Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 123

Receiving Hinata's signal, Fritz move to the edge of the classroom to protect the children.

He looked down at the school grounds from the classroom window on the third floor of the school building and he visualizes an escape route in his mind.

For Fritz, Hinata's order is absolute, he wouldn't think to defy it. Because Hinata's predictions are always right there's no failure in it except in the previous Demon Lord Subjugation War.

It can only be said that the opponent last time was too strong.

Therefore escaping with the children according to the order this time should be the correct thing to do.

Fritz can understand that bringing the children and the information back takes priority above all else, he certainly thinks that the children and himself included will just become hindrance to Hinata.

But still, to just following an order without a reason is not good, so Fritz was assaulted by an uneasy feeling. Or rather, it was Fritz's intuition that made him think so.

As the result, that Fritz and the children's escape would succeed, or so it was.......

(Hinata POV)

Hinata understood the whole layout by looking it from the sky using spatial perception.

By the window are Fritz and the four children. The subjects she must protect, she can't let them get swallowed up by an attack.

"The Hero" walks calmly from the door near the corridor to the chair in front of Yuuki.

The ability of the Hero is equal to her own ability or better than hers.

The story of the Hero sealing the storm dragon Veldora which was the "Dragon kind" she saw when she attacked Tempest was famous.

"Can I really win against that dragon?" According to Hinata's calculation, the chance for her to win against the Storm Dragon Veldora is low.

Though there is no chance of victory, if she thinks about it, the Hero just woke up from a several decades long sleep and it can be assumed that the Hero is not in normal condition. Furthermore, because Yuuki is in control, the Hero might not be able to fully use her ability.

If it's only to restrain her; then it might be possible. That's what Hinata's calculation derived.

Hinata returned her katana to its sheath at once, and takes the posture for iai. And then, she let out an attack to the front, not moving from her spot, using the extreme speed drawing the sword.

ŒBind SlashAstral Bind Slash![1](Hinata)

The flash of the iai concealed it, countless numbers of spirit substance converge on the blade part and turn into innumerable blades that have been released as a soul restraining attack.

The spirit substance that was converted into innumerable blades has the same effect as the talisman.

It's a technique to bind the Astral Body which is the container of the soul not the flesh, one of Hinata's hidden attacks to seal the opponent's movement at the same time as the shockwave from the swiftness of the batoujutsu is released.

The katana is a part of the spiritual armament, it's an arms which was produced from the concretization of spirit's power. Thus, the edge of the katana once again emitted a glittering brilliance.

It's an action that's possible without letting the enemy predict the tactics because it can substitute the talisman and the medium for converting the spirit substance. This would create a large advantage in a battle between fellow experts.

But.......

ŒOtto!(Yuuki)

Œ......(Hero?)

His voice sounds jested, but the response doesn't show any fret either.

Yuuki wards off the shock wave with knife[2] he holds in his hand. It's called a Snake Sword[3], a unique legend class weapon that Yuuki possesses.

This weapon is flexible, though it usable as a knife, it can extend and be used as a whip because the weapon has a trait that makes it possible to change its shape freely.

But, more than its status and performance as a legend class weapon, it has an ability to absorb a fixed amount of damage. Until it reaches its limit, the knife can nullify all attacks it receives. However, once its capacity is reached it can't be used until it recycles in one week.

This time, Yuuki used its ability as he sat down. The knife absorbed all the shock waves without fail.

ŒAh? It becomes impossible to move. It can't be helped, I'll leave the fight to you.(Yuuki)

Although the shock wave itself is nullified, one of the blades pierced Yuuki's shadow and the restraining effect is activated.

However, there's no panic in Yuuki's expression, while sitting down on the chair, immobilized, he made an appeal, Yuuki requestorder the Hero to fight Hinata.

Frankly his behavior is unnatural, she was sure she didn't miss anything, observing from the start.

On the other side is the Hero.

The Hero performed a defense with transcendental sword skills to intercept each of the blade pieces, even though it should be the first time the Hero sees Hinata's attack.

Without changing her beautiful expression at all, there's also no impatience nor despising feelings on her face.

ŒUnderstood. Though I will kill, is that okay?(Hero?)

The Hero indifferently accepted Yuuki's request.

And, in front of Hinata, the Hero asked the question as if it was a settled matter.

ŒIt's okay. It seems Hinata will not become a subordinate. It can't be helped, right?(Yuuki)

ŒI understand. Then, at least I will kill her without any suffering.(Hero?)

The voice is devoid of emotion.

The answer is as if it was scripted beforehand.

The Hero reminds her of a ruthless killing machine. No, there's not even a ruthless emotion, it's just carrying out its orders, a Doll.

Hinata sees her appearance and thinks.

She also defeated her enemies without any emotion. She felt that her former self resembled the Hero who was now in front of her.

Hinata holds her katana pointing the blade at her opponent's eyes[4] and confronts the Hero. And, she prays that Fritz and the others in the rear will escape quickly.

When Yuuki appeared a while ago, she sensed a barrier was put up surrounding the school. She believes it probably has an effect to obstruct teleportation but they may be able to escape byŽTransfer Magiconce they go out of the school.

In the worst case, if they run to the Saint's church next door, it's also possible to transfer to the headquarters using the teleportation magic formation.

Even if the barrier was set up around the school, they can escape once they get out of the school. Therefore Hinata wants them to move into action quickly......

However, it can be said that such a chance didn't really exist.

But what Fritz and others didn't noticed was that Kagari (In other words, Kazaream) was leading her men and waiting in the school grounds. Because it's still early morning, there are few people. Although it's time for students to go to school, since the dormitory is separate from this place, it is quite deserted.

