“Alright then… time to take down Tect.”
Thinking that, I looked towards the rock where I had impaled Tect. However, there was nothing there, only bloodstains remained.
Looking around carefully, I saw that somehow, Tect, with only his face remaining, had reattached himself to his body.
It seemed he was able to regenerate that way.
“Hey, you don’t actually think you can escape, do you?”
“Fufufu… Kaine-chan? I was wondering why you were able to get here so quickly. After checking, it seems you pawned off Elfatokles on the Hero. I released the brainwashing earlier, but… I’m glad I left Elfatokles. Is that alright? The Hero still can’t beat the Flame Emperor, you know?”
“So… you didn’t actually undo the brainwashing. Well, whatever, maybe he can win, but I don’t really care about winning or losing. Elfatokles-sama will surely break the brainwashing herself.”
“That’s impossible. Once my brainwashing takes hold, it can’t be undone unless I release it myself.”
Just then, Elfatokles, carrying a battered Erna, entered the cave.
“Elfatokles-chan! Perfect timing! Beat the crap out of Kaine-chan and Kuuga-kun!”
Elfatokles approached Tect without a word.
Then, she landed a powerful blow on the unsuspecting Tect.
“Gah… Why…? My brainwashing should be unbreakable…”
“The word ‘absolute’… I cannot trust it, you see? Unfortunately, I was able to overcome the brainwashing. Now! Prepare yourself!”
Saying that, Elfatokles gripped her sword again.
“Please wait, Elfatokles-sama.”
“Kaine-san… what is it? Don’t tell me you’re trying to spare this guy’s life?”
“No, I just want to settle things myself. With my own hands.”
“…I actually wanted to kill him myself because I held a grudge, but I owe you a debt. I’ll concede here. Besides… it seems I owe you for allowing me to witness my disciple’s growth.”
“Thank you.”
I took up my sword. Towards Tect…
“Hey, I don’t want you to take anything important from me anymore. Let’s settle this once and for all.”
“Tch! Don’t underestimate me! If I get serious, someone like you…”
Saying that, he summoned a Vampire.
Thus, the final battle began.