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It wasn't until this point that they noticed.
That humanoid armor, with its exaggeratedly heavy dimensions, turned out to be just an empty shell.
Inside the shattered wreckage, there was no structure that a normal machine should have; instead, there was an empty shell-like body.
"It's emitting abnormal electrical signals!"
Staring in astonishment at the seemingly empty humanoid armor, Jia'er quickly analyzed its true nature using the device in her hand.
"It's nanotechnology! And it's extremely advanced nanotechnology!"
"Every single piece of wreckage here is a complete microcomputer!"
"They are reorganizing their bodies and at the same time sending out some unknown signal!"
Before the words were finished, the trembling armor pieces pieced together a complete human figure again, and then the head, which was still flashing indicator lights, looked in Jia'er's direction.
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Chapter 338 Dark Karen
"Stop it!"
This time, it wasn't Kari who spoke, but Kuzuha Jiro, who keenly sensed the danger.
Despite his seemingly carefree and mischievous demeanor, Kuzunoha Jiro is, after all, an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years.
In terms of perceiving danger, Kuzunoha Jiro is far more perceptive than Kari.
It's sizzling!
Almost the instant Kuzuha Jiro spoke, the Shadow Mage silently appeared behind the Steel Mask.
In an instant, intense sparks erupted from the point of contact between the two.
"This thing... is definitely not a simple mechanical structure!"
His hands instantly transformed into shadows, and the Shadow Mage's deep, hoarse voice echoed in the darkness.
—Transforming the illusory into the real and the real into the illusory, the Yin and Yang are overturned, and the universe is transformed!
The essence of a Shadow Mage is merely a shadow, a shadow capable of manipulating its own dimensions at will.
However, upon making contact with the steel-plate masked man, the Shadow Mage was astonished to discover that the other party was also a being capable of manipulating dimensions.
The attempt to invade the other party's shadow not only failed to control the other party, but also resulted in the other party taking away a portion of the control over the shadow.
If the Shadow Mage hadn't reacted quickly and chosen to defend immediately, they might now be under the enemy's control, attacking Kuzunoha Jiro and Kari.
"Hey!"
He decisively transformed back into his true form as a fox demon, and Kuzunoha Jiro pounced on him.
Wherever their claws and teeth passed, they illuminated the night like a cold glint.
Swish!Swish!Swish!
Kuzuha Jiro, who had transformed into a human-shaped fox demon, worked seamlessly with the Shadow Mage.
With just a few moves, they successfully contained the Steel-Panel Masked Man's counterattack.
Unfortunately, the steel-plate masked man is clearly not just a simple wooden stake.
Through observation and scanning by seven electronic signal eyes, and the combat programs implanted within them.
The Steel-Plate Masked Man is constantly adapting to the attack rhythm of Kuzuha Jiro and the Shadow Mage, and based on this, he is beginning to deduce more suitable offensive methods little by little.
Bang!
In the blink of an eye, Kari, on the outermost edge of the battlefield, made her move again.
The specially enhanced air cannon hit the steel-plate masked man's head with a single shot.
The seven flashing electronic signal eyes suddenly went out, and the steel-plate masked man's body was blasted into pieces once again.
Such astonishing destructive power is clearly even greater than that of the sonic boom bomb from before.
"What era are we living in? Why would anyone still choose close-quarters combat?"
With a triumphant air cannon raised in her hand, Kari's voice clearly reached the ears of Kuzuha Jiro and the Shadow Master.
[This girl... seems to have awakened some incredible attribute?]
Somewhat embarrassed, the Shadow Mage glanced at his true form, then subtly withdrew his hands.
I think you're definitely going to die when you go back this time...
He blinked awkwardly, and couldn't help but ask himself in a low voice.
【Why do you say that? 】
As he slowly disappeared into Kuzuha Jiro's shadow, the Shadow Mage's tone this time seemed to reveal a hint of schadenfreude.
[Because you've distorted the image of a 'good girl' in everyone's eyes, turning her into a 'violent girl.']
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A moment later, in a dark corner of the street.
The steel-plate masked man, now reduced to fragments, still trembled, trying to follow the original program and return to his original form.
However, having learned from past mistakes, Jia'er quickly used a magnetic field binding device to isolate the fragments, ensuring that each fragment could not resonate with or recombine with the others.
"What other random things did you bring with you?"
Looking at the magnetic field binding devices that isolated the fragments of the steel-plate masked man, Kuzuha Jiro finally couldn't help but ask the question that was on his mind.
Why does Kari feel more like Doraemon to me, even though they are both demons who have trained in shadow magic?
