Lady Seitenshi, Would You Dare to Bet on Human Nature? (5.2K) (Continued)
A pure white girl in a white shirt timidly emerged from the bathroom, awkwardly tugging at her clothes. To be honest, she was incredibly alluring, especially since she was completely naked. One could vaguely glimpse something indescribable.
If it were any other man, he probably wouldn't have been able to control himself by now.
"Your Seitenshi, I think you should thank Dr. Sumire Muroto."
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The Seitenshi looked at him with suspicion and asked, "That one of the Four Sages? What did you thank her for?"
"Thanks to her for putting me into a state of enlightenment," Mahiro said earnestly.
Even now, this sage-like state is almost at its breaking point.
However, the girl tilted her head blankly, blinking her pale purple, moist eyes, completely failing to understand what he was saying.
It can only be said that the Seitenshi truly is a girl who is consistent inside and out.
Even though she has transformed from that idealist, she remains pure both inside and out.
"Never mind if you don't know."
Mahiro waved his hand, telling her not to worry about such details, and invited her to sit down:
"Then tell me, what exactly is this matter concerning the life and death of the nation, something that I cannot refuse over the phone?"
The Seitenshi's already flushed face turned even redder from his teasing, but he still mustered his spirits and said to him very seriously:
"Mr. Mahiro, the Tokyo Area is on the verge of destruction and is about to face annihilation."
Isn't this a good thing?
It's such a fortunate occasion that popping champagne on the spot wouldn't be an exaggeration.
But looking at this girl who was working so hard for the Tokyo Area, he ultimately didn't do anything too outrageous.
The reason for the destruction of the Tokyo Area is also very simple, just like in the original work.
The Thirty-Two Monolith Kisara discovered had been built with substandard materials and had reduced holmium content, was then eroded by Aldebaran, the Gastrea that was once the left and right hand of Taurus and was closest to Stage 5.
The Monolith injected with the corrosive liquid has now turned white.
"So, there are only six days left. In six days, the Monolith will collapse, and Gastrea will invade in large numbers, causing an outbreak and destruction in the Tokyo Area?"
"Yes." The Seitenshi nodded solemnly.
He was looking at the bleached photograph of the Monolith spread out on the glass table, and the horrifying photograph of the Gastrea head.
"Speaking of which, it's already eroded to this extent, yet those ubiquitous news media haven't made this major news story on the Monolith headline... It seems you have indeed changed a lot."
"You can mock me all you want, I understand that these days the people have seen me as a witch, as an iron-fisted dictator."
The Seitenshi chuckled self-deprecatingly and shook his head gently.
"However, even so, it doesn't matter. I still want to make the Tokyo Area a better place, so I would like to ask you, Mr. Mahiro, to help the Tokyo Area one more time."
Behind that Monolith were about two thousand Gastrea at various stages.
This situation is hardly funny.
Even though the military's self-defense forces had made a pledge to kill these Gastrea, the Seitenshi was no longer that naive little girl, and she knew very well that.
That's impossible.
If Gastrea were so easily defeated, humans ten years ago wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat and been imprisoned in such a small territory.
"Therefore, I beg you, Mr. Mahiro, please take action for the Tokyo Area one more time."
The Seitenshi bowed his head deeply.
Ignoring the plum blossoms standing proudly and aloof in the snow and wind of the twelfth lunar month.
"Raise your head, Your Seitenshi. No matter what, you are the head of the Tokyo Area; you shouldn't lower your head."
"... So you've agreed?"
"No, I refuse."
"Why?"
Hearing his decisive response, the Seitenshi pursed his lips tightly, his eyes revealing sorrow and urgency, and quickly added:
"If it's about compensation, we can discuss it further. I'm willing to pay any price as long as it can save the Tokyo Area."
That's not the issue.
Mahiro shook his head and pointed a finger at the girl, saying, "You've got three things wrong, Seitenshi."
"Three, three things?"
"First of all, this is a commission. You should have gone to President Kisara first, and then the task would have been assigned to me through Kisara. That's the correct procedure. But now Seitenshi, you've come directly to me, bypassing the agency's president. This will greatly damage my reputation."
"... ah?"
The Seitenshi was stunned, staring blankly at him.
What is the reason for this?
"Secondly, I have never fought for the Tokyo Area, whether it was Hiruko Kagetane or Scorpio. It was all out of respect for Your Seitenshi."
Upon hearing this, the Seitenshi's face turned pale.
Although she already guessed what Yotsuba Mahiro was going to say next, she still couldn't help but ask tremblingly:
"... And... what about third?"
"Thirdly, what gave you the illusion that I would take action against these scoundrels in the Tokyo Area?"
