Superhuman Reflexes

 

Just as the three were about to board their Silhouettes for the semifinals, the event host, Burn, made an appearance.

In a very human gesture, she entered through the door.

「Pardon the interruption right before the match! I have a quick announcement for the three of you.」

「What’s going on, Burn? Kind of rare for you to show up before a match.」

「Huh? This young woman is Burn?!」

Bardo, seeing Burn for the first time, couldn’t hide his shock.

「Your superior already knows my identity, so there’s no need for secrecy anymore. I’m Burn—also known as the super AI Hestia.」

「Wha…what…?」

This was Bardo’s first time seeing a super AI avatar up close. There was no way to distinguish her from a real human.

From her footsteps, the sway of her clothes, her very presence—everything was perfectly human.

Kou and Hyoue, already used to Asia and Astraea, weren’t surprised. But even they had to admit: Hestia’s human-likeness far surpassed