Adaptability Sicko pt.2
*BANG*
The tall and burly man fired the gun at him, and another bullet found its mark, lodging into his head.
Zeimachi's body collapsed to the ground, lying in a pool of his own blood. Laughter resonated through the space, originating from his own lips as his body gradually became soaked in his own life's essence.
"F*CK!! I want to kill this bastard not this quick!"「A tall and burly man」
Anger and frustration consumed the tall and burly mind's as he relentlessly kicked and stomped on the lifeless body beneath him atop the rubble. After he regained his meaningless sanity when he fired the bullet, he deeply regretted his choice to kill the bastard who had mocked his pride.
Not only the tall and burly man couldn't even make the salaryman scream in agony nor begged for mercy, the salaryman did not even uttered a small grunt nor yelp when his face was forcefully struck down.
Those deeply scratched his pride.
"Fuck, fuck... FUCK!"「A tall and burly man」
Gradually, his anger consumed him.
However its not only that, there's not only his anger that slowly permeates within that old yet formidable body of his. There's something, something emerging from him while also enveloping the entire port, preparing the atmosphere for the chaos that Sengoku desired.
The chaos that was born not from the deed of humanity, but from something far beyond that.
"Duh... just let it go man. You got him now, he fucked up and more bitch will suck your dick, that's a fricking fortune dude."「A stick-like man」
It was at that moment, as the tall and robust man was gradually succumbing to the depths of madness, that another opportunist seized the chance to receive another "small gift" by behaving like a subservient mutt.
"Hmph... what a bootlicker."「A young master-like young man」
He was another one of the henchman with a relatively smaller build, just like a stick. Thin frame and small posture. That being said, despite hearing many words of the atrocities about the tall and burly man, the stick-like man was still dared enough to act chummy with the tall and robust man.
Well it was a definite thing though, the stick-like man did all of that in order to receive a small speck of reward from the tall and burly man. Even the others standing-by extra thought more or less the same.
"So that's why... you can just rest for a while, and let me take care of this body alright? And here, take this water you must be thirsty right?"「A stick-like man」
If there is someone lost in a fit of rage, one may try offering them a solution, while also cleverly disguised one or two trick inside of it.
By taking a rare chance that would come once in a life time, he's hungry for a slim chance of indulging a one-night-stand with a ship girl that're different from his current one.
Having grown weary of his previous partner ship girl, who constantly regarded him with disdain, he yearned for a different kind of woman—one who would be submissive and react with screams and shrieks whenever he raised his voice.
Those're what etched within the stick man's mind as he acted in such a considerate manner before the tall and burly man, or so he believed, until a muzzle was pressed against his cheek.
"Hu— "「A stick-like man」
*BANG*
Looks like he got stick-bugged, lol. Kuhum, I mean...
"Eh? Wh-wheht doed joest-"「A stick-like man」
A loud bang ranged into the stick-like man's ear, with a sharp pain immediately filled his neuron when he was late to realize if half of his jaw has been shawn off.
He wanted to scream, but he couldn't. It wasn't solely due to the excruciating pain, although that was undoubtedly a factor. It was primarily because another barrage of bullets that was about to pierce his face.
*BANG*
*BANG*
*BANG*
The tall and burly man could no longer maintain his focus, descending further into the abyss of madness. Repeatedly firing his gun at the stick-like man, he continued until the gun in his hand released a cloud of smoke, indicating that it had run out of ammunition.
His head felt as if it were about to explode, despite there being no visible cause of distress to the bystanders observing the scene.
"F*CKKKKKKKK you ASHOLLLEEEE— "「A tall and burly man」
The tall and burly man screamed as if he had lost his sanity, his voice echoed with the unleashed spell/skill which has been triggered by the intense enmity emanating from the moving corpse over there.
His limbs felt as if they were being sewn and burnt, his eyes were as if they were being showered with scorching steam, and the holes in both of his ears seemed to widen, stretching to unimaginable widths, accompanied by excruciating pain of all sorts.
As the tall and burly man knelt down from the illusory pain, caused by scar of a forgotten war.
He coughed repeatedly with white foam forming from his mouth. At the same time, he also failed to notice that the corpse which had been shot for numerous times by his own hand, had now risen to its feet and now looking down on him.
