The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 878: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (19)

Because of the appearance of Chizuru Hayafune, the believers didn't pay any attention to the movements of the exorcists at all. In addition, Inuyama Heita was not dressed in fancy and strange clothes like the exorcists led by Ryuko Kidou, so as an ordinary high school boy, he successfully blended into the crowd and squeezed towards Chizuru Hayafune.

However, the crowd was so crowded that everyone wanted to experience the "blessing" of the Saint in person. Men, women, young and old, big and small, all pushed forward, so Inuyama Heita could only push the crowd away with difficulty and walk slowly forward.

In the center of the crowd, several saints and guards surrounded Chizuru Hayafune, forming a human barrier. Chizuru Hayafune was being enthusiastically pursued like a superstar. Although there was no smile on her face anymore, only deep fatigue, she still tried hard to absorb the despair of the believers into her body.

Father Kamino, with the help of senior believers, walked through the crowd and came to her side and asked, "Have you really made up your mind, Chizuru?"

"Isn't this what you've always wanted, Kamino?" Chizuru Hayafune didn't look at him and continued with her work.

Father Kamino looked around. Because of the appearance of Chizuru Hayafune, this place was no longer a camping site in his eyes. It was a piece of white land, so white that it was difficult to open one's eyes. The shadows of various buildings were looming, as illusory as the kingdom of God in heaven during a mirage.

Just a little distance, just one ritual away, and the embryo of this nest will be sublimated into a true kingdom of God, a sacred heaven beyond the monster's nest, based on the sacred mountain Mount Fuji. In this holy land, no one will feel pain and despair anymore.

After hearing Chizuru Hayafune's answer, Father Kamino slowly recited the scripture: "'I call heaven and earth to witness that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life, so that you and your descendants may live.' Chizuru, the Lord will not force anyone. Although I hope you will lead this ceremony, I will still follow your opinion."

"Even if I give up now?" Chizuru Hayafune tilted her head and looked at him.

"Even if you give up." Father Kamino held the Bible in his hand and looked at her very seriously: "If you make this decision, then I will be in charge of the ceremony. I will take over your mission and guide these lambs to heaven, but in return, you will also take over my burden and continue to save the world in this mortal world."

Chizuru Hayafune forced a smile: "You are still like this, Kamino. But there is no need. I am already very tired. Just let me take a break here."

"Yes." Father Kamino nodded: "I respect your choice, but please rest assured, all this is the will of the Lord. I believe that you will get true happiness. You will live forever in our kingdom of God. You are different from your father, Chizuru, you are a true saint."

They were chatting, but Chizuru Hayafune did not stop absorbing the aura of despair from the believers. She was as skilled as ever. The black lines continued to penetrate into her body and wriggle like a parasite.

At this moment, they forgot about the huge and formidable Acala not far away, and forgot that they were still in the midst of a war. Chizuru Hayafune just silently "blessed" the believers and absorbed the black lines. Everything was self-evident. Father Kamino did not urge her, but just looked at her quietly.

Father Kamino knew that even though she was so tired, she was still so attached to this world, because this world was real, and she wanted to stay in this world a little longer. She would also be afraid, and would have doubts about the [Kingdom of God], wondering whether the Kingdom of God really existed.

But she will perform the ritual in the end, because this is her character. She cannot ignore the suffering in this world, just like the witch who was cursed. Life in this world is too hard for them. Maybe this is the best ending for them.

Finally, Chizuru Hayafune has reached her limit. Her face is covered with restless black lines and noise spots, constantly changing shape. Her original face can no longer be seen, and the act of absorbing despair has also stopped.

——Every living person has limits. To transcend these limits, one can only become another kind of existence.

"We can start now." Hayafune Chizuru murmured.

Father Kamino silently took off the cross from his neck and handed it to Chizuru Hayafune. The cross was a circle larger than the average pendant, and the bottom was a little sharp, so sharp that it was a little scary. She held the cross in both hands and quietly admired it, as if she was appreciating a work of art.

Everyone fell silent, looking at Chizuru Hayafune, and a strange premonition suddenly arose in their hearts. That premonition made them feel a little bit excited, but also a little bit scared.

"Everyone..." Hayafune Chizuru muttered to herself, as if she was talking to herself, but also to others. At this moment, her gentle voice was extremely clear among the crowd:
"…Soon, there will be no more despair. We will walk in this land full of hope, without suffering or torture. So, can you please follow me? Follow me, to that better place, and build a perfect country with me."

"Lady Saint!" Although some believers didn't know what she meant, in this fanatical atmosphere, they were willing to believe her! Believe in this extremely kind woman!

"Please let us follow you."

"Lady Saint, no matter what you want to do, I will help you!"

"Please! Please take me with you, I don't want to experience despair again!"

Everyone looked at her and begged.

"One..." Saito Yuichi on the side stretched out his hand hesitantly, but in the end, he did not say anything, but turned his eyes to the Aquarius beside him, as if he could not bear to look at it.

Terao Yu, who was squeezed in the crowd, saw this scene and his heart skipped a beat: "Oh no! They are really going to do this! Mass suicide! These crazy people from a cult... Fortunately, most of them don't seem to have weapons. If something like this happens, the police outside should be able to help stop some people..."

With a crisp sound, Saito Yuichi smashed a vase, picked up a sharp piece, put it against his neck, trembled all over, and shouted with red eyes: "Do it! I'm with you!"

After seeing this, many believers immediately understood what Chizuru Hayafune was going to do.

The sound of shattering continued to ring out. These believers were going to follow in Chizuru Hayafune's footsteps! There was nothing left in this world that made them nostalgic.

At this moment, Terao Yu felt cold all over, because he was surrounded by such crazy people. Everyone was staring fanatically at Chizuru Hayafune in the center, and the fanatical magic power affected anyone who was in it.

“……” Chizuru Hayafune closed her eyes silently, turned the cross over, took a deep breath, and was about to stab it into her slender neck.

"stop!!!"

A shout from close by made her open her eyes. The cross could not move any further. Inuyama Heita had passed through the crowd without her knowing. He was sweating profusely, holding the sharp cross, and shouted, "One! Stop it!"

The cross pierced his skin, and blood beads flowed down Inuyama Heita's palm and dripped onto the white holy land, creating ripples.

(End of this chapter)