Chapter 52: I’m not villain

During their brief conversation, Theresa didn't actually think that Kouro would really hurt Himeko and take Kiana hostage.

After all, Kouro is a man whose combat strength was supposedly equivalent to an A-rank Valkyrie and has also claimed to have a certain relationship with the 3rd Herrscher, so that means he could give the Herrscher some orders.

Theresa's main force is Hyperion, and with Major Himeko deliberately pretending, she can't mobilize any attacks, furthermore Kiana is also in their custody, it is impossible to exercise an offensive in the current situation.

Yes, from Theresa's perspective, Himeko is currently pretending.

Although through the virtual communication screen, the graphics wasn't too detailed compared to face-to-dace communication, Theresa could still discern through Kouro's clothes and weapons' condition that he has been through a series of continues battles and he wasn't in his peak state.

Whereas the currently captured Himeko, who is wearing the Scarlet Fusion Nexus Battlesuit, although it isn't the crystallization of their highest tech, is still a very powerful battlesuit.

Clearly Himeko did not put any resistance on purpose!

Theresa couldn't see the equivalence of power between Himeko and Kouro, as of currently. Now there is no doubt that Himeko, who is still in her peak condition and fully prepared for battle, should be able to defeat Kouro no matter what.

But now she watched Himeko get deliberately caught by Kouro, 'Does she think I'm an idiot?'

Taking a deep breath to hold back on spouting foul languages she wanted to let out, Theresa tried her best to talk in a normal tone and asked Kouro, "Why go so far as to do this? If it's to save her, then you've done enough."

"In exchange for a bright future you would plant a bomb near her heart. Do you think that is considered as 'safety'? Principal Theresa, what is your choice?"

The apprehended Himeko is also staring at Theresa nervously, she clearly isn't worried about her own safety.

"Back then, I was the one threatening others, I never imagined that I would be threatened as well. It's a first for me and it feels quite new."

Theresa pouted before continuing, "I agree to your request and would abstain from using 'shackles' on the 3rd Herrscher. She just needs to come to St. Freya Academy with you and Kiana and she won't be treated differently either. Are you satisfied?"

"Much appreciated, Principal Theresa." After hearing Theresa's response, Kouro loosened the hand that was holding Himeko, causing Himeko to turn around in surprise, she noticed that Kouro's arm is constantly trembling, and his muscles are swollen red.

"Are you… Have you reached your limit?"

"…Yes." Kouro didn't hide it because he really couldn't hold out anymore, he fought by the side of the garrison unit of Nagazora City for eight hours and also evacuated the students and teachers of Tachikawa Academy earlier.

Status:

Name: Hanagami Kouro

Level: 20

Job: None

Title: Wolf Slayer

HP: 3,467/10,800

SP: 845/1,216

Fatigue: 99

Strength: 78

Agility: 54

Vitality: 54

Senses: 54

Intelligence: 54 

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Houkai: 76

Point: 82

Kouro had been running since six in the morning non-stop, coupled with continuous and high intensity fighting with stab wounds and internal trauma, even if his physical strength had been strengthened by the system and even if he had been training since childhood, he couldn't hold out for longer.

He was even tempted to use the recovery option, but he endured it, as long as there was no urgent situation, he would not use it.

"Once the negotiation is done, it seems you succumbed to fatigue and is now helpless. Perhaps the Principal will change her mind and break her promise later."

Kouro smiled weakly as a response to Himeko's words, "I'm sure she won't. But if things really turn out like that, the I'll be the most desperate person in the world."

After saying such, Kouro proceeded to close his eyes and fall down.

[Skill 'Unknown' has taken effect] 

Effect: Significantly Increase regeneration rate. 

Himeko hurriedly supported him lest this person himself falls and get hurt, she was close to him after all, she looked at Kouro's face and noticed that this person… seems to be asleep?

Himeko then turned to the communication screen and asked in an inexplicable tone, "Principal Theresa, would you like to take this opportunity to change your mind?"

"Tsk! Even if I ordered you to capture the 3rd Herrscher now, you wouldn't do it earnestly, would you? You're not the type to strictly follow orders, after all. And besides, don't underestimate me, I'm not a villain who breaks her own words."

"Ah, Ahahaha…"

Himeko found out that Theresa has seen through her thoughts and laughed wryly, which caused Theresa to sigh helplessly.

"Alright, the Third Eruption ends with this. Major Himeko, bring Kouro, Kiana, and the 3rd… Er, her name is Raiden Mei, right? Bring those three back here."

Himeko nodded and ended her communication with Theresa, then she adjusted her posture to more comfortably carry Kouro, but just as she was about to bring Kouro back, a cold voice sounded behind her.

"He's mine human, get your filthy hands off him!"

The 3rd Herrscher spoke in a somber tone akin to jealousy.

Himeko turned around and was dumbfounded by the unexpected situation before showing a cheeky grin to Herrscher Mei.

"What if I don't want to let go, will you attack me? If you attack me, Kouro will also be affected. He is currently in a weak state that he is currently asleep, if he suffers any more injuries, he might just…"

Himeko could clearly see that by the end of her sentence, Herrscher Mei's cold face was suddenly had a panicked expression plastered on it.

Seeing this, Himeko thought, 'It turns out that the 3rd Herrscher is quite easy to deal with.'

Just when Himeko started to feel a bad premonition in her heart and opened her mouth to say something, Herrscher Mei suddenly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her eyes are now black.

Now, the original Mei had taken control of her body and the intimidating aura around her had completely vanished, replaced by a kind and full of concern for Kouro's condition, Raiden Mei.

"Please, help Kouro." Mei pleaded with Himeko. 

To be honest, this quick personality switch from cold to kind is a bit difficult for Himeko to handle.

"Help him? The wounds on his body aren't too bad..."

Kouro has been undefeated on the battlefield earlier and was the undisputed victor.

Just when Himeko tried to comfort Mei and tell her not to worry too much, she felt something on her hand that was carrying Kouro that was a little warm and when she took a closer look, he hand is covered with a bright red color of blood that are dripping underneath Kouro's torn clothes.

Himeko frowned after noticing this.

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