Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Volume 13 - Ch 1

Kizuna! KIZUNAAAAAA-!

Aine crouched beside the collapsed Kizuna and desperately called his name.

Aines worry and confusion were growing incessantly seeing Kizuna not replying. She lifted up Kizunas upper body in her arms and embraced him onto her chest.

Please! Kizuna! Talk to me!

The body of Kizuna that she lifted up wasnt Kizuna that she knew. There was not even the slightest strength filling that body. It was as though there was no respond from it. It was as though it was just a thing, a puppet.

Ha, hang on! Kizuna-! I, Ill help you right away!

There was no reply even after she called to him desperately.

Even when she shook him, the limp body only shook within the range of the bodys joints.

Tears were gathering in Aines eyes.

Aawhat should I do

Blood was flowing from the gaping wound where Thanatoss sword pierced. She blocked that wound opening using her hands.

If she was unable to see the wound, perhaps it would be gone as though it was never there? Perhaps it would return back to before? Aines confused mind brought about such impossible thinking.

If I can at least stop the bloodshe thought. However, the sense of touch at her palm told her that there was no more blood overflowing from the wound.

The body function that circulated blood throughout the whole body was stopping.

The heart was stopping.

Aine was shedding tears while peering onto the face of her beloved person.

Those eyes looked like they were staring at Aine. But they werent looking at anything.

No strength was filling the bodys neck. The head was limply turning sideway.

The tears flowing from Aines eyes were falling to Kizunas cheek.

KizunaKizuna, over herelook at me

Aine kept hugging Kizunas body while lowering down Kizunas limp body on the floor. She brought her face on his chest. Tears flowed.

The person who caused Kizuna to become like this, Thanatos was right nearby.

There was no coloring in the world that Thanatos created for battle. Stone floor continued on without end. The sky was the space as though it was drawn with thin ink. But, it was only the blood flowing from Kizunas wound that had crimson coloring as though to proclaim that it was the real thing.

And then one more thing, there was an existence that possessed color in this monochrome world.

Machine god Thanatos.

She was emitting beautiful coloring of white and blue, and also golden radiance.

In her hand, the sword that stole Kizunas wound was being grasped. The white blade was dyed with fresh blood.

Even when looking at that, emotion of revenge, anger, or resentment wouldnt well up.

Both her mind and heart still hadnt thought until that far.

Right now there were only fierce sadness and a sense of loss that she had never felt before that were ruling over Aine.

Thanatos was staring still at Aine who was clinging on Kizunas body and shedding tears. There was no emotion in her face. But, there was curiosity in her eyes.

What meaning is there in your action just now?

That voice reached Aines ears, but it was the same like a noise, it didnt sound like words with meaning in her ears.

Thanatos asked the same question one more time, but no answer came back.

So you cannot produce an answer. Then lets try asking the other people.

The wings that were towering behind Thanatos like a gigantic relief shined brightly. Then, cracks ran through the space around Aine.

It looked like there were unseen glasses there that were getting cracked. But, the moment they cracked, the space was smashed and a contact point with different world was created.

Entrance.

It was an Entrance that was frightfully small as though it was in the size for a single person.

What appeared from there was a black haired beauty who possessed mature body that was wearing silver Heart Hybrid Gear.

Where is, this place

Reiri was isolated toward different world. There was no one there other than her, it was just a white space where there was nothing. She was unable to contact the comrades who rushed in together with her. When she was at a loss, the space in front of her suddenly cracked.

When she noticed,

Before her eyes, there was the figure of Thanatos carrying a sword that was dyed with blood.

And then there was the figure of the collapsed Kizuna and Aine who was clinging on that body.

Her body moved faster than her thought.

Kizuna!

She shouted like that and approached Thanatos instantly.

With Zecross sword in her hand, she bisected Thanatoshowever, Thanatos wasnt there anymore. She was moving toward a distant spot as though she had teleported.

Reiri didnt pursue and kneeled beside Kizuna. And then, she was speechless seeing the completely changed figure of her little brother and her face turned pale.

KiKizunathis is, Aine! What happened!? Is Kizuna alive!?

Aines body jerked in respond to that yell.

And then tears fell while her face kept looking down.

The wordless replye made Reiris face distorted.

Thatsthere is no way

At that time, the sound like several ices cracking resounded. Entrances in the number of those sounds appeared.

The members who were sent away to different worlds like ReiriHimekawa, Yurishia, Sylvia, Gravel, Hyakurath, and also Grace went stiff from great shock.

Li, liesKizuna, kun

Thi, this is a joke right? Kizuna isno way

Ca, captainple, please open your eyes desu!

LiesIm not going to believe this! Wake up! Kizuna!!

Hi, Hida-kun issomething like this

Ni, Nii-sama! Stop with the joke!

Everyone talked, but Kizuna didnt reply.

Kizunas eyes that were staying open werent seeing anything. His thinly opened mouth wasnt producing any word.

Himekawa was muttering deliriously.

No wayno way, Kizuna-kun

No matter how much she denied it, the cruel reality was sneaking into her heart. Irrepressible emotion and tear were overflowing from everyone.

Thanatos was carefully observing every single one of those expressions.

