"Star Restriction Technique, Astral Bind!"
The talisman I had unknowingly pulled out was binding Prelix.
The Star Restriction Technique, Astral Bind, does not target the physical body but instead binds the astral body, the vessel of the soul. So no matter how strong the physical body is, if the mental strength is weak, it won't be able to move. It's something like a determination duel between Hinata and Prelix, but if I can stop her movement even for a moment, it’s a win.
Because if movement is halted even for a moment during an equal fight, it can lead to a fatal mistake.
"wait—"
Prelix is agitated, but it's already too late.
"I offer my prayers to the gods. I desire, I desire the power of the holy spirit. Let my request be heard. Let everything vanish! 'Disintegration'!!"
Well, I would use it.
The magic Hinata chose was the most powerful of the <Holy Magics>.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that there is no one who can withstand a direct attack from this magic, as it contains supreme destructive power.
"That was easy. Although I was nervous because she was stronger, at least she underestimated me, so I was able to get rid of her without any problems."
After confirming that Prelix had turned to dust, Hinata let out a sigh of relief.
I thought she intended to completely kill her, but maybe she just couldn't hold back. Truly, it was a difficult opponent even for Hinata if she hadn't cast her most powerful magic right away.
Hinata's unique ability, 'Usurper', is characterized by having an absolute advantage over those who are superior. That's why she can gauge her opponent's level to a certain extent.
"The results of the evaluation have been continuously 'failures' and I couldn't steal Prelix's 'Ultraspeed Regeneration'. There were also abilities like 'Dark Night Cycle' that even resulted in 'failures', so it was good that I defeated her before she could use them."
She said this as she walked back towards me, Hinata.
However, at that moment, I had a very unpleasant premonition.
'Hinata—'
Before I could utter a warning, it happened.
“Did you think I was dead? You are very mistaken.”
Prelix, who was supposed to have turned to dust, rebirthed in a perfect state and attacked Hinata from behind.
The claws on her fingers were stained crimson and extended straight like swords. With them, she stabbed Hinata's back as if it were a combat hand.
However, Hinata managed to sense the danger in time and turned around. By a hair's breadth, she dodged Prelix's deadly strike.
“—Damn, I saw it— ‘Absolute Immortality’— isn't it...?”
“Ugh! Even though I was surprised, did she evade my Blood Claw?”
