“One hit, one hit....”
Looking at the headless rat corpse, Kaen Yuzuru was stunned. She could directly feel that the kick just now by Nakano Yu was pure power! It was completely different from the power of shikigami, a power that was entirely his own!
Could it be that Nakano Yu is a cursed gear Onmyoji of the Tsuchimikado faction?!
Just as Kaen Yuzuru's brain was working rapidly, shocked by Nakano Yu's power, Arima Kana behind her slowly woke up.
“Ugh! Why is it so noisy, what happened?”
Covering her head, Arima Kana barely opened one eye. As she spoke, she saw a scene that shocked her immensely:
She found herself trapped inside a giant iron cage, and outside the cage was a hall adorned with blood and corpses! In the hall, a giant monster lay dead!
Seeing this, Arima Kana froze. Beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead. At this moment, Arima Kana couldn't help but think:
“Did I wake up at the wrong time? What the heck happened here?!”
Just as Arima Kana was terrified, her mind filled with confusion, Ichika suddenly rushed out of the iron cage, taking three steps as two, and charging towards the hall.
Seeing Ichika, Arima Kana regained her senses slightly, standing up. Only then did she notice two girls she didn't recognize inside the iron cage.
Swallowing hard, Arima Kana spoke cautiously, addressing Kaen Yuzuru:
“Um, um, what's going on now...?”
Hearing the voice, Kaen Yuzuru put away her shocked expression, turned her head to glance at Arima Kana, and explained:
“We were kidnapped by yokai, but we've been rescued.”
Having finished speaking, Kaen Yuzuru picked up her younger sister, Kaen Kana, who was still unconscious, and walked out of the iron cage.
After hearing the word "yokai," Arima Kana felt like her head was going to explode. She, she wasn't auditioning? Why was she suddenly kidnapped by yokai?!
No! That shouldn't be the focus now!
Why are there yokai in the world?!
Questioning her own perception, Arima Kana's head was about to smoke. Thinking about how she had nearly walked through the gates of hell, her legs suddenly went weak, and she slumped to the ground, muttering:
“So, so unbelievable...”
At this time, Ichika had already reached the rat corpse. Looking at the scattered flesh and the familiar yet unfamiliar figure ahead, she hesitated to approach.
She recognized the boy as her younger brother, but... that icy and disdainful aura made Ichika feel strange.
That demeanor was completely different from the Nakano Yu she remembered, the one who would cook for his family, would make jokes, and was very gentle to his family.
Looking at Nakano Yu's indifferent eyes, Ichika took a deep breath and walked towards him.
“Yu? Is that you?”
Nakano Yu, who was thinking about where to throw his dirty clothes later, turned his head to look at the girl when he heard Ichika's voice, showing his usual gentle smile.
“Ichika, are you alright?”
Seeing the boy return to normal, Ichika was stunned for a moment, then she couldn't hold back her fear anymore, took two steps forward, and hugged Nakano Yu tightly, burying herself in his embrace.
“Yu! I, I was so scared! I was really, so scared!”
Clinging tightly to Nakano Yu's clothes, Ichika buried her head in his chest, whispering softly.
Tears fell from Ichika's eyes, soaking into Nakano Yu's clothes.
Was Ichika scared?
She was!
After all, Ichika was just a high school girl. Facing the danger of being captured by yokai and about to be eaten, how could Ichika not be scared?!
She was only a teenager! She hadn't become a big star yet! She hadn't stood under the spotlight, capturing everyone's attention! She didn't want her life to end here!
But, she could only be strong. Ichika believed that Nakano Yu would come to save her. Just holding onto a death wish, she wanted to prevent herself from being filled with despair at the last moment. From beginning to end, Ichika never thought that Nakano Yu would actually come back to save her.
Moreover, in such an incredibly cool way!
How could Ichika not be overwhelmed with emotion and shed tears after escaping death?
Looking at the girl in his arms, Nakano Yu sighed.
Although he had long planned to eliminate the Old Rat Group, he couldn't let them loiter at his doorstep. However, Nakano Yu didn't expect that even though he acted so swiftly, he still let Ichika get involved.
Didn't Ichika say she was busy with work? Did someone in the entertainment industry become this yokai's dog?
Thinking about it, Nakano Yu's killing intent arose. He actually didn't support Ichika joining the entertainment industry. After all, this circle seemed glamorous, but behind the spotlight was nothing but filth.
This was Ichika's dream, Nakano Yu wouldn't stop her, but, he could clean up that filth!
Thinking to himself, Nakano Yu planned to clean up the mess. He wanted to see who dared to be so bold.
Just as Nakano Yu made up his mind, Kaen Yuzuru came over, supporting Kaen Kana.
By now, Kaen Kana had woken up. But seeing the terrifying rat corpse in the hall and the scattered rat heads and blood, her face turned pale, and her legs were so weak that she needed someone to support her.
“Sir, thank you for saving us today, we are eternally grateful!”
Walking forward, Kaen Yuzuru thanked the boy. She wanted to bow, but she was supporting Kaen Kana and couldn't move for a moment.
After regaining some of her senses, Kaen Kana looked at Nakano Yu's handsome face. Her pale lips moved, wanting to express her gratitude, but she couldn't speak. She was too scared, and for a moment, she didn't know how to thank him.
“Kaen-san!”
Seeing Kaen Kana, Nura Rikuo hurried forward, his expression somewhat excited.
“Nura-san?”
Seeing Nura Rikuo, both Kaen Kana and Kaen Yuzuru looked confused, as if they didn't understand why Nura Rikuo was here.
Seeing this, Nakano Yu didn't have the heart to explain. He gently stroked Ichika's hair.
“Kaen-san, Kaen Yuzuru-san, are you alright?”
Nura Rikuo stepped forward to check on their injuries, but Kaen Yuzuru stopped him.
After all, Nura Rikuo was a boy, and although she didn't know why he was here, she couldn't let him touch them.
“We are fine, we just fainted for a long time, and our heads still ache a little.”
“Hmm.”
After Kaen Yuzuru finished speaking, Kaen Kana nodded as well.
Making sure his friends were alright, Nura Rikuo felt relieved and bowed to Nakano Yu:
“Thank you for your help today! We are eternally grateful! If you have the opportunity, please visit the Nura family anytime!”
Looking at Nura Rikuo, Nakano Yu didn't agree, but simply said calmly:
“I don’t want this kind of thing to happen again.”
Hearing this, Nura Rikuo’s body froze, quickly responding:
“Yes! I understand!”
“Take your friends and leave. I still have some things to deal with.”
Nakano Yu waved his hand, signaling Nura Rikuo and the others to leave.
Seeing this, Nura Rikuo supported Kaen Kana and left. However, what surprised Nakano Yu was that Kaen Kana didn't follow them.
Just as Nakano Yu was puzzled, Kaen Yuzuru tugged at her skirt, seemingly conflicted about something. In a short moment, the girl looked at Nakano Yu and asked:
“Excuse me, are you an Onmyoji of the Tsuchimikado faction? Is the Tsuchimikado line really that much superior to the Kaen family?”
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This is the last chapter for today! I'll go to bed after finishing, finally checking in, asking for a flower~ticket