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Chapter 50 Kobayashi is a man who can be with anyone.

After killing and beheading Zank, they launched a night raid on the group as they returned to base.

"So strong—!!!"

In the lobby, Tatsumi, the only witness to this battle, couldn't help but praise loudly.

He boasted to the others, "Miss Ryuu is really strong! Her two scythes were wielded so tightly that even the Decapitation Zank, who is also a Teigu user, couldn't withstand them. Her graceful and agile figure shimmered in the moonlight, more elegant and gorgeous than the most famous dancer in the capital!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

The others raised their eyebrows and cast curious glances at Liu Zi.

This was Liu Zi's first time making a move.

Although Tatsumi was the only witness, the fact that he admired and respected him so much suggests that he must be very powerful.

"Thanks for the compliment."

Liu Zi gracefully bowed, supporting her skirt, and accepted the compliment, but also retorted sarcastically, "However, could you please not compare me to a dancer? At least those pretentious worms are incapable of fulfilling my master's request."

Was he deliberately being sarcastic to emphasize her importance? It seems he's been neglecting her feelings lately.

Kobayashi knew that Ryuu was talking about herself.

What are you so happy about?!

Brand slapped Tatsumi hard on the back, causing the delicate flower boy to shrink back in fear and cry out in pain.

Leone patted his lower back helplessly and teased, "Tatsumi, aren't you completely useless? What's with all the fuss about being so happy when you're not even of any use?"

"But I'm not a Teigu user!"

Tatsumi glared with his slanted eyes and said unhappily, "Didn't you all solemnly warn us that ordinary people have no chance against Teigu users and should run away as soon as possible?"

"Oh my? You brainless country bumpkin actually remembered that?" Mine was a little surprised.

Tatsumi, unusually, didn't retort verbally. Instead, he scratched his cheek shyly and said softly, "Um... actually, it was Kobayashi who wouldn't let me join the battle."

"What? Aren't you just a brainless country bumpkin?" Mine seized the opportunity to make a sarcastic remark.

"You curse again!"

Tatsumi angrily rushed forward to fight her, but Mine, seeing that he was really angry, quickly hid behind Sheele, leaving Tatsumi, who had received Sheele's kindness, both angry and helpless.

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. In any case, it's already good that no one got hurt in this mission."

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a bit too lively, Najendan brought the mood back down to earth.

She said to Tatsumi, "You just said that you don't have a Teigu, which is why you can't get involved in the battle. Are you feeling resentful about that?"

"...a little bit."

Tatsumi lowered his head slightly and said in a slightly low voice, "Before I had seen a battle between Teigu users, I thought the difference between the two sides wouldn't be too great. But after seeing the battle between Ms. Ryuu and Zanku the Decapitated, I clearly understand that there is an insurmountable gap between them."

If he were to face Zank the Decapitator, who possesses the "All-Seeing Ability," he would surely suffer a crushing defeat.

"No, no, no, it's not as exaggerated as you say."

Najendan waved her hand to indicate that he shouldn't be discouraged.

“Each Imperial Arm has a different effect and function. There are also Imperial Arms that do not increase strength, such as the Gaia Foundation, which can only be used to transform. Even if she uses an Imperial Arm, her strength is not even as good as that of an ordinary person.”

She was probably referring to Chelsea, the assassin who had no fighting skills and was physically weak and athletic.

"However, one thing is true."

Najenda said very seriously, "Ordinary people have no chance against Teigu users; only Teigu users can defeat them."

Dad's words resonate in other worlds as well.

Although it sounds a bit funny, it is surprisingly a profound truth.

"By the way, do you want to try out the Imperial Arms? The one we got from beheading Zank?"

"May I?!"

Tatsumi was thrilled to hear Najenda's suggestion, but then realized something was amiss and cautiously asked, "...Is that alright?"

The same words spoken in different tones will naturally convey different meanings.

Najendan smiled and said, "Then you'll have to ask the person who defeated the beheaded Zank."

"Mr. Xiaolin..."

Tatsumi stared at Kobayashi with wide, pitiful eyes.

Kobayashi stroked his chin and said, "To be honest, I hate it when other people use my loot."

"how come……"

Tatsumi was somewhat disappointed.

But then he heard Kobayashi change his mind and say, "However! If it's Tatsumi, I can let you try."

