Survive in Azure Files

Xingye sighed and cast his cold eyes at me again: "Teacher, you have corrupted my child to such a bad state."

"…Is this my fault?"

"……never mind."

Obviously, Hoshino also had a clear understanding of Shirako's moral level and did not continue on this topic.

"Where should I start...ah..."

Hoshino sighed with embarrassment, but still told the truth:

"I have received invitations from those strange guys from Caesars Group since two years ago."

Everyone was surprised:

"An invitation from Caesar Group?"

"You could say they were trying to poach me... They've approached me many times since I came to Abydos. I was late yesterday because of that."

Hoshino smiled bitterly: "That person gave a very unusual condition. But I thought that if I was gone, the whole Abydos would collapse, so I kept refusing... But now..."

Hoshino's eyes, which were as dazzling as the sun and as clear as the sky, had lost their luster at this moment.

It becomes as empty as the desert and as deep as the sea.

Hoshino whispered to me:

"Mr. Liar, you have pushed me into a desperate situation."

"……what are you saying?"

"Ah, didn't you warn me before? Didn't you misunderstand me? Is there any need to pretend now? Didn't you say that the contract with incredibly generous terms would definitely be exploited and could not be executed, and even lead to cruel revenge?"

Hoshino spread his hands helplessly: "So, I can only be forced to agree to poaching in exchange for the guarantee of smooth execution of the contract. Isn't this your real plan?"

This is the real reason why Hoshino couldn't bear it anymore.

But what does it have to do with me? I am still an innocent victim who doesn't know anything.

"I've already said... I have no idea about these things..."

"Then let's just assume that you don't know 'Black Suit'. It doesn't matter anymore. Teacher, please give me your answer to the previous proposal now—"

Hoshino stretched out his hand and said calmly: "You, and the people behind you, are not allowed to get close to my juniors. Let them live peacefully and happily. In return, I will become your strength."

"You really don't understand what people are saying."

"...Whatever." Hoshino took his hand back. "Anyway, my application for resignation is already in your hands. I will go to Heifu to discuss the remaining details."

Rather than saying that Hoshino still firmly believes that I am a bad person, it is better to say that in Hoshino's cognition, he no longer has the option of believing me.

"Everyone, let's say goodbye here. If we meet on the battlefield in the future, you must destroy my aura."

Hoshino smiled and waved goodbye to everyone, then turned and left.

Then he was knocked off balance by a volley of bullets.

Looking back, Hoshino was not surprised to see that everyone on the countermeasures committee had raised their weapons with determined expressions. The support drone controlled by Ayane was suspended in the air, ready to be deployed at any time.

"Everyone, go ahead." I stepped back and gave the order calmly, "Leave this arrogant and self-righteous fool behind."

Shirako, Serika, Nomiya, and Ayane answered in unison, "Yes!"

"……Ah."

Hoshino's eyes flickered, with a look of genuine joy on his face:

“It seems that I have to give you one last lesson before leaving.

"Perhaps I was too relaxed in previous sparring sessions, which gave you some wrong perceptions.

"As a senior, I have the obligation to correct you..."

Hoshino raised his beloved gun, his smile becoming more peaceful:

"It's time for you to understand that there is a huge gap between you and me."

Chapter 36: Time of Farewell

Hoshino's shield has always been used to protect his companions. For Hoshino himself...

The shield is just a nuisance.

Why use heavy steel to stop bullets?

Wouldn't it be fine if we just dodge them all?

Even in the desert terrain where movement is difficult, Hoshino's movements are as agile as a ghost.

Under siege from three juniors, she still easily dodged most of the bullets in this open area with a lack of cover, and the few that actually hit her couldn't even cause Hoshino's petite body to shake a bit.

The students' aura, or [mystery], has three effects in its most intuitive expression.

First, resist impact and explosion.

Second, it greatly enhances the body’s self-healing speed.

Third, adding it to weapons and ammunition can greatly enhance their power.

This is also the reason why students only need a few bullets to destroy the robot's steel body.

However, there is a difference between "mysteries" and "mysteries".

Having served as the team's pioneer, shield guard, and protector of others for so long, Hoshino almost forgot his original fighting style.

The warlike nature gradually returned, and every cell in the body was conveying a feeling of pleasure and a pure desire to destroy everything.

Yes, why would I forget this? If I only need to care about myself...

There is no need to worry about anything.

Tactics, defense, dodging...those are things you only need to consider when facing a strong opponent of equal strength.

And now...

The corners of Xingye's mouth gradually lifted up, outlining a slightly cruel smile:

"Your attacks are not even enough to tickle me."