Especially the various props hidden in the shadow space, the sense of déjà vu is just too strong.
"Well, I just prepared some things that I might use on a regular basis."
He was clearly unaware of Kuzuha Jiro's current feelings.
Jia'er gave a brief explanation and then excitedly began to examine the broken steel-plate masked figures.
Perhaps influenced by Lu Xuan, Jia'er actually preferred researching various technological products to controlling the dark power within her.
The daily practice and training are to prevent the dark power within one's body from going out of control.
Jia'er's true interest lies in learning and researching various cutting-edge scientific and technological theories and products from Lu Xuan.
One is survival, the other is hobbies; Jia'er has always kept these distinctions very clear.
"Wait! I have another question..."
Seeing Kari's entranced expression, Kuzuha Jiro suddenly realized something and grabbed her shoulder with a drastic change in expression.
"Are you Kari now? Or Zoga?"
When Kuzuha Jiro asked this question with a serious expression.
The shadow of the Shadow Mage also quietly entangled Jia'er's body.
In an instant, the excitement on Jia'er's face vanished, replaced by the gradually emerging beak and feathers.
"..."
As Kari's face revealed beast-like features, a restless dark power also emerged on its own.
"Who do you think I am?"
The smile on her face gradually turned sinister, and Jia'er's voice became increasingly gloomy.
"I possess everything that stupid girl has, even the dark power she never had is mine..."
"I am the real Kari!"
"That 'Jia' is nothing but a counterfeit created to cater to your expectations!"
The voice wasn't loud, but Jia'er's tone revealed indignation and resentment towards the world.
"Let me go. I won't hurt you because you've always taken such good care of 'me'."
His heart sank immediately; Kuzunoha Jiro knew he had gotten himself into big trouble.
My previous advice was just to help Jia'er face her own heart.
Unexpectedly, before Kari could resolve her inner conflict, the dark power lurking within her escaped.
This dark force possesses Kari's personality and memories, yet it is an existence even darker than Kari.
"Jia'er, you are sick and need treatment urgently."
After a brief silence, Kuzunoha Jiro, having shed his previous frivolity and mischievousness, stared solemnly into the other person's eyes and spoke.
"Okay, let's forget about the steel-plate masked man now, let's go home together."
Unfortunately, Kuzuha Jiro's earnest efforts only earned him a disdainful smile from "Kari".
"Do you still think of me as that fake? I'm not that easily fooled!"
I'll say it again, let me go!
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Chapter 339 Explosion is Art
“Jia’er, now is not the time to be willful.”
He allowed the increasingly intense dark power to erode his body.
Kuzuha Jiro continued to stare into Kari's eyes and spoke in a very serious and earnest tone.
“You’re very ill right now. Come back with me, Uncle Lu and the others will definitely be able to cure you…”
Before Kuzuha Jiro could finish speaking, a pair of jet-black wings suddenly stretched out from Kari's back, attempting to forcefully break free from her restraints.
Unfortunately, Kuzuha Jiro had anticipated this.
The Shadow Mage, poised to strike, invaded Jia'er's body without hesitation.
Through its own resonance with the forces of darkness, it contained the terrifying darkness that was still spreading.
"Let! Me! Go!"
This time, "Jia'er" was truly furious.
However, her anger did not yield the desired results; instead, she was gradually dragged into her shadow by Kuzuha Jiro.
In just a few more minutes, Kuzuha Jiro would be able to completely control "Kirie" and then forcibly take her back to Sixth Avenue.
However, at that moment, an accident occurred.
Rumble!
With a loud explosion, the nearby walls collapsed.
A humanoid armor identical to the Steel Mask suddenly appeared before the two of them.
Then came the second, the third...
As Kuzuha Jiro and "Kari" watched in shock, a series of masked men with steel plates appeared and surrounded them.
No one has ever said that there is only one Steel-Plate Masked Man in the urban legend.
No one has ever mentioned that the masked man with the steel plate in the urban legend cannot summon his own kind.
The electrical signal that was sent earlier was the signal that the Steel Mask Man used to summon his kind in times of crisis.
"Take Jia'er away!"
Under these circumstances, Kuzuha Jiro could no longer forcibly detain "Kari" and directly ordered the Shadow Monk to leave.
"what?"
With most of her body submerged in shadow, "Jia'er" was unable to make any resistance and was dragged away from the encirclement by the Shadow Mage.
As for the demonized Kuzuha Jiro, he completely transformed into a nine-tailed fox demon.
"Hey!"
With its nine tails waving wildly, Kuzunoha Jiro lunged without hesitation at the nearest steel-plate masked man.