Instant Death

"Even if I leave, they'll still search the house. I don't think one of you will be enough.

"You're immortal, you can recover as much energy as you want, can't you?　Why don't you collect it again from those lying outside?

Takato-kun, that's an awful thing to say. ......

Once we collect them, it will take a while for them to recover. It's not like they have a lot of time on their hands, so they'll probably search all over town.

The night fog and the others were discussing how to deal with the incoming soldiers.

The soldiers, fortunately or unfortunately, were walking carefully.

The soldiers, fortunately or unfortunately, were walking cautiously, probably thinking that the lack of infected people lying around the area was an unusual situation.

Maybe they could escape through the back door?

Yes, I guess so. I don't feel like I can communicate with them, and it's probably best if we don't meet them in the first place.

Back door's that way.

Scott pointed to a door on the opposite side of the house.

It's a small house, so there's no way you can go wrong.

He was about to move in midair so as not to be seen from the outside, when he sensed a deadly presence.

It seemed to Yomigauri that the area around him suddenly became shadowy.

If it was a precision attack, the killing intent would be visible in the form of black lines, but if it was a ranged attack, it would be like a black mist.

What is it?　A soldier has fallen.

Scott, who had been looking outside, shouted in annoyance.

"Yeah. Did they try to blow up the whole house?

What do you mean?

I didn't tell you about my ability. When I sense a threat, I can kill it before it kills me.

Is that so absurd?

Yes, sir!　You think so!

Chichika was agreeing with me here and there.

When I sneaked a look outside, I saw that the soldiers were caring for their suddenly fallen comrades.

It's no use, I guess. I'll go out and talk to them, just in case.

"What's the point?　What's the point?

Probably not, but... If we don't, they'll just try to attack us and wipe us out without knowing what's going on.

The night fog also thinks it's useless.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

As of now, the other party doesn't know that Yogiri exists.

As expected, killing him in this situation would make him feel a little worse for sleep.

"Kid. If you go out by yourself, will Chichika be okay?

I'll be fine for as long as I'm out in the open.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that.

"You can't do anything now, Mokomoko!

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I'm not sure what to do. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

Scott asked, wondering who I was talking to.

We've got a ghost that we can talk to.

Oh, really?

You believe that so easily?

It's hard for us to believe that you can kill a Sayla infected person. We just think they're ghosts or something.

I think they believe what Yomigairi said, because they don't seem to be doubting it.

I'm going to go out for a while. Would it be easier for you to understand the story if you were with me, Scott?

"No. They only think of us as a resource. They won't be of any use to us if we go.

"I see.

The night fog got up and left the house.

One of the soldiers outside fell while trying to throw a spear.

He must have thought that the infected had appeared and tried to deal with them as usual.

The Himelung soldiers, who had come in groups of five, now numbered three.

'Listen to me for a second!

At this rate, they would be annihilated, even though they had come all the way out here.

Yomigauri hurriedly shouted loudly.

I'm not infected with this Seira thing. Isn't there a way to determine such things?

The soldier's eyes met his.

Then the three of us started talking.

The eyes are black.

You're not armed, are you more than an M-unit?

"He's not part of any organization. Cost's not even listed.

"No status either. He's a regular guy without a gift.

So it's just a bunch of assholes from the outside.

But how the hell did he get here without being infected?

Maybe they were brought here in a box or something. In fact, that's how meat is transported, isn't it?

Then we'll have to get it before it gets infected.

Have you reported it to the captain?

If we do, he'll take it all.

That's right. Whether we eat it or sell it, the best thing to do is to share it with ...... us!

It seems that they are not the kind of soldiers who are loyal to their duties and are good at what they do.

They do not pay attention to the suspicious points and think things in their own way.

In the event that you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.

I've seen them many times in this world, but after encountering them so many times, Yao Ming is getting tired of them. "Just so you know, the two deaths of your friends were caused by my ability. I have the ability to sense the intent to kill and fight back. That's what happened to your friends. I'm not saying you have to figure it out right away, but in the meantime, you might want to stop attacking me to find out.

"What the hell is this guy?　Are you stupid?

I knew someone like that. I've known guys like him. They're always getting into trouble when they're young.

Let's just tie him up and take him away. It's more valuable to keep them alive than to deal with them.

But we can't take him camping.

That's true. We can hide him in town for now and bring him to the Neutral Zone on our next vacation.

I've warned you. If they come even one step closer to us, we'll attack.

As I thought, the conversation was not going to go well.

He extended his right hand and pointed his palm at the soldiers.

You know what? You can bluff your way out of this.

The man who approached him suddenly collapsed.

"Hey!

"It's a martial arts technique called Dannoura-ryu. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.　I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

It's a scene I've seen many times before.

After all this time, Japan is still very peaceful, isn't it?

If you live a normal life in Japan, there are not many people who would attack you with the intention to kill you.

It's really great that Japan is so safe, Yomiga thought.

I'm sick and tired of it. I'm sick and tired of you killing me and kidnapping me. There's more to normal communication than that.

Yomigauri pointed his palm at the two people standing there.

"Wait, wait!　All right!　I'm not going near you!　That's what you want!

What do you want?

Nothing. Oh, you said there was a Neutral Zone, right?　Where is it?

Further south than here.

You!　What the hell is going on?

Just as the soldier was about to speak, a voice came from the sky.

Night Fog looked up at the sky and saw a huge, round, fat human floating in the air.

