For some reason, dusk is always unconsciously connected with sadness......

Staring at the blazing sunset outside the cockpit, Vane couldn't help but think so.

And this is not to say that she has the opportunity to experience and taste "sadness" at this moment, but she just feels helpless about the situation she is in now.

There is no doubt that it was her hands—

Those hands, even if the ten fingers are bandaged......

Even though the wound is provoking her patience all the time, the faint pain feels like a ** burning, and there is never a moment of fading away......

However, even so, she took it for granted and continued to repair her body.

“Maste

I think it's time for you to put your body first and go to the 'cocoon' for treatment, I've got you covered-"

"Now is not the time to say such a thing, let alone my body, I know best."

Without thinking, Vane refused Brunhilde's offer without even raising his head.

“Maste

, even if it's stubborn, please stop in moderation-"

"It's okay, it's okay, you're too allergic......"

"We must get out of the situation we are in as soon as possible, even if it is not in a complete state."

As soon as the words fell, Brunhilde's response seemed to be half a beat slower—

"Do you have anything to worry about?"

"No, it's not that I don't trust them, it's just that I'm a little relieved."

She immediately dismissed Brunhilde's words. "Do you have any objections to my decision?"

"No, if that's your decision, I have no objection."

Her answer was still the same.

It makes the atmosphere a little subtle unconsciously......

“......”

"Brunhilde? Don't always test me with that kind of talk, okay? ”

However, no matter how well she hid it, Brunhilde would see it—

This guy is such an existence......

It is itself a projection of the "other side" of itself.

And this problem is for the artificial intelligence processing chip terminal that was developed by Venn himself as a "partner" and "partner......

Now as a "comrade-in-arms", it is equivalent to a certain degree of "insult" -

"If you have something to say, you ......"

"No, Maste

You've been right throughout, and I've never doubted that. ”

Is that correct? However, it was his own rash misjudgment that made the two of them in a dilemma at this moment......

"You don't have to comfort me. It's all my fault that it's the way it is. ”

These words are not meant to take responsibility all at once, but only to state the facts.

"You're too self-conscious!"

Hey? When did this guy learn to play tricks on people?

Probably not a design flaw, right?

And even though the topic had been unconsciously progressing, Vane's hands never stopped for a moment.

"How's the recovery now?"

"The basic function of the main system has been restored to 60%. It's Maste

！ ”

"All that's left is to find a way to evoke the main and secondary engines...... I can't do anything about this part alone. I'm so sorry! ”

"No need to apologize, isn't it always me doing your daily maintenance?"

As she spoke, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, and she seemed to be in a better mood.

The strip of safety that fastened to his shoulders and bound most of his torso was then unfastened.

- Now, we have to check the energy fission circulation system.

"In that case, the next repair of the main system will be handed over to you, and I will now go to the energy supply system in the cabin control room."

"I see, please leave it to me."

Before leaving, Vane did not forget to drop a sentence -

"There's no need to take care of me anymore, lift the restraints if necessary!"

"Yes! At your discretion—"

As soon as the words fell, the shell of the body was gradually swallowed and wrapped by a layer of transparent liquid like asphalt......

And it continues to emit a light like curling smoke. It's like the beating of the heart!

Auto-repair is finally starting to work in multiples -

And at this moment, it was temporarily used as a conference room,——

"Hurry up, shall we?"

"Run? It's surrounded by sea water on all sides, how can we escape? ”

"Now, there is no other way but to attack!"

Everyone's expressions became gloomy......

Even if they are silent as if they are all in agreement, you can feel the heaviness of the atmosphere.

This feeling is as if someone has unconsciously strangled the neck.

"Now, Captain Owen is fighting with Adjutant Main Hall. Captain Loki, what are we going to do? ”

"Hey, Loki...... Did that guy Ozman calculate the drama that those guys would show up today? ”

Assassination, but how did that guy know that the "beast" would be here today?

Could it be ......

"He has the ability to predict the future?"

"How is it possible, if that guy was really that powerful, we wouldn't be able to live today-"

Gahaerys' argument with Loki grew more and more intense -

"If he has a habit of keeping that kind of thing as a pet......"

"Hey, hey, you stop for a moment...... Gahe, how can the 'beast' be kept as a pet?! ”

"You mean, if this assumption is true, he released the enemy this time?"

It didn't take long for Loki to realize what she was trying to say.

"That's outrageous, isn't it? Why did he do it? ”

"Probably to get rid of us, and thus remove the last obstacle to his own path of rebellion?"