Holding a big sword in his hand, and with every part of his face painted over the color of red, the salaryman has now return for blood. This time he didn't laugh for once, but still, there's a wide grin from that mouth of his.
*SLASH*
"Ughk... you bas- awhkk."「A tall and burly man」
"Like what you said old man, I think I kinda regret it for killing you in one strike." (Sengoku)
Just like a free falling waterfall, a huge blade pierced him from above. Signifying that Mikage had teared him at once into two even part. Despite how how many sin he had done, and despite how many atrocities he already got in plan, nevertheless, fortunately his suffering was short-lived.
Within a single stroke of his blade, the tall and burly man probably didn't even feel an ounce of pain thanks to his skill. As a fountain of blood gushed out from the severed corpse, Sengoku points his finger right to that lifeless figure.
"But hey... Haha, YOU GOT TWO DICKENS RIGHT NOW!"(Sengoku)
In his hand Sengoku wielded his weapon, the Noodachi Mikage that has emerged from the remain of that stick-like man. And Sengoku who're still holding the steer while controlling Zeimachi's body, chuckled calmly at the spectacle before him.
"BRAVO OLD MAN! Now you could please more girls with half an effort, I'm very kind don't you agree."(Sengoku)
Swinging his blade to remove any remnants of blood, Sengoku bid his farewell to the sinner he had aided. Although the words Sengoku intended to convey could never reach their intended target, as the tall and burly man had been cleanly severed in two, he still felt motivated to express them.
Furthermore, for whatever Sengoku really meant, Zeimachi can't help but to ask him about it.
"Like hell I know you stupid coward?! Now let's press this continue, SHALL WE?" (Sengoku)
Having dealt with the two insignificant extras, Sengoku wielded Mikage towards one of the ship girls who had lost her master. A glimmer of life briefly returned to her eyes as she witnessed the demise of those who had inflicted a mark upon her.
"... (Whisper) It's all for Nagato-sama..."「Kawakaze」
However, her eyes once again became lifeless upon beholding the next enemy standing before her.
Within that world, her name is Kawakaze. A destroyer type of ship girl, from the Sakura Empire who appeared as a girl with a slender build, long white hair, and possessed real fox ears and tail. She's also the Kawakaze who's hard to find in Bishoku Zenshin (Slow Ahead).
With a profound awareness that her upcoming battle would determine her fate, Kawakaze prepared herself. Unsheathing her katana with her cold and trembling hands, she firm her resolve as a mean of redemption for the sake of her lord, Nagato.
Despite her pale appearance and uneven breaths consequences from her previous "deeds" prior to arriving at the scene, Kawakaze wouldn't let it hinder her from fulfilling her duty as a loyal servant of her lord, or at least she firmly believed so.
"That's a good eyes... but, you're not focused in this battle." (Sengoku)
"Khuh!"「Kawakaze」
A small form of greeting by clashing their blade.
Being a ship girl with parameters surpassing that of a human, Kawakaze initially believed it would be an easy strike to parried. However, she soon realized how mistaken she was, as she had to summon all her strength to block the attack and prevent herself from being cleaved in half just like the other man.
As the initial greeting faded away, another lightning-fast strike aimed directly for her neck.
This strike possessed the power not only to cleave through a colossal structure like the Azur Lane commander's office but also, undoubtedly, to sever Kawakaze's head had she not evaded it just in the nick of time.
"Hmm." (Sengoku)
Sengoku continued to survey his surroundings, while fully aware that Kawakaze was the type of warrior who fought for the sake of others, evident from her desperate efforts to stay alive.
The clash between the blades of the two warriors continued, generating a shower of sparks as their intense duel persisted. This do made Sengoku quite eager to prolong their battle, but Zeimachi from inside has been protesting for a while to stop the sight whenever he saw Kawakaze keep getting pushed back.
"(Whisper) Looks like, the weaklings will be gone in a moment and the huge weaklings will be here soon haha. Hey you, dead-eyes fox!" (Sengoku)
While cracking his neck, Sengoku turned his gaze in the direction indicated by Zeimachi. He also received another astute strike from Kawakaze who noticed the opening, but Sengoku kicked Kawakaze's blade, creating some distance between them.
