Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

Meanwhile, Kazanari Genjuro has always kept in mind the girl who disappeared because of their work error.

"That's it. Chris, do you have any other questions?"

"I don't know, Lingyi, do you think I should go?"

Having received a response, Lingyi turned to Chris beside her and asked, but Chris was still somewhat uneasy and hesitant.

“As I said, at the beginning, I was just making a suggestion. Whether or not to follow it is your decision, Chris. I cannot make that decision for you.”

Lingyi didn't insist on this; she would only offer choices, and whether or not one was chosen was not within her consideration.

"..."

After hearing what Zero said, Chris fell silent, feeling very conflicted.

"So... what are your thoughts? You suggested that Yukine join Section Two, so what are your thoughts on that?"

While Chris was thinking, Kazanari Genjuro turned his gaze to Zero.

Although his original purpose in coming here was only to persuade Chris, he also wanted to negotiate with Zero. If possible, he even hoped that Zero could join Section Two.

“Commander Fengming, you are indeed somewhat naive in some ways, but it is precisely because your Second Section is full of such people that I made this suggestion to Chris.”

Rei quickly understood Genjuro Kazanari's thoughts regarding his performance and offered this assessment.

"Is it naive? I don't think so. I just feel that kind children shouldn't continue down the wrong path."

Thinking of the information already gathered about Zero, Kazanari Genjuro said with a determined look in his eyes.

"Yes, I agree with your point of view, which is why I suggested to Chris that she join your Section Two and have a normal life."

Without any objection, Zero agreed wholeheartedly with Kazanari Genjuro's statement.

"However, this does not apply to me, Mr. Fengming. A rope can only save those who have just fallen into a deep well and are not yet dead, but it cannot pull up the souls of the dead who have already sunk to the bottom of the water."

"In fact, if the spirits of the dead were actually pulled out of the water, it would probably be a horror story."

But then, Lingyi used this metaphor to decline the olive branch that had been offered to her.

P.S. Good evening.

Chapter 154 Parting and Evaluation

"Lingyi, what does this mean? Why...why would you say that?!"

Chris, who was standing nearby, heard Zero's analogy and asked him with great concern.

Chris hadn't forgotten that she also had a purpose: to find out what Zero had gone through during their separation.

Although this idea has not only been stagnant for a long time, it has also been downgraded by the shock of Finney's deception.

"It's just a metaphor. More importantly, Chris, have you thought it through regarding joining Section Two?"

Lingyi gave a casual answer and continued with her previous question.

[This guy is changing the subject again. Does he really not want to talk to me? I've already told him everything about myself, why can't he tell me more about himself!]

Faced with Zero's evasive and irrelevant remarks, Chris couldn't help but feel distressed.

"Even if you say so, Zero, I refuse, sir. They're all liars and unrealistic people, not trustworthy at all."

After a moment's thought, Chris expressed her opinion on Zero's suggestion and ultimately chose to refuse.

"If that's what you think, fine. I was just offering some suggestions about your current situation. If you don't accept them, then forget it."

Zero made no comment on Chris's rejection.

For Zero, it doesn't matter what Chris chooses; joining Section Two is simply the optimal solution she has analyzed for Chris's current situation.

"...Is there anything else you want to say, Rei?"

Faced with Zero's reply, Chris remained silent for a moment, then turned her pale purple eyes to the seated girl and asked.

"What do you mean? These are all the suggestions I can offer."

Lingyi then turned around and made this gesture.

"So, you're just overthinking it? Am I also unnecessary to you?"

Lowering her head, Chris spoke sadly, as if she had used all her strength.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but the time is about right, and I hope you’d better leave this place as soon as possible.”

Ignoring the other party's actions, after the screen in front of her flashed a few times, Lingyi said this to the two people in front of her.

"Ha, leave? Didn't you ask me to stay before? Now you want to kick me out? Are you playing me?!"

Faced with Zero's behavior, Chris felt a surge of anger and said as if she were taking it out on someone else.

"No, that's not it, Yukine. The reason Rei asked us to leave is probably because..."

Kazanari Genjuro looked around warily, noticing that several noises had climbed onto the rooftops of the surrounding buildings.

"Beep-----Beep beep-----"

The moment their eyes met, various noises shrieked, their bodies deformed, and they spiraled into spear-like forms as they charged forward.

"Be careful--"

Faced with the sudden attack, Kazanari Genjuro instinctively planned to use martial arts to break the floorboards, so that the noise would crash into the wall and die on its own.

Pyripril-

"Hmm, strange 2 mixed with the underworld death d nine r strange Shaanxi?"

But before Kazanari Genjuro could take any further action, his plan was thwarted.

The noise had already been cut into carbon powder in mid-air, and the scorching blade was then aimed at him.

"Don't touch my base if you don't want to die."

Amidst the carbon dust, Zero had already pointed her Flash Blade at Kazanari Genjuro and warned him.

"Feel sorry."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Kazanari Genjuro's forehead. Just a moment ago, he felt that Rei had truly shown murderous intent towards him.

