I Was Reincarnated as a Nameless Combatant in a Japanese-style Fantasy Depressive Erotic Game, but the Women Around Me Are All Dangerous, and I Have a Bad Feeling about It

s steam turned into scorching flames almost simultaneously with my fire breath, it was evident that I was being overwhelmed.
Of course, it was the natural consequence, considering that 'Mayoiga' could replenish their fuel almost endlessly from the spiritual veins.
Gradually, the flames were coming toward me.

　However, 'Mayoiga' wasn't getting complacent despite this.

　'(＃°Д°)!! Something is growing!!'

　“What? Gah…!!?”

　Upon the White Spider's warning, I noticed the anomaly at my feet, but I had neither the time nor the means to respond.
Over ten vines emerged from the floor, piercing through my body.
The flames stopped as I coughed and spat blood.
Unrelenting, the scorching flames advanced towards me.

　“This d*mned thing…!!”

　'Σ(＞Д＜) Whoa!? Papa!?'

　In that moment of being engulfed by the black flames, the only instinctive action I could take was to tear off the spider attached to my neck and hold it in my arm…

* * *

　The charred servant collapsed on the floor, burnt black and charred, but 'Mayoiga' remained vigilant.
It was clear from the previous battles that this anomaly was not an opponent that could be measured by conventional means.

　In fact, though the outer skin was in a terrible state, the man's internal condition was intact.
Having already undergone youkai transformation and further strengthening with spiritual power just before getting burned, he was unharmed internally.
Moreover, the dormant Earth Mother's factor had rapidly begun to activate its cellular regeneration.

　Hence, there was no room for complacency.
However, at the same time, there was no time to spare.
Given time, this human before their eyes would surely revive.
'Mayoiga' sensed it instinctively and couldn't afford to summon additional subordinates.
It had already used up most of the reinforcements that could be instantly deployed.

　Above all, 'Mayoiga' was filled with a loathing feeling toward this human.
It was this feeling that led the monster to decide to finish him off personally.

　'(´；д；｀) Papa, please awake!? Σ(; ﾟДﾟ) Hyaah!? It's coming!?”

　Fortunately, the unharmed white divine spider, which had escaped from the servant's grasp, occasionally pecked at its host's cheek but was astonished by 'Mayoiga's' approach.

　'ヽ(｀ω´)ﾉ Don't underestimate me! I may not have my powers yet, but I'll awaken them soon!!'

　The divine spider spread its forearms, making itself look larger.
It even waved the nail it held in its hand.
However, the nail in question struggled to escape and was nothing more than a piece of trash before the flames.

　On the other side, with a disdainful sneer, 'Mayoiga' laughed mockingly.
The ground rumbled, and their swaying scorching body advanced toward the human who lay collapsed.
From their powerful arm, they conjured a massive spear made of the same fiery flames.
It was a custom-made weapon, compressed with immense heat and youkai energy.

　Confidently, they raised the fiery spear, ready to strike down the charred man before them.

　'This time, I'll finish you off!!'

　“That's for you!!”

　Just as 'Mayoiga' shouted with a victorious cry, a barrage of insults came from behind.
Startled, they turned around and widened their eyes.

　There stood Tamaki, liberated from the vines.
Embracing the half-youkai failure, the two clutched a single dagger (tantō) together.
Moreover, the half-youkai gripped it firmly with the other hand, not even caring about the burns.

　The size of a palm, pulsating like a beating heart, it extended towards 'Mayoiga,' enveloped in flames of youkai energy.
It was the very essence of their existence, a fundamental part that 'Mayoiga' couldn't ignore.

　'Mayoiga' was ultimately nothing more than a plant, just a seed.
Being a seed, they lacked any senses without external attachments.
They had been too preoccupied dealing with the detestable servant and even feared the humans outside.
That's why they were slow to realize.
They had completely forgotten about the half-youkai's corpse that was meant for disposal.

　Everything was already too late.

　”You really…
you really deceived me, you bast*rd!!”

　'Stop itttt!!!??'

　Shishimai Asami spat out the words.
Together with Tamaki, she thrust the dagger (tantō) they held tightly into the heart shrouded in flames.
'Mayoiga' screamed, desperately trying to approach them, attempting to manipulate the consciousness of the corpse.
But again, it was too late.

　Right after the blade sank into the flaming heart, the monster's scream echoed throughout the room…