"What is it."「Kawakaze」
"What're you fighting for? Your lord? Master? Friends or something else? Though it's fun clashing our blade right now, but don't you gotta to go to that important person?" (Sengoku)
"... And why you want to know? There's no words needed in our battle more than this."「Kawakaze」
In an instant, Kawakaze closed the distance between them. Despite fighting without her armor or rigging, she unleashed another strike upon Sengoku, who was still preparing to face his true enemy.
Summoning every ounce of strength she could muster, Kawakaze poured her everything into a single, mighty slash, realizing that she could no longer sustain the battle with her dwindling stamina.
"Khuhg!"「Kawakaze」
Yet it was perfectly countered with a swift punch landed directly right to her gut. The force of the blow caused her to stagger back, dropping her weapon and collapsing onto the ground.
While Sengoku perceived the strike as nothing more than a mere punch, it had a significant impact on Kawakaze. It do proved to calm her down though, so Zeimachi still let it slide.
"This is your last chance, dead eyes fox." (Sengoku)
Approaching the still recovering Kawakaze who was gasping for breath in pain, Sengoku kicked the sword that had been released from the ship girl's palm.
As Kawakaze's gaze fixated on her sword bouncing towards her, she misunderstood Sengoku's intention, believing that he was encouraging her to pick it up and unleash her full potential in battle, which actually he isn't.
"Go to their place, right now." (Sengoku)
"!!!"「Kawakaze」
"I'm saying this for all of you idiots as well, stop giving a fuck to those bastard and ran away from here, RIGHT NOW! I don't care whether its for your sister or goddamn anything else, just get away from here!" (Sengoku)
Indeed, while both Sengoku and Kawakaze was still fighting in their own play, a strange phenomenon began to unfold throughout the entire port. It wasn't a Siren attack, nor it was something comical akin to Akashi's failure in her experiment.
But it was something worse.
" Honolulu... Honolulu! I'LL GET HONOLULU ASS ALL FOR MYSELF! "「A man with jacket」
There's a man who's chasing a ship girl brazenly, as soon as Sengoku finished his speech. The man who wore a common rank jacket acted as if he had lost his reason, his actions resembled that of a zombie, driven not by a virus but by an insatiable lust.
"F*CK YOUR TASTE!!! HOOD WILL BE MINE ALONE!"「A man with glasses」
There's also another quarrel between henchman as they desperately fought each other for possession of the ship girls. It doesn't matter how close they're in the previous scene, right now they're fighting each other just to have a taste of their preference girls.
"N-Now don't r-run away... U-Uni-chan I-I'll be gentle..."「A slim man」
There was another type of individual, their eyes filled with nothing but a disturbing obsession, who specifically targeted the ship girls who appeared younger or more childlike. They seemed to be driven solely by their perverse desires, ignoring any sense of morality or decency.
"Shut up you bitch! Hurry and bend over!"「A young boy with uniform」
There was yet another group of individuals who in their depravity, resorted to physically assaulting the ship girls and forcefully claiming their bodies.
Displaying a complete disregard for the ship girls' well-being, while also exhibiting a disturbing fixation on possessing them in a degrading manner, treating them as objects to be used and abused for their own perverse desires.
"AHHH!!!! MOREE!!! GIVE ME MOREEE!!! MY QUEEN!!!"「An uncle with cigarette」
Uhhh... yeah anyway.
Many more chaotic scenes unfolded, and the ship girls, initially unsure whether to harm Zeimachi or not, chose to abandon him and prioritize the protection of their sisters, friends, or commanders.
"Go, before I change my mind." (Sengoku)
Including Kawakaze, who cast a curious gaze at the man before she departed from the scene along with some other ship girls. Now that most of the ship girls have been evacuated from that place, Sengoku called Mikage to his hand and rest his weapon onto his shoulder.
"Geez, what a dang luck for arriving in a world full of chicks. Huh? ... like I said stop saying it chuunibyou damnit! Call it Eight year of bizarre standing." (Sengoku)
Sengoku, with his usual chuunibyou or eight grader syndrome watch everything from the center of that scene. With blood that had now dried thanks to the wind and sun, he appeared far from what one would typically associate with a salaryman.
"Fhew... alright what you want is done, so now its my turn right?" (Sengoku)
Done with some request of Zeimachi's, he leaped from his previous position, soaring high into the air to get a better view of the surroundings. To his surprise, he also witnessed numerous scenes on the ground that had never piqued his interest before.
