Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia

Kizuna! KIZUNAAAAAA-!

Aine crouched beside the collapsed Kizuna and desperately called his name.

Aines worry and confusion were growing incessantly seeing Kizuna not replying. She lifted up Kizunas upper body in her arms and embraced him onto her chest.

Please! Kizuna! Talk to me!

The body of Kizuna that she lifted up wasnt Kizuna that she knew. There was not even the slightest strength filling that body. It was as though there was no respond from it. It was as though it was just a thing, a puppet.

Ha, hang on! Kizuna-! I, Ill help you right away!

There was no reply even after she called to him desperately.

Even when she shook him, the limp body only shook within the range of the bodys joints.

Tears were gathering in Aines eyes.

Aawhat should I do

Blood was flowing from the gaping wound where Thanatoss sword pierced. She blocked that wound opening using her hands.

If she was unable to see the wound, perhaps it would be gone as though it was never there? Perhaps it would return back to before? Aines confused mind brought about such impossible thinking.

If I can at least stop the bloodshe thought. However, the sense of touch at her palm told her that there was no more blood overflowing from the wound.

The body function that circulated blood throughout the whole body was stopping.

The heart was stopping.

Aine was shedding tears while peering onto the face of her beloved person.

Those eyes looked like they were staring at Aine. But they werent looking at anything.

No strength was filling the bodys neck. The head was limply turning sideway.

The tears flowing from Aines eyes were falling to Kizunas cheek.

KizunaKizuna, over herelook at me

Aine kept hugging Kizunas body while lowering down Kizunas limp body on the floor. She brought her face on his chest. Tears flowed.

The person who caused Kizuna to become like this, Thanatos was right nearby.

There was no coloring in the world that Thanatos created for battle. Stone floor continued on without end. The sky was the space as though it was drawn with thin ink. But, it was only the blood flowing from Kizunas wound that had crimson coloring as though to proclaim that it was the real thing.

And then one more thing, there was an existence that possessed color in this monochrome world.

Machine god Thanatos.

She was emitting beautiful coloring of white and blue, and also golden radiance.

In her hand, the sword that stole Kizunas wound was being grasped. The white blade was dyed with fresh blood.

Even when looking at that, emotion of revenge, anger, or resentment wouldnt well up.

Both her mind and heart still hadnt thought until that far.

Right now there were only fierce sadness and a sense of loss that she had never felt before that were ruling over Aine.

Thanatos was staring still at Aine who was clinging on Kizunas body and shedding tears. There was no emotion in her face. But, there was curiosity in her eyes.

What meaning is there in your action just now?

That voice reached Aines ears, but it was the same like a noise, it didnt sound like words with meaning in her ears.

Thanatos asked the same question one more time, but no answer came back.

So you cannot produce an answer. Then lets try asking the other people.

The wings that were towering behind Thanatos like a gigantic relief shined brightly. Then, cracks ran through the space around Aine.

It looked like there were unseen glasses there that were getting cracked. But, the moment they cracked, the space was smashed and a contact point with different world was created.

Entrance.

It was an Entrance that was frightfully small as though it was in the size for a single person.

What appeared from there was a black haired beauty who possessed mature body that was wearing silver Heart Hybrid Gear.

Where is, this place

Reiri was isolated toward different world. There was no one there other than her, it was just a white space where there was nothing. She was unable to contact the comrades who rushed in together with her. When she was at a loss, the space in front of her suddenly cracked.

When she noticed,

Before her eyes, there was the figure of Thanatos carrying a sword that was dyed with blood.

And then there was the figure of the collapsed Kizuna and Aine who was clinging on that body.

Her body moved faster than her thought.

Kizuna!

She shouted like that and approached Thanatos instantly.

With Zecross sword in her hand, she bisected Thanatoshowever, Thanatos wasnt there anymore. She was moving toward a distant spot as though she had teleported.

Reiri didnt pursue and kneeled beside Kizuna. And then, she was speechless seeing the completely changed figure of her little brother and her face turned pale.

KiKizunathis is, Aine! What happened!? Is Kizuna alive!?

Aines body jerked in respond to that yell.

And then tears fell while her face kept looking down.

The wordless replye made Reiris face distorted.

Thatsthere is no way

At that time, the sound like several ices cracking resounded. Entrances in the number of those sounds appeared.

The members who were sent away to different worlds like ReiriHimekawa, Yurishia, Sylvia, Gravel, Hyakurath, and also Grace went stiff from great shock.

Li, liesKizuna, kun

Thi, this is a joke right? Kizuna isno way

Ca, captainple, please open your eyes desu!

LiesIm not going to believe this! Wake up! Kizuna!!

Hi, Hida-kun issomething like this

Ni, Nii-sama! Stop with the joke!

Everyone talked, but Kizuna didnt reply.

Kizunas eyes that were staying open werent seeing anything. His thinly opened mouth wasnt producing any word.

Himekawa was muttering deliriously.

No wayno way, Kizuna-kun

No matter how much she denied it, the cruel reality was sneaking into her heart. Irrepressible emotion and tear were overflowing from everyone.

Thanatos was carefully observing every single one of those expressions.

There is something that I want to ask from all of you.

