Chapter 393: Episode 50

The scenery of the VR space changed. I did not feel surprised by this. It was a change in the image I saw during the transition to the battlefield scene. However, the problem was the changed scene.

A series of rooms with a sense of enclosure, like rows of iron boxes. I could hear the sound of metal rubbing and creaking in the distance. In the dim room illuminated by the faint light of the light guide, multiple old-fashioned box-type monitors were lined up.

This place looked familiar. It was a scene I had only seen once in a dream. It was such a vivid memory that I couldn't believe it was just a dream, so I remembered it clearly.

"No, ha!? What happened... where are you!? I don't remember making a stage like this!?"

And this situation seemed to be something even the game's creator, Milluki, had not anticipated. "He" was flustered, gesturing as if typing on a keyboard in the air. Perhaps, in real life, they were actually operating a computer or something else.

Milluki... this person who was likely Milluki was completely different from how he looked before.

"Ugh, this is... the Double's Sight Vision settings have become the default Ryuuuuuu!?"

First of all, their gender was different. He was male, and quite obese. Moreover, he was wearing the same clothes as before. That is to say, a bunny-girl-style magical girl outfit. It was almost torn, in a state where it didn't form a body as clothing. The leotard didn't fit his abdomen at all, his legs were tightened by fishnet tights, and his flesh was tightly cut into a mesh pattern.

Perhaps this was the character from the V-Tuber "Magical☆Milky". From the influence, I inadvertently observed it. My gaze met Milluki's. He quickly covered his body with his hands.

"Oh, you did it!? How... no, what is the purpose of doing this!?"

I didn't know what was happening. Regardless, something went wrong with this VR game, and even its creator seemed to have lost control.

"Ha, no way... are you going to expose my true identity online!? Is that it!? Stop it! You will regret it... don't think you will get your life for betraying the Zoldyck Family, a family of assassins!"

He started talking about the assassination organization set up by Magical☆Milky. It seemed he was so confused that he mixed up reality and illusion. Just to calm him down, tell him you won't do anything that will hurt him.

"Liar! You...!"

Milluki lowered his head and closed his mouth. As long as he kept his mouth shut, there was no way to know what he would say next. If possible, this was my selfish assumption.

I often watched Magical☆Milky's videos. I subscribed to her channel, and actually, I had been secretly practicing her lethal Magic. At first, I tried to learn from other YouTubers. There was also how to make videos, but what I focused on most was how to create a character.

I didn't know what kind of person "Six" was. Was this personality embedded in an insect's body enough to form a real human? I might have tried to become an ITU lawyer as a way to understand the answer. To get a character called Six that was recognized by many people.

Milluki and other Ichu Bars were my role models. While admiring the girls who performed well on the other side of the screen, I thought that no matter how far I went, I couldn't be like them. I was sure this was a distant existence I could never reach.

However, by actually meeting the YouTuber through this offline meeting, he realized that this idea was a misunderstanding. It wasn't wrong, but it wasn't right either.

Blade liked to show off his muscles, Noah was a weirdo who called me his mother, and Velvet could be mean with her Prediction, but hey, he was not bad. And Milluki was actually a man and a pervert who wanted to take off people's clothes under the guise of playing games.

There were some good points, but there were also some helpless things. Of course. I only knew what was shown in the videos. Because I didn't know, I was able to impose my own ideals.

Pursuing such ideals was impossible to achieve. What I really needed to know was "the things I don't know."

I walked up to Milluki, who looked scared.

The man slowly took off the helmet-style VR device. I didn't hesitate to tap the keyboard and check the laptop on the table. The monitor only displayed an error screen, and no further operation was possible. In short, it became useless.

He sighed and reluctantly put his weight on the back of the chair. The chair supporting his huge body creaked and screamed. That man, Milluki Zoldyck, stared blankly at his hands.

The conversation with Six just now was meaningless to him. I was sure I could repel any hacker organization's security measures that were easily broken, and I made a mistake, almost completely losing control of the game. And Six, who did that, didn't ask for anything.

