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"Could he be a clergyman?"
"That's probably it, but why would the Ainsworth family be here?"
Could it be because of the "permanent" feature?
"That's probably true, after all, the Ainsworth family has been working tirelessly to save the world."
It's not surprising that they're present in cities where [Permanent] has appeared.
"but......"
With the man's help, the girl stood up from the ground.
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at the spot where Kanzaki Hikaru had disappeared.
"This person seems different from the clergy..."
"Different? Is it? I haven't noticed."
"Who knows, we might have offended someone really powerful..."
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"Permanent...that's perfect..."
A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, because things were going much more smoothly than he had imagined.
Therefore, Kanzaki Teru also failed to manage his facial expressions well. Although this was not the situation Kanzaki Teru wanted to see, he would not easily give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He adjusted his breathing slightly and moved quickly, tapping the ground with his toes, searching for the monster that had just escaped.
"This place is even worse than I imagined..."
Apart from the corpses, all that's left here are ruins.
"What exactly is it for...?"
Seeing the mess, Kanzaki Teru didn't experience much emotional change.
I only noticed something was off.
The feeling that Number 10 summoned the monster to Kanzaki Hikaru was simply for fun, just like how a child like 880 treats the whole world as a game.
However, the monster that appeared earlier gave off a completely different feeling. It seemed to have some kind of obsession and did not simply act based on its mood.
Kanzaki Teru couldn't fathom this matter at all. The most plausible possibility was that the two sides did not belong to the same camp.
If we think about it that way, then it makes more sense. But even so... it still can't explain everything that's going on right now.
After all, the extent of the damage here is completely different from what Number Ten told him about his purpose. It's just a pity that his own ideas are impossible to prove.
Both Number Ten and the entity that just appeared are shrouded in mystery.
Faced with this monster, Kanzaki Teru was unable to defeat it using his original physical abilities.
Humans have countless weaknesses, and even with training, many aspects remain that cannot be overcome. Therefore, if facing a human opponent, Kanzaki Hiroki could easily win, without even needing to use his abilities.
Chapter 433: The Significance of a Corner
However, if the other party is an entity that defies common sense, then the situation will change.
It wasn't just because Kanzaki Hikaru didn't have high-lethal weapons, but also because he was facing such an unknown enemy.
Kanzaki Teru had no idea where his opponent's weaknesses lay, so he had no way to deal with them effectively.
And once Kanzaki Teru gained this ability, this problem was easily solved.
Lost in thought about these meaningless things, Kanzaki Teru moved quickly through the city streets.
Seeing the scene of numerous houses collapsing in just a moment, Kanzaki Teru couldn't help but marvel at the monster that Number Ten called "Ichihorn".
Although Kanzaki Teru was not afraid of this, he was worried that if the other side ignored him and launched an attack on the town.
That would be utterly disastrous, since there's more than one way to win.
Even though Kanzaki Teru physically defeated the monster called "Ikkaku," the result was still...
The opponent still emerged victorious, which is one of the reasons why Kanzaki Teru didn't make a move easily.
While this isn't the only reason, it does account for a significant portion of the overall picture.
Moreover, Kanzaki Teru still needs to obtain information about the truth of the world from Number Ten, since there are many strange things about what she says.
If we can find out the reason for these strange places, we might be able to find out what Kanzaki Teru wants to know.
This world, like my original world, also has strange places.
Although the reason is unclear at the moment, Kanzaki Teru believes that the answer must be hidden within it.
"This is such a hassle..."
After casually dealing with the last remaining fish, Kanzaki Teru stretched wearily.
"As a post-meal exercise, this is really too strenuous."
Can't you give me something easy? Look at all this stuff...
Although Kanzaki Teru was talking to himself like this, everyone around him had already left because of the evacuation alarm.
In reality, Kanzaki Teru wasn't bothered by this issue; it was just that such a high-profile action was bound to attract the attention of some people hiding in the shadows.
