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“They are the Promised Children.”

As if answering Akabane Raishin's question, Kobayashi murmured softly, but even Akabane Raishin could sense the suppressed anger within him.

Xiao Lin considers himself a sunny, cheerful young man.

So ordinary bad guys won't be specifically punished, after all, they're not some kind of XXX alliance that maintains peace on Earth, but there is one person he absolutely cannot tolerate.

—RT experiment!

[By the Oath of the Son]

It refers to an individual among humans with an exceptionally high affinity for magic; it is said that only one in a million people would possess such an affinity.

But it's impossible for one child out of a million to become an orphan, especially with such a large number.

With such similar hair and eye colors, the answer is pretty obvious.

"Wait, does this mean this isn't an orphanage?"

"Does an orphanage need so many armed guards?"

Kobayashi's question silenced Akabane Raishin completely. He had felt something was off ever since he arrived here, whether it was the oppressive atmosphere or the silent orphanage. No matter how he thought about it, it was that... that thing he absolutely did not want to think about.

Yomi deliberately tried to discourage Akabane Raishin, saying, "Let's go, I'll take you to see something even more terrifying."

As they descended the stairs in Hunan, the damp air chilled their lungs, and the strange, bloody smell made them uneasy.

Little Purple, who was following behind, gradually slowed down. She was so scared that her legs were trembling and she dared not walk any further.

Although they have entered a stable period (adulthood), the child's mentality has not yet changed in time, and it seems that they still need to experience more.

Upon reaching the middle of the stairs, I was startled to see a Doberman Pinscher with a ferocious-looking face sitting in front of me.

However, like Rabi, this dog did not have Yomi's excellent perception, so they easily bypassed him and arrived at the bottom floor.

Yomi turned to them and said, “This is the most important area of ​​the facility; even the staff here are only allowed to enter.”

At the end of the stairs, there was an iron door, and a biting cold wind kept blowing from behind it.

Akabane Raishin asked in a low voice, "Where is this?"

"A meat storage facility."

Yomi's voice drifted over from the front on the cold wind, carrying a hint of inexplicable chill.

Akabane Raishin, standing behind, couldn't see Yomi's expression, but Kobayashi, who was beside him, couldn't help but marvel at Yomi's wicked sense of humor.

But he likes it.

The cold wind blowing in made Akabane Raishin's nose sting; the room was so cold that they shivered. Unable to open the door, the group had no choice but to adjust their eyes to seeing in the dark.

A ray of light, seemingly coming from nowhere, illuminated something before their eyes.

————！ ！ ！

Akabane Raishin almost screamed, and Komurasaki, standing beside him, was so frightened that she fell backward. Kobayashi's eyes gradually turned cold, just like the extreme cold of the icebox.

Inside this large ice storage room, glass containers are arranged densely yet neatly.

And in the container filled with antifreeze, floating things—

It has hands, feet, and a head.

It is small, delicate and immature.

It was the body of a child!

"What...is this?"

Akabane Raishin could not accept it.

Just then, a piercing bell rang, and a commotion began on the other side of the door.

Xiao Zi whispered urgently, "Lei Zhen! There are many footsteps approaching this way!"

It must have triggered some kind of alarm, as the piercing ringing continued.

"Raijin, oh, what do we do..."

Komurasaki kept pacing back and forth, clinging to Akabane Raishin's arm.

"Don't panic," Akabane Raishin reassured him, then asked Yomi, "How many other guys can sense us like you?"

"As long as there is a puppeteer operating it, all dog-type automatons can do it."

Yomi gave a rather unfortunate answer.

In other words, there's a risk of being caught at any time?

Akabane Raishin then asked Komurasaki, "Can you activate that active perception you mentioned earlier?"

"It's possible, but very difficult. Lei really can't do it now." Xiao Zi's words were hurtful.

But he wasn't discouraged. Instead, he looked at the other man and said, "Kobayashi, you're pretty good, right? With your exaggerated magical power, you should be able to satisfy Komurasaki, right?"

"...Something feels off about what you're saying," Kobayashi said, his lips twitching slightly.

