Zongman: Collecting starts with Shiori

Origami felt an indescribable shock in her heart, and she realized that all her actions were under the control of Mana's random domain.

The other party used extraordinary skills to seal her freedom in the shortest time possible.

Yes, this result was unexpected, but also reasonable.

Mana's reaction speed and field control far exceeded her expectations.

"I'm sorry, General!"

Mana slowly turned around, and the blade of light gently rested on Origami's shoulder, announcing the end of the battle.

At this moment, the signal device above the training ground roared, and then Liaozi's voice came from the headset.

"The drill is over, Lieutenant Takamiya Mana wins!"

Chapter 127 He is my man

At the moment the exercise ended, the air seemed to still be filled with the warmth of a fierce battle. Origami returned to the corner of the garrison base's parking garage and sat alone on the hard concrete floor, staring blankly at the slightly mottled gray ground in front of him.

Her thoughts seemed to travel through time and returned to the tense and fierce battle scene more than ten minutes ago. The feeling of that moment was still vivid, making her heart unable to calm down for a long time.

As if to lock up that memory, Origami clenched his right hand violently, and a slight sound came from between his knuckles.

The world around seemed to become heavier with this silent movement.

The removal of the random field took away her extraordinary strength and speed, making every simple movement - such as raising her arms and clenching her fists - like struggling in a sticky and almost stagnant mud, and every muscle contraction seemed so strenuous.

This heaviness is not only physical, but also spiritual.

Origami felt an inexplicable sense of powerlessness, as if an invisible hand was tightly strangling her throat, making it impossible for her to breathe.

She realized that this feeling was a reluctance and disapproval of the limits of her own abilities, and a proof of her desire to become even stronger.

"Takamiya Mana."

She silently recited the name, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

That person's ability to manipulate the random field with incredible precision, as if it were one with her special weaponry, confirmed all the rumors about her.

Yes, Mana is a genius, a shining star in the human world.

As a human and a member of AST, her goal is the same as Origami's, which is to fight to defeat the elves.

The presence of warriors of this level will undoubtedly greatly improve their combat success rate, which should be an exciting thing.

However, despite her rational recognition, Origami's heart seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze, a complex emotion mixed with envy, anxiety, and even a little jealousy.

"...So strong."

She muttered to herself, staring at her clenched fists, feeling mixed emotions.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded above her head.

"——You are also very capable, Sergeant Tobiichi."

Origami looked up suddenly, and saw Mana, who was wearing a simple wiring suit, standing quietly beside her, holding two bottles of sports drinks in her hands and smiling.

"Please use—"

Mana gently handed the drink in her left hand to Origami, her tone full of encouragement.

Even though she had just been released from that overloaded state, Mana's every move still seemed relaxed and at ease, without the slightest sign of fatigue or sluggishness. This calmness made Origami a little dazed.

She looked up at Mana with mixed feelings, and raised her arm with difficulty to take the bottle of drink.

Mana nodded with satisfaction, took a sip of the drink in her hand, and then spoke.

"Honestly, I'm surprised. It's been a long time since I've met someone who could touch me, even if it's just a few millimeters of the edge of a blade."

There wasn't a trace of sarcasm in her words, just simple and sincere recognition of Origami's strength.

Origami gritted her teeth, her inner desire and unwillingness drove her to ask that question.

"What should I do to become as strong as you?"

Upon hearing this, Mana frowned slightly, as if she was surprised by the question.

“You asked me what to do…”

Mana hesitated and Origami asked.

"I heard that you once killed an elf. Please tell me the details."

Mana shrugged lightly and answered with a hint of amusement.

"Kill... the elves? Well, if we take it literally, then it's not wrong to say so..."

This vague answer made Origami tilt her head in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

Origami asked.

"Well, to put it simply, that guy might be different from other elves, so it's best not to confuse them easily."

Mana's answer remained ambiguous.

"Please tell me whatever it is, even the smallest bit of information."

Origami persisted, not disguising the urgency in her eyes.

Mana smiled slightly.

"Well, it's not impossible... After all, even if I don't tell you now, you will have the opportunity to face it in person soon - this is also one of the reasons why I was sent here."

When Origami heard this, her brows furrowed slightly again.

"...? I heard that the reason you came here was to strengthen our combat power."

"That is certainly one of the reasons. But, to be more precise, it is because the reaction of 'Nightmare' was detected nearby."

Zhenna revealed it mysteriously.

"nightmare?"

Origami asked.

"Yes. She's the one I've been following for a long time. She has—"

However, just as Mana was about to reveal the answer, both of them were suddenly hit hard on the head.

"...!"

"it hurts!"

Origami and Mana both covered their heads and turned their gaze to the right.

