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“I can keep up,” Ryougi Kazumi waved his hand and said, “It’s a very simple matter.”

boom----!

Just then, the water that rushed out from the crack, though blood was on its lips, still had a resolute expression. It swung a five-meter-long steel rod at Ryougi and Mi!

boom--!

However, he was attacked by Ryougi and Miya who suddenly appeared in mid-air: "Don't destroy the road! The carriage still needs to move forward."

"This guy—"

brush----

All the nearby water vapor gathered together, forming several 30-meter-long ice spears that were fired at the vehicle.

boom----!

However, a sudden burst of red light dyed the sky crimson and shattered all the ice spears: "Cero Flash, and then—"

*Pfft*

Ryougi and Mi put their hands into the belly of the water behind them: "You should rest for a while."

"What is this—?" It's been eaten?

The person behind her stared wide-eyed, and for a moment it seemed as if she were being completely swallowed up by the person in front of her.

When he came to his senses, he realized it was indeed an illusion, but—the stick that he used to find light was now so heavy that he almost couldn't hold it and it fell to the ground!

"It's gotten even stronger...me."

After placing the water behind them on the ground and making an emergency call, Ryougi and Mi jumped into the air and followed the bus that had just driven a short distance away.

I should be able to easily defeat someone of the level of Rear Water now... Of course, this is also because he and I have very poor compatibility, or rather... I am the one who is good at dealing with all melee combat creatures.

The result of touching it is an immediate end to the battle.

Even if he still has many other methods he can use, once his life force is absorbed, he will inevitably fall into a long-term state of 'weakness'.

Ryougi and Mi casually returned to the car.

"Alright... then, let's move on."

"...Where is the water behind?" Kanzaki Kaori was surprised that Ryougi and Miya had returned so quickly, and that the water behind hadn't even chased after them.

"Him? I let him sleep for a while and called 120. He should be at the hospital soon." Ryougi and Mi found a seat and sat down, although... the car was completely empty right now.

There were only five people on the entire bus.

The Water in the Back is quite strong, with powerful physical attributes and powerful water magic.

However, none of this mattered to Ryougi Kazuya. He didn't even need a substitute; Ryougi Kazuya could completely suppress him physically.

Various techniques, including Cero, can directly shatter his magic.

"There shouldn't be anyone else after that, right?"

"Probably... "

......

"Hey, are you alright?" Wind in the Front asked, looking at Water in the Back lying on the ground. "You said you were enough on your own, so I was just watching... and you got defeated so easily."

"Then...why didn't you make a move back then?" Houfang Zhishui tilted his head and asked Qianfang Zhifeng, who was also one of the Right Seats of God, as he walked over.

"Are you kidding me?" Wind Ahead shrugged. "I don't want to fight someone like that. He's a complete monster, isn't he?"

“That’s right…you made the right choice.” Houfang Zhishui looked at the sky and touched her stomach: “I…was pierced through the chest by his arm.”

"Huh? But you're perfectly fine now, your clothes aren't torn."

"Illusion...or something else?" Water in the back said doubtfully, "The moment I was pierced, I found myself unable to move. Now...I feel like I've reached my limit and my magic is completely exhausted...Although I'm still alive, I'm already dead...Is that the method of people from another world? I was too careless."

If you don't use your full strength from the beginning, you'll find that you no longer have the opportunity to use your full strength.

He thought he was very strong, but in reality, he was the one who was weak...

Even though I am both a "saint" and the "right seat of God," I am still the weaker party... Fighting him is not like before, where I could just attack directly. Instead, I need to put myself in a weaker position and use my strength and wisdom to find opportunities... This is the most appropriate approach.

Moreover... even so, victory may not come.

......

“We’ve arrived.” Stiyl breathed a sigh of relief and said, “This is Academy City… So our mission is complete.”

"Ah..." Kanzaki Kaori nodded, but she didn't let her guard down. She had been startled earlier, and she had kept her nerves on edge the whole way... But even so, it was Ryougi and Miya who first discovered the water behind them.

Now, she's only prepared to relax when she hears a definite "Your mission is over, and you're now permitted to operate in Academy City" from Aleister; otherwise, she'll remain vigilant.

Be wary of crises that may arise from unknown sources.

The rest was simple; we just kept moving forward and soon arrived at a building without windows.

They encountered 'Tsuchimikado Motoharu', who had already arrived there, at that location.

"Everyone... I wanted to say 'hello everyone,' but it really doesn't look good at all..." Tsuchimikado Motoharu said with a smile, as neither Kanzaki Kaori nor Stiyl seemed to be in good condition.

