Rebuild World

After rubbing (also) with Raina and the others, Akira resumed the investigation straight away. I thought we were going back to the investigation on our own again, but contrary to expectations, the Rainas did not return to defensive point 14.

Rayna is cruelly depressed, but her opponents have gone unscathed. Because of the lack of clutter, Ning is more handy than before rubbing. Siori looked painful to see how that Raina was doing.

Akira felt the air behind it and remembered the slight discomfort.

"Now that I'm in a good mood, should I have said the right thing?

That rubbing was also the result of an attempt to be honest with Akira in response to the request. But this is the result. Wasn't that response rather dishonest, Ning, than the essence of the request being Raina's support? Akira also remembered that degree of sentiment.

Alpha smiles bitterly.

"If you want to avoid rubbing, that's what happens. At least we should have explored a slightly more convenient way to convey it, and that's Akira's mess. '

"Well, I am..."

'But the spirit of trying to be honest with a request is more important than that. As someone who was making a request to Akira, I was happy to confirm it with Akira's attitude. She could weigh herself in on getting poorly involved in the future with that. In that sense, maybe it was the right thing to do. So I don't think you need to get sick for nothing, do you?

If you don't want to die, lay down your bag and beg for your life. Akira has spent so much time on the other side of the Slam Street, with so much difference. The hunter was also aiming to gain strength and get out of the situation.

And Akira became a hunter. With a little power, it was possible to counteract the former situation to some extent.

That's why I unconsciously and forcefully rejected the same response as I once did. If we do the same thing again, we'll go back to what we once were. Because I had that fear somewhere in my heart. That's enough to risk your life.

Akira doesn't have that awareness. Because of that, I was worried about my own response.

And Alpha was smiling gently and forcefully to get in there.

Yarata sasori's body is rolling down the underground aisle. He's been shot in the torso, and several thousand legs have been cut off. Fluid flowing out of the wound left a linear mark on the floor.

Akira compares the body to the underground map.

"Considering the direction of the line trail, is that one of the herds that attacked Defense Point 15? If he died here trying to return to his nest with injuries, there might have been other individuals who tried to return. If it's also a trail, I can follow the destination... Alpha. Are you likely to find any other Yarata sasoris nearby?

"I don't see any bodies or living individuals in my enemy range."

'Right.... Just because we found Yarata Sasori's body doesn't mean we're done with the investigation, do we have to look for some more? "

"Normally, even if it's hard to spot, you'll find it if I look. However, if the traces were very difficult to spot, you might wonder how. If they ask around, they might have to match the tweezers appropriately. What do we do? Do we look?

Akira thinks a little before answering.

'... right. Please. There's been a lot going on. I want to find something quickly and just cut the investigation off. If anyone asks you anything, say it's a coincidence and it's misdemonized.

"I'm the one who said it was appropriate, but it's really quite appropriate."

'It's fine. In the first place, I'm here because I've been evaluated for the results of Alpha's support. If they ask me why I can't explain it around here, I can only answer it by chance or by accident from the beginning. Now. "

Akira decided to reopen the area already. Alpha laughs a little fun watching how it goes.

'Okay. I found it. "

"That's fast!

"Well, about that."

To Akira, who had turned a surprise look, Alpha smiled (and cheered) back, pointing to a passage in a different direction from the fifteenth defense. At the same time Akira's vision was expanded, highlighting minor traces that were normally unrecognizable. A travel route based thereon was also added to the floor.

Akira starts walking along a new route of travel. Raina and the others seemed a little surprised that Akira had suddenly changed direction of movement, which had previously advanced toward defensive point 15. But because Rayna had not recovered from the earlier depression, Siori did not do anything to ask Akira why, but followed Akira in silence.

There is no apparent difference between how the passage looks after changing direction of travel. But through the alpha analysis, various traces emerge. A slight scratch on the hard floor. Forcefully pushing back and forth scattered objects in the ruins of the store. Body fluids slightly scattered around. Taken together, they clearly revealed traces of mass Yarata sasori passing through.

Akira, who is seeing it thanks to Alpha's support, had unconsciously made a move after seeing it. Siori noticed it and was starting to wonder about Akira's behavior toward a clear destination or (some) moving along specific guidelines. And when he began to wonder if Akira should be asked about it by the boulder, Akira, who was ahead, stopped. There, there was a big hole in the middle of the aisle.

