I am a female swordsman.

With a hissing sound.

Duoduoliang used his hand to deflect and block Huang Quan's sharp sword, but at the same time, his arm was also deeply cut.

Despite his drastically weakened physical abilities, Tatara was easily injured by Yomi. This dramatic reversal of fortunes not only shocked him but also fueled his rage. Even if he had accidentally inhaled RC suppressants, Tatara's physical abilities were still superhuman. He was determined to make the "Sword Demon" pay!

'pity……'

Seeing that her impulsive sword strike had failed, Huang Quan regretfully and without hesitation withdrew her sword, sending a spray of blood flying everywhere. She deftly touched Tatara's knee with her foot, her body moving like a nimble swallow in flight, the gleaming tip of her sword hissing like a venomous snake, as she aimed for Tatara's temple!

With the enemy's defenses greatly weakened, attacking their weak points is the best option.

Realizing he could no longer withstand the chilling sword light of the [Sword Demon], Tatara wasn't stupid. He dodged to the side and retreated, jumping out of the range of the RC inhibitor in just a few steps.

The 19th floor is naturally open and well-ventilated, so even a can of high-concentration RC inhibitor changed from viscous to thin after a brief spray. What the other investigators in the lobby just witnessed was that Tatara suddenly appeared behind Yomi, and then the concentrated inhibitor spray covered everything up.

In just over ten seconds.

Even before the thick smoke dissipated and thinned, the figures of [Sword Demon] and [Tatara] emerged from the dense fog, clearly showing that Huang Quan San Deng had the upper hand!

"They broke up!"

"shot!"

"Hurry, cover Huang Quan Third Class!"

Upon seeing that Yomi and Tatara had clearly separated, the investigators, who had hesitated to act rashly, immediately opened fire on Tatara. A perfect opportunity to strike while he was down, these battle-hardened White Doves didn't need any further orders; they proactively launched a suppressive attack.

In an instant, a large spray of blood erupted from Tatara's body as soon as he landed!

Each scorching hot, specially made metal bullet embedded itself deeply into his muscles, the unimaginable pain forcing Totara to let out a wounded roar from deep within his throat. He had finally experienced the tenacity of [Sword Demon] Yomi; his exceptionally tenacious fighting spirit and diverse, ruthless combat methods were formidable. Even when he tried to bite, he was stabbed and ended up with a mouthful of blood!

"Huang Quan, Third Class...!" Sato, who had not participated in the battle, saw Huang Quan's slender figure swaying as she landed and rushed to her side to help her up.

Then, with Sato's help, Yomi managed to stand up.

"If we can't kill him, we'll have to retreat." Hearing Tatara's roar, which showed no signs of weakness and remained full of vigor, Huang Quan couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine. She had roughly estimated Tatara's maximum fighting strength, which was definitely beyond what they could currently withstand.

"Get everyone ready! Prepare to evacuate!"

Noticing that Tatara's physical recovery ability was subtly returning to its original state after leaving the range of RC inhibitors, Huang Quan's eyelids twitched, and she quickly asked Sato Ni to inform the others with her.

We can't afford to linger any longer; we have to leave!

Huang Quan is not a mindless idiot. Since he still cannot defeat the enemy even after using all his trump cards, it is wise for him not to retreat and to continue fighting to the death when the mission is almost completed.

"Second-in-command Sato, you should retreat first..."

Noticing Sato awkwardly adjusting his glasses, Huang Quan realized that his kimono had been disrupted and damaged by the RC suppressant she had just detonated, rendering it almost completely useless. She quickly told him to retreat. Fortunately, most of the other investigators didn't have kimonos on hand, otherwise Huang Quan's actions would have crippled all of White Dove's forces!

"Okay, but please allow me to organize the evacuation."

Realizing that staying would only be a burden, Sato nodded emphatically.

During the siege of Tatara, apart from Yomi suffering serious injuries, the other white doves were either killed or wounded. There was only one safe evacuation route, and the chaotic evacuation scene would have been unimaginable without anyone organizing it.

Sato and his team immediately began using hand signals to organize the priority evacuation of the wounded.

While Tatara was being suppressed by gunfire, Huang Quan picked up a gun from the ground and joined in the suppression, buying enough time for his comrades to evacuate.

