Chapter 31: Archer on the Church

Chapter 31: Archer on the Church

A/N: You probably dont remember, but Luke, who appeared at the beginning of this chapter, was the one who fought Karen and was beaten quickly in a mock battle during a practical exercise. Teacher Kanakis entrance will come after a few more delectable scenes.

What is that!?

A shattering sound was unexpectedly made from above, prompting Luke Strait, who had been fending off the Golem, to raise his gaze in the direction of the sound.

Seeing that a windowpane in a corner of the hospitalnot far from their immediate locationhad been smashed, a high-pitched shattering of the glass ensued yet again.

Isnt that the room where Her Highness the Princess is!?

What did you say!

At Lukes near-screaming outcry, his colleagues, who were patrolling the same section of the area, voiced their incredulity.

Luke and his group, who were struggling with the Golem at the site, had speculated that the Golem was a diversion, but never did they predict that the other party would be targeting the main building at such an early stage

The Golem may have taken this as an opportunity as Luke and his companions were fixated on the shattered windowpane when it charged in with a broad stride and swung its massive arm.

Having evaded the attack swiftly, Luke kept the Golem in check with his Red Magic Bullet while still directing his glance toward the hospital room, where a figure could be spotted leaping out of the broken window.

That is

It was then that the voice of Rain by Message was delivered to Lukes head.

The report was that a sniper attack had just taken place by Hunter and that Fina had succeeded in warding it off and was now on the move to pursue.

I see, so she really did it!

Admiring in his heart that things were unfolding exactly like what Fina had discussed before the operation, Luke centered his attention on the Golem before his eyes.

Provided that the other side can handle it, they simply have to perform their share of duties as well.

Hearing Finas words, a stifled chuckle escaped his lips.

Well, I wondered what kind of a guy you were since you managed to stave off my shot, but up close, you are an even more adorable young lady, huh? Not only that, it was out of my wildest dreams that someone would track me down all the way here by herself, not even as a decoy. I really doubt what the boss of the young ladys organization is up to.

After saying this, the man took off his gray hood, revealing a face that was surprisingly well-groomed.

However, perhaps out of necessity in his line of work, his bangs were cut long as if to drown out his neat looks, and stubble was growing around his mouth. Coupled with his blending in with the darkness of the night and his plain attire, he stood out as a rather frail-looking man at a quick glance.

The fact that you revealed your face proves that you have no intention of running away from this place, huh?

Yeah. I was planning to flee immediately upon the arrival of the Grim Reaper, but as always, theres only one response to an intruder in my barrier. That being the case, killing or capturing you here would seem much more reasonable.

While Hunter uttered such a thing in a crude tone, his eyes were on a sharp lookout to Finas left and right as well as her rear. He has not discarded the thought of this being a diversionary tactic since the attack by Fina was, in his opinion, too foolhardy to be carried out. Had this come from Finas sole discretion, Hunter would not have been on the lookout for an ambush, but now Fina was operating as a member of Kaguya. Even the watchful Hunter would have to remain vigilant to his surroundings since her commander was Rain Aldar, who had previously apprehended a number of wanted criminals. In this respect, the advantage was in Finas favor.

You dont have to be so alert, the only one here is me. A minor character like you will be enough for me to deal with all by myself.

Even when this line was hurled at him now, Hunter would not trust it.

On the contrary, Hunter clicked his tongue abhorrently.

Tsk, what nonsense. I bet your buddies are lurking somewhere nearby, arent they? I have been feeling their eyes on me since a while ago, and its getting a little annoying, you know.

Finas doubt was sparked by Hunters words.

Indeed, it was agreed in Kaguya that Fina alone would approach Hunter and defeat him one-on-one, but was there someone from the Garrison Corps keeping an eye on the situation?

But whatever the case, this represented an opportunity for Fina.

While Hunters concentration remained distracted, she would strike him down!

With the aid of Gale, which was in continuous activation, Fina pounced on Hunter with the swiftness of a swallow.