Part 6
During that time, Jin and the others were trying their best to get into the midst of the enemy lines. Riding on Gry's back, they managed to maintain a low-altitude flight, weaving through the gaps between the Titans as they moved forth.
"Come to think about it, where's Gry-san's jockey[96]?"
"He had fallen into a river in the previous battle and was washed away."
"Um……I'm sorry about that."
"No, it's nothing. You needn't worry! My jockey isn't that weak to die just like that!"
Gry bent his beak as he laughed. Currently, the reins were held in Asuka's hands.
Asuka's words were not only limited to controlling the will of others. It could also bring out the true potential of the other.
Having received the order of [Fly forth with speed and skill], Gry was now easily dodging through the huge swords and chains of the Titan tribe and was progressing rapidly across the battlefield. Regarding his sudden elegance in flight postures and soaring abilities that were much better than usual, Gry was very surprised.
"Asuka's Gift sure is incredible! I feel as though it has increased the spirit level of my body itself!"
"Is……Is that true?"
"Yea. Rather than saying that you are able to bring out the potential powers of the Gift, you might as well say that you can temporarily lend your spirit level to add onto the targeted Gift. After all, if it were only me, I definitely wouldn't be able to spot the gaps between the Titans and take that as an opportunity to advance."
"I see." Kuro Usagi nodded her head in understanding.
According to his theory, it would then be able to explain why it would be difficult for Asuka's Gift to be used on those opponents who are above her spirit level. And it was also said that she had previously caused Jin to have increased athletic abilities.
[But if it were truly the case……Asuka-san's ability rather than being called a Gift……seems more like---]
"Jin-chan! Is it okay at this distance?"
Asuka pressed on her long hair that was being swept back by the winds as she asked the confirmation from Jin.
Though Jin might be tensed to the point of feeling stiff, he managed to give a few nods of his head.
"Yes, since we've already gotten this far into the enemy lines----"
"Gahouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhou----!"
The group had just stopped their advance and immediately they were faced with a huge sword coming towards them.
However, Kuro Usagi had leapt from Gry's back and used her blue lightning that came from her [Vajra Replica] to burn the Titan to crisp.
"Don't worry, Jin-bocchan! Kuro Usagi will never allow any of the Titans who are running amok and lawless to get near! Now's the best time to use the Gift that you have inherited---[Genier Contractor][97]!"
Kuro Usagi's voice echoed in the battlefield.
Just like a reply to Kuro Usagi's shout of encouragement, Jin raised his right hand that wore the ring of [Grimm Grimoire Hameln][98] up into the air.
"Under the oath as my [subordinate], appear once more to this world---[God of Black Death]!"
In the next moment, a wave of jet black wind swept wildly across the battlefield.
The black evil winds that seem to writhe like a living thing and seeming to possess a tangible body of its own had swept across the entire battle field within a blink of an eye. The circular array at the middle of the summoning had a flag that depicted a clown playing a flute and it was causing the waves of black wind to coagulate and be compressed at its centre.
Soon after, the black winds that have gradually taken the form of a human figure released all of the gases that had been compressed previously and caused an explosion.
In the explosion, a black and white speckled light could be seen at its epicenter and a human figure could be seen amidst that light---
"Where have you run to, SHIROYASHA~~~~!"
--- suddenly roared the name of that god who was utterly idiotic and flippant in her work, but yet totally unrelated to the war, in a fit of anger.
And following that, she lashed out just once and defeated a hundred Titans in one breath.
Asuka was dumbfounded for a moment but she soon realized who it was that Jin summoned.
"Wait…Hold on! The new Gift is [Black Death Demon Lord]?"
"YES! Although she no longer holds the identity as a God after being separated from the Grimoire of Hamelin, she's still undoubtedly a powerful fighting force to be reckoned with!
"In addition, she---Percher[99] holds the ability to manipulate the power of Black Death! If the legends were true, her power should be very effective against the Celtic Titans!"
That's right. This was part of Jin's intentions.
---In the Celtic mythology, it had also recorded the anecdotes on the Titan tribe.
And amongst them was a piece named [Myths of Danu][100] that recorded about how there appeared to be a saying that [Other Titan Tribes were dominated due to one who was able to manipulate Black Death] during the time of the Titan tribe battles.
[Controlling the medication for the unconfirmed symptoms]---That could be said as the most powerful and evil of the methods to dominate over other tribes.
Not forgetting the fact that Percher was backed by 80 million souls to back her up besides her manipulation of Black Death.
Jin had planned to follow the legends and use Percher's strength to wreck chaos amongst the Titans, but---
"Come out now! Get the hell out now! Get your ass out immediately, SHIROYASHA! How dare you make me, a former Demon Lord wear such a vulgar and shameless outfit!"
"Gahouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhouhou----!"
"Shut the hell up! You useless trash!"
Percher waved an arm as she retorted angrily and a shockwave that was filled with the voices of resentment was released, sweeping the Titans to the floor. At that moment, the black winds around her seemed to thin a little and Percher's figure appeared before their eyes.
Although it was just a short glimpse, but at the same time, it caused Jin, Asuka and Kuro Usagi to start doubting their eyes.
"……That's a maid outfit right?"
"…… It definitely is a maid outfit that really has a lot of frills."
"Shiroyasha-sama……"
Kuro Usagi was already tearing up as she pitied Percher's predicament. She must have realized the reason for Percher's furious outburst that left her in this state of frenzy.
Although at first glance it might seem to be a random and indiscriminate flurry of attacks, but in actuality, the [Subordination] seemed to have progressed quite smoothly.
The evidence could be seen from how the [Draco Greif] members were still able to continue fighting without suffering injuries when the Black Wind Waves touched them.
In comparison, the Titans who had received the direct attack had started to have black and white spots appearing on their bodies and were falling one after another.
---Jin's Gift of [Genier Contractor], was a type of Gift that could cause the Fae folk to be subordinated to him as well as issue tasks to them to be accomplished.
The difference it had from Asuka's Gift was that [Genier Contractor] could only be used upon a specific type of race to be effective, and it wouldn't be able to activate if there wasn't a contract with the Fae set down beforehand. However, it can still have a small effect on nature spirits.
For example, the manipulation of fire spirits to give rise to fire (sparks).
Manipulation of wind spirits to whip up a (slight) wind.
Manipulation of water spirits to produce water(vapor) etc. You could say that it had packed quite a colorful side to it.
When coupled with a completed contract, the control over the Fae would be increased.
Even if one successfully made a Demon Lord become a subordinate, if the owner were to be as immature as Laius of [Perseus], the strength of the Demon Lord would be largely weakened. However, if one had this Gift of [Genier Contractor], it didn't matter how low one's spirit level was for they would still be able to completely dominate the other even if the opponent were to be a Demon Lord.
An irate Percher successfully smashed through the Titan ranks and was annihilating the enemy one by one.
And then came the thing that they had expected. The sounds of the harp strings being plucked. Similar to the previous battle, a thick fog started to descend on the surrounding regions and completely stole the sense of sight from everyone.
Jin and the others let out a sigh of relief as they saw that the battle situation was progressing in the direction as per their efforts and expectations. And following that, they looked towards the skies as though they were saying a prayer to the heavens.
"Yō-san……It's now up to you."
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