The Crisis World XX

Chap. 90: Cooperation is Held

As I was relaxing, I suddenly felt something that made me feel that danger was coming.

Degh's…

My heart was pounding and instantly my hair stood on end. I don't know what's going on, but it feels really weird. I feel really bad right now.

But I don't seem to be the only one feeling that. The others also felt the same way because we were all silent at the same time. The other expressions also seemed surprised and widened his eyes, I could also feel the beads of sweat from them.

And as if knowing where it came from, we all looked in the same direction. Looking towards the sky, where the fight of Oita-san and Astaroth was fighting.

"What is this strange feeling?" ishikawa-san.

"Eh?! Ishikawa-san also felt it?!" my many.

"I don't think it's just you guys who feel it ..," Herlin said.

"… Yes, we all feel the same way. Not wrong again, this feeling of goosebumps comes from there," said Nimis continued Herlin's words.

It's true that I'm not the only one feeling it. And this strange feeling grew clearer in origin as Nimis pointed towards the sky where Oita-san and Astaroth were fighting. While I was confused, suddenly Cecilia spoke something to me.

"Be careful, Iraya."

"Eh?"

I don't know why he suddenly warned me so, but if Cecilia was already speaking in such a serious tone as this, it meant that I should really listen to her.

"I understand" I muttered little.

**

Meanwhile, they were all alert and frightened. Above the sky, where Oita-san and Astaroth were fighting they still continued their fight until now.

I don't know how many tens of thousands of attacks they each produced but both of them were still able to survive.

Fights, kicks, and everything else has been done by them. All of Astaroth's attacks were successfully held back by Oita-san with her Invisible Hands, while Oita-san's attack on Astaroth seemed to have no impact because she could continue to regenerate.

Tiredness was also impossible not to exist within them at the moment, no matter how strong the person was, they would definitely feel exhausted if fighting two hours without stopping with all their might.

Buuumm…

The back blows were done by them. But this time Oita-san's punch was stronger so it managed to destroy Astaroth's fist so that blood was spewing violently from his hand.

Although he got a great wound that could threaten the lives of others, but for Astaroth it was just a scratch because he could instantly regenerate and his hands back intact as before.

Seeing that repeatedly made Oita-san retreat backwards for a while which made Astaroth astonished and the grin missing from his face changed with a puzzled expression.

"Hmm? Why are you backing out?"

"Hey, are you aware of something?"

"What?"

"Our fight can be a fight without end, you know? Aren't you bored with that?"

"Haha …! Bored?! Of course not, maybe that's why I was born. Destined as a fighter, it means I will continue to fight to the death!"

The answer that Oita-san could have guessed came out of Astaroth's mouth. From his face alone he could tell, that his current opponent was a madman going into battle. His research and creations are only a filler of free time when bored when there are no strong enemies that can be resisted.

Absolutely out of her mind, Oita-san thought. After all, he had always thought that Astaroth was an insane person. Unknowingly Oita-san let out a mute smile that Astaroth was aware of.

"What's so funny?"

"No, I feel stupid for asking you that question."

"If you know that already, now let's continue our fight!"

"No …."

"Eh?"

Oita-san rejected Astaroth's invitation that was ready to fight again. His smile grew wider because he thought Astaroth had forgotten something important and was only focused on him at this time.

"Have you forgotten something, Astaroth? As long as you spend your stamina here to fight with me, the other Exception is destroying the monster humans of your creation. Oh yeah, I forgot about the giant you made, but it looks like they've also managed to beat him."

"Whatchu mean? There's no way they can beat them all while saving people."

"I'm not saying there won't be any casualties, but they will definitely try to reduce them."

"Stop expecting the impossible, you'll regret it."

Oita-san did not respond to Astaroth's words just now, she instead pulled her phone out of her pants pocket. He then looked towards the digital clock on his HP showing at 04.23am. It's been two hours since their fight took place.

"I think they'll be done soon."

"Done? What exactly are you—"

Zzz…

Suddenly the sound of a phone call interrupted Astaroth's speech. He is confused by the call but Oita-san invites Astaroth to pick up the phone first before continuing their conversation.

"Hello …?"

"Boss, it looks like our plan failed."

"Fuck?! What do you mean?!"

The person who called Astaroth was Lennova who was in one of the small interstellar alleys in Tokyo. In addition to reporting his failure, he also got a message from Ivis and Baram if his plans in Osaka and Nagoya also failed.

"Our monsters were defeated by the Exception in their respective cities. Then the Subjects were also defeated by the leaders of Kuni no Hashira" continued Lennova.

"…."

Astaroth could not say anything more. His eyes became dark when he felt very alive and excited. Lennova who realized that Astaroth had not spoken anything then called out to her again.

"Boss, are you still there?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"What's the next plan after this?"

"For now, command Ivis and Baram not to approach Kyoto, the order applies to you as well."