It feels like a husband who can't satisfy his wife, so he has to ask another man for help... Isn't this a common erotic plot?

"Is it really okay for me to do it?"

"Is there any other way now?"

"no way."

Kobayashi knew he couldn't refuse at this point, but he still asked Komurasaki, "Is it okay? Let me do it?"

"Sure. If it's Brother Xiaolin, then I can."

Yes, that's the answer in the standard.

Xiaolin also got a little excited and reached out to Xiaozhi's back, and the light blue magic instantly surged into her petite body.

"Wow... Big brother, you're amazing."

"Thanks for the compliment."

Just as the two were saying something that could easily be misunderstood, Akabane Raishin interrupted, "Are you done yet? They'll be coming down soon!"

"Hehehe, Lei Zhen, don't be angry, I wasn't taken away."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Are you Yaya?"

Amidst their banter, Xiao Zi calmly used her magic circuit.

Even though she was filled for the first time, she displayed top-notch strength. Despite the enemies with guns at their feet reaching the bottom of the room, they passed right past Kobayashi and the others as if they were blind.

"Come quick! It's up ahead!"

"There they are!"

"Chase them! Don't let them get away!"

Those in front kept calling to those behind, rushing off to chase after a non-existent enemy. Seeing this, Akabane Raishin let out a deep breath and relaxed.

Then everyone walked outside.

"Speaking of which, why did Frey have to assassinate Kobayashi? Couldn't she have rescued Yomi alone?" Akabane Raishin asked.

"Don't you understand yet?"

Kobayashi, seeing Akabane Raishin's utter stupidity for the first time, sighed and said, "Because Frey can't lose. You should know, right? The real purpose of this workshop participating in the Night Party is to conduct tests, while also carrying out operational experiments and obtaining data. What would happen if Lavi was defeated?"

“Yomi and the others will be scrapped, and other types of machines will be proposed as options? For example… Gabriel.” Akabane Raishin immediately thought of the angel-type automatons that Loki possessed.

"Bigon! You got it right!"

Kobayashi clapped his hands, feeling incredibly gratified that his brain had finally started working.

Yomi added, "The Angel series are automated dolls prototyped by other research institutes, and their individual combat power is far superior to that of the Wolfhound. Because they are made entirely of inorganic materials, they are also very easy to maintain. However, they are not only expensive, but also difficult to operate. Unless you are a very skilled doll user, you probably won't be able to use them effectively."

"On the other hand, the main body is a wolfhound, and all that's needed is to add a forbidden doll with a mecha style. Although the maintenance is not ideal, the cost is low, and it's something that can be discarded after use." Kobayashi's smile became even more somber.

Akabane Raishin clenched his fist and asked in a low voice a question that even an idiot could answer—

What if the plan fails?

"All personnel are abandoned."

This answer sealed the deal for all the steps.

If Frey cannot prove her usefulness at the night party, all the dogs will be discarded. This is the inside story behind why Frey, even knowing she is no match, is willing to assassinate (seduce) Kobayashi to win.

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The vibrant sunset illuminated the streets of Liverpool, bathing the heavy college gates in a warm orange glow.

Directly below the gate, a girl with pearly white hair stood there, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newcomer.

It's Fleur.

And the rabbi sitting obediently at her feet.

Although the guards were holding guns and clearly aiming at them, the woman and her dog seemed completely unconcerned, simply gazing at the street as if waiting for someone.

"--what are you doing here?"

"what!"

Frey was startled by the sudden sound.

Turning around shakily, I saw Loki standing behind me, his hostile gaze frightening me.

Frey couldn't help but turn her head away.

Loki frowned slightly and snapped, "Go back to the dormitory. Don't cause trouble for the guards. What exactly do you want?"

"Um... I'm waiting for... Kobayashi."

"That guy can't go back."

Frey looked up in surprise, even forgetting her fear, and turned her gaze to Loki.

"What...did you do to him? What...happened?"

The timid older sister confronts her assertive younger brother for the first time.

Loki said calmly, expressionless, "I just received a message from 'Father' saying that a filthy rat had sneaked into our house trying to investigate our secrets, so we've eliminated him..."