I don't want to be an elf!

"Oh dear, what an impolite guest!"

Nia Honjo shrugged helplessly, then said in a calm tone, "This is the first time in my life I've ever been attacked at night, but being attacked by someone like Mr. Hiruko doesn't excite me at all."

"I'm so sorry."

Hiruko Kagetane stood still, seemingly having no intention of a quick victory: "But Miss Honjo, it seems you anticipated my arrival?"

"Don't be surprised, I know a lot."

“Ah, I think so too.” Hiruko Kagetane tilted his head. “That’s why you’ve come to this point. You’ve learned things you shouldn’t have known and done things you shouldn’t have done.”

"At this point?" Nia Honjo chuckled. "What point? You don't actually think you've got me figured out, do you?"

"You don't seem flustered at all?"

“Of course.” Nia Honjou slowly got out of bed. “Just like I said, I know a lot of things. Guess what else I know besides knowing that you will appear in front of me sooner or later?”

"what?"

"Like... me being stronger than you?"

The next moment, the dark divine armor appeared out of thin air and covered her body, and the Book Angel also appeared in her hand.

There are quite a few things in this world that could threaten her life.

However, Hiruko Kagetane is clearly not one of them.

However, if he hadn't made such a commotion and instead had chosen to sneak in quietly and assassinate Honjo Nia in her sleep, he would indeed have been able to complete the task that Kikunojo had given him that day.

Even elves, when caught off guard and without even summoning their divine armor, are no different from ordinary people.

If you are killed, you will die.

Unfortunately, Hiruko Kagetane missed his only chance.

From then on, he would no longer have the possibility of killing Nia Honjou.

Even the weakest elf cannot be defeated by a mere mechanical warrior.

"You are indeed extraordinary."

Seeing that Nia Honjou had summoned a strange cloak and a book, Kagetane Hiruko silently took a step back.

But in my heart, I couldn't help but start thinking.

This is clearly not a scene that can be explained by common sense.

Even with Hiruko Kagetane's extensive experience, it would be difficult to discern the methods the other party used to conjure these things as if by magic.

But he didn't investigate further.

As a mechanical warrior, Hiruko Kagetane's repulsive field can deflect all matter that comes near him, which, to ordinary people, is a power similar to magic.

Perhaps the woman in front of me is one of them?

Hiruko Kagetane has carried out countless assassination missions and has never failed.

Even if it's a police officer whose ranking is similar to his, as long as he makes sufficient preparations in advance, he can still easily deal with the other party by relying on the abilities granted by the mechanical modification.

Not to mention guys like Honjo Nia, whose police ranking is at the very bottom.

Of course, if it were just a regular assassination mission, he wouldn't waste so much time talking to the target.

Because his employer, Kikunojo Tendo, not only wanted Nia Honjo dead, but also wanted him to find out the woman's true identity as much as possible.

Regardless of the means.

Whether it's pre-battle pleasantries or post-battle interrogation, the goal is to uncover her true identity.

"Is that your combat suit? It doesn't look very sturdy." Hiruko Kagetane tried to get information out of her. "That's strange technology. Are you a mechanical warrior too?"

"This is my ability. As for what it can do, you can only guess," Nia Honjou said after a moment's thought. "As for your ability, I remember it's called Repulsion Domain, right?"

"This is really bad," Hiruko Kagetane sighed. "I didn't expect to expose all my trump cards, but I have no idea about the enemy's abilities at all. It looks like today will be a tough battle."

"Want to surrender? Surrender and you'll lose half. Just pay for the repairs on the gate, and I'll let you go."

"Sounds like a good idea."

Seeing that Hiruko Kagetane seemed to be considering leaving, Honjo Nia couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

If they can scare Hiruko Kagetane away directly, that would undoubtedly be good news.

If he were to retreat voluntarily and go back to tell Kikunojo Tendo about his speculation that Nia Honjou was a mechanical warrior, even that old man would have to think twice about the consequences of attacking her next time.

No one wants to anger a mechanical warrior.

Especially when the other party's intelligence, capabilities, and even the forces behind them are unknown.

Kikunojo Tendo dared to attack her because he had turned Niya Honjo into an ordinary police officer with no connections.

