Editing Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance:Volume7 Chapter5 (section)

===Part 5===

"...What, how... Why...?"

Faced with the unbelievable phenomenon occurring before her eyes, Fianna collapsed onto her knees in surprise.

The magic circles of the Oratorio were overwritten in an instant.

"Fianna, what on earth happened!?"

Acting as her guard, Rinslet fired off freezing arrows of demonic ice as she called out.

However, this rain of arrows meant for pinning down the enemy was rapidly eliminated by the flaming demonic bird, the Vermilion Bird.

Having obtained the blessing of the overwritten ritual dance performance, the divine beast spirits employed by the Four Gods were greatly powered up.

"Cough...!"

Fighting out front, Ellis was blown away and rolling on the ground.

Her chest armor was shattered while her torn open uniform was stained with blood.

"Captain!?"

"...Cough, sorry, I was careless..."

Ellis struggled to get up.

The spear tip of her wielded Ray Hawk was also damaged, causing the force of the winds to weaken.

"The Four Gods's contracted spirits suddenly became stronger!"

Striking down the fireballs released by the Vermilion Bird, even Claire was being forced back to the rear guard position.

Carrying Rion on its back, the fiery demonic bird raised its scythe-like neck to the maximum height.

"Hmph, so long as Linfa-sama continues cheering for us, we of the Four Gods are invincible!"

Raging scorching breath was released.

"Dance, I call upon the crimson flames of destruction -- Hell Blaze!"

The Vermilion Bird's breath and Claire's spirit magic flames collided in midair.

"...No good, we're being overwhelmed!"

"Freezing fangs of ice, go forth and pierce -- Freezing Arrow."

"--Evil winds, go and rampage!"

Even though Rinslet and Ellis also attacked simultaneously, the Vermilion Bird was empowered by the ritual dance performance and easily repelled the attacks.

"We can't hold out much longer... Fianna, please perform protective magic!"

Turning back, Claire suddenly stared in wide-eyed surprise.

Fianna was in a kneeling posture, her shoulders trembling.

"I'm... sorry..."

"...Fianna?"

"It's all my... fault..."

--A useless member of royalty. The completely worthless Lost Queen.

All the merciless criticisms, which she had heard during the four years when she had lost the power of her spirit contract, now reverberated within her mind.

(Four years ago on that occasion, I also failed to stop that precious person of mine...)

And now, because her power was not enough, the team was facing imminent defeat--

Crimson flames in the form of a demonic bird were approaching. Even if she started performing defensive magic now it would be too late.

(Once again, I am...!)

Just as she was about to close her eyes--

The demonic bird's flames were deflected, resulting in a great explosion.

"Waaaaah!"

Blown away by the intense force of the explosion, Fianna's entire body was thrown against the ground.

"...W-What?"

Moaning, Fianna opened her eyes.

Over there was--

"It's too early to give up, Your Highness the princess!"

"Kamito-kun...!"

Standing there was Kamito, Demon Slayer in hand.