[TS] Surviving in a Yuri Visual Novel

The staff room isn’t the only thing shaking.

“This is….”

Not only Charlotte and Leticia but also the professors remaining in the staff room stood up with serious expressions as the entire academy shook.

And with a quite strong magical power felt in the air, Charlotte let out a small gasp of admiration.

“Heh. This is some impressive magic.”

“…Professor Charlotte. This isn’t the time to be impressed….”

“I know. But still, it’s quite troubling. It seems like there’s a rude Mazoku above the academy who doesn’t care for any peace treaty.”

Judging solely by the mana, it felt significantly weaker than the ancestor that had appeared last time, yet it was undoubtedly a high-ranking Mazoku.

Well, that vampire, Lumani Tepes, is certainly a different caliber from the Demon King’s first Archdemon.

Things just got complicated. I clicked my tongue secretly. Among the Mazoku, there are still those who wish for war with humans. Just as a small number of humans still view the Mazoku as enemies, the Mazoku are no different.

A trash group failing to recognize their place and even disregarding their lord’s commands. That was Lumani’s evaluation of the hardline Mazoku.

They’re causing a hassle.

I didn’t know what their objective was, but if the academy were attacked by that Mazoku and any students got hurt, the hardliners among the humans advocating for war with the Mazoku might foolishly petition His Majesty for war.

ㅡ!

At that moment, I sensed ominous mana from the sky.

It felt familiar yet subtly different. The mana suppressing the entire academy wasn’t what an ordinary Mazoku could produce.

It had to be an Archdemon, or at least a Mazoku of equivalent strength. From the fact that it was capable of shaking the entire academy, I had already thought it was an abnormal Mazoku, but I hadn’t expected it to be this powerful.

…Well, if such a being didn’t exist, the hardline Mazoku would have vanished long ago at the hands of the Demon King.

I quickly called out to Leticia.

“Leticia!”

“I know without you saying anything.”

Leticia, calmly gazing at the ceiling, raised the corners of her mouth at my call and immediately struck the floor with her foot. As her considerable mana was imbued, the magic circle that spread out transformed into a barrier enveloping the entire academy in an instant.

A protective barrier. Regardless of the fact that this was a hastily deployed magic, the magic circle was neatly done.

Hearing the other professors around me murmuring in admiration, I nodded.

The Sage of the Hero party. A genius that appears once in a hundred years, whom all mages bow their heads to. Even an Archdemon wouldn’t easily penetrate Leticia’s barrier. Relieved, I prepared to spread my wings and take down the enemy in the sky when something unexpected happened.

An attack compressed and shot forth with considerable mana struck the barrier Leticia had created directly. Once again, the academy shook. It was a different magic from the one I sensed earlier.

I clicked my tongue. It seemed a formidable creature was hovering over the academy. Not only had it maintained the existing magic, but the fact that it could cast a double spell with this level of power was really troublesome.

If it had been Damien, he could have handled it alone, but charging at such a Mazoku in this body would only be a suicidal act. However… in this body, I could still buy some time. I could help Leticia unfold her magic effectively.

I silently spread my shadowy wings. As I did, Leticia, glancing at me then looking at the slightly cracked barrier, spoke softly.

“It’s a hastily made barrier, but for it to be cracked in one blow is a bit humiliating… but it can’t be helped. By the way, Charlotte, that guy is pretty strong. Are you okay?”

“I’ll manage, even if it’s not okay. We have to give it a shot. That’s how it’s always been on the battlefield.”

Even against an unbeatable enemy, I was the type to clash head-on. That’s how I earned the nickname “Mad Dog.” It wasn’t exactly a flattering nickname, as it was given for tearing into the enemy. However, considering that the Mazoku usually forced fights, it’s somewhat useful.

On the other hand, having a nickname like that against a battle-loving Mazoku, especially a high-ranking one, was less than favorable. Basically, the Mazoku is a race filled with many blood-thirsty warriors.

There’d been more than a few times a crazy human would call me out to fight on the spot, which had been quite troublesome.

‘That nickname had its pros and cons since it even led me to fight the Archdemon who came for me, but I miss it.’

It was a moment where I genuinely longed for the power of Damien Redius.

“Charlotte.”

“Yeah.”

There was no time to get lost in thoughts anymore. We had to settle this situation as quickly as possible.

With this timing, the Chancellor should have already moved. If he’s within the academy, wouldn’t he report it directly to the Emperor or the Hero, Leo? If that’s the case, the Emperor’s guards or other military forces would be dispatched.

