Infinite Anime Strategy Guide

Before the operation began, Barbara repeatedly emphasized that if they encountered the enemy who used ice, they should not hesitate to retreat as soon as possible. Facing that enemy without sufficient preparation would only lead to death!

"I said, this is the end!"

A sharp sword aura pierced through the air, and Myoko's instincts for danger, honed since childhood, began to frantically alarm. The knife she was preparing to use to deliver the final blow to Cornelia failed to fall. Trusting her instincts, Myoko quickly retreated. The next second, a terrifying force swept past the spot where she had been standing, tearing the ground apart and completely pulverizing an abandoned building behind her!

"How can he be so strong?!"

Myoko's eyes widened in disbelief; such a terrifying attack was utterly impossible to defend against!

"Impossible, there's no mention of such a powerful figure in the intelligence reports. Could it be that one..."

Taeko was wondering if it was the one Barbara had mentioned who had descended, but when she looked in the direction of the attack, she saw only a blonde girl of about ten years old walking slowly towards them.

"Tina...Tina!"

Cornelia no longer had the strength to stand up, but when she saw who it was, she still cried out in surprise.

"Tina? Never heard of her before... Is that the little girl's name? How can she be so strong!"

Cold sweat began to bead on Taeko's forehead. Her current physical condition was simply not enough to fight an enemy stronger than Cornelia. It seemed that there was only one option left.

"Is retreat the only option?"

Taeko glanced reluctantly at Cornelia lying in a pool of blood, but ultimately chose to leave. Tina's attack was simply too terrifying, and she had no confidence in defeating such a formidable opponent in her current state.

Even if the other person looks like just a little girl.

but!

Taeko saw it; the eyes of that seemingly young girl were not innocent or naive at all!

That's the look in someone's eyes that only comes after experiencing countless killings!

As Tina raised her hand to stop the retreating Myoko, Lin Yu stopped her.

"Let her go."

After saying just that one sentence, Lin Yu, who had rushed over, squatted down in front of Cornelia.

He was still lazing in bed at the hotel, and only asked Tina to come over as a precaution. He didn't expect that his guess would actually come true.

The moment Tina used her power, Lin Yu regained his senses. Ignoring the fact that he was still in the hotel, he flapped his wings and broke through the wall to get there as fast as he could. Fortunately, it wasn't too late.

"Lord Lin Yu..."

Cornelia's voice was full of grievance, just like a wronged little girl. Lin Yu originally thought that Cornelia had a strong personality like Esdeath, but he didn't expect that she was so soft-hearted.

"Yes, I'm here."

Now that he had arrived and Cornelia was not completely dead, there was no difference in Lin Yu's eyes. He could heal her at any time. However, he was now particularly curious about what this girl with the big sister image but soft heart was really thinking.

Am I going to die?

For Cornelia, this was an obvious question, but she just wanted to find someone to rely on, which is why she asked it.

"That's it."

That makes sense, since she would have certainly died if Lin Yu hadn't been there.

"I really want to see everyone again..."

Unlike her previous desperate cries after being slashed, Cornelia wasn't actually afraid of death; she was simply afraid of dying alone and meaningless.

"Lord Lin Yu, may I ask you for a favor?"

Cornelia looked at Lin Yu with hopeful eyes, her gaze pleading.

"Well, you said."

It wasn't that Lin Yu had a twisted sense of humor; it was just that Lin Yu could see that this girl was living a very difficult life, and if possible, he wanted to take this opportunity to make her life easier in the future.

"Can I lean on you for a moment?"

Lin Yu had previously mentioned to Guy that Cornelia actually longed to rely on others, but because she was the oldest among the girls and had the appearance of an older sister, she was subconsciously regarded as someone to rely on by the girls. This reliance was a heavy burden for her, and because she didn't want to disappoint her friends, she could only maintain this pretentious image.

"Of course!"

Ignoring the bloodstains on the ground, Lin Yu picked up Cornelia's body, and a look of satisfaction appeared on her face.

There was no fear of death, only a slight regret.

"If only I could be alive!"

Cornelia murmured a final word, feeling her life slipping away. This outwardly strong but inwardly fragile girl closed her eyes and quietly awaited death. At the same time, she also heard Lin Yu's words.

"Then let's live!"

Before Cornelia could react, her battered body was enveloped in a soft white light.

"Sister Cole!"

"elder brother!"

The voices of Akame and Kurome came from afar. Lin Yu's departure had made such a commotion that the two girls were alerted, but they were not as fast as Lin Yu, so they only arrived now.

"Brother, what happened to Sister Cole?"

Akame anxiously paced around the blood-covered girl in Lin Yu's arms, but Lin Yu's only response was a smile.

"Red eyes, black eyes."

Cornelia had finally managed to accept death with equanimity, but seeing Akame made her even more reluctant to leave.

"I'm sorry, I can't be with you guys anymore."

Cornelia gave Akame an apologetic smile, but was met with a puzzled look from Akame.

"Sister Cole, your...your injury..."

Akame exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with delight.

"what happened?"

Cornelia subconsciously followed her gaze and saw that the huge wound that had torn open her chest had disappeared. If it weren't for the blood still stained her clothes, it would have seemed like an illusion.

"Huh?"

Cornelia, who had looked like she was on her deathbed just moments before, suddenly sat up in surprise, ripping open the shredded clothes in front of her chest to reveal her fair skin and proud breasts.

