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Chapter 22: Ice Snow Princess (Part 1)

"The sixth-ranked sorceress, the Ice Snow Princess, has appeared!!"

With a menacing declaration, the sultry summer air vanished completely, replaced by a chilling winter wind.

I expanded my "Thread Silhouette" like a cocoon to protect us from the wintry gusts.

"Hey, it's you who intruded without permission, Ice Snow Princess!"

White Snow-sensei, standing beside me, retorted to the Ice Snow Princess, who was perched on the traffic light. However, instead of responding with words, the Ice Snow Princess sent a massive ice chunk our way.

"Ugh!"

Sensei gasped as she noticed the Ice Snow Princess's magic, a pure manifestation of "Qualitative Transformation," similar to my "Meteor Stream."

Naturally, I had a countermeasure prepared for it. Although this defensive method wouldn't work in a real residential area, since we were in a spiritual world, I could still use my "Attribute Transformation: Wood" to counter her immense magic.

"Sanctuary Tree Hishigigi!"

In an instant, a 30-meter tall tree rose high in the Tokyo residential area, covering the sky and stopping the ice chunk.

I had devised this magic, "Sanctuary Tree Hishigigi," to counteract my "Meteor Stream" and hadn't used it before due to its unsuitability in an urban setting. But in this unpredictable world, everything could have its moment.

However, looking at the size of the ice chunk... I couldn't help but wonder if the Ice Snow Princess's claim of being sixth-ranked was true.

"What would have been easier if I had died back then," the Ice Snow Princess murmured, seemingly unaffected by my countermeasure, and released a chilling breath.

The visible frost from her breath turned into ice, freezing the asphalt beneath us.

"Ugh!"

Sensei and I managed to avoid the freezing breath.

But that was not all; I needed to take action.

" 'Fire Bees Homurabachi'!"

I sent a burning spear flying towards the Ice Snow Princess.

However, this magic would be futile if she truly was the sixth-ranked sorceress.

"You dare to use fire against ice magic? Your quality as an exorcist has dropped," she sneered as she held her hand out. My 'Fire Bees Homurabachi' shrank instantly.

"Your 'Fire Bees Homurabachi' against my ice magic, the quality of exorcists has certainly fallen," she taunted.

"Nah, this works just fine."

If there was a magic that had high power and looked cool, it was my 'Fire Bees Homurabachi.'

So, using it here was the perfect choice.

"You see, I've already used my next magic," I added.

Once again, the moonlight was blocked from view.

But this time, it wasn't the Ice Snow Princess's doing.

It was my magic.

"Starfall Meteor Flow."

The method the monsters used during their reckless driving earlier.

A technique called misdirection, used in magic tricks.

I knew it because I had done it myself.

It made me realize the true meaning behind my father's advice to "have a broad perspective."

The Ice Snow Princess didn't seem to notice my 'Starfall Meteor Flow' while avoiding my 'Fire Bees Homurabachi.'

The huge meteor in the sky changed its trajectory to pursue her. It followed along the path of my 'Thread Silhouette.'

"I can't escape from your magic, huh?"

She stopped and stood on the two-lane road.

"If I can't avoid it, then I'll break it," she said.

"I won't let you do that."

At that moment, my 'Thread Silveight' aimed for her again.

"Did you know, exorcist? What happens when you use such a powerful magic within a person's mind?" she said.

In that instant, I hesitated.

If the Ice Snow Princess's words were true, then using the all-encompassing 'Oborodzuki' within Ayachan's mind was out of the question.

"Ugh!"

In what felt like an explosion or a shockwave, my consciousness was blown backward.

This was bad...!

My wavelength had been offset!

In this situation where I still hadn't found Ayachan, I couldn't attempt another resonance.

If I couldn't do it, then I'd be expelled from here.

I drove the 'Thread Silveight' into the ground to buy some time.

But that wouldn't be enough.

I needed to take another gamble.

But how?

As my consciousness drifted further away, I noticed the sensation of 'Thread Silveight' transmitting through my hands.

"Ugh!"

I realized something.

There was still a way.

Of course, it was a gamble.

But I had no time left.

I couldn't just leave the Ice Snow Princess inside Ayachan any longer.

So, I bet everything on this and initiated a resonance with the Ice Snow Princess.

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