His expression sank, and Xibu muttered to himself.

"I don't know the details, but it seems that there was a very tragic accident. My friend died too...... And because every time I see her, I think of that incident, so I'm still not good at getting in touch with her. Although I know that it is not the child's responsibility. ”

Seeing the ancient city's pale face, Xibu smiled reluctantly.

"Well, seniors don't have anything to care about, just forget what you just said. Compared to this, whether it's the transfer student or the saint girl recently, don't bully Lan Yu so much! ”

“…… It has nothing to do with her. I was just asked to help find someone who could take care of the kittens. ”

"Alright, alright"

The excuse of the ancient city was hastily heard. Finally put the sad memories aside, and after the ancient city thanked Uchida again, he parted with them.

"Now the problem is solved."

Rendezvous with Natsuin, who was waiting in the shade of the school tree, Guru said. Xia Yin nodded happily,

"yes. The children just now were the last. Big brother, thank you very much. ”

"No, I didn't help much."

The ancient city smiled wryly. Needless to say, it's impossible to find a new home for a dozen kittens in a day or two. Natsune and Nagisa spent several days, and the fruits of their hard work were finally revealed.

"It's good that the problems are all solved."

"yes. The only one I just picked up is the one I just picked up, and it's okay for me to be alone. ”

"What?"

There was a sleeping kitten in the blanket that Xia Yin was holding, and the ancient city was very surprised.

It's already hard to take care of an abandoned cat, so one after another, Xia Yin's burden is also quite large.

The ancient city already had a strong sense that Xia Yin seemed to be more than just a simple liking for animals. It's like doing the last good thing for the world.

"-Ho, this kitten looks delicious."

A small woman holding a parasol stepped out from the side.

"The month?"

"It's useless to call them by their first names." Nangong Nayue looked at such an ancient city coldly,

"You know what, Xiao Gucheng. It is forbidden to bring in other creatures in the school. So I confiscated this kitten. It just so happens that tonight's reservation is to eat hot pot! ”

That Yue's faint words made Xia Yin frightened and took a deep breath. Natsuki looked at her, licking her lips and smiling.

Holding the kitten wrapped in a blanket, Xia Yin took a few steps back in fear,

"—I'm sorry, big brother. I'm going to run away," and after saying that, Xia Yin turned around and fled.

Do you need that much reaction?

Looking at Xia Yin, whose silver hair fluttered out, the ancient city thought speechlessly.

That moon curled her lips as if she was hurt, and said,

"Hmph. What a person who can't afford to make jokes. You don't have to run away so seriously."

"Come on, that doesn't come out of your mouth like a joke at all!" The ancient city said tiredly. That moon stared at the ancient city unexpectedly.

"Speaking of which, who was the little girl just now?"

"It's a student in Class C of the third grade of junior high school, and his name is Natsune Hase. It happens to be the same class as Yukina. ”

"It took a lot of thought to put a lot of thought into that hair. Is it a period of resistance? ”

"No, she said that her father was a foreigner, so it should be because of genetic inheritance. However, she did not know the details of her father's condition. ”

"That's it!" Nayue showed an expression as if she was thinking, and then immediately raised her head to look at the ancient city.

Come to me tonight! ”

"What's the matter? …”

"Of course I'm looking for you!" That month didn't care about the curious gaze around him, "There's work, don't be late for me!" ”

"What is it?"

"Two or three days ago, there was a battle in the streets of the West Side, you know!"

"I do know, it's said that the unlogged demon clan made a big fuss, what's wrong? Just a few demons, generally speaking, the guard regiment and some ordinary demon attackers can solve it! Gu Gu nodded and said calmly.

"It's not the unlogged demons who are making a big fuss. However, this is information that cannot be disclosed yet. ”

"What did you say!? - Isn't it a demon ......? So, who is it exactly? The ancient city was extremely surprised, but in an instant he thought of the most improbable, but at the same time the most probable answer......

It's not a demon, is it...... Mankind?

"Hell knows. One of the suspects has been caught, but his true identity is still unknown"

That moon said in an arrogant tone. There was a very bad feeling in the ancient city.

"One of them, does that mean there's another one that hasn't been caught yet?"

"yes. And last night was not the first time that there had been a battle in the city. Smaller riots have been confirmed in the past two weeks, five of which have been confirmed. ”

"Five ......!?" If what that month said is true, there are mysterious battles on average once every three days on average in the city, it means that the other side must have an unknown reason.

Chances are, something terrible is going to happen recently!

"So, is it possible that something similar will happen tonight......

"The reaction is very fast, Xiao Gucheng."

The parasol adorned with lace was beautifully crooked, and the moon smiled contentedly.

"—That's it, you're going to be my assistant to help me catch the prisoner."

"Even if you don't tell me, I'll help, after all, it's my job. But I always feel like you have other reasons. ”

That month was one of the few adults who knew the true identity of the ancient city. To make the ancient city that is not registered as a demon clan an ordinary high school student, it was also achieved by doing a lot of work behind the scenes as a demon attacker.

