"Pseudo-water therapy waves.

　Sorge's arm and leg, wrapped in a cast, were enveloped in a wave of light.

'Good, now the fracture should have healed.
'Oh my God, it's true! It's really healing!

　With a bit of difficulty walking, Sorge stood up on his feet, still in the cast.
　Then he shook his broken right arm several times to check the condition of his arm.

Then you will carry the girl and ride on my back. I will carry her outside.
'Yes, sir! Soon....nah!
Well I guess they're not going to let me leave like this.

　Black looked at the entrance to the room and two men and a woman walked in.

'My name is Chie and this is Sefek. Who the hell are you?
Hmm. My name is Black, and I'm here to help these men. I'd appreciate it if you'd leave the room quietly.
No, you can't. I have my own agenda. We can't just let you go.
Well....

　Soji speaks to Kuro, who is taking a fighting stance.

''Kuro-san, those two are extraordinary aliens who are said to be rank A. The woman is 'sensing', the man is.... The woman is the 'sensing' one and the man is the one....
That's all you have to say.

　Sorge was stopped from moving by the 'capture' activated by Sefek.

I see, you stopped the building from collapsing with that unusual ability. So you didn't mean it when you used it on me.
Did you use...?
Hm? You didn't realize it. This is how we met before.

　Black says, then changes into the form of a black cat.

'That figure! I see, you were the black cat that defeated Sefek and the others.
That's right.

　At Chie's words, Black nodded.

'I couldn't catch you then, but this time! 'Capture'!

　The moment he saw Kuro in the form of a black cat, Sefek invoked 'Capture'. It's a capture that he poured all his strength that he can produce now.
　However, there is no impatience in Black's expression as he was blocked from moving.

''To be able to use such an unusual ability while stopping a building from collapsing, you seem to be quite skilled at it.
'You're buying too much. It's not likely to stop you without the effort of stopping the building, you know.

　Sefek replied while feigning normalcy, but inwardly he was astonished at Kuro's abnormality.
　It's not only breathing, but also activating the 'capture' to stop even the movement of the heart, but this is because there is no sign of it working on Kuro.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it's not a bad idea to have a good time. As long as we are able to save the hostages, we are in good shape. We've shown our strength enough.

　Black muttered as he looked at the displaced ceiling.

'Indeed, you guys are so powerful. It's a wonder the organization hasn't been able to find you before. But that's why we can't just let you leave without any results!

　Chie ignores Black's warning and takes out his pistol. His aim is Soji, who is stopped in his tracks behind Kuro.

I'm not going to let it happen. Pseudo-defensive wards.

　The bullets released are blocked by an invisible wall.

'Could it be yin and yang? Or is it witchcraft? Well, I don't mind either way, but hey!

　Not caring about the fact that the bullets were blocked, Chie fired his gun wildly.

''It's useless. You can't penetrate this ward with that level of weaponry...!

　Instantly, Black was astonished. A single bullet from behind snatched Black's cheek.

'Wasted, I guess that wasn't it.
Hmm... is that your unusual power?
Yes. My 'sensing' can also accurately sense the life force you emit. I can easily detect weaknesses in the wards created by that life force.

　The "Pseudo-Defensive Warding" used by Black is adjusted to increase the strength of the areas where attacks are concentrated. However, it had a major weakness in that the strength of the areas where the attacks were not concentrated would drop.
　Chie concentrated his fire on the front of the ward and at the same time ricocheting one shot off the interior wall, he shot through the most fragile point at the back of the ward.

'On the same principle, I can predict the techniques you guys will use before they go off. We're not going to get hit for free.
Hmm....

　Rather than the fact that the warding was broken, Black thought about the series of words and actions of Chie.
　And from the words, "I don't intend to be beaten for free," the uncomfortable feeling he had felt changed to conviction.

''You don't intend to beat me, do you?''
What do you mean...
Captivity's power is weak against me, and your ability to sense it can't be decisive. They may be able to stop me if they work together, but they can't defeat me. The current ricochet can only be made by setting up a little stronger warding.

　The defensive wards that Black put up are not all-out. If you put your mind to it, it's possible to set up a ward that even a direct hit from a missile won't hurt you.

However, there is a part of you that understands that and is challenging me. Why is that?
....

　Chie shushed at the fact that his plan was almost overlooked.

'Perhaps, but I suspect the fellow waiting downstairs may have something to do with it. And that machine in your breast pocket seems to make sense, too.
!!!

　Based on the fact that he had already seen through the existence of his waiting companion and Black's sharp prediction based on that, Chie was astonished and his eyes widened.
　Then he opened his closed mouth.

''........That's right. I'll be honest with you, since you've probably already noticed it. We don't think we can beat you. In fact, if we fight, we'll lose for sure.
You're right. Even if this Cephek fellow wasn't holding up the building, I don't see how he could beat me.

　In fact, Black possesses a number of ways to override his 'capture'.

