Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 699 - 697: Arrogance

The howling wind carried the voices below into the air, making them appear insignificant.

Yet Magus still felt the piercing words, a surge of anger spread from his chest throughout his body, even his constantly swaying tail paused briefly.

In his vertical pupils, the intent to kill was fully revealed.

He liked to compose himself with the demeanor of the strong, but was repulsed by the continual provocations against him.

As he said, mere humans, when faced with a higher life form, should show appropriate etiquette and respect, not that deep-seated disdain.

Magus could sense that the young man standing on the lamppost truly didn't take him seriously.

Even youthful ignorance must have its limits!

"Roar!"

Magus let out a violent roar, its sound like thunder, echoing over Anchorage, shaking window panes below.

Sunaga Takashi's pupils shrank, knowing that what followed would inevitably be an earth-shattering strike; any slip, and both of them would be eliminated.

He gripped the Thunder Sword tightly, suppressing all fear, standing ramrod straight, like an unyielding legendary sword.

In an instant, wild lightning surged on the sword's surface, like a thousand silver snakes coiling, spitting sparks into the surrounding air.

The sizzling sound was drowned out by the lingering echoes of the roar above.

Around Magus, Black Qi surged wildly, like a pitch-black armor covering his body.

In the vertical pupils flashed fury and madness, he pushed off the void with both feet, and the whole figure turned into an afterimage, pouncing downward.

The overwhelming killing intent fell from the sky like a tangible force.

It's coming!!

Sunaga Takashi felt an unprecedented pressure weighing on his heart, every nerve, every muscle in his body tensed to meet the enemy's attack.

In a fleeting moment, a faint golden thread sliced through the air, like an artist's burst of inspiration sketching a beautiful line on paper.

The monster was decapitated.

The splattering blood stained the fractured road, the dust lifted by the impact settled with the weight given by the blood.

Sunaga Takashi stood in place, the indifferent expression on his face finally broke, showing astonishment, even stunned as his thoughts aligned with reality.

Hissing, the electric serpents on the sword blade gradually weakened, he strained to lower his head like a rusty cog, looking down at Magus's head at his feet.

The face covered in ghastly green scales still bore the ferocity and cruelty of the pounce, but it could no longer exert the heavy pressure on him.

The vertical pupils were rounded wide.

This one likely didn't even know he was dead.

Sunaga Takashi watched as Magus's body surface turned scorched black, then disintegrated, even the blood evaporated into the air, yet no golden orb emerged.

He didn't care much, lifted his head, high above, the golden feathered robe draped over Aozawa's body like flames, godlike and demonic.

Originally thought that in the trial, the gap between both sides' strengths would be narrowed, but now it seemed he was too naive.

The strong remain strong.

In this trial, the gap in strength between both sides would only grow wider.

Sunaga Takashi's expression gradually consolidated, withdrawing the Thunder Sword into its sheath, a tinge of sigh surfacing in his heart.

He finally understood what kind of thoughts the Kendo Club Members he usually sparred with had in mind.

There really are such prodigies in this world.

To say one is not disheartened would be a lie.

But after brief disheartenment, a wave of vigorous fighting spirit surged within Sunaga Takashi.

To have a clear goal in this life, to strive for, is a good thing too.

He wanted to surpass Aozawa.

Sunaga Takashi looked up, his black pupils reflecting the young man above.

Meanwhile, Aozawa gazed across Anchorage, towards the distant scenery, devoid of any human presence in his eyes.

...

"Baa!"

The goat-headed demon let out a roar, then unwillingly collapsed on the ground.

Bang, the corpse turned scorched black and cracked open.

A golden orb emerged, split in two, entering Phoenix Academy Maggie and the black-haired girl with braided pigtails.

The girl was 1.64 meters tall, wearing a loose martial arts outfit, her chest slightly raised, showing a petite and delicate curve.

She held an ancient-looking copper mirror in her hand.

"It feels like the trial for the third round was long, yet not as intense as yesterday.

Xiao Mei wondered."

Phoenix Academy Maggie had grown accustomed to the strange habit of the black-haired girl automatically supplementing her own inner monologues, she pulled out her cellphone to check the time, it was 12:16 PM.

The trial time was indeed longer than yesterday's.

Is there really no pattern to the trial duration?

She thought, then put away her cellphone, wanting to use the Lucky Compass to search for the Unicorn's trail.

Chirp, a shimmering white light suddenly appeared on her body surface, accompanied by faint small bubbles, unlike the flash of light when being eliminated, this was the gradual white light transformation of a normal trial end.

"Oh dear, the third round of the trial has ended, Xiao Mei lamented."

The girl shook her head, then smiled and said, "I hope to cooperate with you next time, sincerely, Xiao Mei~"

"Me too."

Phoenix Academy Maggie replied blandly, apart from the odd habit of ending sentences with 'Xiao Mei,' Yan Chun Mei, this teammate from Luoyang, was stronger than Ayatsuki Iroha.

At least she wouldn't happily throw her arms around her and call her Maggie all the time, even though she had already corrected her several times, yet that one still wouldn't change.

