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

Just as Origami took out her phone, Chinatsu's seemingly casual glance caught a glimpse of the name on the screen!

(Ryoko Kusakabe?! The captain of AST?!)

Chika's heart skipped a beat! A strong sense of foreboding gripped her instantly!

(Why would she contact Origami at this time? Isn't today Origami's day off? Unless it's an urgent task...)

(Wait! Could it be... oh no, they're after me?!)

This thought was like ice water poured over her head, instantly sobering her up!

She immediately realized that she might have been in danger without even knowing it!

(Stay calm! You must stay calm!)

Chika forced herself to calm down, and her brain began to work at an unprecedented speed.

(If AST has already confirmed my identity, why didn't they launch an attack directly? Why did they send Origami to approach in this way? Are they confirming something? Or are they... waiting for something?)

She remained calm and composed, but the power of reason and law had already been quietly activated at the micro level!

An invisible sense, like a delicate spider web, rapidly spread outwards from her center, analyzing every detail of the surrounding environment—energy flow, electromagnetic signals, and even the finest spiritual remnants.

At the same time, she knew that any unusual fluctuations in spiritual energy could alert the enemy. She had to disguise herself!

Thus, in Shido's eyes, Chika, who had just been happily drinking her beverage, suddenly turned somber after Origami left.

She slammed the drink bottle down on the chair next to her with a soft "thud," then crossed her arms and stared intently at him with obvious displeasure and scrutiny in her icy blue eyes!

(Sorry Shido, I'll borrow your face for a bit as cover!)

Chika silently apologized in her heart, but on the surface, she perfectly portrayed the image of a girl who was sulking because Origami suddenly left and was taking her anger out on the male companion.

She puffed out her cheeks slightly, her eyes filled with a reproachful "it's all your fault," as if all her frustration and unease stemmed from this interrupted date.

This deliberately created, intense "emotional fluctuation" perfectly explains the spiritual energy fluctuations caused by her precise and subtle probing actions.

Theory and Law Calculation & Environmental Scan Report:

• Target: Itsuka Shido - A miniature, high-precision communication device was detected in the left ear canal. Its energy characteristics match those of known Fraxinus technology. Confirmed as the Ratatosk communication earpiece.

• Target: Origami Tobiichi (already departed) - Carrying a standard civilian mobile phone (currently in use) and a silent, highly encrypted military-grade communicator. No active spiritual energy fluctuations or signs of weapon activation were detected.

• Environmental Scan - Within a 500-meter radius, no large-scale spiritual energy accumulation, manifestation device activation harmonics, or obvious hostile targeting were detected. A weak, continuous observation signal source was present at high altitude, suspected to be an observation unit of Fraxinus. The overall spiritual energy environment of the amusement park was stable and without anomalies.

(Strange... There are no signs of a direct attack. Origami's communicator isn't activated either. Why is the AST captain contacting her?)

Qian Xia was filled with doubts.

(According to the "script", there should still be five days before Tohka's second appearance, and AST shouldn't have any large-scale combat missions against other spirits... Could it be that my appearance has changed something?)

(Or perhaps... they're just suspicious and don't have concrete evidence? Or... they're waiting for the right moment?)

Insufficient information makes it impossible to make an accurate judgment. But the aura of danger already looms large, almost tangible.

Chika could only remain highly vigilant, while maintaining that "angry" facade, her mind racing as she considered various possibilities and possible solutions.

Meanwhile, Shido and Fraxinus were sweating profusely.

Across from Chika, Shido, who was being stared at with a death stare from those icy blue eyes, was on pins and needles, sweating profusely!

(Oh no! Hououin is really angry! Is it because Origami suddenly appeared and thinks I didn't handle things well, or is it because we weren't sitting together on the roller coaster? She...she looks so scary...!)

He felt like Chika's gaze was cutting into him like a knife, making him uneasy and unsure of what to do with his hands.

He could only maintain a stiff smile, his mind frantically pleading for help from Fraxinus.

On the bridge of the Fraxinus, the atmosphere was equally tense!

"Target Chika's emotional index has suddenly changed! Anger, alertness, and spiritual energy fluctuations have increased dramatically! Target: Shido!" Inuimoto quickly reported the dire situation.

“His eyes… are full of aggression and dissatisfaction! Is this a sign of an impending outburst?” Kawagoe clutched his head.

