Valkyrie, Transform! (First Update)

"Currently, based on the fragmented video footage and my father's cryptic words, all I know is that during the last Gastrea Invasion, Aunt Mina seemed to really be with the [Zodiac] from Stage Five..."

"Moreover, there are many children here, and they all seem to have seen her before..."

Kevin was a little surprised. "Shouldn't this be good news? Why are you looking so gloomy?"

Jill Hera brandished the shattered communicator in his hand and stated in a muffled voice, "Father ordered me not to interfere in this matter and to return to the Wild Serpent immediately..."

"I refused, so he cut off my Life Support Agent supply and apparently intends to send [Cain] to retrieve me..."

[Cain] is another super agent of the Serpent, besides her, who has integrated Gene Lock technology. He is skilled in using poison and is nicknamed "The Doctor".

He was also the child that Doctor Final adopted after becoming the leader of the Wild Serpent.

"Tsk tsk, father and daughter are at odds. Too bad I don't have any tissues here. Do you need my shoulder?"

Kevin quipped slightly, then pretended to extend his right arm.

"Get out!" Jill Hera gasped, then kicked Kevin away.

"Since Aunt Mina is involved in the Gastrea Invasion, I'll stay here and wait until I've investigated things thoroughly before trying to see if the Holy Grail can awaken Mina Mina's consciousness."

"As for the rest, we can talk about it later. At worst, we can bring Aunt Mina to apologize to Father in person."

Kevin chuckled at this melodramatic family drama and didn't bother to pay any more attention.

Anyway, none of them are good people. If Wild Serpent dares to attack his friend, Kevin wouldn't mind chopping off its claws without any psychological burden.

"You're here early. You've been heading to the settlement of the Cursed Children a few times recently. Has anything unusual happened?"

Jill Hera's thoughts drifted back, and her brow furrowed slightly.

"There really is..."

"First, it's said that these children were left behind by the Gastrea after they withdrew from their occupied territory to the deep sea, and the local government has no family records or birth certificates for them..."

"These children seem to have appeared out of nowhere, so some people think they might just be monsters in human skin..."

"If the Gastrea invade a second time, they will definitely turn against us and become the vanguard force invading human society."

"Secondly, although these children are lacking food and clothing, there haven't been many injuries, deaths, or bullying, which is strange..."

Kevin stroked his chin, a playful expression on his face.

Neither he nor Jill Hera were children, so it was indeed illogical that these adorable-looking Cursed Children could live peacefully for three months.

The large area behind the megalith was not exactly law-abiding territory, so there was no reason for them not to come and make their presence known.

Perhaps, there are others secretly protecting these children.

"Come here! I have something important to tell you."

During the conversation, after throwing the pebbles, Jill Hera smiled and beckoned Kevin with her finger.

The little boy lowered his body and leaned forward, but Jill Hera's face suddenly turned cold, and she grabbed Kevin's cheeks with both hands and tore at them.

"Kid! Stop looking all scheming and manipulative; it's annoying!"

Only after Kevin's face had been rubbed out of shape several times did Jill Hera, having vented her anger, coldly withdraw her fingers and get up to leave first.

She's too conspicuous here. I need to investigate some secrets of Seven Star Village first, hoping to get some useful information from them.

Watching the figure leaping up the giant stone monument in the setting sun, Kevin touched his burning cheeks and secretly waved goodbye to Jill Hera.

Then, the boy turned around and went back to the construction site where the prefabricated house had been set up.

Meanwhile, the children, now with new homes, new toys, and hot food, were playing games with Enju Aihara and the others, beaming with joy.

As evening fell, the medical team and transport personnel who had completed their mission left one after another, and the area in front of the newly built prefabricated houses fell silent once again.

Miori Soma tried to take Rentaro Satomi away, but the Junior High School Student, who was worried about the children's safety, resolutely refused and only let her take the exhausted Tendou Kisara.

Before leaving, the daughter of the Sima Heavy Industries woman glanced at Rentaro Satomi several times, her lips trembling, but she ultimately restrained her urge to speak.

"This girl is truly sincere towards you, won't you consider it?"

Watching the Sima family's convoy drive away, Kevin nudged Rentaro Satomi his friends off, with a slightly teasing expression.

"She also knows about the Cursed Children?"

