Chapter 343 The consciousness of murder investigation and the chess players behind it
"He is no longer a human being. It is better to kill him here. If he is allowed to run away again, he will definitely cause a lot of trouble."
Mikael walked up to the two rituals, looked at the tragedy in front of him, let out a low sigh, and the magic power surged in his hand, spreading into the shape of a blade.
As if aware of the danger, the monster Shirazumi transformed into made a warning whimper from its throat, its red eyes shining like two drops of blood inlaid on them.
The body expanded rapidly, and the bones, muscles and nerve veins were born from the severed right hand, and finally formed sharp claws. There seemed to be insects squirming under the skin, piercing the bloody skin and sticking out the head.
Come.
Those were pitch-black scales. As she breathed, they spread all over Bai Chunlio's body. The opening and closing of the scales made a crisp sound of steel colliding. The long and sharp bone tail swung, leaving a deep mark on the wall.
scratches.
Nowadays, Shirazumi Rio can no longer be called a human being. At best, she is a humanoid monster, or an alien that distorts reality, that is, a demonic existence.
"Mikael, leave him to me."
As Su Shi began to speak, she lowered her eyes and looked calm, but the hand holding the dagger had veins popping out and she couldn't stop trembling.
"Just let me kill him!"
There was a strong smell of blood in her words. She raised her head and stared at Bai Chunlio, the confusion in her eyes was driven away.
"This is my fault and my sin, and I must bear it!"
Shi's body bowed slightly, and after a short period of energy accumulation, she shot out like a bullet. The moment she passed by Mikael, Mikael saw her lips moving,
"But thank you anyway, Mikael."
Shirazumi Rio also rushed forward, her agility and speed far beyond before. Even her body, which had surpassed that of a mortal, could only barely catch its shadow.
Qiang——
The sharp claws collided with the dagger, making a deafening sound, and the fierce shock wave completely shattered the house, as if it had been swept by a hurricane.
Shiki used the force to turn around in mid-air, and after taking off Bai Chunlio's tyrannical strength, she landed lightly on the ground. She glanced at the half-length dagger in her hand, and frowned slightly.
The blade of the short knife had been broken in the previous collision, and it flew to nowhere. After all, this was not a magic weapon that could cut iron like clay, but was just an ordinary knife forged with modern technology.
In contrast, there is only a tiny white scratch on Shirazumi Rio's sharp claws, and its whole body is covered in hard scales. Without suitable weapons, even the injuries cannot be inflicted.
It stays.
[If I had known I would face such a battle, I would have brought the ancient sword at home. 】
She thought to herself, then looked around calmly, trying to find a weapon that could be handy.
"Mode--"
Suddenly she heard Mikael's voice and turned to look in his direction.
"Here you go!"
Mikael took out a sheathed sword and threw it to Shi. Shi reached out to grab it, and slowly pulled the sword out of its sheath. The cold clear light surged out like mercury, almost overwhelming the horizon.
The bright moon.
"The name of the sword is [Non-attack], I think it should suit you very well."
"Fei Gong...it's really a good name."
She holds her hand non-attackingly, and her eyes become dangerous. Just like Aozaki Orange can switch her way of thinking by taking off her glasses, she can also do it.
Since it was too dangerous for her to hold a weapon, she set a hint in her mind that only when holding a long sword could she exert her full strength.
The non-attack in her hand gave her a harmonious feeling, like it was an extended part of her body, and there was no awkward feeling when she swung it.
After getting the suitable weapon, Shiki didn't hesitate any longer. Shirazumi Rio seemed to sense the danger and pounced on him again, but this time Shiki didn't move at all.
The ferocious face of Shirazumi Rio came closer and closer, and you could even see your own reflection in those blood-red eyes.
Then a white light flashed, like Bai Lian shattering the night, or like a white bird flying out of the water. In just an instant, the battle came to an end.
………
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The sword of the two rituals pierced Shirazumi Rio's heart, and the scales that could withstand heavy machine gun fire were broken open like a hot knife cutting through butter, and then stretched out from the back.
