Part 7
A second after surviving the fall to the plunge pool of the waterfall, Asuka already started to shout with all her might for they still weren't clear of the danger that was fast approaching:
"Quickly! Gallop Now!"
As though saying "I will run even if you didn't tell me that!" the Hippocamp had neighed as it rushed forward.
Choosing the same route back would be too dangerous. She was alone to fend for herself and she couldn't afford to be delayed by the Kelpies.
[Which route did Faceless choose…Argh! Blast it! I don't even have time to ponder!]
Though the tsunami was much weaker due to Izayoi pulling his punches on it, there was no mistaking that it would all be over if the wave came over them. The wave that bulldozed its way through the forest inundated the sea of trees without a shred of mercy.
Frantically urging her Hippocamp while waving her whip, Asuka finally spotted the figure of Faceless ahead.
[Found her…!]
The steed of Faceless was undoubtedly of a famous breed but the Hippocamp that was strengthen by Asuka's powers was not to be belittled. Judging it to be a good opportunity, Asuka was about to urge her steed to step up its speed---
The tip of the Serpens Scorpio Sword blade narrowly missed the tip of her nose and she was forced to slow.
[……Is that a warning for me?]
The distance between them was roughly twenty meters. The attack radius of that whip sword roughly covered the width between both river banks.
[The rules forbid killing of opponents. I should be able to get pass if I give it my all….I think…so…]
---As long as Faceless doesn't have any other cards up her sleeve. However, the price would be Asuka riding into [Underwood] fully nude.
[…Uwu….]
Just the thought of it caused Asuka's face and ears to go red. Suffering that kind of humiliation even if she won made death more preferable. However, Asuka didn't have any other choice currently.
…I can't win without stripping? This painful thought caused her to feel a twinge in her heart.
Just when Asuka swallowed nervously and steeled her resolve to rush forth---
Kasukabe Yō descended from the sky in her shining winds.
"Asuka! Are you all right?"
"Ka...Kasukabe-san! Where have you been just now?"
"Sorry, I was waiting for you guys further downstream after defeating Griffith."
Asuka blinked her eyes in realization. It was only now that she notice how she hadn't seen a shadow of any [Two Wings] participants.
"Oh……Kasukabe-san went to fight alone?"
"Nn. None of the [Two Wings] will be coming. There's only her in front of you."
They held each other's gaze and nodded in unison. There wasn't any hope if she went alone, but if there were two, they might be able to overcome the obstacle.
"Kasukabe-san, could you help me to delay her for a moment while I try to rush pass her?"
"…I will try my best."
The reply that came was hesitant. After all, the opponent was really strong and Yō wasn't able to give her word for that promise. But in this race, there would be many opportunities for Yō to target Faceless.
Take for one, the rule that disqualified a player who gets unseated from the mount and into the water.
Or the rule that restricted her from killing others.
And the most important factor was the fact that riding on a steed caused her to lose her mobility.
"Asking me to engage her in a fight would be impossible……I can only hold out for 10 rounds at most."
"Got it. Then let's do it only at the last part for it's a straight road that we can use to have our final fight!"
Just as they confirmed their strategies, the both of them were suddenly exposed to the sunlight that marked the end of the gloomy forest.
As their vision broadened, [Underwood]'s Great Tree appeared before their eyes.
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