Campione 06

by Flying Phoenix of Divine Mountain

  Lu Yinghua made a light jump and landed on a nearby patch of magically unaffected ground.

  This sort of action was impossible with just the lightness of the body. The difficulty would be akin to walking on the surface of water using floating wooden planks. Liliana could not believe that someone had actually trained their physical techniques to such a level --

  "Since Erica-neesan has escaped already, it looks like I'll need to go all out now."

  Lu Yinghua entered a stance and opened his palms. Liliana stared with her eyes wide open.

  He was renowned for his outstanding qinggong and overwhelmingly powerful palm strikes. Liliana had already witnessed the former many times but Lu Yinghua had yet to use the latter, his palm strikes -- to this point he still had not used his strongest weapon!

  "Nee-san, I'm just about to use my prided technique!"

  Part 2

  Casting as many protective spells on herself as possible, Erica ran up the stone steps.

  To the highest place in Toushouguu -- the Okusha inner shrine.

  Of course, Cult Leader Luo Hao was right there, kneeling down with her back to Erica. In front of the demonic cult leader was Asherah with two wounds on her throat. As blood flowed out continuously, her life slowly ebbed away.

  Written on the ground beside the witch were geometric shapes and Chinese characters.

  Most likely a magic circle for Daoist arts, the eight characters of Qian, Dui, Li, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen and Kun were particularly large.[105] This was likely what was sustaining Asherah's life.

  "We meet again, blonde knight."

  Luo Hao didn't even turn her head back.

  "I must commend you for figuring out the snake was the key to disrupting the ritual, and the plan to eliminate it first. However, you will obstruct no further."

  What was surprising was that her tone of voice did not carry any anger.

  Spoken calmly with finesse.

  Perhaps this was the magnanimity of a great one, Erica felt very impressed. Luo Hao completely disregarded her as an equal existence, and probably treated it as mischief from a dog or a cat.

  "My apologies, Your Eminence, forgive me but I cannot follow your order."

  "If so, great knight, I feel that with your outstanding talent, it would be quite a shame to kill you, which is why I warned you specifically... A real shame, you are dismissed."

  In the instant the last sentence sounded, Erica felt like her entire body was crushed.

  By the time she noticed, she was already lying fallen on the ground.

  She deduced she must have been hit by a shock wave, but Erica had no idea when Luo Hao had made her attack. It was a feeling like being crushed by a giant truck.

  "Oh... To be still alive, I see, you used protective magic on your body. What a well-prepared girl. If only my young eagle could be as cautious and thoughtful as you, I would admit he has finally grown up..."

  Fallen over on her back, Erica's view included the Nikkou sky dyed red by the setting sun.

  She was unable to see what kind of expression Luo Hao bore, but most likely she was still facing Erica with her back. Whether a great knight or an archmage, either would just be like grass on the roadside to her. Humans did not have any value she approved.

  Having thought of that, Erica slowly began to get up.

  First she raised her body. Standing up didn't matter for now, but at least she had to raise her upper torso and show off she was still alive. This was the minimum dignity. And then she called his name.

  "...Your Eminence, I have the duty to report something to you!"

  Straining her throat, she yelled with all her strength.

  Blood came out together with her voice, probably indicative of internal injuries?

  "It is a transgression for a great knight to stand before you, therefore, I shall summon my lord."

  "Oh? Your lord is -- King Kusanagi?"

  "Yes, he is the king of kings, and will one day surpass all his senior Campiones and lord over the world as the ultimate devil king, raising the blade of resistance against your tyranny."

  Erica could feel the cold autumn wind on her cheek, and inhaled.

  Unable to ascertain whether he would come, it was only a possibility. Having made such a strong declaration, failure would bring shame to the family.

  But despite such a risk, she had to say it.

  She wanted to let this person before her, or rather the girl who looked like a person, witness the principle that things cannot be judged from appearances.