"Did she discover something? Has our plan been exposed?" Shiizaki began to have doubts.

Kotori stared at Chinatsu's murderous gaze and Shido's barely contained expression on the main screen, chewing her candy and frantically racking her brains for a solution.

[Shido! Stay calm! Don't panic!]

She shouted into the microphone, trying to calm them down.

[She might just be taking it out on herself! She was annoyed by Origami's sudden appearance, and now that Origami is gone, she doesn't need to pretend to be indifferent anymore!]

This is an opportunity! While Origami is away, hurry! Follow the plan and invite her to the next activity! Win her over with your sincerity! Hurry!

(An invitation?! Under that kind of gaze?!)

Shido felt his legs go weak, but under Kotori's repeated urging, he forced a smile that looked more like a grimace and tentatively spoke to Chinatsu:

"Um... Hououin-kun...wait, shall we go play something else? Like...there seems to be a shooting game over there..."

Chapter 86: A Guide to Accidentally Entering the Brotherhood Route

Shido's trembling invitation ("Shooting game...") reached her ears, abruptly pulling Chinatsu back to reality from her tense analysis of the situation and her self-doubt.

(...What am I doing?)

She blinked, and the deliberately feigned "anger" in her icy blue eyes vanished as quickly as the tide. The information she had just detected was unsettling, but upon closer reflection…

(The fact that AST did not take direct action suggests that they either lacked sufficient evidence or had some reservations.)

(Origami just received a phone call; it might not necessarily be a combat order targeting me. Maybe it's just a routine report?)

(Besides...) Her thoughts fell on that most fundamental question.

(...Aha, that bastard, hasn't completed his mission yet. This means this "date" has to go on no matter what.)

(Instead of being paranoid and scaring yourself, you should focus on completing the mission objective.)

A more "open-minded" thought popped into my head: (So what if the AST really comes? If I can't beat them, can't I at least run away? The power of the Law of Reason isn't just for show!)

(As for DEM... according to the "script," that tomboy Alan Mathers should still be busy handling other matters at the UK headquarters. How could she possibly come all the way to Sky City for a "suspected elf" like me? Unless there's a bug in the script!)

Thinking about it this way, she immediately felt much more relaxed. The tension stemming from the unknown was replaced by a "what the heck" mentality.

Since I'm going to have to waste time with Shido anyway, I might as well make myself more comfortable.

The murderous look on her face instantly melted away, replaced by a hint of helplessness and nonchalance.

She even clicked her tongue softly, as if annoyed by her overreaction, then nodded to the still anxious Shido:

"Shooting games? Sure, I've got nothing better to do anyway."

Her tone returned to its usual coolness, but without the deliberate aloofness of before, making it sound much more natural.

Seeing her suddenly brighten up, Shido, though puzzled, breathed a sigh of relief and quickly pointed to the "water track boat" project not far away, where tourists could shoot targets along the track with water guns:

"How about that one? It looks pretty interesting!"

Chika glanced at it and saw that the project was indeed for two people and looked very interactive, which perfectly met Fraxinus's requirement of "creating opportunities for solitude" and also avoided getting entangled with Origami again.

(Fine, this will do.)

"Well, let's go."

The two quickly lined up and boarded a small, light blue boat.

The small boat slowly moves along the pre-set track through the winding waterway, with various cartoon-shaped targets on both sides and a powerful water gun in front of each seat.

At first, the atmosphere was a little awkward. Shido, remembering Kotori's instruction to "show enthusiasm," tried hard to find topics to talk about:

“Um… Phoenix Institute, look at that pirate target, it looks like it’s about to come out…” “Yeah, I see it.”

Chika responded absentmindedly, focusing more on familiarizing herself with how to operate the water gun.

(The recoil is a bit stronger than I expected... I need to adjust the aiming...)

However, the first target—a pirate captain wearing a one-eyed patch—popped out from the side.

When she let out a strange "wahahaha" laugh, Chinatsu almost instinctively raised her gun, aimed, and fired!

"Splash!" A precise jet of water struck the pirate's single eye!

"Hey, not bad aim."

She blurted it out unconsciously, her tone slightly smug, much like the feeling she had when she made a brilliant play in a game.

Shido was taken aback by her sudden display of skill and slightly familiar tone, but he laughed and, not to be outdone, aimed at another target: "Watch this!"

