About ten kilometers outside Sanguinem, Yoichi stood on a high point, aiming his bow at the entrance of Sanguinem.
According to Shinoa Hiragi and Mika's request, they were supposed to stay in Osaka, but the group couldn't help but worry and followed secretly.
"How's the situation?"
Mitsuba asked, looking up with a worried expression on her face.
Yoichi lowered his bow, jumped down, and looked solemn.
"I didn't see any Vampires or humans, and that entrance has collapsed. I don't know what happened."
Hearing this, Shihō Kimizuki frowned and looked at a map in his hand.
"The Imperial Demon Army's intelligence shows the entrance is right here. Something must have happened on the Vampires' side. Could there be remnants of the Imperial Demon Army?"
Mitsuba thought for a moment and shook her head, feeling it was unlikely since almost all the high-level leaders had been wiped out.
Shihō Kimizuki suddenly felt his hand being tugged. He turned and looked down, asking Mirai Kimizuki gently.
"Mirai, what's wrong?"
Mirai Kimizuki had a frail figure. Due to their current situation, she wore an oversized coat as there were no new clothes suitable for her. On her back, she carried a japanese sword that looked quite extraordinary.
Given her height, she couldn't wear the sword at her waist.
Mirai Kimizuki held her brother's hand and pointed in a direction, her voice barely loud enough for Shihō Kimizuki to hear.
"Brother, over there... there seems to be a familiar aura."
Shihō Kimizuki looked in the direction Mirai Kimizuki was pointing. It was a dense forest. Judging by the overgrown weeds, even Vampires probably rarely went there.
Mitsuba noticed Mirai Kimizuki's movement and questioned Shihō Kimizuki.
Shihō Kimizuki repeated his sister's words while also expressing his own doubts.
Mitsuba analyzed the "familiar aura" Mirai Kimizuki mentioned.
Almost instantly, she thought of the fact that Mirai Kimizuki and Yuichiro had both been Seraphs before. Her body had been possessed by a Seraph for so long that even without its power now, it wasn't impossible for her to subconsciously sense other Seraphs.
Thinking of this, Mitsuba suggested they go take a look.
Yoichi and Shihō Kimizuki exchanged a look and both nodded in agreement.
Since they knew nothing about the situation of Shinoa Hiragi's trio, it wouldn't hurt to check it out.
Shihō Kimizuki walked ahead to clear the path, while Yoichi and Mitsuba followed behind. Mitsuba also took over the responsibility of looking after Mirai Kimizuki.
Taking the bony little hand, a wave of pity rose in Mitsuba's heart. Mirai Kimizuki's current state was all thanks to the Imperial Demon Army, the organization she once took pride in... Mirai Kimizuki noticed this and, her lively eyes curving into crescents, asked with a smile.
"Does Sister Mitsuba have a boyfriend?"
Mitsuba, who was still feeling sorry for Mirai Kimizuki, was stunned for a moment by this sudden question, then honestly shook her head while looking curious.
"Then does Sister Mitsuba have someone she likes?"
Yuichiro's smile subconsciously surfaced in Mitsuba's mind. Mitsuba shook her head, tossing the image out of her head.
Mirai Kimizuki made a judgment and immediately followed up before Mitsuba could speak.
"Is it my brother?"
Mitsuba shook her head like a rattle, quickly denying it.
Mirai Kimizuki looked at her brother clearing the path ahead and spoke in a regretful tone.
"Is that so? My brother doesn't have that luck then. Is it Brother Yoichi?"
Mitsuba still shook her head in denial.
Mirai Kimizuki showed a smile that indicated she understood everything.
"Oh~ It seems it's Brother Idiot Yuu then!"
This time Mitsuba didn't shake her head but denied it in a flustered tone.
"Who... who would like that idiot!"
She hadn't realized that her face was completely red, nor had she realized that the collapse of her faith in the Imperial Demon Army had also vanished with Mirai Kimizuki's sudden "attack."
Mitsuba asked herself if she had already fallen for Yuichiro. The answer was yes, but it probably hadn't reached the level of adoration yet.
