The battlefield had gradually stabilized. Thanks to the efforts of Misaka Mikoto, Saten Ruiko, and Shirai Kuroko, most of the people had successfully escaped the monsters' pursuit. Moreover, they had gained another capable fighter.
Splat!!
A massive blade flashed past and struck directly into the monster's gaping mouth. The man in the trench coat swung his right hand, cleaving the creature before him in two. The monster struggled on the ground for a few moments before falling silent.
"Whew... Looks like there aren't any enemies left."
Only then did Fang Zheng casually spin the Pitch Black Greatsword in his hand, look around, and let out a whistle.
"All right, good work, everyone."
"Phew..."
Hearing Fang Zheng speak, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his side. The blue blade in Ruizi's hand shone once again and reverted to Rei's form. The blue-haired girl swayed a few times before leaning against Ruizi's shoulder.
"Sorry, are you exhausted?"
Supporting Rei, Ruizi asked softly. Rei shook her head.
"I'm not too sleepy. A little rest will be enough."
"Still, those people are so pitiful..."
Shirai Kuroko and Misaka Mikoto walked over as well. Misaka Mikoto turned to look at the people in the distance, her expression somewhat gloomy. The refugees who had been attacked were gradually recovering from the shock, tending to their wounds and carrying away the bodies. The sound of sobbing could occasionally be heard. Clearly, although the girls had done everything they could, some people had still been killed by those monsters.
"In this world, being able to stay alive is fortunate enough."
Fang Zheng shrugged. He had seen more apocalyptic worlds than this and had long since grown accustomed to it.
"But why don't these people go to a Mobile City?"
Shirai Kuroko frowned as she