The Infinite World of Weapon Girls

When the television was turned on, the press conference had already gone through the opening remarks and other segments, and now it was time for the reporters' questions.

"Ms. Shokuhou is very busy with her studies, and it is already extremely difficult for her to take the time to hold a press conference. Therefore, she can only answer a maximum of three questions. Please respect this and do not ask any more questions."

A bodyguard in black standing behind Misaki Shokuhou coldly explained the rules.

A well-known young fashion magazine reporter asked:

"Ms. Shokuhou, forgive our ignorance, but we cannot discern whether the name of this concert... has any special meaning?"

"Good question!"

Misaki Shokuhou clapped her hands, straightened the microphone, and said with a mysterious smile, "—You might not believe it, but the star of this concert is from another world!"

This single sentence caused an uproar among the reporters and media who had swarmed in from all directions. Even if they were completely skeptical, they dared not say anything in front of Misaki about rejecting the supernatural and believing in science. Instead, they had to slap their faces in astonishment and spam "666" (a Chinese internet slang for "awesome").

Because Shokuhou has the ability to control minds so that they don't even know how they died.

"Um... Miss Shokuhou, this press conference is almost over and we still don't know who the main character of the concert is. Could you give us a hint? For someone as wealthy as Miss Shokuhou to personally promote and publicize it... it must be someone extremely close to Miss Shokuhou!"

A reporter, oblivious to the danger, pushed his way through and initiated the conversation, asking:

"Miss Shokuhou! Compared to the concert, I think your spouse is a more important matter that all residents of Academy City are concerned about... Although you single-handedly created the Shokuhou faction and have a lot of influence in Tokiwadai, you have very few scandals. So, is Miss Shokuhou prioritizing her studies? Or do you already have someone you like?"

Shokuhou remained calm and composed in the face of the reporter's unreasonable questions. Instead, she raised her hand to stop the bodyguard from chasing her away.

Her only annoyance was that Leviathan hadn't come with her, although she was partly responsible for not telling her beforehand.

"Then I'll answer both questions together."

A single sentence from a graceful yet powerful young woman instantly silenced the somewhat noisy press conference, with reporters nervously pressing their recorders, ready to pounce.

"The main character of the concert, and also the champion of the District 7 Inter-School Singing Contest—Leviathan... um... is also the girl I admire."

While it's not entirely acceptable for students at elite girls' schools to have lesbian relationships, it's generally tacitly accepted by society.

Therefore, when Shokuhou said "girl of my choice," it only caused a small ripple in the audience. But her next sentence completely blew up all the reporters and media!

"And... she's the girl I want to be with forever, the one I won't marry but her."

! ! ! !

No one would doubt the truth of this statement, which could elicit such genuine emotion from Shokuhou.

Moreover, the phrase "I will marry no one but her" subconsciously makes people want to see Leviathan's true face and see what she has that makes her capable of subduing a monster like Shokuhou.

Misaki Shokuhou spoke calmly, but her eyes held a melancholy and desolation. For the first time, she, who was always so domineering as a queen, revealed her vulnerability in front of the media and in public.

At that moment, her voice drifted over, seemingly oblivious to the occasion, as if all the reporters and media didn't exist; she was simply talking to herself in a daze.

"But, because she comes from another world, she doesn't belong to this world, when she goes back... that will be the time when we are destined to part."

"I tried to confess my feelings, even tried to propose to her to win her back... but I failed..."

"I have the courage to disregard race, as long as it's her."

“But she minded.”

"Perhaps she had more to consider, and reasons that compelled her to return to another world. Perhaps I was just a beautiful passerby in her life. I respect her choice—and so, Misaki Shokuhou, who once thought the whole world revolved around her, willingly... became a passerby..."

"But so what? I will wait for her to come back, even if it takes ten years, even if it takes a hundred years..."

"The person I love is none other than her."

"Even if my lifespan of a hundred years is but a drop in the ocean or a fleeting moment in a light-year for her, if that fleeting love can pierce through the long and lonely river of her life... I will be very proud."

"—I am a thousand times, ten thousand times prouder than becoming a Level 5."

"If she doesn't return, I will never love, marry, or be married for the rest of my life."

The press conference was broadcast live, so those who held their breath at this earth-shattering speech were not only the reporters and media present, but also anyone watching on television.

Even if they didn't understand things like "not caring about race" or "a hundred years is just a light-year in an instant," Misaki Shokuhou's incredibly stubborn belief still deeply touched everyone.

This is based on the deeply ingrained image of Misaki Shokuhou, a Lv5 character with the power to manipulate people's hearts. The huge contrast creates a strong impact.

Some reporters also wondered, since Misaki Shokuhou wanted Leviathan to stay so badly, why not just use her abilities to change her memories to "child bride" or "firearms"? Why go through all this trouble?