The Hero Leo and the other party members, Chloe and Irini, gathering at the academy would be practically provoking the Mazoku. Even if the invader struck first, the hardliners of the Mazoku must be aiming for something, so they’d have openly challenged the academy.

Thus, we had to resolve this situation as quickly as possible before they could turn things to their advantage.

All the meaning of having established a ceasefire would go to waste.

At that moment, I felt my body considerably lighten. This was due to Leticia casting physical ability enhancement magic and various buffs on me.

Ah, I wish Chloe were with us right now. With the Saint’s buff, I’d be flying around effortlessly, but that was a bit of a regret.

“Charlotte. I’ll provide all the support you need. To be honest, I’d manage just fine on my own, but I’ll specially yield this time.”

“Oh, thank you for that.”

Smiling at Leticia’s playful words, I nodded, throwing myself through the nearby window without hesitation, leaving behind the surprised gazes of the other professors.

One of the professors, taken aback by Charlotte’s actions, reached out and urgently called her name.

“…W-Wait a moment, Professor Charlotte…!”

“It’s fine.”

“Pardon? But….”

“I’m saying it’s fine. That kind of guy is already way too overpowered for just Charlotte alone.”

Additionally, when you have someone like that rampaging around, there’s bound to be sneaky attackers coming from behind, so it’s better to leave it to Charlotte. Looking at Leticia’s cold yet calm analysis, the other professors unconsciously nodded.

There was no way not to nod. Leticia was a mage who had reached the truth of fighting as a former mage of the Hero party. Furthermore, in terms of practical experience, she was superior to any other professor in the staff room.

Leticia had fought continuously in wars against the Mazoku, so her words held an oddly convincing power that left the professors unable to argue.

Regardless, Leticia sighed with a serious face as she gazed at the window where Charlotte had leaped, but then smiled as if it were the most natural thing.

‘Right, Damien, you really haven’t changed a bit. Unlike my foolish self, you’re charging ahead as always, focused on the future. Unlike me, stuck in the past that is you.’

Now that you’re back, I’ll do my best not to become a burden on you. Even if you’re weaker than me now, if you don’t work hard, you’ll catch up to me quickly. Always, forever, I will be a solid support for you… and having vowed to be your wife, I cannot remain stagnant.

‘That said, I have no intention of letting you have an easy time!’

Having finally become a woman and changed my position, I can’t just let it slip away! While I’m still capable of winning, I must enjoy it to the fullest. I need to swiftly erase the Mazoku who brought about these annoying troubles and drag Charlotte to bed.

Giggling, Leticia, with a wide smile, hummed a tune as she stepped out of the staff room.

“Leticia… did Professor smile…?”

“Am I seeing things? The Leticia-sama is smiling…!”

“If it weren’t for the situation, I’d be recording this immediately! Ugh… there’s nothing I can do.”

Only the professors left behind stared in bewilderment at Leticia, who appeared to be oddly in a good mood.

‘…Is she excited because it’s a long-awaited battle with Mazoku? That could be the case. She was somewhat of a battle enthusiast, Professor Leticia.’

Unfortunately, that was in stark contrast to Leticia’s true thoughts.

If the professors knew that her mind was solely occupied with thoughts of devouring Charlotte, they would surely be horrified.

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“You use a unique swordsmanship. I’ve seen your technique before. The swordman of the Hero party used a technique similar to yours. A proud swordsman whom I respected.”

“…That’s impossible. How do you….”

“Hmm? You seem to know me well. Did you see a ghost? You look pale. More importantly, just as you’re curious about me, I’m intrigued by you. How can one with Mazoku blood flowing through them stand on the side of humans? Can you tell me?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Do you think I’d tell you? You? Don’t make me laugh!”

“What a pity. Though half-blood, it’s unpleasant to cut down a fellow kin, so I was going to make a proposal to become companions but it seems that’s off the table. It seems you flow with the same blood as that cowardly, betrayal-prone Demon King’s pet, the soft-hearted vampire girl. So, feel free to resent me as much as you want.”

Long, shimmering white hair down to her waist. Cold crimson eyes devoid of any emotion, reminiscent of a curse. An overwhelming and ominous magical force pressing down on the area. Looking at the high-ranking Mazoku beside me shivering, I once again felt the reality of the situation.

“Forget about dying gracefully. From the moment you could match my level, you can’t die peacefully.”

“Ugh….”

While the mana was somewhat familiar, I had no idea that this woman was the one who had launched the attack!

I bit my lip.

If it were Damien, perhaps he could win, but there was no assurance I could succeed against her in this state.

‘Leticia, helppp…!’

Because this woman was… the strongest and worst Mazoku among the Archdemons, known as the right arm of the former Demon King.

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