The Principle of a Philosopher by Eternal Fool “Asley”

Chapter 460: An Unforeseen Circumstance

Rise! All Up: Count 2 & Remote Control!

Hmph!

Gah!

Asley used enhancement magic, and both he and Pochi activated their physical enhancement abilities.

Spending only a brief moment observing that action, Lucifer finally cast aside his last shred of pride.

ALL UP!

!?

The brash voice of Lucifers invocation of enhancement magic marked the Devil Kings abandonment of everything.

Witnessing a course of action never before seen from Lucifer, Asley gained confidence.

[Hes desperate enough not to worry about appearances!]

Sitting on Pochis back, Asley swiftly deployed numerous Magic Tables to counter Lucifers boosted agility.

Hmph! What a nuisance!

Rather than Earth Control, which required him to draw Circles, Asley had chosen to simply expend his arcane energy to create Magic Tables to use as makeshift barriers.

This obstruction by Asley made Lucifers movement difficult.

And with plenty of additional footholds created, a beast like Pochi could now move with heightened agility.

[Lucifer is still faster, though! Lets try this!]

Rise! Square Boundary: Count 10 & Remote Control!

Asley opted to try the smallest Boundary magecraft he had ever used. In response, Lucifer headed straight for Pochi as if there were nothing between them.

However, the Boundary magecraft were indeed in his way. Their apparent absence was only due to Lucifers overwhelming arcane energy and charging force, which instantly shattered them. Nonetheless, if using them could momentarily aid Pochi, Asley was satisfied.

To match his Circle drawing speed with Lucifers intensity, there was no other option but this Square Boundary.

Youre the best, Master! Now leave this to me!

Shut up! YOUre the best, not me!

Using the Magic Tables and Square Boundaries, Pochi and Lucifers speeds finally reached equilibrium.

You damned beast! KAHHHHHH!!

Lucifer blasted out a Zenith Breath.

Gah!? Instant Transmission!

Ow!?

Asley squeezed Pochi tightly with his legs and teleported both of them away, evading Lucifers wide-sweeping breath attack.

Hmph! HAAAAAA!

Lucifer then swung his hand, splitting the clouds.

His attacks power easily surpassed even the highest tier of wind magic.

KAHHHHHH!!

But then Pochi managed to dodge it by blasting out a breath attack, pushing herself back with the recoil.

For the first time on this battlefield, a hint of panic flickered across Lucifers face.

Both Pochi and Asley understood this, and so they did their best to dodge Lucifers attacks as they gradually approached him.

[This is absurd! Its just one dog! How can it make this much of a difference!?]

It was true that, by riding Pochi, Asley was displaying greater strength than he should be capable of.

This was the result of mutual trust between Asley, who entrusted all movement to Pochi, and Pochi, who entrusted all attack and disruption to Asley their teamwork and mutual trust nurtured over many centuries. However, Lucifer did not comprehend this. The question remained unanswered to him.

You you pesky little!

Lucifer utilized Asleys Magic Tables, closing in on Pochi.

He threw out a swift, powerful punch that pierced through Asleys guard.

Oof!

The blow sent Asley flying backward, while Pochi fell right beneath Lucifer.

This was intended in that instant, Asley had released his legs from Pochis back.

Pochi, accelerating her descent, blasted out a Freeze Breath, aiming for Lucifer on their way down.

KAHHHHHH!!

Tch!

Lucifer swiped his hand to deflect Freeze Breath. Pochi, hastening to land, rushed toward Asley, and then circled behind to catch him. Asley, anticipating Pochis chase, once again mounted Pochi as soon as their paths intersected. 

All of this, too, was evidence of the trust between Asley and Pochi.

Here comes a big one!

Pochi sprinted across the ground, and Asley picked up the Infinite Hope staff buried in debris. He raised it high up and unleashed his magic,

Pochi Pad Laster!!

KAHHHHHH!!

Asleys Pochi Pad Laser and Pochis Zenith Laser optimized for dealing maximum damage grazed Lucifers body.

Ngh!

Lucifers glare at the two lasted only a brief moment after which, as he began to draw a Spell Circle, his arm suddenly stopped moving. 

An expression of torment, unseen until now, appeared on Lucifers face.

Asley and Pochi knew The Devil King Lucifer no longer had any arcane energy left.

Without arcane energy, Lucifer had neither his defensive aura nor any other means of defending himself.

Escape, evasion, and protection were all impossible. Lucifer, in such a state, glared at Asley once again.

Heh hehehe! Go on, then! Youre welcome to try!

For the two, this seemed to be Lucifers final resistance.

That was why Asley and Pochi were convinced that this was the end.

Lucifer, Asley, and Pochi were all exhausted, each battered and bruised.

Asley and Pochis arcane energy reserves were running low. However, with determination, they moved forward.

Pochi sprinted, and Asley raised a fist charged with immense arcane energy.

OOOHHHHHH!!!!

Lucifer also understood that if he could endure this, victory would be his.

Both parties unleashed and received attacks with all their might.

Asleys fist pierced through Devil King Lucifers guard, striking his face, pushing him back, and finally overpowering him.

Lucifers head evaporated, disappearing as if into thin air.

As Asley and Pochi collapsed with the force still carrying them, they rolled on the ground.

Hah hah hah!

Heh hah hah!

As Asley clumsily fell, he looked at Lucifers torso.

Pochi, collapsing on the spot, also looked.

They could not afford to let their guard down. Asley and Pochi knew well the absurd amount of life force Lucifer could possess.

The torso collapsed on the spot and with that, it ceased all movement.

Seeing this, Asleys eyes finally closed.

Haha hah hah Hey, you still alive?

Heh heh!

Ha hehehe You damn furball

Ngh HNGGG!

Pochi exerted strength to stand up.

Approaching the fallen Asley, Pochi staggered.

! Gah!

Asley, too, approached Pochi, crawling forward, exerting all the strength in his body.

It was to let Pochi lean against his hand it was to comfort her.

Pochis head and Asleys right hand approached each other with each passing second.

Pochi smiled happily and in the next moment, she collapsed.

Wha

Asley could not understand what he was seeing not could he have understood.

Until a moment ago, Pochi did not have any particularly bad injuries.

However, now it was different. It was neither mere bruises nor scratches somehow, a hole had opened in Pochis chest. Blood flowed incessantly, and Pochis face quickly lost vitality.

Pochi!? Hey, whats wrong!?

Asley crawled desperately and held Pochi in his arms. Her eyes were beginning to lose their reflection.

Though Asley wanted to cast healing magic, he had almost no arcane energy left.

Though he wanted to use Giving Magic on himself, he did not even have enough energy to start it up.

With how he was right now, it would not take long for the arcane energy needed for Giving Magic to regenerate, but Pochis wound was a race against time.

Pochi! Hey, Pochi! Cmon, pull yourself together!

No response.

Ah! No! Pochi POCHI!

Tears flowed from Asleys eyes and also from the eyes of the unconscious Pochi.

Asley held Pochi and shouted,

Someone! Anyone! Get help! HELP HER! PLEASE!!

His voice echoed through the empty air.

And then another voice reached his ears

Well, well, that was a close one.

Stating the worst possible outcome.