On the way, Krul asked her questions.
Luke was stunned for a moment, then replied with a smile, "What? Are you unhappy that I didn't take advantage of you?"
Krul chuckled, "It's just that you feel a bit like a stranger to me today."
Luke shrugged and told Krul the news that Lacus and René had obtained.
"I was just wondering if there are any limits to Shinoa Hiragi's ability, such as the number, effect, interval, and so on."
Krul thought about it and felt that this indeed required attention. After all, she was using and manipulating all the demons. Many demons had special abilities that were very bizarre. If Shinoa Hiragi obtained all those abilities and combined them, it would be very troublesome.
Krul still remembered that one of Rig's subordinates had a cursed gear called the dimensional gun, which could achieve teleportation between two locations. Even Luke had mentioned wanting to play with that gun more than once.
Thinking of this, Krul asked, "Can she also control my brother?"
Luke nodded affirmatively.
Krul's face showed wariness. If Shinoa Hiragi still chose to be an enemy of the Vampires, she would be a very difficult opponent.
Shortly after, Krul and Luke arrived at the area where Yuichiro was. Scanning the surroundings, they found that they were the last group to arrive.
At this moment, Yuichiro was fighting Guren. The other Progenitors had no intention of stepping forward and were just quietly watching the battle. On the battlefield, the two figures crossed paths, blades flashing as the sound of metal clashing rang out. The surrounding ground was also affected by their battle, with cracks appearing one after another.
After an unknown number of rounds, Yuichiro instantly activated his full Demon Transformation. Demon horns grew from his head in an instant, and his speed increased significantly. The frequency of his double-sword strikes became faster and faster. His figure was like a black whirlwind raging across the battlefield. Guren's Vampire armament was a katar worn on his right hand. Facing the densely attacking japanese swords, he could only barely defend.
Luke couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"It's like he's possessed by Kirito; our protagonist is being forced to use Starburst Stream."
Krul had some memory of it. Luke had shown her that light novel. The angel thought in her heart, "Yuichiro's strength has increased quite a bit."
Finally, Guren made a mistake and couldn't block Yuichiro's next strike in time, looking like he was about to be cut in half. Urd appeared on the battlefield at some unknown point, drawing his sword to block Yuichiro's attack. However, before his blade could touch Yuichiro's, a disc condensed from black light appeared out of thin air, blocking the attack while simultaneously dividing the battlefield.
Krul lowered her hand and looked calmly at the field. Although Urd could have saved Guren even if Krul hadn't acted, Krul's move was truly full of style!
Seeing everyone else's gaze turn toward Krul, Luke felt proud: "My Krul is amazing!"
Urd and Guren returned to the Progenitor team. Guren was somewhat unwilling.
"I lost. If that monster hadn't bitten a chunk of flesh out of my waist and it hadn't healed yet, I..."
Under Urd's gaze, Guren ultimately chose not to say any more.
Yuichiro now held two swords, facing the Progenitors alone. His breathing was a bit ragged, but his eyes revealed a hint of determination.
Yuichiro's attack being blocked was within his expectations. After all, the other Progenitors wouldn't just stand by and watch him hack a Progenitor to death. However, that black disc that suddenly divided the battlefield... he felt some doubt in his heart; it looked familiar, like he had seen it somewhere recently.
"Yu, isn't this..."
Mika's voice rang out in Yuichiro's mind.
"Yeah, it looks like something created with the power the Progenitor used in my memories."
Yuichiro remembered where he had seen such power.
Yuichiro turned his gaze toward the source of the power, Krul. He frowned and stared for a while, then his brow suddenly cleared, looking as if he understood.
"Oh! I get it! This is the method Luke mentioned to increase my strength! They must have mastered that energy and want to teach me, then have me join them! Yes, it must be that!"
Listening to Yuichiro's explanation, Mika couldn't help but sigh at Yuichiro's ability to overthink things, but he felt that these Progenitors wouldn't have such thoughts.
Unbelievably, it was actually quite close! Luke and the others did want Yuichiro to accept the Progenitor's power and then join their plan.
Urd then questioned Yuichiro: "Why did you fight your way in?"
Yuichiro returned his swords to their sheaths, but his hands didn't leave the hilts as he looked toward Luke.
"Luke sent someone to get me."
Urd snorted coldly and stared at Yuichiro with narrowed eyes. Yuichiro suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
"I'm asking, why did you fight your way in?"
Yuichiro answered as if it were obvious.
"Heh, I explained my purpose to your people from the start, but I was looked down upon. He attacked me directly—am I not allowed to resist?"
Yuichiro wasn't afraid of a falling out. From the current situation, Guren's attack just now seemed more like a test. Plus, the fact that Urd was still giving him a chance to explain showed that he was indeed very important to some plan of the Vampires.
Hearing Yuichiro's words, the Progenitors all had lines of black on their foreheads. Their reports all said Yuichiro was the one chasing and killing Vampires; where did it look like passive defense? Even if there were some who didn't know their own strength, they were a tiny minority.
You've got it backwards, kid!
Rig didn't want to bicker too much over such matters, nor did he want to hold Yuichiro accountable. Once the research was complete, these Vampires eliminated by cursed gears would all be resurrected as angels to live again.
"Let's talk business. Our reason for needing you is very simple: because the Progenitor specifically asked for you."
Yuichiro's expression changed, clearly not quite understanding. The Progenitor specifically asked for him? To do what?
Rig smiled: "I'll take you to see the Progenitor first. We can talk on the way."
Yuichiro shook his head with a cautious look: "Why should I trust you? I came here just to see what you're up to."
Rig's smiling expression gradually faded into calmness. He didn't explain further; as long as he saw the Progenitor, everything would fall into place.
"In that case, let the Progenitor come to see you."
Shortly after he said this, an iron cage was brought over by several Lower-ranking Vampires. The somewhat translucent Progenitor was locked inside, but the spells and chains previously placed on him were gone at some point.
Rig only just noticed this and couldn't help but frown. Could this specially made iron cage really hold him?
He looked at Krul, who also clearly didn't know why it was like this. When she obtained her power, the restrictions on the Progenitor were still there.
Meanwhile, Shinoa Hiragi, who was hiding in the shadows using the special ability of a demon, had a shocked expression. The Progenitor had actually split off a clone? Shinoa Hiragi hurriedly dove into her Sea of Consciousness and tried to lower her psychological barriers, finding no resistance.
Looking at the equally translucent Progenitor in her Sea of Consciousness, Shinoa Hiragi frowned.
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