No Need for Carrots—Why? Because... It's a Road That Can't Be Taken

Inside the training grounds.

Quite a few people had gathered around the perimeter to watch.

As for why there were so many people, it was because Hoshimi Miyabi was the one training at that moment.

Ever since undergoing Fu Hua's trial, Hoshimi Miyabi's strength had improved significantly.

Holding her demon blade, she silently closed her eyes.

She sensed the cold glints coming from all around her.

Countless bullets came hurtling toward her.

Just as they were about to reach her, Hoshimi Miyabi suddenly unlocked the blade with her fingerprint.

She drew the demon blade, and only an afterimage seemed to flash past.

Along with the clanging echoes of countless collisions.

The countless bullets she had sliced apart lay quietly at her feet.

"Wow~ Boss's sword seems a lot faster."

"Not just that. The Section Chief has doubled the intensity of her usual training.

I really wonder what kind of battle she and Miss Fu Hua went through."

"Why think so much about it? Isn't it a good thing that the Section Chief's getting stronger? It's almost lunchtime, so I'm going to eat first."

With that, Asaba Yuma turned around and lazily left.

Hearing that, Soukaku's stomach began to growl as well.

"I'm going too, I'm going too."

On the field.

Hoshimi Miyabi's expression remained unchanged. Even under this all-angle machine-gun barrage, she could not feel the slightest threat or pressure.

Not fast enough!

Not enough force, either.

And most importantly, it didn't make her heart tremble at all.

The training stopped.

Hoshimi Miyabi looked at her own reflection in the blade.

The feeling Teacher gave me... these firearms can't satisfy it at all.

Looks like I need to raise the output even further.

I need to make sure I can pass the next trial.

With that thought, Miyabi sheathed her demon blade.

"It's time for lunch, Section Chief," Tsukishiro Yanagi called.

"...No, Ryu. I want to train a little longer."

With that, the machines started up again.

This time, their output was raised to three times its previous level.

Hoshimi Miyabi resumed her training.

That afternoon, in Victoria Housekeeping's underground garage.

Fu Hua changed back into her White Night Butler form and met with Lycaon.

"You're here, Miss Fu Hua."

"Mm. What is the commission?"

"An extremely important experimental sample belonging to the mayor was hijacked by members of the Praise Society.

They took it to the edge of the Janus Area, into the Crete Void."

"So, we hope you can retrieve this experimental sample."

Without much hesitation, Fu Hua nodded.

"Alright, I understand."

"Thank you for agreeing so readily. Then please come with me to the Crete Void. I'll accompany you."

"Mm."

After taking the front passenger seat, a screen popped up in front of Fu Hua.

"Nice to meet you for the first time, Miss Fu Hua. Good afternoon."

"Mm. Hello, Mr. Mayor."

"Thank you for being willing to come and help."

"It's nothing. I just happen to need some funds for the time being."

"Indeed. What also surprised me was your strength—you're actually even stronger than the one from the Hoshimi Family."

"You flatter me, Mr. Mayor."

"Even so, I must remind you, Miss Fu Hua. The Praise Society is no simple organization. They are cunning and full of schemes, so you must be careful."

"Mm, thank you. But please rest assured, although I do not know much about the Praise Society, I believe that in this world, no one's cunning or wickedness can surpass his."

"Him? Who is he? I'm very curious."

"A villain who deceived the world. Fortunately, he is already dead."

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"I see... Your identity truly intrigues me. I imagine this commission will allow me to learn more about you."

The mayor ended the call. Fu Hua gazed silently at the scenery retreating beyond the window.

Lycaon, beside her, spoke.

"Miss Fu Hua, I will transfer Carrot to you shortly."

"No, Mr. Lycaon. I want to resolve this as quickly as possible, so I will not need Carrot."

Lycaon was slightly taken aback.

She did not need Carrot?

"But the Crete Void is one of the six great Hollows. It is fraught with danger."

"It's fine. I have my own methods."

After arriving at their destination, Fu Hua followed Lycaon through security checks and successfully entered the Hollow.

She looked around, and faint energy began to emanate from her body.

Shadow Knight: Moonbreaker form appeared.

Without further hesitation, Fu Hua directly activated Rampage Mode.

Golden light flashed continuously.

She looked at the empty space ahead and slowly raised her fist.

Ignoring the large number of Ethereals closing in around them, she threw a punch.

"Inch Strength: Heaven Splitting!"

Imaginary Internal Energy surged forth with her fist wind.

The overwhelming force shattered the ground on both sides.

The chaotic space ahead was torn apart by Fu Hua's single punch.

"Let's go. This should be faster."

Lycaon, who had still been wondering what she intended to do, could not help but freeze.

And so, Lycaon watched from behind as Fu Hua simply ignored all else.

Whenever she reached a section of space, she went up and punched it.

There was no need to consider which way the path led, because after one punch, a path appeared.

"Lycaon, what kind of organization is the Praise Society?"

Stopping her hand, Fu Hua asked.

"Mm... I do not know the specifics very well. I only know that they worship the [First Lord] and are devoted to turning humans into physiques suited to the Hollows, conducting experiments for that purpose."

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua stopped moving and stood there in thought.

Seeing this, Lycaon was just about to warn her that the Ethereals were attacking.

But sword energy had already begun gathering automatically around Fu Hua, shredding every Ethereal that rushed at her.

Creating bodies suited to the Hollows, experimenting on humans.

Hiss... why did that sound so familiar?

"I see. I understand now."

Outside, Fu Hua's straightforward actions had caused the Crete Void to shrink.

Especially when the two of them came before a tyrant-class Honkai beast.

When it could not withstand even a single punch from Lady Fu Hua before collapsing.

The Void shrank even more drastically.

"Mr. Mayor, did you see her fighting style clearly?"

"Yes. Her strength far surpasses that of a Void Hunter-class agent."

Before long, the two found someone from the Praise Society.

Standing atop what looked like an altar, the man wore a white robe and held a staff.

Countless streams of unidentified crimson-black liquid writhed around him.

Below, a minotaur-like Beast Ghost gripped an enormous hammer as it knelt on one knee.

"Oh~ It seems some eyesores have come to interrupt us."

The white-robed man turned to look in Fu Hua's direction.

In that instant, the pupils beneath his hood began to tremble violently.

"Wait... why do you possess self-awareness?!"

"That's impossible! How did you achieve such perfection—"

It was clear that this white-robed member of the Praise Society seemed able to discern something from Fu Hua.

"Though I have no idea what you're talking about, the commission must continue."

With a sharp gaze, Fu Hua looked at the white-robed man above.

The armor on her body gradually dispersed.

In its place was Phoenix's form.

Behind her, Lycaon's expression was grave as he looked at Fu Hua, who had already transformed, and quietly muttered, "So this is what she truly looks like?"

"Go! Stop her! Our plan cannot be disturbed—"

Using his staff, the white-robed man pointed at Fu Hua and ordered the Beast Ghost.

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