Azure Files, the starting point of all miracles

The two emotions of guilt and gratitude were constantly intertwined, causing this usually mature and strong girl to show a rare side of helplessness.

I want to repay my teacher, but I am ashamed to face him because of what I did in the past.

At the same time, deep in my heart, there is also a trace of attachment to him...

After all, this was the first and perhaps the last adult who would be kind to a hopeless child like her.

"...huh~"

After taking a deep breath, Saori temporarily put aside the messy thoughts in her mind.

"Let's think about the children first..."

"Today is obviously not the day for contacting each other, why did they suddenly contact me?"

"Is it because you don't have enough living expenses? If that's the case, go get a few more jobs in the black market later."

"Also... don't forget to sign the contract... that's what my teacher taught me."

Saori was murmuring while thinking about what kind of job she should take that could make money quickly, when she heard gunshots from a distance, causing her pupils to suddenly shrink.

This gunshot... is it the princess' (Azuko) weapon?

What happened?

Arius's team usually has a shortage of resources due to their escape, so they will not shoot unless it is necessary.

In this situation, it can only mean one thing - that is, they were attacked!

Who is the enemy? The Valkyrie? Or... No, now is not the time to think about that.

Quickly tidying up her equipment, Saori lowered the brim of her hat, and then rushed towards the direction where the gunshots came from like an arrow.

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At the same time, at the temporary base of the Arius team -

"Everyone... they should be coming for me..."

"Sorry for causing trouble to you..."

Although the gunshot wound on his back was treated urgently, Xiyu's face still looked unprecedentedly pale due to severe bleeding.

Hearing the words coming from beside her ears, Atsuko was about to say something to comfort her, but she never expected that Misaki beat her to it.

"Just shut up and conserve your energy."

Although her tone was always empty and cold, Misaki seemed to have something more in her at this moment compared to usual.

Are you suppressing something?

Xiyu didn’t know.

Because he can't see clearly now.

"Everything in this world is meaningless and will eventually come to an end."

"But at least... you shouldn't be here at this time--"

Misaki said this, almost squeezing out the words through gritted teeth at the end.

After firing a few artillery shells at the enemy in front of her, she turned around and said to the somewhat bewildered Hiyori: "Hiyori, quickly throw away the things and carry the teacher on your back!"

"We are preparing to evacuate."

“Yes—yes!”

Under normal circumstances, Hiyori would be reluctant to throw away these magazines that she had collected with great difficulty, but now, as it concerns the teacher's safety, Hiyori threw aside these treasures that she usually cherished without saying a word.

"Life is full of pain after all... Teacher, although you may not like it, I will take care of you from now on..."

After seeing Hiyori carrying the teacher on her back, Misaki shifted her attention to Atsuko.

"Princess, follow Rihe closely. I will cover your retreat."

"Misaki——"

"The captain said that he would let me take care of you. This is the meaning of my continued existence."

Misaki interrupted Atsuko who was about to say something, and then fired the last three rockets, forcibly tearing a gap in the enemy's encirclement.

"Now! Go!"

Atsuko: “…”

Because she was involved in a battle, Atsuko had already put on a tactical mask; but even so, one could still feel the struggle on her face.

However, there should not be too much hesitation in dealing with this situation.

Considering that the teacher's injury would most likely become fatal if it continued any longer, Atsuko finally gritted her teeth and nodded to Misaki.

"I see."

"Misaki, we'll wait for you at the next base."

"……Um."

This time, Misaki rarely said any empty words. She nodded at the three people's departing backs and put down the bazooka on her shoulder.

Now she had no more shells to spare.

The rest were just some guns that he "collected" from troublemakers on the black market.

However, even with these uneven weapons, she was able to hold back the enemies in front of her.

After all, fighting in abandoned buildings with complex terrain is the strong point of their elite special forces "Arius Squad".

Just as Atsuko and Hiyori were retreating with their teacher, the enemies who attacked them also noticed this, and the leading commander gave orders to the soldiers beside him in dissatisfaction.

"Don't worry about the guy in the ruins, focus on Xia Lai's teacher first."

As he spoke, he clenched his fists unwillingly.

Everything was prepared perfectly, but in the end, there was still a slight error.

I heard that Xia Lai's teacher pays great attention to his students...

Shouldn't they be shooting indiscriminately?

Just as he was thinking this and preparing to mobilize more troops, a loud noise suddenly came from the rear of the team, attracting their attention.

"What's going on? Didn't we already clear this area?"

"Report, the identity of the person has been confirmed. She is from the Arius team—"

boom! !

Before the mechanical soldier could finish his words, an incoming bullet shattered its head.

Following the direction from which the gunshot came, the surrounding soldiers saw a pair of eyes filled with anger and murderous intent.

"How dare you guys...?"

"I'm going to pull out your mechanical spines one by one and crush them to pieces!!!"

Along with Saori's angry words, the frenzied gunshots instantly turned into a surging tide, flooding the area...

Chapter 67: It’s just a fatal wound, watch me unleash my Heavenly Fire!

There was constant sound of gunfire behind me.

Atsuko gritted her teeth and walked quickly forward.

She wanted to stop and look back several times, but in the end she managed to suppress it.

Because she knew she couldn't stop.

Once you stop, you will be confused.

Not only will Hiyori be shaken by this, but even the teacher's chances of survival will become slim.

So... grit your teeth and move forward!

It has to be said that the children of Arius have endured more hardships than their peers in other academies, so their mental toughness is far superior to that of children in other academies.

At least, people from other colleges might not be able to be so decisive at this time.

Although this is a very good performance for them, Xiyu herself does not want to see this scene.

They are obviously just children...

You shouldn't have to make such a painful choice, you shouldn't have to endure such suffering.

They are here to protect me...

But, protecting children... is clearly the responsibility of adults.

Thinking of this, Xiyu couldn't help but slowly said: "Everyone, please put me down."

"The enemy is from the Caesar Group. If Misaki relies on herself alone... she won't be able to hold on."

"Sensei, please stop talking. Misaki will be fine. We need to get you to a safe place first."

"If that's it..."

Xiyu said this, patted Rihe gently, signaled him to stop, and then quickly broke free.

"The bleeding has stopped."

Because the heart was pierced before, it put a lot of pressure on this body.

But in the final analysis, it was just a minor fatal injury, which could be healed with the help of "adult cards" as long as some time was spent.

But... I was still a little careless.

The Box of Shiting... Alona and Prana are not here, I should have been more cautious...

"This is -- an adult's card?!"

Looking at the slightly glowing card in the teacher's hand, Atsuko's face beneath the mask revealed an expression of surprise.

She still remembered that the teacher had defeated the "Madam" with the help of the power of the card...

But this time, there seem to be some new "manifestations".

At this moment, tiny flames were burning on Xiyu's body. The warm light gradually gathered in his hands and finally formed a big sword with a unique appearance.

"Teacher... this is——"

"I'll explain it later."

Gripping the greatsword in his hand, a sense of déjà vu arose spontaneously.

Xiyu did not hesitate. After making a gesture to the two of them, he walked in the direction he came from.

"Now, let's go and bring our companions back!"

"Hiyori, Atsuko, please."

"Yes——!"×2

As the three of them were returning along the same path they had come, they did not notice that on the top floor of an abandoned building not far away, there was a girl in a black suit, staring at them with a pair of deep red eyes.

Or rather, he was looking at the teacher.

"……teacher?"

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Meanwhile, at the previous stronghold.