Like a robot that had been unplugged, Shirazumi Rio's sharp claws lost their power, and the strong wind only scratched Shiki's cheek, and then fell softly.
Liang Si stared at Shirazumi Rio's eyes that were gradually losing their luster, watching life flow out of his body. This was the first time that she had observed death so closely, observing the life that was ended by her.
Unexpectedly, there was no joy or sadness, just endless nothingness.
Shirazumi Rio's body slowly fell down, and the fei Gong that pierced his chest was like a tombstone. Shiki just watched silently, with no joy or sadness in his eyes.
"I killed Shirazumi Ryo."
Looking at Mikael who walked in front of her, he said softly.
"Well, I saw it."
Mikael stretched out his hand and stroked Shi's cheek, and the small wound healed as before.
"I don't know if I'm doing the right thing."
There was a bit of emptiness and confusion in Shi's voice.
"Then do you regret it?"
"I don't regret it."
She looked at the remains of the three people and shook her head heavily.
"It's just lonely...it's so empty in here."
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Shi looked deeply into Mikael's eyes. After a long time, she nodded, then smiled softly and closed her eyes quietly.
"...That's good."
Her body fell down, and then Mikael caught her and held her in his arms.
Her expression was so peaceful, like a sleeping princess, waiting for the prince to wake up.
"Sleep peacefully, and when you wake up, you will face a better world."
Mikael whispered as the bright moonlight fell on them, like a sacred mural, but this sanctity and tranquility did not last long before it was broken.
"If you are still hiding there, you will never come out."
Looking past the ruined houses, he looked towards the alley opposite. Although it was shrouded in shadows, nothing could escape his eyes.
Step, step——
The sound of footsteps came from far away, and its owner was seen walking out of the alley and standing in front of Mikael.
It was a man wearing a long black trench coat with an unusually dull face. Just standing there made people feel a depressing atmosphere, making them almost breathless.
"Lord Animusfia——"
A heavy voice came from his throat, and facing Mikael, he showed unprecedented dignity.
It was precisely because of the example of his own teacher that he knew what kind of monsters the people named [Monarchs] were, and the existence in front of him was the king of those monsters.
"Your name... should be Araya Soren, and if I'm not wrong, your target is Shiki, too... connecting to the source is indeed a temptation that a magician can't refuse."
Mikael chuckled lightly, but it looked like he didn't take Araya Soren seriously, but Araya Soren didn't mind either.
"I may not be your opponent, but I won't give up either."
"Well, your courage is commendable, but the human named Shirazumi Rio is your creation. Even if he is aware of the origin, he will not awaken without the help of a magician."
"Yes, Shirazumi Rio is one of my chess pieces."
Araya Soren nodded, while mentally calculating the chances and methods of snatching the two rituals from Mikael, or completely solving Mikael's situation here.
"You probably don't mind if I borrow your chess piece for a little while. Even though it's useless, it can still be put to some use."
Mikael's eyes swept over the corpse of Shirazumi, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but raise. Without his "help", Shirazumi would not have been completely swallowed up by the origin and ran away, turning into a demon-like existence.
"As for you, Araya Soren, I hate your name. It reminds me of a very unpleasant guy."
In an instant, Araya Soren felt a biting chill, and several golden arcs appeared from his body, forming an interlocking barrier to protect himself within it.
But the last thing he could see was Mikael's smiling face, which seemed to be laughing at his overestimation and wishful thinking.
Thick blood slid down his cheeks, and Araya Soren's eyeballs completely lost their luster and turned into a gray patch.
"If you want to continue, then go ahead. I welcome your challenge, but I will take away your eyesight as the price for your failure this time."
Mikael's chuckle lingered in Araya Soren's mind, rumbling like the thunder that passed through the rain clouds in summer, or like the long tolling of an ancient bell.
"Just please me like this. You have to put up a good fight. But if I get bored, it's not impossible to kill you directly."