Rentaro Satomi naturally understood that Miori Soma wanted him to get out of this mess, but the thought that the girl who had once helped him so much was also one of the participants made him feel uncomfortable.

"Sima Heavy Industries made a fortune from the construction of the megalithic monument..."

"Dealing with people in higher positions can certainly provide some information, but to accuse someone of colluding with them is rather far-fetched."

"They're just businesswomen; they're in business and have no obligation to stand up for hundreds of children..."

"I guess Miori Soma didn't come here today just to do charity; what she really wants is to pull you out of this mess."

Kevin saw things very clearly and didn't take the opportunity to smear the people at Sima Heavy Industries.

As he said, those who refrain from causing trouble in the face of disaster are good comrades. He can't possibly wipe them all out just because they are indifferent, can he?

If we were to find that standard, at least half the population of Tokyo would die.

Moreover, everyone knows about the rampant drug problem in Mexico, the food famine in Africa, and the ongoing wars in the Middle East.

Most people are just bored and have nothing better to do than whine and complain, trying to show off their international concern. But if they were actually asked to cut their own flesh, how many of them would actually be willing to do it?

So, let's deal with those idiots who dare to show their faces first...

The net is already spread out, so why don't you cooperate and crawl in?

Kevin gazed at the dark night sky, then at the sea that was perfect for dumping a body, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

On a Black Wind and stormy night, it would be a shame not to kill some people...

Meanwhile, behind the second megalithic monument, on the edge of the Abandoned Commercial District, a procession of hundreds of people gradually gathered from alleyways, Ruins, and dilapidated courtyards.

Most of their eyes gleamed with excitement, like a pack of wolves awaiting the hunting horn.

This area is home to many scavengers with criminal records. Unlike the residents on the previous streets who wanted to reduce their living costs, this place is not only a place to get out of trouble, but also a place to make money.

Beyond the second megalith lies the area most severely damaged after the Gastrea landed, surrounded by vast expanses of polluted seawater.

Now that Gastrea has retreated to the deep sea, many organizations want to explore the secrets of Gastrea Virus, and therefore are quite generous in their acquisition prices for mutant samples.

These scavengers who gather here are not here to collect scraps; they are more inclined to capture mutated creatures to earn some money and continue their carefree lives.

Everything should have been so wonderful, but after the disaster, the group of Cursed Children who occupied this area became a stumbling block to their fortune.

What's even more frustrating is that a second line of defense was subsequently established. With the garrison stationed there, their chances of making a fortune at sea became virtually nonexistent.

Of course, it wasn't that no one had their eyes on those children; after all, these adorable, high-quality kids had a real market.

Moreover, their Gastrea- like characteristics have led some unscrupulous organizations to include the Cursed Children in their capture targets.

Unfortunately, those children had long been kept under the control of the garrison, and no one else could get involved.

What came to their attention was news from within the garrison that the garbage dump would be kept open that night due to a malfunction.

So those who want to get rich can take this opportunity to hunt in that untouched virgin land.

Once they succeed, whether it's Cursed Children or a mutated plant or animal, they will receive a high reward.

Furthermore, I've heard that some of ME Company's daughters are staying there. If we catch this hostage and seize the opportunity to extort a hefty sum from them, these marginalized individuals can use this chance to change their identities and live a carefree life.

Not only are the pampered daughters of the company president all delicate and precious, but even the Cursed Children are all beautiful and charming girls. Getting your hands on them is like taking a trip to heaven.

Sure enough, the garbage chute was open and it worked!

In the darkness, a hundred or so tall figures clumsily leaped into the dimly lit passage, their hearts filled with dreams of money and beauty.

Little did they know, atop the megalith, a silver-white clown mask, seemingly both crying and laughing, was silently watching the ants swarming toward the camp of the Cursed Children.

"So, the higher-ups sent me here just to watch this farce of stray dogs fighting over food?"

At this moment, a tall, strong man with long silver-white hair, blue eyes, and slightly pointed pupils emerged from the darkness, his tone cold and mocking.

He wore a black button-down coat and silver shoulder armor, with a black cross-shaped belt around his chest. In his left hand, he dragged a Masamune Nodachi about three meters long, with clear marks etched into the wall of the megalith.

