Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 559 My art style is superior to yours!

"Hmm?" Bai Shi suddenly noticed that a long-bearded man had appeared in Pu Siqinglan's right eye!
At the same time, the effect of Pu Siqinglan's interference with his mind greatly increased.

Fortunately, at that moment, Bai Shi, risking being shot twice more, stepped forward and knocked the pistol from Pu Siqinglan's hand into the sea...

Then Rasputin's "hypnosis" began to take effect, and Shiraishi felt his consciousness becoming blurred.

For a moment, Shiraishi was evenly matched with Pu Siqinglan?

To know……

Shiraishi's [Spirit] is also Lv10, which is the "human limit"!
Even Koizumi Akako's pure mental strength is only at this level. It's only because she has various amplification methods of "Red Magic" that she can temporarily unleash mental strength that exceeds this level.

According to Koizumi Akako, although Rasputin was known as the strongest mage back then, he was probably only at that level and never really took that step.

Of course, if their mental strength levels are similar, Rasputin is likely to be superior in terms of black magic skills, since black magic users specialize in black magic, while red magic users are proficient in multiple systems of magic.

If it were a true battle that transcends time and space, Koizumi Akako would be confident of winning. Even if Rasputin resorts to underhanded tactics, the Red Witch is more well-rounded and better suited for direct combat.

Even Shiraishi can now clearly feel that his mind is being disturbed and he can't concentrate...

Pu Siqinglan could never do that!
Even if it were just a few remnants of a soul, Rasputin couldn't have done it.

Even if Rasputin were alive back then, given his proficiency in black magic, it wouldn't be easy for him to interfere with Shiraishi to this extent. He would have to focus at least eight or nine tenths of his energy on Shiraishi!

It's definitely not something that can be achieved simply by leaving behind a lingering sense of regret after death...

"Oh no! It's Rasputin! His soul... has actually survived until now!" Ayari exclaimed in shock.

Ayari confirmed this at that moment as well.

Shiraishi had long felt that achieving this was not something that could be accomplished simply by leaving behind something after death.

Considering that Pu Siqinglan's "dark magic aura" was also quite unstable...

Shiraishi even suspected that Pu Siqinglan was not actually a successor of "black magic" at all, but was simply parasitized!

Just like now...

Bai Shi had no idea that Pu Si Qinglan had any consciousness and lacked any instinctive reaction when fighting him!
Normally, when a person is attacked, they will have an instinctive defensive action, which is the source of "defensive scars". But now, every punch and kick from Pu Siqinglan is "for victory", without any other reaction.

To say that she, as a top assassin, has already overcome these challenges?
Shiraishi doesn't think she's that good!
Without his right eye, Pu Siqing's fighting skills would probably be inferior to Amuro Tooru's. However, the dark magic hypnosis had too much of an effect on Shiraishi, causing Shiraishi's mind to become increasingly confused...

But just then...

Ayari's semi-transparent figure appeared, and dressed as a "spirit medium," she struck the same pose that Mayoi had used to communicate with spirits.

This time, Ayari wasn't "communicating with spirits," but rather... comforting, or rather, "exorcising" the spirits of the dead!
Under Ayari's interference, both Urashi Seiran and the figure in her right eye immediately revealed ferocious and painful expressions, especially the figure in her eye...

Pu Siqinglan herself only showed a change in expression; her body and movements seemed unaffected. However, the figure in her eyes was already rolling around on the ground.

Spirit mediums are not good at fighting and have no means to directly harm others. In contrast, black magicians are undoubtedly more lethal and intimidating.

but……

If the opponent is a ghost, then it's a different story!
If Rasputin were alive, no amount of mediums would have helped, but now...

With Ayari around, it's the perfect "remedy"!
After the game became two against two, Shiraishi remained calm and gradually gained the upper hand, slowly pushing the situation toward victory.

Gradually, Pu Siqinglan's movements began to distort. With each touch of Baishi threatening serious injury, Pu Siqinglan became hesitant and timid, and a human-like expression gradually appeared in her left eye...

Clearly, this top female assassin is beginning to break free from "complete control"!

