The Crisis World XX

Chap. 122: Circus Tent

Inside the dome that was supposed to be the center of the chaos that led to this bloody tragedy in the city of Nagoya, it slowly begins to be appeased because Arisu accidentally managed to cure his friend who was also exposed to brainwashing.

Therefore, a glimmer of hope they managed to find there and they intended to heal everyone who was inside there.

Besides them, Nigiyaka, Akihito, and Mei head outside the dome because they get a message that Nigiyaka already knows where the message comes from.

A playing card with a message on one side. He was already convinced the person who sent him was the person he knew and when it came to the meeting point, they saw two strangers.

Within a safe distance of about ten meters, the three of them stopped moving and stared at each other.

"I should have known" said Nigiyaka.

"Hehe ...! are you surprised?"

The boy—Lennova, leaning on the pole of a building while playing playing playing playing cards in both hands, seemed to be a sign that he was waiting for them. In addition to Lennova, Ivis was also seen standing next to her upright and faithful companion Lennova.

Seringai was shown by Lennova when he saw the arrival of Nigiyaka and the others. But the opposite expression released by Nigiyaka and his group— was serious and vigilant.

"I have a feeling that you're involved in the mess this time and it turns out that my hunch is right."

The grin originally issued by Lennova slowly faded and changed to a bored face. "What the hell? There was no surprised expression on your face. No exclamation, ah."

"You know me, Lennova. I wouldn't be surprised if it was just something like this."

Nigiyaka actually lied a little. He did not expect that Lennova could do something this big. But for now it is important to be strong and not look panicked.

"Oh, yeah. I think you're right. Even I was surprised because you dared to show your face in front of me."

Mei who could not keep up with their conversation could only keep quiet and in the end asked Nigiyaka. "Nigiyaka-san, who are they?"

"I think you already know, they are one of the Assassins working under Astaroth's orders. The boy's name is Lennova, while the one behind him is Ivis."

Mei's eyes widened upon hearing the fact. That meant he was going to fight one of the other Assassins. It made Mei clench her hands and want to talk directly to him.

"Then—"

"Who is the person next to you? I didn't know you guys had any acquaintances you could work with." But before Mei could speak, Lennova first cut her off.

"What do you care about this kid?" akihito.

"You're right, I don't care. I'm just wondering, it turns out you guys aren't as sad as I thought and that makes me pretty upset."

"really? Then what do you expect to happen to us?"

"After defecting from us, I hope you will die of hunger, cold, and filthy conditions in the middle of the road ...." The grin on Lennova's face disappeared and turned into a look of hatred towards Nigiyaka and Akihito.

"... After the boss is gone, I think that our Assassin organization will disband. But Ivis and Baram convinced me that we can get through these tough days together."

"Don't joke! You have no right to speak so after doing so much damage!"

"Shut up!"

"??!!"

"If you don't shut up, I'll kill you."

Mei is upset by the words of Lennova who feels that she is the most hurt after doing all those bad things in the past. But Mei's hair immediately stood up as Lennova threatened and looked at her with a murderous gaze that left her speechless.

It was not just ordinary threatening words, a huge aura surrounded Lennova's small body that could be clearly felt by all of them here.

After making Mei silent, Lennova resumed her remarks. "But it seems like there are two different people of mind with us. The two of you, you chose to go and join Black Rain instead. I'll make you regret having left in a difficult moment, you traitor!"

A momentary silence ensued as Lennova finished her words. But it did not last long, Nigiyaka who wanted to respond was immediately stopped by hand gesture by Akihito and then he took a step forward.

"It's up to you to assume what we are, but only one answer I'll give you."

"...??"

"I don't care."

"What?!"

The answer given by Akihito not only made Lennova upset, but Ivis and his friend duo were also confused by the answer.

"It was me and Nigiyaka who decided our path. And how you look at us, it has nothing to do with us. If you think of me and Nigiyaka as traitors, go ahead.

But just so you know one thing, the one that betrayed us both the first time was Astaroth itself. He wanted to kill us with the meteor he created and all we did was survive" Akihito said.

