
Kisuke notices that Medusa is secretly planting magic circles all over the place while he leads the Chimera to a place where most people are just like he did. Kisuke had already warned him that he could not use his stone gazes as he could tell that there was some sort of Divinity within these monsters that specifically protected them from Medusa's eyes. He might be able to pass protection if he strengthened his eyes, but with the Mana required, it was not worth it, So, are these people Athena's pets? Maybe I should ask him later?' Kisuke thought while avoiding the sting of the Manticore while continuing to inspect the place and focusing more on the owl statue.
'Hmm? Whatisthis? The amount of intent from the statue was reduced? Are they going?' Kisuke's attention is caught because he knows that the number of spectators is reduced. But he put it aside for now because he was more interested in what Medusa was doing. After a few minutes, Medusa placed the last magic circle and began to fight the Chimera for real, decapitating all of her heads in one minute.
He also tries to save Ana when they all see Chimera's corpse fall but fails because Petter holds it tightly.
Petter then gestured to his remaining subordinates all the remaining monsters he had obtained from someone. A total of 7 Chimera and 3 Manticore.
"A-impossible..." Medusa muttered, "Where did you get all these extinct beasts?"
'Bouthed? If that was true, did they hide some of them in secret or did they artificially create these beasts? Either way, it seems like they are preparing something if not for a simple hobby or entertainment.' Kisuke pondered after hearing Medusa's words. Although these ferocious beasts were quite weak individually, if they could make his army, then they could dominate the lower levels.
"I have no obligation to answer your question... Just beat this whole thing and I'll give this girl to you." Petter replied with a sneer.
'Yes ... Isn't that comfortable? What are they trying to accomplish?' Kisuke thought for a moment and some possibilities appeared in his head, 'Hmm... They were aware of Medusa's ability and they wanted her to encourage her to use it?' With that in mind, Kisuke made some changes in his plan, Adding to the fact that the man using the spear had almost no killing intent... Everything becomes much easier~. Now I just need to prepare for the appearance of a god.'
Medusa retreated to her side waiting for her response.
"I don't think I can do this..." Kisuke spoke with a frown on his face. The black cat, Yoruichi jumped back into his arms.
Medusa sighed, "Go... I'll protect you. The teleportation circle is not far from here..."
'He was expecting this, huh? Well, that's better.' "...Thanks..."
Kisuke turned around to run towards the magic circle that led to the Dimensional Gap but not before secretly releasing several hidden surveillance cameras.
He and Yoruichi know that Medusa received the damage aimed at Kisuke by fending him off with her chains and daggers. And if it was unavoidable and or could not be blocked by his weapon, he would use his own body to do the job. Kisuke and Yoruichi did not say anything witnessing this, but Kisuke was able to sense that Yoruichi's claws were digging into his skin and he patted his head to comfort him.
'You better help him escape from this hell...' Yoruichi sends a telepathic message to Kisuke using their body contact as a channel. That way, it will not be detected by anyone.
'understand...' A simple answer came from Kisuke but Yoruichi knew that was the most convincing answer he could get.
As they stepped into the magic circle and the circle began to move them, they stared at Medusa one last time. His uniform is ragged but he still has a smile on his face, though, a little sad, "...Be careful..."
Kisuke can tell that he has already decided to die in this place. He wanted to knock his head but stopped himself because he could do it later, "Thank you... And this is not the end." Those were the words he had left behind before he was transferred to the Dimensional Gap where no ordinary creature could survive.
Yoruichi must cover himself with Reiatsu-Ki to resist the 'traction' of 'nothingness', but he does not transform himself back into human form and remains in Kisuke's arms.
Kisuke doesn't need to cover himself with Reiatsu-Ki like Yoruichi because his Hierro can protect him well. Pointing his finger at the air, Kisuke used Descorrer to immediately move himself and Yoruichi to different points in the Dimensional Gap to keep watch if someone or something followed them.
