Feidao: Please, Help Me

How can we tolerate being tricked like this?

"Natsuki -chan, I think we should just throw this guy in jail."

Natsuki Minamiya, unusually, didn't correct his form of address and even nodded in approval.

"Hmm, I think that's acceptable. Assisting terrorists in destroying an artificial island is a very serious offense; it seems the only option is to arrest and imprison him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Natsuki waved the folding fan in her hand.

The void chains that surged forth from all sides rushed toward Vatler.

In the original story, even knowing the lie, Natsuki Minamiya wouldn't be able to take action against this guy, because behind Vatler stands the First Progenitor Lost Warlord, and besides her, there's only a useless Fourth Progenitor on Itogami Island.

But the situation is different now.

Leaving aside Yotsuba Mahiro, who is completely comparable to a True Ancestor, there are also the twelve free-roaming Familiars, plus her good friend Aya Sengakuji.

Would she still be afraid?

Would you even consider those unnecessary things?

Obviously not.

Vatler, who was tightly bound by chains, changed his expression and tried his best to break free, but still failed.

Narakvera was able to break free of the chains because they were weapons created by the gods, while he, Vatler, was merely a vampire; how could he possibly withstand the power of the Chains of Commandment?

Even the unique atomization ability of the D type cannot be used at all.

Moreover, Natsuki Minamiya also controls the Prison Barrier in the void. Although he is known as the number one vampire below the True Ancestor, he can never escape the Prison Barrier guarded by the Void Witch.

"Oh dear, I'm the victim, and I represent the War King's Domain. Do you want to provoke the old man?"

When force failed, Vatler chose to take a different approach, invoking his grandfather's name and hoping that Natsuki Minamiya would spare him out of respect for the First True Ancestor.

Unfortunately, Natsuki Minamiya has always been someone who won't listen to either soft or hard tactics.

"Are you still going to pretend to be a victim? You really need to learn a lesson."

As she spoke, the Natsuki tightened the chains. Vatler's body could not withstand the power of the Chains of Commandment, and he burst into a cloud of blood mist, his neck snapping into a bizarre bend.

Vatler groaned in pain; if it weren't for his vampire constitution, he would probably be dead already.

"Throw it in," Mahiro said expressionlessly.

"Um."

That Natsuki nodded and, while Vatler was still recovering, slipped a bracelet onto his wrist.

Instantly, a magic circle appeared behind him, tearing the void apart, and countless chains spread out, binding Vatler tightly and dragging him into the void.

A faint ripple appeared on the distant sea, revealing the silhouette of an ancient castle fortress.

Its size is comparable to a quarter of Itogami Island.

Then, like a mirage, it disappeared as the ripples subsided.

This was the first time he had ever seen the exterior of the Prison Barrier.

To be honest, aside from being a bit gloomy, he quite liked its size and layout.

"Speaking of which, Aye has now completely escaped the Prison Barrier. Natsuki- chan, wouldn't you like to escape this permanent cage?"

Gazing at the disappearing silhouette on the distant sea, Mahiro suddenly asked a question.

His question caught Natsuki off guard. Her petite figure stiffened slightly, and she turned to look at him with a serious expression.

"I know what you're up to. I'll allow you to do anything as long as it doesn't harm Itogami Island. But don't even think about interfering with my main body or the Prison Barrier!"

"Yes, yes, if you don't want to get involved, then don't. Why get so angry?"

Mahiro shrugged, looking indifferent.

However, Natsuki snorted coldly, then picked up her fan and lightly tapped his forehead, saying:

"Also, don't call me Natsuki- chan!"

He rubbed his forehead and said softly:

"Okay, Natsuki -chan, I understand, Natsuki- chan."

Enraged by his nonchalant attitude, Natsuki Minamiya left immediately, intending to return to the guard unit and have them clean up the mess and handle the aftermath.

To be honest, there's one thing that Yotsuba Mahiro still can't figure out.

Why is Natsuki -chan so obsessed with the Prison Barrier?

At first, he thought that this was a Natsuki Minamiya castle cage that Aya Sengakuji, so that Aye would be imprisoned in the castle for eternity, at the cost of her own eternal slumber.

But now it seems that's not the case.

Was it for a sense of justice?

Or is it simply to protect the people of Itogami Island?

I feel the latter should be more likely, but that's none of his business.

Even if they verbally promise not to touch the Prison Barrier, it doesn't mean they won't actually do it.

His hands and feet had their own ideas; what could he do?

You're right, aren't you?

Not long after Natsuki Minamiya left, and Mahiro was about to leave as well, Asagi Aiba suddenly ran out of a nearby warehouse, carrying her laptop.

"Shin- Mahiro, I've cracked the program that caused Narakvera to stop working. It should be able to help you!"

