Su Yuzu's afternoon class was 'Reconnaissance Theory'.
By the time class ended, it was already 5:30. When she walked out of the academic building, the sky outside was already nearing evening.
The alluring girl stood at the intersection in front of the academic building.
That leisurely and quiet appearance made it seem as if she had been waiting for a long time.
"Kujou-senpai..." Watching the girl's eager eyes looking towards her, Su Yuzu was actually a bit surprised.
She had expected Kujou Katora to arrive at Keigunen Private Academy recently, but when the girl actually stood prettily in front of her, she still felt surprised.
Kujou Katora had that standard 'mature lady' figure. Good curves, long slender legs. It just so happened she had that slight 'eccentric fashion sense'.
A short combat jacket that could only cover half her chest, form-fitting hot pants, leather boots of unequal length, and Kujou Katora's almost signature full-body black silk stockings.
Even in a game, this would be a top-tier illustration. Thrown into reality, especially in a high school like Keigunen Private Academy, it was simply a killer move.
Just standing in front of the academic building, Kujou Katora attracted pairs of eyes that looked as if they were about to sink into her.
However... just when your eyes were really about to sink in, upon seeing the girl's scarlet, gentle yet dangerous eyes, you would suddenly be scared into a shiver, cold sweat seeping out from your back.
The tempting girl stood atop a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. She was like a dangerous and beautiful poisonous plant. In the hearts of the naive students of Keigunen Private Academy, she took root and sprouted, but also grew poisonous thorns, dangerous enough to make people stop in their tracks.
But... such a beautiful poisonous plant instantly retracted all the thorns on her body, blossoming with a considerate-to-the-point-of-death smile towards the direction of the academic building.
Some unconvinced boys prepared to see who exactly was the holy being coming out of the academic building. Someone who could make such a dangerous and beautiful figure openly pledge her heart.
The result... they saw a girl of equally awe-inspiring grace slowly walking out amidst a crowd of girls.
Black short hair cut clean and neat, just reaching her shoulders, revealing her ears. The refreshing short hair and lips with transparent glaze appeared decisive and full of charm.
The awe-inspiring girl was the type who appealed to both men and women. But the most critical thing... was still the girl's almost signature crimson eyes.
Soga.
Then it's fine.
Su Yuzu walked forward gracefully, watching Kujou Katora waiting at the intersection, smiling and saying goodbye to the classmates who were asking her about 'Reconnaissance Theory'.
"Kujou-senpai."
"Lady Yuzu."
Very good—
The two addressed each other in their own ways.
The dangerous mature lady who was dazzling just a moment ago, attracting all the attention of the boys and girls in front of the academic building just by standing there. When standing in front of Su Yuzu, she instantly became as obedient as a puppy.
She even wished she could attach a chain to the collar on her neck, and then hand the other end of the chain to the girl.
Su Yuzu, holding a stack of textbooks, did not hold Kujou Katora's hand. The two walked slowly along the tree-lined street. Walking carelessly under the shade of the trees, the two chatted sporadically.
"Kujou-senpai has been waiting for a long time, right?"
"Not long." That was what she said, but Kujou Katora felt that after getting close to Miss Yuzu, her heart was already almost fervent.
Compared to waiting from yesterday's arrival at Keigunen Private Academy until this afternoon, and the ten days and nights since she left Miss Yuzu. The one hour, forty minutes, and twenty-something seconds waiting in front of the academic building was indeed not long.
"Then... is Kujou-senpai here at Keigunen this time for the matter of the Aberrant?"
"Originally, it was like that."
"Originally?"
"Un, originally." Kujou Katora nodded. "The Aberrant event at Keigunen seems to have already concluded."
"Coming over at this time is just for the aftermath."
Kujou Katora pouted, gesturing for Su Yuzu to look behind them.
Hayabusa, looking like she had lost the will to live, was following closely behind the two.
As Kujou Katora's adjutant, she had the responsibility to follow Kujou Katora. But... looking at her superior and Miss Yuzu who were intimate enough to almost rub shoulders, Miss Hayabusa always felt she was going to witness something again.
"Troublesome things like aftermath cleanup are generally fine for Hayabusa to handle."
"I am only responsible for solving the frontal confrontation."
Kujou Katora's gaze fell completely on the girl beside her. The girl's neck lines were delicate and soft, appearing so white and tender even under the illumination of the yellowish streetlights. But what made Kujou Katora feel most at ease was the scent on the girl.
When close to Su Yuzu, that fresh scent on the girl slowly wafted into her nose. Kujou Katora smelled it and felt the scent was right, it was Miss Yuzu alright, and instantly felt a sense of settling down.
The restless heart slowly settled.
Without hiding anything from Su Yuzu, Kujou Katora straightforwardly stated her next action, "Ms. Saionji..."
She suddenly realized again that it was better not to mention Teacher Saionji regarding the next action. Anyway, as long as Miss Yuzu understood her meaning.
"We investigated that that Aberrant did not descend from corruption, nor was it bred from the Abyss... but was man-made."
"That is a taboo that cannot be violated."
"The laboratory that manufactured that Aberrant has betrayed humanity."
Speaking of this, the corners of the girl's mouth grinned. Kujou Katora smiled grimly, as if talking about something that excited her.
Then... she restrained the excitement in front of Su Yuzu again, transforming back into an obedient appearance.
"I am here to say goodbye to Lady Yuzu."
[Ding—] As Kujou Katora's voice fell, the familiar mechanical female voice sounded in Su Yuzu's ear.
[Part.9 - First Shadow of Catastrophe]
[The dark clouds gathering over the city are gradually stirring up a storm. The holy radiance will eventually fade, and darkness will invade once again.]
[Your Operator Kujou Katora has already discovered the tip of the iceberg of this huge conspiracy and is preparing to go to the "Epiphany Manufacture" laboratory to find out the truth.]
[As the center of this storm, your choice is—]
[Option 1: Wait at Ease.]
[The holy radiance has not yet faded. The safety of Kujou Katora, who possesses the "Loyal Dog's Collar", can also be guaranteed.]
[Before the storm arrives, making ample preparations is the best choice.]
[Mission Reward: Intermediate Combat Records.]
[Option 2: Storm Striker.]
[Although the holy radiance has not yet faded, it is already crumbling under the invasion of darkness.]
[Since the storm has not yet arrived, then I shall go towards the storm.]
[Mission Requirement: Follow Kujou Katora out of the Tokyo metropolitan area and go to the "Epiphany Manufacture" laboratory to find out the truth.]
[Mission Reward: "Holy Relic - Evil. Taboo of the Fate Twins".]
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