Kanzaki Teru wanted to have a good talk with these people, but if they saw that his actions were actually a way to completely hide his whereabouts, then Kanzaki Teru would be helpless.
Although there is a backup plan, it is only a choice made when there is absolutely no other way out.
If possible, Kanzaki Teru doesn't want to resort to the final means.
"Please come with me."
"Oh, you've rested enough? But before that, don't you have something to say to me?"
Looking at the girl with bloodshot eyes, Kanzaki Teru's tone was not caring, but rather malicious.
After all, she had just caused me so much trouble, and now she hadn't even said a word of thanks.
If we don't act a little more assertive here, the other party will look down on us.
While Kanzaki Teru wouldn't use his strength to force others to submit to him, he would also never hide his strength for no reason, lest others look down on him.
When the girl heard Kanzaki Teru say that, a hint of displeasure appeared on her face, which she made no attempt to hide.
"This is my identification."
However, perhaps due to pride, although he didn't offer a frank thank you, he softened his tone considerably.
This must have been quite an achievement for her, but Kanzaki Teru's eyes remained completely devoid of emotion.
He had long forgotten those feelings, but a smile still lingered on his face, because he felt that the emotions he was expressing now should bring a smile to his face.
"Let me see... Hmm—Miss Sugimori H. Hinako? She looks like a high school student."
"Aren't you about my age too! You're such an annoying guy!"
Pinzi's emotions were like a rollercoaster, constantly in a state of excitement. Kanzaki Teru really hoped that she could calm down a bit.
After all, this type of person is the one that Kanzaki Teru is least good at dealing with; dealing with them is extremely tiring.
A figure flashed through his mind, and Kanzaki Teru sighed again.
"What?! Do you have a problem with me?!"
Pinzi probably thought that Kanzaki Teru was sighing and feeling sorry for her.
"No, no, it's just that seeing you reminded me of someone I know. She's just like you."
"Even if you try to get close to me, it won't work, and besides..."
Pinzi's eyes instantly turned cold, and she once again took out her electromagnetic crossbow and aimed it at Kanzaki Teru.
Chapter 434: Connection
"Who gave you permission to call me so affectionately? I didn't agree to you calling me that."
"Okay, okay, so where are you taking me?"
After all, there was no point in arguing here any longer, and Kanzaki Teru urged Pinzi on.
Kanzaki Teru also had some questions he wanted to ask her, however...
"I said...did we take the wrong road?"
“I didn’t go wrong.”
"but......"
Following behind the other person, Kanzaki Teru looked around.
I thought Pinzi was going to take me to a place like a reception room, or at the very least, an interrogation room.
But she didn't seem to have that intention at all, and instead took Kanzaki Teru deep into the mountains and forests.
As the night gradually darkened, this place resembled a scene straight out of a ghost story, or perhaps—a perfect spot for murder and body concealment.
Where exactly do you want to take me?
"You've been asking this question the whole time, it's so annoying!"
Her tone was filled with anxiety. Although Pinzi didn't turn her head, Kanzaki Teru could vaguely sense what she was thinking.
"Of course I'm going to ask you, since the place you're taking me to doesn't look like a normal business place at all."
Hearing Kanzaki Teru say this, Pinzi finally stopped in her tracks.
"Alright, that's about enough for now, so let's—"
Finally, she turned her head, and even now, Kanzaki Teru could read the emotions on Pinzi's face.
Anger and fear intertwined, and beneath these two emotions lay a sliver of expectation.
Even though he had long forgotten about feelings, Kanzaki Teru was somehow able to understand the other person.
Ah, so that's how it is? — Kanzaki Teru also understood why he was able to sense the other person's emotions so clearly.
This is because it is also the emotion that Kanzaki Teru most often felt, but this expectation may be different from that of Hinako.
Kanzaki Teru's expectation was his own destruction.
However, this is not allowed, because Kanzaki Teru has long been cursed.