"That girl got caught up in some trouble. I helped her, and for now, that's the extent of our relationship. As for what it'll become in the future, I can't say."
"Hmph! I heard from Asagi that you two kissed. You'd better not betray Asagi."
"All I can promise is that I won't let Asagi leave me."
A faint smile appeared on Tsukishima Rin's lips when she heard Chen Fan's words. "Sometimes, your domineering attitude really is reassuring. I think I'm starting to understand why those girls like you."
"Because I'm handsome?" Chen Fan asked with a grin.
Tsukishima Rin did not refute him. In some ways, he really was rather handsome. If a responsible man was not handsome, then what was?
While a banquet was being held at Chen Fan's home, numerous members of the Security Force had deployed in the northern part of Gen Shima. The atmosphere was exceedingly tense. It seemed as though even their breathing had slowed, and every one of them stared intently at the target not far ahead.
Two women were slowly walking across the vast sea at night. Their clothing was extremely peculiar, like that of foreign dancers. When they stepped ashore, one searchlight after another shone upon them.
[Warning, intruders! You have trespassed into the administrative territory of the "Demon Special Zone." We will now arrest you in accordance with the Special Zone Public Security Maintenance Ordinance. Immediately dispel your magical barrier and comply with our guidance.]
[You have ten seconds! This is your final warning! If you do not comply, we will arrest you by force.]
"What a buzzkill, Sister."
"Indeed. It's been so long since we returned. I had thought we would receive a more extravagant welcome."
Ten seconds passed, but the two women showed no intention of stopping. A