floating on my left arm toward him.
　The magic bullets scattered and moved separately, coming toward him like missiles, and the Demon King released electric shocks from the magic that floated around him to counteract them.

"I'll go first this time"
"...!"

　The board made of light magic suddenly stops, and at the same time turns to avoid the storm of magic that is slamming down on him like a storm.

"———, Woaaah!!"

　Repeating acceleration and sudden stop alternately, I force myself to change direction.
　Tormented by the sensation of my whole body creaking from the centrifugal force, I put my left hand, wrapped in a gauntlet, on the hilt of the sword I hold in my right hand.

"System Strengthening!"

　I clothe my sword with light magic that has evolved through System Strengthening.
　I swing the extended blade of light, radiating a golden glow, and charge at the Demon King who is about to meet me head-on.
　The Demon King has countered my light magic!
　But that's okay!!
　As I charge, I release the magic bullets hidden on my back.

"!"

　As soon as we passed each other as it was, I hit him with an omni-directional attack combined with a magic bullet.
　As the blade of light fizzles out, I look back and see the Demon King smiling at me, smoke emanating from his shoulders.

"Hahaha! You are not bad!"
"I've already been told what I'm lacking!"

　During the previous battle, Falga-sama taught me!
　What I lack is the courage to go beyond anyone's expectations like Usato and senpai, and the determination to do so!

"If you want to nullify it, go ahead!"

　While continuing to fire magic bullets, I jump down from the board of light magic.
　As I jumped, I transformed the board into a spear and threw it at the Demon King ——— the magic power contained in the spear exploded.

"Light Destruction!"

　An attack that annihilates the opponent and obstructs their vision.
　While the Demon King is dealing with them, I land on the block and slash at him with my sword.

"Do you challenge me to melee combat in response for the Thunder Hero and Usato?"
"You'll never know unless you try!"

　It seemed even my blinding move didn't work, as the Demon King swiftly dodged my sword and created a spell from his palm.
　Something like a sword hilt extended from the spell, and the Demon King took it in his hand, pulled it out, and deflected the sword I swung, which was wrapped in light magic.

"Sword!?"
"Did you think I wouldn't use it?"

　In his hand was a long sword ——— one that had been infused with sorcery.
　But so what!
　Gripping the sword with all my strength, I maneuvered it and engaged the Demon King in a swordfight.

"Haaah!"

　I use light magic to extinguish the sorcery from the Demon King, and the Demon King extinguishes the magic.
　This is a no-win situation! But I've learned that's no reason to give up!!

"It seems you've made up your mind."
"I wouldn't be here if I wasn't!"

　The Demon King blocked the sword and began to speak.
　The two continued to face each other in a sword fight.

"I hate fighting! I don't really want to hurt anyone, and I don't really want to kill anyone!"
"So, you'll kill me for creating a war!"
"If you continue to put so many lives in danger! I will do my duty."

　I will fulfill the reason I was called to this world.
　As Senpai said, we'll think about what happens after that later!!

"Very well! Then you shall live up to your commitment!"

　The Demon King deflected the sword and raised his hand, preparing to unleash several spells.
　As I stepped back and tried to deal with it by holding magic power in my palm, a golden light flashed at the edge of my vision.
　Eh, what is tha———,

"Oraah!"
"!?"

　The golden light that came into view charged straight at the Demon King and slammed his fist into him with incredible force.
　The attack was blocked by the sorcery covering his body, but the impact blew the Demon King's body to the side.

"Fuuuuh...!"
"U-Usato?!"

　Clad in electric shocks with a bachi-bachi, the one with his fist outstretched was Usato, who had just moved to a safe place with senpai.
　His body was wrapped in electric shocks just like senpai, and his left hand was equipped with a sword held in a reverse grip.
　Senpai is nowhere to be seen.
　However, the fact that he is clad in electric shocks means———!!

"Ku, kuhahaha! I see, you've thought of it!!"

　The Demon King, with a joyful voice, unleashes the spell he was about to invoke earlier.
　Usato, who saw the electric shocks and flames that covered his entire field of vision, took a small, deep breath and then let out a short voice.

"Senpai, Amako!"
『Fuooo!』
『Suzune, stop making that noise!』
『Now that Blurin is gone, why is there still that noise?!』

　A new voice is heard from Usato's body, and at the same time, electric shocks are released.
　As he gets on his board and leaves the scene, spells flood towards Usato.

"Usato!"

　A zigzag flash appeared between the explosions.
　Kicking the walls and moving through the air in an outburst of magic power, he evades all the sorcery rushing at him and comes to a stop right in front of the Demon King's eyes.

