Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Volume 5 - Ch 4

The imperial capital of Vatlantis, Zeltis. Genesis was towering tall inside that imperial palace. Its surrounding was changed into Hida Nayutas research place right now. Several research facilities was built and all the magic power that was sent from earth was collected here. The buildings were built in haste, so they only had few decorations compared to the architectural structure of Vatlantis. Every single one was built like rectangle block, like a piled up dices.

Hida Nayuta was inside one of those blocks.

She stayed sitting on a chair and stared at a monitor without moving. Her hand was not moving, but hectic processing was carried out in the monitor. It was an interface that could possibly be operated only with her brain wave and eye motion. This was a computer that Nayuta created using the magic technology of Vatlantis.

What made Nayuta surprised was how computer was nonexistent in Vatlantis. There was extremely rudimentary electron calculation machine. But, there was no system that could perform a large scale information processing.

This world suddenly obtained result from magic power and sorcery. Due to that, there was nothing like basic technology. Even without calculation or anything, sorcery technology could manifest most things.

Magic technology that made use of sorcery made manifest things that could be thought as miracle from the view point of earth. On the other hand, something impossible was impossible, there was such a clear conclusion. In other words a matter that couldnt be resolved using sorcery, couldnt be imagined to be resolved using another method. That was why, technology other than sorcery didnt develop. The weak point that Nayuta pointed out was that.

When Nayuta saw the Genesis for the first time, she thought that she wanted to read the letters that were carved on its surface. However, the scholar of Vatlantis all answered that it was impossible in unison. The reason was because it was already a lost language, that was it.

That was why, Nayuta thought of trying to translate the ancient letters with her own strength. For that sake she created the magic computer in this research facility.

But, the problem was the first clue. Even if just a part, if she could understand the meaning of some wording that was written, it was possible to start deciphering from that point.

If she could decipher the letters, surely she could elucidate the secret of this Genesis. Not just that, the Core of magic armor that was similarly a puzzling OOPart, and then even the secret of this world itself might be unraveled.

That was the thing that Nayta wanted to know for now.

Suddenly, she felt a presence inside the room.

My, Valdy. Welcome home.

The door opened soundlessly and Valdy entered the research room.

Im homehere.

Valdy lowered the bag she shouldered and took out a lithograph from inside.

This isthis is the one.

It was the lithograph that was inside Baldein castle. Nayuta put her hands together happily.

You did really well Valdy. You are really magnificent.

Valdys face turned red from those words and stroked her hair shyly.

Err.so, what is this lithograph going to be use for?

Its for disclosing everything. Regarding this world, the pillar, and the Core.

If we do thatVatlantis be saved wont it?

Yes. Thats right.

Valdy murmured with tears in her eyes.

If that really become realitythen Nayuta-sama, is a god.

MyI became a demon and now a god, how busy that is.

Nayuta smiled amusedly. However suddenly smile vanished from her lips.

Butperhaps I will really become it, a god that is.

Saying that, she moved her gaze to the monitor once more.

That appearance was slightly different from the usual Nayuta. Valdy thought doubtfully, but she didnt think about it deeply. The reason was, Nayuta had never been wrong until now. Nayuta had never for even once did something that she didnt wish for.

Valdy came to have faith in Nayuta. With eyes that were like a child looking at her mother, she was staring at Nayutas face from the side.

At a spot several hundred kilometers from Britain, Ataraxia came to a stop.

{We are completely sandwiched.}

The text that Kei displayed and the map the was displayed behind her made Reiri and Kizuna flowed cold sweat.

Receiving emergency alarm, Kizuna, Kei, and Reiri, the three of them gathered inside the center control room of Nayuta Lab.

The map with Ataraxia in the center also projected two enemies. One enemy appeared from the Entrance of London, and the other enemy was approaching from behind. Both enemies would still take time until they came into contact with Ataraxia. However, according to the information from the unmanned reconnaissance drone, it was obvious that both were coming with Ataraxia as their aim. It was only a matter of time before a battle happened.

