A beautiful girl who transmigrates into a Herrscher of the Void is treated like an elf and conquered

"Tomorrow, I will personally present the final act, titled 'Nothingness,' to that artist who is obsessed with 'creation.'"

As night deepened, undercurrents surged within the AST base.

On one side, the AST team members, each with their own thoughts, were resting and recuperating in the lounge. Among them, Origami lay on a makeshift bed, her pale blue eyes open in the darkness, wide awake, her mind conflicted between the plan to intervene in tomorrow's date and the mission to subdue the spirits.

Meanwhile, DEM's hounds have prepared a deadly trap for their most dangerous prey, a trap powerful enough to overturn the very foundation of its existence.

Dawn is approaching, and a storm is brewing.

Chapter 70 The Night of Origami

The lights in the AST lounge were already off, with only the faint red light from the instrument standby indicator lights casting blurry spots of light on the ceiling.

Origami Tobiichi lay flat on the hard, simple bed, a thin blanket neatly covering her chest, her hands placed flat on either side of her body—a standard, almost rigid, sleeping posture.

But her eyes remained open in the darkness, her blue pupils showing no sign of sleepiness.

Darkness. I was familiar with the darkness of the AST lounge, which smelled of disinfectant and machine oil.

But tonight I couldn't get my brain into standby mode as usual.

I can't sleep. My mind is a mess. It feels like two versions of myself are arguing.

One of me is saying: Origami, you're a member of AST. Hououin Chinatsu, there's a 70% chance she's a Spirit. If she's a Spirit, she should be eliminated. Tell Alan Mathers about her date with Shido tomorrow, and everything will be resolved quickly and effectively.

My other self immediately jumped in to object: No! Absolutely not! Shido will be there! Let him be within attack range? Are you kidding me! Just thinking about the more than 70% chance he might get hurt...

What is the word that follows? I don't want to define it.

Phoenix Inu no Chika... is a transfer student, and she's a great cook. She's getting too close to Shido. Now Lord Eren is saying she might be an elf.

And that "Herrscher of Reason"... the evidence is that the spirit wave has a 7.3% similarity.

Is 7.3% a high number?

I'm not sure. But her attitude towards that Qianyuan guy doesn't seem like she's faking it.

And the way she looked at Shido at the door last time, it was less like she wanted to hurt him and more like she was completing a mission.

She did not detect any clear 'killing intent' or 'malice' in Shido's eyes.

She gently turned over, facing the wall, and unconsciously ran her fingers across the rough sheets.

Tomorrow, Shido is going on a date with her. The probability is over 90%.

DEM is also going to make a move tomorrow, which sounds like they're going to wipe people off the face of the earth.

If I were to tell Lord Allen about their schedule for tomorrow right now... DEM could lay a trap in advance, and that Chinatsu would most likely not be able to escape.

This is the most compliant and efficient approach. But... where is Shido?

He's definitely with her. That kind of weapon against spirits… what if… what if it affects Shido?

He might get hurt… or even… No. Cross that option out. Absolutely not.

She rolled back over, looking up at the dark ceiling, her chest rising and falling slightly, her breathing a little more rapid than usual.

I was reminded of Allen's weapon, that eerie blue muzzle...

…If that kind of thing misses, or if the blast spreads…Shido…

Her fingers, which were resting at her side, unconsciously curled up and gripped the rough bed sheet.

Think it through. If the report is:

Benefit: With the help of DEM, it's very likely that we can take down that transfer student who is suspected to be an elf.

Disadvantage: Shido would be in great danger. No, that alone is absolutely unacceptable.

Advantages: Shido can be much safer.

DEM won't find them so easily. Even if they do, without prior preparation, the scope of the battle will be smaller, giving me a chance to take Shido away.

Shido can avoid the ambush by DEM's main force; the probability of safety is over 85%.

Disadvantages: Phoenix Inu Chika might run away, or... do something even more close to Shido. And an 85% safety probability... isn't enough. 100% is needed.

She turned her head slightly to look at the deep night outside the window, her brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

...Approaching Shidou...

The image of Chinatsu clinging to Shido's arm flashed through my mind, along with the... indescribable look in her eyes when she looked at Shido.

…That won't work either.

She suddenly rolled over, facing the wall, with a much larger movement than usual, causing the bed frame to make a slight protesting sound.

Why hesitate? She is an elf. Elves are the enemies who killed her parents. All elves must be destroyed. This is the truth.

Shido's face appeared in my mind.

Not the current him, but the one who reached out to me when I was younger, during my most desperate moment.

What if... what if Hyouin Chika, unlike other Spirits... isn't exactly the same?

Or is she not an elf at all? Just an ordinary girl, a younger sister separated from Chiin for many years?

A 7.3% similarity... is not 100% conclusive evidence.

If misjudged... and weapons used against spirits are used on ordinary students...

No, Alan Mathers's judgments are rarely wrong. The probability that she is an elf is still very high.

So, what is the solution?

Conclusion: Intelligence, not to be submitted. Target, not to be handled by DEM. To be handled by me personally.

...The risks of concealing intelligence: military trial, expulsion, becoming an enemy of DEM.

Assessment conclusion: Acceptable compared to the harm done to Shido.

Action Plan: Prioritize ensuring the safety of the Shido (Shido). If the target poses no immediate threat, observe; if the target is threatening but controllable, subdue and relocate it; if the DEM attack endangers Shido… take necessary measures to disrupt the attack sequence as appropriate.

