'You're already calling me "Bronya the Duck," and you still ask whether I want to look.'
Bronya Zaychik calmly looked at the so-called Herrscher of Corrosion that Levi mentioned. Judging by her unconscious state, she really didn't seem to have anything to do with the word "evil."
But based on Raiden Mei's reaction just now…
This little thing was probably really the so-called Herrscher of Corrosion that Levi talked about.
Otherwise, Raiden Mei wouldn't have reached out and then pulled her hand back. Most likely, another consciousness reminded her not to touch it.
After briefly analyzing the situation, Bronya took a step back and shook her head at Kiana Kaslana.
"Thank you for your kindness, Grasshopper, but Bronya does not want to touch an unknown organism."
"Hmph hmph hmph, you're obviously scared!", Kiana said smugly.
'You think an excuse like that can fool me!'
She really couldn't understand what they were afraid of with something so small.
Even if it really was a Herrscher, with that kind of size, one kick would probably be enough to finish it.
"Auntie, do you want to take a look?"
Theresa Apocalypse didn't answer whether she wanted to look, but instead asked back, "Who are you calling Auntie? I'm not your aunt!"
"Ah?"
Seeing Kiana's confused expression, Theresa thought for a moment and added, "There are outsiders here, so let's cut ties for now. We'll restore it when no one's around."
She's definitely hating me, right? She's definitely hating me!
Kiana stood there stunned, not understanding what she had done to make Theresa dislike her so much.
She even cut ties with her on the spot.
Theresa glanced at the unknown creature in Kiana's hand, then at Levi and Raiden Mei, who had already run far away.
And also at the little… Bronya, who had just moved away as well.
The three of them had such consistent reactions, which made Theresa not dare to be as bold as Kiana.
Standing that close to that thing.
If only Levi had acted like that, Theresa wouldn't have thought too much about it.
But Raiden Mei had done the same.
Her true identity was the Third Herrscher born in Nagazora City.
If this unknown creature was also a Herrscher, she would definitely be able to tell.
And since Raiden Mei kept her distance, it meant that the thing in Kiana's hand was dangerous.
Most likely, it really was a Herrscher.
After figuring this out, Theresa didn't dare go closer either, and pulled Murata Himeko away from Kiana.
Seeing everyone back away, Kiana scratched her head, standing in place.
"This thing really isn't dangerous."
"Don't listen to that guy's nonsense, he just loves bragging."
After hearing this, Levi didn't refute it. Instead, he kept nodding, agreeing with Kiana's description of him.
"Right, right, right, I love bragging the most in my life!"
"See! Even he admits it himself!"
Raiden Mei and the others still didn't move. Anyone could tell that Levi was just brushing it off.
Starting with three "rights," how could that be anything truthful?
Of course, that's not to say Kiana isn't human…
"She's a grasshopper."
After saying that, Bronya looked at Levi with a resentful gaze.
It was clear that Bronya wasn't as indifferent to the nickname "Bronya the Duck" as she had seemed earlier.
"Besides, even if this little thing really is a Herrscher, it's unconscious right now. How could it possibly be dangerous?"
Just as Kiana was about to prove it was harmless, Levi's lips moved.
The countdown he spoke was heard by Raiden Mei and Bronya, drawing their attention.
What is this? The two clever girls immediately figured it out.
As Levi's countdown reached zero, the little thing lying in Kiana's hand suddenly disappeared.
"Huh? Where did it go?"
Seeing this, Kiana started looking around.
Hoo...
At this moment, everyone else fell silent, their eyes fixed tightly behind her.
In the end, Theresa, the aunt who technically had no relation anymore, couldn't stand it and spoke up to remind Kiana to look behind her.
"Behind me? What could possibly be behind me?"
Following Theresa's instruction, Kiana turned her head, but only halfway before snapping it back forward.
Her eyes stared straight ahead, her pupils trembling.
Her expression now looked confused.
Did she turn her head the wrong way? Wasn't there nothing behind her?
Since when did something that big appear?
She suspected she was hallucinating and rubbed her eyes.
Then she turned her head the other way to look behind her.
And once again snapped back forward, her expression full of doubt about life.
"What is Kiana doing?", Raiden Mei asked blankly.
She wasn't running, just standing there foolishly, turning her head left and right.
Levi stroked his chin in the distance and replied, "Probably unwilling to accept reality."
Hearing that, Raiden Mei looked toward him. "Kiana won't be in danger, right?"
After all, that fox looked very strong.
"Don't worry." Levi crossed his arms and looked at Hiyokumaru, raising an eyebrow. "She just turned over a new leaf not long ago."
And even if she hadn't, in a fair one-on-one fight, the one who would win in the end would probably still be Kiana.
Most of the Herrscher of Corrosion's power lay within the Jizo Mitama. Without it, Hiyokumaru only had pseudo-Herrscher level strength.
Although Kiana wasn't her match, wasn't there the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin, inside her?
The two shared one body, basically counting as one person.
That didn't break the fairness of a one-on-one fight. And the Herrscher of the Void was the strongest Herrscher.
Even in her current weakened state, she wasn't something a pseudo-Herrscher could compare to.
The manifested Hiyokumaru naturally noticed the gazes of Levi and the others. There were several Herrscher auras among them, so under these circumstances, she wouldn't—and couldn't—go all out to kill.
Looking at the white-haired girl in front of her, who also had a faint Herrscher aura, Hiyokumaru opened her mouth, revealing sharp teeth.
'This human doesn't seem to know how to use her own power yet.'
'Perfect.'
"Human, you enjoyed hitting me just now, didn't you?"
Hiyokumaru's eyes gleamed with danger.
Although it wasn't appropriate to kill in this situation, teaching her a lesson or two was no problem.
"Now, it's my turn!"
The fox head lifted toward the sky, and several fireballs appeared around her massive body.
'Since when do insects dare to talk like this?', Sirin's angry voice sounded.
'Kiana, give me your body. Let me properly teach this insect a lesson!'
"No!" Kiana refused decisively. "I will never hand my body over to you!"
Even though she couldn't remember exactly what had happened back then,
it definitely had something to do with this guy. It was very likely that she had used her body to attack Xing and her friends.
In any case, Kiana would absolutely not hand her body over to the other party now.
'Not even for a minute. Not even for a second!'
While she was communicating with Sirin, Hiyokumaru's fireballs were already flying toward her.
Sensing danger, Kiana pushed off with her legs and dodged the first wave of attacks.
She looked up at Hiyokumaru, who had attacked her, and placed her hand at her waist, preparing to counterattack.
At this moment, Sirin seemed to notice something.
"Kiana."
Her voice sounded like she was holding back laughter.
"Looks like your base has been stolen~"
"!!!"