  The youth she loved would never let her struggle alone in such conditions. If he failed to come, she was prepared to haunt him for the rest of his life. These kinds of stupid thoughts entered Erica's mind as she yelled:

  "Come, Kusanagi Godou! Your woman is dying here, can you allow your opponent's abuses to continue unchallenged!? Fly here immediately, and avenge me!"

  The wind began to pick up, starting as an autumn breeze.

  Immediately it became stronger, from blowing winds to a cyclone, and then bone-chilling strong winds, finally becoming a gale that heralds a storm.

  "You being my woman... Somehow I feel like a correction is necessary but leave it for later. I will definitely avenge you, so please rest now. Also, thank you for reminding me about this power."

  It was the voice of the youth who had been missing a few hours ago.

  In the center of the swirling storm winds, his appearance gradually became tangible. Behind him were Mariya Yuri and Hikari as well as the princess. Erica knew she won her gamble.

  The ancient Persian Warlord named Verethragna was the god of victory possessing ten incarnations. Becoming the protector god of the people through the changing times, the [Wind] symbolized this attribute of his. Transforming into the wind blowing over the Eurasian continent, he protected the people of all lands.

  As an authority of Kusanagi Godou's, it was a mode of transport with extremely stringent restrictions.

  Only when someone close to him was in a crisis, could he fly to their aid, transcending space.

  "However, could Verethragna's authority move between earth and the Netherworld?"

  This was after defeating the little monkeys, when they had made contact with the real world.

  Hearing Erica's proposal from the princess, Godou was uncertain.

  "In Persia he was the deity worshiped as the one who led the way, like Hermes of Greece, an emissary god of travel who journeyed across the world, and can freely move between the earth and the underworld. Considering all this, it is not impossible, but the question is whether Kusanagi-sama's authority can really activate..."

  Godou nodded at Alice's explanation, and they had nothing to do but try it out. But then, what now?

  --Just as he was pondering, Yuri's determined expression entered his sight.

  "I feel that Erica-san's idea will be successful, Godou-san, please make your decision."

  Her tone of voice was completely filled with confidence, and Godou immediately noticed the reason.

  Earlier he had heard that within the Netherworld, there was some degree of control over that oracle-like power.

  "Mariya, did you use spirit vision?"

  "Yes, though of course my spirit vision is not a hundred percent accurate, there are occasional mistakes... But I want to believe."

  "Believe?"

  "Godou-san definitely will not ignore the disaster on earth, and cannot abandon Erica-san in a deadly crisis during her time of need, so for sure you will return to the real world."

  A statement full of trust but very serious and heavy at the same time.

  Godou lightly sighed, lifting his head. If he failed, perhaps he would never be able to hold his head high again.

  Though the topic was heavy, Godou felt gratified. Wasn't it a man's greatest happiness to be relied upon and trusted by girls like this? Besides, he had always relied on the assistance of Yuri's spirit vision, and there was no need to doubt.

  "...So it is decided. Please tell Erica t
his: I will leave things on the surface to you and Liliana. I will definitely return, and you must call my name."

  That was what he said to Alice to let them begin the operation.

  After that, all he could do was wait.

  Standing by the lakeside, Godou waited for Erica's summoning. Using the [Wind] form required an open area where wind could blow. This place was fine.

  At this time, Godou noticed Yuri acting a little strange.

  At a distance away from him, the girls had a discussion with their heads down. Godou did not hear their conversation, but Hikari and Alice immediately left.

  "What is going on, Mariya? For everyone to return together, it would be best to have them close by."

  He questioned the Hime-Miko who was slowly approaching with an unexpectedly red face. The [Wind] incarnation had the ability to take people in the surroundings along for the instantaneous transfer.

  "I-I know, but I feel it is better to have them leave for a while..."

  "Why? If Erica called us, Alice and Hikari will be left behind here? Hurry and call them back."

  To Godou, this was very reasonable, but Yuri replied with a shocked expression.

  "B-But, are we not going to be doing that next...?"

  "Eh? That? What do you mean by that?"

