Chapter 111

Chapter Seventeen: The Strange Mutsuki Wakaba.

"What's going on!?"

Amber, who was about to say something more coquettish to drown the black-haired girl, immediately stood up and ran to the fence, taking in the situation on the playground through the wire mesh.

Dozens of black, circular sludge mounds had appeared all over the training ground, and all sorts of monsters kept emerging from them, chasing after the students who were training. The only saving grace was that this was the training ground for Valkyrie, and although the students did not have Stigmata, they had the physiques from regular training.

But this isn't all good. Amber has seen many students not only not run away, but instead turn back to fight the Demon Beast, only to be slapped away by Demon Beast.

At this age, such thoughts are inherently immature. It's perfectly normal for them to want to fight monsters and prove their strength after becoming members of the Valkyrie profession. They are indeed brave and fearless, but without strength and rationality, such bravery will only hurt themselves.

"Hateful!"

Amber felt useless, for she hadn't even anticipated this attack. Was it because she was focusing too much attention on Black Amber?

Although I blame myself, I still have to solve the problem at hand.

Without the slightest hesitation, Amber jumped over the barbed wire fence and leaped off the roof amidst Sakiko's exclamation.

"Come at me if you dare! You monsters!"

The white figure that descended from the sky still attracted attention even in this setting, not to mention loudly proclaiming its presence. The students who were running around noticed the white-haired girl immediately.

The teachers noticed something was wrong and quickly opened the windows, jumping out of the building like Amber: "Kiana! You're in charge of the guys on the playground! All the rest of you, assemble at the school building entrance!"

One of the teachers gave a loud order.

"Kiana!? Where's Mei!?"

Ando also ran out of the teaching building and, seeing only the white-haired girl alone, asked anxiously.

In the Valkyrie major, there is no discrimination based on age or experience; strength is everything. Kiana and Mei are recognized as powerful, even stronger than the teachers who possess Stigmata. Given the urgency of the situation, there is no such thing as 'students only need to be protected'.

Mei is still on the roof!

As Amber replied, she caught the baseball bat that Ando had brought with him when he came out of the school building, and then ran towards the playground without looking back.

The loud conversation calmed the students down, and they immediately ran towards their teachers.

The playground was the most chaotic place, as it was likely the source of monsters, and most of them chased students there.

Kiana smashed the running giant rat into Black Mud with a club, then looked at her panting classmate. "Are you alright?!"

"Kiana! Thank you! I'm going to take refuge now!"

The student knew his own level and had no intention of being a burden or wasting time, so he ran straight out of the playground.

Upstairs.

Black Amber subtly observed Mutsuki Wakaba's expression. When neither she nor Amber noticed the magical fluctuations, she was the first to react. Why?

The fact that Amber and I only realized something was wrong as soon as it happened means that it wasn't an attack launched on-site, but rather something that was 'teleported' to us. In such a case, no one should have been able to predict it beforehand.

"It's a monster! The Evil Organization has attacked Moonlit Forest!?"

Sakiko also saw the situation below, and his face showed the same panic. Then, remembering something, he immediately turned to look at Black Amber: "Is the attack only limited to the Valkyrie Specialist area?"

"That's how it is based on the current situation."

The view from above was excellent. Under Black Amber's sweeping gaze, the other side of the Moonlit Forest remained as calm as ever, but judging from the students' rapid evacuation, the situation here had already been reported.

While the two were talking, Mutsuki Wakaba kept her head down, her eyes unfocused, as if she were stunned by the current situation.

Upon seeing this, Sakiko immediately ran to her side, gently patted the girl's shoulder and held her hand. "Mu, it's okay, Mei is here, and those monsters are all on the ground. The teachers will guard them outside the school building, so we are safe."

"...Um."

Mutsuki Wakaba shuddered, then glanced at Sakiko and nodded lightly in response.

The situation on the ground is largely under control. Amber and the teachers were very quick in their rescue efforts. No students were injured or killed. Although some suffered minor injuries, they should be able to recover in a week or two at most. This inexplicable and sudden crisis has been resolved.

Just as everyone was thinking that, a transparent black spot suddenly appeared in the Sky Manipulation.

At first, it was inconspicuous, but in just over ten seconds it enveloped the entire Moonlit Forest. Amber was unsure what this transparent Barrier, which looked like a 'tent', was all about, and frowned as she observed the situation.

"Isn't Mei planning to come down?"

Seeing this, Ando became even more anxious.

"Mei is protecting our friends."

Amber explained, "It's the General Course department."

