'Is this guy… a chuunibyou?'
Such chuunibyou-filled declarations gave Inaba Tsukiyo goosebumps. For some reason, Inaba Tsukiyo recalled a certain unpleasant past event.
However… being chosen by a god, this feeling was similar to how she was chosen by alaya to go to other worlds and resolve crises caused by abnormal energy.
Could this guy also be such a character? Sent by the world's consciousness to save the world? But no matter how she thought about it, this guy seemed more like the type to destroy the world.
"Gods? Such things don't exist in this world. You only survived by luck. Don't attribute things that science can't explain to gods."
"No, absolutely not. This is definitely a gift from the divine! Don't you also possess that power? That is proof; this is the power bestowed upon us by the divine."
To display his power, the man clapped his hands. The door to the adjacent room suddenly burst open, and a large group of massive zombies appeared beside the man.
Like their king, these zombies showed no aggressive movements, standing obediently behind the man.
The ability to control zombies—this was not a good thing. This guy had clearly also acquired abnormal energy, but his abilities were not being used for good.
Moreover, if this ability only controlled zombies, it would be fine, but if it could also control ordinary humans, then this guy would be a complete hidden danger, one that absolutely had to be dealt with.
"Are you showing off your power to me, Mr. Unknown? If that's your goal, then congratulations, you've succeeded. I do feel your power to control these guys. So… can we end this meaningless conversation? She doesn't have that much time to talk about such boring things with you here. I have very important things to do."
Inaba Tsukiyo wasn't sure where the main source of abnormal energy was, but she believed it was hidden somewhere in this place. As long as she dealt with this guy, she would have plenty of time to find it.
"Really… are girls nowadays all so impatient? Don't you think we could cooperate?"
"Cooperate on what? Using your power to become king of this world? Have you watched too much 'Titanic'? Hmm? Why do I know about this?"
Inaba Tsukiyo hadn't watched any movies since losing her eyesight, and she hadn't even watched much TV, so how did she remember this movie?
However, that wasn't the point. The point was that this guy actually wanted to use this power to become the king of the world? Heh heh~ As expected of a villain, or rather, is every villain's dream to conquer the world?
"Setting aside whether your dream of becoming king of the world will come true, even if you could achieve your dream, what would you rely on to rule? The fear brought by zombies? Or do you want your subjects to be those chunks of flesh that only make 'ugh ugh' noises all day and walk around, with a so-called beauty on each side, their faces highly decomposed?"
She hadn't realized this guy had such a heavy taste. Although the phenomenon of 'moe' zombie girls wasn't uncommon in Neon, a zombie girl, and a highly decomposed version at that… Big shot… big shot… can't afford to provoke, can't afford to provoke. Big shot smokes premium cigarettes.
"No, just like these guys, humans need to evolve. In the new world, humans also need to become stronger. Backward humans will only be eliminated. I have found a way for humans to successfully evolve. And… I know you must have found this place by following that energy, right?"
This guy… he really knew something. Or rather, it wasn't a coincidence that he possessed the ability to control zombies.
Even she only knew about the abnormal energy because alaya told her. Since he clearly understood the energy, then that energy must not be on him, or only a part of it was on him.
'Strike first.'
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't know if this guy had any other trump cards she wasn't aware of. Now was the best time to deal with him.
[Shukuchi]
Her body moved forward rapidly, the ten-meter distance covered in a single step. Inaba Tsukiyo instantly arrived in front of the opponent, mikazuki munechika already drawn.
However, just as she was about to strike, a strong sense of danger made her body tremble, and she immediately rolled to the side.
[Thud!]
The ground where Inaba Tsukiyo had just stood suddenly exploded, and a 'man' with a strong body stood in front of the man.
The sense of danger Inaba Tsukiyo had felt clearly came from this guy.
Although the powerful muscle lines put some pressure on Inaba Tsukiyo, even the strongest muscles couldn't withstand sword attacks.
Inaba Tsukiyo had thought this before, and she wasn't wrong, but when a bone emerged from the giant's palm and blocked her attack, she was stunned.
Even having become a zombie, this was too illogical. To grow bones from one's hand—didn't he worry about not having enough bones for his body's strength?
The bone in the palm blocked Inaba Tsukiyo's attack. The other hand clenched and smashed down hard towards Inaba Tsukiyo.
[Standing Jump]
With a light jump, her body flashed to the side. The ground was shattered by the blow, and at the same time, the arm got stuck in the floor.