AST captain Ryoko Kusakabe was wearing a neat uniform and holding a rolled-up booklet. She was standing there angrily with veins bulging on her forehead.

"You two, ah..."

She pointed with trembling fingers at the wreckage recovered from the training ground - the two broken flight thrusters.

"I have already stressed that this is a simulation exercise! Why destroy such valuable equipment?!"

Liaozi's scolding sounded like a string of cannonballs.

Origami and Mana looked at each other, then explained.

"Normative means can't make Lieutenant Chongmiya reveal his flaws."

"Even if it's a simulation, how can we get valid data if we don't take it seriously—"

Before he could finish his words, the two were hit on the head again.

"Next time, before you make your opinion, please find out the value of these equipment equipped with display devices. Our budget is not unlimited."

Liaozi warned sternly.

"Yes!" "I understand. I will pay attention next time."

"Really..."

Liaozi left a sentence "Be careful next time" and turned away helplessly.

Looking at the captain's gradually receding back, Mana pouted and complained.

"Captain, you are so petty. How can you deal with the elves with such an attitude?"

Origami nodded in agreement, and Mana's lips curled up as she found resonance.

"We are truly like-minded, Sergeant Tobiichi. For us, the elves are an enemy that must be defeated. If we haggle over supplies, we may lose battles that could otherwise be won."

Mana shrugged exaggeratedly.

But this time, Origami did not agree with Mana's words, but looked at Mana straight.

"But I am serious about what I said. You can't hurt him, otherwise... I will fight you to the end even if I die."

"snort...?"

Mana glanced at Origami with interest, then immediately sipped his drink again.

"Is this boy important to you? You are very murderous, huh?"

"Well, because he's my man."

"Oh....Ah?? Hmm??!! Cough cough cough!!"

Chapter 128 I like to take the initiative

Mana stared at Origami with eyes wide open, looking at her in disbelief, as if the scene before her was beyond all her cognition.

She opened her mouth slightly, her voice trembling with disbelief, as she repeated the shocking fact she had just heard from Origami.

"You...you said she is your man? This...did I hear something wrong?"

Origami's expression remained unchanged, and his eyes as calm as water seemed to be able to see into the deepest part of people's hearts.

She did not show any panic or dissatisfaction, but continued to look at Mana with an almost cold calmness.

"Don't you believe it?"

The words were simple but like a heavy hammer, hitting Mana's heart and causing ripples one after another.

An elusive look flashed across Origami's eyes, as if she was waiting for Mana's further reaction.

"Honestly... I do find it hard to believe."

Mana answered honestly, with a look of confusion and exploratory curiosity.

Faced with Mana's direct questioning, Origami did not choose to defend herself in a long speech, but instead took a more direct and powerful way to prove her words.

She nodded slowly, and then, in front of Shin's surprised and puzzled eyes, Origami began her detailed introduction.

"My name is Shikimori Kaede. According to official records, my age is seventeen, but I personally think that I'm more mature than that. My blood type is O. As for my physical data, I'm 183 centimeters tall and weigh sixty kilograms..."

As Origami spoke, Mana's expression gradually changed from initial shock to complexity.

When Origami mentioned specific data such as height and weight, Mana could still barely maintain her superficial calm. After all, these were objective information that could be quantified and were not surprising.

However, as the introduction progressed, Mana's eyes began to reveal more and more confusion and subtle uneasiness, as if Origami's next words were gradually revealing a world she had never expected.

"His size is 18.5, and the front end is very big. It was very uncomfortable at the beginning, but the subsequent experience was very good. He likes a tougher attitude and mode, and likes the service type. As long as you use similar postures, you can completely arouse his interest. For example, on the sofa, or on the table..."

“Stop—stop—stop—!!!!”

Mana suddenly raised her hand and waved it vigorously, trying to interrupt Origami's endless chatter.

Her cheeks were like ripe apples, with a blush quickly spreading to her ears. Surprise and embarrassment intertwined in her eyes, forming a complex expression.

"You...what are you talking about! How can this...such detailed information...is this just a joke? Especially...especially...those...those data..."

Shinna hesitated, her voice as thin as a mosquito, her eyes flickering, it was obvious that the content that was mentioned made her feel extremely uncomfortable, but she didn't know what to do.

Origami maintained her usual calmness, her eyes like a quiet deep pool, without the slightest ripple as she stared at the panicked Mana in front of her, and answered with a firm tone, without a hint of joking.

"No, I'm not kidding. Everything I said is based on real numbers."

There was a gleam in her eyes of endless exploration of facts, an unquestionable seriousness.

Hearing this, beads of sweat could not help but seep out of Mana's forehead, slowly sliding down her cheeks, leaving streaks of light.

She frowned, as if she was trying hard to digest the weight of Origami's words. The astonishment and confusion in her heart surged like a tide, making her expression even more tangled.