"Bos must have his own reasons for doing that."

"You tolerate that but not our betrayal?"

"Of course, until the end he still continued to side with me. Different with you!"

"So that's it, now I get it."

"What do you understand?"

"Now I understand how selfish you are, you little boy!"

"...."

"You consider the one who has betrayed you a traitor, while the one who has also betrayed you but is still profitable to you is not considered. It's your childish attitude that makes me grateful that I got out of there."

"Then am I wrong?"

"You think for yourself! You're old enough to think, aren't you, kid? Or maybe you could just take this as a PR and log it in a notebook instead of fighting here."

Lennova was surprised by her words and her regretful gaze grew. While a handful of laughter came out of Nigiyaka's mouth even though he had been holding back as hard as he could.

"Pff! I was worried at first because you became quieter after getting into Black Rain, but it seemed like my worries were in vain" Nigiyaka said.

"Am I can change that easily, you ugly granny?!"

"I can't forgive ...."

The temporary liquid atmosphere between Akihito and Nigiyaka was instantly shattered when they heard Lennova in a cold and solemn voice.

"... Boy, boy, boy! I'm tired of those words! Are you adults just able to underestimate us?!"

"of course. Even though your brain is watered down, adults have more experience than you. I'm not sure you're a genius anyway."

"It's enough base! Then we'll prove it now!"

Lennova, who could not tolerate the words of Akihito, gave off a huge amount of aura and became a sign that she was ready to fight. Ivis who was beside him inevitably also joined in on standby.

"Then before fighting there is something I want to ask" said Nigiyaka.

"What else is it?!"

"You're the one who caused all this, of course you know how to stop it, don't you?"

"If so, why?!"

"I know you like games, so how about this. If you lose, then you have to tell me how to stop this mess. And if you win, you're free to do anything to us."

"Can too. You'll regret it." Lennova pulled out her grin. He looks very confident in his abilities and feels he will win from the three of them.

"I'll help too!"

Mei who had just watched now had a chance to become useful, she had also focused her aura and put up the horses.

"You just watch from here."

"Huh?"

But the answer given by Nigiyaka was beyond his expectations. Mei glanced at Akihito to seek a defense by putting on a face of pity, but it didn't work.

"Why?! What am I here for?!" Of course Mei was angry, because she thought she was invited to help them both.

"All you have to do is observe and learn. This is the first time you've seen an Assassin fight, so it's too early for you."

"But ...."

"Again ...." Nigiyaka continued her words that Mei listened to. "... We both won't lose to him."

His words without tone. But the glare of her eyes seriously uttered that which made Mei reluctant to whine any further. So all he could do right now was accept it, albeit with a heavy heart and a sigh.

"Die you!"

Their conversation was forced to be cut short due to his first attack. He threw three playing cards that each then split into two and then split again and so on until countless.

Nigiyaka stared calmly at the attack and plucked the Katana from its sheath. The aura he flowed into his hand and Katana and after that he started to reply to her.

"Hinokami no Chikara: Hi no Zangeki, Juunen!"

Nigiyaka then slashed his sword ten times at a speed that could not be followed by ordinary eyes, so what was seen was only the result of a blaze of fire slashes forming in front of him.

Mei seemed to feel nostalgic paying attention to the technique issued by Nigiyaka. Because that technique he had used when they fought before. From the knowledge of Mei, this was the strongest form of this technique.

The playing cards and fire slashes clashed together creating a huge explosion and sound that almost lit up the night today. But it only happened for a few seconds and all that was left at the moment was dust.

"He-great ...." The small speech came out of May when all the attacks had not reached their respective targets.

Swuush...

Nimis slashed back at the wind, but for now only to clear his sight of the dust earlier.

"Well! It seems like the ability has developed enough!" said Lennova who still has not moved from where before.

"You talk too much."

"Hmm?"

Nigiyaka made a gesture pointing down with her index finger that left Lennova confused but also directly obeying. Mei reflexively also looked down at Lennova's feet hoping something happened.

