Yoshino and Ellen Mira Mathers, clad in their Realizer Units, did not immediately engage in combat after meeting in the corridor. They observed each other from a distance. This Ellen was the most formidable enemy in date a live, besides Isaac.
Her Territory's precision was the highest among all Magicians, her strength when manipulating the Realizer Unit was the strongest, and she feared no threat. Moreover, as the 'Strongest Magician,' she had her own dedicated CR-UNIT, which was platinum-white. Yoshino now carefully observed the decorations on her opponent, and couldn't help but feel a slight, pretty blush.
The Realizer Units in this world were very similar to the mechs in Infinite Stratos, both providing immense power by encasing the wearer in machinery. However, the people in this world wore much more revealing outfits than the girls in the Infinite Stratos world. At the time, due to the battle, she hadn't paid much attention, but now, observing closely, she noticed this issue.
In her previous life, when she watched the Infinite Stratos anime, the characters wearing IS equipment had no restrictions on what they wore underneath, whether it was a school uniform or a bodysuit. These clothes did not hinder the IS's activation.
Furthermore, when an IS activated, the armor covered a large area. However, the Realizer Units in date a live, regardless of their grade, were a bit... how to put it, like swimwear.
Lower-grade Realizer Units, like those worn by the AST when pursuing Spirits, were still somewhat decent, not too revealing, just appearing simple. But the higher the grade of the Realizer Unit, the more revealing it became.
Ellen's current Realizer Unit perfectly confirmed Yoshino's observation; it could be said that the fabric covering crucial areas was simply too little, looking like she was just wearing a bikini with mechanical armor over it. Could it be that they...
"Don't you feel ashamed?
Wearing something so revealing. Or do you have some strange interest?" Shiina directly spoke Yoshino's thoughts, making the originally serious atmosphere turn strange. Ellen, who had initially looked disdainful, now showed an annoyed expression.
Ellen had originally come to this sub-base to collect new research data on Spirits, but she hadn't expected to encounter an attack. Because this base contained an important Spirit, the thought of losing the Spirit would have a certain impact on Westcott's plan.
Therefore, Ellen quickly got up, changed into her Realizer Unit, and came to provide support. However, on her way, she detected a powerful energy signature and followed the Realizer Unit's instructions to the energy reaction location, where she encountered one of the attackers, the Spirit: Hermit.
Knowing all the information about Spirits, she knew that the Hermit in front of her had a comprehensive danger rating of only B.
If Ellen had seen her before, she would have directly subdued her. However, seeing the world of ice behind the Hermit, Ellen didn't believe that her strength was as simple as the data suggested. Based on her experience fighting Spirits and her developed sense of danger, this Spirit was even more dangerous than the "Worst Spirit."
Just as she was on guard, the doll in the other party's hand instantly broke her composure. She looked at Yoshino angrily, feeling that she was being humiliated. She had never been spoken to like this before; all her enemies feared her. Besides Westcott, no one dared to say such things to her, causing her to instantly draw out her beam sabers.
"Eh? Did Shiina say something wrong?
Look at yourself now, doesn't it just look like a bikini with mechanical armor over it? And even bikinis aren't as revealing as what you're wearing now. Plus, you don't seem to mind your current appearance at all. Don't you have some special interests?
Hehehe~"
Shiina laughed maliciously, watching Ellen's expression gradually darken, her mischievousness rising again.
"It seems your attire is probably to seduce your behind-the-scenes BOSS, right? Oh my~ I didn't expect someone who calls herself the 'Strongest Magician' to just be a woman eager to get married.
Oh, no, wait~
I think you're probably so pure that you haven't even touched a boy's hand yet, right? You're still just a maiden.
Ah~ This is big news! I wonder what people would think if they knew our 'Strongest Magician' is actually such a cute person." Shiina's words made Yoshino's small face begin to twitch. Seeing Ellen trembling all over, Yoshino knew it was from anger. It could be said that every word from Shiina was like a sharp sword, piercing her.
Ellen looked at Shiina furiously. What did it know?
When she first wore such clothes, she was very shy too! It was just that the designers at the time said that such clothes would allow her to move more conveniently, which would make it easier to deal with Spirits. Moreover, in battle, she didn't have much time to care about her clothes. Every girl in the team wore similarly revealing clothes. So, she gradually got used to it. But now…
Ellen glared at Shiina with fiery eyes, gripping the beam saber in her hand and instantly boosting the propulsion system of her Manifestation Device, making her appear in front of Yoshino in an instant.
Seeing Yoshino, who hadn't reacted yet, Ellen's eyes showed a glimmer of success. With the Manifestation Device's propulsion, she swung the beam saber in her hand with full force, intending to incapacitate the opponent with one blow. However, an armor formed of ice suddenly appeared on Yoshino's body, enveloping her, and she swung her slender fist to strike Ellen's beam saber.
The two attacks collided, and intense sparks flew between the fist and the beam saber. Just as Ellen was about to increase the intensity of her attack, her body suddenly felt a chill.
Sensing an inexplicable danger, Ellen immediately retreated forcefully, maintaining distance from Yoshino. In the next moment, she saw ice spikes suddenly appear on the ground, piercing the exact spot where she had just been. If she hadn't dodged, she would probably have been hit by the opponent by now.
"What powerful defense and offense, your current strength is completely inconsistent with the intelligence, Hermit. But since you have the guts to attack DEM Industries, then I will make you stay here!!" For Westcott's goal, Ellen decided to keep Yoshino here.
"Frozen Armor (Siryon)... If you have such an idea, then why don't you try it. Now I'm going to let you know that you, the 'Strongest Magician,' are nothing special." Yoshino's eyes emitted different lights. Want to make her stay? Then you'll have to see if you have the strength.
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