"Senpai's power is upon Usato...!"

　Senpai, who had been so rejected by Ferrum, was able to assimilate with Usato.
　This means that Usato can use senpai's power.

『Combined with the aerial movement caused by Usato-kun's outburst of magic power and my high-speed movement powered by electric shocks, there's no stopping it! And unlike me, you don't have to worry about the physical strain, so you can continue to use the Thunder Beast mode all the time!!』
『Suzune, you're so noisy!!』
『What should I do? I'm already dying to get rid of her...!』　

　The next moment that loud voice came from Usato's body, he moved with blinding speed and kicked the Demon King in the torso.

"———Let's go!"
『Thunder Beast Mode 3』
『I'll foresee it!』
『I'm going to do some serious battle formations!』

　Usato's limbs are wrapped by gauntlets and leg armor reminiscent of a black knight, and he is enveloped in purple electric shocks.
　Usato instantly vanishes from the spot, and the Demon King does his best to defend himself, but ——— all the sorcery he had put into his defense is destroyed in an instant.
　The Demon King, his eyes wide open in astonishment, tries to block Usato's attack with the sword in his hand, but it is shattered by the sword Usato swings down at him.

"It's not magic, it's simple strength...!"

　Usato's fist thrusts into the Demon King's abdomen, which is now defenseless.

"Guh."
"Raiden: Healing Bullet Fist"

　An electric shock overflows from his fist, shaking the magic armor covering the Demon King's body.
　Usato took a step back and crossed his arms.

"True Healing Crush the Eyes!"
"Not again, you bast*rd!!"

　A shockwave and an electric shock blind him.
　As expected, the Demon King is protecting his face from the shockwave with a bitter face, but in the meantime, Usato's gaze is turned toward me.
　I guess that means I should step back for now!
　As I watched Usato move again with the electricity, I also started maneuvering my board to move around the area.

"Their powers have become one...!"

　That fact alone brought hope to a battle that had seemed doomed to defeat.
　Feeling strength welling up from deep within my heart, I landed on the nearest block to meet up with Usato.

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　My assimilation with senpai was a proper success.
　My body was now able to fully exert Thunder Beast (Raijuu) Mode and move with overwhelming speed, and I was also able to attack with electric blasts like senpai used.
　After attacking the Demon King, Kazuki and I left the scene and joined him a short distance away.
　Kazuki's eyes lit up when he saw me land right next to him.

"Usato, you've merged with Senpai!"
"Mm"
『That's right, Kazuki-kun...!!』

　Senpai's voice had an unnecessarily strong tone to it.
　Even after having been assimilated, her body should still be immobile, but she is extremely energetic.

『This viewpoint is just amazing. I am floating with Amako and Ferrum in the space where the surrounding scenery floats...! It makes me feel like I've become a part of the robot called Usato...! If I had to describe it, Amako is the pilot and Ferrum is the equipment! And I'm the power reactor!』
『Shut up, Magic Tank.』
『Yeah, you're so noisy, Magic Tank.』
『Fufufu! Now even those insults are nothing more than compliments!』

"Hahaha..."

　Kazuki chuckled as the voices inside me became even louder.
　Anyway, we first had to get ourselves ready.

"I'm not used to this movement yet, so I moved away for a moment."
"So that's how it is. Well, it's senpai's speed after all..."

　In addition to being too fast, this Thunder Beast (Raijuu) Mode also has its drawbacks.
　I realized this in the middle of the fight.
　I noticed that “that girl” who was supposed to be always with me in battle had somehow disappeared from my shoulder, so I decided to distance myself from the Demon King for a while.

"Heyyy!"

　Something hits me on the back of my head.
　I accept it and turn around to see a teary-eyed Nea flapping her wings with all her might.

"The moment you jumped out I was blown away! It was too fast and I couldn't get back, it was really difficult!"
"...I'm sorry. I was confused by my change and didn't notice."

　In fact, I was puzzled when I noticed the absence of Nea from my shoulder.
　Without her, there was no way to defeat the Demon King's sorcery.
　It seemed that she wasn't actually angry, as Nea wiped her eyes with her wings and jumped onto my shoulder.

"But what are you going to do? I can't hold on to you like this, can I?"
"What about having Kazuki's magic be infused with your sorcery?"
"The Release Spell isn't a very good technique because it doesn't work if you don't actually touch it, you know?"

　Nea can't hang on to my movements in Thunder Beast (Raijuu) mode.
　As for sorcery, I can handle it with Amako's foresighted instructions, but I can't have Nea in my arms all the time.
　As I was pondering this, suddenly, a black magic power started to move from where my collar was and wrapped around Nea's small body.