The next moment, Shiraishi suddenly felt a swelling and pain in his left eye...

It was none other than Rasputin in Pu Siqinglan's right eye. Having exhausted all other options, he attempted to use his gaze to parasitize Bai Shi, but...

Shiraishi's reaction was the same as when he was sniped before; blood tears flowed from his eyes, but he was not invaded by Rasputin!

Previously, Shiraishi had discovered that although Pu Siqinglan's marksmanship was also very accurate, it posed little threat to Shiraishi, especially when he knew that the other party was going to shoot at his right eye. Shiraishi could even block the pistol bullet with the back of his hand.

However, the second shot fired when Shiraishi landed on the ship hit Shiraishi's eye without any trajectory...

This is no longer a matter of marksmanship; it's essentially a black magic curse.

Fortunately, Shiraishi also possesses magic, so he was only slightly injured...

Now, Shiraishi's left eye is also slightly injured and bleeding tears from resisting the parasite.

Two bloody tear streaks on the left back of his face made Shiraishi look even more ferocious!

Meanwhile, Rasputin, whose attempt to transfer his parasite failed, was temporarily silenced due to the backlash from the spell...

With no more constraints, Shiroshi then launched a left front kick, a right roundhouse kick, and a left jab—two kicks and a punch, which Pu Siqinglan blocked completely… The problem was that she couldn’t block any of them!
Clap, clap, clap...

He raised his leg to defend against Shiraishi's kick, but Shiraishi broke his leg. He raised his arm to block Shiraishi's side kick, but his arm and several ribs were broken. In the end, he could only move one arm, which he held in front of his face to block the jab, but Shiraishi broke his arm and then slammed his fist against his right cheek... or rather, his right eye!

For most people, this would be the end of the story.

Even a slight mishap could end their life.

but……

Suddenly, Pu Siqinglan stood up again with a series of cracking sounds, and...

At this moment, Pu Siqinglan's eyes widened, giving off a somewhat empty and terrifying feeling, just like Rasputin himself!

At this moment, Bai Shi frowned and looked at Pu Siqinglan's right eye, only to find that Rasputin inside was no longer there.

Instead, in Pu Siqinglan's left eye now appears a Pu Siqinglan struggling in the darkness, her face filled with panic...

【Hmm? Watch out…】Ayari noticed something immediately and warned Shiraishi.

Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on Pu Siqinglan's face. She then raised her arm, which was theoretically impossible to raise, and pointed in Lingli's direction!
Fortunately, Shiraishi stepped to the side at that moment, blocking Ayari's path...

Although the cursed aura clung to Shiraishi, it only caused a slight cramp in his ribs against Shiraishi's powerful body. If Ayari were in her soul form and directly "cursed" by Rasputin, she probably wouldn't have been so lucky.

"Hahaha, a perfect body... Not bad, not bad... If I had this body, I would be invincible!" Rasputin's face showed a morbid covetousness.

“You weren’t invincible a hundred years ago, let alone now,” Bai Shi retorted dismissively in Mao language.

Over the past century, human technology has improved many times over, both in terms of mass destruction and individual combat capabilities.

In comparison…

In the "supernatural world," the top level is not fundamentally different from that of a hundred years ago!
A hundred years ago, Rasputin would have been killed by firearms and siege; now... he'd be even more vulnerable.

Moreover, Rasputin has only temporarily returned by borrowing the body of his descendant, and his abilities are not as good as his original body a hundred years ago. Shiraishi doesn't know where his confidence comes from.

Hearing Shiraishi touch upon his sore spot, Rasputin's expression turned angry...

The next moment, "Pusqinglan X Rasputin" opened its mouth and spat out several smoke-like "monsters"...

"Heh heh heh, I'm waiting for the lifeboats to disappear from everyone's sight, what are you waiting for?" Rasputin sneered.

"This is... utterly insane!" Ayari said through gritted teeth.

"What is this thing?" Shiraishi frowned as he looked at the uncomfortable objects.

"These are special souls that have been destroyed and modified by dark magic! And... these should be the souls of the descendants he has parasitized over the years!" Ayari said indignantly.

