Chapter 267，Part1: 1 - Prediction

Chapter267,Part1: 1 - Prediction

Chapter 267 Prediction

Part 1

Tino, who rushed over after hearing what happened, gasped at the horrific scene.

“Oh my god......” (Tino)

The lounge of 《First Step (Hajimari no Ashiato)》, which had been the dream of the Hunters in the Imperial Capital, was in a terrible state.

The large windows were shattered, and the chairs and tables that had been neatly arranged were in pieces. The floor, which had always been shiny and polished, had cracks, holes, and dark marks everywhere.

Since this was the state after some cleanup, it is clear that the attack that took place during the middle of the day was an extremely brutal one that did not take into consideration any damage to the surrounding area.

In the lounge, Hunters and staff were cleaning up the debris. It will take a while to restore the lounge back to its original state.

Then, Tino walked towards the center of the lounge, the place with the most violent destruction, and crouched down.

That was probably the hypocenter. Tables and chairs have been blown away, and the floor has scorched marks and had been dented deeper than in other places. There was a “Chalk Outline (Drawing)” of a human figure on the floor as if someone had fallen down there.

However, this was not the main point to take note of.

Near the hypocenter, there was a part of the area that remained unburned.? It looked as if a thick wall had protected it from the blast, and it was left unburned in a fan shape around a single point. It was a strange sight to see, it was as if the blast and the heat had been completely blocked out, to the point that there was not even soot on the ground.

The toughness of High-level Hunters who have absorbed a large amount of Mana Material is distinctly different from that of ordinary people. Although it depends on the quality of the attack, there are quite a lot of people who can take on an attack that would kill an ordinary person instantly and remain unharmed. Even Tino is much sturdier than the average person.

The most famous in that regard is Anthem Onii-sama, the 《Unshakeable Permeance (Fudo Fuhen)》, who has allocated all of his Mana Material growth into his toughness, and his body is proof that he boasts a toughness that was close to a Level 8 Hunter.

There, Lyle, a Hunter from the Clan who was cleaning up the debris, spotted Tino and approached her.

“It’s terrible. How much of a grudge did he get for people to attack the Clan House in broad daylight, and head-on at that......” (Lyle)

“............ Was Master~ safe?” (Tino)

“What do you think? He’s unharmed, unharmed. On the contrary, those who were unlucky enough to be in the lounge at that time are more injured. Especially Branch Manager Gark, who had a bomb pressed on him by Cry, is very pissed off. Seriously. That guy is also enough of a monster as he received an explosion up close and has only that level of injury.” (Lyle)

“Pressed...... On him?” (Tino)

“Yeah. He said, 『Gark-san, pass!』 . Apparently, bombs aren’t something to worry too much about for Cry.” (Tino)

When Lyle shrugged his shoulders and explained, he let out a sigh.

That’s why you don’t usually think of inviting an attack. If you show weaknesses, they will gain momentum and attack. Crushing them all at once is far more dangerous and requires more strength than crushing them one by one.

But at the same time, if you don’t consider the risk――The quickest way to round up the enemy is to invite them to attack and then crush them.

Especially because it is the only way to defeat potential enemies. Leaving aside finding an enemy who has already attacked us once, it is almost impossible to find an enemy who has yet to make a move on us and whom we do not even know if they are there or not, and if we do not firmly destroy them all from the root, we will have enemies forever.

Their target is a Level 8, the 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. It would be too much for a single assassin to take on. If this attack was just a preliminary check, the real attack will be a team of assassins teaming up and attacking in large numbers in order to make sure that 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 is killed.

The opponents are assassins with enough power to target High-level hunters, which all of whom would be beyond Tino’s power.

The opponents specialize in interpersonal combat, so there is a high possibility that the Hunters of 《First Step (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 are going to struggle against them.

In other words――This is the next 『Infinite Trial』. No doubt about it.

It is war. War is the correct word to describe the battle that will happen between the assassins who formed a clique and 《First Step (Hajimari no Ashiato) 》.

“!? Tino, hey what’s the matter, you suddenly start shaking――” (Lyle)

“No problem. I am just............ Trembling from excitement.” (Tino)

I quickly observe my surroundings. I lowered myself and backed up against a wall. I have no weapons, but fortunately, Tino’s best weapon is my own body.

It is always “Master’s~” MO to send bandits the moment you let your guard down or the moment you relax while thinking you are still clear.

“What are you doing? Tino.” (Lyle)

Lyle stared in wonder at Tino who suddenly went on alert. It was evidence that Lyle had undergone fewer trials than Tino.

I must maintain full readiness in order to be ready to be attacked at any time and at any place.

I know... It would be nice to show this perfect prediction to Master~.

“...... I’m off to see Master~” (Tino)

“O-Oh. Okay. Say hello to Cry for me.” (Lyle)

Tino took a deep breath and slipped out of the lounge, taking great care not to make any noise.

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