[Magic Power Replenishment]: Replenishing a large amount of magic power in a short time through physical contact.
This was the only way, the only method, to replenish enough magic power in a short period.
Kurumi had not expected Inaba Tsukiyo's so-called method to be something like this, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.
It was during this time, while Kurumi was stunned, that Inaba Tsukiyo broke through Kurumi's parted lips, and at that moment, Inaba Tsukiyo began to replenish her Magic Power.
Although Kurumi was not a Magician, everyone had Magic Power within their bodies, and what Inaba Tsukiyo needed was this power.
Feeling the strangeness in her mouth after being aggressively attacked, Kurumi's eyes widened, and she looked at Inaba Tsukiyo in disbelief.
This was her first kiss, and a first kiss was something very important to a girl. Was it really taken away so haphazardly?
Kurumi felt wronged, but thinking that this could help Inaba Tsukiyo, she chose not to push Inaba Tsukiyo away. She reached out and wrapped her arms around her neck, responding awkwardly.
Sweet saliva was continuously exchanged in their mouths. Inaba Tsukiyo's Magic Power was replenished, and Kurumi also felt as if something from her body was being transferred into Inaba Tsukiyo's.
"…"
While the two were doing indescribable things, Tendo Ri-se was standing nearby, watching them in a daze.
(fuhai: For detailed scenes, please refer to episode 2 of season 2 of "Magical Girl Illya," from 09:08 onwards. Illya's expression is Tendo Ri-se's expression now.)
[Pop!]
Soon, Inaba Tsukiyo and Kurumi separated, both panting heavily, looking at each other somewhat dazedly.
Although it was a bit awkward at first, once she found her rhythm, Kurumi actually started responding to Inaba Tsukiyo.
Kurumi didn't dislike this strange feeling; in fact, she wanted to try it more. If she did it enough, she might even get used to it.
After replenishing some Magic Power from Kurumi, Inaba Tsukiyo felt that her Magic Power was not yet fully restored, but she couldn't bother Kurumi any further. After all, they still needed to break through the zombie horde and move towards the safe zone.
Thinking of this, Inaba Tsukiyo looked at Tendo Ri-se, who had been trying her best to be invisible since just now.
Noticing Inaba Tsukiyo's gaze, Tendo Ri-se jumped and took a few steps back.
"Um… do we really, really have to do something like that?"
"There's no other way. If there were, I would try it. But now, this is the only method."
Inaba Tsukiyo told Kurumi to rest for a bit and approached Tendo Ri-se step by step.
"Hurry up. We don't know how long this iron gate can hold. We need to get back quickly."
"But… but…"
This was her first kiss too. Her first kiss, which she had protected for over ten years, was it really going to be given to a Little Loli she had only known for two days?
Tendo Ri-se looked at Inaba Tsukiyo, who was slowly approaching her, on the verge of tears. Although she didn't know what Inaba Tsukiyo's so-called help was, did it really need to go to this extent?
"No time to dawdle."
The sounds from outside grew louder. Inaba Tsukiyo, unable to wait any longer, forcefully pulled Tendo Ri-se over and compelled her to undergo [Magic Power replenishment].
A few minutes later, Inaba Tsukiyo, having obtained the Magic Power she needed, nodded with satisfaction. Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se, who were behind her, exchanged glances, their faces flushed with a strange redness.
The two, feeling the same way, smiled helplessly. They both felt as if they had lost something fundamental.
"Get ready, we're leaving!"
Kurumi could vaguely see a ray of sunlight breaking through the dark clouds, suggesting that this heavy rain might not last too long.
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't hesitate to kick the front door with force.
The door flew out under the immense power, knocking away many of the zombies outside and creating a small gap.
[Magic Power Release]
Inaba Tsukiyo, full of Magic Power, used this move without hesitation, unleashing a massive sword qi. Many zombies fell under the attack of this sword qi.
Inaba Tsukiyo killed most of the zombies in front, while Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se helped deal with some of the zombies that got close to them.
The three cooperated tacitly. Inaba Tsukiyo killed most of the zombies, while Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se used their shovels and military knives to help clear the remaining zombies.
The three advanced little by little, entering the teaching building through a window.
The zombies wanted to follow them into the classroom, but these zombies were not good at climbing high places, so once they passed the window, their pressure eased.
However, as they passed the entrance of the teaching building, the iron gate finally gave way and collapsed inwards into the building.
"You two go first! I'll catch up immediately!"
Signaling the two behind her to go first, Inaba Tsukiyo stayed behind to deal with the zombies alone.
The zombies from the playground swarmed into the teaching building. Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se, not wanting to cause Inaba Tsukiyo any trouble, nodded and turned to run towards the basement.
While Inaba Tsukiyo stayed behind to fight the zombies, Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se arrived at the basement. By this time, everyone else had already gathered there, anxiously awaiting Inaba Tsukiyo's arrival.
Seeing Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se rushing into the basement, everyone happily went to greet them, but Sakura Megumi did not see Inaba Tsukiyo.
"Kurumi, Tendo-san. Where is Tsukiyo-chan? Didn't she go to find you two?"
