Abel stroked his chin as he looked at the claw machine in front of him. This seemed to be Yukina's favorite cat plushie, Nekomata-tan, from the original series.
Since that was the case, he would prepare a few gifts.
The idea sparked, and he acted on it immediately.
Yukina's Nekomata-tan, Natsuki's Ceylon Kandy black tea.
As for Avrora…
It seemed she liked ice cream and barbecue.
Hmm, he would buy some meat and barbecue utensils to eat together later.
Abel was intently operating the claw machine, and soon a Nekomata-tan was retrieved.
Holding the doll, he placed it into the Kamui Dimension.
Suddenly, an explosion sounded, and flames shot into the sky.
Abel looked in that direction, only to see an area engulfed in fire.
It seemed to be the opening plot.
Abel pondered for a moment, a smile appearing on his lips. 'Interesting. I remember there's a blue-haired artificial lifeform girl who eventually became Natsuki's maid. And there's also someone from the Church, seemingly involved with the angel faction. And there's also a saint's arm on this island, though I don't know if it's from the Biblical God. Let's go take a look now.'
With that, Abel took a step forward and vanished from his spot.
...
The massive industrial zone had now been engulfed in flames.
A Familiar flew in the sky, continuously spewing fire at a certain location under the control of its host.
As smoke and dust billowed, a white hand stretched out from the smoke and grabbed it. One of the Familiar's wings disappeared. It tried to escape, but another arm appeared and turned into magical power, continuously entering its host's body.
On the ground.
A salaryman in a suit had a hole opened in his chest, blood gushing out.
In front of him, a burly man with blonde hair, wearing a cloak, an eye-shield, and holding a single-handed weapon, walked out.
"I send you to the afterlife. Amen."
The burning sea of fire illuminated the dark sky, and a crisp metallic clang echoed.
The golden-haired man's great axe was parried by a girl wielding a spear.
"Oh? An interesting fellow, an unexpected person." The man calmly said, looking at the girl in front of him.
When he saw the spear in Yukina's hand, he continued, "That spear in your hand must be Snowdrift Wolf', a weapon of the Lion King Organization, inscribed with holy vibration. I didn't expect to have the honor of witnessing its true form."
After a brief pause, the man proudly introduced himself, "Listen closely, little girl. I am Rudolf Eustach, a combat deacon of Lotharingia. Let me witness the mysteries of the Lion King Organization."
Yukina looked at Rudolf Eustach in front of her with a hint of seriousness.
The man before her was an exorcist from the Western Church. Why was he here hunting vampires?
She was originally looking for Abel. After all, a bodyguard should act like one, but she couldn't find him anywhere.
Originally, she was disheartened and planned to go back and wait for his arrival, but on her way home, she saw this huge explosion, so she rushed over without stopping.
She didn't expect to find someone from the Western Church here. Moreover, killing vampires who had no combat ability violated the Anti-Magic Special Measures Act.
"Then allow me to test the skill of the Lion King Organization's witch."
With that, Rudolf Eustach charged towards Yukina, wielding his double-bladed axe.
Yukina looked at the charging Rudolf Eustach with a serious expression.
If they had to fight, then so be it!
High in the sky, Abel watched the battle below.
The sparks produced by the collision of spear and axe were exceptionally dazzling.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Does this count as the plot getting back on track?"
His gaze fell on the blue-haired girl on the other side.
What was her name again?
It seemed to be Astarte.
She was the world's only familiar-symbiotic artificial life experiment subject.
Her familiar was Rhododactylos. It was capable of absorbing magic and possessed great strength.
The current situation seemed to be that Rudolf Eustach was taking her to devour vampire familiars to maintain her vitality.
Oh right, I'll ask Natsuki later if she wants a maid. As long as she says the word, I'll send one over.
The battle below continued.
"As expected of the Lion King Organization's Sword Shaman!" Rudolf Eustach said with a wild laugh.
As he swung an axe at her, Yukina immediately pulled back.
The ground shook, and smoke billowed.
Before she could rest, Rudolf Eustach pushed his axe and charged towards her.
"Hahaha! Again!"
Rudolf Eustach appeared in front of Yukina and once again raised his axe, bringing it down.
I can't dodge!
Yukina held her spear horizontally, and the axe struck it. Feeling the force, she quickly dispersed the power and retreated.
She looked at Rudolf Eustach and said seriously, "You have violated the Anti-Magic Special Measures Act!"
Rudolf Eustach scoffed at Yukina's words.
What did that have to do with him!
