He and Yoshino looked at each other, and there was obvious distrust in the rabbit puppet's tone.
It's no wonder that they would be suspicious. A stranger who you don't know suddenly appears and wants to help you. It's strange for people who don't doubt it.
"Well, actually, I also..."
"Found it - the elf!"
"——!"
In the middle of the conversation between the two, a flat tone of suppressed disgust suddenly came from behind.
(This voice...)
Tobiichi Origami is an AST member who uses a display device to adjust gravity and is equipped with various weapons.
They stood up to face the 'uninvited guest' and looked at each other with surprise on their faces.
Origami was surprised that there were "ordinary people" staying with the hermit at this time, while Wanyuri was surprised that Origami could find Yoshino so quickly.
Selectively ignoring the blond girl, Origami raised the gun in her hand, her doll-like face staring closely at Yoshino behind her.
When he saw Wanyuri subconsciously blocking the elf behind him, Origami's inorganic face finally showed an expression of impatience.
"Why are ordinary people here? Get out of the way. There is a very dangerous existence behind you."
Without the liberation of spiritual equipment, there is really no difference between Wan Yuri and ordinary people.
"Sorry, that's not possible. That's why I'm here."
"..."
Came here for the elves? What a joke!
In Tobiichi Origami's world view, elves will destroy the world as soon as they appear, that is, existence itself is a disaster.
Who would actually want to protect this ‘enemy of the world’?
"Again, get out of there, otherwise..."
Pointing the gun at Wanyuri, Origami said threatening words.
And as a special force of the Ground Self-Defense Force, a member of the anti-elf force AST, she does have the right to shoot.
"Forgive me for refusing."
"Well--"
It was Origami's first time encountering such an incompetent character, but if she were to really shoot at ordinary people, her heart would not be so cold-hearted.
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, several women equipped with long-range weapons began to gather here.
"Well done, Tobiichi!"
The leading woman, Ryouko Kusakabe, exclaimed happily. This time, her impulsive subordinate finally restrained herself.
"——Target confirmed. All members, start attacking... wait!"
I didn't see it just because of the angle. After getting closer, Kusakabe Ryouko discovered that there was not only Origami Kazu (hermit), but also a third person.
No wonder Origami was so 'honest' waiting for their arrival this time.
"...When did the elves start to learn how to kidnap hostages?"
This was Ryouko Kusakabe's first reaction.
But soon, Origami's explanation and Mayuri's actions made her understand the whole story.
…
Finding that more and more AST members had gathered here, Wanyuri retreated to Yoshino's side.
This situation is not the time to chat easily.
"How about it, can you stand up?"
"Ah...um...it doesn't matter..."
Somewhat surprised that someone other than Yoshina would treat her with such a gentle tone, Yoshina hid her little face under her cloak and hat.
"It looks like we are surrounded, little sister."
Taking the place of the timid Yoshino who came to communicate with Wanyuri, the rabbit hand puppet clapped his little hands, but there was no hint of worry in his tone.
That's right, if it weren't for Yoshino's character problem, they wouldn't have to hide around.
And at this time, even if Wanyuri tried his best to avoid using his spiritual power, he also tried his best to avoid contact with organizations related to elves. In this situation, it is impossible to pretend to leave here as if nothing happened.
Just know it, it's not that Wanyuri looks down on AST, the elves' real 'enemies' are not them.
Anyway, as long as she doesn't use angels and spiritual equipment, she is not much different from ordinary people. It's not that easy to find her with no fixed abode among the vast crowd.
Now that Yoshino is found, the time is almost up.
Moreover, most elves do not have a good impression of humans. To contact them in this capacity is undoubtedly making it more difficult for yourself.
That way, there's no need to be secretive.
Golden light began to surge, and huge spiritual power enveloped the blonde girl.
Strong wind pressure blew through the exit, causing the AST members surrounding the two people to retreat.
At this moment, both Origami and the others, as well as Yoshino and the others, were all dumbfounded as they looked at the blond girl who had revealed the spiritual outfit.
"It doesn't matter, then, let's run away."
Answering the rabbit hand puppet with a chuckle, Wanyuri stretched out his hand to Yoshino.
"Oh, oh, this is really surprising. So, little sister, are you also an elf?"
The tone gradually became excited, and the doll in Yoshino's hand looked very happy.
"...How is it possible, there are two elves!?"
Looking with some disbelief at Manyuri, who stood with Yoshino in front of him and unfolded his spiritual equipment, Ryouko Kusakabe gritted his teeth and issued an attack order to the team members.
All personnel kept their guns pointed at the two men.
Although they don't know what this new elf is about, there are only two things that their AST needs to complete.
Protect this city, and then... destroy the [elves].
"shooting!"
The weapons carrying fire began to spit out cannon fire, but these were completely meaningless to the elves.
Just deploying the spiritual shield is enough to block all attacks.
A flaming sword appeared from his hand, controlling the direction and trajectory of the attack, and Wanyuri swung it towards the AST members.
It's not about killing them, it's just about creating a gap.
At the same time, it is also a warning.
She is not Yoshino, and she will not fight back even if she is attacked.
"Tsk! Everyone, retreat temporarily!"
Faced with the devouring energy, Ryouko Kusakabe made the most correct choice.
Seizing this opportunity, Wan Yuri held Yoshino in his arms, who had not yet reacted, and flew into the air with a 'snap'.
"Catch up! Don't let them run away!"
Giving orders through the communicator, the group restarted the aircraft.