One soul, two twins, the other half is Bronya

What the hell? He was hit hard in the abdomen, and Tianzhong Huan took a few steps back, stumbling a little. "You... I didn't expect you to have some skills~"

During this time, people on the street screamed and fled.

Am I actually that strong? Not to mention Tianzhong Huan, even Akatsuki Kojou himself didn't expect it. He was a little stunned, lowered his head and glanced at his clenched fists... It seems that it can be done!

"Hey, what's your purpose?"

With the situation at his advantage, Akatsuki Kojou spoke with more confidence, and questioned Amazuka Mercury with his fists.

Elsewhere, Tianzhong Mercury relied on alchemy to recuperate himself and had now recovered. "Purpose? Nothing much, just looking for a few sacrifices."

"Sacrifice?"

Xiao Gucheng didn't understand anything, but even so, he knew that "sacrifice" was not a good name. He clenched his fist, and a faint lightning flashed around it. "It seems that I can't let you go."

“Hahahaha! Let’s give it a try then~”

At this moment, Tianzhong Mercury finally tore off the veil of hypocrisy, revealing his inner madness.

A large area of ​​mercury spread out from under his feet, assimilating the paving stones, roadside trees, etc., and mercury figures stood up from it.

"clank--"

At this moment, another figure rushed in, waving the silver-white Snow Wolf, and the crescent-like spear light tore apart several mercury human figures.

Himeragi Yukina, holding the Snow Wolf in her hand, came to Akatsuki Kojou in a rather dashing manner and faced Amazuka Mercury together with him, "Really... Senior, how did you get into trouble again?"

"Huh? Wait, it really wasn't me this time, don't get it wrong! This time, I was the one who took the initiative to provoke you."

"Is this... the Type 7 Assault Demon-Slaying Machine Gun? Is it the Sword Wizard from the Lion King Agency?"

Mercury, slashed by the Snow Wolf, completely lost control. Tianzhong Mercury blinked, quickly recognizing the spear. "Come to think of it, there are rumors that they have someone monitoring the Fourth True Ancestor."

While saying this, Amazuka Mercury kept staring at Akatsuki Kojou, obviously having confirmed his identity.

The Fourth True Ancestor—a man's reputation, like a tree's shadow—is not something he can touch. Tianzhong Mercury began to think of retreating. "What a coincidence! It seems I have no choice but to retreat this time."

"Do you want to escape?"

However, knowing that the other party might pose a threat to Nagisa and the others, Akatsuki Kojou certainly would not let him go. He clenched his fists and rushed forward nimbly, "Himehira!"

"Yes, senior!"

Without much communication, Himeragi Setsuna tacitly surrounded from the other side, trying to block Amazuka Mercury's retreat.

"Oh my, this is a bit difficult~"

Seeing this, Tianzhong Huan manipulated the mercury figures to gather around them, thus hindering the two's advance. He himself turned around, pressed down his hat with one hand, and began to run.

!!!

Suddenly, a ball of extremely pure dark magic bullets came over, causing Tianzhong Hao to stop in his tracks.

"boom--!"

The magic bullet bombarded the street, leaving a deep pit with a little white smoke coming out of it.

"It's really a bad year~"

Being intercepted again, Tianzhong Mercury lowered his bowler hat and looked in the direction where the magic bullet came from... A cute blonde girl was holding a magic wand, and her whole body was filled with a powerful magical aura.

"Is Mana really that strong?"

Not far away, Xiao Gucheng defeated a mercury figure with one punch. He paid attention and looked over here, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

Then a mercury blade slashed over, forcing him to concentrate and return to the battle.

"If I remember correctly, this should be the method of an alchemist. Uh... what do they usually do? Forget it, let's not think about it anymore. Anyway, just surrender!"

Since Mana usually skips classes and slacks off, she doesn't know much about alchemy, but she obviously cannot afford to lose in terms of momentum.

“Zheng, Zheng Zheng—!”

The silver spear flashed with a cold light, tearing through the mercury figures blocking the way and charging forward. "You can't escape, alchemist."

"You're right."

