"Ha… Ha… Those annoying guys are finally quiet!"
After using their ultimate move, both Tsukiumi and Homura were bent over, panting heavily. However, looking at the battlefield that had been completely flattened, both women showed satisfied expressions.
Although their strength was greater than that of the little boy's Sekireis, the other side had the advantage in numbers and had given them a hard time before. Now, they had finally vented their frustration, feeling an indescribable relief.
But just then—
"Ah!"
"Ah!"
The two women, who had just relaxed, were attacked!
Well, not by an enemy, but by a certain despicable guy who groped their chests…
"Hey, little Tsukiumi, little Homura, I should have told you that they all belong to me. You didn't forget just because you were having fun, did you?"
Sora had somehow appeared between the two women, holding one in each arm. As punishment for nearly killing those little Sekireis, he gently squeezed their ample breasts.
"I just…"
"Master Sora…"
Hearing Sora's voice, both women secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although they were embarrassed, they had been trained by Sora to be quite obedient and didn't resist at all. Feeling a bit guilty for going overboard, they allowed Sora to have his way with them.
"Well, let's leave it at that for today. I'll punish you two properly when we get back!" Sora whispered in their ears.
This scoundrel naturally wasn't really blaming the two women; he was just using it as an excuse to cop a feel!
"Ara ara, little Sora, big sister wants to be punished too!"
A fragrant breeze swept by, and Sora found himself in a fiery embrace.
"Damn succubus!"
Feeling a surge of anger, Sora cursed inwardly. If it weren't for the timing, he would have had the urge to pin this succubus to the ground and teach her a lesson.
"Master!" (×2)
Benitsubasa and Haihane also quickly arrived. Due to their personalities, they weren't as clingy as Kazehana and silently stood behind Sora.
"Alright, stop fooling around!"
Letting go of Tsukiumi and Homura, Sora also freed himself from Kazehana's clutches.
"Little Glasses, how are those little Sekireis doing?"
Looking at the busy figures of Hibiki, Hikari, and Akitsu on the battlefield, Sora asked Matsu.
"Hehe, Tsukiumi-chan and Homura-chan's combined skill is really impressive, wiping them out in one move! Except for that one, all the others have ceased functioning."
"Well, I think it's best to treat them quickly. A few of them are already on the verge of collapse."
With his mental energy covering the entire battlefield, everything was clear in Matsu's mind. Although he spoke in a light tone, his expression was serious.
Combined skills are powerful moves that can only be used by Sekireis belonging to the same Ashikabi, working together. Not only does it require a high level of compatibility between the Ashikabi and the Sekireis, allowing the Sekireis to connect through the Ashikabi as a central hub, but there are also many attribute restrictions in terms of abilities!
Although various factors make this skill difficult to achieve, once it is, like with Tsukiumi and Homura, the results can be unexpectedly effective. Compared to individual attacks, the power can increase several times, even dozens of times!
Sora was also quite surprised by the destruction caused by the two women. Since he himself possesses multiple abilities, could he also use such a skill?
Perhaps, he alone might even find it easier to use such a skill!
Having some ideas in mind, Sora wasn't in a hurry to test them now. Instead, he snapped his fingers.
Rustle rustle rustle!!!
"Master!"
With a few whooshing sounds, Yomi, Mitsuki, Mitsuha, and a dozen other Sekireis dressed in maid outfits appeared before Sora.
"Take these Sekireis whose functions have ceased back to the base and have Takami adjust and treat their bodies," Sora instructed his maid Sekireis.
"Yes!"
The maid Sekireis instantly appeared beside Hibiki, Hikari, and the others, took over the Sekireis whose functions had ceased, and left immediately.
If there were only a few, Sora could have used his life energy to heal them personally, but with so many, it would have been too draining. So, Sora simply had the little maids take them back to Takami, planning to wing them himself later.
"Now, how should I deal with you, Mutsu?"
Looking at the battered and wounded No.5 Mutsu, Sora's lips curled into a smile.
With Mutsu's strength, he could have easily dodged the combined attack from Homura and Tsukiumi earlier. However, he was fiercely loyal to the little boy and had shielded him, taking the full brunt of the attack.
Now, he was severely injured and no longer capable of fighting. The boy he had protected, Mikogami, though spared from most of the attack, had been knocked unconscious by the massive explosion, his body in tatters and completely unaware.