As soon as her words fell, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

As we all know, the "beast" is a murderous existence without blinking,——

It's ...... to treat something that is completely irrational and governed only by instinctual desires as a pet or something. Either crazy or stupid, right?

Loki just closed his eyes and fell silent in the face of Gahaerys' questioning, but everyone here knew the answer he was about to blurt out.

"Can you think of a better reason than this explanation? Considering the current situation, this is the only answer, right? ”

“......”

This makes it impossible for all to refute, as if they had to accept the most likely conjecture.

The atmosphere of speechlessness began to spread rapidly in the blink of an eye......

"If that's the case, shouldn't we be part of the chase too? After all, we had to annihilate those guys before they reached Midgard. ”

As soon as Tina's words fell, some of the people who agreed with the plan echoed her.

"Chase? After the fierce battle just now, we have already lost about 30% of our immediate combat strength, and we have not been able to replenish it in time......"

"It means that we can only mobilize about forty percent of the troops now, are you serious?"

"So, Mitchell, you mean, sit back and wait?"

"I didn't say that, did I?!"

In an instant, Mitchell was so excited that he stood up from his chair......

"Stop fighting at such a critical time......"

Loki, who was silently watching this scene, suddenly felt a little helpless.

“...... Alas. ”

"Gahe's judgment is not wrong, but what are you afraid of when you are so hesitant?"

Suddenly, the atmosphere between the three of them was like a needle to a wheat......

The flavor is strong.

"Didn't you think they were deliberately luring us away? And then wait for the opportunity to merge with the swarm and thus annihilate us in one fell swoop? ”

"Indeed, I have to consider this possibility......"

"Anyway, we don't have much time to prepare, but even so, we still have to do it...."

Tina was so calm throughout, you couldn't even see the slightest emotional upheaval on her poker face.

But just now Loki could clearly feel that there was a hint of anger in her unwavering words, and it was clearly directed at herself.

"After all, for the sake of the integrity of the whole team, I had to add that possibility—"

"In short, use all the combat power that can be sent!"

- Loki summed it up obviously.

"Loki—"

Unexpectedly, when I was about to leave, I was stopped......

Klaus ...... Can I help you? ”

Immediately after, after a brief explanation by Klaus, Loki also agreed-

"Thank you."

Then, the two walked out of the conference room one after the other.

After everyone was gone, Loki thanked him in a black suit.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Paladin......"

"Don't be so polite, after all, it's just a compromise, and ...... Can't you change your blunt name? We're colleagues, aren't we? ”

"Understood, Klaus."

However, his answer was only the cold sound of the door shutting in an instant.

"Really, it was the same until now. Guy who doesn't know how to ......."

"You continue to monitor the source of the earthquake, I'll squint for a while. After all, there's nothing you can do now, even if you want to......"

"Yes, got it."

After giving his subordinates such a standby order, Loki could no longer resist the double blow of fatigue and drowsiness.

Feeling into the room, he collapsed on the bed like a stake.

However, even he didn't know how long it would last, as if it was only a moment's rest.

Therefore, it is better not to resist if you can sleep.

"What a sleepy ......?"

Not long after, Warwick, who came into the same room, did not hesitate to complain.

"At least take your shoes off, right? Do you think this is your home? ”

“......”

Of course, none of these words reached Loki's ears, but instead he gave a response of regular breathing that was both sweet and enjoyable.

This guy is so defenseless as a kid at this time.

Of course, such a relaxed, casual expression can only be seen at this moment, right?

- At this time, Warwick, who helped him take off his shoes, was pinched by his nose as if by coincidence-

"This, this guy is simply unreasonable......"

Gradually, his consciousness drifted farther and farther away.

- Looking at this guy's sleeping appearance, I always feel like I want to take a nap too.

It turns out that this is contagious, too.

In Midgard, Stella, who had just repelled a round of onslaught, was about to take a breath, but unexpectedly, about 50 meters away from here, on South Street, another group of "beasts" appeared.

Hearing the report, she had to order her exhausted body again......

"I'll leave it to me here, you go to South Street!"

As soon as Gareth finished speaking, he changed the weapon in his tactical trainer from a long knife to a single-edged sword, and did his best to cover Stella's retreat.

"Thank you very much!"

"Let's go!"

However, at this moment, the attack that came from the blind spot of his vision made it impossible for him to move an inch!