Hearing Thanatoss voice, everyone there once again realized the enemys existence too late.

Reiri gritted her teeth so hard it made a sound and slowly stood up.

I also have something to askto you bastard

She turned the sword she was holding toward Thanatos.

It was you who stole Kizunas life wasnt it?

Reiri asked menacingly with a contorted face that was carved with anger and sadness.

Thats right. That man was tougher than I expected. I called that woman in order to create an opening, as an obstacle in that mans way. Just as planned, that man stopped his movement so I fired Keraunos butsomething unexpected occurred. That man used himself as shield and protected that woman. He was astonishingly defenseless.

Sobbing leaked out from Aines mouth.

SorryIm sorryKizunaeveryone

Thanatos ignored Aines pained muttering and continued.

Therefore, I was able to finish off that man easily. However there is something I dont get. I received no reply even when I asked that woman, so I called all of you here.

Himekawa yelled while shedding tears.

Just what are you saying!!

What meaning there is in that mans action?

Wha

Himekawa spontaneously lost her words.

An action of trying to save ones beloved person by putting out ones own body to the front.

Thanatos was asking what was the meaning of that action.

Not just Himekawa, everyone there was unable to understand the meaning of Thanatoss question.

Thanatos spoke to the dumbfounded group.

That man had higher combat ability. In that case, that mans survival should have higher priority. It will be understandable if he use that woman there as shield, but why did that man sacrifice himself instead? Furthermore there is no merit obtained from doing that. Incomprehensible.

Aine opened her eyes wide while listening to those words and her lips trembled. Her body was convulsing from terror and guilt.

Ne, Nee-sama

The worried Grace hugged Aines body.

Nee-sama, be strong. There is no way that Nii-sama will diejust this much

Grace herself understood that her words were just a consolation. But even though she knew that, her big sister would break if she didnt cling to hope right now. Grace felt that instinctually.

However, Aine shook her head.

No goodhis heart has also stopped. Kizuna, is deadI, killed him.

What are you saying Nee-sama! Get a hold of yourself!

Thanatos was staring with interest at Aines state.

Why are you lamenting so much like just because a single specimen stop functioning? Why are you sad? In the first place what is sadness? What kind of meaning that emotion and behavior have? It is for generating what effect?

Yurishia aimed the muzzle of her Differential Frame toward Thanatos.

Grace and Hyakurath, please take care of Kizuna and Aine.

The inside of Yurishias heart was burning with rage and hatred that she had never felt until now. Until now no matter what kind of battle, there would be her self somewhere that was grasping the situation calmly. Her self that was grasping the battle situation on the whole from higher position, right now she was lacking that.

She wanted to kill the opponent who killed the person she loved. She couldnt hold back that simple desire for revenge, the urge to kill.

Himekawa also readied Gladius, Silvia also prepared Taross main cannon so it could fire anytime.

Reiri readied her shield and sword and lowered her stance.

Lets go!!

With Reiris signal as the trigger, Yurishias Differential Frame and Sylvias main cannonIgnis spouted fire.

The spot where Thanatos was at was instantly enveloped by flame. Bright red flame was rising up in the world that lost its color. Shockwave, flash, and flame blast struck. Reiri leaped into the flame as though to slash apart all those.

NUAaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Zecross sword cut apart the flame and ahead from it there was Thanatos.

Intense light scattered and two swords clashed.

Thanatos! We were told to not kill you! But that doesnt matter anymore!! Who cares what will happen to the world!! Kill! Ill kill you!

Thanatos expressionlessly parried the sword, pushing Reiri back.

Kuh!

Just with that Reiri was sent flying behind for several dozen meters. Both her feet were sliding on the floor while sending Thanatos a gaze that was burning with hatred.

I dont care whether you are a god or what, Ill kill you no matter what kind of method Ill have to use! Ill erase you until not even a single cell remain behind!!

There was no emotion at all inside Thanatoss golden pupils. However, her eyes were shining with curiosity toward the enragement of Reiri and others.

The change and phenomenon that resulted from death is very interesting. In that case

Thanatoss wing opened wide with the sound of moving machinery. It somehow looked like a gigantic watch.

I want even more detailed data. Ill kill all of you one by one and observe the reaction.

Thanatos who was muttering matter-of-factly was truly a god of death.

A god of death that was emitting divine and beautiful radiance.

Dont screw around!

Gravel who was staying quiet until now to endure her sadness drew out her Sword Gatling.

Give back, GIVE BACK KIZUNAAAA!!

She pressed the trigger while crying.

And the Sylvia also screamed while launching her bombardment.

UWAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

Fierce flame blat attacked Thanatos once more.

However,

Wha!?

All the attacks were erased before they landed on Thanatos.

This iswhat the

Cold sweat trickled down Gravels cheek.

Thanatos muttered with a disinterested expression.

I am the ruler of this world. That means I control the all rule in this world.

A deep crease was carved on Reiris forehead.

Dont tell meyou bastard

Right now, all the physical law in this world follow my will. What is used by the weapon of you all is basically light particle from converted magic power. If the rule of motion regarding that particle is changed, the particles will disperse without converging into one spot. However

Saying that, Thanatos readied her white sword.

Physical attack is effective.

