Some Things Are Worth Losing Your Life Rather Than Losing, Aren't They?

"But if the real culprit is Living Doll, Mr. Kanbara, the information you reported is undoubtedly far too different from your current account."

Su Qing'an could sense that Kambara Shuichi was trying his best to suppress some kind of emotion, but he and Satou Yunona should have been assigned the lowest difficulty B-rank mission. However, assuming that Kambara Shuichi was telling the truth, then they would be facing Living Doll with unknown dangers.

The upper limit of the mission's difficulty is undoubtedly unknown. As the party accepting the mission, according to the rules of Schicksal, if the information is indeed seriously flawed, they will have the right to refuse the mission and wait for the next mission assignment.

"I know. In fact, it was only recently that we were able to confirm that this was the work of Living Doll. My subordinates found dried bloodstains near the Kambara Village, and after comparative analysis, they confirmed that it was the victim's blood, which provided some evidence."

Kambara Shuichi handed the blood test report to the two men and said:

"Although I've always known it was the Living Doll's doing, there's no point in telling Schicksal directly that the Living Doll is the murderer without any evidence. That's my judgment."

"So I handed over the remnants of the doll to Schicksal, and let you determine the mission level yourselves. I believe the person who comes can help me kill it and end all of this."

Su Qing'an nodded. There was nothing wrong with what Kambara Shuichi said. He did indeed hand over the killer's remains to the Far East Branch. The Science Department judged that it was a level of Honkai Energy not much higher than that of the Zombie.

However, given how bizarre and unprecedented the Honkai event was, the difficulty of the mission could no longer be judged solely by the level of Honkai Energy.

The safest approach is to turn around and leave, ignoring the situation to minimize the risk.

Given Headmaster Theresa's personality, if they choose to refuse, she would probably agree quite readily, provided the reasons are sufficient and in accordance with Schicksal and rules.

However, Kambara Shuichi's actions silenced Su Qing'an.

The man, who was a generation older than the two men and held a high position, knelt down while placing his hands forward in a V-shape on the ground. He leaned forward and touched the ground with his forehead.

Dogezza.

Su Qing'an used to think this pose was hilarious when he watched anime, comical like a clown. He thought, what's the point of begging like this? You're burning your dignity and face to ashes, and all you'll get in return is a dismissive refusal.

But when this man did this, a profound and heavy sorrow and determination overwhelmed her. Despite the ridiculous and laughable scene, Su Qing'an couldn't laugh.

"I know it's selfish of you two to say this, but my daughter is already a sacrifice reserved for the Living Doll. She can't leave the ancestral home of the Kambara Family. Before the next large-scale Kagura Dance festival, the Living Doll will choose her as the sacrifice themselves. That's how my father was forcibly sacrificed to death."

"There's no time left for Schicksal to reassign candidates. I'll do whatever it takes, Kambara Shuichi."

"Please, please, save her!"

If the butler could see the look on Kambara Shuichi's face, he would understand just how deep the man's plea truly was.

Kambara Shuichi was usually such a man who never showed his emotions. He was like a lion, calmly and collectedly leading the group's power step by step, devouring the flesh and blood of others to grow stronger.

He is proud and outstanding, self-disciplined and resilient.

Those who know him all believe that Kambara Shuichi the kind of powerful man who remains unmoved even if Mount Tai collapses in front of him, and is not alarmed even if a tiger roars behind him.

Yet this man knelt down, begging two people, some even underage, with the most humble Dogezza) to save his daughter.

Kambara Shuichi's life was legendary. He single-handedly elevated the Kambara Family to its current status as the undisputed leader in Kanagawa.

Just when he thought he was powerful enough to break the village's bad habits and end the tragic fate of the Kambara Family, his father was forcibly sacrificed with his blood sucked out by Living Doll that slashed his chest.

During the three months that his father lingered on his deathbed, every difficult breath he took seemed to tell Kambara Shuichi that all his efforts were a joke.

It's like playing a match-3 game, and in the end, there's only one black block that you can't erase no matter what you do.

The rules of the game are never what you imagine; you can't win from start to finish.

And that black cube is the Living Doll.

It shattered his pride, slowly crushing what little remained of Kambara Shuichi.

His parents and relatives, and now it's his most cherished daughter's turn.

Kambara Yuu.

This was the last thing he could hold onto, Kambara Shuichi would never choose to let go of it, even if it meant selling his soul to the devil.

Dignity and face are utterly insignificant compared to Kambara Yuu's life.

This man had already prepared to die for his daughter.

"I agree, please get up," said Satou Yunona.

Satou Yunona is no longer the girl who is easily moved as before, but for some reason, seeing Kambara Shuichi in this state reminded her of her father.

Satou Natsuno.

That ordinary, seemingly simple-minded father who liked to speak with a serious expression but was actually incredibly gentle.

His flustered figure, occasionally seen frantically cooking in a pink apron, his patient smile as he coaxed the still-childish Satou Yunona —all these images remain exceptionally clear in my memory.

If.

If Satou Natsuno faced the same situation as Kambara Shuichi.

That man will have the same realization.

Whether it's a shameful Dogezza) or drawing one's sword to die, it doesn't matter.

In Satou Yunona's heart Satou Natsuno's love for her was enough.

What made her agree to Kambara Shuichi wasn't anything else.

It was a love that rivaled any father's for his daughter.

So, having the ability to be a little willful, Satou Yunona chose to accept it.

"I will apply to Headmaster Theresa for permission to use this ability, don't worry."

Turning to Su Qing'an with a smile, Satou Yunona was clearly prepared to use her full power Pseudo-Herrscher to face the Living Doll of unknown danger.

While I don't think Living Doll has the ability to cause the two of them to fail, it's always wise to go all out when hunting a rabbit.

This Pseudo-Herrscher is incredibly powerful, yet excessively cautious.

"Hmm. I'll ask Headmaster Theresa later if she has any similar cases we can refer to."

Su Qing'an nodded and said that he had never intended to refuse, and this was even more true after Kambara Shuichi showed his will.

After Satou Yunona expressed her opinion, he naturally agreed readily.

Seeing the two people who agreed, Kambara Shuichi sat up straight and thanked them earnestly:

"Ms. Sato, Su-kun, thank you for being willing to take the risk and continue this mission."

"Now let's discuss the plan to kill the Living Doll."

The words that came out of the man's mouth were like the wind and snow of a harsh winter, cold and biting.