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Above the DEM branch...
The void suddenly rippled up and down like the surface of water. As invisible waves spread outward, it swayed gently like a mirage, filled with illusion...
Before long, several figures stepped out from the ripples as though strolling through a courtyard, walking through the air. They appeared in the dim night sky and floated above the DEM branch. Only after they had all emerged did the ripples gradually fade away.
The newcomers were naturally Wu Yan, Natsuki, Kurumi, Yekusaya, and Yuzuru, who had come to strike directly at the DEM branch!
Originally, Tohka and Yoshino had also wanted to come along, but Wu Yan had refused.
Tohka and Yoshino were indeed very strong. One was a Ninth Order powerhouse, while the other was at the Peak Eighth Order. With their help, this battle would undoubtedly have been much easier.
However, compared to the absurd strength of the two Spirit girls, their personalities were not suited to this operation.
Tohka was pure-hearted, innocent, and romantic. Though she had fought before, she had never voluntarily entered a battle, much less killed anyone.
Yet the purpose of this operation was to uproot DEM's entire branch in Tengu City!
Under such circumstances, even if Wu Yan had no intention of carrying out a massacre, he still could not guarantee that no one would die.
It was somewhat inappropriate to bring Tohka along for a battle they were actively seeking out, one that might even evolve into slaughter.
There was even less need to mention Yoshino. Bringing that little girl here—the kind-hearted girl who did not even want to fight back when attacked, who did not want to bring pain or fear