Chapter 22 : "You will not win,

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So I wasn't surprised when she managed a quick 'I accept', but I was quite scared when I felt disappearing in some dark-yellow light only to reappear right in front of the young woman, right a few meters away from where she was standing.

"Then you both better prepared yourselves. We start in 5… 4… 3-"

I tensed up in panic at the sudden countdown, but I quickly took few step backs, both of us creating each six Light Spears and the man pausing a moment to stare at mines.

"You have…" He hummed and then nodded. "If you win I will have to understand how are you doing that funny trick."

Now wasn't that reassuring?

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Raynare jumped high up and tried to get some advantage by maintaining herself up above with her wings, away from direct confrontations.

I gritted my teeth at the fact that she had learned from her recent mistakes, something that crippled my chances of bringing her down to ground-level.

The initial stage of this fight turned out into the same exchange that had happened earlier today, but with a major difference from me.

While my body wasn't as winded as it was back at the Hyoudou residence since I had gotten plenty of rest to recover from the adrenaline rush, my Core hadn't truly been replenished from the previous draining use of costly attacks.

So, when I noticed that the woman seemed to have taken a more careful approach over this battle by keeping away from direct confrontations, I knew I had to find a way to force her down on the ground for me to deal in close quarters.

My first attempt was the first trick that came to my mind, as I planted Silver Lining seals on the ground right below the Fallen Angel and quickly deployed the white ropes of light, with those speeding quickly toward the waiting target.

Much to my minor dismay, this little effort was rendered useless by the quick response of the girl as several of the Spears previously targeting my own 'missile' barrage quickly turned to intercept the strings, shredding them instantly.

I huffed in annoyance as I felt my reserves starting to groan at the continuous drain on them, urging me to find a way to break this stalemate I was losing slowly but steadily.

"You will not win, human!" Raynare yelled with utter conviction in herself, a nervous smile appearing on her face. "I will not accept losing to you, not anymore. It is my pride and my life at stake, and I will not allow you to deny my ambitions!"

I blinked as the number of spears she was producing started to increase once she was done with her speech, forcing me to start dodging the stray weapons passing through my weary defense.

This situation just worsened… a little.

My mind was burning at the various plans that started to flash in and those that were rejected because of some impracticability of the current situation.

It was infuriating how I couldn't use the Lightsaber on her because of how distant she was and the fact she was keeping her distance above me was starting to further irk me. I had to move and-

Slash!

My eyes widened the moment as I saw one of her Spears tear through part of the sleeve of my left arm, a large gash forming on the limb and forcing me to back away with an agony painted in my face.

FUCK! THOSE HURTS!

"Just stay still and accept your death, filthy worm!"

I scowled and resumed my dodging, this time the pain keeping me distracted from formulating any logical plan, but was doing miracles in keeping me sharp in seeing the trajectory of the errant Spears coming for me.

A small thought, a chant repeated furiously in my brain, a mantra of strength and anger.

Hit her.

HIT HER!

I wanted to land a fucking hit on that flying bitch and I was starting to see red the more this butchering continued to leave injuries on me.

A big plan, I wanted to squish her like the annoying mosquito she was and…

I blinked in realization as a good idea popped in my mind at those fury-fueled thoughts I was dealing with.

This place was filled with broken pillars, old benches, and other large projectile I could use against her.

A small smile formed in my face and it was quickly noticed by Raynare.

"Already accepting your fate, human?"

"Me, giving up?" I shot back with an amused tone, ready to chuckle a little at how devious my plot was. "I was just considering how you preach about pride but never about the morals. You strive for some ends, but never consider the means to reach it."

She frowned but I continued.

"That is why I shall be the victor of this fight," I finally let out a brief chuckle. "For I have the moral high ground here!"

At this declaration a snarl left her lips and she starting to push even more energy in her attacks.

But it was too late for her.

Several seals spawned around the unoccupied sections of the Church, the various magical strings wrapping around any large objects that was there for me to use.

The move was draining, but without having the Light Spears further denting at my core, I felt it easier to manage the multiple seals I had produced.

Benches, debris and other broken but sturdy parts of the place were suddenly yanked up and towards the Fallen Angel's unaware state.

The young woman's eyes widened in utter horror at the massive assault directed at her, and I could only guess because she wasn't expecting this much effort from a human like me.

But as she successfully shifted her attention to grind down the rocks and the wood I had thrown at her,

I quickly snapped in action by using one of the Silver Linings to yank myself right on one of the approaching debris and then, while fighting back the sudden pain erupting from my chest at my exhausted core, I jumped up and above the unsuspecting girl.

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