The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri.

Rio Futaba pursed her lips and took a deep breath:

"Now we have no choice but to trust Kiyono-kun."

Kato Megumi clasped her right hand to her chest; "...The suit's abilities have been activated, Kiyono-kun will definitely be able to return safely."

at the same time.

Kiyono Makoto was closely following the werewolf player's back as they chased each other across the rooftops.

With twice the agility of an average person, the attribute bonuses from Rio Futaba joining the team, and the Word Spirit buff from the senior, Makoto Kiyono's speed is in no way inferior to that of a werewolf player in a berserk state, and may even be superior.

"hateful!"

Seeing the Bloodlust Berserk timer rapidly decreasing, yet still unable to shake off Kiyono Makoto behind him, the fear of death intensified. The werewolf player, whose rationality was already waning, finally succumbed to his instincts, abruptly turning around and attacking Kiyono Makoto in a desperate, all-or-nothing manner:

"I'll kill you!!!"

Kiyono Makoto narrowed his eyes and decisively dodged.

The opponent is clearly at their limit, so there's no need for a direct confrontation.

But in the instant they brushed past each other, a red light flashed in the werewolf player's eyes, causing Kiyono Makoto to become slightly disoriented, clearly indicating some kind of control skill.

Even though the purification spell took effect quickly, freeing Kiyono Makoto from control, the werewolf player still seized the opportunity and suddenly clawed at Kiyono Makoto's chest.

"...A bond of fate!"

Kiyono Makoto decisively activated his set ability, successfully 'caching' the damage, and then promptly counterattacked.

Splash!

The two figures crashed through the house and landed in the wooden hut below, their roars and crashes continuing.

A moment later.

The billowing dust quietly dissipated, leaving only one person standing in place.

"...I won."

Kiyono Makoto let out a soft breath and looked down at the werewolf player at his feet.

The berserk mode had ended, and the opponent had exited werewolf form. Now, blood was flowing from its mouth and nose, and it was so weak that it was trembling all over, only able to plead incessantly:

"Spare me... spare my life..."

Kiyono Makoto remained expressionless, reversed his long sword, and suddenly stabbed down.

Jiu Liu Si Liu q?X Wo Xia Yue - Yi Pu!

Blood splattered.

A blood-red key floated out silently.

Upon seeing the key, Kiyono Makoto finally relaxed completely.

The keys have been exposed, so they're clearly dead.

Bending down to pick up the blood-red key, Kiyono Makoto was preparing to plunder the entry when, in the next second, his beastly instincts were suddenly activated.

Whoosh!

An arrow, as sharp as a black ray, suddenly pierced through the window and flew towards them.

In the nick of time, Kiyono Makoto dodged with lightning speed, grabbed the werewolf player's backpack from his waist, and then quickly rushed out of the cabin.

The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light.

Staying here will only make us easy targets; we must leave immediately.

"Plundering entries takes time, and it's clearly too late..."

Without the slightest hesitation, Kiyono Makoto made a decisive choice.

"The archer player and the werewolf player hiding in the shadows must be the same group."

"But the werewolf player didn't use any team skills before dying... so it was a temporary team?"

In the blink of an eye, Kiyono Makoto's figure quickly disappeared into the mist.

the other side.

The girls were waiting anxiously in the alley.

"...I...I heard footsteps."

Nishimiya Shoko clasped her hands to her chest and spoke nervously. The girl's voice was slightly strange and awkward, but no one cared at the moment.

"Hey, that idiot Seino's back?"

Eriri's eyes lit up.

“Not necessarily.” Rio Futaba’s pretty face tightened, and she was on high alert. “Don’t let your guard down. That werewolf player didn’t use archery at all, so it’s very likely not the same person.”

Fortunately, it wasn't long before Kiyono Makoto's voice came from within the mist:

"I am back."

Upon hearing Kiyono Makoto's voice, the girls' eyes lit up, and they hurriedly went to greet him.

"Junior, it's good to see you back."

"How is that werewolf player doing?"

"Kiyono-kun, are you hurt?"

"..."

Faced with the girls' concern, Kiyono Makoto breathed a sigh of relief and briefly explained the situation of the pursuit.

"Kiyono-kun, please grant me immunity to damage?"

Kato Megumi, dressed in a white kimono, tilted her pretty face up and spoke softly.

"please."

Kiyono Makoto nodded slightly and closed [Bound by Fate].

next second.

A notification popped up in front of Kato Megumi's eyes. After reading the contents of the destiny ritual, a faint blush quickly rose on the girl's fair and jade-like face.

"Kato-kun, what are the contents of the Destiny Ritual?"

Rio Futaba took out her notebook, ready to record data:

"Still, a hug?"

“No…” Kato Megumi gently shook her head, her pink lips unconsciously pursing, “It’s a kiss.”

"what?"

Eriri's twin tails trembled, and she opened her eyes wide to look over:

"What did Kato just say?"

“There’s no time.” Kato Megumi quickly looked up at Kiyono Makoto. “Kiyono-kun… bend over a little.”

"...Please."

Kiyono Makoto quickly bent down.

In the previous battle, the werewolf player fought back desperately and dealt a lot of damage. If he cannot get a immunity, he will definitely be in a bad situation.

Under the subtle gazes of the girls, Kato Megumi quickly took half a step forward, gently tiptoed, and kissed Kiyono Makoto's cheek with her pink lips.

"So soft...and it smells milky..."

Kiyono Makoto's heart began to race.

The fatigue and stinging sensation in my body were automatically blocked by my brain, and all my senses were focused on my face—the soft touch was just too unreasonable.

Moreover, the girl's fragrance was exceptionally alluring.

I kissed Eriri at the shrine before, but since it was just to complete a mission, I didn't feel anything special.

But now... my heart rate is noticeably twice as fast.

"So it was a kiss on the cheek..."

Seeing this, Eriri breathed a sigh of relief and then quietly puffed out her pink cheeks.

unhappy.

In short, I'm inexplicably angry.

"What?" Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms, glanced over, and said teasingly, "Is some useless young lady jealous?"

Eriri glared at her, embarrassed and annoyed: "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"

Rio Futaba adjusted her glasses, her expression remarkably calm, as she diligently recorded information in her notebook:

"As expected... the contents of the destiny rituals are not the same. There are two guesses: one is that the contents of the rituals are random, and the second possibility is that the more damage you suffer during the process, the higher the level of the destiny ritual you need to fulfill."

"..."

Time slipped away quietly, second by second.

After a while, Kato Megumi quietly retreated. A faint blush appeared on the girl's usually calm and composed face, but her tone remained indifferent:

"I'm sorry... the ritual takes one minute."

Kiyono Makoto touched his damp cheek, where the softness of the girl's lips still lingered, making his heart flutter.

"Thank you for the treat... no, I should say thank you Kato, the damage immunity was successfully granted."

"You're welcome." Kato Megumi turned her pretty face away, her fingers gently twirling a strand of hair behind her ear. "Kiyono-kun got hurt while protecting everyone... so it's okay."

"stare--"

Eriri put her hands on her hips and squinted at me:

"Since everything is alright, let's get out of here quickly. Deepwater Hinako is getting closer and closer to us."

“Not yet.” Kiyono Makoto shook his head. “The archer blocking the bridge just shot me again. He’s not the same person as the werewolf player. The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. We don’t know how many people are blocking the bridge yet, so we can’t make any rash moves… Let’s rest for a bit and then continue with the previous plan.”

After Kiyono Makoto finished speaking, he handed the backpack to the girl in the white coat:

"Futaba, could you take stock of the supplies inside?"