It was like a delinquent student being scolded by the superintendent, always promising 'next time for sure,' and still saying the same next time caught.

Phoenix Academy Maggie eventually got tired of correcting Ayatsuki Iroha's naming problem, and got used to being embraced by her frequently.

"Goodbye."

A flash of white light, and Maggie from Phoenix Academy lost sight of Yan Chun Mei, returning to the master bedroom of the hotel's presidential suite.

She looked down at her fair and tender hands, gently clenched them, and could feel a significant power surging in her palms.

Now she could basically confirm that her strength made it unsuitable for Mike to continue as her sparring partner.

Thinking that this was only the third round of trials, Maggie from Phoenix Academy couldn't help but begin to look forward to changes in the upcoming trials.

Maybe afterward, she could arm wrestle Aozawa to see who is stronger, or perhaps Morimoto Chiyoda.

While Maggie from Phoenix Academy was thinking about these things, her phone dinged. She unlocked it and took a glance; it was a message from Ayatsuki Ayaka.

"Ho ho~ Maggie, I passed the third round of trials, pretty impressive, right?"

From the text alone, Maggie from Phoenix Academy could imagine Ayatsuki Ayaka's exuberant expression, and a hint of helplessness flashed across her face.

We are love rivals, after all.

Why ask me for praise?

Maggie from Phoenix Academy simply replied with one word, "Hmm."

In her opinion, it was only natural for Ayatsuki Ayaka to pass the third round of trials, so there was no need to praise her.

The Chaos Silk Ribbon is a simple yet powerful magical treasure that can block any attack with a simple wave, then throw out the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

That magical treasure has an auto-targeting effect and its offensive power is quite formidable.

Ayatsuki Ayaka just needed to remember these two steps, most demons couldn't withstand her two-pronged attack.

As for the minority, it's likely only a Unicorn and those transformed by a Unicorn could manage.

Therefore, Maggie didn't think passing the trial was something worth praising Ayatsuki Ayaka for, and instead dialed her mother's number.

...

Beep.

The sound of the phone connecting was heard.

"Maggie, has the trial ended?"

Kochou's tone had a hint of nervousness, considering Iwasaki Misa was eliminated, so she was a bit worried about her daughter failing the third-round trial.

Maggie from Phoenix Academy laughed and said: "Mother, the third round of trials has already ended.

This trial was different from before; the landing locations were no longer the previous exit points and were randomly assigned, and teammates were also randomly matched.

This time, I was matched with a teammate named Yan Chun Mei, sixteen years old, with an excellent mentality and intellect, and she possesses a powerful magical treasure called the Yin Yang Mirror.

This trial is full of talented people from every country."

"You don't need to be overly modest either."

Kochou's heart settled down as she said, "Iwasaki Misa was eliminated in the morning.

According to Sousuke, she was eliminated in Anchorage after dealing with someone who had consumed the Demonic Seed.

Aozawa and Sunaga Takashi were not eliminated, which means they killed that monster.

You should ask about the situation later and see if any corpses were left."

Although the warehouse's demonized human corpses didn't remain, it doesn't mean Anchorage's demonized humans would disappear.

If any are left, Kochou can communicate and exchange with the United States.

Relying solely on Japan won't work, but she can gather some other allies from Europe; everyone chipping in might be able to get a taste with the United States.

The research value of demonized humans is too great.

"Hmm."

Maggie from Phoenix Academy nodded.

Kochou leaned back and continued: "As for Misa, temporarily take her in and let her help with some tasks.

Sousuke may be incompetent, but the Mitsubishi Group still needs him to be better controlled.

You don't need to trust her too much."

"Okay, I understand what to do."

"That's all, then."

Kochou hung up the phone.

Maggie from Phoenix Academy didn't rush to message Aozawa; she walked out of the master bedroom door and saw a girl with loose, long, black hair seated in the living room.

Upon seeing Maggie from Phoenix Academy step out, Iwasaki Misa quickly got up, flashed a warm smile, and said, "Miss, congratulations on passing the third round of trials."

Seeing this lowered posture, Maggie from Phoenix Academy couldn't help but feel emotional.

Trials are cruel.

The victors can enjoy honor and glory.

The defeated can only accept the fate of a loser.

She didn't speak.

Iwasaki Misa's smile didn't appear awkward, in fact, she felt somewhat relieved.

Not fearing being embarrassed face-to-face, but fearing a smiling face while keeping past grievances in mind, that's truly terrifying.

"Miss, I was too arrogant before and didn't recognize my place, my sincerest apologies."

Iwasaki Misa bowed.

If she couldn't become a champion, at least she needed to become a component by a champion's side.

Though insignificant to champions, in the eyes of others, it already counted as someone with a status.

Maggie from Phoenix Academy patted her shoulder and said: "No need to bring up past matters, you weren't my subordinate back then, competing with me is normal.

Even if you think of betraying me in the future, it's human nature.

I only hope that before you betray me, you think clearly, whether you can bear the consequences for your betrayal."

"Rest assured, Miss, I will be forever loyal to you in the future without the slightest doubt!"

Iwasaki Misa immediately pledged loyalty to her.