Many times, place names will carry very distinctive local characteristics, such as the directional characteristics of Kanto and Kansai, and Kyushu, which is composed of nine countries: Chikuzen, Chikugo, Buzen, Bungo, Hizen, Higo, Hyuga, Satsuma, and Ōsumi.
The situation is similar in Fuyuki City's Miyama Town, with dense vegetation and relying on mountains, so the living environment is very good. However, the surrounding dense forests and complex terrain also provide space for some dark sides of society that cannot be seen in the light, such as - hunting.
The people being hunted were a mother and daughter. The mother was wearing a loose embroidered kimono, with long hair that almost reached the ground. She held a dagger in her right hand and held her daughter in her left hand.
Compared with her mother, the daughter was dressed much more modernly and more in line with her mother's style. She wore a thick winter coat, a small fur hat and small gloves, and looked like a large furry doll.
That’s right, they are the mother and daughter of the Ryougi family, Shiki Ryougi and Mina Ryougi, who just arrived in Fuyuki some time ago.
They had been active in the area for the past few days, investigating vampire-related matters. Since the official commission was only an investigation, not a battle, Shi didn't take it too seriously, and even brought his daughter along.
The results of the investigation were similar. They were all low-level Dead Apostles. The number was a bit too much, but still within the controllable range. It was not a big deal. Shiki was relieved and took his daughter to sightsee nearby.
But just when they had finished playing and were preparing to return, an accident happened.
First, the car they were riding in suddenly encountered a landslide and was unable to move. After sending the driver and entourage to seek help, the mother and daughter were attacked by a herd of beasts.
At first, Shi didn't think much about it. There were forests everywhere around here, so it was no big deal if there were wild beasts. She could just kill them. With her skills, she could easily kill wolves, tigers and leopards even without using the magic eye.
But after killing a few wild beasts, Shi gradually realized that something was wrong—there was clearly something wrong with the composition of the herd.
It is not strange to see wild beasts traveling in groups, but it is very strange to see several kinds of wild beasts, all of which are ferocious carnivores, traveling in groups, and there are signs that the types of these carnivores are increasing.
What's even more bizarre is that these beasts all have black fur and red eyes. Although black is a common color on beasts, it's impossible for the color to be so uniform, not to mention the uniform red eyes.
There must be someone behind the herd manipulating it - I came to this conclusion.
"Mom, let's run away, run in this direction." Almost at the same time, Mina also spoke.
Born from a mother's womb that is directly connected to the "root", she has an innate keen sense, and the so-called precocity is just the influence of talent. In this respect, even her mother Ryougi Shiki is not as good as her, and the title of "the best rough stone" comes from this.
Shi had seen his daughter's talent many times. If she said to run away, then run away quickly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi picked up the child with one hand and killed him with a dagger in the other.
Facts once again proved that Wei Na was right. The direction she pointed out was exactly the weakest point in the herd, and in a few tens of seconds this weak point would disappear, and the situation of the two would become even more dangerous.
Of course, this danger has been temporarily eliminated.
Yes, for now.
Because the herd was still growing larger and larger, the people behind the herd did not want to let the two go, and drove the herd to chase after them relentlessly.
Humans have two legs, beasts have four legs, and some have wings.
Although Shiki has been practicing martial arts since she was a child and has excellent footwork, she has not strengthened her body as many times as Shinji has, and her physical fitness is not much better than that of ordinary people. She is holding her daughter in her arms, so it won't take long for her to be caught up.
In desperation, Shiki could only rely on the special effects of the "Death Perception Mystic Eyes" to kill off a wave of enemies and then continue to escape.
However, it didn't take long before a new wave of enemies caught up with him. So Shiki could only repeat the process of running, being caught up, being killed, and running again.
But this is not a long-term solution after all. The continuous movement and fighting put a huge strain on Shiki's body. If she continues like this, her strength will soon be exhausted, while the herd of beasts behind her will still pursue her tirelessly.
The dagger drew a smooth arc, leaving a flash in the night, and cut the two nearest wolf-shaped beasts in half. Black blood splattered on Shi's face, but she had no intention of wiping it off. She panted and complained:
"Huh~Huh~How many are there? It's endless."
"I don't know." Mina, who was lying on her back, shook his head, "But it must be more than the number my mother killed."
"I've killed more than thirty of them, which means there are at least forty left... This is really troublesome."
"The trouble was also caused by mom. Dad asked you to bring your cell phone, but you didn't. If you had a cell phone, you could ask for help from your future master, Aunt Sakura, Aunt Fujino and others."
Hearing his daughter's reproach, Shi responded domineeringly.
"Nowhere to put it!"
Shiki was wearing a traditional kimono without any pockets, and the only place where she could put things was her arms, which she used to hold the dagger.
"Then don't wear a kimono." Wei Na was not to be outdone, "My stepmother doesn't wear one, and it still looks good."
"Not used to it!"
"Then get used to it!"
Shiki turned her head and looked at her daughter with her rainbow-colored eyes. The latter remained unmoved and looked at her mother.
"... "
"... "
After a long silence, Shi turned his head and said something angrily.
"I'll buy it when I get back."
"Um."
Well, just looking at the conversation, it is impossible to tell who is the mother and who is the daughter.
"Where should we go next?" Shiki asked.
"This way." Mina pointed in the direction of the hillside.
"Isn't this place getting remote? Are you sure it's okay?"
"No problem, I can sense someone in that direction."
"Who on earth would appear in a place like this? Could it be the leader of the beasts? That would solve the problem once and for all."
Shi's face became more stern. Even after she got married and had a daughter, her murderous nature did not diminish much.
"No." Wei Na still shook her head, "Even if it is, mom can't beat you now - I know, mom can't run anymore, your hands are shaking."
"Hmm, I suddenly understand how Kanye feels." Shiki muttered.
"What happened to Dad?"
"Nothing - well, the endless ones are coming after us again. You come down first and I'll take them out."
To say something like this meant that he was really reaching his limit and didn't even have the strength to fight with his daughter on his back.
"Mom, be careful, if we kill them we will be saved." Wei Na waved his little fists to cheer his mother up.
"Haha, that's really a happy thing." Shi wiped his face with his sleeve and showed a relaxed smile.
Gan Ye, you are right. Precociousness does have its disadvantages, and it makes children unlovable. But precociousness also has its advantages, and it makes children very reliable, and they can support me like you.
Just watch, Wei Na, your mother will never fall down here.
Then, the sleeves fluttered, cold light flashed, and the wailing sounds of wild beasts were heard.
PS: If it is a servant, it is different. The shortcomings of the body are made up, and it is definitely invincible. Even X-Mao, who looks funny but is actually very strong, is afraid of him. (Not to mention the riding EX, how many servants have it? That spaceship is much stronger than the power system confined to the earth. Besides, X-Mao can't see it, but BX, who was built to defeat her, can see it, a variant of the infinite gloves, so what is in X-Mao's body? The heart of the universe? The cosmic cube?)