From the dormitories he had passed earlier where there're many man-lust zombie roaming everywhere, up to the docks where he caught sight of numerous submarines gathered at their designated rendezvous point.
"Yes... this is it! Chaos! HAHAHAHA! Chaos, unleash destruction upon everything and everyone! My fury shall vanquish you all! HAHAHA-" (Sengoku)
Laughing like a maniac at the spectacle before him, Sengoku was thoroughly enjoying himself. Spreading his limbs all free as he fall from the sky, Sengoku continue to laugh for everything he had done.
As his persona do the things above, Zeimachi didn't watch in leisure as well, he's silently watching everything from the back scene just like a person who handle everything from the background. Waiting for something to happen in case Sengoku got laxed enough to overlook it.
*TICK-TOCK*
And it happen. Just like what Zeimachi had predicted, the person who'll came out sooner or later, has showed his presence, though it's very unfortunate since Sengoku's amusement came to a halt as they noticed something peculiar.
As they heard the sound of a ticking clock, a strange phenomenon occurred. Suddenly, everything around them froze in place. The ship girls, the humans, birb, even the process of his descend came to a standstill due to the frozen time.
It was as if time itself had come to a halt. Yet, despite the stillness, Sengoku remained alive and aware.
Zeimachi, realizing that time had become stuck, have some suspect if these are the result of a "Skill" of some ship girls he was familiar with, from the one he called as Peter Strasser to the one he called as Heavy-dable.
Based from his recollection, he remembered that those two ship girls possessed a peculiar ability, a manifestation of their skill, which allowed them to manipulate time in their own way.
However, Zeimachi's suspicions came to a halt when he realized that it was highly unlikely for those ship girls to possess the ability to manipulate time in such a manner. Furthermore Sengoku also helped him in throwing those suspicions away.
"(Whisper) So none of the chicks are doing this, then that means... its him. There... yep, that white spot over there." (Sengoku)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
On the grounds of the Azur Lane academy, more precisely within the remnants of the office that had been previously ravaged by Mikage's visit, a young man stood amidst the frozen time, remarkably retaining the ability to move unhindered.
〈Successfully resisted the effect of unknown.〉
"Just to suddenly got mission like this... geez, that god really playing with me! Well that magic must be the trigger anyway. Thankfully my magical resistance B could handle it. System, show me the quest."
The man who emerged was none other than the boss of the loan sharks from before, also known as Chief by some. As the final confrontation drew near, it was time for the mastermind to step into the spotlight upon that crazed place.
Initially, the man had indeed been affected by the Omen of Chaos that Sengoku had unleashed. He briefly succumbed to madness and confusion. Fortunately, one of his skills came to his aid, enabling him to resist the aura of madness and reclaim clarity of mind.
〈Displaying detail of Host's quest.〉
#(Arrive in the world of Azur Lane and let's build your Harem!)#
"More."
〈Displaying more detail of Host's quest.〉
〈Objective〉:
| 1. At least get 1 ship girls to join your harem (0/...) |
| 2. Remove anyone with the mark of "Mad Berseker". (0/78) |
| 3. Gain Wisdom Cube and build an ultra rare ship girl (0/1) |
〈Reward〉
| 500.000 USD |
| Stat point +50 |
| Skill point +25 |
| Skill "Lucky E" |
| Blueprint of battleship Yamato |
| Oil 200 barrel |
〈Time Limit〉
| First and third are unlimited |
| Notification : !!! Finish second main quest in 7 minutes 10 second for additional reward !!! |
〈Failure〉
| Cutting short your little brother |
〈Due to the effect from Unknown, Host will receive a bonus 10 seconds invincibility time as a compensation.〉
"Show me my status."