  "By mentioning that, of course I mean that thing. Did I not mention already, even if we do that I am completely fine with it... D-Do not make me repeat myself."

  Though embarrassed, Yuri was clearly determined.

  Said that way, of course Godou realized, and he felt his heart beginning to race.

  "You will be fighting Cult Leader Luo Hao soon. In order to neutralize her authority with the spell words of the [Sword], you must first prepare properly here. I thought you knew that already."

  Likely aware that she was daringly approaching Godou, Yuri's face had turned completely bright red. Her appearance was very adorable.

  "B-But Mariya barely saw any of my fight with Luo Hao, right? So you couldn't have obtained knowledge on her authorities?"

  "No... No, actually I saw it."

  His improvised excuse was instantly rejected by Yuri.

  "In the stable when we escaped from the monkey divine monarch, I saw Godou-san and Luo Hao's fight through spirit vision, that was when she used the song of destruction... During the last transfer to escape, I also saw the Buddha Guardian derived from the Benevolent Kings and viewed with spirit vision the god's authority. Therefore..."

  At some point in time, Yuri had started gazing at Godou with tears in her eyes.

  "This is the only way I am able to help Godou-san in your fights. So at least let me do all that I can to assist you. O-Or is that not acceptable...?"

  Begging him, Yuri's pink lips were trembling gently.

  To force a girl like her to go so far, he was truly an idiot. Witnessing everything, Godou prepared himself and drew his lips near her.

  "Mariya -- We are starting, is that OK?"

  "Yes, very well. Just do as you desire, I am ready any time -- yes."

  The contact between lips, began with light nibbling at first.

  The second time was more intense, deeper, richer, and she responded in kind, sucking away at Godou's lips. The two tongues tangled, and saliva mixed continually.

  Transmitting knowledge and images through the mouth.

  This was the only method to circumvent a Campione's absolute resistance against magic and allowed spells to take effect. Starting the transmission of knowledge, the information obtained by Yuri's spirit vision flowed continuously into Godou's mind.

  About the source of the [Divine Might of Vajrapani], the Benevolent King[106] Buddha Guardians.

  About the source of the [Dragon's Roar and Tiger's Howl], the Hindu goddess Gayatri.[107]

  "Godou-san... Please... Accept more from me, take all the knowledge from within me, using greater and more strength to absorb it all, I do not mind even if you act a bit more rough... Yes..."

  "Mariya...!"

  Moaning softly, a ritual of mutual harmony.

  Caught within this whirlpool, Godou heard some faint background noises.

  'Wow! ...Just like Princess said, Onee-chan and Onii-sama are doing amazing things!'

  'Of course, luckily we came to watch? Your elder sister was definitely trying to conceal some secret! ...But I never thought it would be something this shocking.'

  Voices whose identities needed no confirmation, it was the dialogue between the young girl and the beauty.

  'W-Wow wow! ...I-I saw the tongue extend inside there! Onee-chan is so serious all the time, to think she would engage in this kind of behavior -- I-Is that the deep kissing of adults?'

  'T-These two are so audacious, the sun is still so high, and also in the great outdoors...'

  Hearing those tiny voices full of excitement, Godou began to feel a bit embarrassed.

  Why do those two have to peek!

  Godou secretly checked out the face of the girl whose lips had been in contact with his for so many times. Yuri was already completely immersed in the activity, giving her all, single-heartedly offering her lips akin to cherry blossom petals, leaning her burning hot body against him. Wonderful, she hasn't noticed.

  "Mariya... You too... Should focus more attention on my body, don't think about unnecessary things, just focus on transmitting knowledge to me, got that?"

  Lightly whispering by her ear, Godou casually bit Yuri's ear and licked with his tongue. The Hime-Miko's body shuddered lightly and embraced him with her arm.

  "Yes... Very well, Godou-san... I will only think of you!"

  Yuri's slender arms were currently hugging his back very tightly with all her strength.

