Chapter 278: Space Barrier

*Boom, boom

With dozens of lions exploding in the sky, thousands of people ran in panic; the city was being destroyed.

Each explosion or destroyed lion was fatal for ordinary humans.

However, none of that mattered to Yuki (Clone); sacrifices are necessary, no matter which world he is in. Whenever the world is in danger, there will be sacrifices, and this world is no exception.

"It's useless... You are not justice."

Despite all these attacks, Duodecimo received no damage, his body floating as he spread his arms wide, with several gravity bubbles floating around him.

Things were getting more dangerous; apparently, Duodecimo's control over space was increasing, while Yuki (Clone)'s chakra was decreasing...

*Shiii...

"Hm?"

But nothing is invincible in this world, as from the ground, several ice spikes shot out at high speed, causing a small distortion in space, tearing part of Duodecimo's suit.

(As I thought... There is a time limit for staying in that dimension)

It had been about 10 minutes since Yuki (Clone) attacked him from various directions, and Duodecimo's dimension began to reject his body.

Like Tobi, Duodecimo could not stay forever in that place, so Yuki's multiple shots were negatively affecting him...

"Wow~... My time is not enough, but at least you've shown yourself now, villain..."

Even after seeing his suit torn, Duodecimo considered it a very low price to pay to lure the rat out of his hole. These annoying ice lions made it impossible to track Yuki, who moved in the shadows and attacked in blind spots. Even when he wanted to counterattack, his opponent had already changed position.

Now his patience had borne fruit, as the Key was revealed...

Launching multiple gravity bubbles, Duodecimo flew down, attempting to crush his enemy, while a small mini black hole formed in his hand.

(Not good...)

Seeing this, Yuki tried to escape by sinking into the shadows; however...

"Now that you've shown yourself, don't think about running..."

Snapping his fingers, light emanated from Duodecimo's body, expanding to cover a part of the city with its glow.

However, this light only lasted for a few seconds before disappearing...

"..."

This confused Yuki for a moment before his face involuntarily changed. After all...

"With this, you won't be able to escape... Villain."

Yuki (Clone) tried to escape into the shadows, but for some reason, his dimension did not respond to his call...

The battle had taken a turn for the worse...

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"A spatial barrier, huh?..."

Looking through the shadows, the original Yuki brought a hand to his chin. He had just escaped the loop when he tried to join the fight, but this barrier prevented him from moving beyond this point...

"This is going to be problematic..."

This spatial barrier is very special, as everything within it is covered with mist, preventing anything from going in or out. More than a barrier, it's a kind of pocket dimension that trapped everyone within a radius of 500 meters.

Breaking this barrier would take quite some time, as well as chakra...

"What do you think, Est... Can you break it?"

[It's very difficult, Master... If we continue with this energy consumption, the Sephira crystal will trap us even faster]

Using Izanami, summoning the giant lion, and the multiple explosions, their chakra was depleting at a frightening rate. If they continued with this energy consumption, both would be at the mercy of the Demon King.

"There's no other way... I suppose I'll let Yuno handle it."

Fortunately for Yuki (Clone), Yuno was also trapped within that barrier. If things got tough, Yuno had more than enough energy to break the barrier...

The only regrettable thing was that Yuno would expend her vitality, but considering how dangerous the battles were, Yuki decided to offer her some of his own lifespan. After all, Yuki had devoured hundreds of people; his accumulated time was not small...

(And we're not the only ones in the city...)

Looking in a particular direction, Yuki remained alert. He decided to stay and protect this barrier because, if his instincts weren't deceiving him, another participant had appeared... or rather, a fisherman...

Not much time had passed, but the competition was becoming more fierce...

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*Shua.....

"Surrender, villain! No matter how much you run, you can't escape justice..."

Running at high speed, Yuki (Clone) dodged and dodged the gravity bubbles Duodecimo launched. Trapped within this barrier, Duodecimo no longer held back. After all the trouble he went through to lure his enemy and get him out of that annoying shadow, Duodecimo attacked mercilessly. At the same time, Yuki (Clone) sent several ice spikes in his direction, but just like before...

Duodecimo remained hidden in that annoying dimension...

(This idiot doesn't care about his vitality...)

After using so much of his ability and energy, Duodecimo was ruthless with himself. Each time he activated an ability, his lifespan was stolen. Unlike Undecimo, this guy didn't care about paying the price. In order to eradicate evil, now that he had the chance to become justice, as a god, he could eliminate all the evil in the world.

(For a world without evil... one where justice always prevails...)

With that in mind, Duodecimo did not stop his attacks.

Turning and running, Yuki bit his lips. He couldn't stay on the defensive forever, but now that his shadow was sealed by this barrier, countering Duodecimo's attacks was more problematic than before. Not to mention that, being a clone, his chakra was dwindling...

*ROAR

Fortunately for Yuki (Clone), there were still a few living ice lions. They didn't hesitate to throw themselves forward, trying to slow down Duodecimo's movements.

However, Duodecimo completely ignored these types, making them pass through his body, focusing his attacks on Yuki, who was flying and evading.

*Shiiiiii

While Yuki evaded, the sound of a thousand birds was heard.

"Eh?"

Hearing this strange sound, Duodecimo wanted to retreat, but it was too late, as Yuki reversed his course, striking mercilessly...

[Raiton: Chidori]

With his hand covered in electricity, Yuki (Clone) pierced Duodecimo's body. However, what seemed like a fatal wound seemed amusing to Duodecimo. Although he couldn't see, he clearly heard the sound of a thousand birds.

This sound was that of an electricity-based attack, and although this sound confused his hearing senses a bit, he didn't care because he was in the other dimension, immune to attacks.

That's why when he heard that sound approaching at high speed, it confused him, as unlike the other long-range attacks, it was Yuki himself who attacked...

The one who was passionately pursuing him suddenly reversed his course and attacked...

Did he know that this was futile?

Of course, he knew...

So all he could think was that this was a trap. But trap or not, this was a clear opportunity for victory...

"What?!"

As Yuki (Clone) attacked, Duodecimo also trapped him in a gravity bubble.

"What do you think you're doing? Did you decide to surrender?"

Hearing the thousand birds enclosed in his bubble, Duodecimo turned his head and asked.

"...."

Yuki (Clone), on the other hand, remained silent. The Chidori had not dissipated; in fact, its sound was becoming louder, drowning even Duodecimo's words.

(Is it a trap?... Even if it is, he's trapped, he won't be able to escape anymore)

Feeling terribly disappointed, Duodecimo clenched his hand, putting an end to this fight.

"It's over."

"You're right... It's all over."

Answering with difficulty, Yuki raised his gaze.

*Shiiiiiiii...

Feeling a bad premonition, Duodecimo tightened his hand to finish off his opponent, but the sound of his Diary changed, making his hands stop. Unfortunately, it was too late, after all...

*Roar...

An ice lion leaped forward, trying to bite him. It was so close that at that distance, it was impossible for Duodecimo to dodge. However, seeing that it was these monsters, Duodecimo, just like before, let them pass through his body. There was no threat in those monsters, so he focused his attention back on Yuki, who was in the gravity bubble.

"Was that your plan? Wait for me to be distracted so you could find an opening in my dimension? How unfortunate~... As justice, I will never—"

However, he hadn't finished speaking when a sword pierced his heart.

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