Just a magical girl who picks up trash

“Swish, swish, swish~~”

The moment of the 'slash' was counted again, but this time, the moment it touched the tentacles, Hongguang suddenly flapped his wings like lightning, and the next second, to the surprise of Red Ponytail, his own attack was directly deflected?

“Swish, swish, swish~~”

While they were stunned at the same time, countless tentacles had already wrapped around the red ponytail, but it was only for a moment...

"wind!"

An invisible strong wind surrounded her body, and the moment the tentacles touched her, she was torn into countless pieces by the invisible force...

"dark!"

A pitch-black shadow suddenly emerged from behind him, as if a holy angel had suddenly fallen into a demon from hell. The wriggling darkness formed a sharp contrast with the wriggling silver. At the same time, the next second, it silently swallowed up countless silver-white liquids that were attempting to launch a sneak attack.

"Gululu~~~"

Darkness and silver devoured each other, as if they were inherently opposed yet also symbiotic, neither giving in to the other.

"Detected properties...Darkness, wind, devouring properties...Judgment level: Dangerous!"

Baiyin's voice rang out once more. Possessing the Devouring Ability, it clearly understood better than anyone how dangerous an enemy with the same Devouring Ability could be. After conveying these instructions one after another, Baiyin finally seemed to have reached a conclusion and uttered a final sound:

"Power nature confirmed: System; Energy devouring properties confirmed invalid, assimilation mechanism confirmed invalid, system combat plan drafted... No effective plan; repeated drafting... Hypothetical judgment... Confirmed combat method: Obliterate!"

His most powerful weapon was clearly negated by the opponent's devouring nature. While analyzing the power of Red Ponytail, Baiyin also obtained the only answer from it:

The result of devouring each other is tantamount to mutual destruction, so the only way to destroy each other is...

'Kill him!'

170. Core and Strength

(The word count is indeed a bit high, so I should consider entering the final sprint phase...)

"Silver is very troublesome... They have the troublesome power of devouring everything, whether it's organic or inorganic, whether it's energy or matter. They can devour it all and assimilate it to gain its characteristics and abilities!"

"Oh, then this means it's impossible to fight? It can swallow everything, assimilate everything, and gain its characteristics. Doesn't that mean all attacks will be swallowed and then returned?"

"Well~~ Normally, that's right. It's like cheating, so if you want to deal with him..."

"Is this nothing more than wishful thinking?"

"Yes, that's wishful thinking! If we want to deal with them, we certainly have ways to do it. Otherwise, wouldn't this world have been swallowed up by silver long ago?!"

"Oh, okay...what's the solution?"

"Of course that's what Daddy once said!"

"Dad... who was that? Your dad? What did he say?"

"...Forget it, I won't play tricks on you. As the saying goes, 'fight magic with magic,' so we..."

"But Baiyin isn't using magic, and wouldn't he get swallowed up if he did? And most importantly, I'm a mechanical lifeform. Do you think I have those kinds of fantasy abilities?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

"...Okay, I was wrong. Please continue!"

"Using magic to defeat magic is just a metaphor. What I mean is that if you want to deal with Silver (hack), the best way is naturally to use the power of the system (hack) to defeat the opponent!"

"... Please speak human language, thank you!"

"Simply put, your power itself is the nemesis of silver. It can swallow... can't you too?!"

"Uh... I understand, but I still don't understand... How do I swallow it? Should I eat the silver?"

"This... you will understand soon!"

"...I hate riddles the most. I remember who said that before?"

"Well~~ that's the way I think as a riddle solver, but as a riddle solver..."

"How to say?"

“It’s pretty cool!”

"...You are so mean!"

"Thank you for the compliment!"

……

The same 'devouring' power as silver...?

The breath of darkness surrounded the holy angel with pure white wings. The endless darkness continued to entangle with the silver-white liquid in front of it, and they were also devouring each other... Baiyin knew very well that in this situation, no one could do anything to anyone. Red Ponytail could naturally see it clearly, so when Baiyin made the judgment, Red Ponytail also made the judgment at the same time.

"Next..."

"Boom~~"

He raised his head as expected, and a huge explosion suddenly sounded from above his head in the next second. At the same time, the huge core swallowed by silver flew out and hovered in the sky in the next second.

