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"Have you ever considered what it means for you if a wooden sword can't block and knock back a zombie dog? Death!"
He sternly warned Saeko Busujima that the girl, who was obsessed with fighting and bloodlust, had just tried to use a wooden sword to kill the zombie dogs, which was simply naive.
At this moment, Saeko Busujima revealed a meaningful smile:
"Teacher Zhou, who said a wooden sword can't kill a zombie dog?"
Saeko Busujima spoke with a hint of sarcasm, deftly twisting her wrist to wield the wooden sword, the tip slicing through the air.
"Moreover, you don't seem like a typical teacher to me."
She took a step closer, at a distance that was neither offensive nor intimidating.
"No teacher can suddenly perform magic and turn a pistol into an assault rifle in the blink of an eye."
Zhou Ye's heart skipped a beat.
This keen observation is truly remarkable, befitting someone who wields a knife. Nami, standing nearby, also showed a wary expression.
Zhou Ye remained calm and gave a reason that was half true and half false.
"I'm just an ordinary person who recently gained superpowers."
He spread his hands to indicate that he was harmless.
"As you can see, it's just the ability to store things in space, making it convenient to carry around some items."
He changed the subject and asked the question back.
"And you? You're not an ordinary student either, are you? You chopped down a bunch of people with a wooden sword. That skill doesn't seem like something you'd get from high school club activities."
Saeko Busujima did not answer immediately.
She first lowered her head and carefully straightened the collar of her school uniform that had been splashed with dirt, her movements meticulous and carrying a sense of solemnity.
After she finished tidying up, she raised her head and looked directly at Zhou Ye.
"I am Saeko Busujima, the next Water Pillar candidate of the Demon Slayer Corps."
Her voice was calm, yet firm and resolute.
“My teacher is your colleague, Yoshiyuki Tomioka.”
"puff--"
Zhou Ye almost lost his composure.
Colleagues? Tomioka Giyu?
This dungeon is really a forced combination! Resident Evil plus Demon Slayer? Umbrella vs. Demon Slayer Corps? Is this some kind of absurd thing?! And a Water Pillar candidate too. Also, my relationship with Giyu Tomioka is just a fake one, not a real one.
He was internally ranting and raving, but he had to maintain a mysterious and inscrutable expression on his face.
"Demon Slayer Corps... Giyu Tomioka..."
He repeated it, pretending to be thoughtful.
"This world is indeed becoming more and more interesting."
"Never mind, let's not talk about that now."
Zhou Ye waved his hand, interrupting the bizarre family reunion.
"We shouldn't stay here any longer; it's full of that stuff. Let's get out of here."
He looked at Saeko Busujima.
"Where are you planning to go? Back to Raccoon City?"
Saeko Busujima shook her head.
She raised her hand, her slender fingers pointing towards the high mountains ahead, where the outline of a building could be vaguely seen.
"No, my mission is to go there."
Her tone carried the weight of a task.
"The mansion that Umbrella built in the Acre Mountains."
"Intelligence indicates that a Lower Moon demon has been spotted there."
She paused and added.
"Professor Zhou and Professor Tohsaka might be wondering why Professor Tomioka didn't come in person."
"Because an Upper Moon demon appeared in Raccoon City, the situation is urgent, and he is tied down and cannot leave his post."
"Therefore, I, as the alternate, can be entrusted with handling matters at the mansion."
Her voice lowered, carrying an undisguised sense of loss and a hint of barely perceptible anger.
"Originally... I came here with my classmates on a reconnaissance mission, but unexpectedly..."
She didn't say anything more, but the subtext of "It's a pity... my classmate became a victim of the conspiracy" was clear enough.
A group of ordinary students get caught up in this bizarre mix of ghosts and biohazards; the outcome is predictable.
Zhou Ye's eyelids twitched as he listened. He had no idea how the classic Resident Evil 2 and 3, plus Operation Raccoon City and other games, had been drastically altered.
And this mansion, which is a classic Resident Evil setting, now they've crammed in a Lower Moon demon? Has Umbrella stirred up a hornet's nest?
Or is it that Spencer Oldman has already cooperated with Muzan Kibutsuji in order to achieve immortality?
"This is not the place to talk."
Zhou Ye interrupted her sentimentality, saying that now was not the time to wallow in melancholy.
"Get in the car first, we'll talk on the way to the mansion."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Ye had a sudden thought.
The analysis and construction of the Law of Reason's power, the spatial transfer of the Law of the Void's power, and the addition of a bit of Talking Tom's "I Think" power.
【Om—】
The air distorted slightly, and a rugged, powerful-looking American-made SWAT armored vehicle appeared out of thin air, stopping steadily in the open space in front of the three people.
The car was painted black, marked with police insignia, had large tires, and narrow windows, giving it an impressive defensive capability.
Wow…
Saeko Busujima stared in surprise at the enormous vehicle that had suddenly appeared.
She walked around the armored vehicle, reached out and tapped the thick armor plate, producing a dull "bang bang" sound.
"Teacher Zhou, your abilities are like a mobile super warehouse."
She couldn't help but admire it.
"This is so convenient!"
"Basic operation, don't be silly."
Zhou Ye casually replied with a tired internet meme and opened the heavy car door.
"Get in the car, you're the next Water Pillar candidate for the Demon Slayer Corps. If we delay any longer, who knows what new things will come up?"
The three men got into the armored vehicle.
The interior space is not spacious, but it is fully equipped, with interfaces for various police communication equipment and fixed weapons.
Zhou Ye skillfully started the vehicle, and the engine emitted a deep roar.
The car slowly started moving, driving away from the area where the battle had just taken place.
A moment of silence fell over the carriage.
Saeko Busujima sat in the passenger seat, but her gaze kept drifting to Zhou Ye in the driver's seat and then to Nami in the back.
She spoke, breaking the silence.
“Teacher Zhou, spatial storage ability cannot explain the transformation of a pistol into a rifle, or the previous train carriage explosion.”
Her tone was calm, as if she were stating a fact.
"That's more like... creation out of thin air, or a transformation of form."
Again.
Zhou Ye sighed inwardly; this girl was not easy to fool.
"As I said, I don't fully understand the superpowers I just acquired."
He continued to dodge the question, keeping the steering wheel firmly in his hand.
"It might have some other side effects; we're still exploring it."
He glanced at Saeko Busujima.
"Since you're so curious about me, why don't you tell me more about your Demon Slayer Corps? What level are the Lower Rank Demons? How much stronger are they than those zombie dogs from before?"
Saeko Busujima seemed to accept this explanation, or rather, she didn't intend to delve into it further for the time being.
She then answered Zhou Ye's question.
"Ghosts are different from the zombies you encounter here. They are intelligent, possess [Blood Demon Arts], and have bizarre abilities."
"The Lower Moon demons rank in the bottom six of the Twelve Demon Moons, but each one is far superior to ordinary demons. They are powerful and require at least a Pillar-level swordsman to deal with them reliably."
She looked out the window at the desolate scenery rushing by.
"As for comparing it to zombie dogs... there's no comparison. A Lower Moon Demon could easily destroy a small army with a flick of its finger."
Zhou Ye tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
Destroying a small army? That combat power... is comparable to a lower-level demon who has gained power.
A mansion inhabited by a Lower Moon demon, plus Umbrella's bizarre biological weapons—it's hard to say how long Jill and Chris, who entered in the original story, would survive.
"Then your teacher, Giyu Tomioka, will deal with the Upper Moon demons..."
Zhou Ye couldn't help but ask.
"Is he confident?"
Saeko Busujima paused for a moment.
"The teacher is very strong. He's like a water column."