However, as long as Hiruko Kagetane tells him his guess, Tendo Kikunojo will surely be hesitant to act against him and will not make a move against Honjo Nia.

At least, it won't happen until the true details of this article are thoroughly investigated.

This is very important to her.

Because, although Hiruko Kagetane appeared before her in a grand manner this time, without any intention of concealing his whereabouts, he might not do so next time.

Unfortunately, the phrase "surrender without a fight" was not in Hiruko Kagetane's dictionary.

"But the more dangerous the battle, the more interesting it is, isn't it?"

Beneath the mask, Hiruko Kagetane grinned maniacally.

"Nuns who serve God...please dance with me under this bright moon."

Chapter Thirty-Five: If you don't want to leave, then don't leave.

Dancing together?

Why do you talk like that, so childishly?!

Nia wanted to complain, but it was too late.

Mistaking her for one of the mechanical warriors, Hiruko Kagetane couldn't wait to draw his twin pistols from his waist, eager to find out her abilities.

"Bang bang—!"

Each bullet from the two modified Beretta 93Rs is powerful enough to easily shatter the skulls of Phase 2, and even some Phase 3 Gastrea. The power and rate of fire are unmatched by the original version.

However, Nia Honjo didn't even try to dodge; she simply stood there calmly with her arms crossed.

Just as the bullets were centimeters away from her, a transparent barrier appeared in front of her, blocking both bullets.

"Some kind of defensive stance?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Hiruko Kagetane became even more certain of Honjo Nia's identity as a mechanical warrior.

Because he also has similar abilities.

As a mechanical warrior, after most of his body, including his internal organs, was mechanically modified, he obtained a defensive field called the Repulsion Field.

It can not only block bullets and missiles fired from all angles, but also bounce them back along their original trajectories, making your enemies suffer the consequences of their own actions.

"Although I know it's probably useless, I'll ask one last time anyway."

Completely ignoring Hiruko Kagetane's attack, Honjo Nia asked calmly, "As you can see, your attack cannot cause me any harm. If you are willing to leave now, your life and your daughter's life can still be guaranteed."

“How merciful, how loving,” Hiruko Kagetane exclaimed. “He is willing to give even a wicked person like me a chance. He truly is a servant of God.”

I know you're going to say "but".

“But I won’t agree, because the battle is just ahead.” Hiruko Kagetane said with a smile. “For others, battle is just a means to an end, but for me, battle is one of my goals.”

Mechanical warriors are born for battle.

If we flee from battle, then we are worthless.

Fighting is our destiny, our meaning, and the only means to realize our value.

So, Nia Honjou, fight me with all your might!

It doesn't matter whether you win or lose, whether you live or die.

Tonight, there are only two predetermined outcomes between us.

Either I kill you to fulfill my purpose, or you kill me to deliver divine punishment to the wicked.

With his arms raised high, Hiruko Kagetane passionately expressed his emotions, conveying both madness and reason, much like a singer on stage.

He is the apostle of war, the symbol of chaos, and the representative of disorder.

Seeking meaning as a mechanical warrior in this society, they embark on a bloody path, bringing turmoil and destruction to the world.

The battle is not a trial, nor an obstacle, but the result.

His battle with Nia Honjo was the inevitable result of the path he had chosen.

A chaotic madman who destroys the world versus an apostle of God who protects the world—this is the inevitable battle between them!

"madman......"

Having confirmed that the person in front of her would not leave, Honjou Nia gritted her teeth in resentment.

She never showed any mercy to this crazy person who seemed to thrive on chaos and had his eyes on her.

Having traversed so many worlds, the number of people and monsters who have died at her hands is countless.

Although she is not a killer, if there is a real need, she can kill her enemies without batting an eye, even without the system's emotional shield.

She can.

However, this does not apply to Asia.

This kind of seemingly carefree and cheerful older woman, who is actually extremely closed off inside, would never commit murder.

They would rather hurt themselves than hurt others.

But she also had to keep Hiruko Kagetane forever.

Having witnessed her abilities and confirmed that she was a mechanical warrior, Hiruko Kagetane had developed a strong interest in her.

Just like how he developed an interest in Rentaro Satomi.

If we let him go this time, it would be no different from releasing a tiger back into the mountains.