She didn't use the scandal of Magical☆Milky's true identity to threaten me. I wasn't asking for money or an apology. Because his purpose was unclear, I couldn't predict what he was thinking, and on the contrary, I felt uneasy. Six just shook his head, denying all his suspicions about him.

You certainly couldn't trust him. The only action Six took was to contact the suspected Miruki. At first, Miruki didn't know what he wanted, but he realized he was asking for a handshake.

He didn't react at first, but was caught by Six reaching out without a word. Empty communication in the virtual space, not even touching. Perceiving the meaning of their actions.

"Sob... ☆ Sorry, I was bad to you☆ To be honest, Miru-Bean, I just wanted a friend who is a magical girl like me... ☆"

"It might be a bit strange to say, but if you don't mind, will you be friends with Miru-Bean... ☆?"

"Cough... damn it...!"

I finished the snacks spread on the table, as if to get rid of the past words that appeared in my mind. I stuffed it into my mouth without worrying about the large amount of food left.

"That guy... you are interfering with our plans."

The annual I-Tube year-end party was special this year too. Miruki, who didn't go out often, thought it would be an event that would bring unprecedented excitement, so he came to the Venue with his heavy hips. But if you open the lid and look at it, this is what it is.

Facing the unexpected start of the death game, Miruki did not panic. Since he originally avoided being known as the performer of Magical☆Milky, even the management could not grasp his true identity. Even when entering the Venue, he did not use the special tickets distributed to children, but specifically obtained a ticket for ordinary customers.

And as for the game itself, the existence of Magical☆Milky was completely outside the mosquito net because radio interference occurred throughout the ship. Frustrated by this, Miruki hacked into the ship's control system.

Due to the equipment environment with only one laptop and a higher level of security than I expected, it took me a while, but I managed to break through. Reconfigured the route of the ship to an airport where it could land at the shortest distance. The plan was to have Magical☆Milky's personal live performance as a variety show before the ship arrived, but an unexpected interference occurred, leading to the present.

The control of this ship would be controlled by the management again. Even Miruki could not predict where this ship, this game, and they would take them from now on. Many destructive plans forcibly implemented by the government further confused its true intentions.

In fact, the Explosion that occurred all over the ship was not planned by Miruki. As expected, I didn't have time to set bombs around the ship, nor did I bring any equipment. He just changed the ship's course. The bombs were prepared by the government.

After handing over control of the ship to Milluki, the management laid out terrorist bombs, as if it couldn't fly if things didn't go according to plan. That kind of madness made the prickly Milluki feel a bit cold.

"Well, it has nothing to do with me."

The location of the bombs was discovered through hacking. It seemed that the enemy destroyed it manually, but anyway, as long as it didn't endanger Miruki himself, he didn't say anything.

He was not impatient. Because the hacker had already achieved the first goal. One of my goals was to send the ship to the airport, but I knew from the beginning that this might not succeed, so I didn't care.

At the speed of this huge sightseeing airship, no matter how fast it was, it would take more than a day to reach the nearest airport. It was difficult for Miruki to control the ship's system all the time. It seemed that the enemy also had some excellent hackers, and even if the Six incident hadn't happened, it was only a matter of time before the enemy regained control of the ship.

So, why did Miruki set up this hack? It was to access "some kind of device" that the enemy seemed to have. It was a device that could communicate with the outside even if radio interference occurred.

The radio waves emitted by the device itself had a strong interference effect and were usually used as military weapons. This was not the kind of equipment originally equipped on this ship, but Miruki hoped that the enemy would bring it onto the ship.

His guess was correct, and he sent a distress signal to the outside of the ship by accessing the device.

However, he knew that it was meaningless to ask for help from the police and other public order organizations. If he was the mastermind behind this, he would not be an opponent that an organization composed of ordinary people could do anything about.

The mastermind must be preparing for a battle with Nen-users, because he was an opponent who wanted to fight with Nen-users. Even if you Collect ordinary users, you don't know how far you can go.

