So Stubborn. I've Lost Patience with You. (Please Keep Reading, Please Vote)

"Stop right there!!"

Before the roar of the propellers could draw near, a furious shout rang out from outside the window.

It was Nagai Kei!

Seeing through the glass that Sato was about to release the poison gas, Nagai could no longer hold back.

He leaped directly from the helicopter and smashed fiercely through the reinforced glass of the special observation deck.

Bang!

As countless shards of glass scattered, the twisted, broken metal framework coiled around Sato's arm like ropes under Nagai's control.

He tried to restrain him and seize the AJVX special neurotoxin in the shortest possible time.

Unfortunately, Sato was even faster!

With a slight pull of his arm, the steel wrapped around him tore apart as easily as cloth.

It let out a shrill, teeth-grating screech.

His figure flickered, and he dodged Nagai's attack.

After exchanging several moves, Sato gained the upper hand once more.

He raised his foot and kicked Nagai squarely in the abdomen.

With a dull boom, Nagai vomited a mouthful of blood.

But he had achieved his goal.

Those who possessed Magnetic Force could use magnetic currents to transmit information, reducing the time needed to communicate to mere fractions of a second.

The instant he leaped from the helicopter, Nagai had conveyed the plan to Shimomura Izumi!

He knew full well that he was no match for Sato.

So he drew Sato's attention head-on.

Meanwhile, Shimomura Izumi—the woman Sato had overlooked—took the opportunity to slip into Tokyo Tower.

Even if Nagai was not his opponent, Sato's instinctive protective reaction would make him move the hand holding the AJVX special neurotoxin back.

That was Shimomura Izumi's opportunity!

Swish!

Sato felt a chill on his forearm.

Blood sprayed from it.

It had been severed!

The hand holding the AJVX special neurotoxin had been cut off at the forearm!

Having reached the strength of 190,000 Volts, Sato's body had long since surpassed that of an ordinary human.

Even without activating any Magnetic Force, his flesh alone could withstand the metal storm unleashed by continuous submachine-gun fire.

Forget ordinary blades—even weapons forged by master craftsmen could not possibly harm his body.

Yet now, with a single strike, his forearm had been severed.

Even Sato showed a trace of surprise.

Turning his head, he saw Shimomura Izumi clutching the severed arm as she retreated rapidly.

In her other hand was a blue blade!

A blue Electromagnetic Blade formed by electromagnetic power infused into its black hilt.

Fine arcs of electricity flickered along its edge.

Through high-frequency vibrations, it could achieve terrifying cutting power.

This was a research project Tozaki Yuu had funded earlier.

So far, however, only one finished product existed, and it was now in Shimomura Izumi's hand.

This thing was actually of little significance to the island nation. Never mind that it was difficult to manufacture—ordinary people could not use it at all, ruling out the possibility of mass production.

Only those who controlled electromagnetic power could wield this sharp weapon.

Sato had finally paid a small price for his arrogance. He immediately turned, intending to reclaim the AJVX special neurotoxin.

But how could Nagai Kei simply stand by?

He instantly tangled with him again.

He kept taking the initiative to attack.

"Get lost!"

The enraged Sato threw a punch, but Nagai clung to him like chewing gum. Completely unafraid of injury, he only wanted to hold Sato back.

Having lost one hand, Sato's fighting ability was slightly affected.

But he was still far beyond Nagai's level.

Electricity flashed wildly. Using the Desperate Self-Sacrifice Fist, he shattered half of Nagai's body with one punch.

Nagai swiftly killed himself and regenerated, clearing away his body's negative condition.

Flexing his newly regrown right hand, Sato suddenly leaped down from the tower.

After obtaining the arm, Shimomura Izumi had immediately chosen to flee.

Tanaka, Takahashi, and the others tried to stop her along the way, but ordinary Ajin like them were simply no match for someone with Magnetic Force.

With only a little effort, she wrapped them in steel frames and restrained their bodies.

Even if Tanaka could summon Little Black, he could not break apart so many steel frames twisted into knots in such a short time.

All of this was broadcast live by the sole remaining reporter.

Many people closely following the situation could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Determination filled Shimomura Izumi's beautiful eyes as she suppressed the grief and fury in her heart.

Upon seeing Sato again, the scene of Tozaki Yuu's death surfaced in her mind once more.

But she could not do anything, because the urgent priority was to take the AJVX special neurotoxin and get it somewhere safe.

Avenging Tozaki Yuu had to be set aside for now. She had to put the bigger picture first!

Yet she had still underestimated Sato's strength.

After quickly shaking off Nagai, Sato leaped straight down from a height of 250 meters.

At full power, he had actually reached the strength of 200,000 Volts.

Shimomura Izumi had received the Fruit Core too recently. Even with hatred driving her, and even with Nagai training her from the sidelines,

she possessed only 30,000 Volts of strength.

She had not even escaped Mihua Mountain Park before Sato caught up to her.

Crackle!

Like a dancing serpent, a violent current struck Shimomura Izumi at incredible speed.

Bang!

The clothes on her back instantly exploded, and her entire back turned black and charred.

The smell of burnt flesh filled the air.

She crashed heavily to the ground.

"You're an Ajin too. Why do you insist on being my enemy?

Wouldn't it be better for us to join hands and build a beautiful home for Ajin together?"

Blood trickled from the corner of Shimomura Izumi's mouth. She turned to look at Sato as he slowly approached.

She spat, her gaze resolute. "You don't represent all Ajin. No! You're not human, and you're not Ajin either. You're a devil!"

Sato sneered. "A devil. What a frightening title. Then let me ask you this: which is more terrifying, devils, or humans who are skilled at creating devils?"

Shimomura Izumi was rendered speechless. Deep down, she did sympathize with those Ajin imprisoned in laboratories.

But her circumstances at the time had not allowed her sympathy to run wild.

If Tozaki Yuu had not needed her protection, she likely would have been sent into a laboratory long ago.

Besides, she deeply loved Tozaki Yuu. Through the filter of love, and without ever truly experiencing the cruelty of the laboratories, that little bit of sympathy had not amounted to much.

But faced with Sato's question now, she did not know how to answer for a moment.

Soon, however, Shimomura Izumi's conviction became firm again.

Because she understood that no matter how good Sato's words sounded, they could not change the fact that he was a deranged anti-human, anti-society lunatic!

So regardless of right or wrong, regardless of reality, giving everything she had to stop Sato was the most correct thing to do right now!

Clutching the AJVX special neurotoxin tightly, Shimomura Izumi felt power beginning to grow within her, driven by hatred and conviction!

On the other side, Nagai charged over in time as well.

"So utterly stubborn. I've lost patience with you."

Sato's voice turned faintly cold. Before his words had even fallen, his fist had already arrived before Shimomura Izumi.

Boom!!

A violent shockwave rolled outward, threaded with arcs of electricity.

The surrounding trees immediately bent and toppled in all directions. Some were even ignited by the electric arcs, quickly bursting into roaring flames.

The crushing blow Shimomura Izumi had expected never came. Focusing her eyes, she saw that Nagai had stepped in front of her just in time!