Dr. Mei's reassurance stirred faint ripples in his heart, but when Shadow Blade recalled what those people had promised them, he made up his mind.
I'm sorry, Dr. Mei, but I still believe Poison Pupa's future should be in our own hands.
Gray Serpent's Growth and the Rising Undercurrent
"How many times has this been?"
Sakura had always strictly followed the training she had received. Performing a blood flick before sheathed her blade had become an instinctive habit for her.
Yet the biting wind coiling around Cold Hell Ice Sky froze the bloodstains on it into solid ice, making her somewhat irritated.
Partly because they interfered with the motion of returning her sword to its sheath, and partly because they awakened certain unpleasant memories.
Normally, Sakura would not use Cold Hell Ice Sky against humans.
But against the inhuman thing before her, something that would not die no matter how many times it was killed, she would never let down her guard.
"You have attempted to erase me personally six times in total. You have destroyed my organizations and taken my life along the way eleven times."
"This time as well, I must trouble you. As always."
Sakura ignored the man's words and began carefully clearing the ice from her blade.
"I am still on a mission. My time is limited."
"If, like last time, you only want to talk to me... make it quick."
"I am not in the mood to kill you today. And even if I kill you, you will not truly die... It would only be a waste of time."
"No, please kill me once more. The journey here was simply far too long."
"This shell is not worth cherishing. Returning by this method is more efficient for me."
"..."
"Fine. I do not care... But