{So that we wont receive attack from the Entrance of Spain and France, we approached from Celtic Sea. However the enemy was taking large detour from Ireland to us.}

Reiri clicked her tongue and glared at the map.

Isnt that impossible with the enemys cruising range?

{Its impossible according to the data until now. Thats why we also couldnt anticipate this. It appears that the ship of Vatlantis has increased their cruising range further than before. Perhaps just like how we evolved our weapon and become able to defeat magic weapon, they too are solving their technological problem.}

The improvement of those guys weapon can also be considered as mothers involvementhowever, what are we going to do if thats the case?

{Even if we move forward or draw back, it will only hasten the confrontation with the enemy. But there is the way of escaping near to France.}

However Kizuna shook his head.

No good. If we are attacked from the land, thats exactly what a certain death is. Besides, our destination is London. We should crush the enemy before our eyes and aim straight at our destination.

Certainly we are aiming at London. But, if we dont take care of the enemy in front of us, even that will be impossible. Especially if we dont defeat the enemy that is coming from the front, far from reaching London, we cannot even approach near.

{Even if we defeat the enemy in front, the enemy behind will catch up, so in the end we have to defeat the two of them.}

Keis text made Reiri lightly tch-ed.

Our present situation is where we havent yet finds any megafloat of other country. Like this its obviously that we are lacking in battle strength, the method we can use is few. But we have to at least avoid being attacked by both at the same time, if we can take care of the weak one first..Kizuna, do you know about these bunches?

The image from the unmanned drone was projected on the monitor.

The front was an eye-patched girl, the behind was a white haired girl.

Aah, I remember. These guys are strongboth of them are like the four heavenly kings of the enemy.

Is that sothen, should we progress to encounter the enemy at front faster. After that we can only pray that the enemy behind will arrive late or possibly they will reach the limit of their cruising range.

Kizuna crossed his arms with a serious face.

The problem is that there is no one I can do Climax Hybrid withits out of the question to face them with Eross default spec, above all Ive got no weapon.

At that time, the door of the center control room opened.

What are you all doing sleep-talking like that. There is still this me here!

Gertrude entered the room still on her wheelchair.

The one sleep talking here is you. You are still in the middle of rehabilitation.

You are noisy you know Kizuna boss. Actually I already dont need something like a wheelchair.

Saying that, Gertured stood up from the wheelchair.

Sesee, there is nothing impo..po, possible, for meee-

However her standing posture was like a baby deer that was just born. Gertrude who was standing pigeon-toed with fiercely trembling legs made Kizuna held his head.

No, no matter how I see it, thats impossible.

The, then, just watch this. Sigura!

Gertrude yelled the name of the Core sleeping inside her. Yellow light overflowed from her body, which then compressed and wrapped her body. And then in an instant, a gun-metallic armor was created.

GYAAAAAAAAAAAA-ITHURTSSSSSSSSSS!

But Gertrude immediately fell on her knees and rolled around on the floor.

O, oi! You okay there?

KuuuI, I can take it no problemmm

Kizuna sighed looking at Gertrued whose lips were trembling with teary eyes.

Thats why dont force yourself. You cannot fight in your current condition.

If, if thats the case then how about that Climax Hybrid you said? If we do that, even boss Kizuna will power up wont you? Then, do whatever you want with me.

Gertrude lied down with face looking up and forcefully raised her arms with a wink, it seemed that she was intending to take a sexy pose. However, her face that was enduring the pain with all her power was completely a turn-off.

Just what am I going to do, to a girl who make that much pained face just from raising her arm

The, then, as I thought Im going to fight too.

She pulled out her main weapon that was pistol-style particle cannon from her waist.

O-, ouch ouchand thats just a jokeah

Kizuna took the pistol from Gertrudes hand casually.

Wha, what are you doing!?

I confiscated this. Just stay quietly there.

Re, return it back to me!

Gertrude reached out her hand, but she could only stay lying down without waking up, so there was no way she could reach.

Eh?