He said dismissively, "You expect me to obey such a law? I can't live in peace with other races."
"Do it, Astarte!"
Astarte leaped from the high tower and said emotionlessly, "Command received, executing."
"Rhododactylos!"
White mist emanated from her body, and an arm reached out towards Yukina.
Yukina blocked with her spear.
Abel clicked his tongue a few times as he watched this scene, then said, "Gerbil."
A hamster holding a green trident appeared on Abel's shoulder. "My Lord."
Abel pointed at the battle scene below and said, "Go help my little bodyguard, don't let her get hurt. Oh, and just trap that little blue-haired one for me."
"Your subordinate obeys."
Gerbil transformed into a green light, rushing towards the battlefield.
At this moment, accompanied by Astarte's loud shout, another arm appeared from behind, then clenched into a fist and swung towards her.
Yukina, with her spiritual vision activated, couldn't dodge at all. At this moment, her life flashed before her eyes.
She wondered if the King would be sad if he knew she died?
Just then, a voice came from the sky. "I'm here to help you!"
Yukina, Astarte, and Rudolf Eustach looked up, only to see a small hamster descending from the sky. In an instant, its size swelled, its height increasing from its original 25 centimeters to 2.5 meters. It wielded its green trident, severing one of Astarte's familiar's arms.
Astarte's brow furrowed slightly.
Gerbil stood in front of Yukina and said, "I am Gerbil, one of the twelve familiars under my Lord! I have come to assist by my Lord's command!"
Yukina looked at Gerbil, slightly stunned.
Lord? What Lord?
But... what a huge rat.
Rudolf Eustach frowned at the sudden appearance of Gerbil from the sky.
What in the world was this thing?
Listening to Gerbil's words, Rudolf Eustach's frown deepened.
Was this large hamster in front of him a familiar?
A familiar that could talk and had its own thoughts...
This felt a bit troublesome.
Rudolf turned to Astarte and said, "Astarte! This rat is yours!"
"Command received, executing!"
With that, Astarte charged towards Gerbil.
At the same time, Rudolf Eustach swung his axe again, aiming at Yukina.
Gerbil raised a hand and a ball of sand appeared in its hand. It pressed the sand ball to the ground, forming a sandstorm that swept Astarte into it.
Astarte was immediately sucked into the sandstorm.
Since Abel's command was to trap her, Gerbil didn't turn the sand into sharp blades.
Astarte barely managed to stabilize herself.
Looking around, she thought for a moment, then Rhododactylos unfurled.
A pair of giant fists continuously smashed against the sand wall but it was futile. Every time Astarte broke through, the sand wall would instantly regenerate.
Meanwhile, Rudolf Eustach's great axe had already swung down in front of Yukina.
"Halt! Do not harm my Lord's bodyguard!"
At that critical moment, Gerbil suddenly rushed out of the sandstorm, its green trident piercing towards Rudolf Eustach's axe.
Clang!
Rudolf Eustach retreated a few steps because of the force.
Yukina, seeing this, quickly retreated to steady herself. She looked at Gerbil and Rudolf Eustach before her, her expression a little solemn.
She could confirm that this hamster was on her side. And it said it was ordered by its Lord to protect his guard.
So... this was the King's Familiar!
Yukina, having figured it out, was certain the King was nearby. Before meeting the King, she had to resolve the current trouble.
Rudolf Eustach looked at the big hamster before him, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.
Damn rat!
Where was Astarte!?
He looked around, only to see a sand tornado beside them, with occasional thudding sounds coming from it.
Astarte was trapped!?
Rudolf Eustach gritted his teeth and said to Gerbil, "You damn rat!"
Gerbil, seeing the enraged Rudolf Eustach, grinned, revealing two large buck teeth. "If you don't come, I will."
It wielded its green trident and charged towards Rudolf Eustach.
Rudolf Eustach roared, gripping his great axe with both hands, and met the charging Gerbil. The great axe brought up a gust of wind as it chopped down towards Gerbil, who did not dodge but met it head-on.
Clang!
"What!?"
Rudolf Eustach looked at the scene before him with an incredulous expression.
His axe had cracked?
It was shattered by a single blow from this damn rat!?
The next instant, a wave of pain hit him, and blood spurted from Rudolf Eustach's chest. Gerbil's green trident had cut through his chest.
Rudolf Eustach's eyes widened, unable to believe he had been injured so badly by a mere rat.
"Damn it..." Rudolf Eustach gritted his teeth, squeezing out these two words.