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

(They look good everywhere! How am I supposed to choose?! Would it seem frivolous to say it?!)

[Options! Emergency options!] Kotori's voice also carried a hint of tension.

[A: Praise her eyes, they're as clear as ice and snow!]

[B: Compliment her hair, saying it's as smooth as a waterfall!]

[C: Praise her heroic posture when beating up the thugs! Would you dare beat me like that? -- No! Quickly choose A or B!]

Just as Shido was at a loss and about to be overwhelmed by this sweet burden, Chinatsu seemed to have suddenly had enough. Looking at his embarrassed appearance, she chuckled softly, took a step back, and created some distance between them.

The deliberately crafted "seeking praise" expression on her face vanished, replaced by a knowing, slightly arrogant tone, as if she were making amends for her earlier "outburst" and also trying to help Shido out of an awkward situation:

"Hmph... Forget it, there's no point in asking you, looking at your stupid face."

She turned her face slightly away, leaving Shido with only a slightly flushed profile and a beautifully sculpted jawline, her voice becoming a little lighter:

"...I already know this without you having to say it."

(Response confirmed: The charm demonstration was successful, the pressure applied was moderate, and the pressure was withdrawn in time to avoid embarrassment. The target Shido's heart rate increased significantly, indicating a good effect.)

She turned her gaze back to the bustling shopping street beyond the alley entrance and asked in a seemingly casual tone, "So, where are we going later?"

(Topic successfully shifted. Moving to the next stage: itinerary discussion.)

Shido breathed a sigh of relief as if he had been granted a pardon, feeling a thin layer of sweat on his back.

(Where to? My mind is completely blank! So much has just happened. Chika's smile, her fist, and that phrase "Where is the best place to look?" are still swirling in my head...)

As he calmed his racing heart, he tried to recall the alternatives Fraxinus had offered, and after such a "thrilling" start, the date finally seemed to be on track.

However, the string in Shido's heart called "Hououin Chika" was already stretched taut.

Chapter 76 An Unexpected Start

The Fraxinus air bridge, with its futuristic command center bathed in soft blue light.

Kotori Itsuka, her beloved jewel dangling from her mouth, sat firmly in the central commander's chair. She took a deep breath, pulled the lollipop from her mouth, and swung it forward with force, like a general about to launch a charge:

"All personnel—listen to my command!"

The crisp sound echoed in the bridge, and all the crew members' eyes were instantly focused on her.

"Next up! Here comes our beloved Shido and his target, Hououin Chinatsu's, historic first date!"

Kotori's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "It's finally our turn, Fraxinus! This isn't just a casual outing, it's a war! A 'Date War' that concerns Shido's future and the conquest of the Spirits!"

She stood up, the hem of her commander's uniform swaying slightly, her voice carrying an undeniable decisiveness:

"Now, Dating Support Operation, commence! All personnel, Level 1 combat configuration! Analysts in position! Option groups ready! Support system fully activated!"

"Oh—!!" A response mixed with excitement and tension rang out from inside the bridge.

"Alright!" Kotori nodded in satisfaction, sat down again, put the jewel back in her mouth, and bit down hard, making a crisp sound. "Now let's begin—our date (war)!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the huge main screen lit up instantly, clearly displaying the real-time footage of the Tengu City Station Plaza below, as well as Shido's first-person perspective.

Various data streams began to scroll rapidly on the split screens on both sides—Shido's heart rate, skin conductance, ambient sound analysis, and micro-expression capture of the target, Chinatsu…

In the scene, Shido has just run to the entrance of the station plaza and is leaning against the wall, panting.

Not far from his line of sight, by the flowerbed, the girl with long, ice-blue hair was waiting quietly, her silhouette in the morning light as beautiful as a painting.

"Target confirmed, condition stable. Shido-sama is adjusting his breathing..." Mikimoto calmly reported the initial data.

"Great, everything went smoothly..." Kotori had just breathed a sigh of relief and was about to give the first instruction, "Be natural, compliment her on her beauty," when—

"Wait! What is that?!"

The sharp-eyed Shiizaki suddenly exclaimed in surprise and quickly zoomed in on the surveillance camera angle near the flower bed.

Three obviously thugs surrounded Phoenix Inu Chinatsu with ill intentions!

The blond-haired guy in the lead had a disgusting smile on his face and seemed to be saying something frivolous.

"Oh no! It's a harassment incident! How could such a blatant incident happen!"

Kotori jerked herself up from her chair, her face instantly darkening. "Of all times like this! Shido, he..."