Finally, Xiao Gucheng also gathered around and trapped Tianzhong Huan in the middle of the three people, with a golden lightning wrapped around his body. "Hey, tell me what this "sacrifice" you mentioned is."

358. Tianzhong Mercury's Defeat

"This is terrible~"

Amatsuka Mercury was stuck in the middle of the street, maintaining a hypocritical attitude. He glanced at Mana, Akatsuki Kojou, and the other two, then slowly raised his hand. "Alright, I surrender."

"As for the sacrifice... Fourth True Ancestor, I wonder if you've heard of the fire at Adirad Monastery five years ago?"

"Fire? What fire?"

Without any specific knowledge, Xiao Kojou appeared somewhat bewildered, but Mana was the first to react, "Monastery... Is your target Xia Yin?"

"You're quite brave~ Xia Yin-chan, I'm protecting you. It seems necessary to ask you to go to the police station."

"No, no, no, that's not necessary."

However, before Mana could make a move, Tianzhong Mercury narrowed his eyes like a cunning fox, and the magic power in his body began to surge, becoming extremely unstable.

He twirled his cane like a magician, took off his hat, and bowed gracefully, his liquid mercury spreading out. "Well, everyone, I'll see you next time."

"boom--!"

The next moment, Tianzhong Mercury completely lost its human form and turned into a large piece of mercury that spread out and flowed towards places such as gaps, water pipes, and sewers.

"Wow, what is this?"

Obviously, they hadn't expected this to happen. After all, they had never heard of an alchemist destroying a person! Mana was in a panic, unleashing a barrage of magic bullets to bombard the mercury layer.

But after all, the response was too hasty. Even with the help of Akatsuki Kojou and Himerahira Setsuna, some of the mercury still escaped, leaving behind a devastated street.

"Ah, I remember now! This transformation ability... should be more inclined towards alchemical creations rather than the alchemist himself." After everyone ran away, Mana finally realized it.

"Ms. Mana, are you talking about alchemical creations?" / Himeragi Setsuna

"Yes, ordinary alchemists don't have this ability, unless they stop being human."

Mana briefly explained to the two of them, then looked at the streets around them that were being eroded by alchemy. "It's really a big commotion. I have to take Xia Yin back first. See you next time."

"Wait, do you need our help with that alchemist?"

"You don't have to worry about it."

Mana stopped walking and turned around after being called by Akatsuki Kojou. She shook her head slightly at the two of them and said, "I was careless this time, but Bai Ye and Sister Bronya will take care of it."

……

In a dark alley somewhere, a ball of mercury assimilated many metals along the way, and finally restored to its normal size little by little, slowly wriggling out from under the manhole cover.

Mercury turned into a human form, lying on the ground somewhat tiredly, and his bowler hat fell off as Tianzhong Mercury lowered his head.

Then, he turned over with some difficulty, panting heavily and stumbling a few steps, finally crawling to the corner and sitting down. "What bad luck! The legendary Fourth True Ancestor~ I even ran into him."

"Buzz-"

At this moment, Tianzhong Mercury's cane vibrated slightly, and a faint red light flashed in the eye sockets of the skull symbol.

"I know, I know. Don't push me any further. I will retrieve the sage's spiritual blood as soon as possible."

Tianzhong Huan shook his cane, signaling the other party to be quiet. He looked down at the skull icon printed on the top of the cane and said, "But don't forget what you promised me."

. . .

On the other side, Mana led Xia Yin back to the apartment, "Sister Bronya, I'm on the street here..."

"You mean someone is targeting Xia Yin, right?"

Bronya put down her handheld device and looked at her with a smile in her silver-gray eyes. "Bai Ye has already told Bronya. Don't worry too much. We will take care of this."

"But you, Xia Yin, you're not scared when you suddenly encounter this kind of thing again, right?" She got up from the sofa and walked over, raised her hand and gently rubbed Xia Yin's little head.

She was patted on the head very obediently, and Xia Yin's temperament was still as calm and peaceful as ever. "I'm fine, Sister Bronya, Mana is protecting me well~"

"What happened?"

At this time, the usually indifferent Xiandu Mu Aye also came over. She was also trying to integrate into this family in her own way. "From what you said, it seems that you are in trouble?"

