Electronic Spirit, Material A…
Ellen's words caught Mikoto's attention. Leaving the Artificial Spirit aside for now, what exactly was Material A? Sohow, it was very concerning. After all, it was an existence whose very na had to be hidden.
"Yes. Having Ellen-san stay here in charge of guarding Material A without telling you anything really is inappropriate."
Kojima nodded.
"Exactly! Making guard this place like a security guard all this ti—you had better give an explanation!"
Ellen said angrily.
The only reason she had stayed in this tiny research institute was to secure Material A. Not only to protect Material A from being stolen, but also to make sure Material A did not endanger the institute due to so accident. After all, it was an existence that could cause catastrophic destruction if one was even slightly careless.
"Then, please look. This is the newest result of my research!"
Kojima pressed a button on the control panel. The blood red liquid began draining from the cylindrical container, revealing the true form inside.
"This is…"
For a mont, Ellen's expression froze. Although what appeared before them looked like nothing more than a sleeping girl, the values displayed on the control panel showed that she—was a Spirit.
"Look! This is the strongest being I created by using the Artificial Spirit's data and my research on Material A, adjusting a Realizer into a virtual Sephira Crystal—an Artificial Spirit!"
Perhaps because he was too proud, Kojima's expression and voice were both sowhat lifted by arrogance.
"!!!"
It was not only Ellen. Mikoto and the others were also stunned. Because the girl inside the container was none other than Doma's daughter—Hina.
Fortunately, Mikoto reacted quickly and quietly held back Doma, who had almost rushed forward. Otherwise, the situation might have gone completely out of control.
"To think you actually achieved this much. No wonder Ike handed Material A over to you."
Looking at Hina, Ellen found it difficult to conceal the shock in her heart.
"Yes. Thanks to Westcott-san, my research has taken another step forward. I have already reported this news to him. As for the next plan, Westcott-san seems very interested in—how to make a Spirit fall into despair."
Kojima said simply.
"If it is Ike's idea, then I will continue assisting you for a while."
Hearing Kojima's words, Ellen did not doubt him. After all, she understood better than anyone that Westcott sought to make Spirits inverse through despair.
"Although she is an artificial Spirit, she can still be used as an experintal subject. Speaking of which, not killing that policeman yesterday really turned out to be a blessing in disguise."
Kojima looked at Hina inside the container. That gaze reminded Mikoto of a researcher on a science program staring at a lab rat.
"Policeman?"
Ellen asked.
"The father of this Wizard. I was thinking—if I ordered her to personally kill her own father, would that make her fall into despair?"
Kojima said simply.
"You bastard!"
After hearing that, Doma felt as if his mind had exploded into a blank white. Ignoring Mikoto's attempt to stop him, he charged toward Kojima.
"Crap!"
Although Mikoto was also very angry, making a move inside the enemy's territory, especially with Ellen present, was far too unwise.
But it was already too late. The instant Doma lost control, Origami deployed a partial Astral Dress and fired a fatal strike toward Ellen.
"Hmph!"
Although her expressions earlier had all been rather ridiculous, there was still no doubt that Ellen was the strongest Wizard. Platinum light manifested around her body, and she ard herself in an instant.
"What's going on?"
While running, Doma felt the air suddenly beco thick, blocking him like a solid object. Not only had Ellen blocked Origami's attack, she had also protected Kojima from Doma's threat.
"Who are you people?"
Ellen's gaze beca cold. She drew her laser blade, pointed it at Origami, and said:
"That is—an Astral Dress?"
"No choice now."
At this point, Natsumi restored everyone's original appearances. Rather than maintaining spiritual power on unnecessary transformations, it was better to use it to escape the predicant before them.
"Doma-san!"
On the other side, Mikoto opened a barrier and saved Doma.
"So it was you!"
Looking at Mikoto, Shido, and everyone else, Ellen's expression was dyed with a layer of embarrassed red in addition to anger. She had actually been princess carried all that way by a Spirit, and by that Miko no less.
"Hmph! Perfect. It looks like you can have several more research materials, Kojima-san."
For a mont, her expression turned ferocious.
"Sorry, but we're in no mood to be stuffed into glass bottles!"
Mikoto shouted and ran toward the exit together with everyone.
"Close the door!"
Along with Kojima's voice, the electronic door shut with a swish, trapping everyone inside.
Yes, that would have worked—if Natsumi had not been there.
"Haniel!"
The door was bathed in Haniel's light, and a large hole appeared in it.
"What a convenient power."
Watching everyone leave, Kojima said with a smile.
"Do not be careless. Those girls are all Spirits."
Noticing Kojima's attitude, Ellen said in dissatisfaction. Just the fact that Spirits had entered the institute ant even a Class-A alert would be too low. And yet the other party was acting as if he were watching a show.
"Sorry, sorry. In that case, let us deploy a Spirit as well. It will be a good test of her combat ability."
Kojima apologized in a tone that carried no sense of apology at all. Then he activated the central controller. Inside the container, Hina gradually opened her eyes.
"What do we do?"
The piercing alarm was ringing everywhere inside the research institute. Natsumi asked in panic while running.
"For now, let's head for the exit!"
Shido thought for a mont. At present, the most important thing was getting out of here.
"No, we go this way!"
At that mont, Mikoto led everyone in a different direction.
"Yakumo-senpai, where are you going?"
Shido asked.
"The broadcasting room!"
Mikoto answered simply. Earlier, she had paid special attention to the broadcasting room's location precisely to handle a situation like this.
"I see. A good decision."
Among everyone present, it seed only Origami understood Mikoto's idea. While using her Angel to intercept Ellen and the Wizards, she praised her.
Everyone rushed into the broadcasting room before Ellen could catch up. Then Mikoto opened a barrier, completely turning the room into a fortress.
"Why… did we run here?"
Shido said uneasily while catching his breath. Although hiding in the room was temporarily safe, as more and more Wizards were deployed, this place would be surrounded sooner or later.
"Origami, how is it?"
Mikoto did not answer. Instead, she looked toward Origami, who had infiltrated the institute's broadcasting system.
"Done."
Origami nodded.
"All right. Next, Miku, I'm counting on you."
Mikoto said.
"Don't tell …"
At this mont, without needing Mikoto to explain further, Shido completely understood the girl's idea.
"Strange. Why did they run to the broadcasting room?"
Ellen, who was pursuing everyone, showed a puzzled expression. Those people had run into the broadcasting room to hide. It really could not be called a good idea.
"Surround them!"
But that was fine. The enemy's foolishness was convenient for her. Next, she only had to gather the Wizards and surround the place.
Bzzzt! Bzzzt!
At that mont, the research institute's broadcast system emitted a piercing electric noise.
"Ah, it's connected, it's connected."
A short while later, Miku's voice ca through.
"Hello, everyone. This is the popular idol—Izayoi Miku's special concert ti."
Crap—Diva!
In just an instant, Ellen felt cold sweat dampen her back. Because Miku had posed so little threat to her personally, she had forgotten that among the enemy was a Spirit who could reverse everything in one move using her voice.
"Gabriel—Solo!"
The next instant, Miku's song resounded throughout the entire research institute.
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