"......Shh

And this is not because he really can't avoid it, but because in the process of switching weapons, the agility and mobility of the airframe have decreased to a certain extent.

This is known as the "cooldown period".

However, at this moment, it has become a fatal flaw!

"Oh no!?"

Faced with the thorn-like tentacles, he could only make a minimal block at the last moment, and the process of switching weapons was interrupted......

“！”

Immediately afterwards, the sound of the left shoulder of the fuselage, along with the outer wall of the cockpit, being mercilessly pierced!

And because of the feeling of resonance, Gareth's left shoulder and left arm were torn to varying degrees!

Like a fountain of blood, it teased his consciousness and nerves all the time!

The unbearable pain caused his face to turn blue......

However, in a state of gradual confusion, he still kept slashing and rushing up one after another...... Enemies like stormy waves.

No one knows why he was able to complete such a watertight melee combat with a serious injury!

"Why?"

At the end of the day, does this really need a reason?

"Monsters, don't underestimate humans!"

However, one man was in the distance, admiring Gareth's bloody battle, and couldn't wait for the final result.

It's just that what he expects is not Gareth's victory, but his death.

"Hmph, let me see if the 'human will' you talk about can save you from such a desperate situation."

Ozman muttered to himself with a smile of excitement.

At the same time, Ezel also arrived at the room where Lemuel was.

He then ordered everyone but himself to guard all the entrances and exits of the floor, and sneaked into the shadows of the ward as fast as he could.

It was at this moment that Frémi also completed the substitution and successfully mastered Ezel's position.

But he judged that this was not the best time to act. So it was decided to put the troops on hold for the time being......

However, from this moment on, Ezel's defeat was already declared.

"As long as I complete this assassination mission, my father will definitely look at me differently!"

However, he had no idea that he had already unwittingly stepped into the trap.

He even planned to take all the credit for himself if the mission was successfully completed.

- In other words, he has long been ready to kill everyone except himself.

After all, the lives of others are as worthless as ants in his eyes......

Even if they are undoubtedly in the position of their companions at this moment.

"Hum ......"

Immediately afterwards, he felt smug about his "crazy" idea.

I thought that no one had thought of this......

However, what he didn't know was that almost everyone in the assassination team, which had been carefully selected and dispatched, had the same idea.

They all feel that others are undoubtedly "stumbling blocks" that hinder them.

Each other is also mercilessly coveting the lives of their companions.

"So, Lemuel must die!"

But when he holds this thought, he can't help but feel joy and excitement in his heart......

And such feelings are bound to weaken his vigilance and vigilance.

This is undoubtedly fatal, especially for a professional killer.

But even so, he was confident.

- Of course he had good reason to think so, because Lemuel was now seriously injured. Even if you want to resist, you can't do anything.

And if it is a brute force competition, he has the confidence to win.

How conceited is this......

“......”

Then, urged and driven by such a mood, he groped his way to the hospital bed along the shadow of the window.

Then he saw the hand that was still dripping outside the futon.

If there was one word to describe it, it would undoubtedly be emaciated—

Even if it's just a vivid disguise......

And this also invisibly added to his confidence that he would successfully complete the task.

It's just that that unique haggard feeling is not disguised.

After all, you must have the feeling of being in bed for a long time, and try to be as fake as possible, if you want to achieve this effect, it is far from enough to rely on disguise and acting skills.

So Frémi let himself suffer a little.

In other words, he meticulously used all the potions originally used for Lemuel on himself!

- In order to do as little as possible to show flaws......

If you want to deceive the current Ezel, it is impossible to hide it from his eyes without doing so.

So he didn't care about the so-called "risk".

Because even if there are unpredictable risks, you can bear them......

In the end, this is really just the duty of being a "warrior".

And then, as expected—

Ezel pulled out a dagger from his belt bag that had been soaked in cobra venom and held it in his palm......

But he didn't dare to stab it......

It's hard to imagine that he would hesitate even now.

However, it was mostly a worry about what to do if the dagger covered with venom accidentally injured him.

After all, this guy only has this level of consciousness......

"But that being said, it's not a joke to accidentally get hurt by that thing—"

However, just as Frémi thought so, a cold light passed through his field of vision like a storm—

Pierced him in the throat without mercy!

"Is it really aimed here? I have to say that it is an excellent choice! ”

In the blink of an eye, there was a tearing sound like a scream from the silver-covered bedding!

Gradually, the venom began to spread slowly, and after a while, the bedding was gradually dissolved!