If you don't have the ability to completely destroy this game, you will be helpless. And Milluki had a chance. He was the second son of the legendary assassin family, the Zoldyck Family, and an undisputed Assassin. His own combat power was not very good, but his family were all monsters.

The one who summoned him was Milluki's grandfather, Zeno Zoldyck. Although he had retired as the head of the family, his ability was undoubtedly one of the strongest in the world. By using Zeno's ability "Dragon", he could easily approach the airship floating in the sky above the ocean.

Inviting his family here was because he was afraid that Milluki would know that he was the performer of Magical☆Milky, but there was no one who could replace her. This was a request based on a formal "transaction", and Zeno, who took it, would not pry into the situation of the client, Milluki, and would not make it public even if the secret was leaked. We promised to pay the reward after including these conditions.

Before Zeno arrived, Milluki could hide or escape and wait. He was also a Nen-user, and could at least protect himself as an Assassin. Milluki drank the carbonated drink in the plastic bottle unhurriedly.

"Oops! That's it, it's bad luck to go against the Zoldyck Family."

First of all, killing the boss of this game was a matter of course, and many people involved in the operation would also die. As for the target to be killed...

The girl's face appeared in Milluki's mind. She knew Milluki's secret. That alone was enough to die, but Miruki couldn't give a clear answer.

For the time being, capture her, then torture her, if you don't show any rebellious attitude towards Miruki because of this.

"Magical☆Milky and Six... fufufufufufu..."

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The "Shadow Beasts" are an elite assassination unit composed of the Mafia community's top "Ten-rou," gathering the strongest Nen Ability users from each group. Ten people staked their authority on them; choosing them, and possessing this name, is proof of strength.

A week has passed since the proposal for Bat to become an honorary position in the underworld was quickly answered. When he heard this story, he felt more confusion than joy.

First of all, he is not even a Mafia member. Under the Ten-rou Leader who called him out, he is at a level of relationship where he has repeatedly sought to kill.

At the Magic-type ITU Bar, Bat answered that he has the back of an assassin. "I would say they are my primary business." His killing skills are renowned. To be clear, the request completion rate is not flattering. He has failed too many times to count, and he is called third-rate or lower by his peers. The reason is his policy against killing.

Simply put, he only attempts to fight opponents stronger than himself. He is a true battle fanatic.

Even so, his ability is not low, as he does not lose his life to powerful opponents. Things regarding survival ability are rare. Because he likes to accept only troublesome requests that no one else is willing to take, he has many failures, but he is useful. Perhaps because of this, it is sometimes called the "final disposal site for murder requests," though it is uncertain whether that is good or bad.

The masked gentleman's sense of smell, he is a battle fanatic and a masochistic pervert, tells me. I should accept this case.

It could be said that the premonition was on the spot. A battle royale at a large non-party held on Itube, where the players are all Nen Ability users. Looking back now, I can understand that the proposal was made because Bat is active as an ITU Bar. As a pawn to train the people in the arena, there is no sense of incongruity.

However, it seems the players certainly have a certain amount of volume, but from Bat's perspective, it is a regret. A more chewy partner would be desirable. Cher is the only one who feels capable of standing out from the crowd, but unfortunately, he is an ally. The organization warned him not to act without instructions, so he silently followed the orders.

But the quiet wait was worth it. He eventually had a deadly battle with the best user. At the moment, the knight-like female cosplayer Bat is fighting is a powerful enemy.

Bat cannot extend his hands or feet. Simply powerful. Just looking at the trick of that Aura, the difference in ability is obvious. It can be seen that his physical fitness is also well-trained. How many actual battles are needed to increase the weight of each strike? Just imagining it makes my heart beat.

The taijutsu gives a style close to CQC. This close-quarters combat is often trained in the military, using not only bare hands but also knives, striking weapons, ropes, and anything else available. Bat has encountered this type of enemy, but the impression was not very good.