Even assuming he noticed the gathered men, they could deal with him either way. I other words, the escape route from the schoolyard has been blocked.

Fritz didn't notice it, but he hesitated to believe his own intuition and taking action.

It's only taken a several seconds.

However as a result, in the short time under a minute all conclusions are resolved.

Hinata concentrated all of her attention on the Hero.

It's no use to worrying Fritz and the others. The thing she should do now is eliminate the enemy in front of her and buy time.

Hinata crossed swords with the Hero without taking notice of Yuuki who makes a racket, still immobilized in the chair.

A natural talent and effort.

Hinata takes pride in her ability that is on a near genius level, it's a fact that she remained undefeated until her defeat against Rimuru.

That is not only in sword skill but even in magic.

ŒWind Blade!(Hinata)

The magic is activated without chanting together with blades of wind that attack the Hero from all direction, Hinata's katana draws near the Hero. In contrast, the Hero ignores the blades of wind and receives Hinata's katana with her own katana.

Though countless wind blades hit the Hero's body, they all turned into light particles and turned into magic power. It was completely prevented because of the Unique SkillŽAbsolute Defensethat the Hero possessed.

Hinata used countless magic, but everything was blocked by the Hero'sŽAbsolute Defense[5]and didn't give any effect. And also, Hinata's swordsmanship is completely repelled by the Hero as if she could predict it.

Above all else........

Hinata's katana was broken into pieces by one flash of the Hero's katana.

With this it's the third time. Is it the difference between their swords? Or is it the difference between their skills........? Hinata's katana was easily smashed by the Hero.

Though the blade is reforms whenever it breaks, it definitely shows that Hinata is in a disadvantageous position.

From what she had heard from other people regarding the Hero's abilities, there's no indication when the Unique SkillŽAbsolute Severanceis used.

Still, Hinata doesn't panic.

The Hero's sword skill is higher than her. Magic also doesn't work.

Still, Hinata doesn't give up.

She handles it gently. And she waits for a chance.

Her budded "Hero's egg" and her own talents, make her spirit strong.

Above all else, because she has people whom she should protect and there is a place she must return to.

Little by little, Hinata's sword speed rises. Her concentration increases, and a crack appear on the eggshell........

Hinata runs up to the height of the existence called Hero.

ŒI will not lose! Even if my opponent is the invincible Hero.

I will defeat you and I will advance beyond you! Take this, Melt Slash!!(Hinata)

Hinata challenged the Hero to a match with the fastest, strongest technique she has.

There are no petty tricks.

The exaltation makes the throbbing heartbeats not felt until now.

And, while she is exchanging blows with the Hero's sword, she realizes the increase in her sword's force.

That single blow was the strongest blow with all Hinata's strength as she broke her eggshell.

(Back to Fritz)

Fritz can't believe his own eyes.

The Overwhelming Hinata.

The Dominating Hinata.

For Fritz, Hinata is the symbol of JusticeStrength he adores.

Though she was defeated by Demon Lord Rimuru, but after that he was aware that Hinata grew and became stronger than before.

The enemy is the Hero who is stronger than Hinata, begins to respond to the speed of Hinata's sword. Fritz's perception can't follow the speed of the sword anymore.

"As expected from Hinata-sama!" so his mind thought, then that happen.

ŒMelt Slash!!(Hinata)

Hinata's attack is sent and strikes the Hero.

The next moment.

ŒHero can't lose because it˜s "Hero" you know. An outrageous existence is what Hero is. (Yuuki)

Yuuki's murmuring voice is audible to Fritz's ear.

The voice is like a sage who attained enlightenment but merely conveyed a simple truth.

ŒToo bad. As I thought, Hinata can't defeat me. I wonder if it was Rimuru-santhe result would be different?(Yuuki)

Yuuki spoke like he was talking about something faraway, as if Fritz didn't exist in that place.

Fritz can't understand it.

In front of his eyes, he saw the appearance of Hinata that collapsed while vomiting blood after her heart was pierced by the Hero's katana.

Although he sees it, Fritz's mind is in denial and refuses to admit it.

ŒU, uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!(Fritz)

Fritz doesn't realize that the screaming comes from his own throat.

However, reality didn't waver and the situation continued without caring about Fritz.

It was just awhile before Fritz comprehended this event,

(Back at Hinata again)

Convinced of victory, hopeless reality assailed Hinata.

The Special Move that Hinata released overlapped with the Hero's. The technique was completely on the same rank as Hinata's, but the speed and power exceeded that of Hinata's.

Melt Slash.

The Hero countered Hinata's technique by using the same the technique as Hinata.

And though the execution was after Hinata's, it caught up with Hinata's sword speed and with power it broke Hinata's sword. The remaining energy of the aftershocks even cut the dimension.

The technique activated with the Hero's Unique SkillŽAbsolute Severance[6], surpassed Hinata's strength and skill in all aspects.

And, Hinata's heart was pierced without hesitation with the single strike of the returned katana.

（Is this the end.....? No, not yet. There's something I have to do!）

A Hero is a person whose heart not easily discouraged.

Hinata didn't give up and was trying to stand up.

However,

No, everything is going as destined.

She tries to use Extra HealSuper Recovery Magic but it didn't activate.

She thought she heard someone voice.

The voice of a crying girl.

（Ah, I can still fight. At least, those children and Fritz can escape.......）

Yes, it's all right. Those children can escape safely.

（Is that so? That's a relief for now......）

For some reason Hinata felt relieved by those groundless words, Hinata vomited blood and collapsed in her place.

Although he sees it, Fritz's mind is in denial and refuse to admit it.