"Sister Aye..."

However, before Xia Yin could explain, Xiandu Mu Aye had already stuffed a purse into Xia Yin's hand and said, "This is for you. It's a belated gift."

"Eh? I..."

"Okay, take it."

Bronya grabbed Xia Yin's small hand and held it tightly, giving her a gentle smile.

Then she let go of Xia Yin and took a few steps to catch up with Xiandu Mu Aye. They walked side by side, leaning forward slightly to look at each other, "Aye is working hard too~"

"What effort? I don't know what you're talking about."

But obviously, Xiandumu Aye didn't want to admit it. She walked to the windowsill and continued reading as usual, with the attitude of a literary girl... although she herself could no longer be considered a "girl".

"Still being stubborn~"

Bronya is very familiar with this aspect, although Bai Ye is the one who interacts with her most of the time.

On the other side, Bai Ye had also arrived at the Adirad Monastery. Although it had not been renovated since the fire, it was still in ruins.

When you walk into the monastery from the main gate, the first thing you see is the relief in the center of the hall. The relief seems to be made of marble, but in fact...

Bai Ye gently stroked the relief with one hand. "Is this it? The spiritual blood of the sage. I remember there was an alchemist in it, uh... what was his name?"

"Forget it, let's talk about it then."

He knew very well that Tianzhong Mercury was actually the creation of the sage, and he was only bewitched by the other party to do these things. Of course, this did not mean that he would forgive the other party.

If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price. As for how to deal with it? That guy's master... I think her name is Nina? Isn't she here?

Then there are the sages.

The "Sage's Spiritual Blood" was, after all, taken from this so-called "Sage." And the other party's identity—an artificial "God" created by an alchemist!

Of course, this is definitely an exaggeration. In Bai Ye’s impression, it was just a golden lump. I remember it seemed ugly?

If we follow the plot, it will probably take a long time before reaching the final battle.

But since Bai Ye already knew the other party's identity, purpose, and even the specific plan, why should he follow the other party's pace? Just kill him directly~

. . .

Unfortunately, perhaps he was beaten too hard in the commercial street? Even until sunset, Bai Ye still didn't wait for Tianzhong Mercury.

He touched the relief with some regret, "Alright, looks like we'll have to wait until tomorrow. Reinstall Bunny, I'll leave this to you. Let me know when that guy gets here."

"Received~"

A dark blue machine appeared out of thin air, and its tone was no longer the inorganic electronic sound it had at the beginning, but gradually it had its own unique emotional ups and downs.

359. He is gone

The next day, Tianzhong Mercury finally finished his recuperation and took action at the urging of the "sage" in the cane.

"Is this the legendary 'Blood of the Sage'?"

A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes walked slowly over, accompanied by two bodyguards. They were wearing black suits and sunglasses... looking very professional.

"No, He is still sleeping now. He is just an ordinary piece of metal. But..."

Tianzhong Huan maintained his hypocritical attitude and introduced the relief in the lobby to the man. Then, he took out the "refined core" he had taken from Ye Sei Kensei and pressed it against the relief little by little.

Feeling the power of the core refining, the relief also changed, transforming into a blood-red liquid. "As long as I have this, I can absorb spiritual blood without any side effects, transforming into an immortal metal life form and gaining nearly eternal life."

"Hahahaha! Good! You did a great job, Amanzuka! As long as you have this power..."

The man was already immersed in his fantasy, not noticing the malicious smile on Tianzhong's face. "Let's get started, Tianzhong. As long as this thing succeeds, I will never treat you unfairly!"

"Of course, I never doubt your generosity." Tianzhong Hao bowed slightly to the man. Yes, the "sage" can't wait any longer~

"I'm sorry, it seems you're happy too soon."

However, a slightly childish voice sounded, and the projection of the armed puppet, Heavy Armored Bunny, appeared, "Amazuka Mercury, your conspiracy ends here!"

"What are you?"

Tianzhong Huan maintained a calm demeanor, but deep down he was already cursing... Damn it, who on earth was it! Who figured out my plan?