Although Yomi's shooting accuracy is not considered satisfactory, as she prefers to kill ghouls with her sword, she is still confident that she can hit Tatara at this distance.

Just pull the trigger!

The scorching metal bullets spewing from the gun muzzles formed intermittent tongues of fire in the dimly lit hall. These tongues of fire crisscrossed like golden chains of the gods, firmly binding Tatara to the spot, making it impossible for him to move! Just as Huang Quan and the others were preparing to take the opportunity to escape, a commotion arose from the foot of the mountain!

Marude Saito, he actually led the last team of investigators down the mountain armed with weapons!

Similarly, the Aogiri Tree ghoul, having finally dealt with all the investigators below, rushed to the 19th floor, and the darkest hour before dawn quietly arrived!

Author's Note:

P.S.: Fireworks to celebrate the 100th chapter!

Chapter 101 Near Death

'Why did Marude Sai rush down here?!'

Huang Quan, who was holding a rifle in one hand and a sword in the other, preparing to retreat, had a very interesting expression on her face. She immediately realized that something must have happened outside this battlefield that forced Marute, the Special Agent who was the commander of Area 11, to come down from the 21st floor to the 19th floor.

The unexpected event that occurred was definitely not something Huang Quan would be happy to see at this moment!

"Mr. Marute!"

Ignoring the need to suppress Tatara, Huang Quan pulled the trigger several times before emptying his rifle and quickly rushed to Marutei's side.

What happened?

[Sword Demon] Yomi and Marude had met several times at the CCG 1st District headquarters, and Yomi was Mado's former superior. However, due to his rather mean and sarcastic nature, Yomi's attitude towards Mado was always lukewarm, and he would occasionally deliberately make things difficult for him. For example, in the 1st District cafeteria, Yomi once deliberately took away Marude's last piece of popcorn chicken while he was getting his food.

But this is the battlefield, where personal likes and dislikes are completely disregarded.

Huang Quan looked at Marude Sai with a serious expression, hoping to get an answer that wasn't too bad.

Unable to respond to Huang Quan immediately, Marude and his team quickly made arrangements, even dispatching their adjutants to the front lines to prepare for battle.

"You little bastards, hold on with me!"

Meanwhile, the Aogiri Tree ghouls, who had just reached the 19th floor, were somewhat hesitant and timid when they saw the chaotic situation, especially the scene of the elite member Tatara being injured.

Lacking unified command and coordination, the disorganized group was stuck not far away, somewhat at a loss. In contrast, the CCG's White Doves quickly formed ranks, preparing for the upcoming battle. The reinforcements from both sides arrived at the 19th floor almost simultaneously, and Huang Quan, while feeling uneasy, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Today really is a good day to die!

"Hey, now's not the time to rest." Noticing that Huang Quan's condition was obviously low and not good, Marude's old face became even more sour.

"You're joking, I haven't let my guard down at all."

Her tone was calm and composed as Huang Quan tried her best to adjust her state. The successive battles had pushed both her mental and physical limits. The feeling of walking on the edge of life and death, and the subsequent aftereffects of that experience, would be a considerable test!

"Mado is already downstairs."

"Um!?"

Teacher Mado has arrived?! Yomi's spirits lifted instantly. The arrival of Mado's team meant that a large amount of powerful support was about to be deployed to the battlefield. Moreover, with the appearance of the other two [Crows], the top combat power of [Aogiri Tree] was no longer solely borne by Yomi bearing the greatest pressure.

"Don't get too excited! It'll take them a while to get here, and before that, those monsters will have enough time to tear us to pieces! Besides..."

He looked around nervously, while Marude, the special agent, was also holding a rifle.

"...Besides, they still have a Joker in their hand." The Joker, the ace in the deck of cards, the ghoul named [Eto], has yet to appear. Marude, unable to bear seeing his old subordinate's beloved disciple die in vain, gathers all his strength for a final desperate attempt!

"Nothing good ever comes from seeing you."

Having understood the unspoken meaning behind Marude Special Grade's words, Yomi couldn't help but slightly grin.

If the opponent still has a trump card lurking in the shadows, capable of delivering a decisive blow, it must undoubtedly be the extremely dangerous ghoul that Yomi previously sensed! It's definitely not [Tatara]. In her battle with Tatara, although Yomi was at a disadvantage most of the time, it wasn't to the point where she was too afraid to fight back!

