Fighting you is like being in jail.

Leng Chang: There's no time to lose! Get this sorted out now!

After the chat group conversation ended.

Upon learning of the situation, Simmel frowned, began to think seriously, and said while stroking her chin:

"If it's not an illness... then what's going on?" He had no more clues, so he quickly stepped forward and began to ask each of the recovered people one by one.

"I didn't know. When I came to my senses, I felt like I had no strength left in my body."

"I don't know either, I just felt like I suddenly lost my strength."

“There was someone who had a small cut on their body that kept bleeding and wouldn’t heal no matter what they did.”

For a time, opinions were divided, and there was no consensus.

Almost everyone's experience is different; some people run out of energy while walking, while others fall asleep.

Upon receiving the news, Simmel began to ponder deeply.

Frilian, Philon, and Shutark walked up and, seeing him deep in thought, asked curiously:

"Any clues?"

"Not yet... loss, wounds that won't heal, not an illness... could it be!?"

Simmel's pupils contracted, as if she had seen through something, and she immediately tensed up.

"What's wrong?" Frilian asked softly. This was a tacit understanding that came from years of working together; she knew that Simmel had noticed something.

As expected, Simmel looked around as if searching for something.

"The murderer is in the village."

"How to say?

"Everyone suddenly lost their strength. Where did their strength go? Assuming this was caused by someone, why would they do that? It's very likely that someone took away their strength."

"The stolen magic?" Frillian's eyes flashed with a sharp light as she cautiously surveyed her surroundings.

“The purpose of stealing power is unclear, but it’s certain that someone else will suffer soon. We can wait and see the outcome; as expected, the culprit will attack us,” Simmel said solemnly, her voice filled with seriousness.

Philon and Shutark, who were standing nearby, widened their eyes in surprise at how quickly Simmel had thought of this situation; she was incredibly perceptive.

“What was the killer’s motive?” Frilian frowned, looking at Simmel.

"I don't know. In the simplest case, it would be to use the stolen power for oneself."

Simmel turned to look at the village chief, took a few steps forward, and whispered something in her ear.

The village chief's eyes first showed confusion, then filled with shock, his eyes widening in disbelief, before he nodded heavily.

"I understand. I will announce it later." The village chief looked at Simmel solemnly.

Simmel smiled and nodded, then reached out and patted the village chief's head.

When Simmel returned, Leng Chang also appeared out of nowhere, looking at Simmel strangely before glancing at Frilian and the others.

"What did you find?"

"I have a general idea. It's likely that someone is stealing everyone's power."

"Huh!?" Leng Chang's eyes widened in disbelief.

This is the hero Simmel? My goodness! He grasped the key point in an instant, and it hasn't even been that long?

"I had the village chief inform everyone that we're going to hunt down the monster tomorrow. That way, I can get a more accurate view of the situation. Who knows, the culprit might be targeting us and launching a sneak attack. After all, we're much stronger than the villagers."

Simmel looked at Leng Chang seriously and said, her eyes narrowing as she continued, "Especially Xiao Yuan. If the power she displayed today is as I suspect, she is the first person to be watched."

"Hiss! I understand." Leng Chang nodded with a fierce glint in his eyes, then turned to look at Kaname Madoka, who was being thanked by the villagers.

From here on, it's simple.

That evening, the village chief announced the extermination of the monster, reassuring the villagers. The monster had been a major scourge on the village, and the villagers were delighted to hear that the problem would soon be resolved.

night.

Leng Chang lay in bed complaining about the situation in a chat group.

Leng Chang: As expected of the brave Simmel, she detected the culprit in less than half a day. She even discovered that Madoka was being targeted.

Homura Akemi: What did you say? You've got your eye on Madoka? You're asking for it! I'm going to kill that guy right now! He can't be allowed to live!

Madoka Kaname: What?! They've actually set their sights on me! You bastard! You're asking for it!

Cold and normal:

Homura Akemi: Covering her face.JPG

Bucciarati: I...I didn't expect Miss Madoka to be so...cold sweat.JPG

Leng Chang: Then let's get started, no need to wait.

Kaname Madoka: Fight his mother!

Homura Akemi: Madoka, how could you say such rude things? (Eye twitching)

Madoka Kaname: Hehe!

Kazuma Sato: Side by side?

Kitahara Iori: Let's go!

Instantly, everyone disappeared from the room and headed towards the system host's location.

As soon as Leng Chang and the others stepped out, they saw Simmel, Frilian, Philon, and Shutark already fully prepared at the gate.

Everyone was a little surprised when they bumped into each other, and they couldn't help but pause.

Simmel smiled warmly and said happily, "It seems you've noticed it too."

"Yes, how did you find out?" Leng Chang nodded, walked up, and asked curiously.

Frilian said calmly, "Simmel noticed someone loitering outside the small round room this afternoon."

