Final Trial of Mankind

20 years ago, an accident occurred while investigating the ruins "Dead City", leaving half of the body in the "Dead City", but gained the ability to change weapons at will, and at the same time could not die. This is where the title of "Return to the Underworld" comes from. .

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Although Gozo is a sightseeing spot rich in nature, it is also an island of ancient ruins registered in the World Heritage Site. Even among them, the megalithic temple called Gigantia is particularly famous.

This is one of the most expensive and oldest temples in the world built in the Neolithic Age 500 years ago.

According to the legend of the island, the female giant who built the temple was called Sansina, and the name Gigantia also means "Tower of Giants".

Beings known as giants ruled the world before humans appeared, and this is one of the types of myths that can be seen all over the world.

According to records, the Titans in Greek mythology, the frost giants in Norse mythology, Pangu in China, and the Nephilim, the vanished saints—and Adam and Eve and their descendants are also giants beyond the realm of human beings.

The island of Gozo, which gathers all kinds of legends, is naturally not simple, and it also has a very special identity.

That is - the world's oldest [Demon Special Zone] floating on the Mediterranean Sea.

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Liana Caruana, a high-ranking vampire who belongs to the domain of the First True Ancestor [Forgotten Warlord], drove a lightly armored military four-wheel drive vehicle to the ancient city of dawn. Get picked up by Nagisa and move across Victoria Street in the heart of Gozo to the other side of the island.

This time, she was the strongest high-level vampire guard with three beasts led by the fourth Gozo Island Ruins Investigation Team.

"So, Miss Liana and Kagura-kun, are you investigating the legend about this giant?"

Nagisa, who was sitting in the rear seat, looked at Liana who explained some knowledge about the island to them through the rearview mirror and asked.

Then, Liana put on a slightly bewildered expression.

"You two, haven't you heard anything from the Doctor?"

"what!?"

Kojou and Nagisa showed surprised expressions, and Liana bit her lip slightly, muttering as if she was asking herself.

"Yes...is that so...but if so, why would the Doctor..."

"Well, come to think of it, Miss Liana." Is it better to judge or change the subject, Nagisa called out in a clear voice, "That bracelet, is it—"

"Bracelet? Do you mean the registration certificate?"

Liana raised her left hand, where she was wearing a metal bracelet a circle larger than a watch, which was not only an ID card to ensure the safety of the demons, but also a special 'Demon Special Zone' for monitoring their transmitters. Equipment - Demon Race Registration Card.

"Sure enough! Then, Miss Liana is a demon?"

"Well, yes, I am a vampire from the field of the King of War, and I also serve as the guardian of this investigation team."

Liana looked back at the surprised Nagisa, showing a slightly uneasy expression.

Although the sanctuary treaty has been in force for more than 40 years, there are not a few humans who still hate it and are afraid of demons.

I'm probably worried about how Nagisa and the others will react when they know Liana's true identity.

However, Nagisa's eyes sparkled as if to dispel Liana's anxiety.

"Wow, that's amazing! It's the first time for me to talk to someone from the Zhanwang domain. So, this island is the 'Devil Special Zone'. Yacheng-kun has such a beautiful vampire friend, which really surprised me." , When did the two meet, is it okay if the sunshine is strong?"

"Hey, that... that is..."

"...Let's stop here, Nagisa, Miss Liana is scared."

Kojou had no choice but to stop Nagisa who started to ask questions at a super fast speed, and lowered her head with a wry smile at the stunned Liana.

"Sorry, guy, there's just too much nonsense."

"...you are really strange, you are indeed the children of the doctor."

Liana sighed slightly and smiled, she seemed very happy, this probably wasn't an illusion of the ancient city.

"Although it's not very clear, it's definitely not a word of praise."

"Hehe, sorry."

Liana stared at Kojou who replied with a straight face, and gave a smirk. It was a defenseless and cute smile that was different from the rigorous first impression.

"It's already been opened, is it okay?" Gucheng asked looking back at the stone wall of the ruins that were fading away.

"It doesn't matter, what we are investigating is not the Temple of Gigantia."

"Does that mean there are other ruins?"

"Yes, last year, an underground tomb was discovered under the hills two kilometers away from here. Although it doesn't have an official name yet, we call it the 'Fairy's Coffin'."

"Underground tomb? Tomb?"

"Yes, we think this may be a relic from before and after the 'Holy Annihilation'."

"The 'holy annihilation' you mentioned... seems to be something that Dad was studying before!"

Kojou didn't ask back confidently, but Keliana nodded with a blushing cheek for some reason.

"That's right, it's the traces of mass killings and destruction of unknown causes left in various parts of the world—a general term for the large-scale disasters that are said to have been caused by the Fourth Primogenitor."

Gucheng and their father—the father named "Xiaoyacheng" is an archaeologist. Although he is a scholar, he is not the kind of intellectual and calm type who is locked in a laboratory to study documents. Fighting in the disputed area, busy robbing excavated items, and taking advantage of the fire to loot the field researcher who is only a thin layer away.

The research subject of such Yacheng is the event called "Holy Annihilation", which seems to be a major event in history that is recorded even in the scriptures of the Western European Church.

