Contrary to the initial uneasiness, the party ended with a smooth and lively one.

As the guest of honor, Natsune didn't show any impatience with Nagisa's chatter and Yase's stupid words, and seemed to hear the end very happily. Len also seemed content to be able to observe the private life of the ancient city.

Shallot and Yukina,Somehow became a little self-defeating, and the mood was high and played a battle-type TV game.。 Yukina, who prides herself on her superhuman reaction speed, and Asahi who has an overwhelming computer algorithm and is just a natural intuition, the battle between the two becomes white-hot, and as a result, there are endless high-level combos that have never been seen before, and in the end, they don't distinguish between the superior and the inferior. I don't know whether the relationship between the two is tense or harmonious.

They were not prepared to stay overnight, but they regretted going home when the last train departed. In the Xiao family, only the three people from the ancient city and the middle department remained.

Natsune and Yukina seem to be planning to sleep in Nagisa's room just like that. The ancient city, who had been left alone, retracted into his room and climbed into bed early.

Their mother, who had the title of research director in the city's company, only went home once or twice a week because of her work. Since she hasn't come back yet, she probably stays at the workplace tonight.

However, during the Haha-in festival, even the research institute had to be closed, and she theoretically had to go home. Plus the arrival of Yuma. Tomorrow should be a busy day as well.

Thinking of this kind of thing, the ancient city kept staring blankly at the ceiling.

As usual, I couldn't sleep.

The ancient city, which was originally a night owl type, has become more serious since it became a vampire. If he could, he really wanted to live a life of day and night upside down.

However, if you do this, of course, it will have an impact on your high school life, and Nagisa will also notice that the ancient city is a vampire. This is the only point that must be avoided. The fact that his brother has become a demon is the only one who can't let her know.

Thinking of the month in Nangong, the ancient city couldn't help but sigh. He knew something must have happened to her, but he didn't tell him. But...

Gu Gu clenched his fists tightly and muttered in a low voice, "Although I don't know what happened, I will definitely save you..."

Age nine. The half-moon, which had been slightly plump for two days from the first quarter, was shining brightly in the southwestern sky.

The night in the "Demon Special Zone" is particularly long. There are many demons who love the night, so in this city with a particularly large demon population, many restaurants and entertainment facilities will be open until dawn.

On the other hand, a little further away from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood, there is a dark sea that surrounds the island, which is beyond the reach of even neon lights. The waves of the open sea continue to hit the artificial cliffs, splashing cold and cold water foam. The waves of the white flowers glowed with silver glow in the moonlight.

Darkness and light. The velvety sea rippled and undulated, and a mocking, twisted laugh echoed above it.

"It's still as ugly as this city, my sister."

The owner of the voice was a woman dressed in red. Clothes that are considered to be highly exposed like exotic dancers, sensational suspenders, and long turbans reminiscent of a magician's cape. All of this is united by a blood-like crimson.

On the surface, she looks like a prostitute just by looking at her clothes, and on the back she looks like a nun. However, the ominous atmosphere that wafted from her was, summed up in one extreme word, witch - only the name could be commensurate.

"Eh, it really is."

In response to the crimson woman's words, another voice laughed charmingly.

The woman here is pitch black. Wearing a triangular hat with a wide brim, a dark cape, and a knight's suit of black leather like an SM outfit, he wrapped every corner of his body. The curves of her cute body are accentuated by the tightness of her clothes, and in a sense, she is exuding an atmosphere that is more than **. Such a woman can only be described by the word witch.

The Scarlet Witch and the Dark Witch.

The two of them walked leisurely on the sea under the night, stepping on the artificial land of Hyunshin Island.

Just after that, dazzling searchlights violently illuminated their figures.

The roads along the coast are filled with armed motorized crews. Their shields are engraved with magic arrays for protection, and the firearms they carry are loaded with special warheads for demons.

This is a secret entry of the SAR Garrison to prevent troops. Due to the nature of their missions, they are all elite people who are widely known for their strong armament and rich combat experience.

However, the witches, looking at the guards with contempt, let out a lazy sigh.

"What a disappointment, sister."

"After a long return of ten years, I was looking forward to a more gorgeous welcome."

With that, the two continued to walk in the direction of the city. It's an arrogant attitude that makes the presence of a gun aimed at itself and completely unable to move. "Warn the intruders. You have violated the administrative area of the "Demon Special Zone". From now on, we will arrest you in accordance with the SAR Law and Order Maintenance Regulations. Immediately remove the magic barrier and follow our guidance.'"

The captain of the SAR garrison roared. His business shakes the atmosphere of the seaside through loudspeakers.

"Give you ten seconds. This is the final warning. If we do not obey, we will arrest you by force.'"

The guards unbuckled their weapons.