"Wow, what a perk!"

Holding Cornelia, Lin Yu clicked his tongue, taking in the vast beautiful scenery. This kind of perk doesn't come often!

"I'm all better?"

Cornelia's eyes widened, seemingly still in disbelief. After checking several times, the girl who had escaped death cheered, ignoring that her clothes were almost completely torn at the chest, and hugged Lin Yu, crying and laughing at the same time...

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! And, by the way, let's give a little smear to all the single folks out there without girlfriends →_→

253. Restlessness [Two-in-One]

"Instructor..."

The assassination attempt on Cornelia ultimately failed due to Tina's arrival. After retreating, Taeko rushed to the mountains as quickly as possible, where the person who raised her was still fighting alone.

"The operation at the hotel failed, so at least we should go and help the instructor."

With that thought in mind, Taeko rushed to the location where the Imperial assassination squad was hiding, as described by Chelsea, only to find a large crater and no one else there...

"I see. Then I really have to thank Lord Lin Yu."

In the hotel, Gozchi, who had also experienced a major battle, thanked Lin Yu after learning about the situation. Unlike his previous perfunctory attitude, this time his gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

Gozchi has been walking in the shadows for a long time. As the ace of the assassination squad, he usually completes most of his missions alone. He has always been a free and unrestrained person and never thought that he would be bound by emotions one day.

Several years ago, when he first took on the task of training seven elite assassins, he treated these people as mere props. However, to his surprise, he had developed a deep bond with these children over the years. When he learned that Cornelia had escaped death, he appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he clenched his fists.

"Thankfully, my father arrived in time, otherwise it would have been dangerous if we had faced that old woman."

Guy still felt lingering fear when he thought of that terrifyingly powerful old woman.

"An old woman? Did they attack in two separate groups? That's incredibly audacious!"

Lin Yu was slightly taken aback, and curled his lips speechlessly. Although he could sense that the old woman he had encountered before was quite powerful, he did not expect her to be so arrogant.

"The most troublesome thing is that Lord Lin Yu actually let that assassin escape."

While Gozchi expressed his gratitude, it didn't mean he couldn't guess that Miaozi had been deliberately let go by Lin Yu. According to Cornelia, the assassin had been seriously injured after fighting her, and Gozchi simply couldn't believe that Lin Yu's strength and speed would allow an injured assassin to escape.

"Although I have been working with you all during this time."

Lin Yu had a smile on his face, but his voice sounded somewhat low.

"But don't get me wrong, I'm not part of an assassination squad. At most, I'll let Kurohime help you out, so it's best not to have any expectations of me."

Originally, everyone had already regarded Lin Yu as a member of this team. Now, looking back, Lin Yu really had no obligation to help them fight. After all, the two sides were on the same side, but not in a superior-subordinate relationship. Moreover, Lin Yu was General Esdeath's man!

"It's just a little mouse. Since Lord Lin Yu doesn't want to dirty his hands, it's fine to let her live a little longer."

Goziqi hadn't expected Lin Yu to be so direct, but having lived to a ripe old age, he wasn't about to hold a grudge. He quickly brushed aside the awkward topic with a single sentence.

"Although our current location has been exposed, the Oberg Assassination Society shouldn't be able to send two Barbara-level fighters to deal with us at the same time, so including that escaped little mouse, it shouldn't pose a threat to us."

Gozchi's analytical skills were very strong. After summarizing the situation, he continued, "The old woman died by suicide. She didn't leave a body, so we don't know if her accomplices already know about this. Therefore, we will have to stay here for a while longer."

"Huh? Shouldn't we evacuate immediately?"

Bonnie, who wasn't very bright and was very straightforward, blurted it out without thinking.

"Of course not!"

Gozi smiled slyly: "That old woman was a big shot in the assassination society, after all. If her men find out she's dead, they might come back for revenge. That would be our chance to wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"

It has to be said that experience counts. Gozchi's plan wasn't particularly clever, but if Myoko and Chelsea acted impulsively, they might fall into his trap. It was a clever scheme, gambling on whether they could suppress their hatred.

"Of course, you should be extra careful while you stay here. Try not to go out, and if you do go out, go in pairs. It would be bad if you were ambushed."

The biggest hidden danger of this plan is that the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. Once we are alone, we may be surrounded and attacked, which would be counterproductive. However, their mission here has been basically completed, and there is no mission that requires them to leave alone, so they just need to be careful.

After discussing their next move, everyone dispersed. Except for the girls from Cornelia, who hadn't experienced any fighting, everyone else was exhausted. Their brief encounter with Barbara was incredibly dangerous. Even though they hadn't physically exhausted themselves, they had been under immense mental pressure. Just as Guy had said, if Gozchi hadn't sensed something was wrong and returned early, they might have all been wiped out by that old woman.

Even Gozuchi's killing of his opponent could be attributed to the advantage of the Imperial Arms. In the end, the damage Gozuchi inflicted on Barbasa was merely a minor wound. If it weren't for Murasame's one-hit kill effect, it would have been hard to say who would have won between the two.

In contrast to the Imperial assassination squad, who were relieved that no one had died in the attack, Chelsea and Taeko, who had rushed to the mountains, were filled with grief.

"Instructor..."

Chelsea, unusually, didn't have her favorite lollipop in her mouth, staring blankly at the large pit in front of her.