The underground laboratory of Tachibana Dessert Shop.
Staring at a pair of bloodshot eyes, Rigao Lu held up his trembling fingers and shook them for a long time. Finally, he gritted his teeth and pressed the Enter key hard.
"Snapped!"
And almost at the moment Hidaka Midori pressed the button...
"Sizzling--sizzling! Sizzling--cracking, banging, banging, banging--!"
A strong sound of electricity and subsequent explosions like firecrackers suddenly sounded on the body of the armored sound blade connected to various lines.
But this did not scare Hidaka Midori.
She took off the radiation-proof glasses on the bridge of her nose and stared at the armored sound blade that was emitting unusually frequently with her dark-rimmed eyes, filled with the madness unique to scientific researchers.
That desperate, all-or-nothing aura is simply intimidating.
She is conducting her final experiments in strengthening the armored Soundblade.
An experiment that... would be the "last" in every sense of the word.
Because after this time, if you don't succeed, you will become a benevolent person.
so……
How did she get to this point?
This has to start from three days ago.
From the moment he received the task of "liberating and strengthening the armored sound blade", Midori Hidaka knew that this was not a simple task.
You must know that the Armored Sound Blade is not only the strongest achievement of the warrior organization in the field of sonic weapons, but it is also a weapon whose strength has exceeded human limits.
Therefore, how easy is it to build on such a foundation and hit a new all-time high within a few days?
Normally, if anyone dared to give her a project like this, she would just give it up.
But who said now is a special period?
Not only did Rigao Lu not give up, but he was still working hard without sleep.
However, the Armored Sound Blade was so perfect, fully worthy of the title of the highest weapon crystallization in the history of the Warriors Organization. Even though she tried many methods, she could not increase its strength even a little bit more...
"Depend on!"
It really hasn’t gotten stronger at all!
The mental pressure accumulated through endless high-intensity experiments has long since made Hidaka Midori abandon all her ladylike reserve and become extremely irritable.
But at this time, another news came from above, saying that the time for the decisive battle has arrived, and now is the "Deadline". If it is not delivered, it will not be used!
Use...no...on...
"Hehe, hehehe..."
Rigao Lu was silent for a moment and then smiled.
"Ah, I understand..."
With a collapse-like smile on his face, Hidaka Midori integrated the most risky plans he had imagined, and decided to give the Armored Sound Blade a big one at once.
"If that's the case, then you can't blame me."
Didn’t it say “If we don’t deliver the goods, we won’t be able to use them anymore”?
In other words, doesn't this mean "if it is no longer useful, there is no need to exist"?
"Na..."
With a rather sweet smile, Hidaka Midori gently stroked the armored sound blade.
"Tell me, do I understand it correctly?"
She looked like she was treating a very cherished treasure, gentle and loving, but as soon as she finished speaking, she began to densely connect the lines to the body of the armored sound blade, and she continued to speak while returning them. .
"What is perfection...a perfection that can no longer be improved? Is it really the perfection you want?"
"You must also hate your current state of being unable to become stronger, right?"
"Don't worry, I'm here to help you."
"It's just a process, a little..."
"...It hurts a little."
"..."
"..."
"Well, you still have to take a little risk."
…
Time returns to the present.
Hidaka Midori stared closely at the armored sound blade connected by many lines on the experimental table. What was reflected in his black eyes was the flashing current and sparks. What he heard in his ears was a continuous sound. Vibrations and explosions.
And then at this moment...
"boom!"
A violent explosion suddenly occurred on the armored sound blade.
Rigao Lu subconsciously raised his hands to cover his face.
Smoke filled the air.
It was quiet.
There was no more sizzling sound of electricity, no more popping sound of sparks.
[Failed……? ]
Hidaka Midori thought in a daze.
But the next moment, a series of crisp chirps suddenly sounded in the laboratory, which was extremely lively.
Hidaka Midori, who was extremely familiar with the sound shikigami, reacted immediately.
Those are the voices of the sound gods!
"Success?"
As soon as she thought of this, she quickly waved her palms to disperse the smoke of the explosion while stepping forward.
The smoke was quickly cleared away...
But that was not because of Hidaka Midori's actions, but because of some invisible fluctuations in the smoke that spread to all directions, pushing the smoke away.
This allowed Hidaka Midori to clearly see the scene covered by the smoke.
The experimental table was completely black, and all the circuits were destroyed in the previous explosion. Only the armored sound blade was still intact, floating quietly in the air, exuding an energy that could be clearly felt without the need for instruments, just by getting close. Clear sound waves.
The fluctuations emitted by the armored sound blade can even directly activate the sleeping sound shikigami, and surround the sound shikigami as if they are guarding the lord.
"Succeeded..."
It's obvious that it has become stronger...and not just a little bit stronger!
Rigao Lu was stunned for a moment, then immediately clasped his hands and shouted with extremely joyful laughter: "I succeeded!"
"Yes, congratulations, you succeeded."
Congratulations came from behind at the right time.
"Thanks……"
After Hidaka Lu answered subconsciously, he couldn't help but look stunned.
Wait, why does this voice sound so familiar?
By the way, is there anyone else here besides me?
When did the person come?
When she came to her senses, she immediately turned around.
"Hitoshi!?"
After rubbing his eyes vigorously to confirm that it was not an hallucination, Hidaka Midori immediately showed an expression of surprise and confusion.
"Why are you here...ah! Could it be that..."
Halfway through his words, Hidaka Midori suddenly realized something.
"Is this sword for you?"
"Yes, that sword was prepared for Uncle Xiang."
The one who answered was not Hidaka Hitoshi standing in front of Hidaka Midori, but Tokiwa Shogo standing at the door.
Outside the door is an endless desert of time, in which the crimson Zio-Liner time train is parked quietly. The train cabin door is open. In front of the cabin door, Tsukuyomi in a white dress quietly watches over Tokiwa Shogo who is standing at the door of the laboratory.
Tokiwa Shougo was seen looking at Hidaka Midori, raising his hands to applaud her and congratulate her.
"Reforging the strongest sword, a swordsmith who transcends history, and the only strongest ghost who can wield this strongest sword, it's really...Best Match!"
Tokiwa Shougo sighed from the bottom of his heart.
"Auntie Xiaolu, you and Uncle Xiang are truly a match made in heaven!"
With such straightforward words, Hidaka Midori was embarrassed to praise him.
Hidaka Hitoshi laughed heartily.
"Hahaha - it's true."
Then, he slowed down and spoke gently to Hidaka Midori.
"Xiao Lu, you have completed your mission and can rest peacefully.
“Have a good sleep.
"Next, leave it to me."
"Hitoshi..." Hidaka Midori.
"rest assured!"
Hitoshi Hidaka turned his palms on the side of his head and pointed forward. With a familiar gesture, he assured Hidaka Midori with a smile.
"Hey~~I am someone who has practiced."
