Although at first we were in a hopeless defensive situation, we gradually got used to the attacks and were searching for a way to land a decisive blow while also blocking Dark Fenrir’s attacks.

First, I realised that Dark Fenrir was targeting the Lunar Magic Grass, so as long as I kept it behind me, it would become a deterrent to his only major attack, black lightning.

This way, Dark Fenrir’s attacks will mainly consist of roars and direct attacks, making it much easier to fight.

It may be cowardly, but we can’t afford to lose either.

There seems to be some kind of connection between Mary-chan, who sleeps in this forest, the pervert and the forest witch. We need the seeds of the Lunar Magic Grass at all costs to do something about the 『Staff of Divine Guidance』.

In order to achieve each of our goals, we cannot be selective about the means we use.

As for the pervert, he is currently defending against Dark Fenrir’s attacks on the cardboard box containing Miryl-chan.

It seems that a cardboard box alone isn’t enough when facing Dark Fenrir, so the pervert directly protects her.

“U~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~on! !”
“Holy Ice Pacify”

The roar came flying again, but Anna quickly used magic to remove the abnormal status.

“This guy!”

I fired my Saiga at the stiffened state after tanking the roar, but at the same time, Dark Fenrir enveloped itself in something like black lightning.

The bullets I fired got deflected by the black lightning, and I was unable to inflict any damage on Dark Fenrir.

“Is it no good……”

Even though Saiga’s bullets exceed the speed of sound, his reflexes are incredible.

Simply pointing the gun at it is not enough for it to go on the defensive, so Dark Fenrir is reacting to the fired bullets and defending itself.

Even though it has fallen, it is still a divine beast.

That being said, it’s not that it can’t be defeated, but we also can’t repel it.

As this battle continued, the sky visible through the trees gradually began to brighten.

“…..dawn?”
“Allen! Hurry and get the Lunar Magic Grass!”

Responding to the shrill voice of the pervert on top of the cardboard box, I went to check on the Lunar Magic Grass and found a single large blue seed in the spot where the flower had been just a moment ago.

“Cut it in half and eat it quickly!”
“Ahh!”

I rush over to the Lunar Magic Grass and pluck its seeds.

“Gu~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o! !”
“I won’t let you!”

Dark Fenrir charged forward with a roar. However, the pervert and the forest witch used magic to weaken its momentum, and Anna attacked with her sword, pushing Dark Fenrir back.

I took advantage of that and split the Lunar Magic Grass seed in half with the knife I had.

“Anna!”
“Yes!”
“Gu~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o! !”

Dark Fenrir charged again.

“Allen! Anastasia! Hurry!”

Before I knew it, the pervert and the forest witch had come over from the cardboard box and were somehow managing to stop the attack.

“Ah!”

I handed half of the seed to Anna and put the other half in my mouth.

It’s hard and extremely bitter, but now’s not the time to be thinking about that.

I chew quickly, endure the bitterness, and swallow it whole.

The next moment, I was overcome by an unpleasant sensation, as if all the blood in my body was flowing backwards. What’s more, I gradually lost sight of my surroundings to the point where I had the illusion of floating in space.

“Ah, ugh… A-Anna…”

I couldn’t help but call Anna’s name.

“Al….len….”

It seemed that Anna was also experiencing the same sensation, as I heard her reply with a pained voice.

Remembering where Anna was standing, I reached out and felt a soft warmth touch my hand, and that warmth grabbed my outstretched hand.

Oh, it’s Anna.

“Allen…..”
“Anna…..”

We called each other’s names. It felt as if we were floating in complete darkness, and might just disappear, but this warmth was holding us together.

As I endured the unpleasant sensation, relying on Anna’s warmth, suddenly all my senses returned.

“Ah, this is…..”

Suddenly, my vision cleared, and I could feel a terrifying amount of magical power flowing through my body.

And in front of me is Anna, her eyes closed, her brow furrowed in pain.

When I squeezed her hand a little tighter, Anna’s pained expression suddenly softened.

“Anna? Are you okay?”
“Al…len…..yes”
“Oh, I’m glad.”
“Allen, are you…..”

We are relieved that each other is safe.

“U~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~on!!”

However, Dark Fenrir roared at us.

“That’s right! Damn it!”

Thanks to that, I remember that we are currently in the middle of a battle, and check on the pervert, the forest witch, and Miryl-chan, who was hiding in the cardboard box.

Thereupon, I saw the forest witch kneeling, and the pervert is back on the cardboard box, but he looks completely worn out.

“Are you all right?”

I called out to the forest witch who was nearby.

“…..It seems to have been a success. Judging from that, your magical powers must exceed Dark Fenrir’s.”
“Eh?”