And that ghoul that was sensed...

The only feeling it gave Huang Quan was terror!

The thought that such a monster might be secretly and maliciously watching her while she was fighting Tatara sent chills down Huang Quan's spine and made her scalp tingle! Her swordsman's intuition did not tell her that there was such a deadly crisis, so the answer was probably that the other party did not intend to make a move!

"Contract, move closer!!"

This scene reminded Marute of ten years ago.

A nearly identical scenario, both moments of crisis, saw the then 16-year-old "White Reaper" single-handedly turn the tide and repel the "One-Eyed Owl." Now, can the "Sword Demon," the team's strongest individual fighter, defeat Tatara, and perhaps even the hidden figure?

Even Marute Teiji wasn't sure what to do.

But right now, the only one available is [Sword Demon]. Even though she's just a 17-year-old girl, Marute will use her without hesitation!

The firepower ceased.

Both the CCG and the ghouls were locked in a bizarre stalemate, with even Tatara, who had been thoroughly humiliated and embarrassed, silently retreating to the side of Aogiri Tree. The scene was as if it were a prelude to the arrival of an irresistible being with the status of a "King"!

"whee……!"

A strange yet innocent smile carried a chilling malevolence! The girl's laughter echoed in the dimly lit hall on the 19th floor. Even Huang Quan, who was somewhat prepared, felt a chill rush down from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. This inexplicable chill startled her so much that she almost retaliated!

Above my head!!

Above the dark, gloomy hall, nestled within the steel frame, a small figure in a red robe could be vaguely seen swinging her legs happily, looking down as if watching a captivating drama. Most striking of all was her single, eerie crimson eye, hidden beneath the robe!

So she was up there the whole time...

Such an absurd illusion surfaced in Huang Quan's mind, and she couldn't help but show a slightly astonished expression. Whether it was an illusion or not, as Huang Quan looked up at the top, that eerie and ominous eye also looked at her.

Curiosity, contemplation, and joy.

And a little bit of anticipation.

The next instant, the small figure vanished from everyone's sight. Even Huang Quan's superhuman reflexes couldn't see how she disappeared. Immediately, a sense of crisis, enough to engulf Huang Quan and drag her into an abyss, swept over her—a killing intent that instantly enveloped her from all directions! She couldn't predict where the attack would come from, what form it would take, or how she would die; the only thing she could feel was death approaching!

Even your usually proud intuition tells you that you are doomed to die. How can you resist?

Once again so close to death, Huang Quan's crimson eyes narrowed to pinpoints, unleashing an invincible ferocity! Even in death, she would wield this sword and cleave through it all!

Chapter 102 You Must Survive!

Clang!

When everyone realized what had happened, they saw a single-edged longsword with a highly mechanical style spinning and flying into the air. [Sword Demon]'s beloved sword, which he had never let go of during battle, was now far away. Huang Quan looked at his hand in disbelief, his face still showing a hint of astonishment.

Her prized sword had slipped from her grasp...

Like a beginner, he was sent flying by an overwhelming and exaggerated force!

Extending from her shoulders on either side of her back were her kagune, resembling withered wood, with a crystalline sheen and obvious slashes. Eto looked up, her reddened kagune eyes scrutinizing the slashes on her kagune. She had intended to destroy the sword in the [Sword Demon's] hand, forcing her to use her Rinkaku Kunkur. However, she hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary longsword to be so incredibly resilient; even with her full strength, it hadn't been destroyed.

The result was indeed a bit unexpected.

"Yellow Springs! Danger!"

Marude Sai was the first to react, shouting loudly. Yomi, whose weapon had fallen from her hand, was stunned and in a daze. Her situation was extremely precarious, with the ghoul [Eto] about to take her life at any moment!

Startled awake by Marude Tokusatsu's voice, Yomi's crimson eyes flashed with a mixture of shock and anger.

She couldn't explain why she was so angry!

Even though he hadn't even been able to track the movements of the ghoul in front of him, its strength was unmatched by any other ghoul so far.

But Huang Quan's killing intent surged and raged out of control, his crimson eyes seemingly tinged with a hazy, dreamlike quality due to the maddening killing intent within him. With a whoosh, the rifle that had been held in his hand was now firmly gripped by Huang Quan and hurled back at Aite's petite head.