However, in return, Gucheng has to become a demon officer to assist in his side business. And this time, too.

"Smart, because the wound of Astarut who was attacked by Garudoxiu has just healed, so it is still being adjusted, and if you refuse to help, I have to find that guy, right?"

"And Dimitoriye Vatora also advised me. Don't get involved in this incident. ”

"Then you still want me to help you !!"

"How could I not do something that can make that man hate"

That moon said such ruthless words calmly and confidently.

"Meet at 9 o'clock tonight in front of Tidis Mall Station. Don't be late. Otherwise, you don't want your monthly salary this month, it's 600,000 yen! ”

"You're a threat!!" Hearing this terrible declaration that month, the ancient city couldn't help but cry out.

As a meritorious demon official, Xiao Gucheng's monthly salary is 600,000 yen, which is a full 40,000 yuan when calculated into RMB.

And now, Nangong Nayue is using this to force him, so that he has to help.

“…… Spare me."

Looking at the back of the moon that had passed leisurely, the ancient city muttered to himself helplessly.

Overhead, a crimson sunset that seemed to burn. The night of the "Demon Special Zone" in Xianshen City is coming-

……

Tidis Mall is located in the heart of the western part of the island of Xianjin, which is a commercial area. It is a shopping mall that is a symbol of the bustling town.

Although it is a convenient place with specialty shops, restaurants, and movie theaters, it is of course very crowded, so I don't like the old town very much. Especially on weekend or Friday nights, the density of people in front of the station is simply murderous. At this time, when the moon arrived at the appointed place, it was already two hours after the appointed time, that is, it was almost eleven o'clock in the evening.

"—It's too late! By the way, what are you dressed up for!? Didn't you say you were going to do the work of a demon raider!? ”

The ancient city stared at Natsuki, who came over in a gorgeous yukata, and shouted loudly regardless of the surroundings.

But that month's expression was unwavering,

"Don't be noisy, little ghost. I saw that a temple fair was being held in the shopping street near here. So I'd like to let Astarut see the night market too."

"I think it's just that you just want to play!" The ancient city complained mercilessly.

In front of the ancient city, a girl with artificial beauty walked out and bowed quietly.

Blue hair, and a puppet-like face that is symmetrical to the left and right. She is the Astarot of artificial lifeforms. She was wearing a yukata just like Natsuki. The pale lavender-colored fabric compliments her hair color well.

"One hour and fifty-six minutes later than the agreed time. I apologize to you, Fourth True Ancestor. ”

"No, you don't need to apologize...... Have fun? ”

"-OK"

Astarut replied briefly. It's still the same mechanical tone as ever, but it does seem to be quite happy.

At this time, Nayue glanced a little troubled behind the ancient city,

"Why are you here, transfer student?"

"Because I'm in charge of monitoring the Fourth True Ancestor."

Yukina, who was wearing a uniform with a guitar case on her back, replied in a flat tone.

Hearing that the ancient city was going to help with that month's work, Yukina took it for granted that she wanted to come together. An inexplicable tension surfaced between the two men, causing the ancient city to look at them gloomily.

"Well, it doesn't matter. There won't be any trouble with more people. If you don't have a chance to change into a yukata, would you like to change into a yukata too? Is there a shop for rent in front of the station? ”

“…… No, no need."

With a brief silence of some regret, Yukina shook her head resolutely.

"Compared to this, why is such a dangerous mission to bring out a dangerous person like Xiaoxian. What a terrible tragedy it would have been if the senior's beast had gone wild on the streets......"

"But even so, what would you do if this guy got caught up in the fight without knowing anything, Sword Witch. Don't you think that's more dangerous? ”

"This ...... Probably it is......"

In the face of that month's unexpected and serious rebuttal, Yukina's stubborn momentum was weakened. That month said one after another,

"Just because it's a dangerous object, it's safer to keep it under your nose than to keep it out of your sight?"

"Woo——......"

Suddenly refuted easily, Yukina's shoulders drooped in frustration.

You did it on purpose, you must have done it on purpose. I'm pretty sure you did it on purpose!

That month was not particularly proud, and they took the elevator with the ancient city. While licking the candy apples she bought at the night market, she suddenly remembered and asked the ancient city.

"Have you read the information sent to you by email?"

"That's right, is it called 'Masquerade Attached'? Grab them and you're good to go! ”

"To be precise, both of the 'masked attachers' will be caught"

Nayue said such a casual sentence in a tone that seemed to be a teacher of answers.

"Kamen Attached" is a generic name for the mysterious monster that constantly fights in the skies above String God City.

In past sightings, the "masked companions" have often appeared together and fought until one of them died. Nayue thinks the two of them must appear together tonight.

"Interesting, I also want to know if it's the speed of my 'Kekor Wings' or the speed of the so-called 'Kamen Attacher', it's really exciting!"

At this time, the blood of the ancient city's whole body seemed to be boiling.

Night has come, and before everyone's eyes, a fierce battle is about to begin......