Just as I expected.
She knew about this a long time ago.
I only came here with a sliver of hope, but I never expected this...
The Seitenshi lowered his head, his face a silhouette of sorrow.
"... Why are you unwilling to give the people of the Tokyo Area some time and a chance to atone for their sins?"
Because it's meaningless.
Mahiro stated and scoffed, "You only know to turn when a car crashes into a wall; you only know to buy when stocks rise; you only know to repent after being sentenced for a mistake... When things get to this point, it's too late."
"If His Majesty the Seitenshi Emperor is still not convinced, how about we make a bet?"
"We'll bet on the public's reaction when the news of the Monolith white leaks out."
Now that Arcadia's location is out in everyone's sight, if they don't retaliate against Arcadia after learning about this, then I'll step in and help you save the Tokyo Area, how about that?"
His words made the Seitenshi raise his head again, rekindling his hope.
"Is what you're saying... true?"
"Certainly."
"Okay, I'll bet with you."
As expected, the Seitenshi agreed.
However, from the moment she agreed, she had already lost.
By nature, the Seitenshi was still that kind-hearted girl, so kind that she even believed in so-called humanity.
Actually, that's the last thing you should gamble on.
After the heavy rain stopped, the Seitenshi dressed and left.
He then took out his phone and made a call.
"Hello, is this Kayo?"
"It's me. I guessed you should be resting, but you must have an emergency to call me, right?"
"That's really clever. I'll have you contact Miori Shiba and tell her I want to raise the city walls."
How much higher?
"Add another twenty meters."
"Ah?"
Kayo Shixiao exclaimed in surprise on the phone, asking in confusion, "Why? Our ten-meter-high wall is already enough to prevent outsiders from climbing over..."
Before she could finish speaking, Mahiro relayed to Kayo exactly what the Seitenshi had told him earlier.
After listening, Kayo remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "I understand. I will contact Miss Sima later. The reinforcement method will be the same as before, using super holmium alloy, right?"
"Yes, that's right."
The city walls were built in this way, using countless super holmium alloys stacked together, like Monolith.
Not only is it extremely sturdy, but it can also deter Gastrea attacks.
This is why Miori Shiba referred to it as Noah's Ark.
If Gastrea were to launch a massive attack one day, this place would undoubtedly be the safest place, bar none.
Chapters 8 & 9: The weak should act like the weak.
In the days that followed, Arcadia began working overtime to reinforce and raise the city walls.
The original ten-meter-high holmium alloy wall was gradually built up at a speed visible to the naked eye.
As for the Seitenshi, he naturally didn't put all his eggs in one basket. While making the bet with him, he also began implementing Plan B—
It essentially means mobilizing police officers in the Tokyo Area.
Among them was the Tendo Civil Security Agency, but although Kisara had already contacted him, he still refused.
Therefore, only Rentaro Satomi will be fighting on this side.
They said they were going to form some kind of police auxiliary force.
But neither Aihara Enju nor Tina came along; he couldn't let them go out to their deaths.
"Tendo-style Draw Sword Technique, Form 1, Chapter 1--"
In the early morning, the tatami-floored dojo was filled with cool air when a clear voice rang out.
A girl dressed in a black sailor uniform, Kisara Tendo, stood in the center of the dojo.
She closed her eyes, her muscles slowly relaxed, her hand rested on the hilt of the knife, and she gradually lowered her center of gravity.
The Tendo-style Draw Sword Technique, "Nirvana Wondrous Heart Stance). This is the integrated offensive and defensive form of the Tendo-style Draw Sword Technique, signifying its ability to remain adaptable amidst ever-changing circumstances.
That's quite a sight!
Even as an observer, Mahiro couldn't help but admire it. Although it might lack a little in terms of practical value, its aesthetic value was off the charts.
However, a subtle aura emanated from her, as if forming a domain centered on her, and it seemed that no matter which angle one entered from, one would be cut by that long sword that had not yet been drawn.
Just like now--
"Freezing Drops."
A soft murmur fell.
Clang--
The blade was drawn from its sheath, transforming into a flash of white light that sliced through the air.
The sound of the slash was very soft, just a soft whoosh.
But the target Kisara —a sign made of wood chips wrapped in cloth—shattered into pieces in that instant.
It fell to the ground with a thud.
Although only one slash was thrown, several flashes of light appeared, as if multiple strikes had been performed.
Most surprisingly, the distance between the Kisara and the target was more than six meters.
Without using any magic to assist, it was just simple Iaijutsu, a slash that couldn't be simpler.
That's truly terrifying.
"Call--"
Kisara slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.