Chapter 116 : King of the Jungle

"Inori!"

"Inoreen, stop!"

Running as fast as her body could, Inori ignored Ayase and Tsugumi's shouts, tears streaming down her eyes as she sprinted.

After all, her chest tightened, causing her intense pain. However, her pain wasn't physical but emotional. She knew something was about to happen to Yuki, so she didn't stop. Yuki was her world, and she wouldn't allow anything bad to happen to him.

*Shiiiii

*Boom!

However, something fell at great speed, cutting through the air and crashing into the ground, creating a cloud of dust.

"!!"

Dodging with difficulty, Inori twisted her body, losing her footing, and the air pressure hit her, causing her body to spin and hit the ground.

"Ha...ha...ha"

Breathing heavily, Inori lifted her head. Fortunately, she managed to dodge 'That,' which fell from the sky at high speed. Otherwise, the consequences would have been severe.

"Inoreen, are you okay?!"

"Inori!"

Thanks to 'That,' Tsugumi and Ayase managed to catch up with Inori.

"Tsugumi... Ayase."

Softly murmuring their names, Inori's eyes were watery.

"I don't know what's going on, but running like there's no tomorrow is too dangerous, Inoreen."

Shaking her head, Tsugumi didn't know what was happening to Inori. Running as if there were no tomorrow wasn't good, especially now that Tokyo was in chaos. They had been in a safe zone, but now, they were approaching the destruction zone. They had seen that Giant destroy several buildings from the top of a building. Although they knew this must be part of Yuki's plan, they still felt a chill running down their spines. That thing was scary.

"Yuki... He..."

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but now we have another thing to worry about."

Even though Inori wanted to speak, Ayase interrupted her. After all, she saw how 'That' fell from the sky, almost hitting Inori.

So, she went on alert, pulling out her gun and aiming at the dust cloud.

"Aya-nee is right; we'll talk later."

"Um!"

Agreeing with Tsugumi's words, Inori also drew her gun. That thing almost hit her, so she frowned.

Although Tsugumi was a hacker, she was part of the Undertakers, so knowing how to handle a weapon was a minimum requirement. She also pulled out her gun, aiming at the dust cloud.

Nervously looking at the dust cloud, the trio swallowed nervously. They didn't know what was inside, and the suspense was intense.

"Inori Yuzuriha, I've come for you..."

However, the suspense ended when a voice came from inside. It was a very familiar voice to the trio, making them frown forcefully as the dust cloud gradually disappeared.

"Don't resist."

As the dust cleared, the trio opened their mouths in surprise, seeing the person standing in the middle of the small crater. This person was someone they knew well.

"Shu Ouma... You."

"Ouma-kun?!"

"..."

Tsugumi and Ayase were surprised by this. After all, they remembered the pair of idiots who accompanied them on that vacation to Oshima.

Inori, on the other hand, looked at the Void that Shu was holding—giant scissors. At the same time, she also looked at the tattoo on his hand.

"Genomic Void..."

That's right. This was the King's mark. However, for Inori, Shu was just an imitator. Her only King was Yuki, and only Yuki. She didn't like that Shu carried that mark.

"I repeat, Inori Yuzuriha, come with me. It's useless to resist your destiny."

Speaking with a neutral voice, Shu's eyes were empty. However, Inori's body trembled. She knew why Shu was looking for her, knew what her destiny was. But despite this, she clenched her teeth.

"No... No, no. You are not the King. My life and my love belong only to the King."

With a determined expression on her face, Inori denied her destiny. She was no longer the empty shell of the past; she had friends, she had Yuki. So she would only give her body to the true king, and that was Yuki. Even if the true Eva claimed her body, she would fight to the end.

"Inori!"

"Inoreen!"

Looking at Inori's expression, Tsugumi and Ayase couldn't help but get emotional. This was the first time they saw this expression on her face, apart from her always expressionless face. So, despite not knowing what was happening, they gripped their guns. Whether friend or not, they wouldn't let Shu take Inori.

"You resist, huh? Bad choice."

*Bam

Breaking the ground beneath his feet, Shu moved, swinging the scissors in his hand.

*Bang, Bang, Bang

Of course, Inori, Ayase, and Tsugumi wouldn't just stand and watch. They quickly fired. However.

"It's useless."

Swinging the giant scissors, the bullets were repelled.

"What?!"

"Impossible! It must be a joke!"

"..."

Looking with wide eyes, Tsugumi and Ayase were surprised. Being able to deflect or destroy bullets was an achievement only reached by Yuki. Inori, on the other hand, had her expression sink.

(The power of the King)

This power was strong, capable of repelling bullets and even missiles, and with a strong Void, even Endlaves would fall.

Looking again at the scissors in his hand, this Void was strong.

*Bang, bang.

However, despite all this, Inori continued firing. It's a pity that they would only end in failure.

"Hmp! How stupid!"

Kicking the ground, Shu launched himself at high speed, reaching Inori in an instant.

"No matter how much you resist, it's useless to deny your destiny. Now, pay for it."

Lowering the scissors with the intention of cutting Inori, Shu showed no mercy.

"Nooo! Inoreen!"

*Bang, Bang.

Screaming and firing, Tsugumi and Ayase watched Inori, who was now frozen and unable to dodge.

Despite their efforts, the bullets were still being deflected. So, the duo could only watch as Inori was about to be cut, but...

*Roar!

Running at high speed, a Crystal Lion jumped from the top of a building, charging at Shu, showing the size of its fierce fangs.

*Clang!

With no other choice, Shu gave up on Inori, spinning his body, using the giant scissors to hit the ice lion. However, he severely underestimated the 3-meter lion. Its body was harder than metal, so when it collided with him, the force of the charge pushed his body, causing him to crash into the debris of a building.

*Roar!

Roaring, the lion showed how powerful it was, worthy of being the king of the jungle.

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Author's Note: 😜

TN : Ehe te nandaiyo!!