The silver liquid flowing in the space capsule has stopped, as if it has abandoned... No, it should be said that it has temporarily severed its connection with these "clone liquids". With its own assimilation ineffective, the silver made the following judgment:

Since it is impossible to devour the opponent, its ability seems to be restrained. Then the only most effective way to become bigger is undoubtedly to use the power of itself (core) to wipe out the opponent.

And there is no doubt... this is exactly what Red Ponytail intends and aims to achieve!

"Although the silver clones are all separated from silver, in reality, each one is also a relative individual. Although it may seem that it doesn't matter which part is destroyed, in order to coordinate these clones, each main body (clone) actually has another core existence stationed within it, just like the consciousness of the silver has been divided."

"Eliminating those cores won't completely wipe out the silver clones, but it will cause them to go 'out of control'. Then, there won't be any pressure to destroy them!"

"Finally appeared? The core!"

'Determined threat level: extremely dangerous; judgment: to be eliminated!'

Instead of answering Red Ponytail's words, he uttered a speech in a cold voice that was not sure whether it was a soliloquy or a declaration. The next second, countless silver-white liquids were already wriggling in the silver core, and gradually spread in all directions. In just a moment, a huge silver-white mecha like a Gundam stood directly in the air in front of Red Ponytail.

"Shhhh~~~"

Without any unnecessary nonsense, Baiyin, who had just completed the transformation, raised her arms the next second, and countless silver-white tentacles came directly towards her like an overwhelming force. Facing this, the two swords in the hands of Red Ponytail also overlapped instantly, and the next second the whole person disappeared from the spot in an instant.

"Shuashuashua~~"

The sword flashed, and the flying tentacles paused for a moment before turning into countless segments and flying in all directions. At the same time, a figure went upstream among the countless tentacles, like a red light rushing straight into the sky, and in the blink of an eye, it had arrived in front of the metal Gundam that was the incarnation of Baiyin.

"Cut~"

The double blades crossed and slashed down, but the expected rip-opening did not happen, because at the moment when the double blades of Red Ponytail were about to fall on the opponent, the transparent light shield suddenly blocked it.

"When~~~"

"Is this...telekinesis?!"

It is a kind of supernatural power unique to humans, or it can be said to be a way of using mental power. However, it was suddenly used by Baiyin at this time. Before Red Ponytail could be surprised, an invisible impact suddenly came from his side the next second.

"Bang~~"

The red figure instantly flew to one side, and the invisible substance reflected bursts of colorful light in the air, and then revealed thick tentacles like a chameleon.

"Shua~~"

At the same time, the seemingly tall silver mecha flew in the same direction almost at the same time as the red horsetail flew backwards. It caught up with the flying red horsetail almost in the blink of an eye. The huge sharp blade in its hand was instantly gathered, and the scorching silver-white flame wrapped around it in an instant, and it slashed towards the red horsetail fiercely.

"Boom~~"

In a burst of fire, the body of Red Ponytail was mercilessly cut into two pieces. However, the next second after that astonished expression appeared, a smoke-like light began to emanate from Red Ponytail's body, and her figure instantly disappeared in the smoke.

171. Method

"Oh my, this was dangerous! I almost got cut in two!"

He walked out of the hiding place on the side with some relief, and put the assassin card in his hand, which looked like a tarot card, back into the card box between his thighs. The ruby ​​cane disappeared from his left hand in a flash, and his right hand still held the fluorescent long sword. He looked up at the sky and seemed to have discovered that it was just a substitute, so he was quietly searching for the core of the silver clone of the red ponytail figure.

The huge body is as huge as a Transformer made up of countless silver-white metals. At least from the appearance, it can be said that it is more like a robot than Red Ponytail, an authentic mechanical life form. However, that is only an appearance, just like the opponent's previous attack. If you look closely at this moment, it is not difficult to see some clues from the opponent.

Carefully zooming in on the metal-like body, one can clearly see that the skin on it appears to be extremely hard and as if made of steel. In fact, it is made up of countless crisscrossing silver-white liquids that are constantly wriggling at an extremely small amplitude. This is also the nature of silver itself. Although it can mimic all things, it is still a liquid. This remains unchanged.

However, this is not a weakness for Baiyin. On the contrary, it is precisely because of this nature that Baiyin can deform his body at will. Combined with the knowledge about "tentacles" that he got from nowhere, he seems to think that this form is the most convenient for capturing and absorbing. Therefore, what he is best at is undoubtedly the tentacle attack mentioned earlier.