〈Status〉
Name : Yulijer
Age : 16
Skill : |Charm Lv.10 | Drawing Lv.10 | Painting Lv.10 | Cook Lv.10 | Telepathy Lv.3 | Adaptive Lv.10 | Barrier Lv.10 | Phalanx Lv.8 | Gram Dispersion Lv.6 | Farsight Lv.2 | Magic resistant Lv.8 | Pain resistant Lv.5 | Dragon scales Lv.4 | Aura Lv.5 | True dragon gaze Lv.2 | More... ↘ |
〈Sort : Old → New〉
Occupation : | Mangaka | Painter | Chef | Student | Admin | Master of East Youkai | Ultimate Human | Special ranked Jonin | Dragonian | More... ↘ |
〈Sort : Old → New〉
Condition :〈Fall into Unknown's effect similar to [Madness Enchantment] → Nullified the effect of Unknown → Normal〉
Just like how a system can be, numerous information display appeared on his sight as he stood within that frozen frame of time. As he dismissed the System's notification and opened another window of his status, he looked slightly amused with the compensation he had received.
〈Ten seconds has passed〉
〈Invincibility time has now over.〉
"(Sigh) Let's get this over with quickly, then back to bed to reap the rewards and enjoy some quality time with Kirino, Miyuki, Kuroha, and the others. Well they're really glued to me after their first."
In the previous chapter, his figure had not been adequately described, but now, beneath the shattered roof of the office room, his face and appearance aligned with what U-101 had told them.
A handsome man in his teenage years stood tall at 6 feet 2 inches. His hair sparkled in a captivating silver hue, cascading down to his neck.
His chiseled face possessed an allure that could entice women to flock to him, as if he were sculpted by a god in pursuit of perfection and beauty. His fiery red eyes held a fervent gaze that had the power to charm women of all ages, even those yet to be born.
Clad in a striking ensemble of black and white, he wore a black metal jacket just like an end game armor. His long pants resembled jeans, yet possessed the strength to withstand the teeth of a hydra.
"It's that guy, my spell got repelled from him." (Sengoku)
As time resumed its flow, Sengoku descended from the sky holding Mikage in his hand. Unlike his previous state of excitement before time had been suspended, Sengoku now appeared more composed and less tense.
While although he's not the brightest, Sengoku is not much of a dimwit either. He knew if Zeimachi got another PTSD not long after the time continued to flow.
Somehow aware that their enemy possessed the ability to manipulate reality, especially it was "Time", Sengoku recalled fragments of his memories related to a dreadful entity associated with the concept of "Time."
The memory unsettled him, and he harbored a strong hatred for it.
"Yeah... ain't no doubt that's one adaptability sicko. Heyya Zei, want to switch?" (Sengoku)
Paying zero attention towards Zeimachi's doubt that still persist from the past, Sengoku asked Zeimachi if he wants to change places after he lands smoothly on a level ground. In his tightly clenched grip, Sengoku could feel the dormant power within Mikage slowly awakening, answering the call of its wielder.
Upon hearing the proposal, Zeimachi promptly refused it. He had no intention of revealing his position, and he presented his denial in a rational manner.
"Hah! You would." (Sengoku)
Despite being the one who initially proposed the idea, Sengoku showed little interest or concern, after all, he only want to mock Zeimachi while also taunting him for each of his cautiousness in the face of seemingly random adversaries whenever there's some random and unknown encounter arrived.
True there's some time in his past where he faced some guys who used System, and it was mostly times that are better left unspoken. There's no doubt about it if they had faced numerous kind of being that could violate all kind of common senses that humanity once perceived.
But so what about it, no matter how terrible one past was, it'll stay in the past. If you got time to dawdling around like a duck, then you should've got time to conquer a nation. That's what Sengoku conveyed within their shared consciousness.
"Che, if only you're not one diligent student who like his teacher, then maybe you could get stronger that this— Agh!? That's hurt you idiot! What's with the feather?!" Sengoku
Unable to tolerate Sengoku's sassy words, a feather materialized beside Zeimachi's head and swiftly pierced into his own ears. It didn't matter if it was his own body or not, Zeimachi was determined to teach that arrogant individual a lesson he wouldn't soon forget.
Though a little irked, Sengoku the prick didn't hate this side of Zeimachi. Therefore, as soon as he removed the feather from his ear, Sengoku dashed towards the loan shark boss known as the "Chief", wielding Mikage with swift and decisive movements.
"What? Ahh, its that fly. Whatever, Gate of Babylon. I'll just kill him along with the rest and leave the girls alone."
On the other side, the Chief, recognizing the meddling individual who had disrupted his plans, decided to put an end to the problem in a grandiose manner.
