After defeating the swordsman strengthened by the Reishougan, we proceeded to the back of the laboratory.
　After walking down a narrow, dark corridor for a while, we came to a slightly larger, dimly lit room.

(......There's something in there.)

　I can feel someone breathing in the darkness.

"Thor-Sammons, is it?

　As the doctor asked this, a short woman in a black cloak emerged from the far end of the room.

　She has light red hair that hangs outward.
　Her eyes are always sharp and sullen.
　She was Thor Sammons, one of the black gang that kidnapped Leah.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I'm sorry, but we don't have much time. I'm sorry, but I don't have time for this. I'll tell you more later. ......?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web.

　And then.

I'm not sure what to say.　You're just as single-minded as your information, Kuro Fist!

　The other Thor appeared from behind the (・・・・) Thor.

"And there are two Thor's ......?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　And then.

"Turn it into... Mimic Art!

　The moment Thor said that.

　As soon as Thor said that, a white clay-like substance overflowed from her sword, and it began to move in the shape of Dr. Leia.

I knew it. ....... I hit him with a soul suit that was a copy of Thor himself. I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

　The teacher's eyes were sharp as he calmly analyzed his opponent's soul armor.

I've heard you're a musclehead, but ....... I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

　It seems that he is going to participate in the fight himself while moving the copy.

"...... Allen, Rose. You guys go ahead.

　He said in a low voice so that only we could hear.

"I'm not sure how good my copy is, but ....... I don't know how good my copy is, but it's going to be a pain in the ass if it comes after you.

　If that copy is exactly as strong as the teacher, .......

　If that copy is exactly as strong as the teacher, Rose and I will be beaten hand and foot.

And ...... we don't have much time left. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. I'll go after her as soon as I've defeated this thing.

"Okay, sir.

　Dr. Leia herself knows best what she's doing.
　In that sense, I think it's best to leave this to her.

Let's go, Rose!

Ah!

　We both agreed, and Rose and I immediately ran to the back of the lab.

　Thor watched us without saying a word.
　Apparently, her role was to keep Dr. Leia here.

　We continued running down the corridor, and came to a room that was even bigger than the previous one.

　But there...

"You're here, ......!

"The intruder is ...... eliminated, not ......!

　There were so many swordsmen that it was ridiculous to count them.

This is .......

Oh, this is going to be a long game. ......

　There are a hundred, maybe ...... two hundred .......

　In the right hand of their bleary-eyed, breathing heavily on their shoulders, they were holding a distorted form of soul armor.
　All of them are probably enhanced swordsmen who have taken the Reishoumaru.

　The moment Rose and I drew our swords and took our respective stances.

"Whoa-ohh-ohh!

"Aaahhhh!

　They charged at us all at once with tremendous speed.
　They charged at us all at once with tremendous speed. We were momentarily overwhelmed by the shouts and roars of 200 of them.

"--DIEEEEEEEEEEEE!

　"--DIE!" I blocked a powerful slash down in front of me.

"......?

　A tremendous shock ran through both my arms.

(What kind of ...... stupidity is ......?

　I'm not sure if it was the effect of the Reishoumaru or the power of the enhanced soul gear.

　I'm not sure which it is, but the swordsman in front of me boasted uncommon strength.

　But I can't lose to a false power that relies on drugs!

"Whoa-ohh-ohh-ahh!

　I won the head-on battle of strength and used the momentum to slash him with a kesa-kiri.

"What ......?　I'm not sure what to do.



　They probably didn't expect to be outmatched.

　The enhanced swordsmen were greatly shaken.

"Let's go, Rose!

Aah!

　And then, one by one, we slayed all of the enhanced swordsmen one by one - we had already disabled over fifty of them.

　The battle situation is leaning heavily in our favor, there's no doubt about it.

　But...

It's not good at this point. ......

　Ahead of us is a powerful enemy: Zaku Bombar.
　I can't afford to waste my strength in this place.

　On top of that, time is running out.
　This is not the time to be stranded here.

(d*mn it, what should I do? ......)

　A sense of frustration began to rise up in me, and slowly my heart began to burn.

Just when I was beginning to feel my heart slowly burning... "Dye me the scarlet cherry tree!

　A large, beautiful cherry tree suddenly appeared.
　At the same time, Rose's movements became much faster.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family.

"Rose, Rose, Rose!

It's not good for the two of us to be worn out here. --Allen, you go first!

But .........

　I'm not sure what to say.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to do.　If you're looking for the right person for the right job, I should stay. ......

　Should I go or should I let Rose go?
　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that.

I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　Rose looked me right in the eye and said it clearly.
　There was a strong resolve and determination in her words.

　As if in response to her feelings, the cherry tree grew with a cracking sound.

　Receiving her feelings, I said.

"Okay, thank you.

　I said briefly, and ran out of the room to cross it.

　Then.

"You're making me go aaaaahhh ......!

"Stop at the ......!

　"!" The enhanced swordsmen jumped at me at once.

"Huh?

　The moment I took a stance to intercept them...

I'm not sure what to do.

　It's like a muddy stream of cherry blossom flurries that swallowed them up in a flash.

"Goooooooooooooooooooooo!

　I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not, but it's a good thing.

Go!

Oh, thank God!

　With Rose's help, I headed deeper into the laboratory.
　After running through a maze of winding paths, I came to a large room that looked like a gymnasium.

　It was well lit, and I could tell at a glance who was waiting for me at the far end.

"Zaku Bombar......!

Hahahahaha!　I knew you'd come, sparkling gem!

　I knew you'd come, glittering gem!" He carried a large sword around his neck, like a burnt cross, with a belligerent smile on his face.

"Where's ...... Leah?

　There's no sign of her anywhere in this large room.

"Just below here, I think.

　Zaku then thrust his greatsword into the floor.

...... I hope she's okay?

"Don't worry. I'm still alive and kicking. ...... Well, I'm sure you're hungry.

　When I heard that, I patted my chest, relieved for a moment.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I've finally made it this far,.......

　With the help of Lizzie, Leia, and Rose, I finally got a chance to get Leah back.

(The only thing left to do is to slay the enemy in front of me. ......!

　I slowly drew my sword and took a seiken stance.

Let's go.

"Hahaha!　Don't be shy, come at me anytime!

　Immediately after that, I instantly reduced the distance between me and Zaku to zero.

That was fast!　--＜Blaze Shield!

　In a spur-of-the-moment decision, he deployed a huge flame shield in front of him.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　But it doesn't feel as oppressive as it did before.

"Yatagarasu, the Eight of Swords!

　The shield of fire, which was ineffective last time, was easily torn into eight pieces.

"What the hell?



　予想外の展開に驚いたザクは、大きく後ろへ跳び下がって距離を取った.

「ざははっ、やるではないか！　見違えたぞ、アレン＝ロードルッ！」

「まだまだこれからだ……！　行くぞ、ザク＝ボンバールッ！」

　こうして俺とザクの死闘が幕を開けた.