[Iaido Slash]
Several consecutive slashes were made in an instant, and the thick arm was cut into several pieces.
While using Iaido Slash, she added her own magic power to strengthen the attack, making the opponent's sturdy bones seem completely ineffective.
Even with his arm cut open, the giant didn't cry out in pain. He merely raised his other hand, intending to attack.
But before that, Inaba Tsukiyo had already swung her tachi, cutting off the opponent's head and dealing with this troublesome enemy.
These actions were completed in just a few short seconds. It seemed like a lot had happened, but it was only a matter of seconds, yet this brief time was enough to decide the outcome.
"It's over!"
"Yes, it's over. My dear lady. Or rather, it was already over from the very beginning."
Even with his giant dealt with, the man showed no sign of urgency, even appearing confident of victory, which left Inaba Tsukiyo a bit confused.
Suddenly, Inaba Tsukiyo felt a strong suction force. Caught off guard, mikazuki munechika flew out of her hand.
"Did you think I wouldn't take any precautions after seeing the surveillance footage? As a swordswoman, without your weapon, you have no way to fight. You're just a slightly larger kitten with its teeth pulled."
Holding Inaba Tsukiyo's mikazuki munechika, the man looked at Inaba Tsukiyo mockingly. He had already planned his method of dealing with her before Inaba Tsukiyo even arrived.
Inaba Tsukiyo's primary combat method was sword skills. Her superb swordsmanship could easily deal with even zombies. To seal Inaba Tsukiyo's sword, he chose to simply snatch it away.
With modern high-tech equipment, there were countless ways to take Inaba Tsukiyo's sword. A powerful electromagnet was the simplest method.
"...You are a truly strange gentleman, installing such things in your office. How afraid are you of someone with a gun appearing to threaten you?"
Although her weapon was snatched, Inaba Tsukiyo wasn't overly flustered. Even without her weapon, Inaba Tsukiyo wasn't without ways to fight.
Her Right hand extended flat, her Left hand tucked into her armpit, striking a pose similar to the Right Dragonfly. This was an opening stance adapted from the Jigen-ryū's Right Dragonfly.
Seeing that Inaba Tsukiyo still had no intention of giving up, the man was clearly displeased and directly ordered other zombies to attack Inaba Tsukiyo.
She refused a toast and chose a forfeit. He had kindly wanted to share this world with Inaba Tsukiyo, someone who thought like him, but she didn't appreciate it.
If you can't figure it out, then there's no need for you to live.
"One on the left, two on the right. Not many, let's see where their weak points are first."
Using magic power to enhance her physical abilities, Inaba Tsukiyo dodged the first zombie's attack and kicked the zombie's kneecap hard with her right leg.
With a cracking sound, the zombie's kneecap was shattered by Inaba Tsukiyo's delicate little foot, and its unsupported leg immediately tumbled to the ground.
Even if they aren't afraid of injury, they still possess basic human characteristics. By destroying certain major joints, they can be controlled.
The arm and knee joints are crucial areas. Inaba Tsukiyo's method for dealing with zombies, which she taught Kurumi, was to first attack the zombie's knees. Once the zombie was half-kneeling, then attack its head.
Although these zombies still have some intelligence, by subtly utilizing movement, one can completely make these guys' attacks hit their own kind.
Just like now, another zombie, preparing to attack Inaba Tsukiyo, punched directly into the head of a third zombie that was making a 'Happy New Year' gesture.
The immense force caused the zombie's skull to burst open instantly. This forced friendly fire made the man cover his head in exasperation.
The zombie looked at its fallen comrade, then at the gushing blood, and seemed to tilt its head in confusion, completely surprised that it had hit its own kind.
The other two zombies used similar methods. Finally, the two giants met a 'passionate' end, concluding with a 'face-slapping' duel between men, even collapsing together in the end.
Originally, she had only intended to have one zombie take out another, then expend a little effort to deal with the last one. She hadn't expected them to engage in such a friendly exchange without her intervention.
"Are these the guards you arranged to be by your side? It seems they finished without me needing to lift a finger. They didn't even use weapons. Are they here for comedic relief?"
"..."
Well, even the person involved didn't know what to say. After all, these three big guys looked like they were there for a laugh, but he couldn't laugh at all.
"Since you've given me such a warm welcome, I should reciprocate properly."
She instantly appeared beside the man, her delicate hand resting on his waist, a faint smile on her face.
"Don't worry, the pain will only last a moment. It will pass quickly."
"Wait!"
[Thump!!]
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