Spirit mediums have the utmost respect for the deceased.

Rasputin's actions were undoubtedly the greatest desecration of the dead, even...

These souls are his descendants, which makes his madness all the more apparent.

At the same time, Shiraishi could see that Pu Siqinglan's soul was gradually turning into black mist in her left eye...

"Hehehe, brat! Offer me your body now, and I might give you a quick death!" Rasputin uttered in a chilling voice.

Seeing this, Shiraishi no longer hesitated...

Looking into the distance, the passenger ship was barely visible, and since it was dark, it was even less likely that the ship could see us. So there was no need to hesitate any longer.

Actually, quietly adjusting the direction and driving the lifeboat back was also an option—if it were in full view of everyone, both sides would be greatly restricted in using magic, and would suffer huge backlash every time.

This is only a slight weakening for Whitestone, but for Rasputin, it's a complete and utter nerf.

However, Shiraishi ultimately did not do that...

After all, there might be danger if Rasputin got close to everyone, so Shiraishi decided to deal with him himself!
"You old monster... I haven't been serious since I really mastered the Crimson Magic. I hope you can let me have some fun!"

As Shiraishi spoke, he pulled his coat off from his shoulder, revealing...

His bright red, tight-fitting battle suit accentuated Shiraishi's muscles in an exaggerated way.

At the same time, the buffs from the Red Magic began to attach themselves to Shiraishi...

The physical enhancements of white magic, the elemental attachments of blue magic, and the curse resistance of black magic—the compatibility of red magic—was fully embodied in Shiraishi.

Rasputin: ? ? ?
It was only then that Rasputin realized that the person before him was far more skilled in magic than he had anticipated—Shiroishi had restrained himself from using special effects and had only employed some subtle techniques to avoid being seen…

And now...

Shiraishi applied all the buffs he could to himself!
Buffs have their limits. Normally, let alone ordinary people, even Shiraishi before obtaining the "Left Hand of God" wouldn't be able to withstand so many buffs at once. But now...

Shiraishi's left hand shines particularly brightly.

“You…” Rasputin suddenly realized that this guy’s style was actually superior to his own.

The next moment, a red shadow flashed, and the numerous black mist shadows shattered one by one under Bai Shi's left hand!

Shiraishi's "God's Left Hand" is designed to counter all supernatural effects, which are themselves supernatural entities. The only chance is to block Shiraishi's hand and avoid touching them...

However, with White Stone's massive muscles, immense strength, and countless buffs, his attacks were utterly devastating. Once White Stone touched them, these monsters that Rasputin considered his trump card would instantly shatter and vanish like smoke.

At the same time, Rasputin, seeing this, was about to jump into the sea to escape—although he didn't know if he could survive, he at least knew that staying on the ship meant certain death!
But the ship is only so big...

Just as he was submerged in the sea, Shiraishi, who had already reached him, grabbed him by the hair and pulled him back!

Compared to the "Demon Slayer" on his left hand, Shiraishi's right hand adds "Elemental Damage".

A single "Face-Breaking Punch" sent Rasputin flying across the water. Immediately, the red cloak behind Shiroshi fluttered, and his solidified "flight" ability allowed him to fly after him. This time, the punch sent him sinking into the sea as he had hoped!

But before he could even think of escaping, a red figure immediately followed...

……

Meanwhile, in the castle in Yokosuka, Kid and Akako have found the final treasure.

To be precise, it was Kid who found it; Akako was just responsible for "paving the way"...

This "shell" of the Tsar's egg was buried with a corpse, which Kidd estimated to be the daughter of the last Tsar.

"It seems there's some hidden secret, but we can only see it when the two eggs are combined," Kidd said after a brief examination.

As for the gem on it, it was indeed not "Pandora," so Kidd was naturally not interested and planned to return it to its true owner later.

Just then, Hongzi suddenly looked eastward...

She could clearly sense the aura of another "Red Witch" erupting at that moment.

"Huh? They actually fought to this extent? Has Rasputin been resurrected...?"

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