The hole is quite large and can afford the width even if a few people line up beside it. There is no lighting, etc., and it is dark and not well visible in the back. And the biggest problem is that the hole isn't on the underground map.

When Akira illuminated the tip of the hole, she saw an artificial floor ahead of the dirt ground that lasted about twenty meters. It obviously leads to another part of the underground. But it wasn't on the underground map either.

Akira makes contact with HQ.

"This is number 27. Headquarters. Request Response"

"This is headquarters. What happened? What happened?

"I found a hole in the aisle that doesn't exist on the underground map. Maybe it's connected to the rest of the underground. It could be the source of the Yarata Sasori that hit Defense Point 15."

"Wait a minute.... point the lent device camera at the hole."

When Akira pointed the terminal's camera at the hole as instructed, numerous pieces of information, including video information, were sent to headquarters.

"... I also checked here. The end of the hole is another area we don't even know about. There's probably a lot of yarata sasori nests ahead of us."

"Is there that much yarata sasori nest?

"Yes. There are countless breeding grounds for Yarata sasori in this underground area. Seventeen nests have been eliminated so far. It will still be there. You can call this whole underground neighborhood a nest of yarata sasoris."

It reminds me of the sight in the building when Akira was attacked by a herd of Yarata sasoris before, and overlays it with the sight of the underground area and puts it on his face.

"... well. In the meantime, the investigation instructions I received are complete. I'm returning to Defense Point 14."

"No. A new defensive point must be set up ahead of it. Stand by on the spot and wait for additional personnel to arrive. Until then, stop a new monster from breaking in."

"Just give me a minute. Are we alone? It's a boulder..."

"I won't wait. I just went into the investigation on the 27th. I guess that's all I have confidence in my strength. Two more have already been added. Besides, the other one is one of the top hunters deployed at Defense Point 14. I decided it was enough for war. Securing a temporary spot is also the job of the defense team. Do it."

"... number 27, roger."

Akira had no choice but to accept HQ's request because she had just begun rubbing (and) with the additional personnel.

Simple lighting installed at regular intervals illuminates the passage. Not enough light, but the brighter it is compared to the original darkness of the underground. The end of the great hole in the wall continues its original darkness.

The light that illuminates the surroundings shows the danger of the place as it is. At first it's a controlled place and a completely uninvestigated place. There is a difference between cloud mud and monster encounter rates.

Akira sat at that border, in front of a large hole that was empty (ah) on the wall, with her gaze pointed behind the hole. If it's true, it's dark in the hole. But Akira's vision, augmented by Alpha's support, reflected its shape, albeit black and white, up to a certain distance.

'That's convenient. This is the one you did in the basement of the Higalaka Residential Area ruins, right?

'That's right. It's better than nothing, isn't it?

"Much different. If this is the case, even if the Yarata Sasoris come from the back, do you realize it early?

'That's okay because I'll teach you right then, before Akira checks visually. Don't worry.'

"I asked."

As it was, Akira was waiting for the arrival of full-fledged security personnel on this occasion as she chatted with Alpha and was taught to study.

Raina and the others stood in opposite positions behind Akira, across the aisle, looking to the left and right of the aisle. It's not necessarily like the Yarata Sasoris are going to storm through a hole in the wall. Akira cautioned the hole, and Raina and the others, each in a different direction.

Turn your gaze toward Akira as Siori continues his perimeter vigilance. Then calm down and deduce again the strength of the opponent until the moment we killed each other earlier.

Ability to spot the power of others who have polished Rayna to protect her from the enemy. That ability, cultivated with his own loyalty, again determined Akira to be a common young hunter. At least not a man of strength commensurate with that war history. That's what I concluded.

But Siori doubts his own judgment and deepens his reasoning. At least Akira's readiness was real. That Siori also admitted. However, after knowing that killing each other would kill him, it did not seem like a resistance to penetrate his beliefs in order to reward him (for). Nor did it seem reckless on the immature, who did not know the power of the other.

So is Akira still a man of war history? Is the figure you're showing now an advanced fiction to hide your strength? Was that an action after you decided you could beat yourself? Siori suspected so, looked at Akira again, reconsidered that there was no such thing as a boulder (just), and reversed his doubts.

When Ciori noticed the grand thought, he cut up his reasoning once. I don't know if he's strong or weak, he doesn't fit a lot, but he's only certain that he's not the kind to pull off if he threatens. Fight on Raina's side (by her side) and it might happen. Careless behavior should be cautious. That's what I concluded.