"Really?! Thank you!"

He jumped up with joy.

Tatsumi's wavelength is probably incompatible with [Five Visions, All-Powerful], so I'll do him a favor here. Besides, even if he could successfully adapt, it wouldn't matter. Having received my ideological education, he's an important part of Kobayashi's future plans, and he can play a greater role after his strength is enhanced.

"Then... I won't be polite."

Tatsumi's throat bobbed, and he nervously reached for the [Five Visions], inwardly criticizing the ugliness of the Imperial Arms.

Pick up the Imperial Arms and place it on your forehead.

After wearing it, it really looked ugly.

Kobayashi's introduction followed.

"Based on my battle with the decapitated Zank, the Omnipotent Five Visions has five abilities: clairvoyance, farsightedness, X-ray vision, illusion vision, and future vision."

Perspective can be used to see through someone's thoughts by observing their facial expressions; farsightedness can be used to see things in the distance; X-ray vision can be used to see targets without being obstructed by obstacles; hallucinations can be used to make someone see illusions; and futurism can be used to see what will happen next by observing subtle muscle movements.

These abilities are extremely useful in combat; you can try them all out.

"Wow! So strong!"

Tatsumi used all five abilities. He was excited but also very cautious as he used the Teigu for the first time.

It's unclear whether he once thought that [All-Seeing Power] was ugly, but [All-Seeing Power] also thought he was weak, which caused him to develop a rejection reaction after a short while.

"Uh!"

Tazumi felt a wave of dizziness and staggered to his knees, causing everyone to gasp in alarm.

Lubbock said with some regret, "Unfortunately, it seems you can't use this Imperial Arm."

"Really? You can't use it anymore?"

Tatsumi's eyes darkened slightly.

It's impossible not to feel disappointed. Everyone in Night Raid was a Teigu user except him, so it's inevitable that he'd feel isolated.

However, he quickly composed himself and said to the others, "Right! Since I can't use it, why don't you guys use it? Although it looks a bit ugly, the effect is still very strong!"

"No, no, no."

Lubbock waved his hand in refusal, even showing some disdain.

Brand explained, "Imperial Arms take a huge toll on the body and mind. In principle, each person can only use one. Using more than one could lead to the risk of death from excessive consumption."

"……is that so?"

This was the first time Tatsumi had ever learned that there were such stringent conditions for using Teigu.

At that moment, Kobayashi suddenly spoke up: "No, I think I can give it a try."

"Kobayashi means you want to use it?" Leone patted his shoulder to stop him, "Don't be stubborn, you already have Ryuu, isn't that enough? Look, she's jealous."

"Uh……"

Following the direction of her finger, Kobayashi saw a dangerous glint in Ryuji's eyes.

However, since [Five Visions] is the first Imperial Arm that Kobayashi has obtained, there is no reason not to give it a try, and he is confident that he can adapt to it.

"Actually, I can change my own wavelength."

"Um???"

Hearing his words, the Night Raid members were slightly surprised.

Kobayashi continued, "Whether a Teigu can be used depends on whether the wavelength of the Teigu user is within the same threshold as the Teigu. The closer the wavelength is, the higher the compatibility, and the stronger the Teigu's power. But I am special; I can change my own wavelength and forcibly use Teigu."

It's the effect of magic.

Every magician is a master of exceptional mental power; altering one's own mental power to communicate with elements is far too easy.

The incompatibility of the Teigu wavelengths is a problem for Tatsumi and others who don't know magic, but it's no obstacle for Kobayashi at all.

"So, Kobayashi is actually a man who's willing to date anyone?"

Leone suddenly said something ridiculous, ruining the atmosphere that was both surprising and serious.

Kobayashi shrugged and said, "You can think that way too."

but……

The phrase "any woman can be anyone" sounds risqué, but why does the phrase "any man can be anyone" sound so strange?

"Could it be that you used this method to manipulate Miss Ryuuzi?"

Kobayashi didn't answer, but smiled mysteriously, which others interpreted as tacit agreement.

Najenda thought of another humanoid Imperial Arm that headquarters had been unable to use for hundreds of years.

If Kobayashi can also activate it using this method... then defeating Esdeath is not impossible!

"Okay, then give it a try."