The archers who advanced deeper into the hideout encountered the second enemy line and once again engaged in a fierce shootout, but unlike the shootout at the entrance, there was no immediate conclusion.
The members of Hachiku's rest have built a barricade in the aisle in front of the workshop, and while entering and exiting the workshop, they use powerful firearms to violently resist.
The archers were helpless as they collected as many bullets as they could and continued to set up barrages to keep them from approaching.
"You're trying to buy time."
Makoto muttered while leaning his back against the wall at the corner of the aisle. Shin only shoots a little bit at first, and after that he doesn't try to shoot at all. As expected of Makoto, he didn't jump out into the rain of bullets that was different from before.
"What are you buying time for! Is it to let these guys escape from the back door!?"
Takahiko, who was fighting with only a gun out of his horn, shouted the question.
"I guess it's to buy time until the toy is finished. Well, if you can strengthen your defense that much, it's a stalemate. It doesn't seem like they have any intention of aggressively attacking it either."
"Toys? Do you remember hearing those words before?"
Just when Yumio asked the truth, the gunshots from the other party stopped.
"Don't come"
When Makoto muttered a word, he casually threw himself out of the corner.
"It might be a feint.
While saying that, Takahiko followed after Makoto and stepped into the space where countless bullets had been flying.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work-- because it was completed earlier than I thought--. Then everyone please run away from the back door."
(This voice is...)
A bouncy voice that felt familiar to my ears. However, upon hearing that voice, something cold ran down Yumio's spine.
"what up!?"
Mika's expression became suspicious when she saw the bow man who remained there alone and didn't try to move.
"I don't know either, but I'm scared, this."
As Makoto said, if it was true that he was still a test subject and that he would be used as a sample again, he intended to fight with Junko, but Junko himself appeared and disappeared. Hearing the voice before seeing it made the bow man shudder. Your instincts are telling you aloud. Don't fight.
Desperately suppressing his fear, the archer leans forward from the corner. Takahiko and Makoto remove the barricade blocking the passage. Mika looked at us worriedly. There is no figure of the important person.
(It's been a long time since I've felt this much fear... It's been a long time since I fell into a back alley and fought a life-threatening battle for the first time. But the quality is fundamentally different from that fear.)
There was a large backpack on Yumio's back. He puts it on the floor and keeps his mouth wide open. Inside was a number of firearms held in the hands of the members who died during the battle at the entrance earlier. It's like a submachine gun or an assault rifle.
"I want you to help me too."
Calling out to Yumio, Takahiko threw the box placed in the aisle to the side and opened it.
Makoto was the first to pass through the collapsed barricade and enter the workshop. Takahiko and Mika follow, and finally Yumio enters the workshop.
"Hey, hey, welcome. The final boss battle, Hajimaru!"
Junko welcomed her with her arms wide open and a carefree smile.
"Hey? What is that perverted thing... It's a persimmon."
Rather than looking at Junko, Takahiko's eyes turned to Kakinuma, who had been transformed into a monster behind her.
"Wow, it's cute as ever. This."
Yumio calls out to Junko, who calms down her breathing and resumes for the first time in years, with a smile on her face as well. Even after so many years, she still looks like a lovely and beautiful girl.
"Ah, thank you very much..."
Junko was embarrassed by the truth and scratched her cheek.
"Yumio-kun's atmosphere has changed a lot. His face is still childish, but his aura is starting to feel like a veteran soldier."
"Ahahaha, people often say that it's like painting a picture of harmlessness to humans and animals. Yes."
While joking, Yumio notices that his legs are still trembling. His instincts are warning again. I don't want to go any further than that. I don't want to get involved with the girl in front of me anymore.
After surviving ten years of carnage, he was more afraid of the crimson-eyed girl in front of her than ever before. He is said to be a revolutionary of a generation, and he has become a major hero on a global scale.
"No, it's precisely because he's survived through the turbulence that he's become so sensitive to life-threatening dangers." The danger of life is always around, but the danger signal buzzer has never sounded so loud.
(But you know, I have this fear because I have the will to fight this child from now on. If possible, I'd like to avoid fighting him.)
"I've already known how to overcome fear for ten years." Everyone who lives in this world has fear, and because they can come to terms with fear, they can live in a world where death is next to them.
"You said that you heard all the stories from Mr. Makoto who was there. You said that it was your guidance that I tried to destroy the rest of the broken bamboo. Is that true?"
"Yeah. It's true."
In response to Yumio's question, Junko simply affirmed with her smile.
"Hmmm. So, for what purpose do you do that?"