"Ah...do you have someone the chairman wants?"

No, not a single one!

"Is that so? Then it's on our side." Stiyl sighed. "That's the only way..."

The next moment, a red-haired girl with twin ponytails appeared beside them and said, "So, you must be the chairman's guests."

Chapter 1178 Aresta

A building without windows.

Ryougi and his group used the ability 'Coordinate Movement' of Kihara Ayashi, a Level 4 esper, to enter the windowless building.

"Welcome, visitors from the outside world." Aleister, who was suspended upside down inside the life support device in the tempered glass, said to Ryougi Kazuya and the others who entered here: "Also, congratulations to Stiyl and Kanzaki Kaori, you have completed your mission excellently. I grant you permission to move around in Academy City."

"call..."

Hearing these words, Kanzaki Kaori finally breathed a sigh of relief...

The mission is complete.

“Then you may leave and go do what you were originally planning to do.” Aleister’s words were a clear order to leave.

"Are you all alright..." Stiyl was already starting to regret his decision. All this trouble, even the Right Seat of God had to be mobilized... These people might be very important. Should we really have handed them over to Academy City?

“It’s alright, Mr. Steel,” Ryougi Mana said with a smile. “Actually, the initiative is on our side.”

Stiyl was stunned for a moment, not understanding the meaning behind her words, but still followed Kanzaki away.

Even if they stayed, it wouldn't make a difference...

Those three people... are all very strong.

Watching Kanzaki Kaori and the others leave, Aleister said once again, "So, shall we welcome you once more, visitors from another world? What brings you to this world?"

“No,” Ryougi Kazumi said. “It’s a very simple matter; we’re just here for a vacation.”

"Then I'll believe it."

“It’s not that I just believe it, it’s just the truth…” Ryougi Kazuya said with a smile, “But I should ask, what brings you to Academy City? Why did you specifically send the Rear Water to intercept our Chairman?”

"Hmm... did he send that guy?" Ryougi Shiki asked, puzzled.

"No way, but he must have leaked the route. He was probably saying, 'If you can't even repel the water behind you, then don't bother coming.'"

“That’s not the case.” Aleister’s tone remained unchanged: “If that were the case, I would send the Ability Users from Academy City to provide rescue. After all, information about other worlds is always important, especially those that are not yet known to us.”

“However, it’s quite impressive that you were able to get through that hurdle. As expected, those who can travel to other worlds are no ordinary people,” Aleister continued. “And exposing me to you like this is perhaps the worst possible choice.”

"...You still did it even though you knew."

“Because the initiative is not on our side, but in yours, appropriate risks are necessary, and I have prepared for the worst.” Aleister knew that his luck had never been very good.

Although the chances of someone from another world attacking me the moment we meet are very low, given Murphy's Law and my terrible luck, it wouldn't be surprising if they attacked me directly.

But what are the chances of defeat if such a thing happens?

Very high.

After all, the being in front of him was capable of traveling to another world on its own, while he was merely a member of this world.

Since that's the case, let's just assume we're bound to lose.

Therefore, he defined this meeting as a situation where "a battle would take place the moment they met, and he would definitely be defeated," and he made arrangements accordingly.

But now, such a good situation has arisen; instead of fighting, the two sides have engaged in dialogue.

This made him, who had been preparing for the worst, feel a little uneasy for a while.

“Well, I’m not exactly a warmonger,” Ryougi Kazuya said with a smile. “However, since you’ve called us here, you can cover the travel expenses for the rest of the trip.”

"......It doesn't matter."

Aleister had previously considered what the purpose of people from another world would be if they came here.

Diplomacy, requests for aid, war, accidents, etc...

Are they human? What race? What is their purpose...?

I never expected they came here for tourism.

And it seems like they're still human, and their cultures don't seem to be much different.

“Then I’ll be taking care of you for the next while,” Ryougi Kazumi said with a smile.

“I’ve already arranged your accommodations, including the money you’ll need for your time exploring Academy City.” He then looked at Ryougi Mana and asked, “Does she need to go to school?”

"Hmm?" Ryougi Kazumi looked at Ryougi Mana and asked, "How do you feel?"

“Going to school…it feels good.” Ryougi Mona smiled. “And I’m also very interested in the schools in this world.”

“Is that so? Then let’s settle on that.” Ryougi Kazumi nodded.

“I also have something I’d like to ask you to do…” Aleister continued.

“Let’s skip the fighting,” Ryougi Kazumi said first. “We’re here for a vacation.”