The Infinite World of Weapon Girls

“Compared to that,” Lee Seul-yu, as expected of the Black Sheep Squad leader, demonstrated her calm judgment, allowing her to grasp the crux of the problem immediately, “…I think it’s more important to understand the world background and where we are right now.”

"I can connect to the world's network, which may provide some useful intelligence."

The supercomputer connected to one of the few remaining local area networks in the world and projected a brief historical overview onto the void via a wristwatch.

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[In [Year X, Month X], global population explosion, the failure of space exploration programs, and resource depletion led to the outbreak of war. Thirty years of war drastically reduced the Earth's population, yet people continued to use machine weapons in combat; the purpose of the war had become utter slaughter… Afterwards, the Earth was perpetually covered in polluted rainwater, a desolate and hopeless world.]

"...Hiss! Another damn war?!"

Seul-yu appeared particularly agitated. The trauma of losing both her parents in the war had been a constant reminder and warning that she had never truly healed, at least not until she met her true love.

"What else? About this city?" Yuri asked.

"It is said that 30 years ago, this city was attacked by a genetic weapon from a certain country, causing widespread death and destruction. Even now, this city is also known as the 'Sealed City'."

"Bacterial warfare?!... War between humans is even more cruel than the war between humans and dimensional beasts. It's too, too heartbreaking..."

Li Seyu gritted her teeth and said bitterly.

“Since we don’t even know the location of the mission objective…” Yuri suggested, “Let’s explore the map together and see if we can find any living people in this world?”

"Well, that's the only way."

Tina nodded as well.

Hei Yanshu turned and left first, her figure disappearing at the end of the long street without even saying goodbye.

It seems like we've teamed up with a lone wolf?

"Do you know her, Tina?" Seyu asked curiously, recalling their earlier greeting.

"I don't know her well... but she's a good person."

They weren't really close, but Iwa-chan patiently stayed with Tina in the arena all night, so she still had a good impression of her.

"A good person...?"

Lee Seul-yuk subconsciously assumed that Black Rock Shooter had been friend-zoned, and staring at Tina's calm, unwavering eyes, hesitated before saying, "Then I..."

"Yes, Seol-ok is a good person too."

"Fool!"

"...?"

Tina had no idea what she had done wrong, and saw Lee Seul-ok also inexplicably turn around and walk away.

Yuri and Tina had no choice but to follow on either side of her.

Tina was on the left, slightly apart, silent.

Yuri, with her arms around both of them and a beaming smile, seemed to understand this time. She whispered in Seyu's ear, "Tina is still just a child! Hmm, you're not interested in those kinds of things, are you?"

The girl could never forget that day when thunder roared, lightning flashed, and a sudden storm raged. She was determined to buy herself a plush toy despite getting completely soaked.

"Nonsense! I... I just wanted to test Tina's loyalty to her girlfriends (boyfriends)!"

……

The three-person team slowly made their way through the abandoned streets.

Because nobody knew where Hoshino Yumemi was, or even who Hoshino Yumemi was. To put it nicely, it was a well-planned on-site investigation; to put it bluntly, it was just a pointless, haphazard search.

The time on my wristwatch should have been 12 o'clock, with the sun high in the sky, but instead, a light drizzle fell from the sky, casting a gloomy and desolate atmosphere, almost indistinguishable from a bleak twilight.

They passed by a ten-story department store called 'Hanabishi Department Store Main Store', which was undoubtedly more complete and well-organized in terms of supplies than other general stores (probably).

I thought there would be people, but I was greatly disappointed after only a few floors. Living people are extremely rare in this sealed city.

Or is it just Hoshino Yumemi? Of course, even now, the bewildered reincarnators still subconsciously believe that Yumemi is a real person.

Just as they were preparing to withdraw from Hanabishi Department Store.

With a series of crisp cracking sounds, the main entrance of the department store was first swept by gunfire, and then, with a loud bang, it was smashed open by tremendous force.

Class B autonomous combat machine – equipped with four flexible and fast limb pulleys at the bottom, with a silver cylindrical metal upper part, a small cannon muzzle at the top of the column, and below it, a detection eye that flashes red light.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!"

Four autonomous combat machines rushed in simultaneously, their high mobility and agility, granted by multiple pulleys, were fully demonstrated in their serpentine maneuvers.

These mass-produced combat machines, which are readily available everywhere, are naturally not very powerful, and you have to get close to their range and use infrared aiming to fire.

The only problem is that these metal monsters are not just for decoration; they possess just the right amount of defensive capabilities.

"boom!"

Even without upgrades, the anti-materiel heavy sniper rifle is still incredibly powerful, easily piercing a fast-moving target. Sparks flew from the wound on the machine monster, and after a twitch, it was probably dead.

