◆ Royal Capital of Kashiram, Courtyard Training Grounds ◆ Under the blazing sun, the King of Kashiram knelt on the ground, his hands and knees pressed against the earth as he struggled to catch his breath, sweat pouring from his body. Neither of us wielded weapons. We had agreed to this condition to avoid the … Counter Stop – Chapter 144
Ruins of Matere Headquarters As we landed on the ground, Kurinka folded her Dragon Wings and returned to her human form. Not a single person spoke during that time. Though their expressions and gestures varied, I could tell they held no friendly feelings. After all, to them, it was hard to deny that we were … Counter Stop – Chapter 143
◆ In Front of Matere Headquarters ◆ “Let me introduce the upper management of Matere, who pilot the Super Armored Machine God Material! First, we have the operator, the executive Gotsuku! Next is the HR manager Senbetsu, a specialist in shooting! The one handling close combat is the former knuckle fighter, vice president Kernag! And … Counter Stop – Chapter 142
◆ Matere Headquarters – Isolation Room ◆ “Nelly, you’re safe!” “I was so worried when I realized you were the only one missing…” The people crammed into the stark, barren room seemed genuinely delighted to reunite with Nelly. So, her name was Nelly. “Thanks to these kids! It’s incredible; they destroyed that security machine with … Counter Stop – Chapter 141
Matere Headquarters, 1st Floor “Haah! Haah! I thought I was going to die…” “Seriously! Why do you have to follow us all the way here?” “Exactly! This isn’t a game for us!” Both Kurinka and I were furious, and it was all because Shin had brought a horde of machine hounds with him. With his … Counter Stop – Chapter 140
◆ In Front of the Matere Trading Company, Kingdom of Kashiram ◆ “Matere is currently extremely busy. I, the secretary Lady, will take your message.” A multitude of soldiers from the Kingdom of Kashiram, numbering in the hundreds, were deployed, all radiating a palpable aura of hostility. Their gaze was fixed on a tall, elongated … Counter Stop – Chapter 139
Ruins of Hans’s Workshop, Royal Capital of Kashiram “I swear, the next time that old bastard shows his face in front of me, I’ll kill him without a second thought.” The stylish, rounded workshop adjacent to Hans’s home lay in ruins, a pitiful sight reduced to rubble. The sight of Tatarka and Rama, clinging to … Counter Stop – Chapter 138
◆ Kingdom of Kashiram, Outskirts of the Village ◆ “I won’t take off this mask until I kill you.” What is this obsession? What have I done? And who exactly is this guy? There’s something about his physique and voice that feels familiar, but I just can’t place it. If he doesn’t want to kill … Counter Stop – Chapter 137
◆ Kingdom of Kashiram, Outskirts of the Village ◆ As His Majesty drew two axes from his back, he threw them into the air like boomerangs. Then, he grabbed another two axes from the side of his passive skill and tossed them overhead. The axes danced wildly in the air, showcasing His Majesty’s skill, Killing … Counter Stop – Chapter 136
Kingdom of Kashiram, Outskirts Village, Night “Though it’s just a simple dish of boiled vegetables, please enjoy.” “Thank you.” The old man, with his drooping eyelids, carefully ladled what seemed to be soup for each of us. The cheerful chirping of birds filled the air in this village nestled at the forest’s edge. It was … Counter Stop – Chapter 135