Now, everyone has obediently swallowed back the words that were stuck in their throats.

...Given such deep affection, even if it were useful, Shokuhou would never use her abilities to do anything to Leviathan.

He came to his senses and remained silent for a long while.

"I apologize for letting my personal feelings get in the way just now. Please don't take it to heart."

Misaki Shokuhou pursed her lips slightly, then gently bid farewell to the various media outlets:

"The 'Another World Concert' is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 PM at Tokiwadai Junior High School Gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend. Thank you, Shokuhou."

Just like a graceful young lady, she bowed slightly amidst applause, surrounded by bodyguards, and stepped off the stage.

The events that had just transpired still left those present in a lingering sense of awe. To have witnessed Shokuhou's presence today was the most worthwhile trip they had made in the past ten years.

Before the news and videos were even published in newspapers, they had already spread like wildfire on the internet, and in an instant, both the "concert" and "Lebiya" were thrust into the spotlight.

Who could possibly capture the Queen Bee's heart? Many are eagerly awaiting the answer, and this gimmick alone is enough to guarantee the concert's success.

#

Misaki Shokuhou's family.

"I was actually... moved..." Kuroko said softly, leaning against Misaka Mikoto's side.

"Yeah...their relationship can't be described as just good anymore. It's comparable to the relationship between two Tinas."

Misaka Mikoto also sighed softly.

When they instinctively turned their gaze to Leviathan, they were all stunned.

Levia's gaze remained fixed blankly on the LCD screen, her eyes misty and teary, two clear tear tracks visible on her fair cheeks.

Yes, the atmosphere alone was so moving that even others were touched. How must the protagonist who was being confessed to feel?

Her lips and even her body were trembling slightly. While Misaki Shokuhou's confession moved her, the idea of ​​never loving, marrying, or being married for her own sake made Leviathan both angry and helpless.

Even if Shokuhou doesn't say it.

She will also be the most dazzling light in Leviathan's long life as a "dragon".

She knew perfectly well that parting was inevitable, yet she still had to say such things in front of the entire Academy City. She gained nothing from it, so why bother?

【神様ありがとう风命の悪剧でも】

【めぐり合えたことが吉せなの】

【…】

The familiar ringtone of my phone came through the vibration in my pocket.

It was probably Misaki Shokuhou who called back immediately after seeing Leviathan's text message, after the press conference had ended.

Somewhat flustered, Levia pulled out her phone. Her misty gaze lingered on the caller ID for two seconds before she finally made up her mind to hang up and then immediately turned off her phone.

"I'm sorry, you must have found this amusing."

Levia wiped her eyes lightly and said, "As for Febri, we can ask Misaki to handle it when she gets back... I want to be alone, excuse me."

After giving an apologetic bow, Leviathan turned and left towards the door.

The trainer sighed inwardly and murmured, "Tina."

"I see."

Tina nodded in agreement, got up and left, silently chasing after Leviathan.

With a candy in her mouth, Febri reluctantly reached out and called out, "Tina-chan, where are you going..."

However, the next moment, Jenny, who was very understanding, pressed her hand down, saying, "Little sister, she just went to comfort Leviathan, let her go."

#

Levia didn't know where she was going.

I was just wandering aimlessly.

I hailed a taxi on the roadside and headed to the commercial center of District 7.

Levia, distracted, didn't notice Tina following her. Tina didn't stop her either, but silently got into a car and followed closely behind.

The members of the Red Wolf Squad support each other and will never abandon one another, even in dire straits; they are practically like family.

It's our duty to offer comfort, even for something as small as this, and having Tina do it will help Levia open up more easily.

The commercial center of District 7 is very close to all countries.

For example, the day Shokuhou ran away from Tokiwadai and bumped into her trainer, falling into a coma, she was rescued by Leviathan when the mischievous ones took advantage of her vulnerability.

They arrived at the place where they first met.

I gazed at that familiar intersection.

Many memories of spending time with Misaki flashed through my mind like a slideshow, and I stood there for almost half an hour.

Her rudeness and arrogance at first sight

Her courage followed her when fighting side by side

After discovering Leviathan's true identity, she made the most fearless decision of her life.

And the enormous changes she made for Leviathan.

All the sweet and happy memories she created were for Leviathan.

These memories are so fresh, it feels like they just happened this morning.

If it were her who confessed to her, it wouldn't be so unacceptable. The reason Levia was running away was because of Misaki Shokuhou... who actually gambled her entire life's happiness in front of the whole world!

Different races

Even the dimensions are different

It was a cruel twist of fate that destined them to separate, yet she still did something so foolish.

How could this not leave Leviathan bewildered?

Shokuhou has always taken meticulous care of her, so it's impossible for her to say such a thing to her face. She probably doesn't know that she has witnessed everything.

"...Tina."