Yurishia glared at Thanatos with eyes that were filled with killing intent.

Ifthats the case

Yurishia readied her Corruption Armament, Cross Head and made eye contact with Himekawa. In respond, Himekawa readied Neross Corruption Armament, Gladius in a low position. The three blades started shining red.

Yurishia also starting to send magic power into Cross Head. Golden radiance was circulating through the huge pile bunker gun and it raised a roaring sound. The temperature around the two was rising and wind was whirling up.

With the simultaneous activation of the twos Corruption Armament, the static electricity that was generated in the surrounding was roaring with unprecedented intensity.

Lets go, Hayuru!

Coming!!

Yurishia readied Cross Head while Hayuru readied Gladius. The two of them charged toward Thanatos.

However the closer they got to Thanatos, the amount of particles emitted from the tip of Cross Head was decreasing. Like this it wouldnt be any different from a simple huge pile bunker.

And then particles running on the surface of Neross Gladius were also vanishing. It was reduced into a simply huge blade.

However the two of them gritted their teeth and rushed toward Thanatos.

They didnt know how effective their attack would be. However, if a physical attack was effective, they could only do it. Even if they got the table turned on them and lost their lives, if they could deal even a single wound on the enemys body, they would have face to meet Kizuna at the next world.

The two of them clashed against Thanatos while harboring such feeling.

HAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

IYAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Thanatos didnt dodge the attack of the two.

And then Cross Head was driven onto Thanatoss chest while Glaudius struck toward the head.

!?

At that time the two witnessed something unbelievable.

The Corruption Armaments broke.

The instant Cross Head fired out the pile, all the destructive power returned back to Cross Head. The pile snapped, and the firing device along with the magic power particle generator were also smashed up as though there were a brittle porcelain.

And then Gladius also had all of its three blades snapped.

No way

Yurishia and Himekawas eyes opened wide and shook along with the agitation in their heart.

Thanatos stared in observation at the two of them who were like that and put her strength into the sword she was holding.

I added a new change in the physical law. The movement energy wont be transmitted to the target, but returned back as it is, and then

Thanatos swung her sword.

I removed the rule just now.

The chest armor of Cross and Neros was smashed.

KyaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

The body of the two flew in the air and fell over on the floor.

Gravel yelled seeing their figures.

Now!!

She was worried about Yurishia and Himekawa. However right now the physical law was returning to normal. They couldnt let go of this timing.

Gravel aimed her Sword Gatling, and then Sylvia aimed her right arm that was containing her Corruption Armament toward Thanatos. No, they should have aimed at her.

Eh!? Where is she desu!?

Thanatoss figure vanished in a short time that was shorter than a blink of eye.

The next instant, Sylvia saw Taross right arm falling.

Eh!?

And then her body tilted as though she was losing the support of her right leg.

Taross large body fell on the floor. Sylvia saw the figure of Thanatos standing below her within her tilting field of vision.

The severed right leg of Taros exploded.

KyaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Faster than the spreading of that explosion, Thanatos was standing in front of Gravel.

!?

When she tried to turn Sword Gatling toward the opponent, the gun barrel was already slashed.

GUaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

The gun powder burt and Sword Gatling exploded powerfully inside Gravels hand.

Thanatos stopped her feet before that flame blast.

Reiris Zecros was attacking behind her.

Got her!

It was a chance of an instant that she obtained by going as far as forsaking her comrades getting defeated.

If it was at the timing when Thanatos was bisecting Sword Gatling with a sword, her sword would also be effective.

Not letting go of that timing, she swung down an attack with all her might toward Thanatoss back.

Wha!?

The instant Zecross sword touched the wings on the back, the beautiful white sword was pulverized.

She changed the law again!? Just in an instant like this!?

Thanatos turned around and her sword mowed Reiris body at the same time.

GUWAaAAAAH!!

Reirirs chest armor was smashed and white breasts peeked out as though they were spilling out. Reiri who collapsed on the floor turned an expression that was filled with hatred toward Thanatos.

Damn it-

When Reiri stood up, she clenched her fist.

Still not yet. Ill defeat you here!

Pointless. All of you who were created by this me wont be able to defeat me.

What?

Reiris eyes narrowed sharply.

Only someone with the same power like me can oppose me. In other words as long as you arent a machine god, its impossible to fight against this me.

After saying that, Thanatos gazed at Kizunas collapsed corpse.

The power of machine god was dwelling inside that man. Most likely it was the power of that small machine god. That was why it was possible for him to attack me in this world of mine without getting ruled over. But, that too has ended.

Kuh

Thanatos stared at Reiris face that distorted in anguish and talked with a dispassionate tone.

It looks like you are an existence that is close to that man. Then, you will do as the one to be killed next.

Thanatos swung up the sword she was holding.

How much influence your death will give the others. I will observe it.

Cold sweat flowed from Reiris whole body.

Am I going to get killed at this kind of place?

Without getting a single retaliation after his little brother who was more important than anything got murdered.

Goddamn it.

Mother,

What is that woman doing in this important time.

Even though she will show her face at time when its okay for her to not be there.

At this kind of time, someone,

This isnt like you isnt it, Reiri? Where does the you when you defeated me has gone to I wonder?