(It was a lethargy to unconsciously take his strength lightly and decide that if I intimidated him, I would pull it off. What would have happened if the lady hadn't stopped. You have to be fierce)

Siori has now once again sworn his allegiance. And he stepped up his vigilance for Akira, for his inexperienced existence.

It was Rayna, who had been cruel and depressed, but she had regained some calm after some time and care for Siori. They are also unlikely to be ambushed in a location, and those who rely on them are on their side (by their side). The place is quiet, with moderate lights and a calming environment. The leeway that its calm mind had created was a reminder to Rayna of the way things have been.

(... did you properly assume the result of rubbing? Did you sell fights in anticipation of killing each other?... you couldn't answer that)

I just saw an example of that assumption earlier. It's a sight that Siori and Akira were in a state of battle, killing each other if one of them stepped in even a little later. If they hadn't finished laughing when they ate and hung on Mimata, it wouldn't have been surprising if they had had had a similar ending or (some) more harsh results.

(I just don't want to hire people who seem to increase useless rubbing) meaninglessly... Naturally, yes)

Rayna calmly looks back at her actions so far. This is not the only time I've rubbed myself with someone. There must have been some danger. Maybe he was running through a minefield without knowing he had done so before.

Until now, it had been pacified. But sometimes I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Sometimes we go through our own opinions and step into each other to get them to pull off, and we mistakenly see the limits. Even if no one wanted that ending.

Perhaps Siori was doing everything she could to make sure she didn't have to step on a mine. But today, the Scioli stepped on a mine. It was painfully preventable, but what would have happened if I had totally stepped on a mine called Akira. Rayna thought ahead and mocked herself.

Siori notices how Raina is and speaks gently.

"... lady. I don't think you should worry too much anymore. It's also important to change your mind. Besides, that is also my fault for provoking Master Akira in vain. Let each other live this experience next."

That provocation is also like having angered me on my own behalf. Rayna thought so, and while she was happy with it, she felt sorry for herself.

"... Speaking of which, I don't think I've even thanked you properly lately. You've annoyed me so many times before. I'm sorry. Thanks for your help. I think I'll be bothering you again and again. Can I continue to rely on you?

"... also, of course (of course)! Leave it to me!

Siori nearly flew consciousness for a moment with emotion, but withstood with temper. Makes loose tear glands hold up somehow. This is a battlefield. You can't fight properly if your vision is distorted.

"Thank you, Siori. Keep it up."

When Raina regained some energy, she smiled a little to reassure Siori.

Akira was watching her surroundings with information-gathering equipment, and Rayna and the others behind her were watching. I have a flashy sense of rubbing. I was sorry to be shot from behind.

'... what are those guys doing?

Alpha replies with a smile to Akira, who groaned with a strange face.

I think we're getting closer to friendship.

'No, that's not what I meant.... well, okay'

It doesn't matter what you're doing if you're not harming yourself. When Akira lost interest in the events behind her thinking so, she stopped worrying about Raina and the others any more.

Alpha looked at Akira with her usual smile. I observed and guessed Akira as usual and gained a better understanding of its behavioral principles.

Calculated beauty packed with ideals generated with advanced arithmetic abilities. The controlled smile that floats there doesn't copy the sincerity behind it.

Big hole that keeps silence in the side (for). The look on Akira's face, who had her gaze behind it, becomes more rude. Stand up as you go, kick open rucksacks and scatter the contents of ammunition on the floor. The CWH objective assault gun was then set against the back of the hole.

Raina and the others noticed the situation and came to Akira's side (buckwheat) with increased vigilance. And I anticipated the enemy attack to see what was going on in the back of the hole, but it didn't look like there was anything like it.

Rayna pointed her suspicious face at Akira when she confirmed that there was no such reaction to the information-gathering device.

"... you caught something on that enemy over there?

"I'll take this one. Keep your eyes on the aisle."

Akira is already ready for interception. All you have to do is pull the trigger.

"Alpha. How many?

"124 within range of the Sovereign. Maybe the Yarata Sasori that hit defense point 15 was just a scourge. '

'... something, I'm just like this'

When Akira looked a little fed up, Alpha laughed with a little fun.

'Well, this would be the case with Akira's luck. As usual, so let's settle down and deal with it.'

Akira laughs bitterly.

'Right. Then ask for unbeatable support for that bad luck again today. You'll give me the proper support for running out of luck I had left, won't you?

