I opened fire on Genm, who was getting back up, raining down a storm of light bullets. His regeneration didn't matter.
"You--!"
Genm's scream was drowned out by the thunderous roar of the explosions. I kept pulling the trigger, then gave the Para-Blaygun a light shake, and a ridiculous number of bullets fired off.
"I can see right through you!"
I grabbed a high-speed energy item to dodge the White Snake closing in on me from behind.
Just as Genm, who had finally caught his breath after the barrage of attacks, was about to relax, a 'Clone' appeared, and six flaming punches exploded. They crushed the house and detonated, setting the wooden building on fire.
"Gah!! You son of a b****!! What the hell is going on?!"
It's been like this the whole time.
"I'm glad you invited me here. I can fight to my heart's content without any interruptions. I'm a little worried about Vlad, though."
I was in a place that looked like a traditional samurai residence. Genm had brought me here with a spherical device he pulled out. He said he could create a 10-kilometer-square world based on his favorite fantasy world.
He said he'd torment me here until he was satisfied, without any meddling, but as you can see, it hasn't turned into a contest. It's not even a fight.
His invincibility is completely useless against the 'function to directly inflict damage' that's built into Paradox. The truth is, when I actually fought him, the only thing that was scary about him was his invincibility.
It felt like he, not unlike a certain Accelerator from A Certain Magical Index, had gotten arrogant from his invincibility and neglected all other training. It's a strange feeling to think that this is the guy who had been a pain in the neck until now.
People with invincibility or similar abilities tend to be careless about getting hurt or shot. It's natural since they're immortal, but it's especially pronounced with this guy, probably because he got his invincibility without the proper preparation.
The same goes for how he handles his Stand. His powerful Stand is only used for cheap shots from behind. It would be harder to attack him if he just kept it close by, but all he thinks about is taking out the enemy's DISC. Is Genm controlling it now? It seems like it would move better if he just let White Snake act on its own.
All in all, he's a failure. In a game, he's the type who relies on a powerful weapon or move and becomes completely helpless once his strategy is understood and countered.
That's a pretty high-and-mighty thing for me to say, but this is happening because I've been lucky.
Without the power of Paradox, I wouldn't have been able to break through Dangerous Zombie's defense, and without a Stand, I wouldn't have been able to handle White Snake.
If I had lacked either one, I would have easily lost.
He was probably planning to use Zombie's invincibility to block all attacks, then use White Snake to sneak up and neutralize the enemy by pulling out their DISC, and then finish them off once they were helpless... It's a powerful strategy that could take down a strong opponent, given the potential of his abilities. It's not hard to see why he'd rely on it.
I never thought about fighting a Stand with a Stand in a straightforward way... not against someone who can't even use it properly.
I sighed under my mask.
I'm starting to feel sorry for him. It's like I'm bullying someone weak.
"How about you surrender already? It pains me to keep beating up someone from the same hometown."
Attacking someone one-sidedly isn't a pleasant feeling. This guy killed Yasuwaki and attacked Ainharuto and Kirin, but the former was a good-for-nothing, and the latter only caused harm to my arm (which I cut myself), so my motivation for fighting him isn't all that strong. Even when he hurt Asuna and the others, I feel like that's just part of the game when you're in a fight.
If he surrendered, nothing would make me happier.
"Kuku, kukukuku, kukukukuku!!"
Creepy. Why is this guy laughing?
"You're a kind junior, aren't you? No wonder those girls are so soft."
"Huh?"
"You're already so sure you've won in the middle of a death match? That's what pisses me off about you, you're just like that goddamn bastard!!!!"
That goddamn bastard?
"This world revolves around me. There shouldn't be anything that doesn't go my way!! I was chosen by God!!"
"That's a terrible delusion."
It really is a terrible delusion.
We're special, no doubt. Our abilities and backgrounds are far more valuable than talent or bloodline. We still don't know much about this world or why we were brought here.
But there's no way that--!!
I instantly moved away.
Attacks came flying at me from all directions.
"Ouch!!"
I was sniped from a distance as I jumped to dodge an attack. How many people are there?!
I think I recognized some of the faces. I was surrounded by a dozen or so girls. And I'm sure there are more hiding.
"Hey, hey, hey. What a harem."
"Surprised? They're all my women. And there are still more. I've been using this place as a breeding den. You're a man, you get it, right? You suddenly get the urge to have a little fun when you're out. So I pick out a few girls and keep them here for when that happens."
That's something even I've never done.
"And you forced yourself on them?"
"Yeah, so what?"
It's a sex crime, of course it's wrong!
The girls were well-dressed, but their eyes were lifeless as they looked at me. Given this guy's past behavior and their attitude, it's easy to figure out what kind of person he is.
No, I already knew he wasn't a "good guy" by the world's standards, especially since he's with Vlad.
"This world is a world that fulfills my wishes. Anything that doesn't go my way is useless. You girls!! I taught you before!! This guy is the same as me. You might get something good if you kill him, kuku..."
All their weapons were aimed at me at once. They've been very thoroughly trained.
"I've been kicking your ass all this time. So you're telling me that the fear and control won't break? I would think this is the chance of a lifetime for all of you to be free from this guy."
I directed the last part to the girls around me, but the effect was weaker than I expected.
"It seems useless, junior. They're going to obey me."
From their perspective, I'm just another guy like the one who's been tormenting them. It's no wonder they don't look at me favorably. This is just guilt by association.
"Seriously, these girls are so easy to handle. They have nice faces and bodies, and they're so stupidly honest. They easily believe whatever they're told, and if you take a hostage, they'll do anything. I don't even need any abilities."
"By the way, where are the other girls?"
"At my house, of course. You've got yours, haven't you? It's over there."
