I'm not going to be an Spirit! (Translate)

Late at night. 

After a busy day, Nia Honjo finally got some time to rest after settling the cursed children who had moved in one by one. 

She hadn't even drawn comics today and just lay down on the bed. 

Postponed! 

Anyway, after receiving the bounty for retrieving the Legacy of the Seven Stars relics, she wouldn't need to continue drawing comics for a living. 

Although she still needed to draw since it was the most direct way to play the role of Nia Honjo she didn't have to do it every day. 

Lying comfortably on the soft, high-end mattress, she soon became immersed in its luxurious comfort. 

She didn't know how long she had been lying there, but just as she was about to fall asleep, an explosion like thunder sounded. 

Nibelcole suddenly opened her eyes and looked outside the church as if she had sensed something. "Mom, mom!" 

She pushed Nia Honjo arm anxiously. "Someone broke in!" 

"Huh?" 

Nia Honjo, who was half-asleep, was shaken awake and yawned groggily. "What did you say? What broke in?" 

"Someone broke in!" 

BOOM ! 

The explosion sounded like thunder again. 

This time, the church door also collapsed. 

The shockwave even created an air blast that blew Nia Honjo hair back. 

Looking at the ruined church door, her heart instantly rose to her throat. 

Standing under the moonlight were a tall man and a girl with blue hair. 

The man wore a white smiling mask, a burgundy tuxedo, and a top hat, looking like a gentleman on his way to a masquerade ball. 

The girl was wearing a cute, fluffy skirt, but the double blades in her hands and her red eyes, which stood out in the dark, made her look far more ferocious than cute. 

An unwelcome visitor. 

If it weren't for the dormitory where the cursed children rested behind her, Nia Honjo would have even wanted to escape with all her might. 

"Nice to meet you, servant of God." 

Kagetane Hiruko, the former ace of the Ground Spirit-Defense Force's mechanized special forces and now an internationally wanted criminal, took off his hat and bowed slightly. "Although it's a disturbance to visit at midnight, please bear with me, because…" 

He put his hat back on, his golden eyes flashing with a teasing light under the mask. "I will leave soon." 

Nia Honjo took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. 

The worst-case scenario is here. 

It seemed that her recent actions had thoroughly provoked Kikunojou Tendo, who had now sent out his most powerful killer. 

Before she could even start dealing with Kikunojou Tendo, the old man had decided to deal with her first. 

"Tsk…" 

Comparing their combat power, Nia Honjo expression grew even uglier. 

Kagetane Hiruko and his initiator, Kohina Hiruko, were both top-tier fighters one a mechanized soldier, the other a cursed child trained through cruel Gu-style breeding for killing. 

Nibelcole was a sub-Spirit, and if she were to deal with Kohina Hiruko, she would surely win, given enough time. 

The biggest problem, however, was Nia Honjo herself. 

Nia Honjo, an Spirit with almost no combat power, would have absolutely no chance of winning against Kagetane Hiruko, who was considered a top figure among mechanized warriors. 

She didn't even know how many moves she could withstand from this guy. 

She suddenly missed the old church. 

Although it had been a bit shabby, at least it was close to Rentaro Satomi. If any enemy came, she could just run to his side. 

But now, she was in the deserted outer area. Rentaro Satomi had already gone back with the others, and she had no reinforcements at all. 

Although there were more than a dozen cursed children behind her, they were all inexperienced and not suited for combat. 

Forget about being support; she'd be thankful if they didn't become a burden. 

Now, the only way was to… 

"Oh my, what an impolite guest." 

Nia Honjo spread her hands helplessly, not seeming surprised by his presence. Instead, she spoke in a calm tone. "Come to think of it, this is the first time I've been attacked at night in my life. But being attacked at night by someone like Mr. Hiruko doesn't excite me at all." 

"I'm so sorry." 

Kagetane Hiruko stood where he was, seemingly not planning on a quick resolution. 

"But Miss Honjo, you seem to have anticipated my arrival?" 

"Don't be surprised. I know a lot." 

"Ah, I think so." Kagetane Hiruko tilted his head. "That's why you knew things you shouldn't know and did things you shouldn't do, and that's why you ended up like this." 

"To this extent?" Nia Honjo asked with a half-smile. "Since I anticipated your coming, do you really think I wasn't prepared?" 

Hearing this, Kagetane Hiruko narrowed his eyes. 

He had carried out countless assassination missions and had never failed. 

Even if the opponent was a police officer of the same rank, as long as he made sufficient preparations in advance, he could easily deal with them using the abilities granted by his mechanical transformation. 

Not to mention police officers like Nia Honjo, who were ranked at the bottom of the list. 

If this were just an ordinary assassination mission, he wouldn't have wasted so much time talking to the target. 

But his employer, Kikunojou Tendo, not only wanted Nia Honjo dead but also wanted him to uncover her true identity as much as possible. 

Of course, the means didn't matter. 

Whether it was the rhetoric before the battle or the interrogation after, as long as he could find out her true identity, that would be enough. 

"I'm sorry, Miss Honjo, but you've messed with the wrong person." Kagetane Hiruko placed his hands on the gun handles at his waist. "But before the battle, I have some questions I want answers to. If you can tell me, I can give you a quick death." 

"Well… although I really don't like fighting, since you've said so, I can only protect myself." 

Nia Honjo got down from the bed, revealed her Astral Dress, and said calmly, "But if you start a fight, don't think it can end easily." 

Seeing the strange garment she summoned, Kagetane Hiruko silently took a step back. 

In his mind, he couldn't help but wonder. 

Seeing Nia Honjo summon the Astral Dress and angels, this scene something that couldn't be explained by common sense forced him to consider the possibility of her being part of the plan to create new humans. 

As a mechanized warrior, the Repulsion Field that Kagetane Hiruko could use could rebound all approaching matter. To ordinary people, this was an ability akin to magic. 

Perhaps the woman in front of him was also one of them? 

"Is that your combat suit? It doesn't look very sturdy." Kagetane Hiruko tried to probe. "What a strange technology. Are you also a mechanized warrior?" 

"This is my ability. As for what it can do, you'll have to guess." Nia Honjo thought for a moment and added, "As for your ability, I remember it's called Repulsion Field, right?" 

"This is really bad." Kagetane Hiruko sighed. "I didn't expect that my trump card would be completely exposed, and I have no idea about the enemy's abilities. It looks like today will be a tough battle." 

"Do you want to surrender? If you surrender, you lose half. As long as you pay for the repairs to the gate, I can let you go." 

"Sounds like a good idea." 

Seeing that Kagetane Hiruko seemed to be retreating, Nia Honjo couldn't help but feel a surge of hope. 

However, this feeling didn't last long, as Kagetane Hiruko's next words made her feel as if she had fallen into an icy cave. 

"But the more dangerous the battle, the more interesting it is, isn't it?" 

Under the mask, Kagetane Hiruko grinned wildly. 

"Nun who serves the gods… please dance with me under this bright moon."