Chapter 166 Rain, Brothel, Removal

The battle against the Harbinger in Reality X-13 raged on, a desperate struggle against the creature's chaotic energy. But as the Echo Voyager lurched skyward, fleeing the collapsing city, a different kind of storm brewed within the ship itself. Denji, miraculously unscathed from the Harbinger's attack, lay sprawled on a medical bay bed, his chainsaw hand deactivated and emitting a low whine. Elara, her adrenaline fading, surveyed the damage – a singed uniform, a throbbing headache, and a growing sense of frustration. The plan had gone spectacularly wrong. Their attempt to establish a resonance point had been disrupted, their fight with the Harbinger inconclusive, and Denji… well, Denji remained Denji. Suddenly, the holographic display flickered, revealing a grinning Katana Man. Rain lashed against his motorcycle helmet, distorting his features. "Yo, Elara! Looks like you hit a bit of a snag with your fancy music plan," he boomed through the intercom. "Need some help from a real De