"Even if a mad scientist asks such a question, it's just a desire for research and playfulness. Should I talk about the purpose of the research itself?"
Junko jumps up behind her and sits on one of her containers. She doesn't even have a run-up and she easily jumps over 2 meters.
"I'd rather be an Olympic athlete than a scientist."
Takahiko muttered.
"I have been researching the supernatural for hundreds of years. Even though it should be fine, I wonder why they don't notice it.Well, there was also the reason that until 10 years ago, information was manipulated in every country, and it was regarded as a kind of fantasy delusion."
"Is it true that you created all the supernatural powers in the back alleys?"
"Ahaha, no matter what, it's not."
Junko strangely denied Yumio's question.
"Gods, ghosts, magic, demons, demons, the world after death, other worlds, reincarnation, and so on, why do you think humans have such invisible paranormal realms in their heads? Just a wish or something. It's not a fantasy, but it's because genes, souls, or both know that they exist, isn't it?Instinct to pray to God, instinct to fear the dead, instinct to yearn for illusions, these is all an instinct of the human creature, and I believe it is the key that unlocks the power that lies dormant within us. The more people you have, the easier it is to open the door to that sleeping power."
"Hmmmm. It's also connected to the story that people who desire great power and people who are desperate to live are gathered with rumors like urban legends and used as test subjects."
Yumio was saved because Junko's story was long. In the meantime, the bow man can calm him down.
"Well, there are people who are born with special abilities, or who wake up with some kind of trigger, or who train and master the form of art and draw out their power, but that kind of thing is only a small part. It's limited. I've been searching for a way to awaken the power that is dormant within people more freely and easily so that anyone can easily acquire it."
"Hmmmm, so that's your purpose. What an amazing thing."
"Takahiko seemed impressed." I can't understand or sympathize with why Junko wants such a thing, but I can admire the scale of her purpose.
"Well, I guess that's one of the purposes..."
Junko moves her legs around and for some reason gives an ambiguous smile.
"But if that research bears fruit, it seems the world will become very chaotic..."
And the bow man.
"It sounds interesting, isn't it?
Junko let out a small sigh while still keeping her smile on her face.
"Like you guys, I've tried giving supernatural powers to tens of thousands of people, but I don't really know how to make sure it works. But most of the time they die from strange side effects, or their lifespans are greatly shortened, or they're just powers that don't matter.Well, as I said before, you Ya Mika-chan is just a product of chance, or just the original talent has sprouted.There must be something that hasn't been clarified.I want to elucidate it.Clear scientific I want to find out the reason
"I understand Junko-chan's purpose in life, but I don't understand the reason why we and Hatake's rest are intertwined. According to what I heard from Shin-kun, it's a stage to measure my power, but this Shouldn't it have been better if it didn't have to be roundabout?"
If you really want to use yourself as a research material again, you can capture it more quickly and force the experiment.
"It's good because it's intentionally roundabout. Rather than letting things go as easily as you want, I feel like it's better to be in an unpredictable state. Prepare a stage and don't hand over the script to the main characters. Don't you think it's interesting to have a play ad-lib performed? Is that my hobby?But even this play is because I have my own principles and beliefs.It's impressive to the survivors. It will be a great memory, of course for me too.I'm making those memories."
(Making memories...)
Hearing Junko's story, Yumio felt dizzy for a moment. He's taken so many lives into his own hands, toyed with the lives of others, and is serious about the words stage, theater, and making happy memories.
(It's evil. It's nothing but evil that should be defeated. I'm a child who gave me... power, a new way of life. I was grateful and respected...)
There was anger, but more than that, the regret, sadness, and helplessness swirled inside Yumio.
"Is that so? I understand."
Yumio made up his mind.
"Mr. Makoto, who is there, said that he didn't like me being a research material for Junko-chan, so he would help me. I will break the curse with my own hands."
The bow man pulls out his gun and points it at Junko who is sitting on top of the container.
To be honest, I didn't want to end up fighting with Junko, to whom I owe a great debt. However, what came out of Junko's mouth was the worst thing that Yumio had imagined. He is an unforgivable existence that will never be recognized among bow men. It's bad no matter how you look at it. It cannot be overlooked.
"I see. I thought it would be like that. So, what are you going to do? Mr. Makoto."
Standing on top of the container, Junko smiled and turned her gaze towards her.
"Isn't this the most unpleasant development for you?"
"No problem.
Makoto quickly jumped in front of Yumio and got in between him and Junko. Seeing this, Takahiko also raised his gun. The point of the muzzle is of course true.
"I see. After all, are you on Junko's side?"
