Inside The Hollow
Led by Ling, the group fought their way through, eventually reaching the location of the train. They took down the short, stout man, while Anby and Billy headed to the cockpit to prepare to drive the train.
"You... You are Void Hunter Hoshimi Miyabi?!"
"How could something like this attract the attention of a big shot like you!"
Perlman, who was currently being held by Mao You, looked at Hoshimi Miyabi, who was observing their surroundings, in shock.
It was understandable that Perlman mistook her, as Hoshimi Miyabi and Hoshimi Aya looked almost identical. Uninformed people would certainly confuse them.
Of course, even informed people could make a mistake, as exemplified by Soukakku.
"That's right, this is the famous Void Hunter!"
"Later, you better honestly confess to your crimes, Meow!"
"Otherwise, you'll have a hard time later!"
Mao You said fiercely, but no matter how one looked at her, she didn't seem fierce; instead, she had a sort of cute-fierce aura.
Hoshimi Aya didn't respond to their words. After all, the title of Void Hunter was indeed useful at times. As long as her own people could distinguish her, she didn't care about anyone else!
Suddenly, a male soldier's voice came through Perlman's communication device.
The message was roughly that they had blown up the passage and had also surrounded Hoshimi Miyabi and the others. They asked what to do next.
Upon hearing this, Perlman immediately started cursing. He was being controlled, and his men were still inside. If the passage was blown up, how were they supposed to get out?
Didn't this trap them inside as well?
And with a Void Hunter Level figure like 'Hoshimi Miyabi' present, only they themselves would be trapped.
"Alright, let's retreat back to the train first."
"Proxy, go notify everyone to just wait at the entrance of the train station."
Belle commanded.
The others boarded the train, while Perlman was tied up and brought onto the train as well.
After getting on the train, Mao You sat down leaning against the train door, holding something in her hand, and suddenly started laughing.
"Mao You, are you alright?"
"Are... are you okay?"
Hoshimi Aya asked. Although their current situation was somewhat tense, laughing didn't seem appropriate, right?
"If it's because of those people outside, if resolving them can cheer you up..."
"I can get off the train right now and take care of all of them."
Hoshimi Aya asked again. She didn't remember this plot point where Mao You had a mental breakdown.
"No, it's just that I found my family heirloom just now."
After speaking, Mao You smiled and showed the photo to everyone present. In the picture were two people: one was Mao You, and the other was the White Guy from the Red Fang Gang.
She then recounted the story between her and the White Guy, and how she mistakenly thought he was from the Cunning Hares and sought revenge. She then apologized to Belle and the others.
Afterward, Mao You directly took Perlman and left the train car. Since Mao You left through Perlman's exclusive passage, the group couldn't catch up easily and remained in the car.
Seeing this, Hoshimi Aya helplessly patted her forehead; she recalled this part of the plot.
Mao You's method was indeed good, but Mao You didn't know there was a wicked woman there.
In the original plot, Mao You only managed to delay things for a bit. Negotiation was completely out of the question.
That wicked woman didn't care about Perlman at all. If Belle hadn't rushed over with people in time, everything would have been ruined.
However, it did seem necessary for someone to stall for time.
But with her involvement this time, the process should be a bit faster.
"Let's speed up our actions too."
"Relying only on Mao You, she can probably only manage to delay things."
"We should speed up our actions on this side as well."
After Hoshimi Aya finished speaking, Belle and Ling looked at her with surprise.
It was as if Hoshimi Aya's brain shouldn't have been able to process things that quickly.
"Not bad, Dumb Fox!"
"I didn't expect your mind to work so fast."
"If that's the case, let's set off quickly too!"
Belle pondered.
Then, the group began to strategize. In the end, their plan was to shrink The Hollow, eliminate the Dead End Butcher, allowing the residents to pass through with the train in one go, thereby reducing transit time.
"Leave the Dead End Butcher to me!"
"I will be the one to deal with it."
"I am confident I can resolve it in a short time."
Hoshimi Aya said with a serious gaze, intending to go alone to deal with the Dead End Butcher. Belle and the others would clear the passage, which would be faster.
As soon as Hoshimi Aya finished speaking, she was sternly rejected by Ling and the others.
"It's safer if we go together, Dumb Fox."
"Now is not the time for you to show off."
"Besides, didn't you say earlier that your condition wasn't very stable?"
"What if something goes wrong with you halfway through the fight? Wouldn't that just cause trouble?"
"And your idea is simply too reckless."
"It's safer if we go together. We can just use explosives to blow it to kingdom come."
Belle said solemnly. It was better to stick to the safest plan.
As for Hoshimi Aya going alone to challenge the Dead End Butcher...
That was impossible. Ling had already mentioned that Hoshimi Aya's condition was unstable. What if something happened and she died?
So, it was better to be safe.
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