Chapter 497: The fifth member of the Familia, Alfia ()

The battle between the Astraea Familia and the Juggernaut ultimately concluded with Ryuu delivering the finishing blow.

Taking advantage of the moment Alise saved her comrades again and Kaguya slashed and severely wounded the opponent.

Ryuu, resolved to be traded for the enemy, rushed in front of the Juggernaut before it could react and smashed its head with a full-force attack.

"It's over."

Looking at the corpse turning into a pile of ash at her feet, Ryuu felt as if she had completed some major mission, an aura of relief radiating from her body.

"With this... everyone won't have to die."

"Die? You good-for-nothing fairy, what kind of nonsensical things are you saying again?"

Not far away, Kaguya, who had just put away her weapon, cast a glance over after hearing Ryuu's words.

"Come to think of it, why does it feel like your temperament has changed a bit?"

"Eh? It seems like it's true!"

Alise also cast a glance: "Compared to a short while ago, Ryuu's temperament has suddenly aged so much!"

"I think 'mature' is a more appropriate word."

"That's not the point!"

Ignoring the correction from the Pallum, Lulune, Alise looked at the elf girl with some nervousness.

"Ryuu, what's wrong with you? Could it be that those guys from the 【Rudra Familia】 secretly cursed you!"

"Don't worry, Alise, I'm fine now."

Facing the Familia members who were all casting worried gazes, Ryuu shook her head, a joyful smile appearing on her face.

"On the contrary, my current state is better than ever before."

"That much can indeed be seen."

Kaguya nodded in agreement: "So what exactly is going on? How did you know this guy's abilities?"

"And, what did you mean just now when you suddenly said 'won't have to die'? Why did it sound like you were certain we would die?"

"This... is rather troublesome to explain."

After digesting all the memories in her mind, Ryuu understood everything at this moment. ===== CHAPTER 499 =====