In a dimly lit and hidden room, a woman with a thin frame and a tall stature lay in a pool of blood. In her hand, she clutched a small, sharp knife stained with blood.
It seemed the thin figure had committed suicide.
Soon, the blood that had spilled out on the ground flowed back into the woman's body in a bizarre way.
The wound on the woman's neck healed completely, and the blood on the knife disappeared, as if it was all just an illusion.
The woman slowly stood up and took a deep breath.
"Things have changed. Kyuro, it seems you won't see me."
The woman's brow furrowed deeply.
She was Sakuragawa Rikuka, like Sakuragawa Kyuro, she had eaten the flesh of the mermaid and the piece, becoming immortal and able to see the future. A "monster."
"Sigh, that man... Maybe he has a way to solve the problem between Kyuro and me, but it's too dangerous."
Sakuragawa Rikuka muttered to herself. On a thread of the future, she saw Lin Xuan's figure. However, the figure was blurry and mysterious.
She could not see Lin Xuan's true face entirely.
But because of this, she also knew that this person was not to be trifled with. Moreover, her residence was likely exposed, and she had to leave this rented house without even time to pack her belongings.
As Sakuragawa Rikuka placed her hand on the doorknob, her hand fell limply.
"It seems that the power that man possesses is beyond my resistance."
She could distinctly feel the presence of two people outside the door.
Those two presences were not like Kyuro or Iwayama Kinzu's. That could only mean those two people.
The girl she had schemed against, and... that man!
Sakuragawa Rikuka took a deep breath and placed her hand back on the doorknob, opening the door.
What was meant to come would always come. She couldn't escape it.
Outside, it was indeed Shibuya Mikoto and Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan's cold gaze swept over Sakuragawa Rikuka, making her shiver. Shibuya Mikoto's eyes were practically spitting fire.
Sakuragawa Rikuka wasn't afraid of Shibuya Mikoto's gaze. In fact, ever since she involved this little girl, she had a premonition that she would face the girl's wrath.
【Asuna: Is this the woman who instigated the evil spirits to find Mikoto? She looks so thin. Is she not well?】
【Shinobu Kochou: No matter what, she shouldn't put Mikoto in danger! Her physical condition is not a reason to harm Mikoto!】
【Akame: Yeah.】
【Asuna: Akame, don't just agree. If you only agree, I feel like you're a machine without feelings. Besides, you don't need to force yourself to fit in with us. Your previous personality was great.】
【Shinobu Kochou: That's right. No one is forcing you to change into the way we like you. You can keep your previous personality and it will make us feel more at ease.】
【Akame: Is that so? I understand.】
【Shibuya Mikoto: No, I can't understand! Why would she hurt me? I haven't even met her! Rage.jpg.】
【Shinobu Kochou: Let Lin Xuan ask her. Or maybe Lin Xuan already knows?】
【Lin Xuan: I know a little bit. This woman is called Sakuragawa Rikuka. She is a test subject of her own family, who ate the flesh of the mermaid and the piece. She can predict the future and is immortal.】
【Shinobu Kochou: Immortal? Isn't that like a ghost? No, that's even more powerful than a ghost! And she has the ability to predict the future. Doesn't that mean she knows you're coming?】
"I'm sorry."
After a long silence, Sakuragawa Rikuka finally spoke.
"But even without him, you wouldn't have been hurt. Two people would appear to save you."
Sakuragawa Rikuka explained, looking at Shibuya Mikoto. She wasn't a cold-blooded person who harmed innocents. She just wanted to lure Sakuragawa Kyuro and Iwayama Kinzu away and solve the problem with Shibuya Mikoto.
"What are you talking about! Do you think you're God? You say there will be no problem, and there will be no problem? You know I can see things, right? Do you know how much pressure that puts on me?"
Shibuya Mikoto yelled at Sakuragawa Rikuka with resentment.
She already knew that Sakuragawa Rikuka could predict the future. That meant she wouldn't have any problems in the future. However, the countless evil spirits during this time had still left an indelible impact on her.
Sakuragawa Rikuka didn't respond, her gaze indifferent. At least Shibuya Mikoto couldn't see any apology in her eyes.
"Well, I'm sorry I didn't consider that. But it seems you also have some secrets I don't know about."
Sakuragawa Rikuka looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of suspicion.
"So what? I can call Lin Xuan-san my brother, it's my ability, not a reason for you to harm me!"
Shibuya Mikoto crossed her arms and stared coldly at Sakuragawa Rikuka. Her back pressed tightly against Lin Xuan's chest, as if this gave her immense courage.
Sakuragawa Rikuka chuckled lightly.
"So you call him Lin Xuan? Nice to meet you."
Sakuragawa Rikuka covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She extended her thin, almost too thin hand to Lin Xuan.
It has to be said that Sakuragawa Rikuka was indeed a stunning beauty. However, her poor health had made her thin and out of proportion. If she had a normal figure, her smile just now would have been incredibly alluring.
Lin Xuan shook his head.
"I'm not important. Ask her. She is the victim. I'm just here to do odd jobs."
"You're not just doing odd jobs. I saw it. You just said one word and those evil spirits were killed. You're very powerful, and you can help me."
Sakuragawa Rikuka's eyes fixated on Lin Xuan.
This made Shibuya Mikoto completely blow her top. She spread her arms and stood firmly in front of Lin Xuan.
"What are you trying to do? Lin Xuan-san will never help you!"
Lin Xuan looked at Sakuragawa Rikuka as well. Seeing this, he shook his head helplessly, pointing at Shibuya Mikoto, as if to say, "Look."
【Shinobu Kochou: Wow, this is amazing! Nowadays, young people are already starting to declare their sovereignty? Mikoto's life is going to be quite hard, she'll have to drink a whole tank of vinegar every day.】
【Asuna: Shinobu-san, aren't you quite young as well? I remember you being about the same age as me.】
【Shibuya Mikoto: What are you talking about, Shinobu-san? Why am I declaring sovereignty? I just don't want to see Lin Xuan-san be tricked by a bad woman. Look at that bad woman on the other side. You can tell she wants to take advantage of Lin Xuan-san.】
【Shinobu Kochou: Oh oh oh, Lin Xuan-san, you're calling him so sweetly! Mikoto, you are so bold, you've fallen in love.】