Chapter 304: 'Hunters'
"Report, Mr. President, the identity of both targets has been confirmed..."
In an underground room somewhere in Tokyo, hundreds of people watched attentively at the enormous screen.
Many of them couldn't help but open their mouths. After all, the real-time video captured by the satellite was being played in slow motion—1000 times slower than a normal video.
The movements of these individuals were so fast that the human eye couldn't keep up.
If it weren't for the satellite equipped with the country's most advanced technology, it would be impossible for them to see this. However, even so, the video was incomplete as the figures of Minene and Yuno disappeared from the screen several times.
Fortunately for them, since these two began to fight, government personnel swiftly mobilized, capturing images and comparing them with the database, trying to obtain their identities.
At first, they didn't have much hope of finding them. Duodécimo in the previous disaster wore a mask, making it impossible for the satellite to recognize his face. As for Yuki, it was even more unheard of since information about this boy simply didn't exist. Even after searching databases from various countries, Yuki still didn't appear, as if he had come out of nowhere.
Thinking that the others would be the same, these people believed the other participants would be equally mysterious.
But this didn't apply to Yuno and Minene, as both were residents of Japan...
"Quick, give me the information!"
Speaking urgently, the President of Japan pressed his subordinate, who quickly delivered his findings.
"The woman with purple hair, her name is Minene Uryu, 18 years old this year, and she's also a terrorist wanted by the country. There's even a bounty on her head."
Appearing on another screen, Minene's photo was displayed, and the man in black spoke about her entire history, crimes, as well as her profession.
The people gathered in this room weren't surprised, but when they learned that this woman was an ordinary terrorist, doubts began to emerge...
Why is this woman so powerful?
Is there some kind of super serum capable of turning ordinary humans into nuclear bombs?
Could this woman be a product of a secret organization?
However, their questions were put on hold as the man in black continued with the next person.
Where Yuno's photo was shown on the screen.
"The next one is Yuno Gasai, 14 years old, currently a high school student..."
Explaining all the information, this time the people in the room couldn't remain calm. For them, Minene transforming into a monster was still understandable, as terrorists often live life on the edge. But Yuno is completely different; she is a normal high school girl.
A regular citizen!
There was nothing special about her, and even though her parents were a bit wealthy, that was it...
"Is this information confirmed?"
"Yes, Mr. President, the information was processed by the intelligence department, and until DNA analysis is concluded and verifies otherwise, these 'beings' are 100% human."
Hearing these words, everyone took a cold breath.
What does this mean?
Evolution of the human race...
Unfortunately, these monsters have been seen by the most powerful countries in the world, so hiding them is almost impossible. Otherwise, they would like to capture at least one of these monsters and study their bodies.
Besides, there is the most important reason...
Why are they fighting?
Is there some rivalry between them, or are they doing it to continue evolving?
They didn't know, but the only thing they did know is that if they do nothing, the entire city of Sakurami will be swallowed in destruction and anarchy, and hundreds of thousands of people will die.
*BOMM
But as they contemplated all this information, when the screen transmitting the real-time fight exploded, and the appearance of another person, Tsubaki had entered the scene, her miko outfit and Japanese descent were very striking.
"A third individual?! Quickly, I want their information now!"
"Yes, Mr. President!"
After ordering his subordinate, the President of Japan looked towards the people gathered around the table.
They could no longer remain calm; more of these powerful beings kept appearing. At this rate, the damage to the country would be severe, and it might even cause all of Japan to cease to exist. This absolutely must not happen.
"What do you think?"
"They are an atomic-level threat!"
"They are very dangerous, they must be eradicated, and the human race is in danger."
"It is necessary to obtain a DNA sample. If these 'humans' have undergone evolution, it is essential for us to have it. Their DNA is vital for the human race."
"I agree. With a sample, the cure for diseases and human vitality will increase. This is a step towards the future."
"With their DNA, becoming the number 1 power in the world is no longer a dream."
Several of them began to discuss, with how valuable and tempting the evolution of humanity is, as well as the power these atomic-level beings demonstrated, many expressed their interest in capturing and studying these 'humans.' If they could create these evolved humans en masse, their country would reign in the world. Others, of course, expressed that it's not an evolution, and these beings have changed for some reason. Perhaps because of this, they fight amongst themselves, and they are a threat that must be destroyed since they didn't think these beings could be controlled or captured.
As for negotiating with them?
No one thought of that. For them, these 'human' beings are dangerous. If, for some reason, these humans have an interest in ruling the country, then they can only cry. After being in power for so long, they absolutely won't let anyone steal it, especially those monsters. That's why everyone opted to eliminate the threat and obtain their DNA.
"Silence!"
Seeing that this was getting out of control, the President of Japan spoke loudly, also hitting the table, attracting everyone's attention.
"I have made a decision."
"Mr. President?"
Blinking in disbelief, all the politicians looked at their leader.
They must know that this matter must be handled super carefully because by now, all the countries in the world know about the existence of these beings. So they will fight for their custody, and it might trigger a third world war due to these powerful beings.
After all, humans move for benefits, and the bodies of these monsters are like a box of diamonds.
The President, on the other hand, sighed. Everything worsened since that strange crown appeared in the Earth's atmosphere. Satellites had taken several captures of this phenomenon, a massive crown that enveloped the world around it.
Until now, thousands of scientists on Earth had no idea what this phenomenon was and whether it was harmful to the planet.
There were many variables because this phenomenon caused panic in humanity.
And now, these atomic-level beings appeared. Needless to say, the President was depressed and anxious, as everyone could see that a new era was about to unfold.
He also wondered if this Crown was the cause of all this, and if so...
What will happen to all human beings?
Will they also evolve, or will they be oppressed?
This left him powerless; the future of humanity is heading towards an unknown path, and if his premonition is correct, the world will cease to exist.
However, he is still the President, so he had to look out for his people and country. Even if these beings are seen as experimental gems by many, he had already made a decision...
"They must be destroyed... Send in the hunters."
The President's premonition is correct; everything is due to this Crown covering the planet. However, he was wrong about one thing.
The world exists because of that Crown, that absolute shield protects and heals the world. Similarly, the one who wears the Crown was fighting against the participants and against the Demon Lord himself.
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TN: like they can destroy it 😂