Final contingency plan: Prepare to initiate the 'non-lethal tactical obstruction of DEM' procedure.

Then... we won't tell DEM.

Let them go find it themselves tomorrow. That way, Shido can stay further away from the main battlefield and be much safer. Although the chances of Chinatsu escaping have increased, Shido will be safe.

…But what if she really is a dangerous spirit and causes even greater destruction afterward?

But Shido's safety is more important than that. This must be ensured first.

Origami sat up abruptly, her movements slightly stiff. She leaned against the cold metal headboard, hugged her knees, and rested her chin on them.

The pale green light outlined her slightly slender figure.

Tomorrow, I'll "just happen" to be at the place where they're having their date.

First and foremost, keep a close eye on Shido and ensure his absolute safety.

Then, take this opportunity to see if Phoenix Inu Chika is really a spirit and what she wants to do to Shido.

If she dares to do anything against Shido…

…Then I'll deal with her myself.

This is the safest approach.

What if… just what if… DEM still comes looking for him and threatens Shido…

…Even if I give them the wrong directions or cause them some minor trouble, I will still get Shido away first.

This means that I will be on the opposite side of AST and DEM.

The thought made her feel a slight, unprecedented sense of unease, but it was quickly overshadowed by a more resolute emotion.

For the sake of Shido... I can.

Final ruling: The concealed and autonomous action plan shall be implemented.

…It's okay, as long as Shido is safe.

The decision has been made. Conflicts still exist, but the path forward is clear.

Tomorrow will not be a simple date, nor a mere attack.

It will be a mission for me alone, a tightrope walk of loyalty and protection.

Thinking of this, her tense body seemed to relax a little.

She lay back down, pulled the edge of the blanket to make it perfectly flat, and then slowly closed her eyes.

Breathing slows down, and heart rate stabilizes.

Close your eyes; you need to rest now. Tomorrow, you need to be in top form.

It's okay, I've already come to my senses.

For... Shidou.

The room fell completely silent, with only her breathing gradually becoming steady and long.

The night outside the window was still dark, but the decision had been made. The last calm before the storm belonged to this girl who had made her choice amidst contradictions.

Chapter 71 is titled "A Lovely War"

The morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a narrow strip of light on the floor.

Chika woke up from her restless sleep. The moment she regained consciousness, the humiliation of being forced to accept the "date mission" yesterday and her anger towards Aha immediately surged up, making her want to pound the bed in frustration.

(Damn it, Aha...damn mission...)

She sat up, scratched her slightly messy, ice-blue hair, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress her negative emotions.

(Complaining is useless. The priority now is to develop a battle plan to ensure today's operation goes perfectly.)

She went into the bathroom, washed her face with cold water, and looked at the flawless, exquisite face that belonged to "Hououin Chika" in the mirror. Her eyes gradually sharpened, and she entered the "theory calculation" mode.

Calculation: Goal: To maximize the visual and psychological impact during today's "date" with Itsuka Shido through carefully designed appearance and behavior.

To leave a deep impression on the target, laying the groundwork for possible future "strategies," while minimizing personal mental strain. Begin constructing the equipment plan…

(Today... I'm going out with Itsuka-kun...)

The thought made her cheeks flush. She walked barefoot on the floor, almost humming a tuneless melody.

Looking at her own reflection in the mirror—beautiful even without makeup—she couldn't help but lean closer and gently tap her nose in the mirror with her finger.

(I need to dress up nicely...)

She skipped and hopped to the wardrobe, humming a song as she opened the door.

Most of the clothes were specially designed by her using her powers last night, with the aim of launching a powerful attack on Shido today.

She picked up a light pink lace dress and held it up in front of her, then twirled in front of the mirror, the skirt billowing in the air.

(Does it seem... a little too cute? Does it seem too deliberate?)

She changed into a stylish pair of overalls. (No, no, this is a date! It's not girly enough!)

Finally, her gaze fell on a beige chiffon blouse and a light blue plaid pleated skirt.

(This is the outfit! The shirt makes you look innocent and a little demure, while the short skirt adds a touch of energy; it's a classic combination!)

Calculations: Outline and design confirmed. Style: Preppy and innocent. Begin detailed optimization.

After choosing her outerwear, she even blushed and began to carefully select her underwear.

Fingers lingered among the various styles.

(Hmm... it should be subtly revealing, but not too obvious... the color of this lace-trimmed dress matches perfectly...)

She carefully changed into the clothes, and looking at her slightly flushed skin and delicate features in the mirror, a subtle sense of shyness and pride, typical of a young girl, welled up inside her.

Ultimately, one outfit was "selected": a light, off-white chiffon blouse with delicate lace embellishments at the neckline, which complemented her cool and aloof temperament while adding a touch of femininity.

The lower body is a high-waisted light blue plaid pleated mini skirt, the length of which is above the absolute territory, which is the "golden ratio" that can show the leg lines to the maximum extent without being too frivolous.

Paired with opaque black over-the-knee stockings, the delicate skin between the skirt hem and the stocking top leaves an alluring glimpse.

Calculation: Clothing and costume structure confirmed. Visual focus has been set on the "absolute territory".

Sitting in front of the dressing table, she began to patiently comb her long, ice-blue hair.