『Then why don't you just do it this way!』
"Senpai!?"
"Eh, wai, Suzune?! What are you planning to do? Ferrum, stop her!"
『How can she manipulate it so well even though it's her first time!?』

　As Senpai spoke, dark magic extended from my body, entangling Nea and pulling her towards my chest.
　The black magic that covered Nea, who was freaking out immensely, transformed into a breastplate and took the shape of a deformed owl's face.

"What is this place, a prison?!"
『Now you don't have to worry that she'll get thrown off, so it'll be fine』
『Maybe you're mistaken in saying I can't escape...』

　Nea peeks out through a hole in the eye part of the mask(?) and exclaims in surprise.
　This way, there is no danger to Nea, and she will be fine.
　A fine play from Senpai.

"It looks like there's a face, or rather a mask, on your chest. ...So cool!"
"Eh? Really?"
『Fufun, after all, it's in places like this that my sense of style comes out, isn't it...!』

　Although embarrassed by Kazuki's words, I prepared for battle.
　The Demon King should be able to track our position soon, but first I need to make sure we're coordinated properly.　
　As I tried to call out to Kazuki, I suddenly noticed that he was unsteady.

"Kazuki!"
"...As expected, I think I used too much magic power against the Demon King."

　I rush to support him and apply healing magic, but his expression doesn't get better.
　He is showing signs of running out of magic out...!?
　It's not surprising that he'd ended up like this, seeing as he was the only one holding back the Demon King.

"I'm okay. I can still fight."
"Yeah, I know. But this time we'll be the ones fighting in front."

　I lend Kazuki my shoulder to help him stand.
　Hearing my words, he flashed his usual refreshing smile.

"Then I'm the support, just like before."
"I'm counting on you."
"Likewise."

　The block in front of us starts to move and the Demon King appears.
　The Demon King had received some serious wounds from senpai's attack, but he was also exhausted.

"I didn't know you had such a secret trick up your sleeve."
"It was mostly just by chance, though."

　As I stepped in front of Kazuki, I replied to the Demon King.
　In the first place, there was almost no need for me and Senpai to assimilate.
　In terms of simple combat power without killing power, mine may be better, but it is more efficient for two people to fight than one, and there is less merit by assimilating when considering coordination.
　In addition to that———,

"This sword is kind of a nuisance."
『But it's my weapon...?』

　Even now, electricity was running through the sword, as if it was resonating with the gauntlet.
　The same phenomenon was occurring with the gauntlet on my right arm, so it might not be a resonance but a rejection reaction.
　Anyway, it is a cool weapon, but it is hopelessly incompatible with my fighting style.

"A sword for a hero? It brings back such fond memories."
"I'm going to hit you with this."

　When I pointed my fist at him, the Demon King laughed funny.

"I never thought that in the end, the person standing before me would be a human who isn't even a hero... This is indeed something even he did not expect."

　The Demon King made the spell float in both his hands and combined them to fuse together.
　The collapsed magic formula formed into a new spell.

"Compound Spell, Speed-Up and Slow-Down Spells."

　Some sort of pressure emanates from the Demon King.
　As soon as I recognize it, I leap out of the place while covered with electric shocks and strike at the Demon King.
　An attack using Thunder Beast (Raijuu) mode.
　However, it was blocked by the Demon King's outstretched palm.

"Wha!"
"It's not a very mature move, but you are now an enemy worthy of such a threat. Usato."

　The Demon King's fist is closing in.
　———, He's even faster than before!? He is even faster than senpai!?

"Ferrum, give me an extra arm!"
『Ou!』

　Four large arms shoot out from my back and try to grab the Demon King, but even those are evaded with astonishing speed.
　His movements are completely different from before!

"Usato! I think he's slowing down time around us!"
"So, we're the ones who've been slowed down!"
"Yes! Moreover, the Demon King is using another spell to accelerate his own time!"

　Oh man, what a nonsense guy.
　I should have been able to surpass him in speed, but now the conditions were almost even.
　While smashing through the approaching sorcery with a messy swing of my left-hand sword, I attempted to approach the Demon King.

"Usato! Use my magic!"
"Thanks, Kazuki!"

　I use the magic bullets that are fired to surround me as a foothold.
　Light magic bullets as a foothold.
　The speed of the Thunder Beast mode.
　Outburst of magic in the air.
　A method of movement using lines of dark magic.
　I'll combine all of these and charge in!