The discussion between the two girls didn't escape the ears of Shihō Kimizuki and Yoichi, but both were too embarrassed to interrupt.
At this moment, Shihō Kimizuki suddenly noticed the surroundings were different from when they first entered.
"A Cursed Formation seems to have been set up in this area recently."
Everyone went on high alert and slowed their pace.
After a few steps, they found the bodies of Hyakuya Sect members around them.
They checked the bodies; almost all were killed with a single blow. The thick smell of blood in the air stimulated their nerves.
Mirai Kimizuki, seeing this scene for the first time since waking up, began to gag.
Shihō Kimizuki, being a siscon, felt bad seeing his sister like this, but in the apocalypse, these difficulties had to be overcome!
Yoichi scanned the surrounding bodies and suddenly saw two "bodies" at the edge whose attire was different from the others.
"That's... ah! Yuu-kun and Mika?!"
Yoichi's exclamation made the others turn to look. Sure enough, they saw Mika's blonde hair and a person in an Imperial Demon Army uniform lying there.
Everyone's heart tightened, and they rushed over.
Getting close, Yoichi shook Yuichiro's body, but there was no response. He pressed his ear to Yuichiro's chest and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yuu-kun is still alive!"
The heavy stone in Shihō Kimizuki and Mitsuba's hearts finally fell, and their tense nerves suddenly relaxed.
At the same time, they knew Mika was a Vampire. As long as his body hadn't turned to ash, it proved he wasn't dead.
Shihō Kimizuki picked up Mika on his back, and Yoichi also picked up Yuichiro.
"Anyway, let's leave here first. We don't know what happened."
Yoichi teased as he looked at the serious expression on Shihō Kimizuki's face.
"What's this? Kimizuki, you usually can't stand the sight of Mika, but now you're carrying him away without a word. You're really not honest with yourself."
Shihō Kimizuki's face turned red. He chose to pretend he didn't hear and left with the two unconscious people.
However, things didn't go as smoothly as expected. Shortly after they left the forest, two surprised voices suddenly rang out, startling them all.
"Lucky! We found them as soon as we arrived! Could today be my lucky day?"
"It is indeed quite lucky."
Mitsuba looked towards the source of the voices, and her face changed drastically when she saw who it was.
Two figures were standing not far away, staring at them. A familiar blue-haired Vampire and a blonde Vampire blocked their way.
These two figures were, of course, Krul and Horn, who had rushed over from Shibuya.
"Damn it!"
tenjiryuu instantly appeared in Mitsuba's hand, and she swallowed a cursed gear booster drug. Mitsuba was ready for battle. If necessary, she would try to buy time for her companions to escape alone, even if she might not be able to stop these two even if she fought to the death.
Horn saw Mitsuba's imposing aura and said with a smile.
"It's best not to do anything stupid~ We're not interested in killing you."
Krul took over and pointed at Shihō Kimizuki.
"Hey, human, hand over the Vampire on your back, and I'll let you leave. You only have one chance. Decide quickly before I change my mind."
Shihō Kimizuki frowned. Hearing the other party say this, he was somewhat tempted.
It wasn't that he was afraid of death. If it were just him and his friends, he wouldn't give up a comrade even if they died together. But... Shihō Kimizuki looked at Mirai Kimizuki, who was hiding behind him in fear, and felt hesitant.
"Alright. Time's up. All of you stay here!"
Shihō Kimizuki looked surprised. You didn't even give three seconds to think!
Damn! No time to explain, the battle begins!
But their own strength was far below that of Krul and Horn. Carrying two unconscious targets, how could they possibly be a match for the two of them?
"Krul, go for the mission target first! We can deal with these ants slowly later."
"I know. I actually quite liked Mika, but since it's Lord Crowley's command, I have no choice but to let him die!"
Mitsuba's demon markings appeared on her body as she slammed her axe into the ground.
"Ghost Domain!"
Demonic Aura spread, and Hungry Ghost class imps emerged from the Demonic Aura, pouncing fearlessly on Krul and Horn.
Yoichi also drew his bow.
"Moonlight Rhyme, pierce them!"
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