I love time travel the most!

Having been corrupted by the dazzling world in his previous life, he was unable to calm his mind and eliminate distracting thoughts.

"The second method is simpler and more direct."

"……magic?"

"Bingo! You got it right!"

This sentence became the last thing Zank, who had beheaded the headless man, could see into Kobayashi's heart. After that, he could no longer see into her heart and could only feel a void.

——【Magic·Mental Barrier】

The effect was originally designed to prevent enemies from using mental magic to control one's own magician, but since the mind is blocked, it is naturally immune to mind reading.

"Alright, round two begins."

Kobayashi licked his lips, and seeing the even more arrogant expression on Zank's face, his fighting spirit soared even higher.

Switching between offense and defense!

Zank, who had been on the defensive and counter-attacking, suddenly launched a preemptive attack. His two short swords were incredibly fast, and his thrusts and slashes formed an impenetrable wall. If one was not careful, one would be torn to pieces and sent flying.

Kobayashi was a little surprised.

It seems that Zank's decapitation wasn't just about showing off with his Imperial Arms; he actually possessed some real strength.

but……

Kobayashi held his longsword to block Zank's twin short swords, and suddenly launched a low kick with his left leg. Zank also raised his left leg to block, and Kobayashi cleanly dodged Zank's right kick that took a step forward.

After separating the longsword from the two short swords, he immediately pressed down, forcing the decapitated Zank to shift his body and lose his strength. However, he was anticipated and instead took advantage of Kobayashi's inability to defend himself from below to kick him away.

"Isn't this completely useless?!"

Xiao Lin got up from the ground and couldn't help but curse.

"Enjoyable, enjoyable!"

Zank, having just decapitated himself, lightly tapped the Imperial Arm on his forehead with his index finger and said with a hint of smugness, "Future Sight. Even if I can't read your mind, I can still see through your next move by the subtle movements of your muscles."

"Where did you come from, you tenth Vongola boss?!"

Xiaolin loudly complained.

It seems that it's still not working. He also knew about the ability to see the future and was thinking about whether he could be killed after his mind-reading ability was weakened, but now it seems that it's indeed not possible.

My swordsmanship is only at the beginning stage. It's impossible for me to defeat an enemy with excellent swordsmanship who can see the direction of their attacks.

wrong.

There was absolutely no need for me to fight him, or more accurately, there was no need for me to fight Zank the Decapitator, who was equipped with an Imperial Arms.

If you find the Imperial Arms troublesome, why not just steal it?

Do you even realize how valuable the "Divine Skill - Stealing" is?

"Ha ha ha ha ha……"

Kobayashi's smile suddenly turned sinister, and the fingers of his right hand began to twist back and forth strangely at his side, as if he were preparing for some kind of ritual.

Although it seemed like a strange and pointless action, Zank the Decapitator still sensed danger.

The sense of crisis intensifies, especially when one knows the opponent has unusual moves.

Kobayashi extended his right hand, aimed it at the Imperial Arm, and shouted:

"—Take this! Stea…!"

"Kobayashi! Are you alright?!"

“…Huh?”

The feeling of having words stuck in your throat, wanting to unleash your skills but being unable to, is extremely frustrating.

Who interrupted my chanting?!

Oh, it's you, kid.

As Tatsumi rapidly approached from behind, Kobayashi's lips twitched involuntarily.

As expected of the protagonist, stealing kills at crucial moments?

"Tatsumi, you've come at just the right time."

"Right! I sensed something was wrong and ran over immediately! Luckily, I arrived in time!"

No, I'm talking about something else.

Tatsumi completely misunderstood.

But Kobayashi couldn't let him get involved, so she subtly shielded him behind her and said, "Tatsumi, step back."

Tatsumi was somewhat excited: "Wouldn't it be better if the two of us fought together?"

"No. Have you forgotten the ironclad rules of battle between Teigu users?" Kobayashi scolded him.

Yes!

Tatsumi remembered that in a battle between Teigu users filled with murderous intent, one side would inevitably die.

No wonder he's been blocking the way since earlier; he was trying to protect himself.

Tazmi was deeply moved.