With a bitter smile, Mutsu used his sword to prop himself up, his voice hoarse as he spoke:
"Lord Sora, if possible, I truly wish we weren't enemies."
Pausing for a moment, Mutsu gritted his teeth and straightened up, his legs trembling slightly as he stepped forward to shield Mikogami behind him.
"But as Mikogami's Sekirei, I will fight for him to the end!"
His eyes shone with determination, and a powerful aura emanated from him. Sekireis had their own pride—fighting to the end for their Ashikabi!
Though they were opponents at the moment, Mutsu's resolve resonated with the women, who couldn't help but admire him and cast respectful glances his way.
"Ha… After all these years, you haven't changed a bit, have you?"
Sighing, Sora spoke with a hint of exasperation.
"Take your Ashikabi and leave. However, there will be a battle in the near future that will decide the fate of this world. When that time comes, I'll need your full assistance!"
Sora would have welcomed Mutsu, a powerful fighter, to his side if he had chosen to join him. But since Mutsu had his own convictions, Sora decided not to press the matter, out of respect for their past relationship.
"Thank you, Lord Sora!"
"If needed, my blade will always be ready to fight for you."
With that promise, Mutsu picked up Mikogami Hayato from the ground and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, slowly left Kamikura Island.
"Ara ara, little Sora, are you really just going to let No.5 go?"
Kazehana wrapped her arms around Sora's waist, resting her head on his shoulder, a coquettish smile on her face as she asked knowingly.
"What else can I do? I don't have that kind of hobby!"
Rolling his eyes at Kazehana, Sora replied with exasperation.
In truth, this was the main reason Sora let Mutsu go. He hadn't spared any of the dozens of beautiful Sekirei girls earlier, but if Mutsu had been a beautiful girl, Sora would never have let him go!
He only needed beautiful women; male companions could go to someone else.
"Um, Sora, Yukari and Shiina are coming over."
At that moment, Matsu's voice sounded from the side.
However, unlike usual, there was a strange tone in his voice.
With a hint of surprise, Sora looked up and indeed saw Yukari and Shiina approaching from a distance.
Each of them carried a few unconscious girls—clearly all of Higa Izumi's Sekireis, including the two dull-witted girls named Shi and Sai they had encountered last time!
"Hahaha, Sora, I finally got my revenge! I taught that disgusting guy a lesson and took all his Sekireis!"
As soon as she arrived, Yukari's lively nature couldn't wait to speak up.
She had been bullied badly by Higa's Sekireis last time, and she hadn't forgotten! After being trained by Sora for a while, both Yukari and Shiina had grown significantly stronger. This time, just the two of them had wiped out all of Higa's Sekireis!
Looking at the disheveled state of the two girls and the even more pitiful state of the Sekirei girls, Sora's lips twitched.
Indeed, women never forget a grudge!
"Ahem, Yukari, what happened to Higa?" As he took the Sekirei girls from Yukari, Sora couldn't help but ask curiously.
From Matsu's earlier reaction, Sora could guess that the poor guy had been thoroughly dealt with by Yukari. Glancing at Yukari's infamous "castration kick," Sora couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude.
The so-called "Demon Queen" was probably built on the strength of that kick! Even Sora had been on the receiving end of it more than once.
Well, of course, when Yukari "kicked" Sora, she didn't use much force…
No.18, Ichiya, one of Higa's most powerful Sekireis. Her skin was slightly tanned, and her face was quite pretty, though her short, boyish haircut diminished her beauty somewhat.
Shaking his head helplessly, Sora took over Ichiya, who was barely hanging on, and infused her with a burst of life energy.
If she grew her hair out a bit and dressed up, she could have a lot of potential.
"Hmph! I'm kind-hearted, so I just gave him a little lesson and generously let him go!"
Waving her hand dismissively, Yukari spoke as if she were a magnanimous heroine.
If someone didn't know her, they might actually believe she was a benevolent and forgiving saint!
Sora's eye twitched as he looked at Shiina, who was blushing furiously and looking down. He really wanted to shout:
Girl, where's your dignity?!
But then, realizing he didn't have much of it himself, Sora held back.
He wondered if Higa had any brothers. If not, the future of the Higa family was in serious trouble…
But that wasn't something Sora would worry about.
Looking up at the sky, a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
Higa Izumi of the North, Sanada Nishi of the West, Mikogami Hayato of the South—all defeated without exception.
The Sekirei Plan was finally reaching its end, and he, Sora, was the ultimate victor!