A voice suddenly came.

Someone was walking to here in the space that was like a flowing thin ink.

Reiri was familiar with that voice.

She wasnt wearing the armor that she wore in the past, but a beautiful robe. However, the huge gods lanceGungnir in her hand still looked the same.

Yo, youare

The opponent who she once fought in a deadly battle.

And then right now she became a goddess who ruled her own world, a former machine god.

Odin!?

Before her left eye was hidden by an unrefined eye patch, but right now it was hidden by a feminine beautiful lace. Odin grinned toward Reiri and then toward Thanatos with her right eye.

However Thanatos was staring back at Odin with her usual expressionless face.

Why are you here, Odin?

Reiri and others also had the same question.

Aine also lifted her face and stared at the back of the opponent who she once fought in a deadly battle.

Odin

Odin suddenly formed a soft smile.

I came to fulfill my promise.

.Promise?

Thanatos turned her left hand toward Odin. At the same time, red light ran through that hand.

The red light that erased every substance, Keraunos swallowed Odin.

Odin!!

Reiri spontaneously yelled.

She gripped her sword and moved to help buther legs stopped.

Gungnir.

Keraunos dispersed as though to dodge the spear that Odin thrust out. The red light stopped when Thanatos lowered her hand.

So your spear is in good condition

Odin lifted the spear in her hand in reply.

Im not machine god anymore but, even the current me can do this much.

Stop it, Odin. You who arent a machine god anymore arent my match. The current you and also your world are nothing more than fragile existences that are sitting on the palm of my hand.

No Thanatos. No matter how much you try to control all of the rules, I wont let you do as you please until even my world.

Thanatoss emotionless eye narrowed slightly.

So your promise is to oppose this me. Just who is the one you made the promise with?

Odin smiled lightly, then she kept staring at Thanatos and talked toward no one.

So, how is it? Kizunas condition.

Hearing that question, Reiri and Aine and also everyone else were bewildered.

However, someones voice answered Odins question.

Im examining it now.

At that time, a pyramid of light emerged to surround Kizuna.

Thi, this is?

Aine was looking around in wonder at the veil of light surrounding herself and Kizuna.

!?

Unnoticed there was an unfamiliar woman standing beside her.

Ehyo, you, are?

That woman had dark brown skin and her body was wearing extravagant gold ornament. She was beautiful like the queen of ancient Egypt. Her figure was filled to the brim with majesty and motherhood.

Yurishia stared at that figure and muttered inchoherently.

O, Osiris?

Osiris smiled sweetly at Yurishia, then she kneeled beside Kizunas head.

Aine-san. I will borrow Kizuna-san for a bit.

Eh

Even though this was the first time Aine me this woman who was called Osiris, she mysteriously felt a sense of relief from her. Aine naturally let go of Kizunas body and handed him to Osiris.

Osiris put Kizunas head on her lap and gently wrapped Kizunas head with both her hands.

Osiris stared at Kizunas eyes that werent reflecting anything and said.

Kizunas soul is still lost.

Odin was grinning hearing that answer.

In that case Ill leave the soul to you. Ill take care of the body.

Odin easily lowered down the spear that she directed toward Thanatos. And then she turned her back toward her and kneeled beside Kizuna.

Aines eyes opened wide hearing the exchange between the two goddesses. Her eyes were lit with surprise and light of hope.

You canyou can, revive Kizuna!?

Osiris caressed Kizunas face affectionately.

I cannot make a definite promise. But, we too are formerly god who governed over death.

Osiris closed Kizunas eyes and muttered with a voice that was radiating determination.

I wont be able to call myself the god of death if I cannot even save one person Im indebted to.

Odin put her hand on Kizunas wound. Her palm shined with bluish white light.

As for the restoration of the bodyit looks like Ill manage somehow.

Aine faced Odin and anxiously asked her.

He, hey, by body restoration you meanhis state, is like this you know? Is it really

Odin stared at Aine and smiled reassuringly.

I once boasted an unlimited regeneration ability you remember? Trust me. Just regenerating humans flesh is not a problem for me. Butit will be nothing more than just a container. Whats essential is

Odin sent her gaze toward Osiris.

I am the queen of the metropolis of the deadNecropolis. I swear Ill return back Kizunas soul without fail.

Osiris looked down to peer into Kizunas face. Blue light ran on Osiriss skin and it flowed into Kizunas body through her palm.

Thanato who was observing that situation tilted her head slightly.

What is your intention by exposing such defenseless state? Its as though you two are telling me to erase you all

Thanatos took a step forward with one hand holding a sword and the other hand focusing the light of Keraunos.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

A bright red sword grazed the tip of her nose.

A shadow that suddenly assaulted from the sky landed by striking the floor.

Thanatos who evaded the sword in a flash and moved to the back was attacked by the swords shockwave.

Thanatoss opened her palm and deployed a shield that was shining gold. It blocked the red colored shockwave.

You are

The shield neutralized the shockwave, turning it into light particles and vanished.

You forgot about me already, Thanatos?

A machine god holding a bright red sword was standing ahead of Thanatoss gaze. Large breasts that were looking imbalanced with the petite body. And then a huge armor that reminded one of divine beast Kirin.

