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Volume 5 Chapter 26

Volume 5 Chapter 26: The ones to stop it.

Dashing to the rescue after confirming the emergence of the Ouroboros, Gale reached the place.in a few seconds.

Closing in on the target, Gale kicked off the ground.

「First, let’s get you into a position where Axel would have an easier time. —【Chopping Impact】」

With the bottom of his left fist, Gale struck down on the Ouroboros’s head from above.

The impact was tremendous, the Ouroboros’s head was instantly slammed into the ground.

「—!?」

Startled by the force, the Ouroboros let out a roar, but it still tried to move.

But then, Berzelia dove in.

「That’s still not good enough! We can still make it easier for the Master! —【Dragon Flame Twin Fist, Enchanted Double Fire Punch】!」

With flames manifesting into two fists, Berzelia pounded the Ouroboros’s head, embedding it halfway into the ground.

「……!!」

This effectively immobilized the Ouroboros.

But they weren’t quite done with it yet.

「Honestly, you two are so barbaric. The path should be made smoothly. —【Ice Freeze Bind, Freeze Stabilize】」

As Saki chanted the spell, she stomped her foot forcefully on the ground.

Instantly, the ground itself froze along with the Ouroboros’s head.

Its movements were now completely sealed.

The path, crafted by the heroes, was now complete.

「Now, while a temporary one, the path is complete.」

「Take care on your way, Master!」

「See you. Axel.」

Hearing their voices, Axel smiled and dashed forward.

「Yeah, thanks, everyone. I’ll be back soon.」

Axel sped up, diving into the light where the Ouroboros’s head sprouted.

In an instant, he was gone.

「……Alright. Now, all that’s left is to defeat you while keeping you down.」

Just as Axel vanished, the Ouroboros lifted off the ground its head, breaking the ice that was holding it down.

Its eyes glowed menacingly, filled with obvious hostility.

Pointed not just at the heroes, but also at the staff behind them.

「Ah, it’s fully locked onto us now.」

「Indeed. For now, we’re supporting the staff in their retreat as per the plan.」

「Right. I will hold it off. It won’t get even an inch past me, so focus on helping them evacuate safely.」

Gale said this, spreading his arms wide as if striking a daunting pose. .

「Now, Ouroboros, round two begins.」

「Grrr……!!」

As if responding to Gale’s fiery shout, the light in Ouroboros’ eight eyes gleamed with new strength.

Despite the dire situation, Gale couldn’t help but smile.

「—I am Gale, The Hero of the Fist, and Demon of Iron and Blood. I relish strong opponents above all. Thus, here I come…!」