"Lightning! Pulse!"

A torrent of lightning and wind surged forth, engulfing the two monsters. Their hard iron armor became the medium through which death and destruction were transmitted!

"This is like a bolt from the blue!"

A brilliant golden sword light suddenly appeared in the void, its dazzling light illuminating the dim room.

*Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!*

Six sword beams converged and struck down together, obliterating the B-grade metal machine. The remaining force of the sword beams shot outwards, spun, and severed the two metal monsters guarding the door.

"Are these metal monsters, each about a meter tall, the B-grade autonomous combat machines mentioned in the optional missions?"

Yuri's eyes lit up. She licked her lips and looked at Li Seul-yu, saying, "Seul-yu-chan, whether we find Mengmei or not is up to fate. Anyway, with such a good mission, let's farm some Reincarnation Points, shall we? ... 1000 points each! I really want to see what kind of behemoth the Ambush Turret and the Killer Armor are!"

"No! It's too dangerous!"

Just then, a middle-aged man with graying temples walked in. He was a strong man with clear eyes and a spirited demeanor, and he was holding a hunting rifle.

Li Seyu frowned slightly as she looked at the person who had arrived.

When the man opposite saw the female lineup of the main character's team, his eyes widened, and he stammered, "..."

"You...you guys are also ruin hunters?"

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[The script for Planetarium is complete; it should be very moving~~]

[It's summer vacation, I'll be updating a lot more often, probably soon~]

[Ta122 On Yuri's Max Social Skills]

In this sealed city, there are countless autonomous humanoid machines that patrol every corner of the city, tasked with eliminating any target they see.

If there were any other people, they were a small number of enemy troops who had been airdropped, and a handful of adventurers.

He writes as an adventurer, reads as a scavenger, but also has a rather chuunibyou-like yet inexplicably cool title—"Ruins Hunter."

"I'm looking for well-sealed food and medicine, precision machinery, weapons and ammunition, anything that can be used. That's how a ruin hunter survives."

This is how this guy who suddenly appeared explained his profession.

Seeing the still-smoking, warm wreckage of six autonomous combat machines inside and outside the department store, they were clearly shocked.

As a veteran hunter who had spent years in the sealed city, he knew all too well how difficult these metal machines were to deal with.

—Its firepower is fierce and its agility is swift. Its small size makes it difficult for bullets to hit it, and even if they do, don't expect to cause much damage. Ordinary bullets are simply unable to penetrate its defenses unless they are explosive artillery pieces.

"So, if I may be so bold as to ask, what is your profession?" The old hunter's question was hesitant and cautious, his voice trembling with fear.

Magical girl.

Busty Ranger.

Humanoid weapons.

Of course, such a secret as their professions couldn't be revealed truthfully, so Lee Seul-ok, speaking as the team leader, answered on behalf of the two of them.

“We are not magicians, rangers, or firearms, nor are we the ruin hunters you mentioned. We came to the sealed city only to find someone named ‘Hoshino Yumemi’… She is very important to us.”

With a sincere and expectant expression, Se Yu asked, "Do you know her, and do you know where she is? If you have any clues, please tell us, because this matter is really very important!"

"Hoshino...Yumei?"

The old hunter scratched his head, then shook it. "Sorry, I have no recollection of it."

After saying that, the old hunter walked past the group and entered the shop. He skillfully turned on the small flashlight he carried with him, and the beam of light could be clearly seen floating dust. The light moved back and forth on the dust-covered and cobweb-covered shelves.

Because they risked their lives to venture deep into the city center in search of intact food, water, or something else.

Still no news.

Seyu pouted helplessly. So far, there were still no clues, which made her already depressed heart even more restless.

Tina spared some attention to observe the Black Rock Shooter's condition in the team, in case something happened to her.

Despite Kuroiwa Shu's strength being directly proportional to her self-confidence in being unparalleled and her arrogance in daring to challenge everything.

...But Tina knew even better that the generous hunting rewards in the missions must come with very high risks, or even be a deliberate attempt to lure the reincarnators to their deaths.

"Hey? Uncle, what brings you here? And are you looking for something to eat?"

Bored, Yuri approached the old hunter and began to chat and inquire about him in a friendly manner.

"Yes, although there are many self-regulating robots nearby, I'm thinking there should be quite a few well-preserved canned goods in the department stores in the city center..."

He quickly and carefully brushed away the thick layer of dust, and in the light, he discovered something that caught his eye in a box on the lower shelf.

...In an instant, the frown on his face relaxed, and his expression became excited and full of emotion.

"Look, kid! A whole box of canned fruit! This stuff is a treasure. It doesn't spoil as easily as canned meat. It might not taste as good, but at least you don't have to worry too much about food poisoning. Wow, what a blessing today..."