Survive in Azure Files

"But, but..."

Maybe it was because of my bad attitude that Alice's eyes were misty. But I didn't have time to talk to this guy anymore.

I looked at the others and quickly gave orders: "Momoi, Midori, Yuzu, destroy the machine. Saori, you will be responsible for disarming it."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Saori took out a dagger without saying a word and rushed to Alice's side to cut the strap connected to the sword of light.

Alice dodged and resisted subconsciously, and looked at me pleadingly.

Midori and Yuzu opened their mouths to speak, but obeyed and fired at the follower.

However, Tao Jing stood still.

"Teacher, what are you doing all of a sudden?" she said unhappily, "Can't you just talk properly? Alice is about to cry."

...Being easily controlled by emotions is Tao Jing's advantage, but also her disadvantage.

But I really didn't expect that she would fail like this at such a critical moment.

"Momoi, Alice, trust the teacher."

At this time, Hikari's voice sounded. Her expression in the projection was solemn.

I, who was in love with him, and the senior whom I respected, spoke at the same time, and the two of them finally started to do what they were told.

Taoi followed the steps of her sister and the minister, quickly stepped forward and fired at her followers; Alice closed her eyes, her body trembled slightly, and as if giving up resistance, she let Saori take the strap of the Sword of Light off her.

However, just as the sword of light was about to fall to the ground.

A hand as slender and white as jade reached down and firmly grasped the handle of the sword of light.

Saori's pupils shrank, and she stepped on tiptoe while blocking the rifle in front of her lower abdomen.

Clang!

There was a loud noise of metal colliding. Saori retreated several meters before stopping.

This sudden change attracted the attention of everyone present, and they all fell into an eerie silence.

"Alice" opened her purple eyes and looked around indifferently. Finally, her gaze stopped on me who was moving away.

"You reacted very quickly." Kai used a completely different cold tone from Alice, but the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was mocking her, "It's a pity that it's still a little short, just like last time."

I narrowed my eyes, tried hard to loosen my unconsciously clenched fist, and said calmly:

"Hiru."

"Understood, in contact."

As a teammate in the same position, Himari is always worthy of trust.

"Saori, hold her back."

The moment I called Saori's name, Saori understood what I meant and rushed forward and started fighting with Kai.

In terms of physical fitness, Saori is far inferior to Kai; however, Saori's weapon is more flexible and light, and her combat experience is rich, which Kai cannot even compare to.

The one on this side didn't dare to get close and could only harass from a medium distance, while the other side used the cannon as a shield and supplemented it with fists and feet. For a while, the two of them fought back and forth, and they were evenly matched.

Seeing that Saori successfully restrained Kai, I continued to instruct: "Momoi, Midori, and Yuzu, continue to destroy the machine, and then, escape with me."

With the strength of the game development department, it is already the limit to eliminate the followers. If they rashly stay in the battlefield between Kai and Saori, they will only become a burden.

Then, I aimed at Kai and used several powers to transfer PDF files at the same time.

But Kai seemed to be prepared. After a few seconds, his body paused almost imperceptibly, and then he seemed to be unaffected.

It's a bit regrettable, but it's harmless.

At the same time, the three people in the game development department have successfully defeated their followers and are moving closer to me, preparing to make a strategic shift with me.

But things are not that simple.

"To eliminate interference, followers are being summoned."

The next moment after Kai's voice sounded, nearly ten followers appeared from nowhere.

There are not only followers, but also black and white, mass-produced bear-shaped and rabbit-shaped dolls that appear along with the followers and launch attacks.

This situation was completely beyond my expectations.

Could it be that the surveillance network outside the ruins has become so weak? How could Liyin not send a warning?

While directing the game development department to fight back, I urged, "Himari, how long will it take?"

"Enemy appeared halfway through the reinforcements' arrival..."

Himari frowned, "Teacher, be careful. The situation over there is very strange. Something has changed since a while ago. It's like... a ruin."

"exactly."

Under the protection of his followers and dolls, Kai was able to temporarily extricate himself from the battle with Saori who was entangled, and turned his attention here, as if sighing:

"If it weren't for the hostility you showed, I might really think you were my compatriot. I really want to thank you for bringing me and the princess to such an unimaginable place where a sanctuary can be built. Well, as a thank you..."

As she spoke, she picked up the sword of light and pointed it at me, with murderous intent in her eyes: "Please disappear from this world."

Kai pulled the trigger and the gun started charging. I tried to dodge, but it was too late.

"Teacher! Be careful!"

Tao Jing, who was closest to me, subconsciously threw herself in front of me and opened her arms, trying to protect me from the light cannon.

Kai, who had finished charging the Sword of Light, frowned.

Because when the trigger was released, the light gathered at the muzzle suddenly dimmed.

"Did you do anything?" Kai murmured, "Well, let's get started."

Kai casually threw away the sword of light that Alice cherished, and surrounded by countless followers and dolls, he clasped his hands in front of his chest.

"To ensure that we can connect to the available resources of AL-1S," Kay said coldly, "begin a comprehensive search."

