The Crisis World XX

Chap. 136: The Fight On the Top Floor

The sound of the elevator indicates that we have arrived. On the top floor. On this floor the recording room is located and I am with Herlin and Arisu ready to stop this disaster.

But as if not allowing us to do it that easily, there is always something blocking our way. We met Baram before, and it was to save time that Oukami was the one who was facing him alone at the moment.

He's that. Trying to look cool in front of a lot of people— especially Arisu. Well ... he deserved it anyway because also he managed to save my life from Baram's surprise attack. So for that one, the nickname 'cool' I'll give him.

For Caramel himself, he decided to guard the front door. At first I thought it wasn't needed, but after a little more thought, keeping the infected people from getting in here was quite important as well. Especially among those who are Exception.

And after all that happened, the three of us were left here. When we first set foot on this floor, we were immediately greeted by someone. His stature is roughly that he's third grade High School, or maybe his first semester of college? I don't know, what matters is his age around situ— I guess.

Then his hair, which is blurred with a dark blue color, blends with the dark night bathed in moonlight that escapes through the glass of the building.

And after I look carefully. How to say it .... He looks weak. Nope. Not that I underestimated her, but just look at her body! Body and height of the midget let alone she is older than me. Round eyes that symbolized innocence without the slightest intimidating look, then pale white skin as if it never came out in the sun.

If I take a quick look, I might think he's the same age as me. But it was different after I took a good look.

Okay, enough with the description. Now he stands against us. That means he's our enemy, right? But I don't know him at all.— doesn't mean I know a lot about the enemy, anyway.

I glanced at Herlin. Maybe he has a clue as to who this guy is.

"What are you doing here?"

Oho! As expected of Herlin. It seems he knows our opponent this time. Moreover, there was neither a shocked face nor any other exaggerated expression from his face. That means it's an opponent we're capable of facing, right? Aye, right? Clear, dong!

"Do you know him?" ask Arisu.

"No. But I do remember that he came to the cafe once."

Eh? Wait for. That means he's just an ordinary customer.

"You remember the faces of every one of your customers?"

"Sometimes, I have such a habit of avoiding criminals or stalkers who might threaten the Cafe."

L-creepy. I just found out he has a hobby like that. But still, it meant that he did not know about his strength. I also breathed a disappointed breath. "Huh .. I guess I can count on you. I was wrong," I said.

"Why do you look disappointed?"

"So you guys have come, Herlin-chan, Iraya-kun. And one more person I think you're the Idol, huh?"

"Herlin ... chan?"

"Iraya ... kun?"

"I-Idol that?! How dare you call me 'that'! Watch out for you, yeah!"

He spoke as if he was familiar with us. But want to be seen from wherever I did not recognize him, even though he was very familiar and friendly, I even doubt that he was the enemy. How does he know the names of both of us?

"Did you remember my name?" tanyakanya.

"Listen to me, oi!" But no one responded to Arisu.

"Yes, if it's not wrong your name is Okita."

"True, that's my name. And I can't wait to face you both."

Straight to the point, huh? So he's the impatient kind of guy. I don't know where he knows my name and Herlin from, but it seems like it's common information for enemies.

"Iraya ..., be careful." Cecilia spoke suddenly. "Huh? Why?" my many.

"There's something strange about him."

"What do you mean?"

"The "physical and aura he possessed was out of sync. It was as if the huge aura that was within his body was forced into his small body."

I don't understand what Cecilia is saying. What does he mean two different people are in one body, is that it? If so, I didn't experience the same thing.

"You mean like what happened to us?" my many.

"No, it's a little different. The mix is so random and there's nothing in common at all."

"Huh? I still don't understand."

"Anyways, be careful with him. He might surprise you." Tetsu warned me too.

Although there are still many things that I do not understand, but I only have one choice. I have to beat him. To stop this disaster, defeating everyone related to this was the only way.