Soldiers mainly fight with firearms. CQC is nothing more than a countermeasure when the enemy gets close. Therefore, in battle, professional martial artists have their own standards. This is not because soldiers in the army are weak, but simply because they spend a lot of time training in martial arts.

How about that? Bat appreciates the beauty of the martial arts displayed by the enemy before him. Of course, compared to traditional martial arts like Xinyuan Long, the techniques lack playfulness and lack elegance and softness. But as far as that goes, there is no gap.

The beauty of reasoning that has been exhaustively calculated. If the enemy soldiers encountered so far are compared to "greasy fast food, saying it is enough to get enough calories," her skills are comparable to the best full-course meal.

A perfect dinner, where every dish complements the other, and every detail is taken care of, so you can enjoy the food from beginning to end. Once you taste this flavor, you will be afraid of being dissatisfied with other powerful enemies.

"……I feel cold……!"

I don't know why, but Bat's quirk, which becomes brighter every time he is attacked, gives Cher an eerie feeling.

The battle between De-no-suke and the one who built the Thai has been decided. De won, but his injuries were severe. The bird's Paper template ran out, and he was powerless to help Cher.

Cher, on the other hand, wanted to get rid of the enemy as soon as possible and go to treat De, but the masked perverted gentleman continued to pull her with unimaginable endurance.

She should not let go. Due to her ability "Undisclosed Fertility (Midnight Carpet)," a 50-meter perimeter is covered in a circular area with special effects.

This emission has two effects. One is to make the Aura less obvious by applying "Hidden" to the Circle. However, using "Glue" can see through it. It seems meaningless once exposed, but it is actually different. The true value is after the "Hidden" is exposed.

There is also a hidden level of precision. If it is high-precision concealment, the skill required to detect it naturally increases. However, no matter how advanced the technology used, it is impossible to create a concealment that cannot be detected. First of all, as a feature of the technology, the detection ability of light is higher than the concealment ability of Kaku.

However, grazing is also a technique that relies on the visual sense of "seeing," and there are structural limitations to its function. For example, it is impossible to gain sufficient insight just by focusing Aura on the eyes. Being able to predict what is Hidden and having the power of observation to focus on it is the most effective.

But what if "everything visible" is covered by Hidden? The situation where the entire Circle is hidden forces the enemy to use Ken at all times. If you are a novice, you will not be able to control the Aura, and it will not be a decent battle.

If you are a rational user, you can work under this circular area, but it will not change the state of extreme tension in your eyeballs. The longer the battle lasts, the more eye fatigue accumulates, and the less focused you are. In addition, Cher has learned the technique of shifting the enemy's focus of attack by adding gradients to the precision of this cover.

The second effect of this emission is "light refraction." By imparting the characteristics of the Enhancement system to the Aura that forms the Circle, the refractive index of light passing through it can be changed.

This is a small change, like bending light when passing through water, but in battle, even the slightest error in visual information can be fatal. Since this is an effect that affects light itself, it cannot be detected even through condensation.

"Hidden area" and "refractive index change," the synergy of these two confuses the enemy's eyes. Each effect is insignificant, but it effectively creates a fleeting gap. Combined with Cher's well-trained martial arts, she shows unparalleled strength in hand-to-hand combat.

It should be. I know Bat's combat power as a Nen Ability user is high, but not as good as Cher's. The ability gap is obvious, but the reconciliation is protracted. The reason is Bat's ability.

The Nen system of the quick-response Bat is an Enhancement system similar to Cher's. The gentleman's cane, as a weapon, is not Materialization; it is just Magic to make it look like one.

Of the six systems, it is said that the Enhancement system is the most suitable for combat. By raising the level of physical enhancement, which is the basis of all Nen abilities, physical functions directly related to combat, such as attack power, durability, stamina, and recovery, can be greatly extracted.

Therefore, there is no need to throw a punch under complex conditions; as long as you work hard on basic training, you can raise the power of a punch to the level of a finishing move. Bat's ability, "Analysis Eye (Spoiler)," is a technique based on enhancement theory.