Unfortunately, his aim was a bit off, and the water jet grazed the edge of the target and flew past.

"Pfft—" Qianxia couldn't help but laugh out loud, her icy blue eyes curving into a smile as she said in a teasing tone:

"Hey, Itsuki, your marksmanship is terrible! Have you been busy cooking all your time and haven't played this much?"

The natural "Itsuka" and the unreserved retort made Shido momentarily dazed.

It felt less like a date with a cool and aloof transfer student and more like playing video games with a close male friend.

This relaxed atmosphere caused his tense nerves to relax involuntarily.

"Who, who said that! I just haven't gotten the hang of it yet!" Shido blushed and aimed again, still unconvinced.

"Yes, yes, take your time to get a feel for it~" Qianxia smiled, but her hands didn't stop. She fired two more shots, cleanly hitting the two targets that appeared in succession, causing the scoreboard to ring.

Wow! You're so fast! Leave a few for me!

"First come, first served, bro!"

"Damn it! Look at my move...wait?! Why is there no water?!"

"Hahaha! You ran out of ammo! Serves you right for firing blindly! Conserve your ammo, you idiot!"

Before they knew it, the two had completely let go of their initial awkwardness and tentativeness, and started acting like two real friends who had come out to have fun, teasing each other and vying for the same target.

They cheered for hitting high-scoring targets, and were also annoyed by mistakes and running out of "ammunition".

Water splashed onto them from time to time, bringing a refreshing coolness, but making the atmosphere even more lively.

Chika completely relaxed, enjoying this long-lost sense of ease where she didn't need to pretend and could fully express her (partial) true personality.

She even temporarily forgot about the threat of AST, Aha's mission, and her complicated identity, and simply immersed herself in the fun of the water gun game.

Shido, in this rare "brotherly" interaction, also sensed a side of Chinatsu that was different from her usual cool and aloof exterior.

He was a little smug, liked to joke around, was very skilled, and got really into the game. This made the girl in front of him seem more real, more... adorable.

On the bridge of the Fraxinus, everyone had mixed feelings as they watched Chinatsu on the screen, who was no longer "murderous" but was having a great time with Shido and even smiling brightly.

"Well, it seems... the atmosphere has suddenly become very harmonious?" Ganben said uncertainly, looking at the "pleasure level" curves that were both soaring on the data panel.

"But... 'brother'? Didn't she just call Shido-sama 'brother'?!" Kawagoe looked like his worldview had been shattered.

"What kind of development is this?!"

"As long as the favorability rating keeps increasing, what we call each other... doesn't matter, right?" Shiizaki said quietly.

"Ah! I understand!" Kannazuki exclaimed passionately once again.

"This is a higher realm! It's a resonance of souls that transcends gender barriers! It's elevating love into an unbreakable bond! How sublime! How..."

"Shut up!" Kotori grabbed an empty drink can and threw it again with precision, but her eyes were fixed on Chinatsu's untroubled smile on the screen.

(This smile... is completely different from the calculated or feigned one before... is it genuine relaxation and happiness?)

She frowned, a vague feeling creeping into her heart that this Phoenix Inu Chika was even more... unpredictable than they had imagined.

The small boat slowly sailed along the track toward the finish line, and the water gun game was coming to an end.

Chika reluctantly put down the water gun, feeling the breeze brush against her hair, which was damp with water droplets. She felt a rare sense of comfort since coming into this world.

(It seems... it wouldn't be bad to do this once in a while?)

She turned her head to look at Shido, who was also soaking wet but grinning a little foolishly, and a faint, genuine smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

The small boat slowly sailed into the terminal station, and accompanied by cheerful closing music, Chinatsu and Shido reluctantly put down their water guns.

Both of them were more or less wet from the splashing water. Shido's hair was wet and stuck to his forehead, making him look a little disheveled, while Chinatsu's ice-blue hair was also covered with glistening water droplets, which sparkled in the sunlight.

"Phew—I didn't expect it to be so much fun." Chika shook her head lightly, her tone light and refreshed after exercising.

The intense battle she had just fought had temporarily put aside all her worries, and a blush of excitement still lingered on her face.

“Yeah…” Shido stared at Chinatsu’s rare, untroubled smile and subconsciously replied, “Hououin-kun, your marksmanship is really good.”

"Well, that's basic stuff."