A Person Who Cares for Humanity (Probably) / Each with Their Own Ulterior Motives

"I just can't concentrate on studying during school hours on weekends. I wonder if I can fully master 'Array' and 'Crystal' during the holidays."

It's generally quite difficult to fully master the Red Technique in just one spring break... but it might not be the case if the student is Yaochuan Guang.

Maybe you'll learn it.

But that's the point...

"Yaochuan Guang... maybe you should learn more slowly."

As she spoke, Cong Yu explained to Yaochuan Guang, who was full of doubt. "Think about it, those 'teacher' characters in comics and movies."

"Is it that after saying 'I have nothing more to teach you,' this person's role completely disappears?"

"She might have left the show in the TV series, but Hong Xiawu Hong no Kou won't leave; she'll definitely stay at home."

Upon hearing Cong Yu 'Cong Yu words, Yaochuan Guang immediately understood what she meant and was startled. "Teacher Hong is going to do something?!"

Upon hearing this, all the students around were startled.

What? Teacher Hong hasn't come to class for so long, so that's why...

?!!

Hong: "Achoo!"

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After the holiday, Hong returned to the school clinic and stared at the white bouquet on the desk, lost in thought for a long time.

Who exactly is spreading rumors that I'm dead?

Chapter 493 A Person with Humanity in Their Heart (Approximate)

"The 'self' principle of magic is similar to the magical sequence principle that determines the magical peptide chain... and many spells were born from this."

Takemikazuchi: "Aba aba..."

"Using magic to establish a spell that is unaffected by others and can freely influence oneself, ensuring complete control over the shortest possible distance."

Takemikazuchi: "Aba aba..."

"Whether or not one considers oneself, whether or not one examines oneself, is the premise for determining the basic structure and performance of the current technique."

Takemikazuchi: "Stunned--"

"..."

"Ahem, for example..."

The sickly-looking girl giving the lecture to Takemikazuchi was coughing as she explained the "Fabricated Illusion" technique to Takemikazuchi, dressed in a hospital gown.

"Long ago, the Vampire were at the height of their power because magical girls at that time had not yet established the concept of 'self'."

"The blood within magical girls has also become something that Vampire can use, even though it's their own."

"But after the theory of 'self' was born, magical girls knew that they should mark their spells and bodies with their own unique characteristics... so that they wouldn't be used by others."

"And what the 'Fabricated Illusion' is fabricating is this 'self,' a technique specifically used to deceive the world."

"..." What a troublesome course.

Takemikazuchi wagged its tail listlessly, wondering why it had to take such a troublesome class when all it wanted was to create something for itself to play with...

However, in order to create Little Tamamo later to annoy Tamamo, Takemikazuchi was forcing himself to study.

"Isn't it generally believed that whether a person is truly a person depends on two factors? One is objective, and the other is subjective..."

"You can categorize it as a material mode of existence and an informational fundamental attribute... that's the best way to distinguish them."

"Even if you are not the Takemikazuchi of Central City, Takemikazuchi, in terms of materiality... that is, in terms of existence, you are him."

"The duration of the deception, that is, the duration of its dissipation, depends on the realism and quantity of the 'illusion'."

"The more 'same person's' coexistence, the greater the difference in their authenticity, the sooner the world will become aware, and the sooner the illusion will dissipate... Your authenticity may already be infinitely close to 100%."

In other words, Takefutsu 76's existence time will probably be "infinitely long"... as long as it isn't killed.

At least that's what Vivi thinks.

As one of the few people who can learn to "Replica Phantom," her health is really not good... in fact, it could be described as weak.

Although the Purge Squad desperately wanted this powerful technique to become more widely available within the team, very few people were actually able to learn it.

Teaching can only be conducted when she is in good spirits.

I've probably had three or four classes...

Takefutsu 76 is smarter than anyone imagined... at least he can understand the human language they speak.

Rather, his technique can be considered barely at the beginner level, enough to barely create some small, worthless, and useless phantoms.

Maintaining the existence of "Tatefutsu 888" is a simple and easy task for Takefutsu 76... This shows that it has the talent to master the art of Replica Phantom.

At least that's what everyone thinks.

"Illusions can carry consciousness and gain power... Perhaps if Takemikazuchi's senses are sharp enough, he might be able to synesthetically connect with an illusory being."

Regarding the magical girl known as "Vivi" who was expressing her feelings, Takemikazuchi, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't...

I'm truly sorry for my lack of keen perception.

Damn it, I'm going to have to pull out my phone from under my belly later and complain about this to Cong Yu and the others.

As Takemikazuchi was thinking this, a magical girl walked in from outside the door, seemingly holding a cell phone.

Vivi immediately nodded respectfully and greeted the magical girl, "Good morning, Captain-Commander."

The magical girl, referred to as the Captain-Commander, nodded in response.

Then, the captain raised his phone, pointed it at Takemikazuchi and the magical girl, and said with a cold expression, "I want to take a few pictures."

Vivi was somewhat puzzled by this.

"Taking photos... is that for something?"

