The call was from Sato Mai.
"Hey, Qingxue, a lot of monsters have gone berserk. There are plenty on the way to the Sanctuary, too, so be careful."
Sato Mai's voice was full of worry.
Central Plaza had already descended into complete chaos. Many monsters had begun attacking humans, and the soldiers on guard had been killed in droves.
If that were all, Sato Mai could simply control the Drone Swarm and take the monsters out.
But the monsters had started attacking each other, making it impossible for her to tell friend from foe.
She could only prioritize taking down the monsters rampaging through the city and killing people.
Takeda Masumi and Nangong Saya had already led people to Central Plaza to quell the chaos, while Sato Hayato was working with the drones to capture the fleeing monsters.
No one else was free to help. Qingxue would have to protect Ugou Mirai on her own.
"I understand. Just focus on what you need to do."
Qingxue had barely hung up when Tsukikage Hatsuka called.
She said that all the monsters in Machine City had gone out of control. Many of them couldn't tell whether they were loyal to the Iron-Cast Palace or to Shuten-doji.
All Tsukikage Hatsuka could do was warn Qingxue to be careful and not trust any monsters too easily.
"The road's blocked. The car can't get through."
The Nine-Tailed Fox pushed open the car door and stepped out, then looked back. "We'll get there faster on foot."
Qingxue got out as well, cradling the foam box containing the Giant Egg in one arm. Then she leapt into the air.
Cold gathered behind her, using dust as a point of condensation. In an instant, two crystalline wings formed from ice.
She glided over the overturned military vehicle. A