In an alleyway in the city, there was a figure of Shizuku running alone.

''Shizuku, if you're caught, the world might end. So run away, even if it's just you!''
"Don't worry, I'll catch up with Akari later. Don't worry.

　Shizuku wiped her tears away as she ran, recalling the words of the two people who stayed behind to let her go.

''Sis, Soji-kun........''

　If he is captured, the world may fall into the hands of the organization, which is a heavy responsibility. Shizuku hopes to return to her ordinary life with Akari and Soji.
　With various thoughts, Shizuku runs desperately for help.

The police.........might be in the hands of the organization! The phone is destroyed, so I can't get in touch with Yui-san either. What should I do, what should I do?

　However, as if to thwart her thoughts, a large man stood in front of her.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you've been given a 'grant'. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not. When I was able to escape, I felt a bit of a chill.
!

　Shizuku's expression was tinted with despair as Diess appeared in front of her.
　This was because the fact that Diess was able to pursue him meant that Akari and Soji, who had stayed behind to escape him, had been captured.

''Oh, are you possibly worried about those two? It's okay, he's alive. Soji-kun is slightly injured, but his sister is unharmed. I used 'Grant' too much, so she fainted.

　While relieved that the two of them were alive, Shizuku stepped out to escape in the other direction.

Oops, I want you to be quiet. You, who have the 'bonding' ability, are the most important thing.
d*mn!

　But in an instant, the drops were assembled. This was despite the fact that the distance between her and Diess was more than 10 meters open.
　Shizuku was again startled by the substandard phenomenon caused by the rank A's unusual abilities.

''Da, someone, help........''
Oops.

　Diess pokes the back of Shizuku's neck, knocking her out.

'Huh, that was a close one. The deployment of the agents is not yet complete, so it would have been dangerous if someone had heard us.

　Ruthlessly, the help that Shizuku issued did not reach anyone...

Well, I'll be on my way...
What's going on here?

Except for one person.





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　Under Nia's guidance, I found Shizuku-san........

''What is this situation?''

　When Shizuku-san was found, the big man had folded her down and asked for help.
　The moment the big man saw me, the big man distanced himself from me, and Shizuku-san is now in my arms.

'He's unconscious, but it looks like he's okay.
Vitals are normal. There are no signs of trauma. He's gonna be fine.

　What? You have a vitals check function? That's awesome, Nia.
　Whoa, now let's focus on the big guy in front of me.

Okay. Who the hell are you? Why did you try to get Shizuku-san?

　I questioned as I stared at the big man.

''Huh, I don't need you to act like that. You understand what's going on without us having to explain it to you, don't you?

　What, you don't understand? So let me ask you this... how can you be so smug and out of line with this guy?

I didn't think I'd see you here, though.

　Oh, have we met before?
　I'm sure I didn't know this big man....

''Chie-san told me not to get involved, but under the circumstances, I don't have a choice.

　With a wry smile, the big man readied his fist. I see, so our situation has nothing to do with it.
　I can't forgive you for knocking Shizuku-san unconscious, and if you're willing to do it, I'll accept it.

Nia, please watch over Shizuku-san.
Yes, sir.

　I lay Shizuku down at the corner of the street and place my bag and Nia next to her.
　And I hold up my fist too.

'Let's go!'

　With a quick step, he was suddenly poked in the eye and throat. Ouch! No questions asked!

I won't give you the time to use yin and yang. I don't want to end up in jail like before, you know.

　Do you find yourself in jail? What is this guy talking about?
　He said something incomprehensible, but poked me in the knee and pigeon tail with precision.
　I thought it was boxing from the first stance, but it wasn't. Jeet Kune Do!

Rather than being tough, it's more like damage is nullified. Is that also a yin and yang technique?
That's a trade secret!

