ILLIMITABLE UNTIL DEATH

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"So that's how it is," Aria said, crossing her arms and closing her eyes with an expression of understanding.

Just moments ago, Fang Li had explained to the four girls about how he charged up ''Fugaku'', confronted the ''Oni'', and then came here with members of their group.

Upon learning that Fang Li came here alone to take down ''Habi'' and cripple ''Grenada'' by eliminating a key expert, Shirayuki, Riko, and Reki all fell silent.

Only Aria, though wearing a look of understanding, had her brows raised high in clear anger.

"This was so important, why did you recklessly act alone?" Aria said, clearly frustrated. "And without telling us anything? We thought something bad had happened to you!"

Shirayuki and Riko immediately chimed in.

"That's right, Li-Kun. That was way too dangerous."

"If Li Li dies, Riko would be heartbroken and die too."

Though their words differed, it was clear that both Shirayuki and Riko were also scolding Fang Li.

Only Reki remained silent, standing quietly on the side as usual.

Fang Li sighed and said, "I acted on the spur of the moment. Given the situation at the time, it wasn't possible to contact anyone. Besides, if it's just me, even if something goes wrong, I can escape quickly. Having more people would only increase unexpected risks, right?"

His reasoning wasn't wrong.

"But on the flip side, if something does happen, you'd only have the option to run. Without backup, even if the situation doesn't require escape, you wouldn't be able to resolve it otherwise," Aria said, glaring at Fang Li with her crimson eyes, still clearly displeased.

"No matter how you look at it, infiltrating the enemy's stronghold alone is too reckless. Even if you're strong, there are some things you just can't do by yourself."

Before Fang Li could respond, Shirayuki, Riko, and Reki all turned their gazes toward Aria.

Their expressions were... odd.

"What... What's with those looks?" Aria took a step back, yelling, "Did I say something wrong?"

Riko answered the question.

"You're not wrong, but we're all just a bit surprised," Riko teased with a mischievous tone. "The Aria who used to always charge into enemy territory solo, recklessly raiding without backup, now understands that there are things one person can't handle. You've grown so much, I'm almost moved to tears, little sister."

"Shut up! That was in the past! I've changed! And you're not my elder sister! I'm not little either!" Aria snapped, her temper flaring like thunder. "Idiot Riko! Keep laughing, and I'll put a hole in you!"

"Eek! So scary!" Riko quickly hid behind Fang Li, clinging to him as she snuggled against his body, acting like a spoiled child. "Li Li, protect me quickly! If you don't, the violent Holmes will eat me up!"

Seeing Riko all over Fang Li, both Aria and Shirayuki's faces darkened simultaneously.

"Eat you? You're not a peach bun!" Aria growled.

Would you eat her if she were a peach bun, Aria?

"You… you want Little Li Sama to 'eat' you?" Shirayuki exclaimed, her face turning bright red. "How could you do something so envi— no, so 'jealousy-inducing'! Unforgivable!"

What kind of bizarre misunderstanding is this? And Shirayuki, swapping "envy" with "jealousy" doesn't really change the meaning, does it?

"…"

Reki, are you just going to stay silent as always?

"Hahaha! Come on, Little Li Li! Eat Riko up!" Riko said teasingly.

Stop adding fuel to the fire, Riko!

"'Sigh'…" Fang Li sighed. He realized that whenever these four girls were together, his sighing increased.

Returning to the matter at hand, Fang Li turned back to the group of four. "Well, since you're here, there's no helping it now." He then asked, "Did just the four of you come?"

"We're only the advance team," Aria replied. "Jeanne and Tamamo have already pinpointed this location and confirmed that it's one of Grenada's strongholds. They've mobilized reinforcements and are planning to secure another victory in the Far East Warfare."

In other words, backup would be arriving soon.

Fang Li felt a bit relieved upon hearing this. While he intended to handle the situation alone, it wasn't just ''Sun'' and ''Habi'' that were here; ''Ranban'' and many ''Oni'' soldiers were present too. If any of them interfered while Fang Li was fighting Sun and Habi, things could go south quickly.

As Aria had said earlier, some things truly couldn't be done alone.

"In that case, let's make the most of this opportunity." Fang Li glanced around at the four girls—Aria, Shirayuki, Riko, and Reki—and spoke.

"I need to head back soon, or Zhuge Jinghuan will start to get suspicious. You four should remain hidden and wait for the reinforcements. Once the backup arrives, we'll take down this stronghold in one go!"

Upon hearing this, Shirayuki grew concerned.

"Will you be alright, Li-kun?" She asked, her face full of worry. "If you return to the enemy's headquarters alone, what if something goes wrong?"

"That's right," Aria quickly nodded. "At least let me come along to support you."

"Even Riko is a little worried," Riko said with a mischievous smile, but her tone carried a hint of seriousness. "I don't know much about the Oni, but as for Ranban, I'm familiar with them since they often send people to study at I-U. I have good relations with them, but both Zhuge and Koko are very tricky to deal with."

Reki, as usual, didn't say anything but directed her gaze at Fang Li.

Under the worried stares of the four girls, Fang Li smiled lightly. "Don't worry. If I could infiltrate I-U and come out unscathed, what's a little island like this?"

"Just wait for the climax."

Fang Li's calm and confidence made the girls hesitate for a moment, but in the end, they could only nod in agreement.

Fang Li then glanced at Aria.

"Hm?" Aria, noticing his gaze, asked uncertainly, "What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"…It's nothing." Fang Li smiled before turning his eyes toward Shirayuki and Reki.

They, too, were staring at Aria, their expressions filled with concern as if they were looking at something dangerous.

(End Of This Chapter)