"However, this is just a legend. In fact, it is said that there is no evidence to prove that such a thing is real, but there is no evidence at all..."

"Well, it's fine if it's just a legend..." Liana murmured with a tired expression for some reason.

Although Gucheng felt that her attitude was a little strange, but before asking this question, the car they took left the main road and drove into a wilderness full of rocks. It seems that the relic of the destination is ahead of them .

"I can already see it, that's the investigation team's campsite." Liana said, holding the steering wheel desperately.

Because the car drove into the huge undulating rock piles, the car bumped violently. If you speak casually, you will easily bite your tongue.

The campsite that I finally arrived at soon was a simple place where the dormitories of the tent factory were gathered together. Because there were several heavy machinery for excavation, there were hardly any things that should be called survey equipment.

Instead, it is the guards of civilian military companies and heavily armed armored vehicles that stand out. It is not so much the excavation site of the ruins as it is the armed stronghold of the guerrillas.

"I always think it's a very good level of security. Could it be that there are buried treasures or something?"

"If there is such a thing, Dad will take the lead in finding a loophole to steal it all, and then run away..."

Nagisa and Kojoro talked arbitrarily, got out of the car, and then...

"—Who do you think will steal everything?"

Suddenly, a man hugged the shoulders of the two from behind. It was a man wearing an old top hat and a leather jacket, and the smell of wine and gunpowder wafted from his body.

"Tooth City-kun!"

Nagisa raised her head to look at her long-lost father, and made a bright voice, and Yacheng gently hugged her daughter on her head like coaxing a child.

"Oh, Nagisa! I thought there would be an angel like this, but it turns out to be my daughter! Haha, it's finally here. Haven't seen her for a while, has she grown into a more beautiful woman?"

"Hey... Lord Yacheng, I'm very sorry!"

Nagisa, who was being picked up, protested with her face flushed, and Yacheng smiled boldly with her tanned face.

"It's been a long journey. You're not in danger, are you?"

"Yes. Because Kojo-kun is here!"

"Hmm... the ancient city?"

At this moment, Yacheng seemed to have finally remembered the existence of his son, tilted his head in disbelief from the bottom of his heart, and asked in a blunt tone.

"Yo, kid, why are you here?"

"It's a guardian, a guardian! It's impossible for Nagisa to travel alone!"

"...I don't think it will be of any use even if you come." Let Nagisa sit on his shoulder like this, Yacheng put his hand on his chin with an "um", "Well, forget it. Don't hinder me work oh boy"

"The treatment between me and Nagisa is really different, damn dad!" said Kojou with his mouth twisted in resentment.

Although it is impossible to get angry, but I am used to this man's stinky mouth. Thinking about being treated as an equal man, I feel that it is not so bad.

"Anyway, let's go eat. The island's cuisine is also very good, especially the specialty sausages that go well with local beer."

"We are still completely minors!"

Gucheng couldn't help but feel a headache for Yacheng's old daddy style, but at this time, Nagisa, who should have complained first, was not listening to Gucheng's conversation.

"Nagisa?"

"Did you notice..."

Aware of Nagisa's change, Kagura muttered solemnly.

What she watched wordlessly was the foot of the rock pile, the entrance of a stone cave like a temple.

It is by no means a spectacular relic. The limestone that has become red has been eroded by wind and rain, and it has become potholed, and it is not exquisitely decorated. Did it encounter an accident during the excavation operation? The wreckage of destroyed vehicles is piled up scattered around. .

But even so, there is still a strange aura wafting around, as if rejecting those who approached in a daze, a sense of coercion similar to the aura of a king.

"Is that... a relic?"

"Hmmm. The Legacy of 'Holy Annihilation' - No. 12 'Fairy's Coffin'."

"The elf's...coffin."

The ancient city's mouth recollected this poetic sound that was rough and inconsistent.

And Nagisa seemed to be fascinated by something, and continued to stare at the ruins without a word.

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"...Xiao Nagisa."

Mu Chen, who was hiding in the void, read out the girl's name, although she was a bit smaller, Mu Chen would never admit it wrong.

Including the hero Xiao Gucheng in the original novel, Mu Chen recognized them all.

"I really saw everyone except their hot mom. Oh, I don't seem to have seen that old red and white witch pretending to be a mother-in-law either."

Mu Chen, who had just got off the plane and was thinking about what to do next, encountered a robber. Mu Chen, whose thoughts were disturbed, was upset and used his half-hearted thoughts to blow the robber away.

Although it's half-baked, it's only for Shi On. In fact, it is easy and enjoyable for Mu Chen to use his thoughts to transport a passenger plane. He can even use his thoughts to tear apart the space for teleportation.

However, it is a pity that there is still a long way to go compared with Shi On, who specializes in mind power.

In short, after flying the robbers away, Mu Chen found Xiao Gucheng and Xiao Nagisha, and later felt that the plot should revolve around them, so he disappeared and hid himself after talking with them for a while.

However, he followed the two protagonists all the way to their camp.

Muchen didn't get in touch with the protagonist right away. After all, contacting others rashly, especially in this sensitive period, would definitely cause trouble. Muchen is not interested in getting involved, as long as he can get what he wants at critical moments, that's fine. As for the relationship with the protagonists, he didn't care much.