Asagi, Asagi held the laptop up to him. The screen was filled with a dense array of instruction symbols.

Mahiro scratched his face awkwardly.

"Uh... I should say that the situation outside, Narakvera, has already been resolved?"

"I know."

Asagi looked at him with a "What are you talking about?" expression and spoke again, "But the Narakvera mobile suits deployed this time shouldn't be all of them, right? Among these mobile suits, there is still a Mother Unit that is in a dormant state."

It seems that this actually happened in the original work.

I remember the last machine Jadex deployed, the one that was ultimately destroyed by the combined attack of [Regulus Aurum] and [Al-Nasl Minium], was the Matrix.

However, judging from Asagi Aiba's enthusiastic demeanor, she didn't seem to be aiming to destroy Narakvera at all.

"What do you want to do?" Mahiro asked instinctively.

It would have been better if I hadn't asked, because Asagi Aiba immediately became excited.

"Mahiro, what do you think about us taking control of Narakvera?"

"?"

Mahiro didn't quite understand what she meant and slowly typed a question mark, while Asagi Aiba continued to explain:

"That means I will decipher all of Narakvera's instruction programs and then secretly preserve Narakvera's original code."

After all, it's an unearthed artifact, a biological weapon from ancient times. I think it would be a shame to just destroy it like this..."

After hearing Mahiro exclaimed, "Wow!"

When did you, with your thick Asagi Aiba, become so bold?

They actually dared to embezzle such biological weapons?

No, it seems Asagi has always been very bold; otherwise, how did she earn the title of "Electronic Empress"...?

Moreover, what she said makes sense.

Rather than destroying it, it's better to keep this bio-weapon that can learn and evolve on its own. Besides, his Guardian Mech is just gathering dust in the warehouse.

Take it back to the research team on Mashima Island and have them disassemble it and study it carefully. Maybe they can even merge the two.

The two hit it off immediately and prepared to take away the mother machine, including the control tablets, hidden on the Oceanus Grave II cruise ship.

Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the highest building on Itogami Island, a slender figure stood on the edge of the rooftop, gazing into the distance.

Her long, pale green hair swayed in the wind, and her pupils reflected the emerald color of a deep lake.

She faced the sea breeze and spoke softly:

"So you're back after all. This fake steel land is definitely more fascinating, with so many more interesting things..."

As she spoke, the Third Gada Kukokan, slowly narrowed her eyes, her gaze falling on the edge of Itogami Island, gradually approaching Yotsuba Mahiro on the Oceanus Grave II cruise ship.

He murmured emotionlessly:

"... You really do look a lot like that man."

"Whether it's their fighting style or their behavior."

"Equally powerful."

"The same unconventional approach."

"Just as infuriating..."

"But the difference is..."

"You have firmly grasped the Fourth Progenitor of the Watchers in your hands."

"You will not give in."

"The struggle will only continue forever."

"That feeling is still quite nostalgic..."

Her voice was very soft, like the melodious and precious sound of a zither, vanishing in an instant with the wind.

As her eyes darted around, in the endless, seemingly eternal time, a hint of longing appeared in Gada Kukokan's eyes.

It was dusk.

Yotsuba Mahiro brought Est home.

Upon arriving in the first-floor living room, they discovered an uninvited guest—

A plain-looking girl wearing the Saikai Academy school uniform, with her hair tied in two braids and round-framed glasses.

Mahiro patted Est on the back, gesturing for her to go play with Avrora Florestina and Nagisa Akatsuki.

He, on the other hand, sat opposite the country girl, a smile on his face, and joked:

"Oh, this is truly a rare sight. I never expected that the esteemed Lord Koyomi Himgari, the head of the Three Saints, would have the leisure to grace my humble abode with his presence."

"..."

Faced with his sarcasm, Koyomi Himgari simply pursed her lips tightly.

Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her cheeks were flushed with an unnatural, alluring blush, but her eyes blazed with fury like a volcanic eruption as she stared intently at the man before her.

After what seemed like an eternity, she finally suppressed her resentment and spoke in her usual calm tone:

"Haven't you tormented me enough already, haven't you?"

"What?" Mahiro his head and looked at the girl in confusion.

"I'm saying, the curse you placed on me has tormented me for so long, hasn't it been enough? Can you help me break it?"

"Oh~"

Upon hearing her explanation, Mahiro suddenly understood.

If the other party hadn't brought it up, he would have completely forgotten about it.

Only...

"Ms. Koyomi Himgari, your attitude doesn't sound like you're asking for a favor."

As soon as he finished speaking, Scarlet Rice immediately stepped down from his seat and lowered his head.

Please.

His posture, attitude, and decisiveness were all somewhat unexpected.