In the snowy city under the winter night, only the faint glow of lights blooms in the darkness.
now.
In a place where no one was watching, an inhuman chase unfolded in the narrow space of the block of buildings.
(This is Kanzaki, Steele, how are you doing over there?)
Moving at supersonic speeds between rows of exotic colorful buildings, the girl in jeans, who only added a jacket to her daily clothes to keep out the cold, was communicating with herself using the unique methods of magicians.
companion.
The answer came quickly.
(No problem, the 'Screen Back' spell is taking effect, and.)
Lighting something casually, the owner of the voice clicked his tongue and continued to explain the results of the investigation.
(It doesn’t look like there is a base or ‘accomplice’ nearby.)
That is to say.
‘She’ is a person now.
Staring closely at the wavy blond figure in front of him, Kanzaki felt a sudden change.
Just a few days ago, based on the request for help left by the intelligence personnel of the "Church of Necessary Evil", she and Steele tracked it down and finally found traces of one of the "saints".
Their current location is the Xingang area near the "Iron Pile Engraved with Knowledge", one of the five major associations belonging to the Norse Mythology Department.
But after today, most of these so-called ‘five major associations’ will exist in name only.
Thinking of the tragic ruins he saw not long ago, Kanzaki sighed inwardly with depression.
These unnecessary casualties were obviously avoidable, but in the end they arrived too late.
Because the previous 'negotiations' failed.
The Nordic magicians who belong to the "Iron Stake Engraved with Knowledge" rejected requests for evacuation and support from other magic factions, gathered all the troops, and decided to fight on their own.
They firmly believed that there was no suspense in this well-prepared battle, in which thousands of people fought against one person.
There is indeed no suspense.
It didn't even last until the arrival of Kanzaki and others who had set up a vigilance nearby.
The movements of 'that man' were unexpectedly clean and neat, and he avoided the search in a very targeted manner, and then took action against the strongholds and magicians to which these associations belonged.
Counting this last stronghold, in less than two weeks, the association and its affiliated organizations, which were the symbol of the magic circle in Nordic mythology, were all destroyed, and the whole world was once again shocked by the strategic significance of the "Saint".
And now Kanzaki is chasing one of the 'culprits'.
Originally, it would be impossible to get rid of her by relying on speed, but if both parties are "saints", this will be a different matter.
Fortunately, the opponent is not a saint known for his speed.
But in this way, if one party doesn't want to fight, this simple chase might last for several days.
After confirming this, Kanzaki frowned and pursed his lips.
Fortunately, the figure in front is not the type obsessed with escaping.
After trying to escape to no avail, the woman with wavy blond hair gave up the idea and stopped on the pier at the edge of the city.
The pursuers who followed also landed not far away and began to adjust their breathing.
Sensing the uninvited guest behind her, 'she' turned around slightly and said in a surprised and bored manner.
"Oh, I thought it was someone who has been chasing after me, but it turned out to be the same kind of person."
Although the tone begins with a question, the conclusion has been reached at the end of the sentence.
Recently, it’s true that I often meet ‘people’ who are similar to myself.
‘She’, that is, Brunhild couldn’t help but think of the brown-haired girl they had just parted with.
I don’t know if she found the ‘thing’ she wanted.
"'Same kind'? I don't have anyone like you."
After hearing this emotional analogy, Kanzaki with a heavy face denied it categorically.
For the former female pope who has the spirit of "never killing anyone, nor can she tolerate someone being killed in front of her", she obviously cannot bear to be compared with a ruthless "slaughterer" like Brunhild.
"Ah, I'm really sorry about that."
Brunhilde replied nonchalantly and looked around indifferently.
This action naturally aroused Kanzaki's vigilance.
"Still want to escape?"
"how come."
Brunhild smiled.
"You must also understand that you and I are both saints. If we have to fight, there is no reason for me to have stage fright, right? But there is one thing I want to ask. Is there any reason why you have to stop me here?"
It is not difficult to hear the sarcasm hidden in the words.
Brunhilde feels that as an Avenger, he has really restrained himself.
Because of that 'savior', she had accepted the suggestion and targeted the culprit, and tried her best not to attack unrelated organizations, just to avoid being targeted by people from other forces and finding reasons to take action.
But for those she hates and those who are stubbornly resisting, she cannot be so kind as to give them a blow with a sword, so sometimes the methods she uses may be a bit 'rough'.
Could there really be an 'upright magician' who would take action against her just because he couldn't stand this?
Looking at the 'strange' foreign saint opposite, Brunhild thought with suspicion.
If she had fallen into the hands of those people, she would have ended up even more miserable.
Or.
"Or do you also want to get something from me?"
Plunging the sword behind his back into the ground, Brunhild assumed a battle stance.
According to her experience, this should be the most reasonable explanation.
"That's not what happened!"
Feeling the hostility and misunderstanding on the other side, Kanzaki frowned and looked at the blond saint in front of him.
"You have gone too far!"
She couldn't help but say.
Brunhilde's extreme revenge method was actually only part of the story that really attracted the attention of 'everyone'. What made them uneasy was the saint's subsequent actions.
"Going too far?"
The Valkyrie's smile was full of malice.
"Before you make this judgment, do you really know what these people have done to me and my association in the past few years?"
"..."
Kanzaki fell silent.
She did learn that the five major societies have been hunting Brunhild, and the reason was also very vague.
but--
"No matter what, the five major associations including the 'Iron Stake Engraved with Knowledge' have been destroyed by you. Isn't it enough?"
"Why continue to collect those dangerous spiritual equipment and technologies?!"
The five major magic societies in Northern Europe continue to this day, and there are many taboos in their collections.
These things are like time bombs. If they are all held in the hands of a "willful" saint, there is no guarantee that they will not cause more terrible disasters.
It is Kanzaki's mission to investigate the purpose of the saints who are 'making trouble' in the Nordic area and stop them in time if necessary.
Faced with such questioning, Brunhild's face looked more provocative and calm than confident.
She is a person who "kills when there is hatred, and repays kindness when there is kindness".
"I have no obligation to answer you."
The Nordic Valkyrie said so.
Kanzaki also knew what this meant.
Negotiations broke down.
‘Giant Sword of Steel’ and ‘Seven Swords in Seven Heavens’.