Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Volume 12 - Ch 1

The worth of human isnt about whether their ability is high or low! Its a problem about how they live!

The first custom-made Heart Hybrid Gear in history, Zecros.

The hand-made dress(combat uniform) that was created by the mother Hida Nayuta for the sake of her daughter.

Clad in the historys strongest Heart Hybrid Gear that took the form of a treasured outfit, Hida Reiri looked down on the machine god Odin far below her.

In her expression was rage. Inside her eyes was determination. Conviction was dwelling in the white and silver armor wrapping her body.

Odin glared at Reiri as though measuring her strength.

Divinity number, 960thousand?

After whispering in shock, Odin wiped off the dust on her body and questioned Reiri.

What in the world are you?

The blue light of magic power flowing through Zecross armor increased in strength.

Hida Reiri.

At that instant, Reiris figure vanished.

The rubble below Reiris feet burst out, and the piled up remain of Odins palace crumbled all at once.

!?

Odin lost sight of Reiris figure for a moment. It was something impossible. In these few thousand years she had never lost sight of her enemy.

So a formidable enemy after so long huhwhen Odin whispered that inside her heart, she sensed a terrifying presence from diagonally behind her.

Normally, Odin almost never noticed enemys existence. The reason was that most existence couldnt possibly be a threat for Odin. From Odins point of view, she couldnt recognize an existence that was just too weak as an existence. Even if she saw their figure, even if she heard their voice, she didnt notice them.

Because of that, the presence Odin felt from behind her was something fresh.

A threat at the level that made her felt a chill.

A danger at the level that made her spine shuddered.

An opponent of such level was right behind her.

Odin tasted for the first time the shuddering feeling that was the mix of fear and anticipation while she turned around.

Something exploded at very near distance to her.

Fierce radiance and flame blast, and the steel fragments passed through right beside Odin.

Just what in the world happened!?

Fafnir should be standing guard there.

The figure of a woman was reflected on Odins right eye. Inside the flame blast, the remaining half of Fafnirs head was lifted up by that woman.

For a guard of yours, its lacking in power.

Reiri tossed away Fafnirs remain in her hand.

Aine and others were staring at that remain with feeling of disbelief. They recalled when they fought and lost against Odin previously. Not to mention Odin, they were unable to even defeat her servant Fafnir. Furthermore they werent fighting alone by any means. Aine, Gravel, Aldea, also Grace and Zelcyone, even the Quartum were participating in the battle. But even with all of them they had no hope to even return a blow at Odin and Fafnir.

Zelcyone whispered with a hint of detest.

That damn Reirijust how much power that womans magic armor has

Even Grace was half dumbfounded seeing Zecross overwhelming power.

Unbelievableaah geez, this is too shocking

Odin stared with a cold eye at the remain of her servant tumbling on the ground.

Lacking in poweris it. No, it has been useful to me. Fafnir devoured the opponents that were too weak for me to deal with personally.

I see. Then is your feeling hurt that its destroyed?

Odin made a slight smile.

No. Its the natural providence for the weak to be defeated by the strong. Besides, defeating you and obtaining your strength will make me even stronger.

Odin waved her hand straight to the side.

Reiri instantly stood on guard. However, Odins movement wasnt for attacking. It was a preparation for her to fight seriously. Machine was created from Odins fingertips and it lengthened longer and longer. Parts were created from blueprint and they were put together on the spot. And then, a large spear was settled in Odins hand.

It was Odins strongest armamentGungnir.

Commander! Thats her sure kill technique! It will surely pierce without any way to defense against! Be careful!

Surelypiercing?

Reiri frowned.

Here I come, Reiri!

Odin readied her Gungnir and kicked on the ground. She rushed out as though vanishing from her spot. In the eyes of Aine and others, it only looked like the ground was exploding.

However, there were two explosions.

Reiri moved forward faster than Odin.

!!

Before Gungnir could connect with Reiris karma, she flew inside her opponents bosom instantly. And then a right straight punched into Odins stomach.