Chapter 131 Everything is Nothingness

"Expand the resource search range. Resource name: All resources of the ruined amusement park [Lost Paradise]."

It took me nearly all my strength just to command the girls in the game development department to fight against the miscellaneous soldiers, not to mention stopping Kai.

Although I don't know what exactly Kai is going to do, the fact that she temporarily orders her soldiers to fight us instead of personally taking part in the battle to eliminate us must be enough to decide the balance of victory.

"From now on, activate Protocol Atrahasis." Kai solemnly announced, "Begin executing the program codenamed [Atrahasis Ark]."

"Atrahassis!?"

It seems that I have heard this name before. Even through the projection, I can still feel the shock of Himari:

"How can it be deployed in such a deserted and dilapidated amusement park? Could it be that the principle of these automatons is actually... No, there is no time to think about this now."

She looked panicked and shouted, "Teacher, everyone, run away quickly! This situation, which even I, the pride of the millennium, did not expect, is no longer something we can solve with our current strength!"

It's such a critical moment, how can you still be in the mood to brag?

“Saori!” I said to the blue-haired girl who was rushing around surrounded by many enemies, “Come here quickly!”

"it's useless."

Even in the fierce battle with gunfire and bullets, Kai's voice clearly reached my ears as I used my power:

"The princess has obtained the key, and the Ark is ready. In the name of the nameless priest, I request once again that a new [Sanctuary] be established here. When that time comes, all mysteries will be archived for the first time."

"Teacher, there is no time to hesitate, please run away as soon as possible!"

Despite Riju's urging, I stood still.

The next moment, a corona-shaped halo appeared behind my head, and a huge storm roared towards the direction where Saori was, strangling all enemies along the way and forcibly opening up a path.

"Saori! Now!" I called her loudly.

We were dozens of meters apart, our eyes crossed, but I was shocked to see the determination in Saori's eyes.

"Vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas."

She recited in a low voice, then turned around resolutely. She did not follow the path I cleared to meet us, but turned around and rushed towards Kai!

...What on earth does this idiot want to do!?

I could guess it, but I still gritted my teeth.

But at this point, there is nothing else I can do.

A storm like a bomb swept towards Kay, forcing her to dodge; several PDF files were forced into her database, causing her to let her guard down; finally, the majesty that contained my intense anger was activated, making it impossible for Kay to avoid Saori's arms.

She picked up the sword of light that Kai had discarded, and driven by some unknown emotion, she burst out with power beyond her own limit. For a moment, Saori used only one hand to suppress Kai, who had far greater brute strength than her. No matter how the other party punched, kicked, or even bit with his teeth and fingers, he was like an unshakable rock that did not feel pain.

"Everything is nothing."

In the deep darkness, an extremely dazzling light suddenly burst out, making me cover my eyes.

It may also be that I subconsciously couldn't bear to watch it.

"You actually... used such a desperate fighting style..."

Himari murmured, "But..."

Finally, the light disappeared and the smoke dissipated.

Revealed was Saori, who was lying on the ground, her life or death unknown, and a petite body still standing.

His clothes were so tattered that he could barely stand.

But no matter how miserable he looked, Kay did not fall down.

"Being...hindered...again..."

Then, a large number of enemy soldiers blocked the gap and surrounded us again.

"Her sacrifice was worth it." Himari urged, "Teacher, don't waste Saori's efforts. Run away now."

"Escape?"

I questioned, "As long as I use the method just now, I can clear out the soldiers that are in the way, and then..."

"Then Key was able to complete most of the automatic repairs, which was enough for her to deal with us who could pose a certain threat to her first."

For a moment, I fell silent, knowing that what Himari said was probably true.

Compared to ordinary students, AL-1S's mechanical body is far superior in every aspect.

However, leaving Saori in such a dangerous place and letting Kai's program complete...

"There's no time to hesitate anymore!"

Himari scolded me harshly, "The reinforcements were held up by enemies that outnumber us several times. By the time they arrive, it will be too late to save the situation!"

"No!" Taoi suddenly retorted loudly, "We can't run away like this! Not only Saori-senpai...Alice is also waiting for us!"

Hearing these words, I was suddenly stunned.

At this point, Momoi still wants to save Alice, who she doesn't even know exists?

"That's right." After knocking down a follower, Midori said, "I can't abandon them and run away alone...

"Me, me too!"

Yuzu's voice was light, but filled with great determination.

After a long silence, Hikari spoke with difficulty:

"But there's nothing we can do. Key, the AI ​​that powers the ancient artifacts of the nameless priest, is about to have its personality completely replaced."

I was shocked and said, "What...?"

Himari glared at me fiercely and said, "Yes, from now on, there will only be one individual named 'Princess of the Nameless Gods AL-1S'."

Could it be that all this is my fault?

I suddenly felt dizzy.

Regardless of whether there was an Alice who trusted me immensely in the past, I brought her here to test her because I was not fully prepared...

Perhaps Alice, who once belonged to me, will disappear completely from now on?