'But it's something we can deal with if we only know what you're capable of. I have a subordinate downstairs who has the same 'sensing' ability as I do. And the machine in your breast pocket is a small camera used to record the battle.

　The camera images attached to Chie's chest pocket are connected to the PC at the headquarters. And the 'sensing' aliens on standby are able to observe this battle because they can sense information within a few hundred meters at most.
　Her main goal was to inform the headquarters of Black's information through these preparations.

''I see. I'm sure you're a fool to challenge an unbeatable opponent, but it looks like you're a hero who trusts the future with its possibilities. I'll change my mind.
'You don't have to get it again. As long as you're willing to fight at all costs!

　As if the conversation is over, Chie resumes the shooting.
　However, the wards, which are re-stretched stronger than before, do not hurt even if they land on the weakest point.

It's because I also have a stubbornness. It's annoying to fight normally when you know you're being watched.

　While listening to Black's words, Chie continues to shoot, changing the type of bullets he loads.

"I'll pay my respects and be serious. But I don't know if you can understand my abilities by looking at it.
!

　At the same time as Black's words, Chie's finger on the trigger is stopped.

'Why, why? Fingers!

　And they learn of the power of the "monster cat" that has reached the point where it is revered as a god.




This is the end of the story.




Why is that? Why are you able to release flying slashes too!

　Toy exclaims as he sees the five mechanical dolls that were dismantled in a matter of seconds.
　The rest of the mechanical dolls are three. In contrast, White is unharmed. At this point in time, the winner was already never in doubt.

''Ka ka ka ka!''
"...I do not know the words.

　"You don't stand a chance. Surrender quietly! White's decisive line, "I'm not going to let this end like this," never reached Toy.

'But we can't just end it like this. At least one of us must be allowed to go along for the ride!
!

　Sensing Toy's resolve, White quickly moves away as quickly as he can. But nothing happens.

''Yah! The ground is crusty.
Ka?

　When White hurriedly turned around, he saw Rin's figure, who had already sunk to the ground up to her waist.
　The target of the target to take him on the road was Linn.

''It's already hard to dive into the ground~''

　With those words, Melt on a mechanical doll appeared from the ground behind Lynn and released an iron fist.

''Ka!''

　Regretting that he had forgotten about Melt's presence, White heads to Lynn. But even with White's speed, he can't make it to the iron fist unleashed at close range.

'.........Muu, Black and White told me I shouldn't cut you without permission....

　Amidst such a situation, Lynn, muttering to himself at his own pace, held the dagger, which was still in its scabbard, above his head. Andーー.

That's why you don't cut it!
Eh, geez!

He swung his dagger down with great vigor.

''Sho, shockwave! Why is that little girl also able to release the same shockwave as the crow!

　The shockwave generated by Lynn's swinging down blew Melt and the mechanical doll off the entire melted ground.
　Melt, who had been slammed into the wards, was knocked unconscious, and the mechanical doll, who had been directly hit by the shock wave at close range, was dismembered in all four limbs.
　Witnessing the scene, Toy was so astonished that he couldn't keep his open mouth shut.

'Kaka.'

　White descended quietly to Toy. And then he let out a squeal as if to say, "The victory is already decided, surrender.

''Kook, this is as far as it goes now, isn't it...''

　This time Toy, having understood the meaning of the words, returned the remaining mechanical doll to its car state and raised his hands in a pose of surrender.

'Mr. Toy and Mr. Melt, you've lost!
''The fact that we were able to defeat those two near rank A's means that the little girl and the crow are rank A aliens!
Mm, I can't. I surrender.
Wow, me too!

　The combatants who had witnessed the scene dropped their weapons one by one and, like Toy, raised their hands in the air.

''Ka!''
We won!

　And then, a cry of triumph from one person and one animal echoed within the wards.


''........Ka!''

　However, White immediately noticed something strange that happened on the upper floors of the building.

''Oh! Awesome, big!

　It wasn't just White, but Lin also noticed the oddity.

''Eh........''
Are we... transforming?
What is it, sir? ........What is that thing!

　One by one, the combatants and Toys also noticed and were transfixed by the sight.

　As they stare at it, they see an upper floor of a building that is transforming into a giant robot.





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You're not back yet...

　It has been almost an hour since Black and White left.
　As expected, I was getting worried about Rin's whereabouts.

'Ah! Why don't you ask Nia to find me!

　I know I said no to hacking security cameras, but this time it's unavoidable. I think I'll ask Nia to help me find them.

"Nia, I need to ask you for a favor... Nia?
....

　No reply, it seems to be just a phone.

'Is it surfing the web again?'

　I've learned in the last two days that Nia is like a normal phone when she's concentrating.

'When this happens, I can't hear the voices around me until I get a break...'

　I can't ask him to find Lynn in this situation. For now, we'll just have to wait for Nia's net surfing to settle down for a while....

　While watching over the sleeping Shizuku-san, I decided to wait while making a 'substitute tag' to pass the time.