Hokutohowever, you were

I guess you can call it returning to active duty for one time only, thanks to the power of a certain human.

Humanyou say?

Aa, that person isnt human huh. But, well, it doesnt matter, that kinda thing.

Hokuto swung around her crimson sword, Hakke Kirin as though she was dancing.

I dont know how you recovered your power as machine god butHokuto, so even you are standing in my way.

Ahahaha, I also want to protect my own world after all.

Hokuto laughed brightly and directed the tip of her sword toward Thanatos.

Thanatos. You are dangerous.

Dangerous?

You wont do anything wrong using your logicor you attempt to be so anyway, your action cannot be predicted. Of course, I understand that you have your own thinking. But, we are unable to understand you.

The tone of the bright Hokuto lowered down.

But Thanatos is prioritizing your own thought over our world. If its necessary, you will surely erase our world without hesitation. Thats why you are a threat for us the other gods too.

Thanatoss eyes shined coldly.

I see. Certainly its only the machine gods who possess different world than me who can possibly defeat me. However its a suicidal act trying to defeat me.

I know.

Hokuto nodded.

Whether its our worlds or this world that you created, all of them are placed on a shared platform. And then the manager of that platform is you Thanatos. If you are erased, all the worlds will lose their foundation and crumble.

Thanatos was literally supporting all the worlds.

Hokuto, Odin, Osiris, each of them possessed their own world, they were god. However those worlds could possibly exist was also because Thanatos was existing and functioning.

Exactly. Hokuto, also Osiris and Odin, thats the situation of your worlds. If I stop functioning, all of you will also be annihilated.

Hokuto sighed fuh and smiled.

But you see, there is someone who offered a nice alternative plan.

What?

Thanatos unusually showed a dubious state.

All of us here unanimously got on board of that plan. That person is an interesting person, she traced back through my collapse log to conversely create a program that return me to become a machine god one more time. I also borrowed magic power from that person, so I can be here like this. Well, even though I said that, my time is limited you see.

Reiri who was listening to the conversation of the two gasped and looked behind.

Over there, she saw Kizuna who was lying down inside a pyramid of light, Osiris who was giving him a lap pillow beside him, and Odin who was touching her hand on his wound.

Someone else who possessed the power of machine god.

Dont tell me, that woman was?

Reiri stared once more at Hokuto and then at Thanatos.

Thanatos faced Hokuto and spoke as though thrusting death sentence toward her.

Hokuto. With the current state of Osiris and Odin, its impossible for you all to fight me. Even though you have recovered your power as machine god, you alone arent a match against me.

That hurt. Even me is strong you know?

Hokutos expression was oozing nervousness even while she was talking lightly.

Very well. Then Ill leave the other specimens to be taken care by the mechanized angels.

When Thanatos raised her hand, a new Entrance was created behind her. And then from inside, angels created from machine that looked really similar with magic weaponsa large army of mechanized angels spilled out.

Hokuto clicked her tongue, then she yelled over her shoulder.

Kizunas comrades! Ill leave those to you!!

As soon as she said that, Hokuto slashed toward Thanatos.

Reiri turned around and gave instruction to everyone.

You girls heard her! We will fight the mechanized angels! Hold out until Osiris and Odin bring Kizuna back!!

Light returned into everyones eyes. That was the light of hope. The flame of tenacity that said it wasnt time to give up yet.

Roger!!

Aine too clenched her fist.

Kizuna. Ill absolutely hold on no matter what until you return!

There was no more tear in those eyes. The sharp eyes were glaring at the approaching mechanized angels.

Kizuna was walking on a stone floor.

This place

It was a town that looked like it appeared suddenly in the middle of desert. A river was flowing nearby, greenery was growing luxuriantly around it. It was truly an oasis in the middle of desert. Buildings made from stone were lining up, and a lot of people were coming and going. Along the main street, shops that were selling groceries and clothes were lining up. Other than that, it seemed there were also recreational facilities like theater and the like.

Heethis place is really bustling.

Kizuna unconsciously talked to himself while staring at the shops sign.

A strange feeling was welling up inside during his staring at the townscape and streets situation.

Even though this should be a city that he came to for the first time, for some reason it felt nostalgic.

He felt like he had seen the sight of each shop and the street somewhere in the faraway past.

He also felt like he had seen the passerbys from somewhere.

However he couldnt remember them.

It was a strange sensation, but Kizuna didnt think too deeply about it.

Suddenly his feet stopped in front of a general store.

This is

His hand reached out toward an outfit that was placed on a shelf.

It was a small T-shirt for a child.

He had a recollection of it.

It was his favorite blue T-shirt that he was wearing when he was a child.

When he started walking along the shelves that had merchandises lined up on them, there were other familiar things lining up. A jean that he was wearing when he was a middle schooler. A coat that protected him in winter.

It wasnt just clothing that was placed there. There were also others, the hero toy that he had as a child. A manga that he loved. Game console. A notebook and a mechanical pencil.

He had memories for every single thing there. They were a part that formed his life.

Ah

A uniform with white base color was hanging on the wall.

Ataraxias uniform

The display of the shop ended there.

It continued to another different shop ahead of the road. There were also familiar things lined up there.