But after a few seconds passed, nothing happened there. To his surprise, Ivis immediately shot in front of Lennova.

"Lennova!"

For not without reason, Ivis managed to withstand an attack that came quickly from above. It was Akihito, his sharp fingernails managed to tear off Ivis' long-sleeved shirt which this time was making a defensive 'X.

Ivis's body was pushed quite far back, but his legs remained steady on the same spot and did not move anywhere. Even the asphalt he was treading cracked and he was pushed down.

"Tch! You're intruding, old man!" An upset response from Akihito who seems to assume that his plan will certainly work if there is no Ivis there.

Mei was again surprised when she saw Ardenter who had been there, a second ago when he was still beside her and Mei did not feel his movements at all.

"You're the one who bothers me the most, Ardenter. From the past."

Horror shuddered on Akihito's back. His eyes widened and his instinct told him he had to get out of his current position and he did. Simultaneously, two playing cards moving from different directions only cut the wind as Akihito was already not there.

He jumped back and landed perfectly back next to Nigiyaka.

"And you're also easy to cheat."

Nigiyaka continued her words. The previous gesture was only to disrupt Lennova's concentration and it proved successful. Without Ivis, maybe Nigiyaka and Akihito have ended this fight.

The two playing cards that flew without cutting anything earlier returned to Lennova's hands. His eyes were still focused on the two people and this time his face turned irritated.

"Tlck!"

This was common knowledge for all Assassin members under Astaroth's orders. Although their strength was average and there was nothing special, but if they fought together, it was a different story.

Their tidy attack coordination as well as troublesome strategy made almost all of the previous Assassin members nearly lose against the two of them, except Astaroth and perhaps if all of them cooperated against the two of them. And that's what Lennova and Ivis are facing this time. He must have a plan to face them or he will lose.

Lennova didn't care much about Mei as she felt a not-so-powerful aura radiance from her that the focus was entirely on the former Assassin duo.

"Ivis, can you help me?"

As if understanding what Lennova meant, Ivis nodded obediently and walked behind Lennova. He then touched Lennova's back and began to channel the aura she had on him.

"What are they doing?" ask Mei.

"Damn! Akihito!"

"Tch!"

No one answered Mei's question, but a frantic shout from Nigiyaka indicated that it wasn't a good thing. The two of them also directly shot towards Lennova and attempted to attack her.

But their efforts were all in vain. Although their distance was only about twenty meters, but they remained late. A thick black smoke-shaped aura shot out from Lennova's body and made the two of them bounce off.

The smoke is getting bigger and higher. Mei who saw Akihito and Nigiyaka bounce off then used her wind power to hold her in the air gently so as not to bump into something hard then lowered her down slowly.

"Thank you."

Mei nodded. "But this smoke ...."

Even so, the problem is not yet resolved. The smoke grew thicker and blocked their view. Even the three of them who were close could barely see each other.

"I don't think there's any other choice."

Although Nigiyaka said Mei can only see in the fight this time, but the smoke can be neutralized with the wind, and the wind is the main force of May. So it didn't hurt for him to interfere.

"The harry!"

Mei then uses her abilities. By creating a wind around his body that roughly spreads and keeps anything he touches away. And when they could all see clearly, the scene that followed left their mouths gaping in surprise.

"Where is this?"

They should be outside at this time, but above them there is a prism-shaped roof that seems to be made of red white stripes that are supported using many pillars.

In addition, their feet are now no longer stepping on asphalt, but soft soil that makes them able to immerse their feet if they want.

There is also a spectator stands surrounding this building and inside there are also some people—no, it cannot be called as people. With a playing card-shaped body but the size of an adult human, walking carrying spears surrounded the three of them.

And then there are animals like elephants, monkeys, even lions. Then there were all sorts of traps, cannon weapons, and other traps that made this atmosphere even more unbelievable.

And in that confused state, someone walked from the direction of the stands right in front of them. He with a satisfied grin stared at the confused face of the Black Rain trio.

"This is a technique that I trained in secret, no one I have ever told about this technique even Bosses. Welcome to my Circus Tent!"

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