As Regulus looked at me with a funny expression, Beatrice began healing the rest of Subaru by filtering out the rest of the impurities that were mixed in his bodies when his foot was half severed.
"Wait... Deceit? You are that kid who was on the highway with Gluttony a while back, are you not?"
"Yes. I myself am quite disappointed that a supposedly very 'friendly' man like you would forget anyone's name when they already introduced themselves. By your definition, isn't that discrimination towards another party's existence?"
"Urgh... you... fine. I understand your point. I would like to apologize for that. Now, can you move out of the way so I could eliminate that person's right to bear his foot since he violated one of my rights?"
"Uh, sorry, but no. He violated your right of speech, not your right to bear feet. I believe that it should be of equal exchange when rights are broken, or else the other party can take more vengeance on you."
"Hold up, he was the one who violated my rights, so I should be the one to decide his punishment." Regulus argued. "It seems that we have hit an impasse. However, I need to complete my mission as the Gospel foretold, so please move out of the way. I won't say it twice."
Seeing that I refused to move, Regulus sighed. "I told you, I warned you." Regulus then swung his right arm downwards, and I almost felt the gust manifest when he used his authority. However, I was prepared.
"Bayanga, if you did the analysis, do it."
"Got it, Y/N! EMM!"
As my Great Spirit of Yin removed me from this plane of space-time, the gust was nullified as it hit me, and I was unaffected by the attack. Regulus showed an expression of shock as he saw me defend against his attack without using Absolute Zero.
As the effect cleared, I smirked as I reeled my fist back. "Now it's my turn. Absolute Zero."
The domain stretched out and covered Regulus and myself, freezing time as Regulus realized he couldn't use his ability anymore. He kicked up dirt, but the dirt functioned like normal and Regulus cursed.
"You are violating my Authority once again! Do you have no shame in doing so?" Regulus stomped the floor in anger, but I wasn't exactly in the mood to listen to him rant again. My next move... is the result of my training and experience!
"Imperceptible Extensions Phase III- Swords."
The blades formed out of shadows soared towards Regulus, unaffected by the sopping of time within my domain. As they connected, no leakage of blood was found, but the effect definitely took place as the blades impaled into Regulus' arms, and he looked at them with a confused yet painful expression.
In theory, shadows are not made of anything. Light needs photons to be made and is dependent on the waves that they produce, but shadows exist only because of light, yet needing no part of it. They are not made of elementary particles either, therefore having time stopped does not impede its movement in terms of speed or size.
Hence, my Imperceptible Extensions can still punch Regulus, who was undefended since the domain and his authority canceled each other out. Although Lion's Heart can enable him to move or talk, if anything external hits him, it will surely make him feel pain. However, this is only assuming that he does not have Stillness of an Object's Time activated.
Seeing that my shadow swords connected, I immediately canceled out one of them and turned it back into Phase I, punching him in the face as he was sent out of my domain. I deactivated Absolute Zero, and grinned at my victory.
"You actually did it, Y/N... you madlad..." Omega said as she walked up to me along with Sphinx. "I thought you said that this generation's Greed is practically invincible, so how did you do it?"
"Well, Chid-chan, it would've been explained to you if you didn't start searching my memories for unnecessary things... and you know what I mean."
"We do not need to talk about that!" Omega flared, and I waved my hands in defeat.
"Okay, okay... I'll explain it to you later. However, for now, we have to-"
SWISH
A blade of wind so fast that even the ear cannot perceive severed my left arm as I was talking, and I saw one of my Extensions fade. It seems that the extensions depend on my arms as well. However, the pain that came with it was quite bearable.
"Y/N!" Sphinx gasped in horror as she began shooting all sorts of magic spells, including an Al Jiwald at Regulus, who lowered his hand after his attack.
As I began healing myself with my Authority, Regulus scoffed at Sphinx's attacks and picked up Emilia once again, shielding himself and her from the barrage of spells. "It's a shame that I cannot administer punishment to you people today, since the Gospel said that I cannot delay any longer. You should thank me for being so lenient."
With that, Regulus left the scene, and the remaining archbishop watched Subaru with interest. "Ah, what beautiful pain! You might have forgotten, my dear, but my beloved Petelgeuse would definitely say that pain and suffering is the most beautiful thing in the world, for it lets us connect together in love!"
"Okay, uh, can you scram now? I thought the Gospel already told you to leave." I said to Sirius, who gave me a weird look.
"Don't interrupt when I'm talking to my husband! I, Sirius Romanee-Conti-"
"I know, I know, spare me the yadda-yadda." I said as one of my extensions, punched her back, but surprisingly, she did a weird backflip and skidded to a stop before she looked at me in surprise.
"Marvelous! I did not expect you to already have two compatible bodies, my dear! But if so, why didn't you go welcome me sooner? You know that I've been waiting... Also, which one of you is the main body?"
Dammit. Now that Sirius thinks both me and Subaru are vessels of Petelgeuse, it's going to be a bit complicated. Maybe I should just act for now. Is it really the best option though?
"Sirius." I turned towards her, pretending to be Petelgeuse. "Since the Gospel has ordered you to leave, I believe it is best. If I require your assistance in the future, I shall call upon you."
"Of course, anything for you, dear! Now, take care of yourself and your spare bodies, so that we won't be separated again!" Sirius said in an unusually caring tone, and leapt off in the direction of a Water Gate, before disappearing from sight.
"I am never doing that again." I sighed as I turned to Beatrice, who was healing the others while casting worried glances at Subaru.
"Beatrice, Subaru will not suffer a fatal injury, but he needs rest. I'll heal the rest of the people here, so just take care of him." Beatrice nodded immediately and went to tend to her contractor, while I repaired everyone's lost body parts. The fragments of my Witch Factor that I gave out returned to me as the Authority of Wrath was lifted, and my percentage returned to what it was at before.