  Gazing at Godou with tearful eyes, her facial expression was not only beautiful but carried a certain seductiveness that ran counter to the image of the pure Yamato Nadeshiko -- No! Precisely because of that, there was an even greater layer of feminine charm.

  In that instant, Godou also forgot about the pair peeking at him from somewhere. He embraced Yuri in turn and mercilessly held her tight.

  "Ah -- G-Godou-san, it hurts a little..."

  Though she was saying that, Yuri continued to close her eyes and offered her body to Godou. Relaxing her body, she gave herself to his rough embrace.

  Godou's entire body could feel the tactile sensations of the Hime-Miko pressed tightly against him.

  The warmth from the skin, a tangible sense of the body that could be felt even through the miko outfit, as well as the surprisingly ample breasts, the soft thighs entangled around him, Godou could feel everything.

  "I-I will not hesitate any more... Will stay by your side forever, giving my all for you, so Godou-san, please never let me go...!"

  "I know, you must forever stay by my side, Mariya, starting from now remain with me -- absolutely never leave!"

  "Yes! Promise -- no, this is our contract, I will offer everything to you, so please be victorious this time...! I will wait for your safe return!"

  "Yes, leave it to me, so Mariya, give me even greater power -- !"

  Her black hair glimmered like black pearls, with a heavy shade of brown.

  Despite her frail and slender body, she was exceptionally feminine, hiding a most voluptuous figure.

  Smelling the maiden's fragrance, Godou kissed the rose-colored cheek and then returned to Yuri's lips, lightly pushing her teeth apart, letting their tongues tangle with one another, sucking their saliva. Currently they were completely immersed into the activity.

  Without any spare thoughts for other matters, only thinking of each other, transferring knowledge and impressions, two hearts linked as one, only kissing without pause, embracing passionately.

  '...............R-Really amazing.'

  '...............Y-Yes. Those two are far more passionate and bolder than they look...'

  The tiny voices somehow had become even quieter.

  With the disappearance of the obstructing observers, Godou obtained the necessary knowledge
at the same time.

  Discovering there was no longer a need to continue, the two separated their lips, a strand of saliva hanging between their mouths as a remnant of the intense passion that passed. Somehow there was a feeling of reluctance to separate.

  Gazing at each other, the two were bright red from embarrassment, though they did not avert their eyes.

  In the end the two smiled, for not only knowledge and body, but their hearts also felt tangibly as one in that instant, but now --

  Rustle... Rustle... Hikari slowly walked out of some trees and bushes nearby.

  She was showing a dazed expression as if having a high fever. Alice also appeared from behind her. Both of them looked very embarrassed, and neither dared to look at Godou and Yuri directly.

  "H-Hikari -- !? Did I not ask you both to leave!? Why are you here?"

  Yuri was greatly shocked, for she did not expect to be watched.

  On the side, Godou could not say a word. He had completely forgotten the existence of this most unladylike pair. Anyway, it would be best not to mention that he noticed they were peeking just now.

  "Sorry, Onee-chan... I saw it."

  "-- !?"

  The younger sister's embarrassed confession, made the older sister give out a pitiful scream. It was probably her usual refined behavior that helped her hold things together despite the great shock.

  "S-So I have something to ask Onee-chan... Kissing feels very nice after all, right? Or does it really make your heart beat fast? Onee-chan and Onii-sama were so engrossed into it, so I really want to know what it feels like..."

  "Y-You you you are too young to be interested in this kind of thing! I will not allow it!"

  Yuri admonished seriously. Though she spoke like this, it was completely unconvincing since she herself engaged in activities that could not be described as morally upstanding.

  Hearing the dialogue between sisters, Godou and Alice looked at each other silently, but in the instant their gaze met, the two immediately averted their eyes, feeling very embarrassed.

  "Come, Kusanagi Godou! Your woman is dying here, can you allow your opponent's abuses to continue unchallenged!? Fly here immediately, and avenge me!"

  Godou heard the voice at this very instant.