"Huh? I didn't even notice!" Kaname Madoka's expression changed upon hearing this, a hint of disgust appearing in her eyes, as if she were being stalked.

Homura Akemi's eyes, standing beside her, blazed with murderous intent, becoming fiercely sharp.

“Then, let’s get started.” Leng Chang nodded and began to act.

On the edge of the village.

Clay sat at his desk, his dark eyes gleaming in the night.

The floor beneath my feet was covered with sawdust and fragments, like powder and pieces that had been violently crushed.

The moonlight outside spilled into a corner of the house, forming the shape of a window.

"It's actually back to normal! This is amazing. I thought that after the power was stolen, I would only be able to go to other places, but now that I've met someone with the ability to recover, I can keep going indefinitely."

"I now possess the physical attributes of fifty people. If I continue, I can become the strongest!"

"We can do it tomorrow when they hunt the magical beasts."

Before he could finish speaking, Clay's expression hardened; his powerful senses told him that someone was approaching.

The next second, he stood up, holding his breath, and walked towards the door, his footsteps on the wooden floor making no sound.

After quietly opening the door, his pupils contracted.

On the rooftop ahead, with their backs to the moonlight, three people stood in strange yet fashionable poses under the moonlight!

It was none other than Leng Chang, Sato Kazuma, and Kitahara Iori!

Ah, ee-ya, ee-ya~!

The most eerie music began to play at that moment.

Chapter 111 HA NA ↓ SE!! I'm going to fight!

Clay was so startled by the bizarre scene before him that he took a half step back, his eyes widening in shock, and the eerie music sent chills down his spine.

Upon closer listening, it was discovered that the sound was coming from Leng Chang's trouser pocket on the roof, and even a faint blue light was emanating from the pocket.

This bizarre scene made Clay feel an unprecedented sense of unease.

They've been discovered!

It's so fast!

A flash of astonishment crossed his mind, his pupils trembled involuntarily, and even his mouth opened wide. As the cold air swept past, he felt a cool sensation on his face—the chill of cold sweat wetting his cheeks.

But it doesn't matter!

Now I am a powerful figure with the strength of fifty people!

Clay's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he stood warily at the doorway, his fists clenching silently.

But before that, there's one more thing to confirm: whether he's truly believed to be the murderer.

"Um... is there something you need?"

Clay composed himself, looking over with slightly fearful eyes, his mind simultaneously on high alert.

At this moment, Simmel stepped forward, carefully examined Clay, and then politely spoke.

"Here's the thing, let's ask if you know anything about this strange illness that's been going on lately?"

After saying that, he stood there waiting for Clay's reaction, his blue eyes filled with seriousness.

Clay paused upon hearing this, then said somewhat uncertainly, "I don't know either."

Unexpectedly, Leng Chang suddenly appeared behind Clay, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he delivered a merciless backstab.

"Got it! Sinai! The dog!"

"what?!"

Clay's pupils contracted, and he turned around abruptly, a chill rising from his back and rushing to his scalp.

not good

He was filled with terror, and his body vanished from the spot in an instant.

Swish!

Leng Chang's backhand stab missed, whistling as it was swung in front of him.

The next second, Clay appeared directly in the darkness in the distance. His speed of dodging was beyond that of an ordinary person, and it was clear that something was wrong!

Now there's no need for further explanation; the truth is clear.

Clay in the shadows of night already gave off a different feeling; it was a sense of nascent ferocity. With a heavy sigh, his voice slowly rose.

"I'm curious, why was I exposed?"

Simmel silently drew her longsword, serious and wary. "It's simple. If everything behind this is man-made, then the purpose is easy to guess. Besides, Miss Xiaoyuan has already shown her strength, so you have no reason to give up. That's why I happened to notice you were observing."

"Tsk, looks like I was careless. But there's no need to hide it anymore."

Clay frowned in annoyance, then said calmly, showing no concern about being unable to win.

"Damn it! You bastard! Come and fight!"

Suddenly, Madoka Kaname raised her fist, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit, and shouted. At this moment, she could no longer contain her fighting spirit and was filled with confidence of victory.

However, her body felt extremely heavy.

Homura Akemi was hanging on her waist, her eyes wide with pleading, and she was moaning softly.

"No! Please! Little Yuan, oh my god!"

"HA ↑ NA ↓ SE!! I'm going to fight!!"

"No! If you fight... everyone, everyone will be doomed!"

"Ugh! I just can't do anything with you, Homura."

In the end, Madoka Kaname gave up the fight, since Homura Akemi was holding her off and she had no way to fight back.

Kitahara Iori and Leng Chang, who were standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief, and their clenched toes slowly loosened.

"No? What's going on? Why are you all relieved?" Sato Kazuma, who had never experienced hell, looked at Kaname Madoka and then at Rei, completely bewildered.

Kitahara Iori patted his shoulder and sighed, saying, "It's normal that you don't know since you've just arrived. You'll find out later."