"I see."
That's all I needed to hear. I know what I'm going to do next. I'll beat this guy to a pulp and free the people there too.
"More importantly, what are you going to do, junior? You're not going to attack these pathetic girls who are just doing what I say, are you? My kind junior, you wouldn't attack them if you knew that 'a harsh punishment awaits anyone who passes out during this fight,' would you?"
"You're the worst."
I could see the girls' rigid bodies stiffen at Genm's words. Genm seemed pleased that I, who had been so nonchalant until now, had spoken with such genuine contempt.
"Kih, don't say that. I'll take good care of your girl from now on... do it."
'High-speed'・'High-speed'
I got close to Genm before the attacks could reach me.
'5-Hit Combo!'
"A Knight Dies Not with an Empty Hand! Knight of Honor!!"
A powerful, roaring blow was about to strike him.
"Here you go."
"Eek!"
"!!"
Genm used a nearby girl as a shield.
I can't cut her. I managed to twist my body and divert the attack in the wrong direction. But that left me in an unnatural position.
"White Sna--"
"Dark Shadow!!"
Just in the nick of time.
"He's getting his composure back...!!"
I was pulled back by Dark Shadow, narrowly avoiding White Snake's arm. It was a simple but effective counter.
I was being pulled farther and farther away from Genm.
The wall of girls was too much of an obstacle. They attacked me as if clinging to a spider's thread leading to hell. It was because they thought if they defeated me, they might become free.
I saw him sitting with his legs crossed in the back. He looked like a king, having his subordinates fight for him.
"Come on, work harder, kuku. Your benevolent king is cheering for both of you, hihi."
He must not even consider this a fight anymore; he's even canceled his transformation. He feels like he's just watching a show.
Occasionally, White Snake attacks as well. The girls are one thing, but this guy's attacks are seriously dangerous. If I get hit, it could be game over.
This situation is very difficult, but there's only one problem.
It's this:
"How do I get past the wall of girls he's created...?"
That's the only thing that matters.
Honestly, it's not a problem if the girls chasing me pass out. That's because,
"If I win, their punishment won't matter."
All I have to do is free them all.
But it's not good to rush in recklessly. He must have thought about this too, as he kept two girls close to him. He probably plans to use them as a shield if necessary. And if I get hit by White Snake's counterattack, it's over.
I lightly jumped, dodging a swung sword, and thought. I guarded against the flying bullets with my weapon. I can tell from fighting them that I won't lose to these girls with Paradox.
As long as I'm careful of just White Snake--
"...Huh?"
Problem.
"What the hell is that...!!"
I saw something unbelievably massive. It wasn't a practical shape like a fighter jet or a tank, but I knew at a glance that it was a powerful weapon. Yet, it also looked like a work of art. It was far beyond a battleship or an aircraft carrier. If I had to describe it, it was a fortress.
"Well, games need a time limit, don't they? So, I'm going to join the fun, and this thing's first test drive. Try not to die, and do your best."
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Uranus System
A large-scale weapon from the anime version of Heaven's Lost Property. It's the ace up the sleeve of the tactical angelicoid, Ikaros. It has multiple weapons and a freely moving arm, and it can fly at high speeds.
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The missiles launched weren't aimed at me but scattered randomly.
In an instant, the area was engulfed in flames. It's a horrible thing to do, like stepping on an ant, but the quality of this attack is too high.
Even the girls who were attacking me were desperately running away to avoid being caught in the blast. But the scale of the attack was too large.
"This is bad!!"
I grabbed a girl who was about to be left behind and ran. One, then two, and the number of girls I was carrying grew. The flames blocked my escape, and missiles rained down from the sky without end.
"I can't tell you to get away...!!"
It's better to protect them than to let them run. I changed the Para-Blaygun to gun mode and got another 'Clone'. Bullets fired from the three divided barrels. I shot down the missiles with a trick shot, using 'Billiards with a Gun'.
There was no safe place anymore.
"Kuku, hahaha, hahahahahaha!!! Die, die, dieee!! Everyone just die!!"
He had become the embodiment of destruction, and his disgusting laughter echoed as he trampled the world.
"WE MANAGED TO GATHER EVERYONE! THIS GUY IS RIDICULOUS!!!"
"Thanks for your help!!"
Dark Shadow's assistance was top-notch. But the situation was only getting worse for me.
I glanced back and saw 13 girls. Some were huddled and trembling, some were standing and bracing themselves for anything, and some were comforting those who were crying.
"That guy...!!"
I gritted my teeth at how much more of a bastard he turned out to be than I expected. I was prepared for him to rape the girls he summoned, but I didn't think he was the kind of person who could kill them with a laugh.
And this distraction was a mistake.
"You idiot!! The front!!"
"Watch out--!!"
"!! Whoa!!"
Despite the warnings from Dark Shadow and the girls, I was caught by the arm. The strength was incredible. I couldn't even budge.
"Ha! You look great!!"
I was thrown with a terrifying speed. I spun so haphazardly that I felt sick.
'Steelization'
I was shot down by a missile. Even though I defended myself, my transformation was undone.
"Ugh, ah..."
My consciousness was hazy.
What am I doing? I let my guard down because my opponent was so underwhelming, and I got myself into a disadvantageous situation. I was so confident that all I had to do was overcome one problem, and now I'm lying here so miserably. I was the one who was underestimating him!
I felt ashamed of myself, and at the same time, anger welled up inside me.
I won't be careless anymore. I won't show any mercy.
I called out my final trump card.
A dazzling light and a huge shockwave shook the town. The dull silver reflected the sunlight. The superweapon that inherited the genes of the King of the Monsters made the world tremble.
―――――――GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
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