He wondered where in the world this path led up to.

When he thought that, a voice came from out of nowhere.

Proceed forward as you are.

Continue forward like this? But, what lies ahead in this path?

The place that handed down the last judgment.

Last judgment?

Proceed forward. That is your destiny.

After getting told that, he felt like he had to go no matter what.

He was going to proceed forward just like the voice told him.

But,

Please wait.

His arm was suddenly caught by someone.

Kizuna stopped his legs and turned around.

Behind him was a black haired woman with a beauty that made him caught his breath. She had a half-naked appearance with her glossy dark brown skin exposed out generously. Her body was covered with luxurious ornaments that had no clothes or accessory. The ornaments were only barely hiding her important places.

You are?

My name is Osiris. Kizuna, there is no need to be in so much hurry like that.

But, I was told to go forward

Osiris made a smile that made him felt her motherhood.

But you werent told to hurry, right?

Certainly, Kizuna nodded.

Then, please take a rest over there.

Osiriss finger was pointing at a stone house. A sign was attached to it.

Brothel Love Room?

It was a familiar name. Furthermore, he felt like he often made use of it. In that case, was he a frequent customer of this place? While he was thinking that, Kizuna was led into the building.

At that time, questions like why he was here, in the first place where was this place, such obvious matter crossed his mind for the first time after this late.

There was a narrow corridor surrounded with white wall continuing on inside the brothel. At both sides there were photo frames of female and pictures that depicted man and woman entangled with each other. It heightened obscene feeling whether one liked it or not.

At the end of the corridor there was an entrance that looked like a stone wall was gouged out to form a hole. Osiris opened the curtain that was a doors substitute and invited Kizuna in.

The white walls at the four sides were decorated with embroidered fabrics. Deeper inside there was a gorgeous bed placed. A fragrance with nice scent was burned, building a situation that enlivened the act of love.

Errfor some reason my head isnt clearwhy am I here

Osiris suddenly hugged Kizuna.

Kizuna-! Aah, Kizuna-!

Wai, wait, nn

Osiris blocked Kizunas mouth with her lips.

It was as though her composed act until now was a lie. Osiris was seeking Kizuna with desperation.

A tongue was shoved into Kizunas mouth and it licked around leaving no spot untouched.

He wondered how long they were kissing before Osiris finally recovered her calm and separated their lips. A string of saliva was stretched between the twos lips.

After staring at the black haired beauty before him once more, his memory was gradually coming back.

Osiris?

Kizuna finally recalled who was the beautiful woman before him.

She was an opponent who he previously fought with his life on the line and saved.

So you rememberKizuna.

Osiris looked up at Kizuna with tears gathering in her eyes.

Yeah. But, other than that nothingwhy am I in this kind of place?

This is the metropolis of the dead. The concept of time here is different from the world of the living, so there is no need to hurry. Ill let you remember slowly.

Osiris rang the bell that was placed on the table. After a clear sound resounded, he felt a presence of someone walking toward here from the corridor.

The curtain was opened and some silhouettes of people smoothly entered the room.

This is-!?

It was four extraordinarily beautiful girls who entered the room. A girl with silver hair and red eyes, then a girl with black hair. And then a girl with blond hair and amazing figure, and a girl with contrastive figure with her short body build that was like a child. Everyone was only wearing thin clothes.

Who are these girls? But, it feels like I know them from somewhere.

Now Kizuna. Touch these girls.

By touch you mean

Where and how should he touch them, he didnt have the slightest idea at all.

While he was at a lost, the four beautiful girls let the thin clothes they were wearing to fall on the floor lightly.

Tsu!?

The four beautiful naked bodies that differed from each other caused Kizuna to spontaneously hold his breath.

However, mysteriously he felt that the fours naked bodies were familiar.

Even the feel of those bodies were resurrected in his palm.

Perhaps these girls are people who I know. Whats more they should be someone really close to me. Its to the degree that I even know about the pleasantness of their body.

But, was that the truth?

An impulse that drove him to verify that answer rushed through him.

Kizuna went to in front of the silver haired girl and touched the heavily laden breasts that were far bigger than the norm.

Nnh

A faint gasp leaked out from the girls mouth.

A skin that felt like it was sticking to his skin. When he put his strength into his hand, the breasts shape distorted softly, and then there was the texture that pushed back on his fingertips.

There was no doubt.

This was, Aines,

Aine?

That name naturally came out.

Thats right, Aine. Aine!?

Kizuna caressed Aines body in order to desperately reel in the string of memory that was suddenly dangled before his eyes. And then he made his finger tip to enter into the secret slit that was hidden by silver hair.

NNAaAAHN

When the girls body writhed with blushing cheeks, the memory circuits inside Kizunas head were connected all at once.

Aine-!!

But at that instant Aines figure vanished.

This is

Her real body isnt here. This place is the metropolis of the dead after all.]

Kizuna couldnt understand even if he was told that. He stared at the place where Aine was standing until just now while letting out cold sweat.

Osiris hugged Kizunas body from behind. A soft sensation was pressing on Kizunas back.

These girls are existences that are living inside your own heart. Kizuna exchanged vow with them before facing the final battle. Bonds that connected your existences to each other were formed between all of you.

