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The armed Wizards let out a pained sound.

But, the unnatural phenomenon did not stop here. A large wind from the shattered window blew, blowing the three Wizards in front of Shidou out of the window.

"Wha..! Im, impossible! The Territory has—"

Following that, Shidou felt the temperature around him dropping.

That's right, it was as though the surroundings had become a freezer.

But, this shouldn't be a hallucination of Shidou's semi-conscious mind. In front, the Wizards' pained screams could be heard.

"Thi, this is.."

"Our Territories have been frozen..!? Disengage them temporarily!"

"Under, understood!"

At those words, the extra pressure and pain that Shidou felt vanished like smoke.

"Eh..?"

Shidou blinked as he tried to recall what happened in the last few seconds.

The window was smashed open, and a cold draft attacked. The Wizards who had their leering eyes on Shidou earlier were now in a mess.

But, in the next instant, Shidou understood.

"Hmph, this is so unsightly."

From the shattered window, appeared Miku in her elegant Astral Dress, standing on the corridor.

At the same time she stepped to a rhythm.

"Gabriel<Army-Breaker Diva>?– [Solo]!"

Following that, a silver long round tube appeared. It seemed like it was part of the large organ.

Then, the front of the long tube began to wrap itself around Miku.

It was similar to a stage microphone used for a performance.

"——!"

Miku sang with a bewitching voice into the microphone.

The voice that entered the microphone for a few rounds, began to sound through the area.

Then, the Wizards that had heard Miku's song immediately disengaged their weapons and lined up neatly by the wall.

"Miku!"

Miku unhappily huffed and turned her face away as she was called by Shidou.

"Can you not call me so haphazardly? If it were to be called by the voice from your throat and tongue, there will be an irremovable stain on my beautiful name."

She was still the same as before, using harsh words in contrast to her appearance to attack Shidou.

Looking out, there were the Spirits who sent Miku in here, Yoshino and the Yamai sisters, who had unleashed their Angels.

"Onee-sama.. what do we do next?"

Yoshino who was sticking closely to the back of her rabbit marionette said so. Miku immediately changed from a look of disgust at Shidou to a smile at Yoshino.

"Mm, that's right. The building isn't big enough to hold Yoshino, Kaguya and Yuzuru's Angels.. then, please stay guard here, and don't let those Wizards interfere."

Miku raised a finger as she blinked. Then, the Yamai sisters started.

"Kuku, I see. Then we shall sweep the road Onee-sama uses to return."

"Concern. But, is it alright without everyone at your side?"

"Ahaha, no matter how strong they are, they are just humans. As a Spirit, I won't lose to them."

Miku laughed happily. The trio looked at each other, then nodded slightly.

"If Onee-sama says so.."

"Mm, I got it! Leave this area to us. From this building onwards, in a straight line, I promise we will lay out a carpet for your return!"

"Understood. Orders from Onee-sama must be obeyed."

"Oi, oi, Yoshino! Kaguya! Yuzuru!"

Even as Shidou called their names, they did not respond, as they summoned their Angels and flew off in different directions. A few seconds later, amidst the battlefield between the Wizards and the Kurumis, laid chunks of ice and winds.

Looking at this, Miku turned towards Shidou happily.

"Miku.. you, why—"

As Shidou started, he widened his eyes.

"Don't tell me, Miku, you actually held your end of the agreement.."

".."

Listening to Shidou's words, Miku's expression fell.

"Can you not mistake it? I, do no———t have the slightest interest in someone who has a disgusting urge to die while spouting out nonsense from his mouth. I came here, simply for adding another Spirit to my collection."

"Miku.."

Shidou muttered Miku's name as he lowered his head.

"Thank you, for your assistance."

"Hmph, as I said, I have no reason to accept your gratitude. I just came on my own accord, to take Tohka away.. it's fine if you want to follow me, but don't let me see you."

Miku shot a glance at Shidou, before walking away without a care. Shidou hurriedly followed ahead.