Suddenly Gertrudes hand stopped still and stared with a puzzled face at her pistol that was gripped in Kizunas hand.

Hm?

Kizuna stared closely at the pistol in his hand. The appearance looked like a normal pistol. However the inside would shot out particles as bullet made from magic power, it possessed the destructive power that could easily pierce the armor of magic weapon.

Whats wrong? Is something the matter with this?

Nojust why is boss holding my gun?

Even if you ask me why

A window opened between Gertrude and Kizuna.

{Kizuna, you can carry the weapon of other persons Heart Hybrid Gear?}

Hm? I dont remember anything like that until now but

Kizuna tried to recall his battles until now. Now that Kei mentioned it, that time when he fought Gravel in Okinawa too, he grasped Neross Blade and could use it as a sword.

Wait, its normally cannot be done?

{Impossible. The weapon of Heart Hybrid Gear is the possession unique of that gear. Even other person try to use it, it will only return into particle.}

Wait, that means

Even if Gertrude wear her Heart Hybrid Gear, she has weapon but cannot fight. I can fight the enemy but dont have weapon. Thats why

If I borrow Gertrudes weapon, I can fight!

I can do this! Nee-chan, with this I can fight those guys!

Reiri shook her head with a complicated face.

But, its no good with just that. The essential thing is lacking.

{Kizunas Hybrid Count is currently 10%.}

-. I see.

Certainly, he had used it up when he escaped Vatlantis and it mostly still hadnt recovered. Even if he had weapon, he couldnt make bullet. Far from that, even the time he could maintain Eros was short.

And then, if he used up all his Hybrid Count, what awaited him wasdeath.

Kizuna clenched his fist tightly.

But the chance is not zero. It will be a short decisive battle! Will my Hybrid Count get to zero first, or will I defeat the enemy first!

Reiri opened her eyes in a rage and shouted.

Dont say something stupid! You are not doing any Climax Hybrid. Your battle strength itself is not going up at all. Just how are you going to defeat the enemy quickly huh!?

No matter what the two of you say, Ill do it.

Kizuna turned his back to the two and headed to the exit.

Wait, Kizuna!

Reiri stood up so fast that it was like her chair was kicked and ran to the door. And then she cut in between Kizuna and the door and stood in his way with her hand spread widely.

Nee-chan. Move from there.

There is no way I can let you go. You are the last hope remaining for us. There is no way I can let you go to a fight where we understand that you are just going to get killed easily!

But, at this rate I wont be able to save everyone no matter how long! Himekawa, Yurishia, Sylvia, Scarlet, and Masters too. Also

Aine.

Thats why Im going. If you dont move aside, Im going through with force.

Kizuna faced Reiri and stepped forward. Their face got near to the degree that their nose tips almost touched, but Reiri also didnt move. Far from that, she glared back with an expression that burned in rage.

I understand that you feel responsible. But, bravery and recklessness is different. Self-sacrifice sound heroic but its not a virtue. If your objective is to save those girls, perhaps you think that its fine even if you die, but if in the end you cannot save them, then its just simply a pointless death!

He couldnt immediately return back any word.

-even if its pointless, even if I die, Ive got to do this. There is time when I have to go no matter what!

Reiri grinded her teeth with a frustrated face and her eyes were shining with tears.

Thisidiot!

Reiri grasped Kizunas collar. Kizunas neck was constricted and he was pulled roughly. Their foreheads bumped audibly.

You are fine of that. You feel saved with that. But, that kind of thing is only self-satisfaction! Try to think about the people you left behind! You are just cutting away all hope! You are just increasing the sadness!

Tears overflowed from Reiris eyes. The tears that were flowing out once the dam broke didnt stop and wetted Reiris cheeks and dripped down to her chest.

Ne, Nee-chan

This was the first time he saw his sisters crying face.

His sister could also cry.

Kizuna received a shock from such an obvious truth.

Flawlessly perfect superhuman.

Even so she also could worry and be hurt.

He understood that much.

But, he couldnt even imagine the current appearance of his sister.

