Chapter 1311: Granting You the First Step to Death
Deep within the Alps.
Few in the world knew that this was the headquarters of one of the world's three major organizations—also the largest terrorist organization—Rebellion.
A cold fighter jet roared from the distant horizon and descended into the mountain range.
"Doctor, Rebellion's Twelve Apostles have all been killed. It was a mutual slaughter—likely the work of the Puppet King."
As the elderly man in a white lab coat landed on the snowy ground, a figure approached him.
The man wore a black trench coat and sunglasses, with faintly discernible handsome Western features.
"To wipe out his own backing, Rebellion, before launching the terrorist attack on Familiad... His nature is truly rotten to the core."
The Doctor scanned his surroundings.
"No survivors at all?"
"Not exactly."
The man clapped his hands.
Soon, soldiers escorted several people over.
"Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Kazamatsuri Kōzō, the head of Japan's largest conglomerate, the Kazamatsuri Financial Group?"
The Doctor leaned in with a mocking expression, wearing an infuriating grin.
"And these must be your daughters? I heard you joined Rebellion long ago as one of the Twelve Apostles. I'm delighted to see you've survived!"
Kazamatsuri Kōzō was an elderly man nearing seventy, his expression extremely grim.
Behind him stood a pink-haired loli and a beautiful girl with messy golden hair wearing an apron.
"America's Superhuman Force... What exactly does America intend to do?"
"What do you think? Start a war, of course! You should know America's methods by now, shouldn't you? By now, our superhuman troops have likely entered Tokyo Bay, right?"
The Doctor's face twisted with sheer cruelty.
"Of course, my goals don't end there—that thing is inside here, isn't it?"
"What are you trying to do?"
Kazamatsuri Kōzō's face instantly changed.
"No matter what scheme you have, I must warn you—do not attempt to mess with the Tyrant! He is a pure madman, an enemy of the entire world!"
The leader of Rebellion, commonly known as the Tyrant.
He was the mastermind behind World War II, manipulating the entire international landscape and dragging countless nations and civilians into the abyss of history.
But few knew that at the end of World War II, Hakuhige had led dozens of global powerhouses in a final battle against the Tyrant.
At the critical moment of the decisive fight, Kurogane Ryouma seized the opportunity and sealed the Tyrant forever in absolute zero ice.
That block of ice imprisoning the Tyrant was hidden behind them—inside Rebellion's headquarters!
"No way!"
The Doctor cheerfully rejected him outright.
"Creating the world's strongest life form is my lifelong ambition. Since the Tyrant is here, there's no reason not to unseal him, right? After all, my previous creations weren't perfect enough!"
His ability was DNA modification.
Many years ago, he had used the remaining DNA of the Tyrant to create an artificial demon army—the entire Abraham Carter-led American superpowered troops!
But it backfired. These superhumans only superficially replicated the Tyrant's abilities; in essence, they were still just ordinary people.
They possessed the shell of demons but lacked the true power of demons!
Therefore, he had to release the Tyrant once more, or at least obtain more of its physical data, in order to create the world's strongest life form!
"Don't get in my way, Kōzō Kazamatsuri. You wouldn't want your two precious daughters to be trampled by the soldiers, would you?"
"Ugh...!"
Faced with the Doctor's cruel smile, Kōzō Kazamatsuri, who had wanted to say more, could only shut his mouth in humiliation.
Even if he wasn't afraid of death himself, he had to think of his daughters!
Sara stood silently behind Kōzō Kazamatsuri.
She could only pray silently in her heart.
"Hurry, please hurry..."
She had already sent a message to Eiji through the Akatsuki Academy student handbook.
But even for him, finding this place would surely take a long time, and whether he could defeat the American superpowered troops was another question.
Under such circumstances.
"What you said was terrible and made me very unhappy, so I grant you the honor of dying first!"
A flash of sword tip pierced through the Doctor's chest.
"...Huh?"
The Doctor froze for a long moment before snapping back to reality and uttering a confused sound.
Golden lightning surged out of thin air, enveloping the Doctor entirely and instantly reducing him to ashes!
Only the figure of a young knight remained on the spot, the spirit tool in his hand shimmering with spiritual light.
"The Sword God? How did he get here so quickly?"
Kōzō Kazamatsuri widened his eyes slightly and glanced at Sara beside him.
And he actually came to meddle in such a major affair just for Sara?
"Doctor!"
Abraham Carter was instantly enraged.
"Damn it!"
"It's him again!"
The other soldiers quickly shed their disguises—each and every one of them had faces identical to Carter's!
Electricity, fire, air currents, psychokinesis... all their abilities surged out at once!
"Be careful, their abilities are all—!"
Kōzō Kazamatsuri's eyelids twitched, and he hurriedly called out a warning.
"I've had enough playing with you."
Eiji looked utterly bored.
He swung his blade forward.
Though it merely cut through the air, in an instant, all the abilities came to a halt.
The heads of dozens of Abraham Carters thudded to the ground one after another.
The superpowered troops were completely wiped out.
"Boring."
Eiji listlessly twirled his sword and sheathed his spirit tool.
Killing a bunch of what might have been minions leading to the final boss felt less interesting than simply twirling his sword!
"With just one move...?!"
Kōzō Kazamatsuri was dazed.
Though he was just an ordinary person, he could tell that the Sword God's power had become even more terrifying compared to during the Seven Star Sword Art Festival!
"Are you okay?"
Eiji turned and looked at Sara.
"I'm fine."
A faint blush rose on Sara's cheeks, feeling a bit embarrassed to be cared for so openly in front of her adoptive father and sisters.
"Sword God!"
At that moment, Kōzō Kazamatsuri suddenly thought of something and hurriedly stepped forward.
"According to these people, the US superpower troops are already heading toward Tokyo Bay. I'm afraid war is imminent. For the sake of the common people, please eliminate the superpower troops, sir!"
"Why do I need to handle such a trivial matter myself?"
Eiji was utterly reluctant.
I just got back!
I hadn't even had time to reconnect with my senior sister, the wealthy Kanata, or the adorable Sara. I was just about to win over Xiao Ai when you interrupted. Can't I have some free time to do what I enjoy?
Without being able to indulge in some fun, I feel completely drained!
"T-trivial matter?"
Keizo Kazamatsuri's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
"Fine, fine. Since you're one of my fathers-in-law, I'll make a trip!"
Eiji reluctantly mustered some motivation.
His words made Sara blush deeply.
"Off I go!"
With a whoosh, Eiji vanished into the depths of the Alps.