"Herlin's." I looked towards Herlin then glanced at Arisu. This was not aimed at being arrogant, but if Arisu could not struggle against Herlin before, then he could not help much.

Herlin also seemed to understand my point and nodded his head. "Orch." He spoke to her. "A-what's up?" the answer.

"Retreat, you don't have to help in this fight."

"Huh?! Are you underestimating me?!"

"Yes, you're still weak."

"Gk." As usual, Herlin said without a sieve and directly pierced into the heart. I hope Arisu also realizes that and immediately retreats. "Although so .... Even if I am weak, I will help! It's up to you to make me bait or something, but I'll still help."

"No need."

"A-what ...?"

Okay, looks like it's too much. Herlin instantly cut his spirit just like that. At least give him some encouraging words or something, cake. Look her! His face was immediately grim and lethargic.

"At least for the time being there is no need ...."

"Eh?"

"... Did you forget that you still have an important task to wake up the infected people in this city? If you spend your energy in a trivial fight like this, then it will trouble you later."

Herlin finally explained it. For the most logical and simple reason. Of course Arisu understood that, even so I guess he still slightly did not accept it.

"But ...."

Lately Arisu rarely gets a chance to fight, especially he is an Exception from White Cloud who is supposed to be tasked with saving people in the city of Nagoya. So I think it must have bothered him a little.

But Herlin spoke again, as if he could read his mind. "Not to be moody, I and Iraya are currently your bodyguards. So it's our job to protect you. And also, the only person who can save everyone in this city .. only you, Arisu."

Herlin raised his thumb up. Arisu who was behind him was silent, but I realized that her gaze of doubt had disappeared.

"I'll wait for you in the recording room." Arisu then ran towards the recording room.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Geez, you can say sweet words too, huh?" my spoken.

"It was necessary to get colleagues and friends. If you can't master such a simple thing, I'm not surprised if you don't have any friends."

"I told you I could! Just don't give me a hundred percent of my ability."

"Whatever."

After our affair with Arisu was over, the two of us then put up the attacking horses. An opponent we had never faced before, then a strange explanation from Tetsu and Cecilia. I can't be careless to face it.

"Have you finished talking? Do I have to wait again?"

"No need, thanks for waiting."

I clicked my tongue. I don't know why hearing it so familiar makes me so upset. The aura turned into an electric spark at my feet then I darted quickly while pulling out the sword from my sheath.

His eyes were slightly widened. But he managed to avoid it. The vertical slash that I did hit the floor and produced a crust that extended all the way to my front. I looked at her with a serious look, while she was still with her surprised smile.

"I don't know who you are. But only certain people can call me that name!"

This time I attacked him with a diagonal slash trying to target his chest and if lucky his head or neck. But he timely pulled his head back.

I didn't give him much of a chance. This sword is a double-edged sword, so I directly slashed it again with another blade of my sword.

He tried to dodge again, this time trying to jump backwards. But his body came to a halt in the middle of his movements which made him startled.

"My body ...?!"

"Now! Irava!"

Herlin helped me from behind by making it difficult for her movements. This time the defense is open, I can attack it freely now. Got you!

But suddenly something hit me when I wanted to slash it. The air blow I didn't know where it came from made me bounce far enough away, but I managed to twist my body in midair and tread the wall and land perfectly.

"What the fuck?"

"Don't let your guard down. His powers are still unknown to us, we don't know what he's going to do." Herlin approached beside me alertly.

"Looks like you haven't found a clue yet, huh? Then I'll go undercover until you realize it yourself."

Again he spoke something we did not understand. But ignoring his words, I realized I could move freely. It meant that he had already escaped the influence of the Mind Power Herlin.

"Oi."

"Dam. I'm off guard."

"Focus, woi! You told yourself to focus, right?!"

I shook my head. Herlin's path of thought was always difficult for me to guess. We refocused on the enemy, he did different horses this time. His ten fingers were playing as if there was something on his fingertips.