She immediately leaned closer to the microphone, speaking rapidly to prepare to give instructions and guide Shido to adopt the safest course of action:

"Shido! Listen carefully, the situation is as follows..."

However, she hadn't even finished composing her instructions—

The first-person view of Shido on the main screen suddenly jolted! Almost reflexively, the moment Shido saw Chinatsu surrounded, the weariness and tension on his face were replaced by a strong sense of anxiety and anger!

Without even waiting for any advice from Fraxinus, he galloped towards the flower bed like a wild horse, driven by instinct and a surge of passion!

"Hey?! Wait! Shido! You idiot! Don't be impulsive!" Kotori shouted into the microphone, but it was obviously too late.

The people on the bridge could only watch helplessly as Shido, like a cannonball, rushed to Chinatsu without hesitation, spread his arms, and used his not-so-broad back to protect her.

"Stop! What do you want to do!"

The boy's tense yet resolute roar echoed clearly through the bridge via the audio capture system.

A brief silence fell over the entire Fraxinus bridge.

Everyone was watching the figure on the screen—the boy who stood in front of the beautiful girl, facing three thugs, clearly terrified but refusing to budge an inch.

“This…single-celled idiot…” Kotori covered her forehead, sitting back down with a mixture of anger and helplessness, but a subtle, almost imperceptible gentleness flashed deep in her eyes, “…their actions are ridiculously fast.”

It seems the start of this "war" has completely deviated from the command's script.

A gentle, slightly drowsy voice came through the communication channel; it was Murasame Reine.

"Ah...yes." Kotori chewed on her candy, her eyes glued to the screen.

"But... never mind. Although the plan has been disrupted, this 'hero saves the damsel in distress' scenario, if handled well, might... unexpectedly earn extra points?"

She rallied her spirits and gave the order to everyone:

"Don't just stand there! Now that the protagonist has taken action on her own, we, the support staff, must follow suit! Monitor the situation on-site at all times, analyze the target Chika's reactions, and be prepared to provide emergency support options at any time!"

The atmosphere on the bridge of the Fraxinus became even more tense. Everyone held their breath and focused on this sudden "encounter battle" that Shido had initiated.

They had considered all sorts of possibilities, but they never expected that what happened next would completely overturn their understanding of the phrase "hero saves the damsel in distress".

Chapter 77 Cognitive Disruption

The entire Fraxinus crew held their breath at Shido's reckless yet courageous "heroic rescue of the damsel in distress."

Just when I was even starting to look forward to what would happen next, the situation on the screen took a sharp turn for the worse!

The blond thug arrogantly shoved Shido, and another thug even punched him squarely in the face! Shido closed his eyes and took the blows—

"Oh no!" Kotori exclaimed, almost jumping out of her commander's chair.

However, the scene that Shido was expected to be knocked to the ground did not happen.

Instead, a blue figure moved with lightning speed!

Phoenix Inu Chika, who had been standing behind Shido and seemed "startled," moved the moment the thug threw a punch!

Her movements were concise, precise, and ruthless, with not a single unnecessary action!

With a slight dip in her waist, her right fist shot upwards in a sharp arc, like a cannonball.

A solid, incredibly powerful uppercut landed perfectly on his chin!

With a short, almost inaudible scream, the burly thug was knocked off his feet by the punch.

He flew backward a short distance before crashing heavily to the ground like a tattered sack, immediately losing consciousness.

Time seemed to freeze on the bridge of the Fraxinus.

On the main screen, Qianxia slowly retracted her fist, casually flicked her wrist, and wore a relieved expression on her face, as if she had finally gotten some peace and quiet.

Beside him stood a dumbfounded Shido and the remaining two terrified thugs.

There was an absolute silence that lasted for three seconds, as if even the low hum of the equipment running had been swallowed up.

"Ooo ...

The first to break the silence was always the vice commander, Kannazuki Kyohei.

He sprang from his seat as if struck by lightning, arms raised high, face flushed with an almost fanatical red, and roared in an aria-like voice:

"Behold! My friends! Behold this unparalleled aesthetic! This perfect fusion of violence and elegance! This fiery lava hidden beneath the icy exterior! In the moment when our Holy Son faced peril, the divine power of love compelled her to unleash such a sacred strike! This is no mere fist; it is the hammer of love! It is a hymn of protection! It is…"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

This time, not only the folder flew over, but also everything that Kotori could touch that wasn't so important, hitting Kannazuki precisely and physically interrupting his even more bizarre remarks.

