"I'll teach you. The way to use [Competition]."

Kanata has regained the skill [Competition].

To show the power of the rightful owner, he once again pointed his sword at Galdur.

In contrast, Galdur smirks.

"I don't need that anymore!"

"!"

Galdur kicked off into the air and approached Kanata.

Kanata somehow crosses swords, but he feels it on his skin.

It's a completely different speed from earlier.

Galdur, through the embers of the [Competition], siphoned magical power from the monsters.

The body has been enhanced to the point where it can be said to be a completely different person.

He has begun to fully demonstrate that power.

"Muahahaha! I should have done this from the start!"

"..."

It's a fierce attack from Galdur.

Limbs with tails, aerial attacks, and so on.

Each one is rough, but they push through with overwhelming physical specs.

Kanata has no choice but to defend on the ground.

[Demon King-samaaaa!!!]

[Are you okay!?]

[That guy is incredibly fast!]

[The attacks seem heavy too...]

[This is a bit too much.]

[I've never seen a monster like that.]

[Go for it, Kanata-kun!]

A demon is a being that possesses intelligence.

They keep pushing their "physical abilities" that surpass humans.

With just one sword, defense won't be enough.

"What's wrong, there's blood coming out!? ─Hey!"

"....!"

Galdur swung his tail, causing the two to distance themselves from each other.

Kanata's body already had multiple wounds.

Seeing that, Galdur gets completely carried away.

"What do you mean, you will teach me! I'm the one who knows how to use it better!"

The one who stole the magical power was the effect of [Competition].

It's understandable to feel this way.

However, Kanata finally spoke up.

"Is it about time?"

"Huh? ...!"

When Kanata swung down the sword, the flowing blood converged into a single point.

The blood eventually turns into red thorns and circles around Kanata.

Those sharp ones each have the lethality of a sword.

This is the ability to turn blood into power.

"I borrowed it, Elvi."

"Ah, Kanata-sama!"

Due to the effect of the [Competition], he shared Elvi's power.

But that's not all.

"[Motherly Grace]."

"Kanata-chan!"

It's Mika's healing ability.

After turning blood into power, wounds will heal.

He doesn't have the power of Mika, but he can heal to the level of regrowing an arm or two.

Then, shall we move on to the second round?"

"You...!"

Galdur finally understood Kanata's smile.

Kanata was intentionally taking damage.

Without receiving a fatal wound, just bleeding.

As a result, the wounds healed completely, and the blessings of Elvi were obtained.

Even against that fierce onslaught, they managed to maintain such control.

This is probably due to Kanata's [Super Sensory] and combat instincts.

[Seriously, Demon King?!]

[Did you calculate all this already!?]

[I believe in the Demon King.]

[I was so nervous, it was a loss, lol.]

[Self-harming to strengthen the mental move.]

[Already fully recovered?]

[There's no blind spot, is there...]

[After all, he was the Demon King.]

"Next, it's my turn."

"...Ugh!"

Now they're all set.

As if to say that, Kanata takes off...

When he swung the sword downward, flames erupted with a whoosh.

As if the Vermilion Bird of the South had spread its wings.

"Oh my. You look like this big sister."

"Right?"

It's Luzeria's ability.

This mobility was also hidden until it turned into an offensive.

Everything is in Kanata's hands.

Kanata crossed swords with the floating Galdur with momentum.

"Did you think the sky belonged only to you?"

"Ugh!"

Thanks to the propulsion of flames, Kanata can now move freely even in the air.

Also, of course, fire can be used for more than just movement.

"If you take it bare, you'll get burned."

"...!"

Kanata envelops the sword in flames.

The power of Luzeria is easy to handle and versatile.

It's the perfect ability for an attack.

"It's a completely spontaneous idea, but ─[Demon King Flame Dance]!"

"Guhaaaah!"

Kanata danced with a sword enveloped in flames.

Not as seductive as Luzeria, but just like cutting down enemies.

It has outstanding destructive power.

Galdur also has no choice but to keep his distance for a while.

"Hah, hah, damn it!"

Then, Galdur thrusts both arms forward.

He probably thought that if he left, it would be his.

He launched a long-range attack as it is, but it didn't reach Kanata.

"Freeze."

"Are you kidding me!?"

He froze Galdur's magic in midair.

Although it doesn't come to a complete stop like Kokone, the speed drops significantly.

If that happens, avoiding it won't be a problem.

"Master!"

"I saw it earlier. It was a lifesaver."