The bow man smiles at Makoto. He expected this development as well, so it's no surprise.
"For the time being, my role includes protecting this guy.
Makoto spoke like it was someone else's problem.
"It's unfortunate, but we have no choice but to deal with it together."
Will he be able to win against Makoto, who has outstanding combat power, Junko, who has powers that transcend human intelligence, and the monster with unknown power that Junko has brought with her? Bow man did not calculate such a situation. Anyway, I'm caught up in the feeling that I can't help but defeat Junko.
"It's unusual. To think that you would cooperate with me so easily."
Immediately after Junko said that, Makoto turned around and fired a shotgun at Junko. Junko had already moved to the edge of the container when she shot.
Neither Yumio nor Takahiko could follow his movements. It seemed like she had teleported and before she knew it, her location had changed.
"Oi oi? What are you doing, this guy? He's a busy guy, becoming an enemy or an ally."
Takahiko, who was pointing his gun at Makoto, was stunned. Just when he thought he had become an enemy again, he would shoot at Junko, and Takahiko couldn't decide whether it was okay to shoot Makoto.
"Nobody said they would cooperate. He's a wasteful man to be your toy. Let me get in the way of that as well."
Standing between Yumio and Junko, Makoto raises his hands and points a submachine gun at Yumio and a shotgun at Junko.
"Uhm, uh...you mean that? You want to prevent me from killing Junko-chan and also prevent Junko-chan from capturing me at the same time? uhm...probably? But, wouldn't it be very difficult? "
"Oh, it's hard. I have to take care of two idiots."
To the bow man who asked while laughing amusedly, Makoto replied with a clear sense of irritation instead of his usual uninspired voice.
"Hmm, I don't know what to do.
Takahiko gave a hesitant glance at Mika. Mika is staring at Junko with a dignified look on her face.
"You've grown, Shin-kun. Yeah, that's nice. That's a wonderful and interesting decision. Then, let's go to the last game again."
Junko jumped out of the container with a happy smile.
"Unfortunate transfer!"
However, the moment Junko jumps off, Mika screams, and Junko slips one leg at the point of her landing and hits her bottom. She transferred her misfortune, which had been stockpiled by deferring the misfortune earlier, to Junko through her current fate manipulation.
"Oh"
Junko looks at Mika in a surprising way while still wearing her butt mochi and says a word.
"Even if it's true, two talismans are a burden! It's not a joke! Junko! I'll be your partner!"
Mika pointed at Junko who had fallen over.
"True! Convince your body not to kill you! Say it again! Don't kill me!"
"I don't want to kill you either, but I can't guarantee it completely."
Shin threw away the submachine gun and aimed only the shotgun at the bow man. The bow man laughs again, wondering how he can get away with it without killing him.
"Persuading the body, something disgusting, isn't it?"
The bow man says.
"It's disgusting to think that way! You sexual harassment revolutionary! Hurry up and take it seriously!"
After giving Yumio a glance and shouting, Mika drew her gun and pointed her muzzle at Junko.
"Aitata... Mika-chan, are you going to give up the job I asked you to do? Is that okay?"
Junko asks with a laugh while waking up and slapping her white coat.
"No problem! This is what you want! Junko!"
"Hmm? My wish?"
"You gave me strength! On top of that, you advised me to become an ally of justice! I have a chance! Just say that I'm different and special! I'm doing a job that can be called an ally of justice! I intend to continue this way of life in the future, and that's both my wish and your wish!And the job of being an ally of justice...!」
Mika shoots Junko twice while she is talking.
"It's to get in the way of the bad guys!"
"I don't think it has anything to do with the abandonment of my request."
Junko dodged two bullets by shaking her body slightly. Her smile was still the same, and it was reflected in Yumio's eyes as if she had plenty of room.
"You were telling me that you were special or that you had a good chance… that's what it is.
The bow man was convinced that he was definitely saying the same thing to other mice. To be honest, he was happy when he was told that too, but he was disappointed when he heard Mika's words just now.
"It's the most powerful and effective kotodama to motivate kids like you guys. But hey, if you're motivated by that flattering phrase and get good results, it's just as expected. That's right."
Junko brushes her right hand lightly behind her. Kakinuma, who was behind her on the right, reacted to that and started to move.
"I wonder if three multiplied by one is just right."
"Huh? I can't believe I'm the monster Kakio's opponent~"
Takahiko let out a very disgusting voice and frowned.
"Phantom number 77377, Kakinuman.
"Huh? Are you supporting me? Even though you're my enemy?"
Junko smiled at her, and Takahiko happily returned her smile as he pointed his gun at Kakinuma.