In other words, these are young ladies who have absolutely no fighting ability, who have trouble even escaping, and who might even suffer psychological trauma from being frightened.

Ando nodded. Indeed, only having a powerful Valkyrie by the young lady's side could put her at ease.

"I'll tentatively approve of your performance."

As soon as their conversation ended, a figure wearing the black overcoat favored by the Evil Organization's executives slowly appeared in mid-air, a favorite spot of the Evil Organization's executives.

"Who are you!?"

On the ground, a teacher immediately shouted, "Openly attacking the Moonlit Forest, and the Moonlit Forest's Valkyrie specialization—are you trying to defy Schicksal?!"

Although this world advocates equality for all and despises nepotism, nepotism objectively exists. For example, when the Evil Organization attacked Shibuya, no one threatened them with something like, "Do you want to go against Schicksal?"

Although both places are protected by Schicksal, the Valkyrie majors in each school are clearly more closely related to Schicksal, since the teachers here are all Valkyrie.

In most cases, this threat is useful. It is a well-known fact that the Valkyrie of Schicksal are not as powerful as Magical Girl. But just as there are no crocodiles that are one meter long and seven meters long, there are naturally different strengths among the Valkyrie. Many A-rank Valkyrie combined are enough to rival Magical Girl.

Furthermore, Schicksal has no shortage of people and intelligence. If you are truly targeted by Schicksal, you will have nowhere to hide in the entire Japan and will be constantly facing the siege of Valkyrie and Magical Girl.

However, the Evil Organization has no shortage of courage and madmen. At worst, I'll just do this job and leave this world.

The woman in the black coat sneered, "You're just a bunch of monkeys who can't even use True Magic. I have no interest in targeting you. I'm here for only one purpose: if you can do it, I'll spare your lives."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and pointed at the white-haired girl in the crowd, her smile turning dangerous, "Hand over Kiana and Raiden Mei."

Chapter Eighteen: Threat.

Do you think it's possible?

Ando's usually clear eyes, untouched by the corruption of society, were now filled with rage.

"The Valkyrie is supposed to protect the people, isn't she?"

The Great Robe Person ignored her anger. "The entire school is under my control now. You're all gathered here, so... what if I suddenly attack the other students?"

"You bastard...!"

Ando's face turned completely ugly. Although they had extraordinary physical abilities without True Magic, they were not at their full potential at this moment. They not only lacked suitable weapons, but also Valkyrie Armor.

In this state, they can't even unleash half of their fighting power.

With that thought in mind, she hurried toward the General Course.

However, the Great Robe Person interrupted her actions, "Don't do anything foolish. If I find out that you have left here without permission, I will immediately summon monsters around the young ladies."

"How could this be!? Has she taken everyone in the entire Moonlit Forest hostage!?"

Sakiko stared in disbelief at the figure in mid-air, her hand holding Mutsuki Wakaba's trembling with nervousness. Mutsuki Wakaba looked at her, opened her mouth, but then fell silent.

Black Amber looked down at the school and met the gaze of Amber was looking up.

After exchanging glances, Amber walked towards the Great Robe Person: "Speak! What do you want with me?"

"Wait! Kiana!"

The Valkyrie behind her immediately grabbed her hand; it was the same Valkyrie who had just been giving orders.

Compared to the others, she was a bit older, around thirty years old. Compared to the other Valkyrie who were fresh out of school, she had clearly experienced more, which is why she became the head of the Valkyrie Department in the Moonlit Forest.

Her expression remained unchanged as she looked at the Great Robe Person in mid-air and said, "The Valkyrie's duty is to protect the people, not to abandon her companions and use threats to force us to release them. There is no such logic in that."

"What are you saying, Director?!"

Amber didn't expect the director to say these things at this time.

She was aware of the situation and everything was under Black Amber's control. Even if the other party summoned a monster, Black Amber could rush to the other side to save people immediately. As the Herrscher of Thunder, she could cross a campus in less than a second.

But this director was clearly unaware of the situation; how could he be so reckless?

In her eyes, Kiana and Mei are more important than everyone else combined. It's a simple truth: if these two grow up, they can save countless more people in their future lives than a single school.

My actions don't align with the behavior of a protector, and categorizing people by value goes against the doctrines of the Valkyrie. I might have to go to court or even be stripped of my Valkyrie status after this incident, but none of that matters. As long as I can protect Kiana and Mei until the Magical Girl arrives, that's all that matters.

"You want to negotiate with me?"

