Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 4 (section)

===Part 9===
 
In a wide space of one of the lowermost floors a single shadow was moving.
 
Surrounded by darkness a faint red light was being given off. It was from Onizuka after finishing his battle with Phil.
 
"This should be enough......"
 
Onizuka had dropped to the ground on his butt one step away from the unconscious Phil.
 
He had bound Phil, restraining him from moving.
 
Nearby steel wire had been used as roped to tie both of Phil's hands behind his back first. Then his ankles were tied, and finally his knees were bound together to completely stop Phil from moving.
 
And also to absolutely make sure he couldn't break free several layers of wire were wrapped around.
 
...... This was merely a fluke, next time I won't be able to win.
 
Onizuka Kenya understood very well that he only won because he caught his opponent off guard with his surprise tactic. However, the same trick won't work again.
 
If there was a second match, Phil would come at him at full force from the beginning. Coupled with his almost immortally, Onizuka had no more chances whatsoever at winning.
 
And more than anything,
 
"I never ever..... want to run across this crazy bastard again."
 
That was not a joke, Onizuka bitterly spit out. And when attempting to stand up,
 
"Gah......!"
 
A sharp pain hit ran through his body, involuntarily sending him to his knees.
 
Most likely it was the result of having finished restraining Phil, and relaxing his tension.
 
The pain in his body that had suppressed, had float up all at once.
 
"Goddammit...... I just finally got discharged from the hospital. And the same guy that sent me there to begin with did it again......"
 
Ignoring the pain that was screaming within his body, somehow Onizuka still stood up.
 
For Onizuka there was somewhere he must go to. It was the spot he got separated from Tiana during the fight.
 
...... That fool couldn't possibly be lossing, but......
 
If he had to say it, Tiana's ability to fight was even greater than Phil's. In theory there was no possibility of defeat.
 
-- However, the outcome of a battle was never an "absolute."
 
Actually, Onizuka beating Phil was a perfect example. Although he didn't want to think about it too much, but he couldn't ignore the possibility of Tiana fail miserably at a very easy task.
 
And Tiana and Tanaka -- neither of the pair, still hadn't shown up.
 
Over there the fight might still be going on.
 
Then it may be possible for Onizuka to do something if he went.
 
"...... Tsk, what the hell is wrong with me?"
 
Onizuka irritatingly clicked his tongue. It was unbelievable for his former self to think such a thing.
 
Worrying about another person, and actually willing to put his neck out for them.
 
His true self thought..... it was insane to do so.
 
And yet, Onizuka's mind couldn't stop his anxious.
 
Then, there might not be other way.
 
...... Well, now what to do?
 
Onizuka lowered his head in thought.
 
To tell the truth, he wanted to immediately rush over to Tiana's side.
 
However, it was still too dangerous to leave Phil alone even in that state.
 
Taking into consideration Onizuka had the physical strength to cause Phil to pass out, then there shouldn't be any problems with the security of the restraints. But, if by any chance he escapes when Onizuka's takes his eyes off him -- no, rather if he escapes and comes to attack again, what could there to be done?
 
At that time, the matter would certainly be troublesome.
 
Therefore, the safest thing to do,
 
"...... I'll have to carry him with him."
 
With some resignation in his voice Onizuka sighed.
 
He himself didn't know for far he could make it, but could only take it one step at time.
 
Unable to see the bottom of the hole that Tiana made, the risk was too high to jump.
 
However, the fact that they went down might make it possible to meet up on a lower floor.
 
"The problem is I don't know where they are, but......"
 
Ah well, never mind -- Onizuka thought. It was no use thinking that way here.
 
For the time being it was best to just move forward.
 
And then, Onizuka lifted Phil onto his shoulder ready to move, when......
 
"...... Eh, it's already over?"
 
From Onizuka's right side -- out of an entrance way, Tiana suddenly emerged.
 
It look like her hand was holding onto Tanaka's collar, that had been knocked unconscious. However, with no more than an light expression on Tiana's face, it seemed like dragging Tanaka's body the whole way was nothing to her. Of course, Onizuka was fully aware of the absurdity of it.
 
"To think I hurried over because I was worried, but...... you did quite splendid, Ken-chan."
 
Tiana laughed loudly with a "AHAHA." They had both had won a life and death battle, but compared to the bruises up and down Onizuka's body, Tiana looked utterly unscathed.
 
And that smiling face was too innocent.
 
"Well, of course this would be the case......"
 
The so-called case, was a million to one chance that wouldn't happen again. With a wry smile at the same time, Onizuka lowered Phil down and leaned him against a wall. Also it seemed that Tiana didn't need Onizuka assistance.
 
...... Yea, that is so.
 
A self-deprecating grin appeared on Onizuka's face.
 
After all, his level could nowhere compare to Tiana's.
 
"...... Eh? What happened, Ken-chan?"
 
After noticing a glance from Onizuka, Tiana had come over in front of his eyes, and looked up at him.
 
So,
 
"Err...... It's nothing."
 
And Onizuka shook his head,
 
"But -- unfortunately, that <Phoenix cells> stuff you were after should be within their bodies, and probably out of reach."
 
Onizuka believed that most likely the <Phoenix cells> had already assimilated with Phil and Tanaka's bodies.
 
And that it was impossible for Tiana to obtain.
 
However......
 
"Don't worry...... it's no problem at all~"
 
After hearing what Onizuka said, Tiana laughed. She steadily walked over to Phil's side, and bent over.
 
Then in front of Onizuka while he was watching......
 
Tiana's right hand -- soundlessly went through the left side of Phil's chest.