"I understand. But what are you gonna do? Boss …? Boss …?"

Tiits…

Astaroth immediately turned off her phone call without answering any questions from Lennova. While Oita-san who can guess what happened through Astaroth's expression can only smile while asking him something.

"Hows it? Got some good news?"

But Astaroth speaks only a thousand languages. Unable to answer Oita-san's question and just lowered her head while holding her HP.

"Seeing from your facial expression, I don't think the news is very good, huh?"

Kraakk…

Astaroth smashed the HP he had in his grasp into pieces. He then cleaned the remnants of HP from his hand and muttered something.

"This country ... and the people in it .. are all useless."

The once calm night wind suddenly moved as if heading somewhere, that Astaroth was now. The longer the wind that moved towards Astaroth grew more and more and faster until it raised Oita-san's hair and clothes.

"I will destroy you along with this city and the people you love."

At first Oita-san was just waiting for what Astaroth would do after saying those words. But instantly his eyes widened as the strong wind earlier turned into a huge ball of energy above Astaroth's head.

"Oi! What do you want to do?!"

"I want to see your broken face, Murasaki Oita. Besides, I'm sick of playing with you."

"Stupid! There's your men down there! Did you forget?!"

"They are Japanese, I don't need a useless person in my life."

During the talk with Oita-san, Astaroth raised one hand and continued to gather energy which made the energy ball above him even bigger. And not just one ball he made, but three pieces.

The wind that blew was getting louder and so big the ball of energy that covered the moonlight that made the city dark.

Over time the energy ball that was once in the form of plasma solidified and became like a giant stone. And if it were dropped to the surface by Astaroth, then it would be more like a meteor fall.

Once it is considered large enough because it is too big the size of the energy ball, the diameter of one fruit is almost about 100 m. With that cold and cruel gaze, he said a single word before finally dropping that energy ball onto the surface of the earth.

"Dead."

**

While on the surface, the three meteor-like spheres are slowly attracted by the gravity of the earth and down towards the city of Kyoto. Thousands of residents who were fleeing the city could clearly see the three meteors descending on their previous homes.

There's nothing they can do right now. Can only be silent and silent. Many were praying for their own safety, some were crying in fear, various kinds of expressions could be seen from their faces. No exception Yuuki-san and the other orphanage children.

Those who are also one of the refugees can only pray for the safety of their friends in Black Rain, especially Yuuki-san who clasped her hands together and prayed. Then one of the orphanage children asked Yuuki-san.

"Auntie, where is Herlin-neechan?"

That innocent question came out of the mouths of girls who hadn't even gotten into elementary school. But with a calm and friendly smile, Yuuki-san answered her question.

"He's on business right now, but I'm sure after this he'll be reunited with us soon."

"Certainly so?"

Back to where Iraya and the others were at this moment. Yep, come back with me again here. My body could not move because right above my head at this moment, a huge meteor was heading towards me.

"Who did that?" ishikawa-san asked doubtfully.

"I don't know. But most likely .. Our boss" said Nimis.

"Your bosses? Oh, that's right! Did he forget that you guys were here?!"

"Most likely he didn't forget, he did it on purpose" replied Ardenter.

"Forget over that! Now is there anything we can do?!" my many.

But no one answered. Everyone put on a resigned face and seemed ready to accept his death here. I looked at each of them's faces but they were all free, then the last one I asked Herlin.

"Herlin?! Is there nothing you can do?!"

"Maybe if it's just one fruit I can still hold it, even if it's only for a few minutes. But if three .. I'm not so sure."

Herlin was as good as them. Although he gave an answer, but it turned out that it did not help much. Damnit damnit! Am I really going to die here? I haven't even avenged my mother. The person who killed him is still roaming free now. Damnit damnit! Damnit damnit! Damnit damnit!

As I was thinking and cursing myself for being too weak, Cecilia suddenly shouted and told me something. Something has happened in the sky.

"Raya, try to flow your aura into your eyes and look up!"

I followed Cecilia's current instructions and what I saw surprised me. Two giant black hands managed to hold off the two falling meteors. There was even one more extra hand trying to hold off one more meteor, though to no avail.

"That's …."

"The metaphor stopped coming down?"

"There's something holding him back, Oita-san …."

"You mean Murasaki Oita stopped the two meteors alone?" ask Nimis.

"Yes, it's not wrong anymore."

Everyone was shocked by what they saw at the moment. They realize that their hope for life has not been completely lost. Then I realized something when I saw that.

"Herlin!"

"What's wrong?"

"You said you could hold one meteor for a few minutes?"

"true."

"You can do it now, right?!"

Herlin then realized that he could do it. Then he looked for something and approached Mei-senpai who was sitting on the side of the road.

"Mei-senpai, can you help me with something?"

"I'll do what I can!"

"Can I fly with your wind power? I'm gonna learn to balance right now."

