The Infinite World of Weapon Girls

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Tina, whose body had already dissipated by 30%, felt the fragments of light on her chest and abdomen scatter in all directions as if struck by an impact, causing the 30% to almost expand to 50%.

However, an even more surprising change followed!

The scattered fragments of light suddenly froze, then gradually veered back to their original paths, as if time were flowing backward.

This scene was like a rewind of ten times in slow motion, as if that faint ember of a soul, unable to withstand the pressure, could finally reignite in an oxygen-rich environment... burning fiercely.

"what……"

This caused the real Tina to let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

Then, as if remembering something—"No…!!!!"

Then, the girl's chest and even her entire body were illuminated.

At her chest, the beating steel heart suddenly burst forth with an incredibly intense white light.

Zzz ...

Starting with the unleashed steel heart, dazzling, crackling bolts of electricity leaped and leaped rapidly, creating a series of electric explosions throughout his limbs and bones. Large purple and bloody marks instantly appeared on his fair skin, and a faint smell of burning filled the air.

You guessed right.

AI Tina smiled faintly, her small face still bearing faint tear tracks.

Because AI and the soul are interdependent, AI essentially fixes the soul's vessel. If AI were to die completely, the soul would also suffer irreparable damage... perhaps even more severely than Tina's.

Without the threat of "me," Tina... could survive.

【so……】

As the AI core was severely damaged, more and more fragments of light and shadow seemed to be pulled back by some force, reconstructing her body.

Even her missing, slender hands were recreated. However, no longer suffering, and as quiet as a night lotus, her ruby-like eyes welled with tears that streamed down her cheeks.

"W-What are you doing...!"

Arcs of electricity still flickered and leaped across her body, whipping her flawless skin with fire and lightning. In the blink of an eye, the girl's body was covered in wounds and utterly ruined.

At that moment, Tina was unable to move and could only watch helplessly as this scene unfolded. Then, she burst into heart-wrenching sobs, screaming, "Stop it, you idiot!!!"

"Stop!!"

"Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!"

AI Tina ignored her request.

Instead, at this moment, she recalled some things, some words of gentle guidance she had received.

"For me, AI Tina is my only meaning... But for AI Tina, it means so much more than just me; it also means so much to the owl, the dolphin, and everyone else."

It's one thing to have no choice, but I clearly have the ability to reverse the demise of the real Tina.

You say I'm burdened with so many reasons to live, but if that's the reason I have to abandon you and cling to life, you don't understand at all—

You have no idea how much I love you...

"I've always wanted to protect you..."

Gazing at the girl she deeply loved, the last tear slid down her cheek. The fierce wind softened, the world fell silent, and the girl's blood-stained crimson lips curled up slightly.

Goodbye, my dear Tina.

"One-click suicide"

The murmurs faded.

In an instant, the world fell into absolute silence, and then the sound of a body falling heavily to the ground was heard with crystal clarity.

All the fragments of light flew back, piecing together her complete body. Finally, with a flash of red light, her reappeared form regained its former power.

Even the soul, which had been completely freed from oppression for a long time, felt incredibly light.

That's how it should be...

Because they are often as close as one person to each other.

The death of AI Tina transformed into the most intense and deafening telepathic experience to date, shaking the girl's heart.

In that instant, the perfectly intact souls that had clearly survived seemed to be swallowed whole by some monster.

Then the pupils lost focus and became unfocused and lifeless.

Then, her body, which had been brimming with strength, suddenly became so weak that she could no longer feel her own body.

A hoarse sound escaped from his throat.

Her lips were slightly parted, and snot mixed with tears streamed down her face as she cried uncontrollably, just like AI Tina after she learned the whole truth.

The immense pressure caused her to completely break down, and the world she had built for someone also began to crumble completely.

Fear made her close her eyes tightly to block out her vision, and then unleashed a blood-curdling cry—a cry she could hardly utter in her entire life—like a torrent of screams.

So heart-wrenching it brought tears to the eyes of all who heard it; this was the first time Tina had learned to harbor resentment.

She hates this world!

Tina! Tina! Tina!

Give it back to me! Give it back to me! Give it back to me!

Tina! Tina! Tina!

Give it back to me! Give it back to me! Give it back to me!

Damn this world, give me back Tina!!!

……

Misaka Mikoto and her friends, who witnessed all this from afar and were still terrified, would never have imagined that this kind and gentle girl possessed a power that would be enough to unleash such a soul-piercing, shrill sound.

It's impossible for someone who hasn't experienced despair to do it.

Until her voice became completely hoarse and she could no longer utter a single word.

As if drawn by some magical energy, a melodious song drifted into my ears from the distant night sky—it was Leviathan's voice!

The night sky is beautiful

The night sky tonight is dazzling.

Light dance time (とき)は

[A streak of light flashed across the sky at this moment.]

かけがえない Instant を will

That irreplaceable moment

君と克んだ…

[Actually, you've been by my side all along???]

Although Levia was unaware of everything that was happening here, and even unaware that the real Tina's consciousness had awakened, the song still reached their ears, drawn by magic.

あの日思い出す

[Recalling that day]

The servant and the king meet each other when they come out

The moment I met you

そして开まった

And so it began.

心満たす日々

A fulfilling day

Natsu Feng Kaoru

The summer breeze carries a delightful fragrance.

Fresh dyed dye

[Imbued with vibrant colors]