"In short, I don't want this place to become a battlefield, so could you please go elsewhere to deal with these uninvited guests who followed you here?"

Having accepted Genjuro Kazanari's apology, Rei sheathed her Sky Blade and ordered him to leave.

"...Is that so? I understand, Zero, goodbye."

Watching Zero's actions, Chris remained silent for a moment, then clutched the pendant on her chest and said, before leaping off the rooftop.

[Killter Ichaival tron]

The chanting of hymns, the donning of armor, and then the continuous firing of machine guns—clearly, Chris had begun fighting off the surrounding noise.

"So... Mr. Fengming, you probably don't have anything else to say, right?"

Seeing Chris leave, Zero turned her gaze to the side, her emerald green eyes coldly staring at Kazanari Genjuro.

"Ah, indeed, I must leave too. After all, there's nothing I can do here given the current situation."

Kazanari Genjuro replied.

If he could, he would have liked to offer them some help, but unfortunately, after a brief conversation, he realized that he was unable to do so.

"Okay, goodbye, have a safe trip."

Then, Zero said a polite goodbye, nodded to Kazanari Genjuro, and jumped off the rooftop after Chris.

......

At the same time, at Lydian Music Academy, Tachibana Hibiki and Kohinata Mirai were strolling and chatting on campus.

It was summer vacation, and apart from Tachibana Hibiki and Kohinata Mirai, the other students on campus had happily returned home to begin their joyful holiday.

Hibiki Tachibana stayed behind because she needed to have a medical check-up, while Mirai Kohinata didn't go home because she was worried about Hibiki's health.

"Eh, Zero-chan actually went through something like that!!"

Hibiki Tachibana was very surprised.

"Yes, that's right. I'm sorry for keeping this from Hibiki before."

Kohinata Mirai had a look of guilt on her face.

Just now, Kohinata Mirai told Tachibana Hibiki what she knew about Zero.

"I can't imagine that Lingyi-chan would be like that. She always seemed reluctant whenever I tried to get closer to her."

Hibiki Tachibana nodded and said with some emotion.

Because she felt that if they could understand each other and build a good relationship, they might not have to fight each other when they met again in the future, she did a lot of things to try to get closer to Zero.

"Uh-huh?"

Listening to Tachibana Hibiki's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Kohinata Mirai sensed something was amiss.

"Hibiki, trying to build a closer relationship... could it be that you, Hibiki, did something similar to what you usually do over there?"

Kohinata Mirai asked with a hint of helplessness.

She understood to some extent that her best friend was good in every way, but there was one thing about her that was particularly lacking in social distance.

Whenever I'm even slightly familiar with someone of the same sex, they always end up hugging or holding my hand, regardless of the situation, which is really annoying.

"Of course, I've always wanted to get along well with Chris-chan and Zero-chan, but I haven't been able to in the end."

"However, although neither of them succeeded, I could tell that Chris-chan and Zero-chan are both very friendly people."

Hibiki Tachibana happily said to Mirai Kohinata.

P.S. Good afternoon.

Chapter 155 Another Cooperation

"What exactly do you mean by 'not successful'?"

Kohinata Mirai was somewhat curious.

"As for Chris-chan, every time I try to get along with her, she always gets angry and pushes me away or hits me."

"As for Zero-chan, well, she's even more unapproachable than Chris-chan."

“Every time I try to get close to Zero, she stops me with her knife, preventing me from getting any closer.”

"I'm very sad," Tachibana Hibiki said.

She didn't quite understand why Lingyi was so nice to her in general, but so stubborn when it came to maintaining a distance.

"Oh, is that so?"

So, it's because of the mistake I made back then?

Hearing about Zero's current state, Kohinata Mirai couldn't help but think of it.

"But it's okay. I believe that as long as I keep trying to find opportunities to communicate with Lingyi, I will definitely be able to improve my relationship with her."

Hibiki Tachibana said confidently and happily.

"Yes, if that's possible, that would be great."

Although I don't expect Lingyi to forgive me, I should at least find a chance to properly apologize to her.

Kohinata Mirai nodded gently and said this in her mind.

"Speaking of which, it's almost time. How about we go eat Grandma's okonomiyaki together sometime? Although Rei-chan's rice is pretty good, I'm starting to miss the taste of Grandma's okonomiyaki..."

Then, seeing that it was almost time, Tachibana Hibiki decided to have dinner with Mirai.

Waaah-----Waaah

However, before she could finish speaking, a loud alarm blared through the air, interrupting her speech.

"This alarm... it's going off. Do we have to drag the two of them out to battle again?"

Realizing the significance of the alarm, Kohinata Mirai asked Tachibana Hibiki.

"Ah, this seems to be the case. Sorry, I guess I'll have to eat okonomiyaki another time."

Hibiki Tachibana felt apologetic to Mirai Kohinata and picked up the communicator that had already started alarming.

"It's alright, but I hope Hibiki will be careful."

Kohinata replied to Mirai.