Lancer did not believe the opponent possessed 'immortality.' Moreover, even if they did, it didn't mean they couldn't die, just that they were difficult to kill. Based on the previous example of 'The Owl,' the opponent must have a 'core,' but he didn't know why the core was relatively small and had not been discovered all this time, or it was possible that the opponent's 'core' was constantly moving, which was why he couldn't find it. If that was the case —
"Clang~!"
Starting from Lancer left hand, the originally black long rod began to be covered with red patterns. When it reached the top, the Kagune at the tip also began to writhe and finally transformed into a huge lance.
That's right, what Lancer asked Kimi Uikanae to manufacture was precisely a 'lance.' After all, he still hadn't had a handy lance until now. Astolfo's 'Touch-Me-Not' one before was very useful, but unfortunately, it was someone else's item, and he returned it to Astolfo after using it.
Because it was composed of Kagune, this lance, which was much longer than Lancer himself, was not heavy. He could even swing it with one hand, but this time, he chose to grip the handle with both hands. After all, what he needed to do next did not allow for the slightest mistake.
Almost at the moment Lancer activated his Quinque, everyone present focused their attention. It should be known that even Kureo Mado had never seen Lancer use his Quinque, and this was the second SSS-rated Quinque in the CCG Japan Branch.
Everyone only saw Lancer body slightly crouch down, his armpit bracing the shaft, and his hands gripping the handle, then —
"Bang!!"
Accompanied by the ground cracking, Lancer figure instantly disappeared from everyone's sight. Then, they saw 'Noro's' body being sliced apart, but this was not the end. Lancer, who had appeared behind the opponent at some point, braced his right foot against the ground and stomped down fiercely with his left foot again.
"Bang!!"
At a speed that normal human dynamic vision couldn't capture, Lancer seemed to turn into a flash of lightning, continuously running around Noro's body, and the opponent's body was also turned into fragments under Lancer attack. But at this moment, Lancer suddenly stopped, and everyone thought he had to rest because he was exhausted, but Lancer just stared solemnly at the 'fragments' that hadn't yet fallen in the air.
He was waiting! Waiting for the opponent's attack!
Noro, who had been cut into almost 16 equal pieces, seemed to notice Lancer halt. The Kagune near the thigh suddenly stabbed towards Lancer, followed closely by the other movable Kagune attacking Lancer, but Lancer was still there panting, looking as if he was about to be hit.
But at this moment, a joyful smile appeared on Lancer face.
He was right after all.
Although he didn't know how the opponent managed to control the other fragments even after their body was cut, there was no doubt that the core part had more effortless control, such as the piece near the crotch, which was also the first part to initiate an attack on him.
It sounds like a long time, but it was actually only a few seconds. The fragments that were suspended in the air began to fall. Once they landed on the ground, they would merge again, and it would be even more troublesome to find the target then.
From the moment he stopped, ice crystals continuously appeared on the ground at his heel. Without anyone noticing, two rough ice pillars had appeared at his heels. Now that he had found his target, he immediately used the fastest move among all his abilities.
「Death Charge」
The terrifying explosive power obtained at the cost of consuming a lot of physical strength instantly turned the ice condensed by the Rune spell into ice particles, as the ice couldn't withstand it, and he himself burst out with a speed even faster than before. If 'The Owl' and Kishou Arima's eyesight could barely keep up before, this time even they completely lost sight of Lancer.
Everyone only saw the previously flailing Kagune suddenly seeming to have hit a pause button…
"Clap~ Clap~ Clap~"
The Kagune, like rotten flesh, fell directly to the ground. It was only then —
"Bang!!!"
Accompanied by a loud noise, Lancer finally stopped completely.
And Lancer couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw the reddish-brown 'Kakuhou' at the bottom of the lance head, because a prompt he had been waiting for a long time appeared on the virtual screen in front of him —
「Ghoul Subjugator SS-rated Ghoul · Noro Subjugated」
「SS-rated Ghoul Subjugation Task Requirement Met (2 Ghouls)」
「Body Enhancement Commencing」
As the system prompt ended, Lancer instantly felt his muscles twitch, but it was only for an instant. After this strange feeling disappeared, he felt that his strength seemed to have increased, but it seemed to be a bit different from what he had imagined?
Undoubtedly, he was strengthened, but it was nowhere near 50%, was it?
When Lancer checked, he realized that the so-called 50% was actually based on his physical fitness when he received the task. While his mouth twitched, he let out a complicated sigh.
He had never forgotten this task that had never been completed. He had even considered whether to wait until he reached his limit to complete this task, so that he might be able to break through that limit through enhancement. However, after some internal struggle, he chose to give up. After all, compared to strengthening himself through such a trick, he cared more about the safety of his friends and teacher. It was impossible not to be disappointed to see this scene now, but he was more accepting.
After all, he didn't understand before, but now that he has experienced it again, he has figured out what the so-called 'enhancement' is. Simply put, it is to refine the essence of flesh and blood in the enemy's body and inject it into his body. And his current physical fitness is already not inferior to most S-rated Ghouls. When he becomes stronger, even completely draining an SSS-rated Ghoul may not be enough to replenish it. Thinking about it carefully, it is neither scientific nor magical.
Having settled a matter on his mind, Lancer once again picked up his long spear and rushed towards Kishou Arima and the others. Undoubtedly, Lancer had decided to turn 'The Owl' into his last sacrifice.
But what he didn't know was that while he was rushing towards Kishou Arima, a group of people had secretly landed from the cliff of Rushima Island. That area was too complex in terrain, so it was not included in the landing operation plan at the beginning. However, these 'people' easily climbed the cliff with the Kagune behind them. The man leading them nodded to the people wearing clown masks behind him after looking around.
"I've kept you waiting~ Rize"
He couldn't help but reveal a morbid smile after seeing everyone disappear.