A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

Light Yagami leaned forward slightly, looking somewhat solemn.

"I've been secretly investigating the organizational structure of the mastermind, and I've now pinpointed the approximate location of one of the 'Dark Ruler's' subordinates."

"I suspect this person is a direct executor of the Dark Ruler, specializing in finding people like us in the shadows of the city to distribute monster cards."

"The Dark Ruler?" Aya Asagiri's expression was a mixture of confusion and tension.

Light Yagami explained, "It's the person who's manipulating all of this from behind the scenes."

"He issues orders to us holders through intermediaries, but never shows himself."

"Is this dark ruler Lugiel or Gatanothor?" Akane Shinjo pressed.

She remembered that only these two characters in the original Ultraman series had this title, and considering the overall situation, the ability to emit monster cards should be something that Lugiel could do.

Light Yagami shook his head.

The matter concerning the Dark Ruler has not yet been verified.

"But as long as we can find a breakthrough by working through his subordinates, it won't be difficult to trace him back to him."

Qianyu's lips twitched.

If he guessed correctly

The so-called "subordinate of the Dark Ruler" mentioned by Light Yagami probably doesn't exist at all.

Because the other party definitely knew about the Mefilas aliens, but he didn't say it explicitly.

This means that Light Yagami is fabricating a false direction for his investigation, but the purpose of this fabrication is still unknown.

However, Chiyu wasn't worried.

Light Yagami is now essentially reporting to the Dark Lord himself how he plans to investigate him. Do you think he can find out?

Light Yagami, of course, had no idea that the boy in front of him was the mastermind behind the darkness, so he continued:

"However, there are still some parts of this intelligence that need to be verified on-site. I plan to make another trip tonight, and I'll contact you again once I have a concrete action plan."

"Wouldn't it be too dangerous for you to go alone?" Qianyu asked politely.

While seemingly concerned for the other party's safety, he was actually trying to elicit information about Light Yagami's plans for the evening.

"No." Light Yagami smiled, a perfectly timed smile that made it seem like he was putting on a brave face.

"I'm good at reconnaissance. If I can't win a fight, I won't engage in a direct confrontation."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the three people on the table before finally settling on Asagiri Aya.

"Until then, please be careful, especially Asagiri-kun. You're now their primary target."

Asagiri Aya nodded, clutching the hem of her skirt above her knees.

"I understand... Thank you, Yagami-senpai."

Akane Shinjo didn't speak, leaning back in her chair with her arms crossed over her chest, her red eyes silently staring at Light Yagami's profile.

There are no flaws to be found.

The boy's facial expressions, speech rate, and body language were all perfectly synchronized, without the slightest trace of affectation.

But Akane's intuition was buzzing.

But intuition is not something to be discussed openly, so she chose to keep quiet.

Light Yagami stood up and made a gesture to take his leave.

"I'll head out now. I'll contact Asagiri-kun directly if there are any new updates."

"Wait a moment."

Aya Asagiri stood up from her chair, reached into her pocket, took out the Bakshim card, and handed it to Light Yagami with both hands.

"Here, take this card back. It's dangerous for you to be investigating alone out there. Keep it for self-defense..."

Light Yagami glanced at the card and waved his hand.

"No need, it's safer with you."

"Since I'm being targeted, carrying this card would only make me more vulnerable. You keeping it for self-defense is also protecting the vital forces of our alliance."

"But……"

Light Yagami gave her a reassuring smile.

"Consider it as me leaving it here."

"You can pay me back after this matter is settled."

Asagiri Aya hesitated for two seconds before finally putting the card back into her pocket.

Light Yagami then pushed open the door and left.

After the footsteps disappeared at the end of the corridor, the activity room was quiet for a few seconds.

Akane Shinjo broke the silence first: "Aya, you really believe him?"

After a long pause, Asagiri Aya replied, "He even gave us the cards, so he probably wouldn't be lying, right?"

Akane opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Aya Asagiri's serious expression, she swallowed her words.

Forget it, there's no point in saying anything.

At this moment, Qianyu stood up from the wall.

"Alright, I have something to do and need to go out. The special training we agreed on today will be handled by Shinjo."

Akane Shinjo instantly perked up.

"Special training?"

"Hmm." Chiyu glanced at Asagiri Aya.

"You saw it after yesterday's fight; her fighting awareness was practically zero. While her monster girl form is strong, she'll still get beaten up if she faces an opponent she can't overpower with sheer numbers. You're a walking encyclopedia of monster knowledge; help her catch up."

Akane Shinjo's eyes lit up.

He sprang up from the chair, hands on his hips.

"Leave it to me! I'll devise a grueling training program for her today, from beginner to master! Tactical positioning, attribute advantages, skill timing, monster form switching techniques—everything will be covered!"

Asagi Aya watched Shinjo Akane's eager and ready stance, the color drained from her face at a visible speed.

"From beginner to...burial?"

"Slips of the tongue, slips of the tongue—it's a journey from beginner to expert!"

Akane patted her on the shoulder. "Don't worry, no one will die. At most, you'll feel like you'd rather be dead."

Aya Asagiri: "...Akane."

At this moment, Qianyu had already reached the door when she suddenly stopped, turned around, and asked.

"By the way, Asagiri, has there been any news about that person you mentioned before?"

Asagiri Aya was taken aback for a moment, then realized who Chiyu was talking about.

That girl with black hair, purple eyes, and a gun.

"No." Asagiri Aya shook her head. "She hasn't appeared since that time. Perhaps... she's already gone?"

Qianyu remained silent for a moment.

He still hasn't fully figured out Homura Akemi's motives for attacking Aya Asagiri.

According to the original setting, Homura's actions always revolve around Madoka Kaname.

She's targeting Aya Asagiri most likely because she sees her as a potential threat to the circle.

But this speculation alone is not enough.

Yan has been missing for so long without making a move; either he has temporarily given up, or he is brewing something bigger.

Neither of these is good news.

Chapter 226 The Fusion Plan

"Don't let your guard down."

Qianyu snapped out of her thoughts and said, "It would be more dangerous if those kinds of people disappeared."

After saying that, he walked out without looking back.

Only two girls remained in the activity room.

Akane Shinjo looked in the direction where Chiha had disappeared, her brows furrowing thoughtfully.

Then she turned to Asagiri Aya and clapped her hands.

"Alright! From now on, it's time for Shinjo Akane's strategist lesson!"

Monster Studies Exam

Asagiri Aya sat obediently, like a primary school student listening attentively in class.

Akane Shinjo paced back and forth in the activity room.

"First, let's start with your Zettonian form."

"After yesterday's battle, you should have felt it. The freedom of control in the monster girl form is much higher than that in the pure monster form."

"But your problem is that you lack proactive fighting awareness and rely entirely on instinct to fight. This will put you at a great disadvantage when facing opponents of the same or stronger level."

"Uh-huh……"

"So the goal of the first phase of training is to build your combat framework. You need to practice the timing of teleportation, the predictive shooting of fireballs, and basic footwork in close combat. I will design a targeted curriculum for you based on Zetton's ability parameters."

Upon hearing that it would be so tiring, Asagiri Aya grimaced and shrank back.

Then Akane Shinjo picked up the King Pandon card from the table, flipped it over, and pointed to the two-headed monster image on the card.

"Let's start by analyzing the card combinations you have."

"First, this King Pandon card, how do you plan to use it?"

Asagiri Aya stared blankly at the dark red card, her mind completely blank.