She wore a red dress, so she must be a woman. In her hand, she was holding a large staff as long as she was tall.

And there was a small girl floating around at the foot of the red woman, so small that you might miss her if you only paid attention to the red woman.

She was also holding a staff and wearing a green dress.

They were not fully armed like the soldiers, probably because they didn't need to be. Yagiri remembered that he had heard that the strong ones used barriers and such to avoid contact with Seira.

"Captain!

What's up with the timetable?　How much time and effort are you putting into collecting points?

It was the little girl in the green dress that the soldiers were calling the captain.

"No, no, no!　Something's wrong with the enemy all of a sudden!

Then why didn't you report it right away?

Well, it seems to be an uninfected civilian. ......

That's him. The more infected we get, the more annoying it will be. Get rid of it now!

I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

You're a civilian, aren't you?　Just kill them. If you do not obey me, I will execute you for violating my orders.

"No, but ......

The soldier, looking alternately at Yomiga and the girl, was clearly confused.

If he approached the mist, he would be killed, and if he stayed still, he would be killed. It's a great way to make sure you don't get caught in the middle.

In the end, the soldier did not move.

If he approached the night fog, he was almost certain to die. So, if he stayed back, the captain might withdraw his order. He might have thought that way.

However, it seemed that the girl was not so naive as to allow such an ambiguous attitude.

"Die.

The girl pointed her staff at the soldiers.

Immediately, the soldier was torn apart.

The metal heavy armor was cut into pieces by something invisible.

The last one who saw it said, "Oh my god!

Seeing this, the last one started to run towards Yomigauri.

The last one saw it and ran toward Yowgiri. As he had declared, Yowgiri killed the approaching soldier.

"Damn it. What the hell is wrong with you?

The girl said with annoyance.

It's my line, you know. These people didn't have to die.

In the army, violating orders is punishable by death.

I understand the logic, but it's not nice to be ordered around by an incompetent superior.

In the army, a soldier who violates orders is useless, and if he's not careful, the battle line will collapse.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

Yomiga understands this, but this is not a battlefield where the survival of the nation is at stake. They were just ordered to die for nothing, and he wondered what the point of that was.

I don't care about your nonsense. I don't care about your bullshit, uncertainty is a pain in the ass. Just go ahead and die.

As soon as I said that, the girl fell.

She hit the ground and made a small noise. She must have been very light, as she looked.

The girl seemed to be trying to do something.

It must have been so quick that Yomigauri couldn't detect the killing spirit beforehand.

However, it didn't matter if it was an attack that Yomigauri's consciousness couldn't catch. If it was an attack that would kill Yomiri, she would automatically fight back.

"Princess!

A huge figure in a red dress rushed down to the ground and held the girl.

"Headquarters!　Transfer!　Hurry!

The woman didn't even look at the night fog.

And then the woman and the girl disappeared in an instant.

The woman and the girl disappeared in an instant. ...... Is this the same thing that always happens when you get into some kind of trouble?

I was sneaking a look, but ...... it was just annihilation in the end. ......

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

You can't blame them for this.　I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to try.

"The people who get involved with me die one after another, so I have no idea who they are or what they're doing. ......

Chichika seems to have gotten used to this situation, albeit reluctantly.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

However, the transition is a bit tricky. I mean, it could just appear right in front of you, right?

No, the point where you appear in a transfer using the protocol is the center of the area. It's not that convenient.

Scott had also come to the surface and answered Yomigauri's question.

What's the protocol?

'You can think of it as the rules that govern this continent.

Scott briefly explained the protocol.

This continent is subdivided into hexagonal areas, and each camp is fighting for an area.

Energy is required to move between areas, and it is possible to transfer between the dominant area and the home base.

The rules and systems of warfare on this continent are collectively known as protocols.

Sounds like a strategy game?

Yes, it is. I wonder if the wise men are behind this.

"Well. I think I've told you what's going on, but I'm not sure. Can you kill someone who wants to die?

Scott asked again.

In the first place, they wanted us to kill the infected Seira.

Do you believe in reincarnation and the soul?

Yes, I do. Yes, the continuity of memory is maintained even after the body has been extinguished and then resurrected. I kind of think that's because of the soul.

"Perhaps, if I use my power to kill, the soul-like thing will also disappear completely. I'm just asking if you're okay with that.

"Hmm. I'll have to ask each of you. Some people may think that dying means being reborn and starting over somewhere else. ......

So ask them. Shall we go to Dannoura-san?

What, where?

The soldier said there was a neutral zone to the south. I thought we could gather information there.

Yagiri started to walk out of the city.

Wait a minute. You're not going to do me a favor?

We can't relax too much and you need time to think about it.

But even if we do come to an agreement, where do we meet again?

That's something you'll have to figure out.

As expected, I can't go that far with you.

If you really want me to kill you, then you can come to me.

He did not want to actively kill someone who was not particularly hostile to him.

I'm not sure what to say. Is that what you want?

"Honestly, ...... is a pain in the ass.

Hey!

If you want to kill yourself, do it somewhere else.

Well, I understand the ...... situation, but I don't want you to kill me. ......

Well, if you want to die at any cost, just come to me and attack me somehow.

As they left the city, Night Fog turned around. Scott hadn't followed him. Maybe he thought it was a good idea to be persistent.

There was another road on the south side of town.

It seemed to lead straight south, so Yomiga and the others began to follow it.