Increase the eye enhancement rate. That is all there is to it. However, this is the secret to why he has been able to survive for so long, winning many deadly battles against powerful enemies.

The "Fixed" eye that increases the rate has unparalleled accuracy. For a user like Cher who is good at misleading enemies with "creepy" perception, this type of user is usually very suitable. It should have been like this, but Bat foolishly broke through directly with Gyu, pushing Cher's attack back a line.

Avoidance is the top priority; if that is impossible, he collects Aura to defend against attacks. What I am doing is sticking to the basics, but facing a series of powerful attacks, if I am slightly careless, it will lead to Immediate Death, which is not something I can easily do.

Extraordinary insight, battle intuition cultivated after the end of deadly battles, and most importantly, the desire to experience battles with powerful enemies. That indomitable fighting spirit continues to burn, becoming an inexhaustible motivation. However, he never puts his hidden feelings into words.

To Cher, the enemy looks strange. Are you trying to buy time, do you intend to accept reinforcements, or do you want to satisfy some activation conditions for an ability? I don't think the battle itself is the goal.

Usually, she wouldn't be bothered by such things, but now she is annoyed by it. These drugs cause unnecessary emotions to surface in my mind. Even though I know this, the ripples that once rose do not disappear so easily.

"What are you doing?"

Faced with Xie Xie's question, Bat showed a slightly thoughtful look. Then, he slowly slid his finger into the air. I use my Aura to write Nen words.

《Shadow Beasts: Bat》

Seeing this short sentence, Cher, who was vigilant about what he was going to do, frowned.

"Shadow Beast? Is it the Mafia assassination unit? No, but I heard it was 'disbanded'..."

Why was the position of the Shadow Beasts given to an ordinary killer who is not a gang member? Why would the Mafia plan this big case involving thousands of pieces of wood?

This is unimaginable under normal circumstances. The order of the underworld exists in the underworld. No matter how hot-blooded the Mafia is, they will not participate in a project that breaks the boundaries between front and back. Considering this, this game held by hijacking a large number of ordinary customers gathering for an offline meeting is naturally black. This situation led by Mafia Leader Ten-rou is clearly abnormal.

That is to say, the current Leader Ten-rou is abnormal. It all started with the attack on the peace in the south of Yorkshin City four months ago. The "Dream Auction," the largest social gathering of the underworld where Mafia bosses from all over the world gathered to bid for treasures, completely collapsed due to the A-rank bounty "Phantom Troupe."

A group of thieves with only 13 members did their best to plunder and slaughter the Mafia around the world. At that time, all of Ten-rou were killed, and for various reasons, the Phantom Troupe was blameless, and the war ended. Because of this incident, the Mafia suffered huge losses that could not be buried no matter how much money was accumulated.

As a result, Ten-rou's authority fell to the ground. The organization called the Mafia will not disappear from this world, but the top management of the organization must take responsibility. This is an unchanging law inside and out.

Today, we are entering an era of fierce competition, where every organization changes its territory at a dazzling speed. Ten-rou will inevitably become a corpse. Only a few chairs were handed over to the legal heirs of the group, and while their interests were wiped out, they somehow held on to the glory of the past.

They are old wolves suffering from incurable diseases. Some chose death gracefully for their flocks, but some hope to prolong their lives. If you tell them there is a way to prolong their lives a little longer, they will want this method at any cost. There is nothing worse than an undead beast.

The Mafia is the perpetrator who tampered with this offline meeting behind the scenes, but there must be someone pulling the strings behind them. Some powerful people are running this Mafia. Even if the content of the transaction is not ordinary, the current Leader Ten-rou can choose to force himself to death for self-preservation.

Bat cannot know who the Shadow Emperor is, nor does he know his purpose. After all, he is just one of the discarded pawns. The Leader Ten-rou known as Inju is now a paper tiger. Only dying wolves value this name.

But Bat unexpectedly likes this name. I don't know the speculation above. The only thing that matters to him is the joy of meeting powerful enemies. If you give it to me, I will respectfully accept any shame.

