Chapter 1247: Sayaka: Eiji Can't Be the Fourth True Ancestor!
"Just who are you people?"
Sayaka's wariness toward First Class Special Officer Yamasaka and Third Class Special Lieutenant Azama sharply escalated to its peak.
At this point, anyone could see that these two were clearly in cahoots!
They were unmistakably wielding identical weapons!
Moreover, they were definitely not members of the Japanese government—absolutely not part of the Self-Defense Forces!
"They're members of the Saint Extermination Sect!"
Eiji's leisurely voice chimed in at that moment.
"They're a bunch of terrorists who worship the Sinful God Cain. Their goal is to eradicate all demons and magical beasts, restoring humanity to its original form. To put it simply, they're just a group of wise guys with a few screws loose!"
That's what Gada had told him.
The reason why the Saint Extermination relic appeared in Lake Shinjinoumi, which only had a history of a few decades, was because the Saint Extermination Sect had placed it there themselves.
Unable to unlock the Saint Extermination relic, they planned to leverage the Japanese government's resources. So they secretly hid the Black Shell at the bottom of Lake Shinjinoumi and then deliberately revealed its location.
This way, the Japanese government, anxious about the Pacific battlefield situation, would inevitably dispatch numerous personnel to decipher the Saint Extermination relic.
The Saint Extermination Sect could then play the waiting game, reaping the benefits without lifting a finger!
One could say their scheme was cleverly calculated.
Through Eiji's explanation, the girls quickly grasped the whole story.
Yukina Himeragi, Yuina Hanawa, and Shio Fibuki, with remarkable synchronization, drew their weapons, each fixing sharp glares on the two men in the center.
They had all heard rumors about the Saint Extermination Sect to some extent.
Now, the enemy was clearly identified!
"Heh, I never expected you to know about our Saint Extermination Sect."
Bathed in the collective gaze of the girls, Azama Tatsumi remained as composed as if enjoying a spring breeze.
He directed a meaningful look solely at Eiji.
"However, are you sure it's wise to treat only us as the enemy?"
He chuckled with an air of smug confidence.
"Admittedly, we infiltrated the Self-Defense Forces and don't represent the Japanese government, but you're in the same boat, aren't you, young man in sunglasses? Or should I say—it would be more appropriate to address you as the Fourth True Ancestor?"
The entire scene fell into an abrupt silence.
So quiet that the flapping of Guren's wings circling in the sky could be distinctly heard.
Yukina Himeragi and the others all turned incredulous stares toward Eiji.
"That Black Shell, or rather the Marsh Dragon, only awakens when it senses the magical energy of the Fourth True Ancestor,"
First Class Special Officer Yamasaka sneered.
"That's precisely why we couldn't handle it ourselves. We placed the Black Shell in Lake Shinjinoumi so the Japanese government would help us locate the Fourth True Ancestor. Of course, we knew from the start that the Marsh Dragon would only break the seal from within when the Fourth True Ancestor appeared!"
Guren would only open her heart to the Fourth True Ancestor.
As Cain's familiar, why she showed such affection for the Fourth True Ancestor traces back to the ancient relationship between the Fourth True Ancestor and Cain. In summary, they were actually close friends who understood each other deeply. Although Cain was indeed killed by the Fourth True Ancestor, the more accurate description would be that he "used the Fourth True Ancestor's hand to commit suicide."
Therefore, for Gurenda, the Fourth True Ancestor was someone trustworthy, just like her master Cain.
Her closeness to Eiji stemmed from this connection.
However, this very connection became the trigger for Eiji's identity to be exposed.
Because Gurenda was by his side, he must be the Fourth True Ancestor.
Though this conclusion was crude, it hit the mark perfectly!
Eiji straightened his collar and smoothed his hair.
It was finally here!
The moment when his identity would be officially exposed had finally arrived!
That's right, I am—
"Hahaha, that's impossible!"
Sayoka suddenly clutched her stomach, laughing heartily.
"On Itogami Island, this guy appeared together with the Fourth True Ancestor and even fought him! Though I did consider whether their highly similar personalities meant they were the same person, the truth is, he's not the Fourth True Ancestor. I can say that with absolute certainty!"
Sayoka wore an expression of complete conviction.
She seemed genuinely sure, absolutely and positively certain, that Eiji was not the Fourth True Ancestor!
"If Sayoka says so, then it must not be true."
Yukina Himekagi breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sayoka is, after all, a very serious person."
Shio Fikawa and Yui Hanami also relaxed their expressions.
They clearly trusted Sayoka's character deeply.
Since Sayoka had said so, Minamiya Eiji must not be the Fourth True Ancestor. The real Fourth True Ancestor must still be hiding in the shadows!
Eiji silently retracted his step.
Heaven knows, he truly hadn't intended to keep hiding!
But still.
This way was more interesting, hehehe!
"...I'm speechless. What kind of bewitching potion did that girl drink?"
Mitsuyama Kan'ei stared in disbelief at the scene.
Atama Aji also wore an expression of surprise.
His intention had been to separate Eiji from the Lion King Organization, making it easier to deal with just the Fourth True Ancestor alone. He hadn't expected to fail.
Even with the evidence right before their eyes, they managed to turn the situation around.
This girl, Kousaka Sayoka, was just too stubborn!
Couldn't you have waited a little longer?
Maybe he would have admitted it himself!
"Forget it. I'll hold them off. You go capture the Marsh Dragon!"
Atama Aji shook his head, his eyes gradually turning fierce.
"Yes!"
Mitsuyama Kan'ei stepped onto his flying dragon and instantly shot into the air.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Shio Fikawa immediately drew her spiritual arrows, nocking one and aiming at Mitsuyama Kan'ei's retreating figure.
"Unfortunately, your opponent is me!"
Atama Aji roared.
The silver-black armor on his body expanded rapidly, dark wings spreading out, their flattened form resembling a bat, blocking Shio Fikawa's aim.
In the blink of an eye, a massive bomber had taken shape!
Machine guns emerged from the aircraft's cabin.
In that instant, the girls' expressions changed drastically!
"This is bad!"
Though they were skilled curse technicians, each of them was merely an ordinary human. Their flesh and blood couldn't withstand bullets, let alone machine gun fire!
"How dare you use someone else's stuff without permission?"
Eiji took a step forward, his figure appearing on the bomber as if teleporting.
He reached out, grabbed the wing, and exerted force.
"Rip!"
The steel shell tore apart as if it were made of paper.
History repeats itself!
"So that's how it is—it takes on the hardness and abilities of whatever it transforms into. This weapon is seriously badass!"
Eiji rubbed his hands together.
I like it even more now!
"What kind of monster is this?!"
Anzai Tatsumi leaned out from the bomber, his face full of shock.
So this guy tore apart the bomber not by relying on familiars, magic, or spells—but purely through brute strength?!
Not even an oni or a giant could pull off something like this!
"This is bad! The one thing otherworldly magical tools are worst at dealing with are guys like this!"
Anzai Tatsumi felt a strong sense of foreboding rise within him.