Hoshino no longer dodges.

A torrent of bullets? A baptism of fire?

How could these things stop her in the slightest?

Hoshino was like a tyrant on the battlefield, ignoring the ammunition poured on him, and cruelly and calmly rushed straight towards the opponent who needed to be dealt with first.

Like lightning, he rushed into the other's arms and whispered softly:

"Nomiya, you who use a heavy machine gun, don't let the enemy get this close next time."

"Hey, wait..."

Before he finished his words, Hoshino had already turned the gun upside down and thrust it upwards with the butt of the gun at an angle.

Nomiya's chin was hit by a huge force, and he immediately lost his balance and fell to the ground. Only then did Hoshino slowly fire another shotgun at Nomiya, knocking him out completely.

Hoshino leaned over and picked up Nomiya's machine gun.

Then he pointed the muzzle of his gun at a drone that was flying in the air not far away and was trying to support Nomiya.

That's why we deal with Nomiya first. With a shotgun, due to the limited range, we can't deal with the annoying support drone.

Ayane discovered Hoshino's intention and hurriedly controlled the drone to climb, but it was too late.

Machine guns spewed flames, and a torrential rain of bullets completely blocked the drone's movement route.

The bullet grazed the wing and then hit the unstable fuselage, destroying its internal structure and causing the drone to fall uncontrollably.

"Keep your altitude! Wait for the right moment! Otherwise, this is what will happen!"

Hoshino shouted loudly, and Ayane, who was on the line, must have heard it.

In an instant, the heavy machine gunners and ranged support were all wiped out. The only ones still able to fight were Serika and Shirako, who were using assault rifles.

The gap in strength could actually be this big.

Or is it that he has been protected under Hoshino's wings and has not developed enough safety awareness?

In any case, the outcome of the battle is already determined at this moment.

Hoshino did not stop. He threw down the machine gun, picked up the shotgun and rushed towards Serika again.

Qinxiang gritted her teeth, advanced instead of retreating, raised her gun and fired, but this only accelerated her defeat.

"Calmness is the most important quality in a fight. Don't let anger take over your mind. You should have retreated."

Although Hoshino was giving instructions, his hands were merciless. He approached, disarmed, and knocked out the opponent in one go.

Finally, Hoshino turned his gaze to Baizi, who had put down his gun and had no intention of attacking. He walked slowly forward and stood only a few meters away.

Eyes facing each other.

Bai Zi asked calmly, "Are you really going to leave?"

"Really? Are you sad? There's nothing you can do about it. Children will eventually learn to leave their parents' protection and accept separation. It's just that it's coming a little earlier now."

"…We will bring you back."

"Oh."

Hoshino did not comment and knocked Baizi unconscious.

"Ayane, please cut off the communication. I have something to discuss with the teacher."

"……Yes."

I walked out from behind a broken wall, came in front of Hoshino, and waited for her to speak.

"Look, compared to me, they are still children and are completely vulnerable."

Xingye's eyes were deep: "So, let them go, having me is enough for you."

I sighed, "You are really arrogant."

Hoshino laughed: "Of course, who gives me the right to be arrogant? No one else here can know our conversation, teacher, you can take off the mask now."

"At this point, you can no longer trust me, just as you don't believe there will be a better way to solve all this."

“Wow~ Don’t make it sound like I misunderstood you, uncle~ It’ll be really awkward.”

Hoshino said this in a joking tone while raising his gun again.

This was the third time she pointed the gun at me.

"I still have some small doubts about what you said before. For example... does the device that deflects bullets exist? I wonder if you, who are so shameless, can let me experience it myself?"

Hearing this request, looking at the black muzzle of the gun, and facing the most primitive fear given by common sense, all the muscles in my body involuntarily tensed and trembled.

I took a deep breath and suppressed my anger: "Please."

The next moment, Hoshino pulled the trigger without hesitation, and at the same time, my body also moved——

With the help of Alona, ​​the trajectory of the bullet was deflected into the air. Under the surprised gaze of Hoshino, I stepped forward, holding her wrist with one hand from top to bottom and holding the gun with the other hand from bottom to top.

He put his hands together and twisted it suddenly.

Before the surprised Hoshino could react and resist, her beloved gun was already in my hands.

[Infinite Martial Arts], SRT Academy’s secret CQB, gun-grabbing technique.

I pointed the gun at Hoshino.

At this moment, offense and defense changed.

I smiled at Hoshino: "Now, can you trust me?"

Xingye stared at me, but the smile disappeared from his face:

"…No, I will never believe you."

"Hoshino." I called the girl's name, "Your paranoia is incurable."

"Whatever you say."