Is This Thing Really Prototype No. 12? (5K) (Continued)

However, Misaki Sasaki had some impression of Aye, and there was even a hint of wariness and fear in her eyes.

Five years ago, she studied at the Saikai Academy and, like Natsuki, was a graduate of the school.

I witnessed the battle between Aye and Natsuki five years ago.

"Oh, by the way, he'll be our colleague from now on, let's go through the formalities together," Natsuki added.

"Really?!" Misaki Sasaki became excited, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Yotsuba Mahiro. She was so happy to be working with such a handsome young man.

"Stop being a fangirl, you idiot!"

Natsuki Minamiya picked up her fan and angrily tapped Misaki Sasaki's head a few times.

But the latter seemed to have gotten used to it and didn't feel anything at all.

As for Yotsuba Mahiro, he didn't react much, just watching Misaki Sasaki walk up to the computer and start operating it.

He knew Natsuki Minamiya's temperament well and had long guessed that Natsuki- chan would be domineering and make decisions for him.

After all, on the surface, both he and Aye are still under Natsuki -chan's supervision.

Misaki Sasaki connected to the computer and began processing the necessary paperwork.

During the conversation, I asked about the identities of the three of them.

They received answers from two witches and one human.

Upon receiving this answer, Misaki Sasaki was slightly taken aback, then looked at Natsuki Minamiya with a bewildered expression, as if to say, "This isn't in accordance with the rules, is it?"

It is indeed against the rules, after all, it is a demon registration certificate, which is only for demons, and no human has ever obtained such a thing.

However, Natsuki Minamiya insisted and forced Misaki Sasaki to log their information into the system.

There was nothing she could do; she couldn't offer an explanation.

If Yotsuba Mahiro could freely enter and leave the Prison Barrier, and even personally brought Aya Sengakuji and Kiriha Kisaki out of the prison, the trouble it would cause would only be greater.

"The formalities are complete. Congratulations on becoming a member of Itogami City!"

Misaki Sasaki gave them three bracelets, proof that they belonged to the demon race.

"Especially Mahiro- chan, please take good care of me from now on. Being a Demon Slayer is really tough, you know."

Misaki Sasaki looked at him with a look of great interest.

However, after accepting the bracelet, Mahiro was still somewhat puzzled.

"An attack magic master? Isn't that supposed to be a teacher?"

I have absolutely no idea what's going on.

To be precise, Natsuki Minamiya told him on the way that she was going to the Saikai Academy to be a teacher with her, but she didn't mention anything about becoming a magic master.

"Hmph, you asked for trouble."

Aye seemed to have anticipated this, letting out a rather mocking snort.

Natsuki, however, explained nonchalantly:

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, we're not only teachers, but also active-duty professional exorcists in the Special Zone Security Force."

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

What else could he say?

"Okay, whatever, it's not a big problem."

He'd never actually been a magic user before.

As for the teaching position, he naturally didn't give it up either. Natsuki Minamiya said that she would arrange a very suitable subject for him tomorrow.

As she spoke, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of Natsuki Minamiya's lips.

A flicker of pity crossed Misaki Sasaki's eyes.

Goodness gracious!

As Natsuki -chan's colleague, having worked together for so many years, she knew Natsuki -chan's temperament all too well, and it was obvious that Natsuki -chan in her current state didn't have any good intentions.

After that, the next step was to arrange for Yuuma Sengakuji's mother to transfer schools and be assigned to classes.

Even Aya Sengakuji wasn't spared; she was assigned to be a librarian in the academy.

To this end, Natsuki Minamiya also relaxed the restraint range, from the original 500 meters to 1 kilometer.

Not too far, and maintaining a suitable distance, made it impossible for Aya Sengakuji to escape.

Afterwards, everyone left, leaving him alone in the large office.

Since he hasn't been assigned any work yet, he has no choice but to stay here for the time being.

But that doesn't mean he has nothing to do.

He took out the ice coffin stored in the ring and placed it in the center of the office with a loud thud, while simultaneously summoning Est.

"Mahiro, is there something you need that you suddenly called me for?"

He pointed to the "Fairy's Coffin" that was emanating a chilling aura and asked, "If I were to release what's inside, what are your chances of subduing it?"

The Fourth Progenitor is violent and insane.

Mahiro understood this clearly when he was researching the materials.

The twelfth prototype, Avrora Florestina, is an exception among all the prototypes.

She is not only the vessel for the twelfth familiar Blue Ice of the Enchantress, but also the vessel for two souls.

One of them was eccentric, tyrannical, and rebellious.

The other one is the complete opposite; her docile, obedient, and timid demeanor makes it hard to associate her with the True Ancestor.

The former was the monitor of the Fourth Progenitor, artificially created by the Devas using "The Blue Ice of the Enchantress" as a base.

The latter is the First Primogenitor soul of the Fourth Progenitor, the true soul of the Fourth Progenitor who slew the gods in ancient times.