!? Gah

Odins body was flying from a corner of the ten kilometer arena to the opposite corner.

It was just a punch.

If Gungnir wasnt restricted by the physical law, Zecros was also something that transcended the common sense.

Odins body crashed into the arenas wall along with acceleration G that could blow away ones consciousness. The shockwave that was produced instantaneously blew away the stand that was equipped with audience seat into pieces.

UOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Reiri dashed in order to attack further.

The strength she applied on the ground lifted up the arenas floor and the piled up snow was instantly evaporated from blazing flame.

Ill finish this in one go!

Reiri pulled back her right fist and she flew toward Odin without decreasing her speed at all.

But Odins right eye stared at the approaching figure of Reiri and she grinned. She lifted her body from inside the rubbles that were caving in like a cross as though she wasnt damaged at all. In her hand was the sure killing spear that would overturn even fate. Its internal mechanism started rotating in high speed and it emitted blue flame along with a high-pitched sound.

This is as far as you go huh! Reiri!

Odin thrust the strongest spear of god, Gungnir toward Reiri. The distance was enough to pierce her. Blue sharp light cut apart the space and lengthened as though it was being sucked into Reiris chest. The moment that radiance was about to reach, Reiri kicked on the ground. The ground was cracked and lifted up. In exchange of that destructive energy, Reiris body was pushed to the side. She dodged the tip of Gungnir in a hairs breadth.

However.

Guah!?

Gungnir stabbed into Reiris chest.

Wha-!! What happened!?

Reiri was blown away to the opposite side of the arena once more while thinking with her chaotic mind.

She should have dodged it without any doubt even though it was just for a hairs breadth. But she was still stabbed by that spear.

So this is what Aine meant.

There was a result that preceded the cause. The past was rewritten following the result that was forcefully created. The cause and effect were reversed. That was the power of that Gungnir.

Reiris body collided on the ground and she bounced several times while raising snow and sand violently from her rolling. And then she stopped just before the arenas wall.

Commander!

Reiri!

The scream of Aine and Vatlantis members reached Reiris ear.

Reiri clicked her tongue inside her heart.

They are too overreacting. If they make that kind of voice, theyre going to make me think that Im going to lose anytime now. Its not like I lost consciousness, my wound is also not really bad.

The fact was that Reiri changed her trajectory just before she was hit and killed the momentum. It seemed it was fortunate she did that.

Reiri lifted her face.

Even if Odin was approaching her, there was still time to reac!?

Gungnir was approaching.

The spear of god was flying straight toward her.

Odin wasnt charging forward with the spear on her hand, she threw it from where she stood.

It was a tactic that Odin believed would bring victory. She planned to decide the match with that.

No matter what kind of person, they wouldnt be able to escape from Gungnirs law of cause and effect.

That was Odins belief, so that must be the truth.

The next moment, Gungnir raised a horrible sound and pierced Reiri.

Aine and others held their breath.

Reiri was killedeveryone thought so.

But, Reiris body didnt collapse. And then her right hand rose.

White light ran on that hands palm. That light condensed and solidified, becoming a single sword.

A silver sword. Its form looked as though it was coordinated with Zecross armor. That white and silver sword blade shined with blue light.

DEYAAAAAAAAAAAH!

The sword flashed, leaving behind blue trail.

At that time, Aine witnessed something unbelievable. Gungnir that once stabbed her and caused her to wander at the abyss of death. That invincible spear was cut apart.

Gungnir raised a sound as though metallic parts overlapped each other and it fell on the ground.

Odin was staring at that situation from ten kilometer away at the other side.

Thats impossiblemy Gungnir is

This time it was Odins turn to feel confusion. It was a phenomenon that didnt exist in her experience until now. Why the spear that should pierce the enemy for sure didnt reach Reiri? Why did the spear break instead?

Reiri smiled fearlessly and then as though to flaunt to Odin who was making a dumbfounded face, she lifted her left arm. Odins right eye snapped wide open.

