A certain crossover anime's nuclear-powered sword immortal

While not as exaggerated as Erica, Liliana is still a very eye-catching type.

Otherwise, these two knight princesses would never have become rivals.

"Oh my~ What exactly happened today... Lily, I'm a little curious about what kind of realization you had."

Finally, Erica couldn't help but ask directly.

“It’s not surprising at all… I just made up my mind that as the first knight by the ‘King’s’ side, it is very important to be recognized by the ‘King’ and the people around the ‘King’. Therefore, I should strive to become a knight worthy of the ‘King’.”

Liliana's answer was very composed and very powerful.

"So, Erica, I will turn a blind eye to your seductive behavior toward the 'King'. As the first knight by the 'King's' side, I will not be jealous because someone loves the 'King'. Of course, this only applies when your actions do not hinder the 'King'."

With a subtle, condescending gaze, this silver-clad knight princess displayed an unusually assertive demeanor in front of Erica.

"Oh? So you'll become the 'King's' most favored knight?"

Erica raised an eyebrow and asked.

"This...this is..."

Liliana suddenly started stuttering.

Chapter Seventy-Nine: An Uninvited Guest from Jiangnan

Erica's sudden, ambiguous question left Liliana speechless for a moment, but she suppressed her shyness and looked directly at her friend who always teased her.

“Of course, Erica, I will never lose to you.”

"Hehe..." Upon hearing this, the blonde girl immediately let out a melodious, silvery laugh.

"As the first knight and lover, bravery and magic alone are not enough. The most important thing is to have the talent to assist the 'King,' wisdom and strategy, interpersonal skills, and social skills... Can you do it, Lily?"

The girl who asked the question wore a beautiful, slightly mocking smile.

Her burgundy outfit perfectly matched the demeanor of the "Red Devil."

“I do acknowledge your cleverness, but isn’t it a bit much to use this as a talent to assist the ‘King’? The most important thing for the ‘King’ and the knights is loyalty and trust. I will prevent others from seizing the initiative in this regard.”

Liliana responded very calmly. If it were a real verbal battle, Erica should have won, but there was no sign of that happening now.

"If that's how you put it, then let me see what the First Knight is capable of... What are your thoughts on the arrival of Lu Yinghua, which you just mentioned?"

"About the matter of Luo Hao's direct disciple..."

Liliana nodded slightly and answered Erica's teasing question with some caution.

"Well, that's the least likely, but also the one we need to be most wary of. It's possible that the leader of that demonic cult wants to cause some trouble in Japan, or that he's simply sending his disciple to test the 'King'..."

If that's really the case, then what's the difference between that and giving it away for free?

Liliana herself felt that her guess was not quite right.

“Statistically speaking, it is indeed impossible, but from my experience from the beginning to the present, every Campione godkiller is someone who has to ignite all the gunpowder around them. Whether it is our ‘King’, or Voban and Salubatore, or even the ‘Cult Leader’ of Luohao, he should not be an exception.”

"In short, the suspense still lies with 'Master Luo Hao'. We have never seen the appearance or personality of that person, so it remains a mystery for now."

Liliana rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, and then looked at Erica.

"What kind of gods they fought is also unknown to us. Erica, I remember you were in China before. If you have any information about them, please tell me."

"The information about the cult leader is restricted by people in the Chinese community. It is said that believers who see the cult leader's figure will blind themselves, and those who hear his voice will cut off their ears."

Erica recalled, and said helplessly.

"Those people are really unfortunate."

Shirou picked up the coffee that the maid Karen had brought him and took a sip.

At this moment, Yuri returned to the restaurant after finishing her phone call.

“‘Wang,’ this was just a message from Mr. Amakasu. He said that the young master of the Kufuzuka family, who guards the Western Heaven Palace, has been kidnapped.”

Upon hearing Yuri's words, everyone in the room fell silent for a moment, and then Erica glanced at Liliana.

"Lu Yinghua...?"

"It seems very likely."

Liliana nodded.

"Master Luo Hao should be coming to Japan soon. Judging from the situation, one of his goals should be the Monkey God. It looks like another bloody storm is about to break out."

Erica took a deep breath and sighed.

Although there was no need for them to panic too much even if Luo Hao, the "Cult Leader," attacked, it was ultimately the city and its people who would suffer.

"coming……"

Shirou suddenly stood up and then said to Erica and the others.

"You all go back to the villa first."

“But… I understand, ‘Your Majesty,’ please be careful.”