"Ah~~ How should I put it? Although I can roughly see that the main purpose of Baiyin's attack mode is to facilitate capture, I don't know why, looking at those wet tentacles formed by liquid always makes me feel very reluctant to get close and even feel disgusted... So what should I do?"

Close combat wasn't impossible, as evidenced by the numerous tentacles she had chopped off earlier. Furthermore, she wasn't afraid of the silver's erosion. If she truly desired to, she could simply charge forward and chop and slice the silver core, then destroy it. However...

"PASS! Although it's the simplest and most direct method, I'm still a 'girl' after all. If I have to come into close contact with something as disgusting as that, I'd rather explode and die!"

Decisively ruling out this method, which seemed to be the most efficient and simplest at the moment, Red Ponytail once again fell into deep thought. After thinking for a long time without coming up with any good ideas, she could only helplessly say:

"So…are you still there? Can you give me any hints?"

This voice was certainly not asking about the guy named Yu Huan who had disappeared long ago, but another voice named "System" that had been helping him since before.

After all, it seemed that the other party could hear my previous prayers for strength every time, and also gave me corresponding help. Although what I need to do now is to thank the other party, but in this situation, please let me continue to ask for help!

I thought this in my heart, with some hope in my mind, and soon I miraculously got a response:

"Answer: There are 123 credibility methods. Under the conditions of judging efficiency behavior and avoidance behavior (close contact with silver), redundant options were eliminated and the final feasible options were: two!"

"Oh, oh, oh, I don't know what to call Miss Mysterious Voice, but you're truly worthy of me! You've come up with over a hundred ideas in a flash!"

It's much better than my stupid brain that only knows how to fight... Well, by the way, there is also the stupid brain of the main brain. It is clearly aware of its current situation in the connected state, but it has no other solution except to propose "explode all the strength and destroy the silver core in one fell swoop."

It’s really...useless!

"Hah~~"

"……cold?"

"No, I guess someone is thinking about me. Besides, I won't catch a cold, okay?"

"……Fool?"

"Did you come to this conclusion because idiots don't catch colds? Then I'd like to ask you, a fellow machine lifeform, whether you would ever catch a cold?"

“It can be simulated!”

"...Okay, you win!"

……

"Well then, Miss Mysterious Voice, please tell me the most efficient plan that doesn't require close contact with Shirogane!"

Looking expectantly at the empty air before her, Red Ponytail asked inwardly, her voice filled with longing. Her voice was clearly unequivocal, and after a pause of less than a tenth of a second, she gave her answer:

"Answer: Option 1: Your magic power has recovered to 35%. I suggest using the Dream Summon 'Archer' card, casting the King's Treasure with all your might to draw your 'weapon' and destroy them with a single blow!"

The King's Treasure contains a power that is enough to destroy the silver core with one strike. Once that power is released, the effect it produces is obviously unpredictable!

"Disadvantage: EA's power is too strong, and it will destroy the entire city and the surrounding environment within a certain range!"

"Oh, oh, oh... So what's the difference between your method and the targeted strike the Mastermind mentioned? Aren't they both just using the surrounding land as a sacrifice? I reject it. Qiqi and the others are still down there. Can you give me a simpler method that doesn't require such violence?"

This is also true, and so is the main brain. They are all "girls", so why are they all so violent? Aren't the so-called girls in the memory bank supposed to be "gentle, cute, kind and simple"?

Well, just like myself!

What? Who did you say just brutally killed so many tentacles?

Hmm... who was it? How would a lady like me know?!

"Answer two..."

Ignoring the Red Ponytail's playful mumbling, the mysterious voice lady (the system) gave a second answer. But... was it an illusion? Why did the mysterious voice lady always seem a little angry?

Maybe it was an illusion! The girl with the red ponytail listened carefully to the second suggestion from the mysterious voice lady. Her ruby ​​eyes, which had already been transformed, became even brighter, and a huge smile appeared on her face at that moment.

"This method... is good, let's do it this way!"

Nodding so vigorously, the red ponytail immediately straightened itself a little and then... attacked again!

172. Assimilation...Begins!

Because the communication with the mysterious voice lady was conducted in the brain, coupled with the powerful computing power unique to mechanical life forms, although it seemed that a lot was said, in fact, only less than a few minutes had passed. After accepting the second suggestion, Red Ponytail immediately prepared to start implementing it with excitement.

The first step to implementation is...

"Hey~~ Sun thief!"