Chapter 212
Previously, when I acted as a puppet, I didn't need to waste any extra energy. Now, the feeling of controlling my physical body and controlling a puppet are completely different.
"It's definitely more convenient to use puppets."
Nangong Nayue said with a frown.
Upon seeing this, Himeragi Yukina and Sayaka Kirasaka, who were already stunned, finally came to their senses.
"So the urban legends of Itogami Island are true. Not only does the Prison Barrier exist, but its guardian is also the Witch of the Gap."
Sayaka Kirasaka was deeply moved.
Only a few people know the secret of the Prison Barrier; she had only heard rumors and hearsay.
"You little brats from the Lion King Organization, when the Three Saints sent you here, didn't they teach you what manners are?"
Nangong Nayue's tone remained unfriendly.
"But looking into your clear yet foolish eyes, I know you've been kept in the dark. Those guys will stop at nothing to achieve their goals."
Upon hearing this, Sayaka Kirasaka and Himeragi Yukina both froze.
As a witch who paid the price of guarding the Prison Barrier by making a pact with the demon, she is indeed very similar to the two girls who were raised as a sword witch and a dance master from childhood, regardless of their wishes.
In terms of having no other choice, there isn't much difference between the witch and the Lion King Organization.
However, they sensed not only mockery from Nangong Nayue's tone, but also a touch of pity.
Would a witch who needs to sleep year-round to guard a prison turn around and pity those who can move freely?
Just then...
Buzz--!
The church began to tremble irregularly.
As if it had been through an earthquake, large cracks were visible on the interior walls of the church.
The spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly, and the wall's structural integrity had clearly reached its limit.
Because the witch has awakened from her dream, the imaginary world constructed within the dream has begun to collapse, and the true Prison Barrier is about to appear.
Ren and his group left before the sanctuary collapsed and came to the open space outside.
In the eyes of Yukina and Sayaka Kirasaka, the wall that had been piled up to the point where Gento looked up collapsed like an avalanche.
The impact of the collapse caused the artificial land to shake violently.
Her vision was obscured by flying debris and dust, and the spot where Nangong Nayue had been sitting became a chaotic darkness, as if space itself had been torn apart.
"Mr. Ren."
Before Himeragi Yukina could even wonder why the sanctuary had collapsed, she looked up and saw a military fortress covered by thick walls and barbed wire slowly emerge from the ruins shrouded in dark smoke and dust.
This place, resembling a prison, is more secure than any prison in the world.
Like a hedgehog, even its top is firmly locked up.
However, just as this idea was conceived in her mind...
Atop the towering spearhead of the Prison Barrier, figure after figure appeared.
At the same time.
A chilling killing intent, so intense it sent shivers down the girls' spines, emanated from the illusory figure.
A chilling sensation, like being stared at by a venomous snake, made Yukina and Sayaka Kirasaka unconsciously tense up.
Once the Prison Barrier, which had been swaying like a mirage, had completely stabilized, the two were able to clearly see the figures of the people on the city wall.
There were six figures standing on the dark prison wall.
An old man, a woman, a middle-aged man in armor, a gentleman in a top hat, a short young man with straight hair, and a slender young man in ancient costume.
Although they are no different from ordinary people in terms of age and appearance, how many of those who end up in prison are truly innocent?
"Are they all... criminals?"
As if resisting this chilling killing intent, Himeragi Yukina threw off her guitar case and took out the Sekkarou.
Kirasaka Sayaka also drew her longbow, her eyes fixed solemnly on the ominous figures.
Two girls stood directly in front of Ren, one on his left and one on his right, clearly intending to protect the important person behind him.
This scene made Ren admire the two of them even more.
Knowing they were outnumbered, they still bravely stepped forward to fulfill their duties as bodyguards, which made Ren, who had originally planned to take care of these small fry, stand still.
These girls need to be given a chance to shine.
Besides, girls fighting is quite a sight to behold.
At the same time.
The criminals, who had escaped thanks to Nangong Nayue's awakening, focused their attention on these few individuals.
Against the backdrop of a dark prison, their presence created an atmosphere so heavy and somber that it almost froze over.
"Heh, you hateful Witch of the Gap! Although I can't explain what happened, the fact that you, as the key to the Prison Barrier, have awakened means that something is wrong with you, isn't it?!"
The gentleman, wearing a top hat, appeared to be around forty years old. Beneath his well-made suit was the physique of a bodybuilder, yet his tailcoat also gave him an impression of intellect and gentleness.
However, his eyes, burning with fierce anger, were fixed on Ren and his group, and the murderous aura emanating from his body was almost tangible.
After all, for the criminals within the Prison Barrier, the Witch of the Gap who imprisoned them in this dark and sunless Prison Barrier was someone whose anger could not be satisfied even if they were torn to pieces.
"The feeling of still being shackled proves that the sealing mechanism of the Prison Barrier still exists. Until we kill the Witch of the Gap and make the Prison Barrier disappear completely, we are not truly free."
One of the ragged old men spoke up.
"Hehe, since that's the case, the first thing we need to do after we get out is much easier. We just need to kill the witch over there. But let's discuss this: before we kill her, could I have some fun with her?"
The woman who uttered these words was a woman with violet hair. The zipper under her leather jumpsuit was pulled up almost to her navel, revealing a large expanse of round, full breasts, and giving her an aura of lewdness.