But the real reason is that I don't want him to steal kills.

Kobayashi was very interested in the Teigu [Five Visions Omnipotent Observer], so naturally he wouldn't let Tatsumi interfere.

Tatsumi asked in confusion, "That's not right. Why isn't Ryuu-san here during the battle between the Teigu users?"

Blind student, you've discovered the key point.

"That's what he said."

Kobayashi raised her head, looked up at the pretty doll standing in the moonlight, and said loudly, "It's your turn to appear, Ryuu."

"I am not a Teigu, but a puppet. Lord Tatsumi, please don't get me wrong. But Lord Kobayashi is really pathetic. He can't even handle a mere bug. My evaluation of him is going to drop."

A cold, sharp tongue came from above.

Kobayashi shrugged helplessly: "Yes, yes, that's why I have no choice but to ask you for help. Is that alright, Ryuu?"

"Yes, as you command, Lord Kobayashi."

Liu Zi gracefully descended from the heights, her evening gown perfectly intact, exuding elegance like that of a noblewoman.

"I don't think I've told you about the third method yet?"

Kobayashi also revealed the same wicked smile as Zank the Decapitated, saying, "The strength of a Teigu (excluding biological Teigu) generally depends on the user. In other words, humans have limits, but humanoid Teigu do not!"

Pre-read?

Liu Zi has no heart!

perspective?

Liu Zi's body is covered in gears!

Future vision?

Liu Zi is faster than him, so even if he anticipates it, he definitely can't dodge it!

“My master rarely asks me for favors, which is a huge blow to me as a waiter, so I want to complete this request perfectly.”

Liu Zi lifted her skirt with both hands, gave a graceful slight bow, and said sarcastically, "So, could I ask you to die?"

"A humanoid Imperial Arms, huh... How delightful!"

Zank, who had just been beheaded, couldn't help but burst into wild laughter, excitedly saying, "Let me find out what it feels like to cut off the neck of an Imperial Arms!"

After saying that, he strode forward.

Two large, futuristic scythes gleamed from beneath the purple skirt, making one wonder just how much mysterious space lies beneath a girl's skirt.

Keng——

High technology clashes with cold weapons; a scythe and a short sword collide passionately in the night sky, their speed increasing rapidly, countless sparks bursting forth and disappearing.

Compared to the decapitated Zank who constantly dodged and waved his arms, Ryuu, who stood still and attacked with only the large scythe under her skirt, was much more elegant.

"Enjoy! This is the humanoid Imperial Arm!"

At this moment, Zank the Decapitator felt that he had broken through his own limits; with the help of the Imperial Arms, he had surpassed the limits of humanity.

But it's still not enough!

"Lord Kobayashi is waiting, please finish this quickly."

Liu Zi's speed suddenly jumped several levels, and without the obstruction of human joints, Liu Zi was far more powerful than Zanke, relentlessly attacking him and forcing him to retreat step by step.

"Whew—Whew—, so enjoyable!"

Zank, who had been beheaded, was panting heavily, and everyone present knew that he was at his wit's end.

Liu Zi stepped forward slowly and said sarcastically, "In the end, it's just an insect. Even if it has a so-called Imperial Arm, it's just a slightly stronger insect. A mere Imperial Arm is far inferior to my performance."

The desire to compare oneself to others is surprisingly strong.

Kobayashi secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. Was it because he always talked about how good the Imperial Arms were in front of her?

It seems I need to pay more attention to her mood.

"Alright. Since there's nothing new to show, let's just leave. It's basic etiquette for a clown, isn't it?"

"The Joker...?"

Liu Zi's sharp tongue almost made even the decapitated Zanke lose his temper.

Unfortunately, Liu Zi didn't care about his feelings. She quickly danced a gorgeous yet dangerous dance around him, her two scythes flashing with a dazzling yet deadly light.

Even with his head severed, Zank's fierce resistance was futile, and he could only watch helplessly as his wounds multiplied and his strength was gradually depleted.

Finally, under Liu Zi's high-speed slash, Da Hao's head flew into the air.

"Is this my end? How delightful!"

The one who beheaded died from beheading.

This should be the most suitable divine punishment for him.