"Now... it's time to go to our next location." I said to Sphinx and Omega. "Sphinx. Go back to the battalion and tell them to come to the square next to the city hall. It's a Code Zero."
"Understood. Approximately 5 minutes is estimated for arrival. Who do we need?"
"Hunter and Kitsune. I cannot let Meili, Colette, and Palmyra face a dangerous situation like this. Go now."
Sphinx nodded as she flew off, leaving me and Omega as we rushed towards the city hall's square, where a fight ensued. However, before we left, a voice sounded as I heard it cackle, as if a prey had just been caught in their jaws.
"Hello, hello? Is this okay? Can everyone hear? Meat creatures who can hear, good for you! Meat creatures who can't, go fester and die, that'd be a huge help. Gahahahaha—"
Omega was prepared as she knew what the situation was and did not flinch. However, I was taken aback by the early appearance of this voice, one of the most malicious voices--
"Well, well, well, was there any idiot who died from shock at that moment? If not, well, it doesn't really matter, but if there's anyone who dares to ignore this lovely lady, then, my mood will be ruined! You boring creatures do nothing but ruin my mood. There's no value here at all. —You're all just garbage, garbage, garbage! Clear your disgusting minds of your ugly thoughts, and immediately find a ditch of waste to stick you head into and down in! Please go die soon, please, I beg you! Gahahaha!"
"Y/N... who is that? She sounds quite annoying, despite me spending my time with quite demanding girls in the domain." Omega asked. "Also, she's broadcasting from a meteor, right?"
"Yes. I think Priestella has one of the radio meteors, which allows them to broadcast messages across the city." However, before I could explain further, the voice came back again.
"Well, well, then, since the bit dull rotten meat creatures can't figure it out, I'll explain it. I have control of the radio— meaning, meaning, meaning—! That——— I, no, we have control of the City Hall. Ah, by the way, is there a control tower at the end of the city? That's also ours now! Kahahahaha—! By now! At this moment! Only now are you realizing that you're all going to be decimated! It's shocking how brainless you all are! It's too much for me! Ah, garbage, garbage, garbage! Gahahaha—"
"Chid-chan, that girl... the one who's broadcasting right now, she's the Witch Cult's-"
"I am the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishop of Lust—Capella Emerada Lugunica! Gahahaha! Respect me! Worship me! Then cry and beg and die tragically like worms! You rotten slabs of meat! Kahahahaha—!"
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After the annoying broadcast from Lust, I hurried towards the plaza where I knew tragedy would take place. I mean, the reason I exist in this world is to prevent disasters from happening, right? Then, it is my destiny to liberate everyone from their cruel fate.
As I arrived on the rooftop, I saw the clashing of blades and magic. Down in the square, a giant in the Witch Cult robe was fighting a Garfiel in his beast form, while Mimi Pearlbaton, one of the vice-commanders of the Iron Fang, defended against a woman with a sword.
"Ugh... the War God of Vollachia and the previous Sword Saint... this is truly a pain..."
Just as I strategized on how to fight them, two thuds landed next to me as I saw Elsa and Yae arriving along with Sphinx.
"AH... It's been so long since I could have a taste of someone's bowels... so... who are we dissecting today, Y/N?"
"Please don't use that tone Elsa... it's gonna make people feel creeped out... Anyways, after I make my move, you two delay the giant guy over there, while Sphinx could buff you guys with Yang Magic. Omega would assist me over here with the swordswoman."
They both nodded, and I begin preparing to jump in.
As Garfiel's punch in his beast form struck Kurgan, a loud sound was heard but the intended effect never came. Kurgan's other six arms, hidden under his coat, grabbed Garfiel's fist. Due to this he was left in a shocked state while I saw the woman ready to perform a blow on Garfiel, unbeknownst to him.
"Ul Akra!" I yelled as I dashed off the roof, and unsheathed Zeam before rushing to Garfiel's right side, where the woman was going to strike down. If I didn't appear, Mimi would've jumped in to save Garfiel, and she would've been so badly wounded that even Felix's magic could not fully heal her. And so, to prevent that tragedy, I'm here.
I swung Zeam as hard as I could towards the approaching sword, and to my surprise, I was able to deflect it as the swordswoman stumbled back. Mimi stopped just as she was about to jump, and I yelled at Garfiel with urgency.
"Garfiel! Take Mimi away and go to Subaru, now!"
With a quick nod, the beastman ran off carrying the young girl, and left us. Elsa and Yae already engaged in combat with the Eight Arms Kurgan, and they seemed to be doing fine with Sphinx's Akra buffs and other spells.
"Omega, how long do you think your power can be restored?" I asked my contractor, while I used my extensions to deal with the swordswoman.
"It seems that I have indeed overestimated my time for regaining my magic power. In your terms, 75% have definitely been restored, and using Al Goa should be no problem, but I have to spend a day or so to stabilize the mana output."
"Perfect. However, take everyone else and run away for now to the shelter that Subaru is staying in. You should know how to get to there using my memories. We shouldn't waste any more time fighting them since all they do is guard the City Hall anyways."
"Gotcha." Omega said as she took out a microphone meteor that she made during our year, and tapped on it. "Liberator's Battalion! Leader has issued a Code Blue to Shelter Pleiades! I repeat, Code Blue to Shelter Pleiades!"
Miraculously, my teammates followed Omega's message and dashed out of the plaza. Seeing how Kurgan and the swordswoman made no attempt to follow. Relieved at my correct assumption, I unsheathed my swords and activated the Flying Seal, before flying away from the square.
Just you wait, Archbishops. We're coming for you.