I then flowed my aura into both eyes— Herlin also did the same. I could see a thin thread-shaped aura that was dancing freely moved by his ten fingers.

"You start again?" said challenging.

"Gk." Sucks. She sucks.

"Iraya, can I borrow your sword?"

"Eh? You may. But you're going to fight, are you sure? It's not sparing, loh."

"People who lose to me are forbidden to lecture me."

Gkhus. It's just as annoying. Everyone here is all shit. I threw the sword I was holding at Herlin and I took the handle of the sword I had hung on the hanger near my belt.

"Sword? Hoo~ I would love to see the results of your sword practice, Herlin-chan."

"You're talking like you know I've been learning to sword lately, who are you?"

"Eitherway. How about you find your own year?"

This mysterious person seemed to know everything about the two of us. Even up to the stage of Herlin who had just learned to sword, had such detailed information reached the Assassins?

"How is this?" I asked Herlin. The enemy has more information than we thought, while we know nothing about it.

"I don't care. Keep attacking while looking for information about him."

"Well, if that's what you want."

Electric sparks were again created in the soles of my feet and then I sped first. Herlin was running behind me.

I have come first and attacked with my sword of aura. Our two auras clashed, the thread coming out of his finger turned louder than I expected and it did not break due to my single slash.

He moved some of his fingers and some of the remaining free threads tried to snare me. But the rubble of the building hit him and what was bound was the debris.

The tip of my lips lifted. Although he said he would use a sword, it did not mean that Herlin would not use his abilities. But it did not hold it long enough, the debris was too weak and instantly shattered due to the pressure of the aura thread.

"Now, Herlin!"

He who was still focused on fighting between my sword and its thread was immediately shocked when I shouted. He looked back and there was Herlin who had jumped up and prepared to slash him vertically.

"Because!"

"Not bad either."

But there was no panic behind his face— instead he let out a grin. The thread of aura holding me back suddenly disappeared and made me lose my balance and move forward, while it darted behind me.

"He-Herlin ...! Stop that!"

"?!!!"

Herlin who was already preparing to slash at the last second was forced to undo his intentions. But because he was in the air, the direction of the fall could not be controlled properly and he crashed into my body.

"Adu-du-duh ...."

He made me the bed of his fall. And he didn't wake up immediately either so we're now in an awkward position. "He-Herlin?!" My face is reddened because his face is now very close and his body is lying on my chest.

"Don't move yet."

"E-Eh?!"

Not that problem, oi! If you don't move from this position, then maybe I can't focus on the fight. At least don't stick! Don't stick!

"Hentai ...." Cecilia and Tetsu spoke together in a flat tone.

That's her! It seems that I am wrong now! He fell into my body!

"Ckckck .. This proves that you rarely fight together. Even bumping into your comrades in the middle of a fight." That guy— Okita, can't read the situation!

"You really know very well, don't you?" Herlin looked ahead. While I looked up and looked back, because our position still has not changed.

"Yes, the information I have about you guys is pretty much, you know." He smiled proudly at it. Well ... if I were her maybe I'd be big head too, anyway.

"Oh, so."

Herlin then performed a gesture down with one index finger that made Okita— even I was confused about it. But then he realized something and looked up.

"What?!"

A debris consisting of a frame of pillars, ceramics, walls, and glass of the building united into a large collection of debris that fell on his head.

And he did not have time to dodge because when he looked up, the debris had almost touched the trunk of his nose. So the chance to escape is very small.

Herlin let out a heavy sigh and then woke up from above my body. Then he looked at me. "Are you okay? Your face flushed. Is there a deep cut on your face?"

"Ah ...! No, I'm fine. But since when did you collect that much debris?"

"Since you launched the first attack. And we just hope that's enough to beat him."

Herlin looked towards the rubble. Large enough debris that can even perforate the roof of the house if it falls from above.

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