"The iron gate… the iron gate at the entrance was destroyed. Tsukiyo-chan… Tsukiyo-chan told us to go first; she's holding off the zombies there."
Kurumi, who had barely recovered, briefly explained what had happened at the main entrance. Hearing that Inaba Tsukiyo had stayed behind alone to block the zombies, everyone's expressions became tense.
"This feeling… it's a lot like when we closed the iron gate last time. But… to actually destroy the iron gate."
It was known that the iron gate was a very important defense. With their abilities, it was impossible for them to repair this door unless there were professionals to fix it.
"Although I promised Kurumi and the others to go quickly, it wouldn't hurt to wait a bit longer."
The ability she gained from Nero had not yet been fully utilized. Inaba Tsukiyo wanted to see what extent this ability could reach.
[Imperial Privilege: EX]
This inherent skill allowed one to acquire certain abilities for a short period. What Inaba Tsukiyo wanted to acquire was a more advanced sword technique.
In an instant, sword techniques that had always been incomprehensible flowed continuously like an opened faucet, revealing all sorts of tricks and insights.
mikazuki munechika was sheathed. Following the insights that appeared in her mind, Inaba Tsukiyo crouched down, and her weapon was instantly drawn.
A massive sword wave, flat and wide, slashed forward. The bodies of the zombies within the range of the sword wave were cut open, and they collapsed powerlessly to the ground.
Immediately after, the mikazuki munechika in Inaba Tsukiyo's hand began to transform, turning into a uniquely shaped dark red greatsword.
Furthermore, the blade of this greatsword began to burn with flames, yet Inaba Tsukiyo, who held the sword, felt no heat whatsoever.
"primordial fire… Even though I already have my own weapon, you still give me your noble phantasm? I don't know whether to call you gentle or teasing, Nero."
The burning primordial fire seemed capable of incinerating everything. The zombies that were touched by the flames were all consumed by fire.
However, Inaba Tsukiyo was not a heroic spirit after all, and did not have enough magical power to sustain the primordial fire, but this amount of time was already enough for her to deal with a part of the zombies.
After the number of zombies reached an acceptable range, Inaba Tsukiyo, holding mikazuki munechika which had returned to its original form, walked towards the basement.
Kurumi and the others, who had been waiting for a long time, eagerly let Inaba Tsukiyo in and quickly closed the door after seeing her appear.
Although they were not in danger in the basement, they were very worried about Yoshino's situation, especially Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se, who had just been rescued.
This worry kept increasing with time, and Kurumi even had the idea of going up to look for Inaba Tsukiyo, but Sakura Megumi and the others stopped her.
"Phew... safe,"
Sitting on the ground, somewhat exhausted, Inaba Tsukiyo felt her magical power was once again depleted. She knew she shouldn't have tried to use magical power to deal with those zombies.
She could have dealt with a large number of zombies using ordinary sword skills, but because of curiosity, she used magical power, leaving her completely drained of strength now.
"Tsukiyo-chan, are you okay?"
Sakura Megumi and Wakasa Yuri looked at Inaba Tsukiyo with some concern. Since waking up, Inaba Tsukiyo had been engaging in high-intensity activities, and they were worried that Inaba Tsukiyo might overexert herself.
Reality was as they imagined; Inaba Tsukiyo's face was strangely flushed, and her breathing was somewhat rapid.
Inaba Tsukiyo thought it was just due to too much magical power consumption and didn't pay attention, but after relaxing, Inaba Tsukiyo felt increasingly uncomfortable.
"..."
Accompanied by a dizzy spell, Inaba Tsukiyo's vision went black, and she lost consciousness, sitting on the ground holding mikazuki munechika.
Sakura Megumi and Wakasa Yuri waited for a long time without a response, then reached out and pushed Inaba Tsukiyo.
As a result, Inaba Tsukiyo just fell to the ground, completely unresponsive.
"Tsukiyo-chan!!!"
Inaba Tsukiyo's abnormality made the previously relaxed atmosphere tense again.
Sakura Megumi helped Inaba Tsukiyo up and immediately touched Inaba Tsukiyo's forehead.
"So hot! Tsukiyo-chan must have a cold!"
To find Kurumi and Tendo Ri-se, Inaba Tsukiyo had been running around the school. Afterwards, to get to the equipment storage room in the gymnasium, she walked for such a long time in the heavy rain, all while maintaining high-intensity activity.
The reason she caught a cold was only partly due to Inaba Tsukiyo's physique; the most important reason was her magical power.
Inaba Tsukiyo had only been able to skillfully use magical power for a few days. In such a short time, continuously exhausting the magical power within her body, a human body simply could not withstand such pressure.
When one's own magical power is completely gone, then one's own life force will replace magical power to cast spells. This method is called [Lesser Origin].
It should be known that overusing the power of [Lesser Origin] to cast spells is simply courting death.
Of course, this is also a form of self-protection by the body; to prevent Inaba Tsukiyo from continuing to act recklessly, she must be allowed to rest for a period of time.