"I understand."

Swuush…

Mei-senpai then made a whirlwind that Herlin could ride. Then Herlin climbed on it, although at first he was still difficult to balance himself, but in just a few seconds he could control it well.

"He-Great," praised Mei-senpai.

"There is no time to be amazed, you all help me to destroy it while I hold it. Do you understand?"

We all nodded in unison a sign of understanding. Then Herlin set off towards the top to a meteor that escaped from Oita-san. He raised his hand up and then touched the bottom of the meteor.

Herlin then held his breath and began to circulate the aura that was all over his body into his palm. He took out everything he currently had to withstand the weight of the meteor rocks that were on it.

"HAAAKKHHHH !!!"

His loud shrill scream that he had almost never let out before came out at this moment proving just how heavy the 100-meter-diameter rock was. Then after a moment of effort, the movement of the meteor rock slowed down and completely stopped.

"Be-Success …."

My murmurs were accompanying Herlin's current success, despite having to expend all his energy. Herlin with a breath of breath managed to stop his movements for a while.

"Now!"

Craassh…

The screams that coincided with the release of blood from Herlin's nose and mouth as a result of having to withstand a load that was beyond his ability. I can't let it go much longer or it will reach its limit.

I mounted the horses and poured more aura towards the feet and then darted towards the meteor rock.

With the help of Cecilia's aura that I coated onto Tetsu's sword, I tried to split the giant stone and unsheathed my sword as hard as I could.

"Forward, Iraya!" yelled Tetsu and Cecilia together.

Triying…

Beyond my expectations, I was unable to break through this stone and stopped upon coming into contact with it. Although I initially thought that my slash was not strong enough because I could not penetrate it, but fortunately my guess was wrong.

Kraakk…

The part I was trying to slash slowly began to show cracks that were getting bigger and bigger and spread all over the rock. But it's a pity because the cracks stopped before spreading all over the rock.

I lost my strength and fell back to the surface along with the rock fragments that came from the cracks I made. When I fell down, I saw Herlin whose face looked chaotic due to the large amount of blood flowing from his nose and mouth.

I moved my lips twice that he tried to read and succeeded. I said the words 'sorry' because I still can't destroy all the pieces of the stone. Only about a third.

But Herlin who answered him did not answer my sorry words. Instead he even shouted as if beating the drums of war for others.

"Forward!"

Swuush…

My eyes widened when someone darted very quickly past me who was falling. It was Nimis who entered the rock through the cracks I made.

"What's he doing?" ask Cecilia.

But I can't answer it because I don't know. Even so, I hope whatever he plans to do works.

Swuush…

Then there were two more people darting towards me and Herlin. Ishikawa-san came up to me while Ardenter was helping Herlin, they took us down away from the meteor rock and left Nimis alone inside.

"Ohikawa-san? We can't leave him alone in there" I said weakly.

"She had a plan, the woman told me to take you and Herlin-chan away from her."

"so."

While Nimis who was already at the meteor core then closed his eyes to concentrate on gathering aura. It's gonna do its manager one more time, to blow this rock up from the inside. After his preparations were done, Nimis opened his eyes and tidied up his nurse.

"Hinokami no Chikara: Explosion!"

Buuummm. Duaarrr…

The explosion occurred and destroyed the meteor rock from the inside. Although the remnants still continued to fall to the ground and hit the housing under it, but at least it reduced the impact of the damage.

I who witnessed it could only block the incoming rays too brightly into my eyes with my hands. A very big explosion, and all I had in mind was one.

"In-He blew himself up?!"

"It doesn't seem so. He said that the plan would not take any casualties, so I just agreed to it" Ishikawa-san explained.

"But ... the explosion …."

The two of us finally reached the surface and Ishikawa-san laid me down. I can actually still do healing with Cecilia's aura, but I don't know about anything else. I remember if Cecilia warned me that not everyone fits her aura.

Along with my thoughts just now, Ardenter went down with Herlin who was in his carrier. I went up to him and checked his condition.

"Herlin?!"

"He fainted from exhaustion, but his life was not threatened" Ardenter said.

Herlin was currently like a sleeping person but with a nose and mouth that was spitting out a lot of blood. Lucky his life was not threatened, then came someone else who saved us all.

"It looks like the plan worked" said Nimis, who had just arrived.

Nimis came without the slightest burn even though he was inside a huge fire explosion. Yeah, even though his clothes are now so messed up by the explosion. Realizing that, Ardenter immediately took off his leather jacket and put it on Nimis to cover his slightly exposed body.

"For now, one problem can be solved."

"You're right."

I also just realized that the two meteors held by Oita-san had also been destroyed without a remnant, although I don't know where Oita-san is now.

Zwuusshh…

Suddenly something fell very quickly near us and raised a high dust. As the dust disappeared, I could then clearly see there were two others there. They are Oita-san and Astaroth.

Seriate