(Heartfelt thanks to 'Kaede no Chōrei,' 'Dao Master Is Me,' and 'Lewd Soul' for their rewards!)
"Wu Yan! Yakumo Yukari! Come out!"
In the voice that resounded through the heavens, the words "come out" turned into echoes that continuously reverberated through the surroundings. They reached not only Wu Yan and Purple's ears, but also those of Hinagiku, Mikoto, Ikaros, Astrea, and Lulu, who had rushed into the streets and gathered the Misaka Sisters together.
Hinagiku, Mikoto, Ikaros, and Astrea had heard that voice before.
It was the Beast King's voice!
"Just as I thought..." Hinagiku gritted her teeth.
"It really is the Beast King!"
"He... he wants to find Master and Sister Purple?..." Astrea began to panic.
"Sister Hinagiku, Sister Mikoto, Senior Ikaros, shouldn't we go help Master and Sister Purple?..."
"Wait a little longer!" Mikoto struggled visibly, but in the end, she still chose to prioritize the bigger picture.
"Gather the Sisters first. That way, whether we resist or retreat, it'll be more advantageous for us. With Purple there, and Yan having Crimson Jade Mode, they'll be fine!"
Hinagiku and Astrea hesitated for a moment before nodding. Lulu, who could not make decisions herself, could only follow the girls into action. Only Ikaros turned her head and looked up at the sky.
"Master..."
Meanwhile, Wu Yan and Purple, still in the room, also recognized the owner of that voice. They exchanged a glance.
"Be careful..." Purple seemed to know what Wu Yan was thinking and nodded.
"Since the Beast King dared to come looking for us, he must be confident that he can defeat us. Until we know what methods he has, try to stall for time first!"
Wu Yan nodded heavily. Looking at the densely packed flying magical beasts in the sky, a glint of golden light flashed