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"Hmph, torturing the witch of the gaps? That sounds pretty good, but not killing her is indeed a troublesome matter. I can't guarantee it. After all, the long prison life has dulled my body, and I might not be able to control my strength well as the target of my rehabilitation training."
The person who said this was a young man with a messy, flowing hairstyle and dressed in trendy clothes, resembling a "punk" or "emo" style.
However, he is actually one of the last descendants of the ancient Heavenly Tribe, and also a superhuman.
Upon hearing this, the other criminals nodded silently, seemingly reaching a consensus on killing Nangong Nayue.
"Wait! I won't let you commit any more crimes!"
Himeragi Yukina knew that these figures were the most vicious criminals in the Prison Barrier, so she lowered her expression and raised the Sekkarou as a warning.
"Since you're a criminal, you'd better obediently return to the Prison Barrier, or you'll bear the consequences."
Kirasaka Sayaka has already entered battle stance, her Demon-Slaying Bow nocked and drawn.
The two women remained dignified even when facing an enemy several times their size.
"Huh? What are you saying, little girl?"
It seems that they were completely unaware of the presence of anyone except for Nangong Nayue.
The six criminals all showed deep disdain and contempt upon hearing the two girls' statements.
"Shutora, don't underestimate them just because they're young. They're demon-hunting officers from the Lion King Organization, and they're skilled fighters."
One of the bespectacled, gloomy young men dressed in ancient costume spoke coldly.
His voice was filled with suppressed hatred.
When he glanced at the Sekkarou in Himeragi Yukina's hand, a mocking smile appeared on his face, "Heh, the Lion King Organization is still the same as before, no different from what we've done."
"Whoever you are?! Please return to the Prison Barrier; your presence threatens the safety of the world."
Himeragi Yukina's expression froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered.
"Meiga, why waste your breath on these trash!"
Shutora spoke impatiently, simultaneously striking a high-flying pose with his right arm.
The killing intent emanating from him was extremely strong, but surprisingly, there was no trace of magic or spiritual power.
However, at that moment, Himeragi Yukina suddenly tensed up and quickly raised the Sekkarou horizontally above her head.
Immediately afterwards, a violent gust of wind that made the atmosphere roar suddenly descended!
A deafening roar, like a hammer striking, rang out, accompanied by the squeaks of the Sekkarou. The powerful wind forced the girl to kneel on the ground to withstand the immense force.
"Yukina?!"
Kirasaka Sayaka, who was also suppressed by the strong wind, cried out in surprise.
"What kind of ability is this?"
Himeragi Yukina was astonished.
The Sekkarou in her hand possessed a special ability to nullify both magic and spiritual power; however, it withstood the opponent's attacks without leaving a trace.
If the Sekkarou hadn't been designed from the outset with the goal of killing True Ancestors and Gods, any ordinary weapon would have been cleaved in two by this storm on the spot.
But Shutra himself shared the same surprised expression as Himeragi Yukina.
"What's going on? That broken spear actually withstood my Raging Storm Shatter Axe!?"
He clearly hadn't expected that his deadly attack would be blocked by a seemingly defenseless girl like Yukina.
Hearing what the other person was saying, Ren couldn't help but chuckle.
The name of this move certainly lives up to that flamboyant outfit; even the name of the move is so arrogant.
Someone who didn't know better might think it was some kind of finishing move.
"Who?! Who's laughing?!"
Shutora has a terrible temper.
Having the bloodline of the Heavenly Tribe, he considered himself superior to others.
In addition, he had been imprisoned for nearly ten years, and his suppressed emotions could not be relieved or released. Now that he had finally escaped, he was ready to let the world feel the pain he had endured over the years. However, on his first attempt, he was not only blocked by a little girl, but was also ridiculed on the spot.
Who can tolerate this?!
"Sorry, it was a bit funny, I couldn't help myself."
Ren raised his hand to answer honestly.
"Fine! Very well! It's amazing you can still laugh even when you're about to die! You've made me lose face in front of so many people, so I'll show you something real!"
Faced with Ren's merciless mockery, Shutora became like an enraged hyena, howling and raising his wrist.
At the same time, an even more terrifying killing intent was gathering.
"Mr. Ren, Sayaka Kirasaka and I will handle these criminals. Please take Miss Nangong and leave first."
Yukina, who had stood up with the help of the Sekkarou, spoke with a fearless expression.
"That's right, you should take her away. Don't let Yukina's good intentions go to waste!"
Kirasaka Sayaka echoed this sentiment.
Although she kept talking badly about Sayaka Kirasaka Ren behind his back, Sayaka, as a professional dancer, always kept her personal and professional life separate.
Of course, unlike Himeragi Yukina, she wasn't worried that Ren would be harmed by these criminals; she simply didn't want Ren to take action, lest it cause even greater damage to Itogami Island.
Of course, there might be some concern involved.
Ren was deeply moved by this. "In that case, these guys are yours to handle."
"..."
Himeragi Yukina looked at Ren and nodded seriously.
Sayaka Kirasaka, however, did not expect that Ren would agree so readily, without even the slightest hesitation.
Then, before Nangong Nayue could react, Ren scooped her up with a dark hand.
Although she is now in physical form, Nangong Nayue's body remains remarkably light.
Nangong Nayue didn't react at first, but suddenly opened her eyes wide after she lay down in Ren's arms.
But perhaps because they were too shocked, they did not make any move or say anything for a moment.