788. 'Monster Summoning'

High above the clamorous Meccha City, the Three-legged Crow flew in from the distant horizon as though riding the wind. It landed atop the highest clock tower in the city, then transformed into a pitch-black cloak, from which figure after figure emerged and landed on the clock tower.

Naturally, they were Luo Zhen and the others.

Luo Zhen, Yaya, Irori, Koko, and Io had all appeared there, looking down at the streets below.

There, groups of Automaton Dolls were still running amok. Some paraded through the streets, while others chased citizens crying out in terror, filling the entire city with an atmosphere of panic.

From where Luo Zhen and the others stood, they could even see citizens being attacked. Some were seriously injured, while others were beaten unconscious, after which they were all carried away by Automaton Dolls.

"How awful..."

Io spoke in a trembling voice.

"Were the people in the streets all attacked and carried away like that?"

Yaya was similarly uneasy.

"But why are they carrying the people away?"

Koko asked in confusion.

"They're probably taking them hostage and forcing the current king of the British royal family to hand over the throne."

Irori immediately guessed their opponent's objective. As expected of someone who often moved through political circles alongside Karyusai Shoko.

"That's insane. If someone took the throne this way, how could the citizens possibly want to be ruled by such a king?"

Luo Zhen pursed his lips, but continued staring at the chaos below.

After all...

"From this moment on, we'll be enemies with every Automaton Doll in the entire Meccha City."

Luo Zhen spoke up.

"I'm going to assign everyone their tasks. Listen carefully."

At those words, everyone turned to look at Luo Zhen.

Luo Zhen's gaze swept over each girl beside him before he