The Great Robe Person was also taken aback for a moment, but then revealed a mocking smile that said, "Sorry, you don't have any..."

"This isn't about negotiating conditions, it's about making an explanation."

The director interrupted her directly, "We will not hand Kiana and Mei over to you."

Hearing her resolute refusal, and more importantly, realizing his prediction had failed, the Great Robe Person's face instantly turned ferocious. "Very well! Since that's the case, I'll use another method to get what I want, but before that, I'll let you know how many people you should have protected have died because of your choices!"

"Oh no!"

Sakiko on the rooftop, was sweating profusely. She wasn't worried about her own situation, since there was a powerful Valkyrie right beside her. What worried her was the other classmates in the distance.

Although she didn't have much interaction with those classmates, they were classmates for three years after all, so it's unrealistic to say that she had no feelings for them at all.

The Great Robe Person's voice, amplified by magic, was loud enough for the entire Moonlit Forest to hear. Seemingly to prove the headmaster's choice wrong, she even used True Magic to create a hole in mid-air, allowing the Valkyrie Department to clearly see the situation on the General Course side.

Due to the evacuation order, the young ladies had almost all packed their things and arrived at the school gate. However, due to the sudden appearance of the black curtain, they could only struggle to push the barrier in front of the school gate, but received no response at all, and none of them had a chance to leave.

"This won't do! If this continues...!"

Among the crowd, a girl with long brown hair and blue eyes looked anxious. After hearing the voice in the Sky Manipulation, she finally made up her mind and decided to move towards the Valkyrie Department.

After all, it's clearly not safe here anymore; there's still a chance of survival for the Valkyrie Department.

Thinking this, she shouted, "Everyone! Don't stay here, let's go to the Valkyrie Department and meet up with the teacher!"

"Soyo?"

Her voice attracted the attention of her classmates who were close to her. Although they didn't react immediately, after thinking about the words again, they realized that this might be the only way to break the deadlock.

Staying where they are is pointless; they must save themselves.

Thinking of this, more and more young ladies spoke up to remind them that instead of staying here to wait for death, they should go to the Valkyrie Department, where there was still a chance to survive.

Through the portal opened by the Great Robe Person, the students of the Valkyrie Department were taken aback by the actions of these young ladies, but it seemed to be a really good idea.

"Heh heh heh... You think things are that simple?"

The Great Robe Person chuckled disdainfully, a cruel smile spreading across his face as he looked at the brown-haired girl who had made the first suggestion.

The young ladies' actions surprised not only Valkyrie Ke but also her. Although she could send Demon Beast beasts to deal with them, there would definitely be some who escaped and made it this way, compared to her expectation of killing them all.

The repeated unexpected events fueled her anger.

The black mud surged on the ground. Nagasaki Sosei immediately noticed the strange thing at her feet and ran away. But the mud seemed to recognize her and followed her slowly. A pair of blood-red eyes even appeared in the Black Mud, as if it was ready to pounce on its prey.

"Go save them!"

The director shouted to the teachers behind him.

The teachers then came to their senses and hurriedly headed to the other side of the school.

However, no matter how fast they were, they couldn't outrun the rat-like monster that had already poked its head out of the mud. Looking at the hideous and huge rat head, Soyo, who already disliked rats, felt her legs go weak and she collapsed to the ground.

"Hateful!"

The teachers wanted to speed up, but they had no guns and no armor. No matter how fast they went, they couldn't catch up with the monster. Even if they were wearing armor, they didn't think anyone could catch up with it.

But some people are here to challenge conventional wisdom.

Azure lightning streaked across the sky, its dazzling flashes seemingly darkening the entire world for a moment. By the time Nagasaki Sosei reacted, the terrifying monster before her had vanished, replaced by a figure wielding a katana and sporting a high ponytail of black hair.

Chapter Nineteen: Giant Worm.

"Are you injured? Can you still stand up?"

A gentle and soothing voice sounded in her ear, Soyo realized that she had unknowingly lost her mind.

"I... I'm fine."

She's Magical Girl? No... she's wearing the school uniform of Moonlit Forest, high school... the black-haired Valkyrie, is that Raiden Mei?

Soyo had heard the name Raiden Mei many times, but this was the first time she had seen her in Mahito Soyo. Even Soyo, who had seen many young ladies, was amazed by her appearance. She opened her mouth and then uttered a reply, "My legs... are a little weak."

The running just now wasn't actually that strenuous. The reason for the current situation is mainly due to muscle spasms caused by excessive fright. This is not surprising; some animals even die from fright.