Thatsyou mean Gungnir was blocked?

Reiris left arm was attached with a small round shield. The center of it was concaved and small cracks were running on its surface.

The armament of Heart Hybrid Gear was normally limited to one type. However Reiris Zecros was an exception.

The sword in her right hand that cut apart everything.

The shield in her left hand that obstructed every danger.

They were the unrivalled sword and shield that a mother bestowed to a daughter in the worry of her safety.

Reiri rushed toward Odin once more. She was running while suddenly letting out a smile.

That person is just too overprotective.

Odin too also made a smile on her lips.

Interesting! If you say that you can block it, then try doing it one more time!

Odin kicked on the ground and headed toward Reiri. The explosive shockwave caused the snow to soar steeply like a pillar. The heat from Odins movement energy instantly evaporated the snow.

DAAAAAAAAAAA!

UOOOOOOOOOOO!

The two clashed right in the middle of the arena.

Fierce flash shined. A moment later, shockwave and explosive sound reached the location of Aine and others. Odin bit her lip at the center of that shockwave.

Kuhagain!

Gungnir was blocked by Zecross shield once more.

Hey Odin. If your spear exerted its strength on cause and effect, then this shield also possess the power to interfere with cause and effect. It will be the same no matter how many times you try.

However Gungnirs tip pierced into the center of the shield and the cracks became bigger and ran deeper.

It will reach the limit soon. But,

Reiri didnt show the slightest sign of the impatience inside her heart. She brandished up her sword and swung it down diagonally. The swords blade smashed apart the remaining Gungnir.

!!

As though to thrust even more despair at Odin who changed her expression, Reiri slashed up at the right arm holding the spear with her returning sword.

Odins right arm was easily separated from her body.

!?

Odin who was acting that calm and composed before was put in disorder. And then she was staring at her arm dancing in the air with disbelieving eyes.

Reiri reversed the tip of the sword she swung up and swung it down at the defenseless left arm of Odin.

Ga

The right arm fell on the ground, followed by the left arm slightly later. It was a defense and offense that happened in only the blink of eye.

-aAaAAAAaAuUaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!?

Odin raised a never heard before scream.

Reiri stared at Odins arms that were tumbling on the ground.

From their external appearance, the arms only looked like they were made from flesh and blood. However, not a single drop of blood flowed from them. And then on the cut section, in exchange of bone and muscle tissue, there was terrifyingly detailed wiring pattern printed on it. it was unknown what kind of material it was, but it could be felt that the wiring was drawn on elastic resin. And then depending on the angle one watched it, that wiring would look different.

So this is a gods body.

Surely Odin hadnt been injured this deeply for a long while. It looked like Odins mind couldnt catch up with dealing against the unexpected damage.

Now is the time if Im going to deal her the finishing blow.

Reiri pointed the tip of her sword at Odins chest.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Reiris sword pierced Odins chest.

That moment, Odins right eye shined blue and the crystal wings on her back shined.

Reiris instinct told her of the danger.

UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Along with Odins shriek, several streaks of light were fired from the crystal wings. That lines of light split further at midair, bent, becoming several hundred streaks of light that rained down in the middle of the arena.

Aine immediately yelled.

Watch out! Everyone, dodge

Light pierced Aines back before she could finish her sentence.

Guh!

Zeross armor that was protecting Aines body was smashed. The armor along her spine popped out. The destructive power passed through Aines body and blew away even the armor supporting her chest.

aAAAAAHKuh!

An impact that felt like it was making her internal organs pulpy attacked Aine. The intense pain and discomfort made her unable to even stand and she fell on her knees.

The explosive sound piercing her ears continued without pause. Amidst the explosions, Gravel, Aldea, Grace and other Vatlantis force were swallowed one after another. The snow was instantly vaporized and the surrounding turned hazy as though deep mist was falling.

Aine whispered with a trembling voice.

E, everyone

Inside the mist, there was already no silhouette that was standing.

No.

Inside the clearing up mist, there were two faint shadows surfacing.

