human
Narrator:  If there was anything capable of simultaneously observing those two battlefields separated by a thick layer of clouds, among many other things, it could only be an observer outside the world. The battles that had developed in the efforts to clear the Pleiades Watchtower were finally reaching their climax. The situation was…
gpt
Subaru:  "Whoooooooa!! !" Subaru shouted as the sandy ground where it landed exploded, sending a cloud of dust into the air and a shock wave rampaging through the surroundings.
human
Narrator:  The destructive force assaulting them was enough to obliterate Subaru’s body in an instant. The only reason it had not happened was…
gpt
Subaru:  "E M M!! !"
human
Narrator:  …one of the three original magics that Subaru and Beatrice had developed together. In a vague sense, it stopped the flow of time for Subaru’s and Beatrice’s bodies, preventing them from being influenced by anything external to themselves. A sort of perfect defense magic.
gpt
Meili:  "—Agh…" In Subaru’s arms, Meili groaned weakly, her eyes still closed.
human
Narrator:  It was a pained expression, but painful as it was, it was also proof of life. The damage flowing into Subaru from her seemed to be gradually easing as Beatrice’s healing magic took effect. It was probably still within the margin of error, but it should be a turn for the better. Probably.
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Beatrice:  "It’s difficult using healing magic and E M M at the same time, I suppose! If it weren’t for Betty, the three of us would have long since kicked the bucket! I demand hugs as a reward after this!"
human
Subaru:  "I’ll give you thousands of ’em! Just…" Grateful for Beatrice, Subaru probed inside himself. In terms of damage, there was nothing to do but grit his teeth and bear it. The problem was his mana reserves…despite not being any use except as an MP canister, Subaru’s tank could only hold the same amount as an average person—a little bit below average, even. The multiple uses of E M M were draining those reserves, like water pouring out of a hole in a bucket. At this rate, they would have to stop either the healing or the E M M.
gpt
Subaru:  "But not healing Meili isn’t an option…!"
human
Beatrice:  "Then it’s up to you to decide when we stop using E M M and how to handle what comes next!"
gpt
Subaru:  "Aye-aye, leave it to me. I’m counting on you to heal Meili while being a handy spirit ready to do whatever I ask the moment I say it!"
human
Beatrice:  "That’s! A bad way! To put it!"
gpt
Narrator:  Exchanging glances, they severed E M M without any discord and leaped away to escape. Behind them, the crimson scorpion and the swarm of demon beasts fought among each other while all chasing after Subaru. Still not allowed to get too far from the tower, the most dangerous thing was that the crimson scorpion was aggressively targeting Subaru.
human
Subaru:  "—ghh!"