Changed to quick-answer Bat, Shadow Beast Bat injected Aura into his crumbling body. The enemy is too strong to see any clues for capture. What is this? Arcane enemy tricks, dismantling mosquitoes. My heart trembles as I unravel a mystery that endangers my life.

Seeing Bat's reaction, Cher vaguely understood his nature. Cher's victory is unshakable, but I can predict from experience that taking it to that point will be a struggle.

That is why rushing is forbidden. If the mind is disturbed, the control of Aura will also be disturbed, and the game time will be further extended. No matter how strong Bat's mentality is, as long as he does not miss the opportunity and reliably causes damage, he will reach his limit.

Cher tried to focus. He repaired even the slightest crack in the Aura, without ignoring it, and scraped away any gap that Bat could exploit. Compared to Bat, who inspired himself with domineering Aura, Cher welcomed his enemy in a state of Absolute serenity.

With every strike, her technique became more accurate. Bat tried to interpret Cher's movements with their glyphs, and vice versa. Cher also steadily captured Bat's movements in battle. No matter how high Bat's tension is, the difference in ability often cannot be made up by the power of emotion alone.

His left arm was broken, his internal organs were so damaged that he was coughing up blood incessantly, and he didn't even know how many ribs he had fractured. The reason the damage to his abdomen and chest was so severe was because he had prioritized the defense of his head and limbs as much as possible. Protecting the head was a matter of course, but even if he couldn't move his limbs, he would be killed immediately.

If things continued like this, Cher would win. At this moment, she noticed a slight discomfort.

(A sound...?)

A faint sound reached Cher's ears. At first, it seemed like a sound, but it felt as if it were being sent directly into my head rather than being perceived by my ears.

Chell quickly moved away from the bat. Although she had been in the lead from start to finish, what Cher was most wary of from the enemy was "leaving the field." It was not uncommon for those who possessed this kind of Nen Ability to have a special ability that returned the board to a state of inferiority. Chell speculated that the cause of this sound-like phenomenon was the bat's ability.

However, this prediction was unreliable. The bat could only emit "Analysis." There were several other techniques, but they were all simple enhancement abilities. Conversely, he became even more vigilant about Cher's sudden movements, thinking that something might have happened.

(It's called a bat, so is it an ability related to that...? If so, is it ultrasonic? My head is pounding...)

The sound never weakened, gradually growing stronger. As the vibrations were amplified, they resonated within the skull and devoured the brain. I desperately endured it so as not to expose any openings during the battle, but this was beyond my capacity to bear.

Before that, the bat would not change its stance. He did not feel anything unusual. Cher was the only one who could perceive the "sound."

(Damn it... what is the activation condition... hurry, I must stop it... my head... ah, ahhhhhhhh!!)

Cher's vision was distorted. The ground shook. An unbearable pain pierced through my entire body. The sound churning in my mind turned into the sound of a torrential downpour.

On the deck of a ship swaying in giant waves, the deaths of comrades-in-arms, and the eyes of the monsters surrounding the ship—countless eyes were watching Chell. There was nowhere to escape. Memories of returning from the Dark Continent were things she never wanted to recall again.

This was all an illusion. The ship she was currently on was the Sky Island. It swayed somewhat, but it was flying through the clear sky, not struck by any storm.

The bat stared at Chell, who suddenly screamed and crouched on the spot. Unbeknownst to her, a "red Crystal" had wrapped around her left wrist like a Bracelet.

The Aura wrapping around Cher expanded to a tremendous degree. Although he seemed to have lost his sanity, the Aura being emitted was immense. However, there was no control being exerted at all.

Do not be afraid anymore. Facing an enemy who exposed such a helpless appearance, the bat thought. Why?

The excellent agility she had just displayed, and that bone-shaking attack, now showed not a trace. For him, a battle maniac, such a resolution was impossible to satisfy.