"Leave it to me."

Alpha stood next to Akira and laughed well.

Siori decided to put in a heads-up because of Akira's attitude, which was not just alarming but clearly intercepting. Put a gun next to Akira and fire multiple small flare shells towards the back of the hole that also have the effect of improving the accuracy of the information-gathering equipment. A flare shell loaded at regular intervals illuminates the landing point strongly to remove the darkness, and exposes the floor of the artifact in front of it or behind it. But there's no sign of the enemy there. I checked the information-gathering equipment again, but it still doesn't seem to react.

"... not because of your mind?

Akira ignored Siori's inquiry. Raina and the others will further reinforce their suspicions of Akira.

At that time, the back of the hole was again covered in darkness and the visible range narrowed. The lights of the flares that landed in the deepest part are gone. The flare shell lasts at least fifteen minutes and disappears naturally too soon. Even after Raina and the others notice the anomaly, the lights of the illumination bullets disappear one after the other from behind, smearing the underground with darkness.

Raina and the others gradually switch their consciousness to battle. From the back of the hole, a massive amount of something starts to sound approaching, and it's getting bigger step by step. A large number of shields blocking the light source are coming towards Akira and the others. It was obvious without having to check the reaction of the information-gathering equipment.

Alpha signals with the usual smile.

"Coming. Five, four, three, two, one."

At the same time, all the lights from the flare shells scratched out.

"Zero"

Akira pulls the trigger on the CWH objective assault gun. A flame of fire (muzzle flash) splashed from the muzzle, and its flash stripped the darkness of the hole for only a moment. What emerged from the darkness was a flock of yarata sasoris that filled the field.

When the fired bullet landed on the leading individual of the herd, it dispersed the target's body in one blow with its vicious destructive power. More pierced to the succeeding Yarata sarcophagus, he blew it, splashing more than a dozen pieces of the individual's flesh into the aisle in just one shot.

The bullet used is a dedicated CWH objective assault gun bullet. It is not intended to be used on opponents to the extent of Yarata sasori. The price and power are too high. But Akira did not hesitate to use it. There is also a reason that the cost of ammunition is because the customer has it, but even if it is self-contained, it was not a situation where the customer could hesitate to use it.

Awesome power! Boulder bullets! It's only expensive!

'The effective range is long and helpful. I'll kill you as long as I can before I can pack the distance.'

Copy that!

Akira's body slips slightly backwards after each shooting. The recoil of a dedicated bullet is small enough in view of the power of the bullet due to its close design and advanced technology. Still, if you're raw, it's big enough that you're going to be blown straight up to the wall on the other side of the aisle. Hold it in with reinforced clothing physical capability and postural control with Alpha support, maintain the shooting posture and continue the shooting.

Large quantities of yarata sarcophagus get shot out one after the other, shattered like paper scraps. Akira had a rugged look on her face, surprised by its power but without thinking she was superior.

While the Yarata sasoris are exposed to crushed and scattered flesh pieces of the same species, the shards continue to march in a frightened manner. Subsequent individuals also trample their companions on the carcass. Individuals who are just wounded and unable to move are similarly trampled. I can't even feel fine dust (mince) retreating.

"... but don't these guys have a frightening concept or something like that!? It must be a living thing!?

Probably not.

"The one who attacked Defense Point 15 has gone home!

"I was probably just trying to get back to convey the enemy's power and location. I don't think he got away with anything. Maybe he was a scout."

'... this is the main team?

"It's possible."

'If that's the case, there's more to it than that!

'Shoot me without blurring. It keeps coming.'

"Damn it!

Akira kept shooting desperately. He had also benefited from the excessive power and local interests of the dedicated bullets, which unilaterally continued to crush the Yarata sasori, which continued to gush from the back of the hole. While I'm replacing an empty magazine, I can pack a lot of distance into a flock of yarata sasoris. After the exchange, he rushes to resume shooting, heavily retreating the enemy's front and emptying the magazine again. I repeated that, holding the place down by myself.

Raina and the others were alerted on the aisle side as Akira instructed, preparing for enemy reinforcements and ambushes from another direction. Of course (of course) I was going to join Akira as soon as she asked for help. But Akira hasn't asked for it, and she's showing a little desperation, but pushing her enemies alone.

That history of war, strength, was the truth. Seeing Akira's struggle to that effect, Raina and the others were half-hearted.