"Shut up! You pervert!"

Kotori gritted her teeth, but her gaze was completely drawn to the screen, and she even forgot to chew the candy in her mouth.

She stared intently at Chika, her eyes filled with disbelief and immense confusion.

"...One punch...sent a grown man flying?! Are you kidding me! This physical ability...this power generation technique...even without manifesting a spirit suit or an angel, could someone with this kind of physical strength?!"

"Report!" Gan Ben's voice trembled slightly as he rapidly typed on the keyboard, bringing up the data he had just captured.

"Target: Chinatsu, the explosive power reading of her muscle groups at the moment of her punch... far exceeds the basic output of the AST standard display device! Motion capture analysis... her skill proficiency is judged to be 'Master Level'! This... this is absolutely impossible for an ordinary Pokémon!"

“Furthermore,” Shiizaki added, his voice slightly hoarse, “after completing the attack, her physiological indicators fluctuated only briefly before quickly returning to normal. The emotion analysis module reported… a strong sense of ‘release’ and ‘exhilaration,’ rather than panic or lingering fear. She… she enjoyed it?”

As if to confirm Shiizaki's analysis, in the scene, Chinatsu, after glancing at the unconscious thug on the ground and the two terrified accomplices, suddenly grabbed Shido's wrist, who was still in a daze, and shouted, "Stop spacing out, run!"

Instead of panic, his tone carried an excitement that seemed to suggest he was eager to escape after successfully committing a bad deed.

The two of them held hands and ran wildly through the streets in the early morning.

Through Shido's occasional glances back and the surveillance cameras on the roadside, it can be clearly seen that Chika, who was being dragged along, not only showed no signs of fatigue or fear on her face, but also had an irrepressible smile on her lips, filled with excitement and exhilaration!

Her icy blue eyes shone brightly as she ran, as if the punch she had just received had released some pent-up frustration that had been building up since morning!

"She's enjoying herself...she's really enjoying herself!"

Kotori looked at Chinatsu's expression, as if she had just finished an interesting game, and felt that her worldview had been shaken.

"This wasn't a forced retaliation...this was practically...venting his anger?! And he even dragged Shido along for a taste of the thrill of street escape?"

She rubbed her temples hard, feeling that things had developed far beyond her initial expectations.

"Everyone..." Kotori's voice carried a hint of weariness and an even stronger desire to explore.

"Reassess the target, Phoenix Inu Chika! Her danger level is temporarily marked as 'Unknown (High)'! Her behavior patterns, mental state, physical abilities... are all questionable!"

“Commander, this means that even without using any elven power, she possesses extremely high physical destructive power and self-defense capabilities. All our previous 'accidental physical contact' or 'protective' strategies need to be re-evaluated for their effectiveness and safety.”

Lingyin: "...Ordinary dating accidents are unlikely to make her feel dependent. We need a higher-level... 'event,' or we need to start from the emotional and ideological level."

Kotori looked at the two people on the screen who had finally stopped catching their breath, but the atmosphere had become somewhat awkward, especially the blue-haired girl who looked refreshed as if she had just done a morning warm-up.

"This date... seems to be much more 'interesting' than we expected. Keep a close eye on it! I'm curious to see how many more 'surprises' this 'super-strong' transfer student can bring us next!"

Chapter 78 Straight-Ball Attack

When Shido and Chinatsu stopped in the alley, Shido stammered as he greeted them again and said, "You are beautiful."

The Fraxinus bridge had just recovered slightly from the shock of "One-Punch Man".

"Oh? It's starting!" Kotori perked up again, licking her lips. "A standard opening compliment! Let's see how she responds!"

In the video, Chinatsu's reaction immediately caught the attention of the bridge.

“She didn’t directly accept or reject…” Ganben stared at the data stream.

"I experienced a slight increase in facial blood flow (blushing), accompanied by small movements such as looking down and playing with my hair... a typical physiological reaction of 'shyness,' but to a very mild degree."

"Hmph, she's putting on quite a show," Kotori commented, but her eyes were serious.

Immediately afterwards, Chinatsu suddenly approached Shido, questioning the "vagueness" of his praise, and threw out the fatal question: "Where do I look best today?"

"Whoa—!!" A low exclamation rang out from the bridge.

"It's happened! A classic tsundere twist!" Kotori slammed her hand on the control panel.

"First, she pretends not to care about the compliment, then suddenly approaches, showing off her meticulous preparation, and finally throws out a fatal question! That's a high-level tsundere tactic!"