-1090- Shouldn't be a problem

Afterward, the Special District Security Forces arrived at Saikai Academy, and one by one, fully armed security team members also arrived at the scene, beginning to seal off the school grounds.

To say they were sealing off the school grounds was just to investigate the crime scene.

After all, the incident had already been resolved by Rozen and Yukina. The main culprit, the attacking Apostle, had disappeared without a trace, and the artificial life-form girl assisting him had been apprehended, leaving behind only a school grounds that was a bit messy after the battle and needed some repair.

Natsuki was the first to arrive after receiving the news.

"I see, it was the Apostle from Lotharingia," Natsuki said with a mixture of displeasure and annoyance after understanding the whole incident.

"Those priests have always regarded demons as taboo and also have a repulsion towards artificially created life forms. This time, not only did they create an artificial life form capable of coexisting with artificial beast vassals, but they also indiscriminately slaughtered demons on Itogami Island. They're becoming more and more brazen."

But this can't be explained simply as brazenness, can it?

"In the Demon Sanctuary, demons with landing permits hold legitimate citizenship. Attacking such demons, even by Lotharingia's Apostle, should be classified as demonological crime. Attack mages on Itogami Island should have the right to act against them, right?" Rozen advocated.

"Of course," Natsuki said without hesitation, "Even if you didn't disintegrate him, he would probably have his memories wiped by the Artificial Island Management Cooperative and used for various purposes. By directly killing him, you're actually doing him a favor."

In other words, with a legitimate attack mage license, Rozen wouldn't be held accountable for this, even if Lotharingia had no right to question him.

Of course, if others knew that the Apostle wasn't just killed but rather torn to shreds and thrown into a twisted alternate space by Rozen, it would be another matter.

Such inhumane actions, even if the apostle deserved it, Lotharingia's people would surely be furious and then file a complaint.

However, for Rozen, it was completely inconsequential.

Since learning about the actions of that Apostle Rozen had no intention of sparing his life.

Who let him touch Rozen's bottom line and taboo?

So, if it happened again, Rozen would still tear him to pieces, just like facing Bronson before.

"Um..."

At this point, a timid voice came from beside.

It was Avrora, wrapped in a blanket, looking a bit unwell.

"Ah, you shouldn't move around yet, Avrora," Nagisa said, looking quite worried as she supported Avrora.

But Avrora wasn't actually injured; it was just a loss of magic power. The injuries caused by the Apostle's attacks had all been completely healed under her inhuman regeneration ability, leaving no trace behind.

Given this, Avrora still mustered the courage to voice her question.

"What will happen to the artificial life-form?"

With one sentence, Avrora revealed her worries.

"How come? Are you worried about her?" Natsuki looked somewhat surprised.

However, Avrora lowered her eyes.

"That person, like me, bears a fate she doesn't want to bear."

Avrora said in a low voice.

This left everyone speechless.

Especially Rozen, who sighed softly.

To be fair, Avrora and Astarte are indeed very similar.

Both are artificially created life forms, but one is an artificial life form, and the other is an artificial vampire.

Then, whether it's Avrora or Astarte, both were created to become vessels for the familiar.

The only difference is that Avrora is for sealing the Fourth Primogenitor's beast vassals, while Astarte is for using the artificially created beast vassals.

But overall, the similarities between the two are too many, no wonder Avrora shows a different attitude towards Astarte.

Even if the other party had once aided and abetted evil and attempted to take Avrora's life, it's still the same.

"Avrora..."

Nagisa understood this and hugged Avrora tightly.

Natsuki also closed her eyes and answered calmly.

"In theory, that artificial life form is also a demonological criminal. It wouldn't be surprising even if she were questioned, but since she is an artificial life form and unable to resist the commands of her master, she can only aid and abet evil, so..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Rozen picked it up.

"So, under discretionary handling, she shouldn't be directly questioned, right?" Rozen asserted.

"Ah." Natsuki nodded and said, "Although some punishment is inevitable, as long as her genetic records are investigated, it can be determined whether she committed the crime."

As long as it's not her own control but because she couldn't disobey her master's orders, Astarte will be dealt with lightly.

The problem lies in two things.

"For the Management Cooperative, an artificial life form capable of coexisting with beast vassals is also a very tempting experimental subject. It's hard to guarantee that someone won't take action against her for their own purposes, right?" Rozen pointed out the problem.

"And, the familiar is still parasitic in that child's body, and her lifespan will definitely be affected, right?" Rozen pointed out the two cruel and realistic problems.

"Does that mean that child can't be saved?" Nagisa asked anxiously.

It seems that Nagisa is also very concerned about Astarte's situation.

Even Avrora couldn't help but look to Rozen for help, her eyes full of pleading.

Seeing this, Rozen sighed again.

"Natsuki-nee."

Rozen then looked at Natsuki.

"Do you want me to save that child from the hands of the Management Cooperative?" Natsuki immediately saw through Rozen's intentions and snorted coldly, saying, "It's such a whimsical request."

"Yes." Rozen chuckled and said, "But Natsuki-nee doesn't intend to refuse, right?"

"Hmph." Natsuki snorted lightly, raised her lace fan, and said, "I would also be very unhappy if those guys from the Management Cooperative were allowed to manipulate others at will. Let's give it a try."

This was a tacit agreement.

But...

"The issue of the artificial life-form's lifespan, I leave it to you to solve. Shouldn't be a problem, right?" Natsuki instructed.

Rozen was entrusted with solving the two problems raised by Natsuki.

"Of course."

Rozen responded without hesitation, much like Natsuki did before.

Natsuki then turned her head away, but her lips couldn't help but relax, giving the impression that her mood seemed to have improved.

"You take those little girls back. We need to clean up properly so that students can attend classes tomorrow."

With those words, Natsuki waved her lace fan, dismissing Rozen and his group.

Rozen and the others then reluctantly left.

However, compared to before, the worries on Nagisa and Avrora's faces had disappeared, replaced by smiles.

As for Yukina, who was following behind them, she remained silent.

Her gaze was quite complex.