Perhaps the management had set a trap or something. There was no doubt that a third party had intervened. Anger boiled over at being sidelined at the best moment. Pathetic powerlessness, strong enemy partners—I lamented my own inadequacy for bringing shame to the world.

While apologizing in his heart multiple times, the bat prepared his staff. Aura condensed from his entire body onto that staff.

This was one of the four major applications: "Ken." It is a technique that uses Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu to concentrate Aura in one place. The difference from simple wrapping is that the reinforcements other than the part where the Aura is collected are closed off with Zetsu.

For example, if a fist becomes Hard, the attack and defense of the fist become 100, while the attack and defense of the rest of the body become 0. In the bat's case, he also used "En" to concentrate the Aura onto his weapon—the staff. Hard is a technique with 100% maximum power, which a Nen user can use for a single attack while bearing the risk that the defense of other parts is zero.

The bat had no intention of making Cher lose her will to fight. By using Hardness, releasing the enhancement of the whole body, the damage would be returned to a degree where the body should be unable to move. However, the bat felt that this pain was nothing compared to Chell, who was in agony before the enemy and in a state of unconsciousness.

Although she was hallucinating and had lost her sanity, her Aura was still strong. A half-baked attack would only cause mischief. A blow with body and soul through guidance. This was the only mercy I could give her.

"Cher————!!"

A voice came from afar, but the bat remained unmoved. The owner of the voice was Toku, who had collapsed after fighting Tsukutek.

Of course, the bat did not turn a blind eye to Cher's companion, Toku. Although Tsukutek had been defeated, Toku's injuries were deep. It was clear that even if he didn't help Cher and focused only on his own recovery, he was not in a state to fight normally.

Seeing Chell's crisis, he desperately dragged his body, trying to rush toward him, but the distance was too far. If you had the ability to create a bird, you would already be using it. Discovery: Toku had no other choice.

The bat placed his hand on the staff. This magic staff had a small trick. It was a so-called training staff, with a Sword hidden inside. A long sword emitting a huge Aura pierced through its scabbard, and colorful confetti drifted down.

Cutting Magic Failure: Failia.

A half-hearted person cannot divide killing into work, nor can they divide hobbies into killing. The bat still could not find the answer to where he had gone wrong, and the bat piled another error onto its blade.

Toku could only watch this scene, unable to do anything. If possible, I wanted to use myself as a shield to protect Chell. But the reality was that even that was not realized. Toku instantly fell into a solemn feeling, like a revolving lantern.

This kind of thought was impossible. However, the desire not to lose a friend again awakened a power that even Toku himself had not realized.

Just before the fatal blow reached Cher, the bat felt a huge force being added to its body. You feel a Heavy pressure, as if being stepped on by the foot of a giant. However, there was nothing unusual around him. Even the bat's "Analysis" could not grasp the identity of the attack, as if only "gravity" had expanded several times over.

The bat was smashed onto the floor. Coupled with the severe injuries he had sustained in the battle with Cher, and the fact that his body's defense was at zero due to Hard, he easily lost consciousness.

Toku did not understand what he had done. His left eye, covered by an eyepatch, was bleeding incessantly. In the feeling of being swallowed by a quagmire, even if I am crawling on the ground, I must try to move forward. Reach out your hand to your comrade.

However, his hand did not reach him, and the pain from his left eye caused him to lose consciousness.

Attempt type: Pomerni

Hunter type: BladeMax

Idol type: NoahHeliodor

Fire type: VelvetAlect

Animal type: 6

Remaining 5

Milky white survivors!

The ability used this time was due to Ruan's Nen Ability "Multi-task" merging with Carmine Arms (a bit like the sense of smell inherited from Catlai). Ruan's lingering Nen acts as a biological computer, utilizing the Chimera Ants' ability to transmit and receive information via radio waves, capable of doing all sorts of things.

Just like the comment I received in episode 49, viruses on the internet are even more rampant! I might have been able to do it, but I didn't use the Almeiza machine this time.

Regarding Cher's symptoms... they will be revealed at the end of the Death Game arc.