He smirked confidently, his eyes gleaming with a mix of arrogance and malice. With a self-assured demeanor, he turned his back and leaned his shoulder against the lap of another ship girl who was present nearby, seemingly unfazed by the chaos unfolding around him.
"..."「Enterprise?」
A series of golden portals began to materialize one after another, unleashing a torrent of weapons including spears, swords, axes, and various other deadly implements. The air was filled with the sound of blades whistling through the air, creating a chaotic scene of imminent danger.
"GuuhHHUkkk..."
"BLAArrghHHH!!"
"AAA... KGHHHUHHK..."
The weapons mercilessly impaled, shredded, and stabbed the unfortunate targets, causing blood to spatter in all directions. Each of them being ordinary humans had no chance of surviving such devastating attacks reminiscent of powerful noble phantasms.
It was except for a single man who didn't receive any scratches from the projectiles launched from the Gate of Babylon. He didn't even need to parry or block them, he simply dodged, dodged, and continued to dodge, all the while maintaining a bored expression as he watched the scene unfold.
"System, show me my progress."
〈Objective〉:
| 1. At least get 1 ship girls to join your harem (0/...) |
| 2. Remove anyone with the mark of "Mad Berseker". (77/78) |
| 3. Gain Wisdom Cube and build an ultra rare ship girl (0/1) |
Based on the progression of his abilities, it became evident that those individuals marked as Mad Berserkers were the ones who fell victim to Sengoku's Invitation to Madness.
In a matter of minutes, he effortlessly accumulated those numbers, as the destructive power of Gate of Babylon proved to be overwhelmingly fatal for the small fry attempting to challenge him.
"Hmm... surprising there's still one alive. Should I check it out? Oh Enterprise, don't you dare to escape from this place, or you know what'll happen~"
With his destination has been set, the Chief who was also called as Yulijer from his status display, jumped off arrogantly to congratulate the sole survivor who had managed to win the lottery of staying alive in the face of his onslaught.
Unlike the average person who would hesitate when it comes to committing a massacre, Yulijer displayed a stark contrast, since for him, everyone marked with the mark of Mad Berserker are nothing more than some EXP to be devoured.
"Ah you're the last one? Hold up, aren't you that fly from before? Talking about you, I never see that weapon before."
Arrived in front of the salaryman dyed in dried blood, Yulijer who still didn't thought much about him spoke with another lowering tone. He spoke to his intended victim with a tone of disdain, treating them like a lowly country dog who was unaware of their king's presence.
"Well... I'll get that for my collection, thanks. Chain of Heaven."
Without a care for the ownership of the objects, Yulijer casually and effortlessly unleashed several golden chains. With those chains, he launched an attack on Sengoku, who was in the midst of receiving a plan from Zeimachi.
Sengoku vehemently opposed the plan, as he felt no need to rely on cheap tricks like diversion or the like. However, once again, Zeimachi tried to persuade Sengoku, explaining that if they successfully dodge or deflect the incoming attack, the battle would only prolong to be nothing.
"Ck." (Sengoku)
"Oh... it's big katana... I wouldn't use it though. Just maybe... it'll become much worth it if I melt it. Nice loot, Gate of Babylon."
In that moment, the Chain of Heaven successfully restrained Sengoku and wrested Mikage from his grasp. Unable to move even an inch, Sengoku felt increasingly disgusted every time the trash in front of him dared to touch his weapon.
Having completed his observation, Yulijer proceeded to open another portal, revealing a multitude of projectiles within. It was clear that they were aimed at ending the life of the restrained salaryman before him.
As the projectiles were launched and Mikage was on the verge of being claimed to be another treasure within the golden portal, the Chief turned his back, unwilling to witness another unsightly scene where the blood of peasants would splatter all around.
He continue to walk on, ignoring whatever that'll happen.
"This much should be enough, is it good now?" (Sengoku)
With a resolute "Yes, this is enough for confirmation," Zeimachi once again granted Sengoku permission to unleash his havoc. Using his sheer force, he tore through the restraints of the Chain of Heaven and called out to Mikage loudly, causing ruptures in the dimensional fabric of the Gate of Babylon.
