To prevent the Shogunate Army from breaking through the front line and flooding into Yashiori Island.
The five hundred members of the resistance currently defending the position had no choice but to meet the enemy.
Teppei, who was leading them, charged toward the mighty Shogunate Army ahead with a determination to die.
Seeing this scene, Kujou Takayuki, the leader of the Shogunate Army, let out a disdainful laugh.
He waved his hand, ordering the army behind him to advance.
Meanwhile, he hid behind the army like a coward, observing the battle situation.
Kujou Takayuki sneered continuously:
"Heh heh, how can a bunch of guys who barely have any Visions fight against the soldiers of my Shogunate Army?"
The resistance was, after all, the resistance; few of their members possessed a Vision.
Compared to those on the Shogunate Army's side, the difference was significant.
Not to mention, they were completely overwhelmed by the Shogunate Army in terms of sheer numbers.
Unsurprisingly, in the early stages of the battle, the Shogunate Army suppressed the resistance, forcing them to retreat steadily and making resistance difficult.
This sight made Kujou Takayuki even more confident:
"As long as we eliminate these tumors of the resistance, my Kujou Clan will remain unshakable in the future."
"As for that Yellow Fox... Heh heh, with Her Excellency, the General present, I don't believe he can cause any more trouble."
Kujou Takayuki was now full of confidence, not thinking any accidents would occur.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning on the battlefield caught Kujou Takayuki's attention.
He focused his gaze and saw that the lightning seemed to be unleashed by Teppei, the resistance leader he had just spoken with.
At this moment, dazzling lightning flashed around Teppei, and he was continuously defeating the Shogunate Army soldiers surrounding him.
Because of Teppei's surge, the morale of the resistance began to soar.
This stunned Kujou Takayuki for a moment: "That guy... can manipulate Elemental Power?"
Kujou Takayuki's expression immediately darkened:
"No, although we won't lose, if this battle doesn't go well, it will look bad if Her Excellency, the General blames us. We must find a way to kill that guy."
Thinking this, Kujou Takayuki drew the sword from his waist and slowly walked toward Teppei... On the other side, Teppei was panting heavily as he repelled the surrounding Shogunate Army soldiers.
Now, every time he brandished his spear, the Elemental Power generated could take down one or two Shogunate Army soldiers.
But due to the excessive use of the Delusion, the fatigue he felt grew stronger with every swing of his spear.
At the same time, the wrinkles on his skin increased, and his hair grew paler.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Finally, Teppei couldn't help but cough up a mouthful of blood.
However, this did not stop Teppei.
Because he wanted to live a life of value, a life that was useful!
"At least, before reinforcements arrive, before Mr. Yellow Fox gets here, I must kill a few more Shogunate Army soldiers!"
"I cannot shine as brightly as Mr. Yellow Fox!"
"But! I must at least follow in his footsteps! Even if I can't catch up!"
Saying this, Teppei's eyes hardened, and he continued to swing his lightning spear, constantly sweeping toward the surrounding Shogunate Army soldiers.
But... mortal constitutions have limits, especially when constantly using a Delusion and overdrafting life force.
Teppei's speed in wielding his spear also grew slower and slower.
Likewise, the change in his appearance accelerated. Now, he looked just like an old man who had entered the state of advanced age... It was hard to imagine that he had previously been a vibrant young man.
That he would transform into this state in this moment.
Gradually, Teppei could no longer swing his spear... He collapsed onto the ground, looked at his constantly trembling hands, and showed a bitter smile:
"Have I reached my limit..."
He suddenly looked up and smiled:
"Mr. Yellow Fox... did you see? I did it too... Did I... shine brightly like you did..."
The surrounding Shogunate Army soldiers got closer and closer to him.
But Teppei was powerless to deal with them anymore.
At the same time, Kujou Takayuki, who had been hiding in the crowd, finally leaped out.
Looking at the extremely weak Teppei, he laughed heartily like a despicable villain:
"Hahaha, although I don't know why you can use Elemental Power, it looks like you're using it by draining your life force. Well, as long as I kill you, the morale of your resistance will plummet to rock bottom."
Kujou Takayuki mercilessly raised his hand, holding his sword, and slashed toward Teppei.
Kujou Takayuki was a greedy and cowardly man, but he would absolutely never miss a chance to claim a kill.
As for the other resistance members, they wanted to rescue Teppei.
But because they were surrounded by the numerically superior Shogunate Army, they couldn't get there in time.
In Teppei's sight, the blade grew larger and larger.
But Teppei showed no expression of fear at this moment.
Because he had no regrets.
He silently closed his eyes, waiting for death to arrive... All the resistance members also showed looks of despair.
However... just as Kujou Takayuki's sword was about to strike Teppei's body.
At a certain moment, centered around Kujou Takayuki and Teppei, a sudden massive sound erupted.
This also kicked up a huge cloud of dust, covering the visibility of the surrounding area.
Making it impossible for people to see the scene inside.
And when the dust dissipated, people realized that an extra figure had appeared on the scene.
That was a figure completely covered by Geo Elemental Power.
That person was the spiritual pillar of the resistance!
Due to the sudden burst of dust, Kujou Takayuki's slash failed to land, and he was also choked badly.
"Cough, cough, cough! What is going on!"
When he recovered and saw The person wearing the Yellow Fox Mask in front of him, he immediately showed a look of terror:
"Ye... Yellow Fox! It's you!"
"You! Quickly stop him!"
Kujou Takayuki was a coward after all. Upon seeing the Yellow Fox arrive, he immediately ordered his subordinates to block Yuuko, giving himself time to retreat.
But how could Yuuko let such a chief culprit escape?
Wasn't it precisely because of Kujou Takayuki that the Tenryou Commission became so corrupted by greed and collusion?
"No wonder the Tenryou Commission is so rotten; it turns out it has a leader like you."
As his voice fell, Yuuko threw a punch.
Zhi!
Kujou Takayuki barely had time to turn around before he found a fist protruding from his chest... It was a fist covered in Geo Element, yet stained with fresh blood.
Blood spilled from Kujou Takayuki's mouth. He looked back in horror, staring at Yuuko with terrified eyes:
"You... monster..."
Subsequently, Kujou Takayuki lost all life force and died instantly on the spot.
This scene caused everyone present to stare blankly for quite some time.
After a long pause, a massive roar erupted from the resistance side:
"Ooh ooh ooh! Mr. Yellow Fox is here! And he killed that hateful Kujou Takayuki! Let's charge! We can't hold Mr. Yellow Fox back!"
Because of Yuuko's arrival and his instantaneous beheading of the enemy leader.
The morale of the resistance side soared!
They were full of fighting spirit, charging toward the group of still-stunned Shogunate Army soldiers... Meanwhile, Teppei sat collapsed on the ground, staring blankly at the tall figure before him.
Then looking at the instantly reversed battle situation.
The look of shock on his face lasted for a very, very long time before finally fading away.
After a long while, Teppei smiled bitterly:
"Mr. Yellow Fox... you are as dazzling as ever..."
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