The Reappearance of 'Shinigami' Walter! Bonus Chapter for Little Transparent, Reading Alliance Leader 28

In the woods at the southern end of W City.

There stood a rather conspicuous building, neither particularly large nor particularly small.

A warning sign stood some distance away: 'Private Property, No Entry.'

"Alright, I'll agree to go to K City, but please give me time to pack up my research materials."

"It's just a shame about all this equipment. I hope this place won't be affected."

Dr. Kuseno helplessly agreed as he looked at Genos, who had been earnestly trying to persuade him.

"That won't be possible. The Association informed me on my way here."

"They found an elimination list in the 'Machine God's' database."

"You rank twenty-third on it. Although I'm dissatisfied with that ranking, since you're the greatest scientist in my heart."

"It is enough to prove that you will definitely face danger in the upcoming mechanical intelligence disaster."

"That is why I rushed here at full speed the moment I received word—to escort you to Hero Association headquarters."

"They said they would send someone over, but I don't want to leave something like this to others."

"Otherwise, if anything happens, I will regret it for the rest of my life. So please leave with me as soon as possible."

"Those documents and devices may be important, but they are merely possessions. Please don't care about them too much."

Genos had started another one of his lengthy speeches, and Dr. Kuseno hurriedly waved him off.

"I understand. I'll leave as soon as possible, but there are some things I have to take with me, especially those cores still under development. They are—"

Before he could finish, Genos suddenly rushed forward and pulled him into his arms.

At the same time.

The doors and walls behind them exploded with a deafening boom, while roaring flames and billowing dust