Fufufu, its really troubling that my wings are cowardly.

So you still have that kind of trump car leftas expected from a machine god. You cannot be dealt with so simply.

Reiri swung her sword and swept away the steam enveloping the area.

Yes, the wings lightBaldur(The Gods Light) will automatically discover the enemy unrelated with my own will and shoot them down. Its irrelevant whether their divinity number is high or low. It will sweep away all the enemies. Reiri, lets consign all your comrades to oblivion!

Odin let out a crazed smile and walked toward Reiri. Her two Gungnir were broken and she also lost the arms with which she was grasping those spears. Normally someone in that position wouldnt be unable to fight anymore.

However Odin had that wing. The wings that possessed Baldur(The Gods Light) that could destroy hundreds of thousands of soldiers all at once.

Reiri readied her shield and glared at Odin.

I was able to barely defend against those lasers. But, this shield too will reach its limit soon. If I got hit by that one more time, it might break. No, rather than that,

Reiri took a side glance at the figures of her fallen comrades.

They wouldnt hold. There were also some whose magic armor was destroyed from the attack just now. If they got hit again.

Odins wings shined blue once more as though sensing Reiris fear.

With this Ill be able to climb up the stair of evolution in one go! By using you all as sacrifice! Now, its the end with this!

I wont let you!

One other voice resounded exactly overlapping with Reiris yell.

Reiri held her breath toward that voice.

So you are going to protect them.

The voices owner came down from the sky. It landed without reducing the speed, as though crashing down on the ground. Explosive sound resounded and snow whirled up. There was a black figure at the center of the caving ground. In a flash a shield was deployed protecting Aine and others right after the black Heart Hybrid Gear landed.

Kizuna!

Equipping the Corruption Armament Nayuta, and clad in Heart Hybrid Gear Eros that was hiding ominously might power, Hida Kizuna stood in Odins way.

Still collapsing on the ground, Aine looked up to that figure with empty eyes.

Is it, Kizuna?

The shape of Eros was completely different from what she knew. Rather it looked like the magic armor of Professor Nayuta who became machine god.

Am I, looking at an illusion?

Nee-chan! Leave everyone to me!

Ill leave it to you! Kizuna!

With shield and sword in hands, Reiri drew near Odin. However, the crystal wings emitted fierce radiance when there was only one step left.

Perish! My sacrifices!

The Baldur that was fired from the left wing split into many streaks that attacked Aine and others.

UOOOOOOO!

Along with Kizunas spirited yell, the pink magic power light running through Eros shined dazzlingly. The half-spherical shield with diameter nearly a hundred meter covering his comrades increased further in thickness.

The solid shield of light blocked Odins lasers. Light and light collided and erased each other. Holes were opened on Kizunas shield as though it was worm-eaten.

Deploying a shield this large wasnt easy. To say nothing of how Baldur was continuing to rain down on the shield so powerfully, it would be broken through sooner or later.

But, there wasnt any unease in Kizunas heart.

Ahead of his gaze, the figure that he trusted more than anyone was reflected.

With her long black hair fluttering, Reiri stepped forward toward Odin.

All the lights surging from Odins right wing attacked toward Reiri. Even the shield protecting Reiri couldnt absorb all the impact. Unimaginable impact was hitting Reiris body through Zecros that was covering her whole body.

It was an intense pain as though her nerves were directly caressed. She gritted her teeth against that pain and endured it with all her will.

Dont falter. This is the pain that a lot of your subordinates has experienced until now. Its not pain that I should be afraid of right now. What I should be cautious of is if this impact dislocate the joint of my arm or leg, if my bone is broken or my tendon snapped and so on, that my body will be destroyed until a state that cannot be compensated by any kind of mental strength. If that happen, then I will be unable to defeat Odin.

Reiri put strength into the tips of her toes and pushed back the pressure of light with her shield. And then she advanced for a step, then one more step.

If she collapsed, the subordinates behind her would die.

It would be a be