At the same time.
Black Bullet World.
Late at night.
A group of little lolis lived in the same house, chattering endlessly.
They were clearly all very excited and thrilled.
"Lord Lynn is indeed an angel!"
"A devil! He's a devil!"
"That's right! Angels didn't come to save us!"
"Then he's a god!"
"I said he's a devil! A devil!"
"Hmm, a devil god?"
"It's decided! When I grow up, I'm going to be a miko serving Lord Lynn!"
"W-what?! The only one who can be Lord Lynn's miko is me!"
"Hey! Don't argue! We are all Lord Lynn's mikos!"
"Yay!!"
After an intense discussion, the excitement finally subsided, and they fell into a deep sleep.
The next day.
Early in the morning, the Cursed Children woke up early.
Although they were only children around ten years old.
Their hard lives had made them exceptionally sensible.
Lord Lynn not only took them in but also turned them into devils, completely breaking the curse of the gastrea virus.
In their eyes, Lord Lynn was their god!
They decided to repay Lynn!
Thus, they eagerly awaited the day Lynn would allow them to do something for him.
Lynn smiled at the sight.
He didn't refuse.
They needed their value to be displayed.
Only then would they feel needed.
"Then, the mission to bring your companions back is entrusted to you all."
"Yes!!!" xN
...
Outer District.
Nishida Tamako arrived above a remote sewer.
She squatted down and tapped the manhole cover rhythmically.
Before long, a small head quietly peeked out.
She wore a tattered hat, her silver long hair looked somewhat messy, her slender eyebrows were slightly concave, and her silver-purple pupils held a hint of nervousness.
Upon seeing that it was Nishida Tamako, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She spoke weakly.
"Tama, Tamako, you're back..."
"Cui-chan, I've brought good news!"
"Ah... re-really?"
She quickly moved aside, "Come, come in quickly."
Nishida Tamako chuckled and skillfully squeezed into the sewer opening.
It was just a bit regrettable that her newly changed clothes would soon get a smell.
She composed herself and looked at her companions inside the sewer.
This was just a small hiding spot; including her, there were only 14 Cursed Children in total.
And their eyes, looking at Nishida Tamako, held a trace of anticipation.
Nishida Tamako did not disappoint them.
"Everyone, listen to me!"
"Our saving God has already arrived!!!"
At the same time.
Similar events were happening at the other twelve hiding spots.
After a while.
Following the mobilization by the first batch of Cursed Children.
Although the other Cursed Children felt various emotions like hesitation, unease, and disbelief.
But out of trust for their companions who had shared their hardships, they still prepared to leave the damp sewers.
They were heading to the shelter created by the God their companions spoke of.
Two military-green military trucks were parked in the central area, capable of reaching all hiding spots.
Saeko Busujima leaned against one of the military trucks.
She was constantly vigilant of her surroundings.
The Outer District was not safe.
Gastrea would appear from time to time to attack Cursed Children who were scavenging.
According to the description from the first batch of Cursed Children, they needed to house a total of 113 Cursed Children this time.
Such a large-scale migration, if they encountered Gastrea, could easily cause panic among the Cursed Children.
However...
As long as they didn't encounter Gastrea of too high a stage, Saeko Busujima could handle it.
Hmm, as long as it wasn't Stage IV, she could solo the Gastrea while ensuring the safety of the Cursed Children.
"They're here."
Suddenly, Saeko Busujima spoke, her gaze turning towards Nishida Tamako, who was waving at her not far away.
Seeing this, she also smiled.
"Are they here? Are they here?"
On the other truck, Shizuka jumped down and began to look around.
Hmm.
Saeko Busujima and Shizuka were the only two people in Lynn Family who could drive.
When Lynn learned this, he was quite speechless.
He immediately urged them to quickly practice their driving skills in the Dead Body World.
Of course.
If they could learn Magic Cube Teleportation, that would be another matter entirely.
Aside from that.
If they could learn it.
At least transferring Cursed Children would be much more convenient.
"Saeko-nee-san! Shizuka-nee-san!"
Nishida Tamako approached grandly with thirteen little lolis.
Saeko Busujima smiled gently and then said, "Go wait in the car first, only you all have arrived so far."
The Cursed Children behind Nishida Tamako exchanged glances, feeling a bit nervous and uneasy, their gazes flitting away, not daring to look at Saeko Busujima.
One of them even wished she could shrink her entire body, praying no one would notice her.
After a while.
Under Nishida Tamako's comfort and guidance.
They finally climbed into the truck.
Soon.
The second wave, third wave, and fourth wave also arrived at Saeko Busujima's location.
So far, no accidents had occurred.
Until the arrival of the fifth wave.
"Eh? What happened?"
Noda Mariko, who was leading the Cursed Children, exclaimed.
Boom boom—
A slight tremor came from beneath their feet.
As if something was moving.
The next second!
A giant monster burst out from the ground behind the Cursed Children's squad!
"Ah!"
The sudden change caused the Cursed Child at the very back to fall to the ground.
She turned her head, her face filled with terror.
A Gastrea, resembling both a centipede and a spider, entered her vision.
Its face showed no features, only a vertical maw that filled the entire space, with three rows of serrated teeth embedded inside.
"Hiss—"
A wisp of poisonous mist flowed from its abdomen.
"Oh no!!!"
On the truck.
The Cursed Children who had already taken their seats cried out in alarm at the scene not far away.
Their hearts sank instantly.
They, they would die!
What to do! What to do!!!
As fellow Cursed Children, their hearts were filled with worry and sorrow.
Clang—
Just as they were despairing, Saeko Busujima's sword was unsheathed.
She raised her sword and swiftly swung it towards the Gastrea!
Whoosh—
A white light Slashing, as if severing all airflow, flew at an extremely fast speed towards the Gastrea!
Without giving the Gastrea time to react, the Slashing quickly cut through its seemingly hard shell!
Making a squelching sound of cutting flesh!
With a bang, the upper half of the Gastrea was cut in half at the waist and crashed to the ground!
"Eh?"
Almost all the Cursed Children, seeing this scene, were stunned.
"So, so cool, big sister!"
On the truck, someone, unknown, exclaimed softly.
Noda Mariko was also stunned for a moment, but she quickly shouted, "What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and go!"
The others were startled awake and quickly led the fallen Cursed Child forward.
Noda Mariko even knew the characteristics of Gastrea.
As long as their core was not destroyed, they would not die.
She shouted loudly, "Saeko-nee-san, you need to destroy its core, otherwise it will regenerate!"
Saeko Busujima narrowed her eyes.
She saw that although the Gastrea had been cut in half at the waist, its lower half was still standing.
On the severed surface, dark tumors squirmed wildly, as if something was about to grow out.
Core?
Saeko Busujima's eyes swept over its body, but she didn't find any core.
However...
If she couldn't find it, she would just chop it a few more times.
She swung her sword a few more times.
The spider-like Gastrea was immediately divided into many pieces, which fell to the ground with a splatting sound.
Ew~
The Cursed Children's eyes were filled with horror.
"So, it was in the abdomen."
After tearing the Gastrea to shreds, Saeko Busujima finally saw its core.
Without any hesitation, she destroyed it.
Saeko Busujima sheathed her blade and smiled gently at the Cursed Children.
"Alright, it's over now."
Silence filled the air.
The cool older sister… she's, she's a little scary…