They are armed with large-caliber mana bullets that can even incapacitate orcs, or amber gold bullets. If you eat a shot on the front, I'm afraid their ** will be crushed.

But even so, the cold ridicule on the faces of the witches still did not stop.

"The fools are noisy."

"Let's have a good time."

The detachment leader continued to count down. The agreed ten seconds passed, but the two witches did not stop. For a moment, a distorted expression of bitterness flashed across his face, and the detachment leader shouted in a merciless voice.

"Fire!"

Blue and white sparks lit up in the darkness. Countless gunshots joined together and shook the earth like thunder.

The projectiles were like raindrops, but they didn't touch them in the slightest.

The huge tentacles that flew out of the sea became their shields, and they took all the bullets that flew in. This strange scene made the guards dumbfounded.

The tentacles can reach a maximum of 150 centimeters, and the length is unimaginable. It's translucent tentacles reminiscent of cephalopods like octopuses**. These tentacles swelled like snakes and kept increasing in number, completely obscuring the witches' figures.

"Anyway, it's a city resident called the 'Demon Special Zone', so please don't be scared by this level of demons, okay?"

Like the members of the team who were in a commotion, the crimson witch laughed.

The dark witch tilted her mean lips and shook her head.

"You're trying to make things wrong, Octavia. This is the city where the rude little girl lives. ”

"That's right, sister."

The crimson witch unfolded the book she held under her ribs and pressed her palm against it. The words depicted on it began to glow, and a great deal of magic flowed out of it.

"Then use their own blood to decorate this filthy city as much as possible."

The tentacle movement is bigger.

The guards continued to fire. But even a large-caliber bullet can't penetrate a translucent tentacle with a diameter of more than one meter. After running out of bullets, the barrage fell.

At that moment, the tentacles began to fight back.

The tentacles stretched out like giant whips swept the team members down one by one.

In the face of that overwhelming mass, the shield is meaningless. The sturdy team members are bounced off like bowling bottles, and the formation surrounding the witches begins to crumble.

"These guys, what's going on——!?"

The detachment leader made an angry voice. He is also a member of the "Demon Special Zone" garrison with rich combat experience. Magicians who manipulate demons have seen countless times to this day.

But the level of this tentacle is completely different. Such a powerful envoy has surpassed the level of human servants, and is a monster that is enough to rival the vampire beast. If it weren't for the immortal vampire, if you summoned such a monster, the sorcerer would die on the spot due to the depletion of life force.

In the past, it seems that experiments were carried out to let the beasts parasitize on artificial lifeforms, but even their **, which has a far longer life than humans, have exhausted their lifespan in a short period of time.

No. There is only one exception, which is called the evil way.

A way to have the posture of a human, but to possess a powerful magic that rivals that of a high-ranking vampire. A person who has been granted demonic powers in exchange for his soul. That is, the witch -

"Completed the comparison with the pattern on the landing information of the criminals of the Artificial Island Management Commune. It is presumed that the other party has a high probability of being a first-degree criminal magister "Sister Meiya". It belongs to the first category of the LCO "Filo Sophi".

From the detachment leader's headset came an emergency communication from the analysis operator of the headquarters of the SAR garrison. "Sister Meia!? The witch of Ashdowne! ”

The detachment leader's voice trembled with despair. The Meia sisters are referring to the international magicians who used to perform dangerous magic rituals in the North Sea Empire, Ashdowne, causing a great disaster that caused the disappearance of a state's capital.

Moreover, they appeared on this Hyunjin Island ten years ago, causing unprecedented losses.

If those two witch sisters came back again, it would be impossible for them to be their opponents with this level of arming to prevent the troops from secretly entering the country.

"Correct. We can still remember our story to this day. ”

"Good. That's a bonus. ”

Looking at the guards standing there in a relaxed state, the dark witch unveiled her book. A crack cracked under the team's feet, and an ominous miasma emerged from the crack.

The detachment leader, who came to his senses, planned to issue retreat instructions to his subordinates. However, it was already too late then. The new tentacles that appeared on the ground ripped open the steel turf of the artificial island, pulling the guards towards the dark seabed.

After the overwhelming ravages were over, the road on the shore wall was once again silent.

All that remained on the ground were two witches, each dressed in crimson and pitch black.

"A relaxed bunch. In this case, I won't even have to borrow the library's hand. ”

Putting the book in her turban, the crimson witch whispered boredly.

"Yes, Octavia."

The dark witch nodded. Lifting the brim of her triangular hat, she stared at the city of Hyun Shin City at night.

"But don't forget. There's the moon in this city, the unpleasant 'witch of the void'. ”

Hissing, leaving such a wet sound, the giant tentacles of the demon returned to the sea.

Leaving only traces of merciless destruction, the two witches melted into the darkness again and disappeared. After midnight, the date changed. There is still one day left before the blood-stained feast begins—