"...Even though you're an enemy, your behavior is terrifying."
"Uoooh!!"

　Despite his amazement, the Demon King does not relax his attack.

『Usato, be careful as there is a fixed spell cast on the ground! Ferrum, pull us to the nearest block!』
『Leave it to me! 』
『It's a resistance spell!』
『...U-Usato-kun, do your best!』

　With the help of Kazuki and the other allies within me, we finally reach the Demon King.
　My right fist, clad in electric shocks, and my palm, with magic floating on it, collide.
　With a harsh metallic clanging sound, we forcefully destroyed the Demon King's sorcery.

"Come to think of it, I didn't hear until the end!"
"What are you on about?"

　While destroying the unleashed sorcery with the sword of my left hand, I kick.
　The Demon King brushes it off lightly and, in return, thrusts out a fist filled with sorcery, but I block it with the gauntlet on my right arm.

"Your determination!"
"———!"

　My determination, which I was unable to express due to the arrival of senpai, has not changed.
　That hasn't changed even now.
　———If that's the case, then I should put it into words now, when I'm facing the Demon King head-on.

"Yeah, I'll tell you!"
『Usato-kun?!』

　I slammed my fist in the air, and raised my voice.
　What I am about to utter is only an ideal that is very difficult and doubtful to be realized.
　That's why I'm going to declare it here.
　So that there is no turning back now!

"Humans and demons don't understand each other! That's what you said!!"
"Yeah, the enmity between humans and demons runs so deep that it can never be buried."

　Even if the cruelty is less than it was in the past, the fact remains that humans oppress demi-humans.
　I understand the hostility that demons have toward humans and the fear that humans have toward demons.

"But I know! That the humans and the demons I've met so far in this world are not all bad people!"
"So what!? Just because you're the only one who understands, do you really think the others will understand?"

　Even the demons are not fighting because they want to.
　There are demons like Keira and others who live desperately in poor lands.
　
"That's why I've made up my mind!"
"Then what would you do?"

　A fist, thrust out with all my strength, slams into the Demon King's arm.
　The Demon King took a step back in shock, so I took a deep breath and hit him with the most essential words.

"I will stand between humans and demons!"

　Hearing that, senpai and others within me also let out cries of shock.
　The Demon King had a look of shock on his face.

"———What?"
"I don't care if people say it's impossible, I've already made up my mind! I'm not going back to my world! If there is an unbridgeable gap between demons and humans, I will be the bridge! Even if it means risking my entire life!"

　I point a finger at him and declare so.
　This is the choice I made.
　An ideal that is absurd and difficult to achieve.
　Naturally, the Demon King stares at me with eyes filled with anger.

"Are you seriously spouting such nonsense? Haven't you heard what I've said?"
"Don't you know? I'm a rescue squad member."

　The mission of the rescue squad is to save lives.
　And what Rose taught me has remained engraved in my heart ever since.

"We are the ones who speak of ideals."

　I'm not saying that demons and humans will immediately come to an understanding with each other.
　That's why I'll be the pioneer, and a guide for those who follow.
　Just as the Commander did for me...!

『Usato, there's light coming from the sword!』
"Hmm?"

　At that moment, senpai's sword clutched in my left hand glows.
　Surprised by the light, senpai within shouts out.

『C-Could it be that because Usato-kun and I have merged, the sword itself is trying to change shape to suit Usato?』

　In an instant, the sword transformed into a sphere and covered my left arm.
　When the glow subsided, I was faced with a silver gauntlet the same color as my right arm.
　Electric shocks were emanating from the gauntlet, and the same phenomenon was occurring like the original gauntlet on my right arm.

"Shi!"

　I slam both fists, and an electric shock gushes out.
　I don't know if it was in response to my determination, but now I can fight to my heart's content.

"If Falga's armament responded to your will, I understood that your determination was genuine and not false. However..."

　The Demon King stomps his feet heavily onto the ground, takes a stance, and causes sorcery to float around him.


"I too am carrying the future of the demons on my shoulders. I won't just entrust it to you."
"Then you know the method, right...?"
"Yeah, if you want your wish to come true———"

　The murderous intent was so strong that I could feel it on my skin.
　Faced by it, I also readied both my gauntlets.

"Try and defeat me...!"
"Bring it on!"

　This is the true final battle.
　There is nothing more to say.
　All that's left now is to exchange blows...!　

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Author's Notes:
Usato can no longer stop.

It's so unfair that just by assimilating with senpai, a fortress is created that can tear things apart at lightning speed.
What's more, it's shocking that he's even more maneuverable than senpai.