This is why, unlike other original bodies, she cannot awaken at will; this obedient girl is blocking that perverse being.

Stop her from going out and wreaking havoc on the world!

That's right, the gentle-natured number twelfth is the Watcher!

That's why he specifically summoned Est to make all the necessary preparations.

Est gazed at the icy coffin emanating a chilling aura, pondered for a long time, and then said with certainty:

"If Mahiro thing."

Est's little face remained completely expressionless as she said this.

She is proud.

They have greater confidence in their own abilities.

After all, she is the highest-ranking sword spirit, the Demon-Slaying Holy Sword, the sword of Est, the sword of Tiluminus Est, and the legendary holy sword that slays the Demon King, the guardian deity of the elven realm.

Although the being currently in question is indeed extraordinary, it is far from being beyond her ability to handle.

"Alright, I'm ready to begin."

He didn't rush to take action. Instead, he snapped his fingers, setting up a barrier in the office that resembled Prison Barrier.

Only then did he place his hand back on the coffin lid of the "Fairy's Coffin".

A bone-chilling cold emanated from his palm once more, but this time his expression remained unchanged, his pupils gradually turning crimson.

Shining brightly.

Ancient inscriptions outline an obscure magic circle.

The "Alpha Stigma" is activated!

"The Nihility!"

Sand.

In just a moment, the "Fairy's Coffin" that sealed the twelfth original body shattered and turned into dust.

The ice block emitted a white light, then exploded with a loud bang, scattering ice shards everywhere, crystal clear and translucent. The ice coffin was blasted into powder by the force, and pure white mist enveloped the girl inside, like an elf born from ice and snow.

But the moment it was freed from the "Fairy's Coffin" restraints, a terrifyingly dense chill suddenly erupted from it, spreading to every corner of the barrier. Ice spikes rose from the ground, instantly turning the clean and tidy office into an extremely cold hell!

At the same time, the entire Saikai Academy was also affected; the originally sweltering temperature plummeted to freezing point, and thick dark clouds gathered in the clear sky.

Pure white snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

The alarm bells were already blaring, instantly echoing throughout the entire academy!

That was an alarm bell used to detect magical fluctuations and prevent the presence of demons, but even without that bell, Natsuki Minamiya had already realized what was happening.

She stopped lecturing and turned to look out the window with a shocked and solemn expression.

"What happened?!"

Her gaze seemed to be fixed on her office through the window, or perhaps through the wall. The intense magical energy fluctuations from just now had come from there, and they were still continuing, showing no signs of weakening and even showing signs of increasing!

But at this moment, there was only that man in her office.

Could it be that...

Natsuki Minamiya seemed to have thought of something. While arranging for the other teachers to take refuge, she activated a spatial control magic and returned to her office.

They were simply kept outside the door.

She discovered that her office was enveloped by a spatial barrier!

Outside the barrier, she also sensed a terrifyingly cold aura and magical fluctuations, which were definitely at the True Ancestor level!

Not only that, this spatial barrier is exactly the same as her spatial control magic.

What's going on?

Without giving her a chance to think, she immediately opened a gap in the barrier and rushed into the room.

At first glance, she saw that her office was covered in frost, and everything in the room was frozen.

Except for one man.

He looks to be around eighteen years old and has a handsome face.

Who else could it be but Yotsuba Mahiro?

However, there was a young girl beside him, whose long silver hair was blown about by the cold air, looking so graceful and natural.

Her calm, serene face was as perfect as if it had been created by heaven.

Her temperament was both austere and pure; she was undeniably beautiful.

Most importantly, the girl possesses the same magical aura as Yotsuba Mahiro!

Could it be that this girl is a familiar (or a mythical beast)?

But when did humanoid familiars appear?

Just as she was pondering this, she inadvertently caught sight of another figure out of the corner of her eye.

A girl standing in the center of the office.

Her figure and age were similar to the girl beside Yotsuba Mahiro, and her appearance was equally exquisite. However, the difference was that the girl had long, iridescent hair with a golden base, which reflected different colors under the light.

Has the twelfth prototype been freed?

This was the first answer that came to Natsuki Minamiya, because when Yotsuba Mahiro led Aye to invade the MAR Research Institute, she also saw this girl, even though they were separated by an ice coffin at the time, she still remembered it clearly.

Just then, the twelfth prototype awoke.

She slowly opened her eyes, which were a pale blue, like that of an glacier!

She blinked her eyes wide as if she had just woken up, and when she saw the people in front of her, she was first confused and bewildered, and then became afraid.

"Ugh... Ah..."

With a terrified whimper, the chill that had been permeating the air vanished instantly, and even the massive magical fluctuations dissipated completely.

Instead, the girl looked terrified, frantically covering her chest with her hands and taking a few helpless steps back.

As he appears on the surface, he's just a powerless and helpless child.

"You..." The girl's expression made Mahiro feel a little strange.