"Before fishing, we need to cast our bait, sir..."

Hiruko Kageyasu bowed slightly, his posture respectful. Even his daughter, Kohina, was so frightened that she hid behind her father, revealing a primal fear of this cold-blooded man with extremely thin lips.

Tonight's hunt, he is the true king.

P. S.: I'm experiencing writer's block tonight, so I'll add an extra 3000 words in this chapter.

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Blade 189, (adding three more chapters)

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I'll pay it back slowly in February.

Chapter 477, Section 504: Valkyrie, Transformation! (First Update)

Behind the second megalith, in the area of Cursed Children.

"It's so late at night, why not just eat and drink your fill, play a couple of rounds of 'Hut Mug Adventure' and then go to sleep? Why bother with this mysterious mouse-catching game..."

Kiana chewed gum as she walked down the deserted street, kicking pebbles and muttering irritably.

What bothered her even more was that this area, which belonged to her, was very strange. It seemed as if many alleys and passageways had appeared out of nowhere, and she couldn't find her way out no matter how she walked.

Even if you shout at the top of your lungs, the surroundings remain completely silent, with no response whatsoever.

Kiana clearly remembered that she hadn't walked far from the prefabricated house, and most of the children were still too excited to sleep.

If it weren't for the generous benefits that guy offered and Mei's backing, no one would be willing to do such a thankless job.

Limited edition candy! I begged my stinky old man so many times, but he wouldn't sell it to me...

Kiana pulled out a beautifully packaged box of candy from her pocket, glanced around furtively for a while, then casually spat out chewing gum, took out a piece, and popped it into her mouth to satisfy her craving.

Hmm, the place is weird, the people are mean... but the candy is good...

Just as Kiana was about to continue "comforting" someone's physical and mental health, she suddenly heard messy footsteps around her, and heavy breathing suppressed the excited and violent emotions in her eyes.

Rats? There really are! Watch me smash your dog heads in!

"After searching through alleys for so long, we've finally found one! Little girl, don't run around, let this old man see if it's worth anything."

In the darkness, two tall, burly men were the first to rush out of the strange path. As soon as they reached the main street, they saw Kiana's striking white hair fluttering in the wind.

Kiana buried her head in the wristwatch's interface, showing no regard for the mice that were gradually closing in. She casually tapped her head and began to recall some important things.

What did my dad teach me when he secretly gave me this birthday present?

"Hey, bro, why isn't this girl running away when she sees us? Is she scared out of her wits?"

"Or, maybe you're not very bright? That's not worth much..."

The dozen or so burly men who had gathered around exchanged strange glances and whispered among themselves, their eyes involuntarily turning to the obese leader, a former sumo wrestling master.

"Who cares? We've been running for almost half an hour to find the exit from this godforsaken place, and there's only this one here. How stupid of us to just grab it first? Something is better than nothing."

Oh, I've got it!

The white-haired girl snapped out of her daze, looked up with delight, then assumed a horse stance, raised her left hand forward, drew an arc with her right hand, and crossed her arms in front of her chest, striking a very chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur) pose.

Finally, as the watch's operating system lit up, Kiana arrogantly pointed her right hand upwards and shouted in a loud and triumphant voice.

"The time has come! This is the day to devour the Tyrant of the heavens and witness the Star Shattering!"

"Valkyrie Armor: White Comet, summon!"

As the words fell, Kiana's tactical wristwatch beeped, and a mechanical female voice echoed around her.

"Language command input correct... Domain Armor: White Comet unlocked... Nanometal activation activated!"

Liquid silver gushed from the wristwatch, instantly enveloping Kiana's entire body and gradually solidifying into combat armor with interwoven gold patterns and incorporating cat and five-pointed star elements.

"You stinking rats, you've come here to cause trouble, haven't you? Are you ready to get a beating?"

Having obtained this novel contraption, Kiana was in high spirits. She then sneered and charged forward, her increased power causing the soil in her path to tremble violently and crushing the rocks.

The sumo wrestler, confident in his weight and strength, was about to grab the little girl when the thing that crashed into his arms seemed to instantly transform from a mouse into a mammoth.

Amidst the cracking of bones, the massive, Meat Mountain was sent flying backward, crashing into a broken wall.

Holy crap! That's brutal!