He examined his surroundings again one last time before taking out a projector in the form of a sphere that projected a holographic image of what was happening inside the colosseum. Just as he was about to calm down, Kisuke felt the disturbance of the space beside him and immediately strengthened his Hierro to the maximum level and finished off Benihime. Yoruichi changes back into his human form and immediately activates Shunko to prepare to reply every second.
But who appeared beside them was very familiar and both of them heaved a sigh of relief. Kisuke shook his head wryly as he still managed to follow them here despite being careful with their movements, 'How does he follow us?'
Regardless of their reaction, the gothic lolita, Ophis approached them and curiously looked at Kisuke, more specifically, his empty form. He curiously touches his mask with his tiny hands and Kisuke lets it go. After a few seconds, he lost interest and released his hand from her and said, "...The cake..." While looking straight at Kisuke's blackened eyes.
Kisuke chuckled and patted his head. He sat down cross-legged and invited her to sit on it. Ophis immediately followed her intentions and sat down. Kisuke took out a plate of chocolate chip cookies and started feeding it with his left hand while his right hand placed the projector in front of them to see what was happening in Medusa.
Yoruichi also changes back into his cat shape and rests on Kisuke's head. Unlike Ophis, she had no appetite to enjoy cake as Medusa suffered.
Currently, Medusa summoned her Spring to deal devastating damage to all the beasts that turned her into minced meat. Although powerful, he had to use his own blood for the catalyst and most of his Mana to do just that. Now there was only a little mana left that was enough just to strengthen his body for a while.
Medusa did not waste her chance when everyone was dissatisfied with her attack and grabbed Ana and ran towards the magic circle. Kisuke and Yoruichi knew that something was wrong with the girl that Medusa was trying to save because the impact of her previous attack woke her up and now radiated ill will towards Medusa.
And as per their expectations, Medusa was stabbed right in the heart by 'Ana', "Kisuke..." Yoruichi.
"Not now... They had no intention of killing him yet, and it seemed like he would not die from the stab in his heart... Is it because of the god's physiology?" Kisuke answers and calms Yoruichi down.
They grimaced when it was revealed that 'Ana' was actually using Ana's real skin to disguise herself, "Now I understand how she managed to evade our detection... Though disgusting, it's very effective."
When Medusa activates Blood Fort Andromeda out of anger, Kisuke's camera loses its signal. In a split-second consideration, he drilled a very small hole through the field Medusa had prepared by using Descorrer to rebuild the connection with the camera. Although doing so would risk revealing their existence and position, but he did have other options.
Yoruichi asked, "Is this the magic he prepared earlier? The effect is strong and can lock the space quite effectively, but it's too troublesome to set."
When Teny reveals the olive tree to fight Medusa's magic, it immediately attracts Kisuke, "Did I bring a shovel?" And started rummaging through his stuff, "Oh... I've got~."
"What you put in your inventory. Although the space is almost unlimited, you should not store too many items..." Yoruichi's eyes twitched.
"Can't! See how comfortable it is!? I got a shovel just for situations like this!"
"..."
"Sister girl! Please stop this!!! This is not what you promised me!" Kisuke and Yoruichi noticed after hearing these words.
Teny turned to face Elexa panting, "Of course ... If I succeed then I will stop this tradition. But unfortunately, I failed to pull him out of it."
"What are you talking about? Shouldn't we stop this to stop the tradition!?"
"No... You misunderstood. Athena wanted certain conditions to be met and the mission of the Perseus Clan was to achieve these conditions. But over the years, it became a contest as to who could kill these monsters first, forgetting their original purpose. ."
"Do you have an idea for what it is?" Yoruichi asked Kisuke who was starting to think.
"No... But of course, this is related to that disgusting chain." Kisuke answered.
"Ah... A chain that has the same effect as a 'Hell Chain' but is more disgusting?" Yoruichi refers to the chains that bind those who commit heinous crimes as Humans in their previous world.