Ezel's heart was overjoyed at this moment......

Because he had witnessed the splattering of blood, and of course he did have the touch of a stabbing -

"You can't go wrong!"

So he rejoices in the face. He thinks he has completed the task assigned by his father.

- "Sure enough, you're just a little ghost......"

“？！”

For a moment, he couldn't understand where the sound was coming from!

Because, the ultimate goal has been achieved.

And for a long time, I thought so and was convinced......

However......

This conviction until the moment he lifted the snow-white futon—

"You, you're not His Highness Lemuel! You guy, do you say it's ......! ”

And it was this momentary shock and hesitation that naturally caused him to lose the opportunity to reverse the situation!

However, it is impossible to be caught like this-

"Really...... Trouble guys! ”

With his poisoned dagger, he easily overpowered Fremi in the initial melee combat with visible speed, agility, and brute force!

For a time, he could only focus on defense, and he could not find the slightest flaw or gap in the counterattack.

"This guy is a professional killer after all...... Looks like I'm underestimating him! ”

- Of course, after all, Ezel's tricks are like punching the air with his bare hands, so that force and force are entwined and collided with each other!

This then creates a high-pressure space that prevents the opponent's body from moving......

In such a space, it is already difficult to maintain balance......

Not to mention capturing the opponent's movements and making effective counterattacks.

"Can't move!"

Under such a hail of bullets and punches......

If you can still move, you won't be human!

Every inch of Frémi's capillaries at this moment; Every cell and tissue is emitted by a strong squeeze, so that he can only be beaten!

I have to say very passive. However, Frémi can't do anything now......

You can only choose to let your flesh and blood do everything in your power to withstand this level of damage!

After a while, the walls and windows of the house were also shattered one after another because they were implicated!

It was as if it had been pushed into a domino and exploded one after another!

In the whole process, Ezel was like a tireless beast, forcing his prey to the bedside in an instant!

and took advantage of the situation to choke Frémi's neck......

"Huh?!"

This situation is extremely unfavorable for him, because it is Ezel who has the advantage at this moment......

And he may fall downstairs at any time under his pressure-

It's 15 floors here! Once you fall, it's even a steel bone......

I'm afraid that I will only be in bed for the rest of my life.

However, every time Frémi says something like "trouble is dead", it means that he is almost going to give it his all!

In the process of entanglement with Ezel before, he discovered that the amazing power of this guy was not continuous in nature, but explosive in nature.

In other words, this completely unconventional agility and power can only last for a while.

- That's right, as long as he is human, then there must be a so-called limit.

And once you reach the limit, it's time to fight back!

“...... Is that all you have? ”

"What do you say——?!"

And it is based on such considerations that ...... Frémi had only tried to avoid hard encounters in order to conserve his strength......

However, such a decision comes at a cost, and it is very expensive.

This is the moment when he is being kicked around like a punching bag by Ezel......

If the object was an ordinary person, it might have died a long time ago, right?

However, Frémi gritted his teeth and endured, despite the fact that his body was riddled with holes.

Then, at the moment when he fell to the ground, the opportunity he had been waiting for finally came as scheduled like the "Apocalypse"!

Ezel's body was finally overloaded after so long of high-intensity operation-

I saw that he was staggering, and he seemed to be unable to even stand on his feet!

And this opportunity to reverse the offensive and defensive situation in one go, how could he easily let it go!

In an instant, I saw him stand up as if he was unharmed, and without saying a word, he rushed straight to Ezel!

- Although he saw it and wanted to fight back, the punch he threw for it was easily caught by Frémi!

"Now it's my turn!"

"I've taken so many tricks from you, so let me pay you back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he gathered all the strength he had left at this moment and threw a fist and slammed it into Ezel's temple in one go!

In an instant, the punch that was like beating a cow across the mountain instantly knocked his eyes to the side......

Due to inertia, it spun several times in mid-air before rolling to the ground! The result, of course, was unconscious.

"It's surprisingly easy."

However, this punch also used up all the strength that Frémi had been building up and down from the beginning.

No...... Perhaps his scarred body at this moment only allowed him to unleash this final blow.

So you have to make sure that you really defeat the enemy......

So, after seeing Ezel fall to the ground unconscious, in the blink of an eye, like a marionette with a broken string, he also fell face to face on the cold ground.

And now it's really, I can't even move a finger.

It's as if the whole body has been hollowed out!

But the matter has finally been settled. Very successful, at least as a stage......