Operation

In AST base.

Kusakabe Ryouko is hearing a report from her subordinate.

"Princess?"

"Yes, we spotted Princess with the young man she disappeared with."

"I see."

'There is no space quake so better not pry with it."

"Well, this is not our job so let's not mind it, however, just a reminder, don't let Origami—"

The door suddenly opened.

"First Lieutenant!"

Speaking of the devil, a white-haired girl immediately take an initiative.

Although Ryouko didn't look at the door, she start to massage her temple, knowing that a headache would start to invade her head.

…

Since then, they start the operation to observe the Tohka.

Still, they couldn't believe that she could show herself without creating a space quake.

While they are focusing on this subject, on the base, Origami is watching this while her body is trembling in irritation.

Suddenly, her teammate heard her cramping a juice can after she finished drinking it.

They look at her confusingly.

They wanted to ask what's the problem but the aura she letting out is scary, like she is a lion who got stolen food.

Immediately, people who wanted to approach her back out and thought not to bother her in the meantime.

…

Many hours have passed, and the AST is seeing Tohka and Shido on the top of the hill outside of the city.

Meanwhile, Ryouko and Origami are at the location.

They are at the sight of fire, hiding at the side of the hill at a distance.

Holding her sniper, Origami is observing Tohka through her scope.

The rifle sniper she holds is not ordinary.

This is a technology from DEM but copied by the government.

The reason why this weapon was created is to kill spirits in this world.

On the other hand, Ryouko is hearing the report on her earbud.

"What? okay"

She was surprised a bit by the report but immediately composed herself and tell what she hear to Origami.

"The higher-ups give us a go signal."

Origami didn't reply but she is now focused on her sniper.

With her binocular, Ryouko tells the wind pressure, wind direction, and distance from the target.

Origami adjusts her scope from her information and tells her captain that she is on the go.

The time has come as Ryouko shouts "Fire!" and Origami pulls the trigger.

A sound of wind slashing for a second as the bullet hit the target.

"…"

"No way!"

Agony is starting to invade Origami's mind as she witnesses her work.

Both of them couldn't believe what happened.

Based on Origami's calculation, the bullet will hit Tohka's head but for some reason, the bullet hit Tohka's kinako bread pillow and pierce Shido's heart.

"NOOOO!!!!!!!!"

…

WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY? HOW? HOW? THAT SPIRIT IS SUPPOSED TO BE… UGHHH!!!

IN THE END, I'M LIKE THOSE SPIRITS.

I WANT TO DIE.

I WANT TO DIE.

I WANT TO DIE.

I WANT TO DIE.

…

*Booom!

Suddenly, the wind burst as Tohka's body is transforming into her spirit form.

Seeing his dead body, no tears have fallen from her eyes, after all, her heart is full of injustice thoughts.

She look into the distance and saw a familiar woman.

Her eyes widened as she summon her companion and weapon.

"SANDALPHON!"

She stomps the ground as a king's throne appears and the huge sword is in her hand.

With her sword, she destroys the throne.

"HALVANHELEV!"

The fragments from the throne, cover her broadsword and transform into a much larger sword.