In response to Vivi's question, the Captain-Commander maintained the same indifference that Takemikazuchi had always felt he saw on the face of the blue magical girl beside Cong Yu.

"For the sake of Central City's salvation, I need to update the Cabinet and the Mayor on the progress of the plan so they can rest assured."

The captain said this, then added with a resolute expression, "And we hope they can provide our squad with sufficient financial support so that we... can continue to fight for humanity!"

Upon hearing the captain's words, Vivi, who had been sitting there motionless, immediately revealed an expression of longing.

Takemikazuchi, relying on his animalistic instincts, sensed that something was amiss... This was...

Do I have to pay to take photos?

Unaware that this situation was technically called "funding fraud," Takemikazuchi patted his belly with satisfaction, feeling that he was quite astute.

Afterwards, the captain tried several different angles but was still not satisfied with the photos.

He then looked at Vivi and "Tatefutsu 76" and gave them a simple instruction. "Could you please demonstrate our true strength...?"

This means something like...

Was it supposed to be "hourly special effects"?

After thinking it over, Takemikazuchi decided that it wouldn't hurt to lend a hand, so he condensed some purple-blue lightning bolts around himself.

"Snap!"

With the sound of the phone's built-in shutter, the captain, who had successfully captured the image, nodded in satisfaction. "Excellent, it's exactly the same as the King of Central City."

Completely unexpectedly, the "Takefutsu 76" in front of him was the genuine Captain-Commander of Takemikazuchi, and he felt that this matter was definitely settled.

The captain could already picture the cabinet ministers' ecstatic reaction upon seeing the photos and documents; they probably thought they would soon be able to oust the weirdo again and once more rule Japan.

But to be honest, even the commander-in-chief himself hadn't figured out what to do next. After all, weapons have to be obedient.

But the Captain-Commander doesn't think it's possible to do something like "[Takefutsu 76, go and eliminate the Monster King]".

However, she was very cunning and never mentioned this in the PowerPoint presentation...

Everyone who sees the PowerPoint presentation will subconsciously feel that the "weapons" are actually completely under the control of the Purge Squad.

By default, the "Takefutsu 76" text surrounding the PowerPoint presentation is obedient.

That's not actually the case.

We gave the PowerPoint presentation to the cabinet ministers, and now they expect us to actually implement it? How come you get all the good stuff?

No way!

Unless you pay more!

"Okay, okay, that way we can definitely fool them..."

As he said this, the captain abruptly stopped, then continued without pausing, "It was a lie... hoping for the support of the cabinet members."

With that, the Captain-Commander left the room.

Vivi gazed at the Captain-Commander's departing figure with admiration, unable to help but exclaim, "Captain-Commander, you truly have humanity in your heart."

Takemikazuchi: "..."

Although I don't know what the other party is up to, I feel that it's not human... or at least not just human.

Chapter 494 Each with their own ulterior motives

Good morning, Miss Masterpiece.

As Cong Yu spoke, she walked into the room of the "Masterpiece"... It was so familiar, it felt like a lifetime ago.

It feels like the last time I said "Good morning, Hong" and walked into this room was just recently.

But actually, a long time has passed.

In that case, it feels like I can quickly transition back to an era I'm familiar with... Will all the people I used to know be reborn?

Thinking this, Cong Yu opened the door to the room behind her.

"Masterpiece" didn't respond to Cong Yu's greeting; she just kept flipping through her book... looking every bit the literary young girl.

He's probably some kind of cultured person...

If we ignore the fact that the other person is intently looking at a comic that they actually... stole... from the BOSS...

What, <Monthly Jimp Magi>? Isn't that the manga magazine where my manga is serialized...?

Oh right, this month's update...

Fortunately, I still have a few days to draw.

Are you getting used to living here? Or do you really want to go home?

Cong Yu asked this question, and to his reply, "Masterpiece" calmly replied, "It's alright."

As he said this, "Masterpiece" flipped through the comic book in his hand. "It's the same everywhere... The Purge Squad isn't home either."

Oh dear, this is really something.

I had a feeling of seeing my past self again... It was an unexpected and somewhat embarrassing feeling, but not entirely incomprehensible.

What has already happened, will surely happen again.

"Then you can stay here without worry."

Cong Yu said casually, then sat down and picked up another comic book. "You can just read a comic for now... If you get bored, just say so, and I'll bring you something else."

"Masterpiece" glanced at Cong Yu, then briefly replied, "Oh, I see."

She kept her head down, looking at the comic book in her hands, not seeming like someone who liked to talk... or perhaps she didn't know what to say.

Cong Yu decided not to continue the conversation.

After all, if Cong Yu had free time, he would probably be playing games at home with Yaochuan Guang and the others, so he must have come here for something important.

"Regarding the 'Anti-King' project, besides the 'Replica Phantom' project, what other projects are there?"

In response to Cong Yu's question, "Masterpiece" pondered for a moment before speaking, "There are many... a great many projects proceeding simultaneously in multiple directions."

Multiple directions?

"It sounds like you have plenty of funds."

Cong Yu asked, somewhat puzzled, because logically speaking, even if the Purge Squad was a "department-type" team...