Helvetica, who had been waiting right outside, greeted Aster as soon as he exited. "Mr. Aster, that took a while. How did it go?" He asked.
"Well, I'd say pretty good."
Aster gained backing without coming under the complete control of the government. It wasn't much, but it was still a small win for him. "But in four days... huh."
The stated date for his first "sharing of seed" was four days away when they signed their contracts, binding them by magic. It was too soon, in his opinion, but it'd happen in time either way, so he just agreed. Still better than it being straight tonight or tomorrow.
The two entered the elevator soon before going straight down to the ground floor.
"It's lunchtime, so how about I guide you to somewhere we can eat first before we head to the hotel you'd be staying at?" Helvetica smiled while he casually offered.
"Oh, yes, please! For some reason, after my body got promoted from skin and bones, I'm getting hungrier faster."
Rather than his energy efficiency, it was related more to his mind not getting used to his increased muscle mass. As such, it simply decided to use as much energy from his body as possible.
"I see. Then, I'll show you to my favorite restaurant!" Officer Helvetica claimed while giving a thumbs up and grinning.
Just as they were about to reach the door, however, his face suddenly changed. His eyes sharpened as his ears twitched before he grabbed Aster like a sack of potatoes and ran.
"Shit! How did they know?!" He cursed while rushing toward the entrance.
At the same time, Aster's ears picked up a weird whisper from among the hustle and bustle of the crowd.
"Tertie Flarre Spicht! Great Flame Lance!"
"Secundi Brais Skaal! Wind blade!"
*BOOOOM!* *SHIIIING!*
The floor right behind them suddenly exploded.
"HOLD TIGHT! CAREFUL NOT TO BITE YOUR TONGUE!"
Helvetica exclaimed before waving his other hand behind him, chanting a short spell. "Pene Tiroe Skild! Wall of Stone!"
As he did, a flat wall of rocks appeared, blocking the path of the flying wind blades aiming for them. However, due to the explosion, chaos quickly ensued.
*KYAAAAAH!*
Screams echoed from all over as the civilians began to run away from the place where the fight broke out.
*RIIING!* *RIIING!* *RIIING!*
At the same time, having detected illegal use of spells, the warning blares echoed deafeningly. Aster saw all of this while looking behind him, although his view was upside down as he was carried on Helvetica's shoulders.
'W-What's happening?!' Aster thought, confused.
While they ran, heading for the front entrance, more and more explosions echoed from behind. The tough-looking Wall of Stone spell didn't last more than five seconds under the constant barrage of spells from the two assailants!
"Shit!" Helvetica cursed before creating another wall. "Hang on! We're almost outside!"
"Urp...!"
Having his stomach pressed against his shoulders, Aster felt as if the content of his stomach was about to return. Fortunately, it was still empty, so nothing happened.
Officer Helvetica quickly reached outside and didn't hesitate before placing Aster down and facing toward the building once more.
"Quite bold of you to attack us right in the Gravenne Tower." He frowned before pulling the handgun from his holster. "Come out, you pests of the Anti-Human Movement!"
Soon, two figures came out of the tower's entrance. They moved naturally, stopping at the edge of the shadows over the giant building's roof. They were both wearing white cloaks, hiding their faces and figures.
*WEEEWWOOOO!* *WEEEWWOOOO!*
Just as they were standing there, police patrols came and reinforced Helvetica. Two officers were added, with one of them being another elf. One who looked familiar to Aster. "You are...!" She was the woman who gave him the scarf he's wearing!
"Commander, what's your status?" She asked in a soft whisper.
"I'm fine; we're uninjured. However, I used up my fifth-tier shields." He clarified immediately.
"Damn. Power enhancers?"
"Most likely."
As they were chatting, aiming their guns forward, the two enemies started to take off their cloaks. One of the two was in the shape of a weasel. A bipedal weasel at that. He looked more like a "monster" than a human.
The other one was a woman with red feathers around her body. Looking at her, Aster was reminded of harpies, but she was slightly different. She didn't have wings for hands!
The woman leaned forward, gazing at Aster while grinding her fangs. "Human...! Death to all humans!"
She shouted with her eyes burning with anger, hatred, and the desire to kill.
"...!"
Aster felt cold. It was his first time being faced with killing intent, after all. He was frozen in place, unable to move an inch!
"Mistelle! Protect Aster!"
"On it!"
Without wasting any more time, the police force finally moved. The female elf, Mistelle, turned around and came to Aster's side before lifting him up the same way Helvetica did and running away with him.
"YOU'RE NOT GETTING AWAY!"
But the weasel-looking man growled in anger. He waved his hands, activating another spell without restraint. "Kyuin Brais Sirreo Ambuor Nura Spicht!"
"Oh no!" Helvetica exclaimed, before waving his hand, and preparing a counterspell. "Higgit Tiroe Ambuor Gala Skild!"
They finished their chants at almost the same time, telling how fast Helvetica's chanting was compared to the enemy!
At that moment, a large wind lance, larger than a bus, appeared above the weasel-man's palm. When he threw it forward, it started flying straight toward Aster, who was being carried away by Mistelle.
However, it failed to reach them. A gigantic transparent shield with a glowing cross in the middle appeared, blocking the spear!
*BANG!* *BANG!* *BANG!*
The other officer, a rabbit man, fired his gun at the weasel. However, although all bullets hit directly, he didn't even flinch. "As expected, they're drugged!" The rabbit man exclaimed in chagrin.
Helvetica raised a hand, claiming with a loud voice. "Switch to spells, and delay until the hit squad arrives! We'll not let them have their way in here!"
"ROGER!"
After that, was a simple battle of attrition. They exchanged attacks and defenses several times, using up almost all the uses of their spells. Aster, brought to a safe distance, and hiding within one of the police cars. The female elf Mistelle was standing outside in front of the car, protecting it.
Aster watched the intense exchange of spells, one after another, and sighed in awe. He was wishing he could also do the same in the future!
"It's done!" Mistelle announced as she lowered her gun, looking up.
At that moment, two black pillars fell from the sky. Each pillar being five meters thick, and several dozen meters long, slammed right on top of the assailants.
*BOOOOM!* *RUUUUMBLE!*
The ground shook as the pillars fell, as if an earthquake occurred. On the scene, of the two members of the Anti-Human Movement, nothing but a red blot scattered on the ground was left of them.
Watching everything unfold from a safe location, Aster frowned. Anti-Human Movement, attempted assassination, and his having practically zero knowledge about the world.
"I should study everything I can about the current world, first and foremost." He declared to himself, his eyes glowing with a firm resolve.