ILLIMITABLE UNTIL DEATH

"Is it over?"

On the rooftop of a skyscraper some distance from Tokyo Sky Tree, a towering figure was gazing at the iron tower through the rain. It seemed as though the figure had just witnessed the battle that had unfolded on the tower, and spoke in a gravelly voice.

This imposing figure, though initially appearing male, was in fact a female. 

She was dressed in African-style fabric interwoven with red, yellow, and green, resembling a primitive tribal costume. 

The fabric bore a family crest and she carried a massive iron club in her hand.

On her head were a pair of horns reminiscent of evil spirits.

The towering female stood on the edge of the rooftop and, after a moment, turned to the petite figure beside her, kneeling on one knee with great respect.

"It seems the battle is over. The victor doesn't appear to be the Vampire, but rather the man who opposed her, Habi Sama."

The one being addressed by the imposing African-style female was none other than Habi, the Oni girl who Fang Li had considered the only one worth paying attention to during the Bandire.

At that moment, Habi, with her large, round eyes, was looking in the direction of Sky Tree, tilting her head, sucking on her finger, and looking very pleased.

"Habi… did not see wrong."

With a nasally, indistinct voice, Habi said with great joy.

"That person… is very strong."

"Habi… likes experts."

Habi seemed genuinely delighted by this.

As she observed Habi's reaction, the imposing female remained silent, but a third person present raised her head.

This person appeared to be around twelve years old, with a bored expression, silver long straight hair, and a stylish wide-brimmed hat adorned with peacock feathers. She held a European-style longbow that was taller than herself and carried a quiver on her back, the arrows arranged like a peacock's tail.

If Fang Li were here, he would certainly recognize this young girl.

For she was one of the two individuals who had attacked Fang Li in I-U, apart from Hilda.

One was a Chinese girl with a large machine gun.

The other was a Witch wielding a bow and possessing wind-based super abilities.

This young girl was the latter.

Her name was — Sarah Hood.

She was known as — "Typhoon Sarah."

"Did Hilda lose?" Sarah asked, with a tone almost identical to Reki's, lacking any rise or fall: "What should we do now? Yan?"

Hearing this, the imposing female known as Yan responded without hesitation.

"If possible, I would like to meet that man."

In an archaic manner, Yan said: "Someone who can attract Habi Sama's attention should be examined by me personally. How could I let it go?"

"Is that so?" Sarah said indifferently. "But it seems someone doesn't want to see us make a move against that man."

As soon as Sarah's words were spoken, Yan reacted, gripping her iron club, standing up, and casting a vicious glare at the entrance of the rooftop.

There, three people had appeared without notice.

"Sarah?"

One of the girls looked at Sarah, raising an eyebrow in surprise.

"So you're with these ghosts?"

The speaker was a girl who looked to be around Sarah's age, with black double ponytails, carrying a large machine gun, and dressed in a somewhat cute Qing dynasty Chinese outfit.

Precisely the third person who had targeted Fang Li in I-U—Koko.

Standing next to Koko was a male figure.

"It is an honor to meet the King of the Oni here."

The one speaking was a male with a smile that seemed to conceal a knife. He wore traditional court attire with elaborate embroidery, reminiscent of the garments worn by Chinese Han officials.

He was none other than Zhuge Jinghuan, who had represented Ranban and announced his allegiance to Grenada (servant) during the Bandire.

Seeing this person, Sarah's expression grew more serious, and Yan also displayed a look of vigilance.

Yan then stepped forward, glaring at Zhuge Jinghuan, and asked, "What is your purpose here?"

In response to Yan's question, Zhuge Jinghuan maintained his smile, raising his hands in a gesture of apparent surrender.

"Don't be so tense. We're here to watch the show just like you, not to be your enemies. After all, we are part of Grenada (servant). You can trust that much, can't you?" Zhuge Jinghuan said with a nonchalant tone. "Moreover, even if I team up with Koko, we are no match for Habi Sama. So why be so anxious?"

"You two are naturally no match for Habi Sama," Yan said with a smirk, turning her gaze to the other person, displaying hostility as she spoke. "But since you've brought this person as well, I have reason to believe that you newcomers not to be underestimated."

As Yan spoke, Sarah also turned her gaze towards the back of Zhuge Jinghuan and Koko.

There, stood a little girl.

She was only slightly older than Habi, appearing to be a young child, like someone just starting elementary school.

Her hair flowed down to the ground, presenting a jet-black color.

The little girl wore a short sailor suit, with the hem of her skirt and the outfit itself so short that it was almost like swimwear, covering only the most essential parts.

Additionally, the little girl had a long, slender orange tail.

This little girl was hiding behind Koko, looking nervously at the people present.

However, both Yan and Sarah became somewhat tense upon seeing her.

"Hmm?"

Habi, as if just noticing the situation, turned her head.

Her gaze immediately focused on the little girl.

Habi's eyes lit up, and she called out with even more joy.

"Monkey! Monkey!"

The way she reacted was as if she had just seen a friend.

But Yan and Sarah understood that for Habi, who revered power and was a king among the Oni, the term "friend" typically referred to someone of comparable status.

In other words, the little girl called "Monkey" by Habi was at least on the same level as Habi.

Thus, Yan was on high alert.

The presence of these individuals had already posed a threat.

In this situation, Zhuge Jinghuan spoke up.

"I know that the Oni are interested in that Gun Magician." Zhuge Jinghuan said with a grin. "But we Ranban are just as interested."

What did this imply?

It meant that two powerful factions were both eyeing Fang Li.

"So, let's make it a fair competition."

Zhuge Jinghuan announced with a smile.

"Let's see which side can capture the Gun Magician first."

(End Of This Chapter)

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