Although somewhat worried, Erica knew that even if she and the others didn't leave, they would only cause trouble, so she obediently returned to the villa.

……

As dusk falls, the sunlight, shielded by the steel city, transforms into a vast shadow, enveloping the streets and alleys.

The villa area has just welcomed an uninvited guest.

A white mist hung over the road outside the villa.

After the fog dissipated, a stunningly beautiful young woman was revealed.

She looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in traditional Hanfu with a long hem and a sky-blue long-sleeved robe draped over her shoulders.

Her silky black hair was braided into two small braids that hung over her shoulders, and on the sides near her temples, there were pink lotus-shaped hair ornaments.

What is most striking is that pair of emerald green eyes that look down upon the world, exuding an air of supreme superiority, and which one will never forget once seen.

Looking at her appearance alone, it's impossible to tell that this exceptionally cute girl is actually a god-slayer who has lived for over two hundred years.

"You didn't even notice me at this point? It seems the seventh Godslayer who defeated Marquis Voban is nothing special after all..."

Luo Hao frowned slightly, her long eyelashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly.

"Luo Hao, the leader of the Five Prisons Holy Sect in Jiangnan, is truly top-notch in both martial arts and appearance."

Someone's presence was approaching. Luo Hao looked at the now deserted street and saw a young man walking towards her against the light.

The last rays of the setting sun fell on his back, casting him in shadow and making it difficult to discern his expression.

"Hmph, it was you, the seventh 'Godslayer' who killed Marquis Voban, that old codger."

The girl, who seemed to have stepped out of an ancient painting, turned her gaze to Shirou.

Seemingly curious about the boy's red hair and golden eyes, she curved her beautiful pale pink lips into a captivating smile.

"I heard you only became a Godslayer a little over two months ago, is that right?"

"indeed so."

Shirou nodded, his expression remaining completely unchanged even when facing this cult leader who struck fear into the hearts of the entire Japanese magic world.

They even began to examine the Hanfu worn by the woman with great interest.

Made of high-quality silk, it's more like a cheongsam covered by a blue coat than a Hanfu. Through the slit of the cheongsam, a pair of long stockings made of black material are visible.

"What dynasty is this clothing from...?" Shirou asked in fluent Chinese.

You can speak Chinese?

Luo Hao, the leader of the sect, was slightly surprised.

"Those guys in charge of intelligence gathering seem to lack experience after all. They couldn't even find out that the seventh 'Godslayer' can speak Chinese."

"Because I have never shown that I speak Chinese, and besides, even if you have informants all over the world, you can't find out my background."

Shirou shrugged and smiled.

"You're really confident," Luo Hao, the cult leader, sneered.

"But I don't care about your background at all. You probably already know why I'm here today, right?"

"Yeah, of course."

Shirou nodded.

Meanwhile, dark clouds gathered in the sky above, forming a dense, oppressive layer, with streaks of lightning flashing through them.

"The power to control the weather...?"

Luo Hao murmured to himself, then stared intently at Shirou and spoke.

"I am the one who reigns supreme in martial arts, surnamed Luo, given name Cuilian, courtesy name Hao, the leader of the Five Prisons Holy Sect, Orihara Shirou. Remember this name well."

Luo Hao made this announcement.

As the battle raged, several girls peeked out from the windows of the villa, secretly observing the situation.

"Is that the 'Master Luo Hao' from Jiangnan? What a terrifying aura! It feels like anyone who stands in front of her will be suppressed!"

Erica, a high-ranking knight, looked at the beautiful woman in a cheongsam standing in the street and said with a slight flutter in her heart.

"Indeed, even from a distance, one can feel the unique aura of a 'king'..."

Liliana exclaimed in the same amazement.

Just as they were marveling at her beauty, the stunning woman standing in the middle of the street suddenly turned her face and looked in their direction.

"Damn it, that 'King' has discovered us!"

Lord Luo Hao glanced at the knight princesses and priestesses who were secretly watching him, but didn't pay them much attention. He then turned back to look at Shirou, who was examining his body.

"What disrespectful things are you thinking? You newcomer really don't know any manners at all."

Luo Hao, the cult leader, casually expressed his dissatisfaction, and arrogantly raised his head to look at Shirou.

Although she is only about 1.6 meters tall, she still gives people the illusion of looking down from a great height.

“If you were not a worthy ‘king,’ I certainly would not forgive your rudeness. But as someone who defeated Marquis Voban and walks the same path of dominance as me, I will magnanimously forgive you. Thank me.”

"..."

Her haughty attitude left Shirou speechless.