Furthermore, the wave has even a ripple effect.

"Is it okay to zone out?"

"Ah, no...!"

To convey the frozen technique, the ice also reached Galdur himself.

To the now slow-moving Galdur, Kanata approaches once again with the propulsion of flames.

There's no escape now.

"This is [Competition]."

What Kanata is sharing is not an unknown monster.

An irreplaceable familiar companion.

On a daily basis, often watched, often followed.

Kanata understands familiars better than anyone else.

That power, and the way to use it.

That is to say─.

"Different seasons of life."

"Guahhhhhhh...!"

Kanata unleashed a blast of flames at Galdur.

Due to the overwhelming shock, smoke fills the area.

The streaming camera is in a state of static interference.

[Did it explode!?]

[Did the Demon King just attack!?]

[I can't see anything!]

[Where is Kanata-kun? ; ; ]

[What kind of shock is this?!]

[Hey, camera person, come on!?]

[I don't really get it, but please win!]

However, this is also part of Kanata's plan.

In the smoke, Kanata thrusts his sword and brings down Galdur from the sky.

In a space just for the two of them, Kanata asked.

"What is your purpose?"

"W-Who would talk about something like that?!"

"I see. Then ─[Wave of Babumi]."

"!?!"

An attitude of defiance will be punished.

Mika shared the [Wave of Babumi], and Kanata asked again.

"Why did you come here in the modern day?"

"It's for the resurrection of the Demon King!"

"I see."

"Wh-what am I talking about...!?"

However, the regression to infancy was brief.

Although they shared abilities, it seems Kanata's maternal instincts were lacking.

Even so, he obtained enough information.

"You're the vanguard who will use something from the modern world to resurrect the Demon King, aren't you?"

"Ugh...!"

Bullseye.

The baby talk might not work anymore, but he can see through the truth and lies with his [Super Sensory].

If he can obtain the most important information, then all that's left is to take him down.

However, Galdur just couldn't accept it.

"Why? You were executed by humans! Why can you stand up for them again?"

"...That's true."

Even in another world, Kanata devoted himself wholeheartedly.

However, he did not receive the proper recognition.

That's the result of execution.

"But, it seems I'm the Demon King."

"Huh?"

However, in the modern world, he receives proper recognition.

Many people recognized him, and many people helped him.

Even if he's called the Demon King, it doesn't change the fact that he's being praised.

There is more than enough reason for Kanata to stand up.

"So, tell your Demon King, too."

"...!"

Kanata breaks through the smoke, revealing the two figures.

To capture that, the streaming camera also displayed the footage again.

[Connected!]

[Where is the Demon King!?]

[He's under the smoke!]

[He's taking down the enemy!]

[This will decide the match!]

[Whoaaaaaaaaaaa!]

[Please!]

[Go, Demon King!!!]

With 3 million viewers watching, Kanata declares.

"The modern Demon King here is enough with just me."

Activate simultaneously.

That final blow.

"[Competition]."

Kicking Galdur off into the air, Kanata raised his sword.

Then, light begins to gather on the sword.

Ice, fire, blood, waves.

Each light blends together, harmonizing into a single force.

Eventually, a gigantic sword flash that seemed to ascend to the heavens was created.

Galdur can only be left speechless.

"Wha, what is this...!?"

This is the true essence of [Competition].

It's not just about sharing abilities with comrades.

Understand their companions, utilize their strengths, and create harmony together.

Only by controlling everything and using it as a single force can they achieve [Competition].

Kanata swung down the [Crystallization of Bonds].

"[Spatial Disruption . Instrumental Quartet]."

"Guahhhhhhhhhhh!"

Galdur's body is split in half.

The blade of light also includes the ability to affect the summoned beasts, making regeneration impossible.

This time, it was the moment when the conclusion was finally reached.

Galdur murmured for the last time with his dying body.

"Why is there such a big difference..."

It was supposed to be the same [Competition].

Rather, the shared power should have been more on his side.

However, he was defeated by Kanata.

The familiars answer in their place.

It's Luzeria, Elvi, and Mika.

"That power is one that Kanata-kun gained through his own efforts."

"One cannot truly demonstrate their worth with just superficial appearances."

"Once you relied on that, you lost."

And finally, Kokone answered.

"This is the master."

"Ugh, I see..."

Galdur's body is disappearing.

Along with that, the camera captured the entire scene.

Due to Kanata's strike, the cloudy sky split open, and light poured into the town.

"It's our win."

Chapter 29: The Crystallization of Bonds