"Justice shall be executed!"
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Hearing this, Riho's eyes flashed, and she didn't hesitate to turn around and run away.
Isamu kept shooting at the tree monster.
The tree monster that was injured by the [Mana Bullet] turned around and approached Seiji. It swung its claws again and released a shockwave!
Isamu dodged the attack and continued shooting.
At the same time, he took out his phone and operated it with one hand.
This was not a monster he could deal with. He had to find Harano-kun!
Although he activated his ability to fight in order to save people, he knew better than last time. He knew that what he should do was to ask Harano and Seigo for help and then stall the monster before the latter arrived.
However, before he could make the call, he saw the tree monster's claws suddenly extending toward him!
Isamu was startled and tried to retreat at full speed. However, the monster's claws suddenly released a large area of red mist that enveloped his entire body!
His vision instantly turned bright red, and he smelled the stench of blood. An icy chill enveloped him and seeped into his body. His body froze, unable to move …
He was going to die.
Once again, he sensed the aura of death, and fear surged uncontrollably.
However, Isamu had already resolved himself and immediately suppressed his fear.
But to die like this … he was unwilling!
He couldn't even stall for time. He was too weak.
The youth yearned for more power. At the very least, he wanted to stop this tree monster from wreaking havoc!
He gritted his teeth to resist the bone-chilling cold, desperately moving his arms and aiming the muzzle in the direction of the monster.
Although he couldn't see it, he could feel danger approaching.
Shooting like this would be useless. Isamu needed to become stronger … Isamu focused all of his attention and tried to gather all of his power.
Perhaps it was because he was in a life and death situation, but he did it! Energy quickly gathered in his hand and poured into the revolver. At the same time, he felt the chill penetrate deeper and his consciousness began to blur.
This was the last shot …
No, not the end!
I can do it! I can do it! Isamu shouted in his mind.
This was not the final strike of despair, but a strike that contained hope and victory!
Go! My bullets! My strength!! My soul!
"Justice … shall be executed!"
He poured all of his power into the spiritual spear and shot it out.
Boom!!
It was not an ordinary gunshot, but the sound of an explosion.
Isamu wasn't able to see what this shot looked like.
The moment the Spirit Bullet shot out, he lost consciousness.
…
When he opened his eyes, he saw an unfamiliar ceiling.
"You're awake, Seima-san." A familiar female voice spoke up from beside him.
Isamu looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Riho.
"This is a hospital …" The girl explained the situation to him.
After the Monster Tree was defeated, he fainted and was sent here. After a checkup, he was fine.
At this moment, the black-clothed woman appeared. She took off her sunglasses, revealing her beautiful face. She introduced herself to Isamu as Nagase Yoshiko, a member of the "Special Security Department", which could be understood as a special police force that specialized in dealing with supernatural matters.
"I've already learned about your situation from Heijou-san and reported it to my superiors. My superiors have indicated that they need talents like you and would like to invite you to become assistants and give you the appropriate treatment …"
Isamu was unable to make a decision on the spot about becoming an assistant member of the Special Security Department …
However, Riho directly agreed.
"It's better to act with the support of the government than to blindly investigate." This was her reason.
Isamu felt that she was right.
However, he had some doubts about the Special Security Department and wanted to talk to Harano-kun first.
Riho only told him about their situation. She didn't tell him about Harano-kun, or White Night.
And so, Isamu told Nagase that he would consider it. Nagase took a good look at him and nodded. She then told him to have a good rest before leaving.
"You didn't tell her about White Night, did you?" Isamu asked Riho.
Riho shook her head.
"Although I feel that he's rather suspicious, I wouldn't go so far as to tell everyone about him," the girl told him.
"Everyone saw you activate your ability on the street. It's impossible to hide it, so I had to tell her.
As for myself … I feel that getting close to the government is a good choice. That's why I told her. "
Isamu nodded in understanding.
Then, he searched for his cell phone.
He dropped his cell phone. Fortunately, it wasn't broken and could still be used.
He called Seiji and was soon connected.
"Harano-kun, I met with another monster …" Isamu explained the situation to Seiji.
Seiji fell silent for a moment after he finished speaking.
"You can decide for yourself whether or not you want to become an assistant member." Harano spoke in Seigo's voice. "This is your path … It's up to you whether you go deeper or stop."
"Harano-kun …"
"It's good to do things of justice. However, you must never neglect yourself. While protecting others, you also need to know how to protect yourself, Seima-kun."
Seiji ended the conversation after giving Isamu a warning.
…
After hanging up, Seiji grabbed a rope ladder and climbed onto the helicopter.
Just like last time, he was acting as a "janitor".
When Isamu had fought against the tree monster, Seiji had actually been present. In the end, he had been the one to deal the finishing blow to the tree monster.
Seiji had read Kamitani's "script" and knew that Isamu's experience was part of Kamitani's plan.
This caused Seiji to recall a famous movie from his previous life. The main character of the movie lived in a fake world where all his friends and family were actors. Yet, he himself knew nothing about this.
Of course, Isamu's experience wasn't nearly as exaggerated as the main character of the movie. It was just that Seiji had a similar impression of Isamu.
But even though Isamu was part of Kamitani's plan, his sense of justice was real. His willpower and power were all real!
Although that powerful [Mana Bullet] wasn't enough to defeat the tree monster, it still caused considerable damage. As long as Isamu continued to grow, he would become a true hero … that was what Seiji believed.
What would happen when Isamu became strong enough and learned the truth? Seiji didn't think too much about it right now. However, he would resolve himself and take responsibility.
Monsters appeared everywhere under the dark rain. Black Wing Crusade.
The monsters that Seiji was dealing with were obviously stronger than last time.
Their numbers had probably increased as well … but he didn't know the specifics.
Based on how much stronger the monsters were, he would be able to deal with them next time. As for whether or not he wanted to continue doing this was another matter.
The reward for this job was still a piece of information. According to Kamitani, this was top-secret information from Soul Society.
"This information might be better for you not to know, just like the girl in the story.
Perhaps it's not valuable to you, so it's fine if you refuse. "
'Whatever you like.' Kamitani had such an attitude.
Seiji chose to accept.
From the other party's words, he could roughly guess what kind of information this was. Perhaps it was truly of no value to him, and it would be better if he didn't know, but he shouldn't look away at this time.
There were many cruel things in the world. He couldn't see all of them, and it was difficult for him to do anything. However, he didn't lack the will to face it head-on, let alone something that was about to happen.
Standing at the top of a tall building, he looked at the bright lights of the city in the rainy night, the cars coming and going on the road, the brightness and the darkness, the coldness and the flow … It seemed that under the huge and peaceful surface, there was an unknown cold undercurrent moving.
"Darkness has always been there." Seiji couldn't help but recall Yui's words.
Indeed, the darkness never left.
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