There is something that I want to ask from all of you.

Hearing Thanatoss voice, everyone there once again realized the enemys existence too late.

Reiri gritted her teeth so hard it made a sound and slowly stood up.

I also have something to askto you bastard

She turned the sword she was holding toward Thanatos.

It was you who stole Kizunas life wasnt it?

Reiri asked menacingly with a contorted face that was carved with anger and sadness.

Thats right. That man was tougher than I expected. I called that woman in order to create an opening, as an obstacle in that mans way. Just as planned, that man stopped his movement so I fired Keraunos butsomething unexpected occurred. That man used himself as shield and protected that woman. He was astonishingly defenseless.

Sobbing leaked out from Aines mouth.

SorryIm sorryKizunaeveryone

Thanatos ignored Aines pained muttering and continued.

Therefore, I was able to finish off that man easily. However there is something I dont get. I received no reply even when I asked that woman, so I called all of you here.

Himekawa yelled while shedding tears.

Just what are you saying!!

What meaning there is in that mans action?

Wha

Himekawa spontaneously lost her words.

An action of trying to save ones beloved person by putting out ones own body to the front.

Thanatos was asking what was the meaning of that action.

Not just Himekawa, everyone there was unable to understand the meaning of Thanatoss question.

Thanatos spoke to the dumbfounded group.

That man had higher combat ability. In that case, that mans survival should have higher priority. It will be understandable if he use that woman there as shield, but why did that man sacrifice himself instead? Furthermore there is no merit obtained from doing that. Incomprehensible.

Aine opened her eyes wide while listening to those words and her lips trembled. Her body was convulsing from terror and guilt.

Ne, Nee-sama

The worried Grace hugged Aines body.

Nee-sama, be strong. There is no way that Nii-sama will diejust this much

Grace herself understood that her words were just a consolation. But even though she knew that, her big sister would break if she didnt cling to hope right now. Grace felt that instinctually.

However, Aine shook her head.

No goodhis heart has also stopped. Kizuna, is deadI, killed him.

What are you saying Nee-sama! Get a hold of yourself!

Thanatos was staring with interest at Aines state.

Why are you lamenting so much like just because a single specimen stop functioning? Why are you sad? In the first place what is sadness? What kind of meaning that emotion and behavior have? It is for generating what effect?

Yurishia aimed the muzzle of her Differential Frame toward Thanatos.

Grace and Hyakurath, please take care of Kizuna and Aine.

The inside of Yurishias heart was burning with rage and hatred that she had never felt until now. Until now no matter what kind of battle, there would be her self somewhere that was grasping the situation calmly. Her self that was grasping the battle situation on the whole from higher position, right now she was lacking that.

She wanted to kill the opponent who killed the person she loved. She couldnt hold back that simple desire for revenge, the urge to kill.

Himekawa also readied Gladius, Silvia also prepared Taross main cannon so it could fire anytime.

Reiri readied her shield and sword and lowered her stance.

Lets go!!

With Reiris signal as the trigger, Yurishias Differential Frame and Sylvias spouted fire.

The spot where Thanatos was at was instantly enveloped by flame. Bright red flame was rising up in the world that lost its color. Shockwave, flash, and flame blast struck. Reiri leaped into the flame as though to slash apart all those.

NUAaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Zecross sword cut apart the flame and ahead from it there was Thanatos.

Intense light scattered and two swords clashed.

Thanatos! We were told to not kill you! But that doesnt matter anymore!! Who cares what will happen to the world!! Kill! Ill kill you!

Thanatos expressionlessly parried the sword, pushing Reiri back.

Kuh!

Just with that Reiri was sent flying behind for several dozen meters. Both her feet were sliding on the floor while sending Thanatos a gaze that was burning with hatred.

I dont care whether you are a god or what, Ill kill you no matter what kind of method Ill have to use! Ill erase you until not even a single cell remain behind!!

There was no emotion at all inside Thanatoss golden pupils. However, her eyes were shining with curiosity toward the enragement of Reiri and others.

The change and phenomenon that resulted from death is very interesting. In that case

Thanatoss wing opened wide with the sound of moving machinery. It somehow looked like a gigantic watch.

I want even more detailed data. Ill kill all of you one by one and observe the reaction.

Thanatos who was muttering matter-of-factly was truly a god of death.

A god of death that was emitting divine and beautiful radiance.

Dont screw around!

Gravel who was staying quiet until now to endure her sadness drew out her Sword Gatling.

Give back, GIVE BACK KIZUNAAAA!!

She pressed the trigger while crying.

And the Sylvia also screamed while launching her bombardment.

UWAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

Fierce flame blat attacked Thanatos once more.

However,

Wha!?

All the attacks were erased before they landed on Thanatos.

This iswhat the

Cold sweat trickled down Gravels cheek.

Thanatos muttered with a disinterested expression.

I am the ruler of this world. That means I control the all rule in this world.

A deep crease was carved on Reiris forehead.

Dont tell meyou bastard

Right now, all the physical law in this world follow my will. What is used by the weapon of you all is basically light particle from converted magic power. If the rule of motion regarding that particle is changed, the particles will disperse without converging into one spot. However

Saying that, Thanatos readied her white sword.