Bonds

Those bonds called back your memory and they will become the string to pull you back from this world of the dead into the world of the living.

Osirisby that you mean, Im dead?

Yes. Right now that is.

Right now?

I swear I will make you return back to life without fail. That will be my repayment to you. Besides, I also made a promise to your mother.

My, mother?

Yes. Before you went to battle, I responded to the call of Kizunas mother. Thats also the reason why I came to Thanatoss world.

Kizuna put his palm on Osiriss hand that was hugging his chest.

Osirissorry. I still dont understand, whats what

No, its me who is too rushing. First I have to start from returning your memory back to normal.

Osiris brought her lips close toward Kizunas ear. Even just that breathing was erotic and caued Kizuna to gulp.

Kizuna, by reconfirming your bonds with those girls who are in the world of the living, your memory will surely return to normal. At that time, Kizuna will be able to obtain the link to return from the world of the dead to the world of the living.

Kizuna focused his ear toward Osiriss voice and he felt the warmth of Osiriss body that was hugging him.

Got itAnyway for now Ill believe Osiriss words.

Osiris sighed fuh and smiled, then she kissed Kizunas ear with a chu sound.

Thank youKizuna.

Osiriss hands let go and gently pushed Kizunas body toward the black haired girls body.

Then continue. This time please confirm your bond with that girl.

It will be fine if I do the same like before right?

Yes. By the way, there are a total of twenty five people, so please do it quickly.

Eh!? Tha, that many?

Good grief. What a really handful person you are

Kizuna felt a strange pressure from Osiris who was cutely tilting her head while saying that.

After finishing the bonds confirmation with everyonethat was to say finishing the individual confirmation like in Harem Hybrid, Kizuna completely recovered his memory. At the same time it also meant that he had obtained the connection with the world of the living.

Thank you Osiris. Then, how can I return to the real world? If I dont hurry back, everyone will

Osiris talked to the anxious Kizuna to calm him down.

Just like I said before, this place is the metropolis of the dead. Its not influenced by the time at the world of the living. Thats why, its fine even if you dont hurry.

However

Also, there is something that Kizuna should accomplish here. If you dont do that, the same thing will repeat even if you return to the real world. You still cannot go back there yet.

I get itso, what is it this thing I should do?

There is something your mother asked me to do.

Kaa-san was?

Come to think of it, where is Kaa-san at?

At the individual reconfirmation just now, there was also Nayuta there, but it wasnt the person herself, but an existence inside Kizunas heart just like the other girls.

Kizuna who recalled his memory of Nayuta felt that it was slightly unexpected. Putting aside the other people, if it was Nayuta who was also a machine god, he felt like that she would be able to come even to the Necropolis.

Usually at this kind of situation she will come immediately, and yet

Your mother slightly overused her strength. Right now she must be resting.

By disassembling the gigantic battleship Oldium and Golden Dragon, she had recovered her magic power and became slightly energetic but.

Certainly it feels like recently she was using her strength for various things.

Yes, other than me, she also consulted with Odin and Hokuto. Thanks to that, in the world of the living Odin should be repairing Kizunas body while Hokuto is holding Thanatos back. Yes, she even shared her strength in order for Hokuto to take back her machine god power once more.[

That was a talk that he had never imagined at all.

Kizuna stared at Osiris with a surprised face.

Kaa-san, did such thing?

Yes. She must have considered this kind of situation too.

Is that sowe have been a bother to you too, Osiris.

However Osiris shook her head.

If Thanatos is left alone like this, we dont know when she is going to erase our worlds too someday. This is also our problem. Its just

Osiris frowned.

Thanatos is controlling all the worlds. All the worlds are made up by the rules that Thanatos is managing.

I seeso the worlds of Osiris and others also arent an exception

Osiris faced Kizuna and nodded.

Yes. Thats why even if we manage to defeat Thanatos, at that time all of the worlds will crumble. But

Osiris walked toward the bed.

That problem will be solved by the plan of your mother. Thats why, all of us machine gods are cooperating.

That plan, what is it?

However Osiris didnt answer that question. In exchange she made a slightly sad face and climbed up on the bed.

She laid down on the bed slovenly, shifted her breast ornament, and the tips of Osiriss breasts peeked out. The combination of that pink color and dark brown skin was really beautiful, and also lewd.

Ill tell you what Kizunas mother requested me and what Kizuna should accomplished in this world.

That iseh?

Osiris flipped up the cloth that was dangling down from in front of her waist. Osiriss important part that wasnt wearing underwear was exposed in front of Kizunas eyes.

Osiriss blushed and she muttered with a small voice.

Itsbecoming one, with me

Eh?

Kizuna was slightly slow in comprehending those words.

By becoming one you meanis it something like fusion skill, or combining some kind of abilities into one?

No, it isnt like thatits a fusion but

Osiriss cheeks blushed and she shyly looked down for a bit.

If I have to say it in a way that is easy to understand, itslike child making

Kizuna needed some time to understand the meaning of the words.

And then when he understood the meaning,

EEEEEEEH!? Wh, why!?

Kizuna unconsciously yelled.

Osiris lifted up her body and corrected her sitting posture on the bed.