"Really... But this chain is like a curse that binds someone for no reason and I think there are also hidden abilities related to the gods... Every time Medusa dies, her soul gets dragged into the Dimensional Gap and you know how hard this place is. For someone who is only soulful, it is amazing that Medusa survives and comes back to life at all times." Kisuke mutters.
"Yep... As Shinigami, we cannot close our eyes to this... Even Aizen would probably release him if it was convenient for him... He wouldn't try to take the position of Soul King if he didn't care about these things ~." Kisuke sighed as he recalled his days in the previous world. Although they are hostile, they do not hate each other because they are just contrary to the ideals.
"Hey, Kisuke... Stop daydreaming and look at this~." Yoruichi patted his head to attract his attention.
Teny had just told Medusa that Kisuke died because of her.
"...What did you say...?" They then heard Medusa's unusual voice.
"What's wrong? Did she have to react that much with the man who had just left her alone to take care of herself?" Kisuke asks Yoruichi who is more proficient than him in terms of understanding women.
"Basic stupid~! Just listen to it." Yoruichi already knew where this conversation was headed and instead of listening, he only saw as Kisuke's reaction changed.
"No..." Refusing to believe what Teny had just said, he desperately searched for an excuse that could reverse such a conclusion, "No! That's not true..."
Teny looked back at Medusa who made a desperate and surprised face, "Hmm? What's the matter? Why are you so desperate now?"
"No... He's not dead... It was Kisuke anyway... He can get out of the Dimensional Gap well..."
"...Wait..." Teny watched him more closely with sparkling eyes, "Could it be... You fell in love with that man?"
"...What's?" Medusa involuntarily muttered.
A while later, Teny started trembling and laughed out loud, "Ahahahaha!!! Now, this is the best! Who would have thought a man-hating man like you would fall for a random man!?"
"Hey, Yoruichi. He guessed wrong, right?" Kisuke.
"No ~." Yoruichi chuckled, "I know you already have a hunch that this might be the case."
"That's not true..." Kisuke tried to refute his words, but deep down, what he said was the truth.
"Is that what you really believe? During this time you unconsciously turn your eyes to their feelings. Despite knowing how they really feel, you continue to refuse to believe them inside your head. Isn't this the reason why Sona-chan ran away? like that?"
"..." - ".Kisuke could not say anything.
"And you have tried to keep your hands away from them ..."
"..."
Seeing that he still could not answer, Yoruichi asked, "Is it because of me?"
"Yes. I can't do that because I already have you..." Kisuke did not hesitate to answer.
"But they are slowly destroying your defenses."
"..."
"Sooner or later, you won't be able to resist it anymore."
Kisuke knew what he was saying lately, the harder it was for him to deny their progress, "... Excuse me... Are you still going to stay with me even so?"
Yoruichi suddenly changed back to his human form and hugged Kisuke from behind and bit his right ear before whispering, "I'm angry?"
"About my infidelity?"
"No. I'm angry that you asked me that question... What would you do if I told you I'd leave you?"
"Hmmm... Even if you say that, I won't let you go at all costs unless you don't love me anymore..."
"Good... And I will never not love you... Remember that."
"Do you have to say that in double negative form?"
"Who cares about that. Content is what matters ..."
"So in other words..I was allowed to touch them? Why?"
"It's hard to see you holding back when we should be enjoying our lives to the fullest." Yoruichi sighed, And I knew that today would come sooner or later when the girls started to gather around you... And they were also not normal girls who would give up.'
"Wait on! Based on your words, are you going to look for another man for yourself!? I know I'm a hypocrite here, but I won't allow that!!!"
Yoruichi used his elbow to hit Kisuke's head, "Stupid base! Of course not! I don't have that tendency!"
"Hehehe, of course, I know that."
"Just one more."
"Go, my dear~."
"Nobody can or will replace me as number one!"
"I will never replace you with anything."
"Good! Let's talk about this later in our own time. First of all we have to focus on what happened to Medu-chan. Doesn't look good."
Ophis ignored their quarrel and simply enjoyed the cake.