After the alarm sounded, Yoshino saw everyone in the surrounding park quickly run to the nearby shelters. However, according to Yoshino's calculations, if they retreated at that speed, they would definitely be affected by the Spatial Quake. And it was unknown if this phenomenon was happening elsewhere.
'If the Spatial Quake were to activate, then the buildings in this area and any people who hadn't evacuated would all be affected.' Yoshino looked at the distorted space in the air and the gradually expanding dark purple sphere. If it expanded to a certain extent, all the surrounding buildings would be impacted.
The most important issue was the safety of those who had not evacuated. The thought that the casualties from this Spatial Quake would all be attributed to the Spirits made Yoshino's eyes change.
"No! I must prevent it from activating. If Itsuka Kotori could block a Spatial Quake in the original story, then I can definitely do it too." Throwing her sketchbook to the ground, Yoshino reached out and concentrated her spirit energy. Her casual clothes transformed into a green spirit dress cloak, and she extended her hand towards the large, dark purple sphere in the sky, slowly calculating the power she needed to gather.
"I remember it was said in the original story that as long as a Spatial Quake is struck with a shock of the same magnitude at the moment it occurs, they can cancel each other out. This way, the Spatial Quake won't cause any damage to Tengu City. Shiina, help me calculate how much energy is needed. I want to stop this disaster!" Although buildings are quickly repaired after every Spatial Quake, Yoshino wanted to prevent it. Because this was a disaster caused by the Spirits' arrival, and as a Spirit, she had a responsibility to stop it!
"...You're really headstrong. Everyone has already evacuated. Even if the Spatial Quake happens, it won't affect you at all." Shaking her head, Shiina stared at the sphere in the sky that was about to touch the buildings, rapidly analyzing data and simultaneously linking it to Yoshino's brain. "But I am Yoshino's hero, Shiina! As Yoshino's hero, how can I not listen to Yoshino's little wish? It's just a Spatial Quake! Watch me eliminate it!"
Then, after quickly calculating the necessary data, Yoshino had already prepared her power a few seconds before the attack was about to hit.
"Now!" Just as the dark purple sphere was about to touch the building! Yoshino's hand emitted an identical burst of energy that collided with it. After the two forces canceled each other out, the energy of the Spatial Quake transformed into a harmless wind and dissipated into the air of Tengu City. Just like that, Tengu City's Spatial Quake alarm stopped because the Spatial Quake had vanished.
Seeing that no damage had occurred, Yoshino breathed a sigh of relief. She knew this was her first time doing something like this, and if Shiina hadn't helped with the calculations, she really wouldn't have been able to handle it.
At 15,000 meters above Tengu City, Ratatoskr, which had been monitoring the situation in Tengu City, also became aware of the Spatial Quake. They had originally planned to routinely check the damage caused by this Spatial Quake, but an unexpected situation occurred this time.
"Commander! This Spatial Quake suddenly disappeared for an unknown reason! This Spatial Quake caused no casualties or property damage!" A crew member on the bridge reported to Itsuka Kotori, who was seated in the main chair.
Itsuka Kotori, sitting in the main seat, saw that Tengu City had not suffered any damage, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. But as the Commander, she still had to listen carefully to her subordinates' reports.
"Oh? What happened? Why did the Spatial Quake suddenly disappear? You know, this has never happened before," Itsuka Kotori said, sucking on a lollipop, a bit puzzled.
"...I think I might know why, Commander," Murasame Reine said, who was to Itsuka Kotori's left. She looked at the figure on her screen, her eyes revealing a sense of relief, as if seeing her own child grow up.
"Oh? Reine. Report any situation you have. Let me see what the reason for this is." Itsuka Kotori was a bit curious about the expression on Murasame Reine's face, but she realized now wasn't the time to dwell on it. She had to resolve this issue first; as for Murasame Reine's matter, she could ask her about it next time.
"Yes, Commander!" Nodding to Itsuka Kotori, Murasame Reine quickly worked on her computer, and the main screen on the bridge changed. Slowly, Yoshino's figure in her spirit dress appeared on the screen. This change made Itsuka Kotori frown, then she looked at Murasame Reine with a puzzled expression.
"When this Spatial Quake occurred, this child was nearby. And just now, I detected an identical energy appearing near the Spatial Quake. The collision between this energy and the Spatial Quake caused the Spatial Quake to disappear. And since she was present, I believe that energy came from this child." And there were no other Spirits who could emit the same energy and cancel out a Spatial Quake; only Yoshino could do this.