Certainly the conditions to resurrect Kizuna are all in place. However its not enough with just that.

The, then, what else is necessary?

Its life energy.

Life energy.

In your current state, even if you return to the world of the living, you will just die again right away. Thats because the life energy of Kizuna who has died once is dried up. In view of that, you will have ten or twenty minutes at most to live.

Shithowever, if I at least have that much

If he had that much time, could he defeat Thanatos?

Thats impossible. You wont be a match against Thanatos who rule all the worlds. You need to obtain a power that is the same like machine godno, a power that surpass it.

Surpassingmachine god?

Thats right. A method for Kizuna to obtain life energy to come back to life again, and also obtaining the strongest power at the same time. That is exactly what is entrusted to me from your mother, Nayuta-san. That is exactly

Osiris stared at Kizuna with a serious gaze.

Ultimate hybridEcstasy Hybrid.

Kizuna gulped.

Ultimate, hybridEcstasy Hybrid you say?

Its a way to produce life energy from Kizuna and a female combining strength together. A power that is created from the mixing of heart and love. Without that, Kizuna cannot be revived in the real world. Even if you get resurrected without that, your flesh body and soul will be something transient that will crumble soon.

Osiris took off her breast ornament and waistcloth, and she even stripped away the few clothes she was wearing.

Ho, howevereh!?

Kizuna was shocked to discover that he had also became naked without noticing. It made him noticed once more that this wasnt the real world. And then, he also felt that the buildings name of Love Room was strangely fitting.

Osiris went down from the bed for the moment and went toward Kizuna. She then touched his chest.

An act of producing life. The energy that is created from that will become Kizunas own life energy.

Osiriss palm was soft. It was strangely calming to be touched by it. The hand that caressed Kizunas chest moved to his stomach and then to even lower. It gently grasped Kizunas things that was getting hard.

tsu, O, Osiris

Osiris made a bewitching smile toward the pained voice that spontaneously leaked out from Kizunas mouth.

Kizunafrom here on Ill teach you the method for that.

Osiriss hand let go from Kizunas thing and she hugged his arm like a lover and invited him to the bed.

The two of them got onto the bed. After coming this far it was already the same like giving consent, but Kizunas moral value was still showing resistance.

Im thankful that you will teach me butisnt it fine if you only tell me the method?

Osiris pushed Kizuna down and then her body covered over him. The big and elastic breasts pleasantly applied pressure on Kizunas chest.

No cant do. Just like I told you before this, even if you return to the real world, the time your body and soul can exist there will be few. Mistake wont be allowed. Thats why, its necessary to practice. After all ones first timethat, failure tends to happen during that time

Kizuna couldnt say anything back hearing that.

In Kizunas case I think you have piled up considerable experience butit will be your first time of becoming one with your partner for real right?

Ye, yeah. Bu, butif we spend too much time

Osiris wrapped her fingers around Kizunas thing once more.

This time Osiris let out a feverish sigh and smiled ecstatically. Her eyes were already turning into the eyes of a completely turned on woman.

That too is like what I told you just now, this isnt the world of the living. Thats why you dont need to be worried about time. I will make you learn fully using my body.

Osiris gave Kizunas lips a passionate kiss.

Nn-

She entered her tongue into Kizunas mouth on her own initiative and entangled her tongue with Kizunas. Her fingertips moved gently and gradually granted stimulation to Kizunas thing to excite him.

Perhaps Osiris herself was also feeling it from that act, the centers of her pressed flat breasts were becoming harder. Even Kizuna could feel it.

However, even after continuing for a while, Kizunas thing wasnt really getting hard.

When Osiris separated her mouth from Kizuna, she gently whispered into Kizunas ear.

You are a bit nervous arent you? Its fine to relax more and be at ease.

Kizuna too was unexpectedly feeling it. Until now it never happened even once to him to be lacking in reaction like this even with a woman this erotic doing something like this to him.

Kizuna, do you dislike me?

There is no way thats true, but, doing thisthats, your husband

Then Osiris frowned with a pained look. Guilt was spreading through her face.

Dont mention that person right now. But, this is for the sake of saving all the worlds, and you who are the person we are indebted to are in dangerthere is no other way.

Osiris lifted up her body and sat down above Kizunas thigs.

But

Osiriss hand touched Kizunas thing and she lifted her waist.

Keep it a secret from my husband okay?

The eyes of Osiris who was saying that with a smile were moist. She looked so lewd and bewitching it made his waist trembled.

Keep it a secret from Aine-san too. What happen here is a secretof only the two of us

When Osiriss wet entrance was touched by Kizunas thing, it made a lewd sticky sound.

Kizuna asked himself inside his heart whether this was really okay.

Someones voice suddenly whispered into his ear while he was trapped within the eternal loop of self-questioning and self-answering.

There is no need to worry. Surrender yourself to Osiris, kizuna.

Kaa-san?

He felt like he was hearing the voice of Nayuta who wasnt here.

Mother wont let you die.

And then it felt like his head was caressed. His feeling was mysteriously calming down and strength left his body. Conversely Kizunas thing that was nervous and couldnt be filled with strength recovered its hardness.

My It finally become like the usual Kizuna.

Osiris showed a lewd smile and let her waist dropped down.

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