　Unlike the last silk hat, this guy seems to know about the Yin and Yang Art. Well, it's fine.
　You've been hit so hard that you could have died a while ago, but thanks to the 'substitute tag', you're unharmed.
　However, the number of cards is limited. If you keep getting beaten, you will eventually lose.

"Let us counterattack as well........
So I'm not gonna give you a chance to fight back.

　He grabbed me by the neck and slammed me into the asphalt. Behind him, a crater as big as the Iron Fist of a heavy duty robot was created.
　What kind of stupid power is this! You're a monster!



　From what I've observed, this guy was an xenophobe too!
　'Enhancement'. An ability to enhance one's own physical abilities and the properties of the object they are touching?

"Huh? You just realized that? I thought I knew from the beginning, but... well, it's okay.

　The big man muttered and grabbed me by the neck and pushed me to the ground, releasing a fist with his other arm.

'Oraa!'

　But I'm not going to be beaten silently! He grabbed back the big man's arm that grabbed him by the neck and kicked him away in the manner of a Tomoe Throw.

"You're pretty powerful, do you have a technique like that?
No, I'm not going to tell you!

　Black has told me to keep it a secret that I can use both "Unorthodoxy" and "Yin and Yang Arts".
　Before that, there's no reason to teach it to an infidel who would suddenly attack you!

It's a monster power to nullify attacks? According to the report, it can also fly and slash through the air, so it's tricky.

　The big man's smile deepens as he spits out some troubling lines. What is this guy, a battle junkie?
　I mean, if you also know "Flying Slash" and "Scattershot", then you're one of the silk hats that attacked me last time!

So let's move on to round two!
Wait, wait!

　The big man ignores our intentions and attacks us mercilessly.
　Karate, Muay Thai and Chinese Kempo! This is the department of skills! And all of them are pretty much at the same level.

''Gah, goo-hah.......''
'Huh? Is this the best you can do?

　There is a reason that the "enhancement" is freshly learned, but even if you multiply the physical abilities strengthened by the gods overlaid with the "enhanced" ability, the power is barely even.
　Therefore, they are outclassed in terms of pure martial arts proficiency.

''d*mn!''
He seems to have some martial arts knowledge, but it's useless!
"Haha.

　The fists and kicks I unleash are ducked effortlessly and returned doubled.
　I've mastered the techniques that are delivered each time, but since the moves are familiar to my opponent's physique and weight, there is a slight discrepancy when I use them.
　It's the same with the move I learned in the video. It's no match for the original.

"d*mn it. I should have practiced it properly if this was going to happen.

　The only technique I'm comfortable with is 'Gender Equality Fist' so far. The proficiency of the other techniques is not far from this big man.

''Then 'Dissolve'!

　I just barely ducked the fist that was released, grabbed his arm and activated the 'dissolution'.

I'm not sure if this is the same as Melt's "dissolution". I'm not sure if this is the same as Melt's.
What, it won't melt?

　The sleeves of his clothes just melted and the big man's arms are intact.
　

It's a sweet trick. You can't hurt me with that kind of technique.
f*ck.

　I haven't used "Dissolve" with all my might yet.
　Maybe if I really activated it, I could defeat this guy. But if I do, I'll likely dissolve even the bones and internal organs.
　I can't forgive him for knocking Shizuku-san unconscious, but as expected, I don't want to kill him.

''........it can't be helped, huh?
Hmm?

　As if sensing my resolve, the big man distanced himself a bit. That's pretty sharp.

I'm not going to be able to get away with it. I've decided to use my secret weapon.
Well I guess you're not bluffing.

　Of course, it's not a bluff.
　We need a place where there are likely to be people in the vicinity, and we can coordinate the 'dissolution' perfectly. But if you succeed, you're guaranteed to win. That's how powerful the depths are.

''I'll tell you in advance. "I'm going to tell you something: If you succeed in this, you have no chance. Would you be willing to leave quietly before you are humiliated by your defeat?
Phew, that's rather nice!
Well....

　Then let's let them savor it to the fullest.