Her cheeks was red and her tears flowed out without caring of other peoples eye.

His sister that was supposed to be invincible made a look that was this weak and easy to break.

She was like delicate white porcelain that even though hard would break if it was dropped.

If you die hereIjust for what, all that I did until now

That tear, is let out for my sake.

Im Nee-chans weak point.

She is thinking about me until this much.

And then I too become a support for Nee-chans heart.

At that moment, he thought of his sister with unbearable dearness.

He loved her since his childhood.

Even the cutest girl in school was inferior compared to his sister.

She was kind, beautiful, and stylish more than anyone.

He admired her.

But the dearness that he felt right now was different with the admiration of that time.

The crying face in front of him looked very beautiful and lovely.

I, Nee-chan, thatuwaa!?

Power naturally left Kizunas body. Because of that, his collar kept pulled by Reiri and he collapsed forward.

-!

Behind her was automatic door, so Reiri couldnt even lean on the wall and fell down entangled with Kizuna.

So, sorry! Are you okay Nee-chan?

Ki, Kizunayou

He?

Kizunas face was buried on Reiris breast and one of his hand grasped her breast with a lot of strength. And then Reiris legs were parted and his posture was one where he collapsed between them. Her miniskirt was rolled up and her underwear appeared in plain sight. It was unexpectedly erotic with its black lace.

Kizuna and Reiris heart ticked in intense beat as if in sync.

At that moment, light shined in the eyes of the two and light particles were emitted from their body.

Thi-, this is?

Both of them looked at each other.

This iswhat does thisI and Kizuna, are showing Heart Hybrid sign? No, there is no way that can happen. Thats impossible.

Reiri looked up at Kei as if to demand an answer. However Kei also shook her head left and right.

Re, Re-riyou have, aptitude for Core?

Too much shock made Kei forgot herself and spoke with her own voice. Kizuna felt like this was the first time he heard Kei speaking with her voice.

Tha, thats right, Nee-chan. Just, what in the world, this mean?

Kizuna grasped Reiris hand and pulled her up. Reiris eyes were blank as if she was half-asleep and shook her head weakly.

I dont know. Because, I should not have any aptitude for Core. Thats the reason that I became commander. When I was a child, mother told me that I dont have aptitude for Core so!?

Noticing it with a hah, Reiris eyes opened wide and her pupil shook, cold sweat flowed down her cheek.

Re-riis that about, E, erossCore?

Thats rightthat person, she planned to install Eross Core in me before doing it to Kizuna. But, she said that I dont have the aptitude, and lost interest of me.

Since then, she believed that she didnt have aptitude all this time.

Kei put her hand on her chin and pondered.

By any chance, Eros isa Core exclusive for man, perhaps.

Kizuna put his hand on his chest. It was as though he was asking the thing that was inside him.

Core exclusive for manEros is?

It was a theory that was hard to believe so suddenly. After all, it was a common sense that the Core of Heart Hybrid Gear couldnt sufficiently display its ability if not with female. That was why Core wasnt installed except in female. Kizuna was the only exception, but that was only because at the time the research about Core was just started and Kizuna was the first human to be installed with Core.

Thats impossible. Something like a Heart Hybrid Gear Core exclusive for a mansuch thing, doesnt suppose to exist. Then, just why is Eross default spec this low? If its exclusive for man, then that means its right for it to be installed in me. Then it should be stronger than this right?

But, according to Professor Nayutas record, its mentioned that installing it was tested to Re-ri but it didnt work. But Re-ri had aptitude for Corethats why, by any chance.

The Core of Eros inside Kizuna that he should be familiar with, suddenly felt like something unknown.

Just what in the world, Eross Core is?

O, of course, this is merely a guess. A hypothesis. Rather than that right now

Kei sent a glance at Reiri.

In other wordsI have Core aptitude?

Reiri put her hand on her face. Her appearance looked as if she was frustrated of being unable to take back something.

Idont come out to the front line as commander, I installed Core to my subordinate and made them fightre