Three months passed after that.
During these three months, a great war broke out between the Hyakuya Sect and the Emperor Demon in Shibuya.
Bodies were everywhere.
Saito slacked off the whole time, making himself known to Ichinose Guren alongside Hiiragi Mahiru.
Poor Guren; he probably still thinks the Ichinose Family's sorcery can suppress Saito.
Little does he know, Saito deserves an Oscar for his performance.
Ichinose Guren came into contact with "Cursed Gear" and was nearly eroded by the demon named Shinya, losing his sanity.
Fortunately, he was eventually awakened by the combined friendship technique of Hiiragi Shinya, Jujo Mika, and Goshi Norito, but he was no longer "human."
The Emperor Demon temporarily incorporated the Imperial Moon.
The Emperor Demon began researching "Cursed Gear."
All in all, it was a quite spectacular three months.
Luke also took the opportunity to finish off a few soldiers and learn about some sorcery items.
Should he expect anything less from Japan's two largest sorcery religions? Even when facing injured ordinary members head-on, Luke didn't dare to be careless, fearing he might make a fatal mistake.
It shouldn't be long before Hiiragi Mahiru seeks out Ichinose Guren again.
When the time comes, Hiiragi Mahiru will leave asuramaru with Ichinose Guren before she departs.
But Luke, who had read the script, knew that Ichinose Guren would realize the importance of asuramaru quite late.
So Luke wanted to see if there was a chance to pick up the scraps... Inside Ichinose Guren's apartment.
Sayuri Hanayori and Yukimi Shigure were busy in the kitchen.
Goshi Norito was reading a manga on the sofa.
Ichinose Guren and Hiiragi Shinya were playing games while Jujo Mika watched from the side.
Summer was coming to an end; although many innocent ordinary people had died in the great war half a month ago, it hadn't caused even a ripple in society.
This country is finished, completely under the control of the Hyakuya Sect and the Emperor Demon.
Guren watched as the pink character he was controlling was beaten defenseless by Hiiragi Shinya's character, so he simply let go and left it to fate.
"This won't do, Guren. If you give up so easily, I'll look down on you."
Hiiragi Shinya joked with Guren.
Guren had an expression that said life and death were up to fate.
"It doesn't matter either way."
"So, are you admitting you're not as good as me?"
"It's fine, as long as my actual strength is greater than yours."
Hiiragi Shinya was momentarily speechless.
Because he really couldn't beat Guren right now.
Jujo Mika noticed the sudden silence and turned on the TV, hoping to change the subject.
"The curry is ready!"
Sayuri's voice called out.
"Ah, time to eat."
Guren stood up and stretched.
He had been dominated by Shinya for an hour; how could he really not care? He had been wanting to escape for a long time.
Just then, a sound came from the mailbox at the entrance.
"It's probably an order from Hiiragi Kureto. I'll go check."
Guren walked toward the entrance.
These days, whenever Hiiragi Kureto discovered Hiiragi Mahiru's whereabouts, he would send orders to the Guren Squad; wherever Hiiragi Mahiru was, the Guren Squad followed.
Although they came up empty-handed every time.
Guren took out the document envelope, his eyes narrowing.
There was blood on the envelope!
It wasn't dry yet, which meant the order hadn't been delivered by Hiiragi Kureto's people!
Guren thought of something, took a deep breath, and slowly opened the front door.
In his sight was the girl he had imagined, wearing a sailor uniform—a girl in a sailor uniform covered in blood.
The girl's eyes were now nothing but black.
But she was still beautiful and moving.
"Mahiru..."
"I'm here! Haven't you all been looking for me? It seems that if you don't kill me, your father will be killed by the Emperor Demon~ Guren, you said you'd protect me, but are you finally going to make a move against me?"
Hiiragi Mahiru said playfully.
It was as if the person she said Guren had to kill wasn't herself.
"Hey, Guren, the curry won't taste good if it gets cold."
Hiiragi Shinya seemed to have noticed something and spoke up naturally, but his Cursed Gear was already halfway out of its sheath as he walked toward the entrance.
The others clearly realized something was wrong as well.
Mahiru gave a sad, bitter smile.
"As I thought... you still have to kill me, right, Guren?"
Guren stepped out of the room.
"Don't go out, Guren!"
Shinya's voice rang out.
Guren ignored him.
He closed the door so he couldn't hear his companions' voices.
Then he looked at Mahiru.
Hiiragi Mahiru didn't draw her sword; she opened her arms.
"If it's you, I don't mind being killed."
"..."
"My goal has been achieved, so it doesn't matter if I'm killed. Can you be gentle, Guren? I'm afraid of pain~"
Guren's heart was in turmoil.
He should kill her; because of her, many people had died! She had been corroded by the demon beyond recognition!
If he didn't kill her, many people from the Imperial Moon would die.
Guren drew his sword.
"Come, kill me, Guren! That way, I can live in your heart forever."
The front door opened again.
"Guren! Don't go near her!"
"Guren!"
"You idiot, come back!"
"Lord Guren!"
His companions' voices drifted out.
The sword pierced Hiiragi Mahiru's shoulder, and Ichinose Guren carried her in that position, charging from the doorway all the way out of the building.
Guren's apartment was on the twenty-fifth floor.
From such a height, even someone possessed by a demon shouldn't survive... probably... As they fell, Hiiragi Mahiru's crimson lips parted slightly.
"Why didn't you aim for the heart?"
Guren replied, "I said I would protect you, but I'm not strong enough. So I'll take responsibility; I'll die with you."
Hiiragi Mahiru broke into a smile.
"I'm so happy."
Ichinose Guren hugged Hiiragi Mahiru.
"I'm sorry, Mahiru."
Hiiragi Mahiru shook her head.
"I'm the one who should apologize."
Hiiragi Mahiru suddenly overpowered Ichinose Guren, drew the japanese sword from her waist, and thrust it into the wall, slowing their descent.
"Doing this only makes me like you even more."
With that, Hiiragi Mahiru threw Ichinose Guren into the wall.
"Ah!"
Ichinose Guren felt as if his internal organs were shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
But he didn't have time to care.
"Mahiru..."
Hiiragi Mahiru landed; her feet must have been broken, but they regenerated and recovered terrifyingly fast.
She was no longer... human... "Remember to go back and read the love letter~ baby."
Hiiragi Mahiru smiled like a blooming flower.
Hiiragi Kureto must have pinpointed Hiiragi Mahiru's location.
Military personnel were already nearby.
Over twenty people, each equipped with Cursed Gear.
That should have been enough to deal with Hiiragi Mahiru.
But Hiiragi Mahiru was like a dancer, easily slicing these people into pieces of meat.
She was already... a monster... This beautiful monster vanished from Guren's sight.
Limping back to the apartment, he found his companions had already gone to chase Hiiragi Mahiru.
Guren opened the "love letter" inside the blood-stained plastic bag.
The cover of the love letter read: "seraph of the end" Project.
Opening it, he saw a list of children used as test subjects.
Amane Yuichiro
Kondo Mikael
Shitjiro Kimizuki
Mirai Kimizuki
Saotome Yuichi
Saotome Tomoe
... Luke [Crossed out]
Only the last name was crossed out.
After that were the research records of the Cursed Gear experiments.
"Hey, Guren, you need power, don't you? Accept me once again!"
"Shut up!"
The demon inside him was beginning to stir again... Luke saw everything that happened clearly from the opposite building.
Although he really wanted to complain about Ichinose Guren and Hiiragi Mahiru's peculiar views on love.
But he had to admit, Hiiragi Mahiru was indeed beautiful.
Guren, you kid, have good taste!
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