"Oh~ So that's it. It seems this child really is a good child. It's truly rare for someone to have such a good heart despite such a hostile presence around her." The thought of Toujou Nozomi's previous scare made her furious!
Several times she wanted to take her anger out on Yoshino, but then she remembered that the other party had nothing to do with the matter, and her heart softened. Moreover, she took good care of her brother at school and saved Itsuka Shido during several 'crisis' situations. To be honest, she owed her a lot of favors, and their relationship was quite good.
"But how did this girl know that a shock of the same magnitude could cancel out a Spatial Quake?" She herself only learned of this method to cancel Spatial Quakes by accident, so how did Yoshino know this method?
"Perhaps this child is simply clever, isn't she? You know, Spirits are all very intelligent," Murasame Reine said, though she seemed to have forgotten someone.
Indeed, every Spirit is a clever child, but let's not forget the existence of Yatogami Tohka. Her intelligence within her ability stats is only thirty-two, which means she's not clever at all. She really doesn't know how she manages those exams at school.
Back to Yoshino.
Yoshino breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that the surrounding buildings, flowers, and plants were all undamaged. Although she couldn't stop every Spatial Quake, Yoshino was already very satisfied as long as she could resolve the disaster in front of her. After all, doing this too often would make people suspicious, as in, a Spatial Quake being stopped every time. Even with her toes, she could figure out that something was fishy, right?
It's important to know that ordinary citizens are currently unaware of the existence of Spirits. Although it's unknown why the DEM Corporation doesn't let them know about Spirits, if the DEM Corporation were to blame all Spatial Quake incidents on Spirits and let people know, then Spirits would face the hostility and disgust of all humanity. After all, many people have lost a lot due to Spatial Quakes. Before knowing the truth, they would blame the Spatial Quakes. But after knowing, they would become hostile towards Spirits, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
However, this should also be the arrangement of world consciousness. If such a situation truly occurred, then this world would not be far from destruction.
"Phew~ I successfully eliminated the Spatial Quake. Thank you so much, Shiina. If it weren't for your help, I don't think I could have done it alone." Yoshino thanked Shiina. At the same time, calculating and controlling energy was too complex for Yoshino at the moment. If Shiina hadn't helped, something big would have happened.
"Hehe~ It's nothing, this amount of calculation is trivial. If Yoshino concentrated, she could also figure it out immediately, but the situation was urgent at the time, and teamwork is also very good, isn't it? But now, let's see who this Spatial Quake brought here." It has been confirmed that every Spatial Quake brings a Spirit to the 'real world.' Who will this unexpected person be this time?
"That's right. Who could it be? In the original story, there wasn't supposed to be a Spatial Quake at this time." Yoshino bit her finger, searching for the Spirit's figure in front of her. Who could it be?
Just then, a sound suddenly came from behind. Yoshino turned around and saw a figure standing behind her. There was no need to think; she knew the person was the newly appeared Spirit.
"Oh?" The owner of the voice wore a very distinctive hat, a tall, conical hat, just like a witch's hat. It was very similar to Toujou Nozomi's miko outfit. However, she completely lacked the feeling of a miko.
"Heh heh, this is truly rare. After being pulled into this world, I actually encountered humans other than the AST. Oh, no, that's not right. I should say, a Spirit just like me."
The Spirit giggled and flew gently in front of Yoshino. Underneath the wide brim of her hat was lustrous long hair, and emerald-like eyes were fixed on Yoshino with great interest. Because she was so close, Yoshino could see the full breasts in front of her chest, which made her blush a little.
She wore a spirit dress made up of sunset-like orange and night-sky-like black. At first glance, she looked only in her early twenties, with slender limbs and full breasts. Her figure was so perfect that even the beauties in photo collections would have to flee in panic when they saw her.
It could be said that she was a super beauty who combined all the most ideal aspects of women on the street, completely different from Yoshino's extremely cute figure. It could be said that the two were extremes in certain aspects, one a beautiful extreme and the other a cute extreme.
But when Yoshino saw this Spirit, Yoshino, who had the memories of this world, already knew the name of this beautiful girl who descended with the Spatial Quake.
Identification code: Witch. The Seventh Spirit, Natsumi!
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