The air became charged, as if a blazing fire enveloped Sengoku, while the skies radiated with a newfound brilliance. Sengoku, fueled by his hatred at anyone daring to lay hands on his weapon, unleashed himself without restraint, resembling a colossal ball of fire ready to engulf the entire universe.
"Stop telling me what to do! Match your Edge with me!" (Sengoku)
Faster than Bugatti and with astonishing speed, he closed the distance that had opened up between them.
Accompanied by Zeimachi's Edge, which took the form of psychedelic feathers swirling around him, Sengoku who've been driven to anger, swung his blade with reckless abandon, adding an otherworldly aura to his frenzied movements.
"What the?!"
*CLANG*
However, as Sengoku unleashed his sundering slash, it was met with a shield conjured from the treasures of the Gate of Babylon, effectively blocking his attack.
Despite the shield blocking his initial attack, Sengoku was not discouraged and still being undeterred. Mikage continue to push on, the Edge and the psychedelic Feather that accompanied him swiftly sprung into action.
The Edge, with its mysterious power, managed to pierce through the shield, creating a small crack in its defense. At the same time, the Feather weaved around Sengoku with blinding speed, leaving trails of psychedelic colors in its wake.
With the shield compromised, Sengoku seized the opportunity and continued his onslaught. His strikes became a blazing storm of slashes and thrusts, aiming to overwhelm his opponent. Each swing of his weapon left a trail of destruction, tearing through the air and threatening to rend space itself.
The Chief, Yulijer, realized that he was no longer facing a mere salaryman. This was a force to be reckoned with, a man wielding the power of madness and Unknown according to his System. He quickly summoned more treasures from the Gate of Babylon to defend himself, trying to match Sengoku's ferocity.
"Shit, I don't want to use EA but... ahhh whatever!"
The battlefield erupted into a spectacle of power and chaos as the two clashed. Each move was met with a counter, and the air crackled with the release of immense energy. Sensing the need for a decisive action, Yulijer made a fateful decision.
"I guess you're not normal after all. Now let me grace you with the real might! Let me tell you of the beginning..."
The surroundings trembled under the weight of their clash, and the onlookers could only watch in awe and fear as another sword revealed itself, gleaming darkly under the rays of the sun.
Since he's one horny teenager, Zeimachi thought if Yulijer wouldn't use EA considering the presence of many ship girls who're still in this port.
However, he soon realized how mistaken he was.
In an effort to protect the ship girls, Zeimachi continued to utilize each Feather as a defensive measure, shielding those girls from the destructive mana blasts unleashed by the sword of rupture.
"Please hold on, Nagato-sama."「Kawakaze」
"Ah, much obliged."「Nagato」
In the midst of the fierce battle, Zeimachi alerted Sengoku to hurry and finish the fight, else their opponent would use the sword of rapture and could possibly destroy the port they're in right now.
"I know that already!" (Sengoku)
As the battle raged on, it became clear that this was not a simple clash of physical strength. It was a battle of wills, ego, and against time. The wills of Sengoku who want to deliver his enmity was being displayed, the ego that persisted within that fake king of king is being tested, and the time that'll decided everything will soon later come.
"... heavens' hell is the eve of creation's celebration! Die and be silent..."
"Mikage, permeated. Zei, you done yet?" Sengoku
With the completion of the chant drawing near, Sengoku and Zeimachi stood their ground and refused to succumb to the awe-inspiring power of the sword that could cleave through heaven and earth.
Rather than retreating and forsaking their enmity and mission in the face of such overwhelming might, the duo opted to forge their own executing strike and devise a plan to counter the sword capable of bringing about world-shattering devastation seven times over.
"!!! You think that'll work!"
Just as the noble phantasm was on the verge of unleashing its full might, a single strand of Feather pierced through the swirling maelstrom of energy, its target set on severing Yulijer's throat.
However, Yulijer, well aware of the danger, unleashed another surge of energy to repel the incoming attack and protect himself from harm. Yulijer thought he had deflected one last desperate strike from stopping him from releasing Enuma Elis.
Unfortunately, despite his triumphant glare that continued to stare persistently at the one salaryman...
"Haha, jackpot. " (Sengoku)
... it was all too late for Yulijer to realize that their plan had worked perfectly.
"Enuma! Eli—gghhk!?"