Physical attack is effective.

Yurishia glared at Thanatos with eyes that were filled with killing intent.

Ifthats the case

Yurishia readied her Corruption Armament, Cross Head and made eye contact with Himekawa. In respond, Himekawa readied Neross Corruption Armament, Gladius in a low position. The three blades started shining red.

Yurishia also starting to send magic power into Cross Head. Golden radiance was circulating through the huge pile bunker gun and it raised a roaring sound. The temperature around the two was rising and wind was whirling up.

With the simultaneous activation of the twos Corruption Armament, the static electricity that was generated in the surrounding was roaring with unprecedented intensity.

Lets go, Hayuru!

Coming!!

Yurishia readied Cross Head while Hayuru readied Gladius. The two of them charged toward Thanatos.

However the closer they got to Thanatos, the amount of particles emitted from the tip of Cross Head was decreasing. Like this it wouldnt be any different from a simple huge pile bunker.

And then particles running on the surface of Neross Gladius were also vanishing. It was reduced into a simply huge blade.

However the two of them gritted their teeth and rushed toward Thanatos.

They didnt know how effective their attack would be. However, if a physical attack was effective, they could only do it. Even if they got the table turned on them and lost their lives, if they could deal even a single wound on the enemys body, they would have face to meet Kizuna at the next world.

The two of them clashed against Thanatos while harboring such feeling.

HAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

IYAaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Thanatos didnt dodge the attack of the two.

And then Cross Head was driven onto Thanatoss chest while Glaudius struck toward the head.

!?

At that time the two witnessed something unbelievable.

The Corruption Armaments broke.

The instant Cross Head fired out the pile, all the destructive power returned back to Cross Head. The pile snapped, and the firing device along with the magic power particle generator were also smashed up as though there were a brittle porcelain.

And then Gladius also had all of its three blades snapped.

No way

Yurishia and Himekawas eyes opened wide and shook along with the agitation in their heart.

Thanatos stared in observation at the two of them who were like that and put her strength into the sword she was holding.

I added a new change in the physical law. The movement energy wont be transmitted to the target, but returned back as it is, and then

Thanatos swung her sword.

I removed the rule just now.

The chest armor of Cross and Neros was smashed.

KyaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

The body of the two flew in the air and fell over on the floor.

Gravel yelled seeing their figures.

Now!!

She was worried about Yurishia and Himekawa. However right now the physical law was returning to normal. They couldnt let go of this timing.

Gravel aimed her Sword Gatling, and then Sylvia aimed her right arm that was containing her Corruption Armament toward Thanatos. No, they should have aimed at her.

Eh!? Where is she desu!?

Thanatoss figure vanished in a short time that was shorter than a blink of eye.

The next instant, Sylvia saw Taross right arm falling.

Eh!?

And then her body tilted as though she was losing the support of her right leg.

Taross large body fell on the floor. Sylvia saw the figure of Thanatos standing below her within her tilting field of vision.

The severed right leg of Taros exploded.

KyaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Faster than the spreading of that explosion, Thanatos was standing in front of Gravel.

!?

When she tried to turn Sword Gatling toward the opponent, the gun barrel was already slashed.

GUaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

The gun powder burt and Sword Gatling exploded powerfully inside Gravels hand.

Thanatos stopped her feet before that flame blast.

Reiris Zecros was attacking behind her.

Got her!

It was a chance of an instant that she obtained by going as far as forsaking her comrades getting defeated.

If it was at the timing when Thanatos was bisecting Sword Gatling with a sword, her sword would also be effective.

Not letting go of that timing, she swung down an attack with all her might toward Thanatoss back.

Wha!?

The instant Zecross sword touched the wings on the back, the beautiful white sword was pulverized.

She changed the law again!? Just in an instant like this!?

Thanatos turned around and her sword mowed Reiris body at the same time.

GUWAaAAAAH!!

Reirirs chest armor was smashed and white breasts peeked out as though they were spilling out. Reiri who collapsed on the floor turned an expression that was filled with hatred toward Thanatos.

Damn it-

When Reiri stood up, she clenched her fist.

Still not yet. Ill defeat you here!

Pointless. All of you who were created by this me wont be able to defeat me.

What?

Reiris eyes narrowed sharply.

Only someone with the same power like me can oppose me. In other words as long as you arent a machine god, its impossible to fight against this me.

After saying that, Thanatos gazed at Kizunas collapsed corpse.

The power of machine god was dwelling inside that man. Most likely it was the power of that small machine god. That was why it was possible for him to attack me in this world of mine without getting ruled over. But, that too has ended.

Kuh

Thanatos stared at Reiris face that distorted in anguish and talked with a dispassionate tone.

It looks like you are an existence that is close to that man. Then, you will do as the one to be killed next.

Thanatos swung up the sword she was holding.

How much influence your death will give the others. I will observe it.

Cold sweat flowed from Reiris whole body.

Am I going to get killed at this kind of place?

Without getting a single retaliation after his little brother who was more important than anything got murdered.

Goddamn it.

Mother,

What is that woman doing in this important time.

Even tho