He pulls Elysia's hand and moves away from the attackers.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell is going on?

Let's get out of here!

　I shouted to the confused Gran.
　Gran and Mize are startled, but follow me and Elysia as we flee.

　The bloody sword that the attacker took out was, upon closer inspection, the exact same sword that Elysia had used during the entrance exam.

　Perhaps Elysia had used that sword to kill Roberto.
　However, Elysia had no intention of coming back alive, so she had left it at the scene.

　It was foolish to say the least.
　But maybe she had no choice.
　She hadn't thought about what would happen after she got her revenge from the beginning.

"I'm not letting you go.

　The assailant jumped over us as we fled, and stood in front of us again.
　It was an advanced "toughness". I clicked my tongue.
　Just then, Gran clenched his fist and stood up to the attacker.

"Gran, stop!

"No!

　There was no time to stop him. Gran thrust out his fist.
　There was a roar as if a cannon had been fired. Gran's fist had that much power.

　However, the attacker easily blocked the cannonball with one hand.

"What?

I'll say it again. I'm only here for the woman.

　The assailant said without following up on the confused Gran.
　As Gran retreated, a cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Gran, take Mize and run somewhere.

　A hushed voice tells him.

"......, what about you guys?

"We're leaving too. ...... Don't worry, we'll catch up soon.

　The assailant says he won't touch anyone but Elysia, but most people don't believe the word of the enemy.
　If there is a difference in the strength of the allies, the weaker ones may be taken hostage, in that order.
　Gran is a man who has experienced war. You should know that you should not move in a huddle in a situation like this.

"d*mn, I don't know what's going on, but I believe in you, Twight!

　With that, Gran fled with Mize.
　The assailant watched the two flee in silence, then glared at me.

You can run, too. You can run, too. If you give me that woman, I promise I won't touch anyone else.

"If you don't give me ......, you'll give me your hand.

That's right. ---- That's right.

　The assailant turned to the right and unleashed a flash of horizontal cleave.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

　The opponent's skill is high. It would be disadvantageous to go head-to-head.
　I immediately activated "Toughness" to block the attacker's second strike, and turned back toward Elysia.

Elysia!

"......!

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've.
　I need to regain my position. You turn into a side street and continue on, wary of the assailant's pursuit.

I told you I wasn't going to let you go.

　Instantly, a crescent-shaped slash came from behind.
　You can't defend yourself in time.
　I rushed to protect Elysia. Instead, I was hit by the slash.

"G!

"Twight!

　Elysia, who was running next to me, screamed and stopped.
　It's not a fatal wound.

　It was not a fatal wound.
　But it stopped her in her tracks.
　The assailant closes in on me.

"You move well, but you're only a student.

　The next moment, the attacker says.
　The blade pierced my stomach.

"Ha-ha.

　A thud. A heavy, sickening sound came from inside me.
　The assailant quickly pulled back the sword he had stabbed into my stomach.
　As soon as the sword was removed, a large amount of red liquid poured out of my stomach and mouth.

　The spell that strengthens my entire body, the "Tough Body," is broken.
　I fell to my knees and slowly laid down on the cold ground.

"Lies ...... to eight ............?

　Elysia looked down at me as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
　It's okay, it's okay. I was tempted to tell her that, but I couldn't move my lips.



"Elysia ............, escape .......

　I spit out a bright red liquid and spoke.
　I don't care if these are my last words. With that in mind, I told her.

　She has finally realized the beauty of having a future.
　She's looking forward now, and I don't want her to die.
　Even if it means my death.

Come on, get out of here. ......!

Run!

　I'm not sure if my desperate words were powerful enough, but Elysia ran away without even looking aside.