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Chapter 49 Part 5 – A memory from the previous「108 times」. The conclusion. They are dying, but their feelings transcend time. And the loop begins again.

「…… That power of yours is a ridiculously enhanced 「Blood Atonement」. If that’s the case, then the amount of blood consumed must be in proportion to the power, which means that the amount of blood consumed should be outrageous. It can’t be maintained for long …… I’m sure that after the effect wears off, the backlash will be horrible. You probably won’t be able to stand up properly due to fatigue. …… That will be our chance.」

Bradd declared this by comparing it to his own real-life experience, but his brow is clouded with doubt.
The words and actions of Alisa as she went out of her way to reveal her weakness are too unexplainable and ominous.
He knows too well that Alisa is not such a sweet opponent.
She is ruthless and shows no mercy to her enemies. Besides, the difference in power between them is obvious.

As Alisa mentioned, 「Blood Atonement」 is a profound technique to reproduce the extraordinary physical abilities of the True Emperor by sacrificing one’s own blood. It is a way to forcibly pry open the door to the realm beyond humans. However, that door was already opened to the red-eyed Alisa. To advance from this, it is necessary to go one step further beyond the realm that is beyond humans.
Having accomplished this, Alisa has reached heights that even Bradd could not have imagined. If she had immediately started an ultra-short battle with no questions asked, she would have been able to kill Bradd and the others before they could discover her weakness.

Alisa laughed cheerfully at Bradd’s doubtful expression.

「Ahaha, that’s right, that’s the correct answer. Maybe I should give you a kiss.」

「…… I don’t want that, rather, why are you revealing your weakness?」

「On top of being so cold to me, you’re also impatient. I told you, it’s no fun to defeat you guys with overwhelming strength. I want to see people desperately struggling. I want to leave them with hope, instead of death, as long as they are fighting.」

Said Alisa unabashedly.

「This two-fold awakening is rapidly draining my blood. It’s power is too strong, it’s a double-edged sword for me as well. With my dainty and slender body, no matter what I do I still can’t increase my blood volume. Fufu, you can tell by looking at this body right. All you have to do is endure it for a certain amount of time and you guys will win.」

Alisa repeatedly turned around as if to show off her slender body, which was so slender that everything but her breasts looked as if they were about to break. Her red wings daintily fluttered.

Bradd had an unpleasant expression. As a gentleman, he naturally had no desire to kill a woman. He could swing his fist without hesitation because Alisa is a terrible monster. He saw the thin nape of Alisa’s neck and was made conscious that she is a woman and felt guilty. Of course Alisa included this in her calculations as she pestered them. She had seen through Bradd’s personality and is having fun scratching his heart.

「…… Dainty …… That’s the most ill-fitting word in the world for you. What are you planning this time?」

Knowing Alisa’s character all too well, Bradd spat out roughly as to make himself come back to his senses.

「That’s regrettable. If it’s only about appearance, there aren’t many women who can make a man want to protect her as much as I can. Fufu, don’t worry. I won’t cheat you this time. This is a trivial gift from me to you for my own self-satisfaction, since you fought against me with a handicap. But I’m not so good-natured as to give up a win unconditionally. If you’re going to die anyway, then go for it and fight with all your strength so that you have no regrets.」

Alisa replied generously as she danced.
The tragic state of the dress that had been reduced to nothing more than a piece of cloth clinging to her body did not cause her nobility to lessen.
The light shining through the broken roof of the chapel made the figure that was still turning around to look like a painting.
And on her back were huge wings. She looked like a goddess.
Even Bradd, who hates Alisa, had to admit her beauty.
But she had the beauty of a capricious ice goddess.
It is a beauty that evokes a horrifying awe, like the top of a frozen mountain range.
She was a dangerous fellow that could suddenly bare her fangs at humans at any time, blow them away with a blizzard, and push them off a cliff.

「…… Ahahaha, stop gawking at me for goodness sake and quickly invoke your strongest technique, The Heartless Autumn Leaves. Anyway you will use the Heartless Autumn Leaves in this battle. Fufu, don’t look at me like I’m a monster. You yourself know better than anyone else that no other technique can defeat the Demon’s Cry. I could only guess the rest by the flow of power. What a tragedy. We’re polar opposites, and yet now we’re going to kill each other with matching wings.」

Alisa laughed when she saw Bradd standing still there as he was taken aback.

She was in a good mood after realizing that Bradd was upset and desperately trying to regain his composure. Because she saw that Bradd, a cool-headed man who was not at all attracted to her, was unusually conscious of women, and that this was the beginning of a disturbance in his mind. It was a very good feeling for the competitive Alisa. Instead of lust, the desire to protect was Bradd’s weak point, combining this with Alisa’s unusual concession was enough to dampen his fighting spirit.

「Ahahaha!! What’s with that face? A man and a woman can only get to know each other better when they show each other their secrets. Hurry up and take out your wings. It is not a gentleman’s courtesy to let only me, a woman, take off the veil of secrecy. Besides, even with the power of the blessing, your life is probably at its limits. I want you to pleasure me as much as you can before you die. Well, I also don’t mind if you want to use another method to give me pleasure. I’ll let you go if you satisfy me ……」

Being in a good mood, Alisa provoked him with upturned eyes.
She was enjoying the sexual innuendos in her words. If Bradd had taken her up on her offer, she would have actually accepted.
For Alisa, fighting and sexual intercourse are similar things.
And she takes pride in being undefeated in both.

「…… Don’t joke with me, it’s not matching wings. The size of the wings are totally different. You’re just having fun playing around in this fight, which for me is a fight that I’m risking my life on. I’ll do it. Don’t underestimate the potential of the power of the human race ……!!」

Bradd had an unpleasant expression on his face as he spat this out and he strained his remaining limited lifespan and once again activated the 「Blood Atonement」. A mist of blood rose up, forming sharply angled wings on Bradd’s back. The blatant temptation had cooled him down. Alisa smiled bitterly, as if to express, 「Oh no!」

「…… Fufu, I overdid it. I guess we are just destined to kill each other. Ahh, what a magnificent form of life. The difference in strength has nothing to do with the clash between a man and a woman. A woman is strongly attracted to a man who is willing to completely devote his body and soul for her sake. Now, give every drop of your life to me.」

Alisa commended Bradd.

But compared to Alisa’s huge wings, Bradd’s wings were like those of a baby bird and his chances of winning were slim to none.
It was obvious at first glance when shown side by side. Bradd’s expression was distorted sorrowfully.

「…… Sorry, Seraphy, Arnold …… I made you guys get involved in this hopeless battle against the monstrous woman ……!! Forgive me, I’ll make sure I get an attack through to Alisa …!! …… Scarlet, I’m sorry. At that time, I couldn’t protect you to the end …… This time for sure I’m going to protect you ……!!」

Bradd staggered and groaned in a sorrowful voice. The burden from reactivating the 「Blood Atonement」 was too much for him now that he was dying. Showing his resolve that he was ready for a suicide attack, his eyes became sharp as sweat beaded his forehead.