His words were abruptly cut short, as a sharp pain tore through his heart, causing him to lose his grip on Ea. Still holding his pride, Yulijer collapsed to the ground, unable to continue his fight after he realized if he had lose one of his vital organ.
"Now maybe you're the one that should die." (Sengoku)
"W-What urghhh! (Cough) Have you done?!"
The Sword of Rupture fell and slipped from its wielder's grasp. As he realized that his heart was now shattered and torn, while a mass of blood starting to form beneath him, he uttered a sentence containing his prideful ego since he still can't accept his defeat.
His once-charming figure had now been marred by the mess of his hair, blood-stained clothes, and the blood that he coughed up from his mouth. The transformation was drastic, stripping away any remnants of his former allure.
"Its easy Zako-char, you don't know what I could do. But me? Yep, the otherwise. Now say goodbye to your little life." (Sengoku)
Sengoku gripped his sword Mikage tightly and raised it high, preparing to deliver a final blow that would sever the loan shark boss's body in two. The air crackled with anticipation as he unleashed his wrath upon his fallen enemy.
It was just a few inches more before he say good bye to his luxurious live...
"I surrender... system..."
Yulijer still got his leeway.
〈Confirmed, Host Yulijer chose to give up on the challenge. Starting the transportation to return to the original world.〉
〈Penalty will be inflicted later when return〉
〈Returning...〉
Many voices echoed in Yulijer's mind, to the point where Sengoku also became aware that something strange was about to happen. And indeed, his intuition proved to be true, right before Sengoku swung his sword, the man had already vanished.
*SLASH-BAAMMM*
"..." (Sengoku)
Amidst the silence that followed the battle, Sengoku furrowed his brow, perplexed by Yulijer's sudden disappearance. He looked around, trying to make sense of what had transpired. However, there were no signs or traces to be found.
Yulijer had vanished without a trace, leaving no evidence behind.
"This is why I don't like them, they always chose retreat when they could just pick retry." (Sengoku)
With a sigh of frustration, Sengoku reluctantly sheathed his sword Mikage once again. Despite feeling unsatisfied with the outcome of the battle, he knew he had no choice but to accept it for now.
As he stood there, processing the events that had just unfolded, Zeimachi began to speak, trying to reason with Sengoku. He also slipped some explanation about his encounter with Cera, shedding light on the deeper meaning behind their encounter with Yulijer.
"That name... just hearing it give me headache. HAH! I'm done! Do whatever you want! I'm leaving." (Sengoku)
It is unclear what kind of image is imprinted in Sengoku's mind that makes him unable to bear hearing Cera's name. However, it appears that Cera is another individual whom Sengoku holds deep animosity towards.
Sengoku's personalities begin to fade, and Zeimachi, amused by Sengoku's fussiness mocked him for acting like a spoiled brat before taking control of his body once again.
But it wasn't long till his laughter subsided.
He acknowledged the complexity of their situation and the conflicting emotions within him. The journey they embarked on was not just about external battles but also an exploration of their own identities and motivations.
Zeimachi couldn't help but question himself, mindful of the potential contradictions and complexities of his own character.
Nevertheless, it doesn't really matter since what needed to be done will always different from things that he really want.
"Okay thank you for your hard work, bye Mikage."「Zeimachi」
As Zeimachi bid farewell to Mikage, watching it slowly transform into ashes, his gaze followed the drifting remnants in the air. The once mighty sword now reduced to mere specks of dust, carried by the wind, held a bittersweet symbolism.
Mikage had been more than just a weapon to him; it had been a companion, a source of power, and a reminder of the sacrifices made along their journey. The same as to those girl who're slowly walking over out of their hideout.
"Could you guys get each of your faction leader to meet me."「Zeimachi」
He knew that time was of the essence.
Despite the pain and the blood staining his face, he understood the gravity of the situation and the need for unity among the factions. The hidden truths they would soon uncover had the potential to reshape their fleet's destiny.
He knew that their cooperation and understanding would be crucial in unraveling the mysteries and overcoming the challenges that lay ahead. As to why and how he knew, those answers were placed when Zeimachi used his Feather to peeked into numerous sentience being's mind.
Doesn't matter whether there's blood spurting from his head, nor how painful his step is. The fate of their fleet hung in the balance, and he would stop at nothing to ensure a brighter future for them all.
Just like how a fool he is.