“[Tokyo's First True Love]”: "What year is it? You're still trying to hide your true strength? Boss, come out! I'm willing to be your little brother! This world is so damn tough!"
“[Shibuya's Legendary Single Male]”: "What ultimate great Tengu? Someone who can solo a Special Grade Curse Spirit must be incredibly powerful...Why would they even bother with someone like you?"
“[Tokyo's First True Love]”: "With enough practice, the Boss is my dad, and I wouldn't mind offering myself up as a pillow partner."
“[Bell]”: "You're not a guy? Disgusting jpg"
“[Tokyo's First True Love]”: "What does it matter? It's the era of open LGBT, maybe the Boss is into me."
“This is getting increasingly unbearable…”
Ignoring the increasingly off-topic discussions and the users busy with their online bickering, Ye Ran scrolled through the forum posts.
Finally, he had a new understanding of the current state of the mysterious world.
From the information gathered, it was clear that in the real world, due to the increasingly chaotic and disorderly resurgence of the strange and supernatural, official and civilian demon hunters had established various organizations to deal with them.
The known organizations included the Public Safety Special Demon Division, responsible for maintaining social order, and the Exorcism Bureau, jointly led by the two major Jujutsu High Schools.
As for the hidden forces, there were too many to count, like fish swimming upstream.
However, the most prominent organization was the Tsuchimikado family, a lineage of Onmyōji.
Rumor had it that they were descended from ancient Onmyōji with bloodlines going back to antiquity, capable of summoning Shikigami for combat.
The Tsuchimikado family seemed to have great ambitions and had been actively scheming in the shadows since the strange and supernatural began resurfacing.
So far, they had clashed with the official authorities several times.
“The storm is brewing, these people are restless…”
He put down his phone and pondered his next move.
If this magical disaster continued to escalate, the entire society would inevitably face immense upheaval.
In that case, the authorities might not be able to handle it.
Perhaps it was time to plan for the future and build his own force.
Ye Ran was clear about his goals.
He wanted to live comfortably and freely in a world overrun by demons.
Apart from his own powerful abilities, he needed people who would serve him.
“Kashiwazaki Shiori, Kitagawa Marin... if they have the potential to be mages or Jujutsu sorcerers, I should give them a chance.”
Ye Ran was more inclined to trust the girls he was close to than strangers.
If he could bring them into his harem and nurture them...
His followers wouldn't be any less capable than those supernatural beings.
“For now, Mitsuha and Kasumi have kept my whereabouts a secret, earning my initial trust.”
He opened his communications app.
Both girls had sent him messages.
Kasumi was still saying the same thing, directly inviting him to visit Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu High and offering to meet any of his requests.
It seemed she was very eager to recruit him.
In contrast, the blue-haired Mitsuha was much more straightforward.
She simply sent a cute little panda greeting emoji.
Her message was full of admiration for him.
“[Mitsuha]”: “Mr. Ye Ran, please contact me if you have time… Thank you for your help the other day.”
“[Ye Ran]”: “No need to thank me, it was nothing.”
Beep beep beep, your friend is replying quickly.
“[Mitsuha]”: “Wow! Mr. Ye Ran, you actually replied! Hehe, I've been waiting for you to come online.”
As if he could see the blue-haired girl's joyful expression, Ye Ran replied with a panda rolling emoji.
“[Ye Ran]”: “By the way, I killed a Special Grade Curse Spirit yesterday, did the Exorcism Bureau have any rewards?”
“[Mitsuha]”: “Yes, Ms. Kasumi already reported your information to the higher-ups, you just need to verify your identity on the Demon Hunter app.”
Seeing Mitsuha's message, Ye Ran immediately verified his identity.
Using the code name “Saber”, he received the ¥80 million payment from the authorities.
“[All Channel Announcement: Welcome, ‘Saber’, the righteous individual who eliminated the Special Grade Curse Spirit yesterday, has joined the channel.]”
“[Tokyo's First True Love]”: “!!!”
“[Shibuya's Legendary Single Male]”: “!!!”
“[Bell]”: "Boss, hello!"
“[Kayano Honoka]”: “Did they appear?”
“[Ten’dō Michi]”: "Saber-sama, I'm from the Public Safety Special Demon Division, if you are interested, please feel free to private message me. Our Division offers excellent benefits for talented individuals, guaranteed to satisfy you.”
The ¥80 million quickly deposited into his account made Ye Ran whistle.
While money didn't significantly boost his strength, it could make his life more comfortable.
He had no desire to show off in the group.
For now, he wanted to maintain a low profile.
However, just as Ye Ran was about to dive back into the depths of the internet, a familiar ID reached out to him.
“[World’s Strongest Genius Elementary School Student]”: "Hello, I've found an S-class evil spirit in the western part of the city, interested in a joint extermination? I can forgo the reward."
An evil spirit in the western part of the city?
The intelligence about an S-class evil spirit piqued Ye Ran's interest.
Besides, he was also curious about this “[World’s Strongest Genius Elementary School Student]” ID.
“[Saber]”: "Sure, but why would you forgo the reward? I checked the reward list, subduing it would bring in ¥90 million, plus a specially made exorcism weapon. You sure you don't want it?"
“[World’s Strongest Genius Elementary School Student]”: "I don't need money."
“[Saber]”: "When do we meet up?"
“[World’s Strongest Genius Elementary School Student]”: "As soon as possible, tomorrow night at 7 PM in the western part of the old city, don't be late."
“[Saber]”: "No problem."
It seemed that the other person was also a quick decision-maker.
They quickly set a time for the next day.
Ye Ran needed to get stronger.
An S-class evil spirit should bring him plenty of Holy Crystals, right?