The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Facing Isayama Mei, Hikigaya Hachiman only dodged and did not retaliate.

The reason is very simple: he promised Tsuchimiya Kagura last night that he would rescue Isayama Yomi and Isayama Mei.

Therefore, Hachiman Hikigaya decided to first try to break the Nine-Tailed Fox's control over Mei Isayama. Only if that failed would he take action to eliminate Mei Isayama.

"You want to save her?"

After Hachiman Hikigaya dodged several attacks, he did not retaliate, and the Nine-Tailed Fox guessed his intentions.

After letting out a cold laugh, 'Isayama Mei' continued to press forward, swinging his katana at Hikigaya Hachiman.

If you want to save them, then save them.

It would be better if it could delay for as long as possible!

However, at that very moment, something unexpected happened...

Hachiman Hikigaya, who had been refusing to fight back, did not dodge when faced with Mei Isayama's advance. Instead, he stepped forward to meet the blade of the katana and punched her in the abdomen.

"Well....."

The powerful force impacted his soft abdomen, and 'Isayama Mei' immediately felt a churning sensation throughout his body.

Before she could react, after striking her, Hachiman Hikigaya immediately placed his palm on her forehead.

A powerful mental force surged into Mei Isayama's mind through his palm. Caught off guard, the Nine-Tailed Fox instantly lost control of Mei Isayama!

Chapter 367 The Chief's Duties

"Damn it!"

The nine-tailed fox, who was on its way to Hachiman Hikigaya's location, suddenly realized that it had lost contact with Mei Isayama, and its face immediately darkened.

It's important to know that Mei Isayama and Yomi Isayama have other uses later on. If they were captured by Hachiman Hikigaya and destroyed or their seals removed...

"This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen!"

Thinking of the consequences of losing a puppet, the nine-tailed fox gritted her teeth and increased her flight speed even further.

.......

"System, can I remove her puppet mark now?"

Looking at the unconscious Mei Isayama in his arms, Hachiman Hikigaya communicated with the system in his mind.

Simply remove the puppet mark from the target.

Because he has been promoted to demigod, Hachiman Hikigaya can now achieve the effects that previously required the use of spirit coins.

Following the method described by the system, he carefully inserted his mental energy into Mei Isayama's consciousness space.

As soon as Hachiman Hikigaya entered, he saw a miniature nine-tailed fox pounce on him.

The two spiritual energies instantly began to clash in the space of consciousness.

Although the Nine-Tailed Fox's mental strength was significantly stronger than Hachiman Hikigaya's, after losing contact and support from the Nine-Tailed Fox, the Nine-Tailed Fox clone that had been occupying Mei Isayama's mind was eventually destroyed under Hachiman Hikigaya's relentless attacks.

As the nine-tailed fox disappeared, the butterfly mark on Mei Isayama's forehead gradually faded until it disappeared completely.

Next, remove the Killing Stone located in its heart.

Once the mark was erased, the system's next step was to proceed.

But looking at the fragments of the Sesshoseki embedded in Mei Isayama's heart, Hachiman Hikigaya hesitated.

"What will happen to her if I take the Killing Stone away?"

Hachiman Hikigaya noticed the crack that appeared in Mei Isayama's heart as the mark disappeared again.

Considering the power granted by the Sesshōseki, Hachiman Hikigaya suspected that if he took the Sesshōseki from Mei Isayama, Mei would die on the spot.

【will die. 】

The system revealed without any concealment what happened to Mei Isayama after the Killing Stone was taken away.

"This is not what I want to see."

Hachiman Hikigaya's expression turned grim.

He went to great lengths to sever the connection between Isayama Mei and the Nine-Tailed Fox, hoping to rescue her from her clutches.

The system then told him that Mei Isayama would still die in the end?

[The host only asked how to disarm the puppet; other information is not within the system's scope of consideration.]

"What if I want her to live?"

Based on the host's condition, there is only one way to break free from the Nine-Tailed Fox's control while ensuring the target's safety.

"any solution?"

[Replace the mark. The host only needs to replace the nine-tailed fox's mental mark with their own mental mark to release the nine-tailed fox's control over the target.]

"......"

Hearing that the system's solution was essentially the same old thing in a new guise, Hachiman Hikigaya hesitated.

After all, it's about imprinting one's spiritual mark on Mei Isayama...

[Nine-tailed fox shape detected, estimated arrival in three minutes]

Just as Hachiman Hikigaya was hesitating, the system notification sounded again.

"There's no other way."

Upon hearing that the Nine-Tailed Fox was coming, Hachiman Hikigaya sighed softly and finally decided to follow the system's instructions.

At most, he can just pretend nothing happened.

Anyway, as long as he doesn't have any evil intentions, the puppet mark will be as if it doesn't exist.

...........

"stop!"

An anxious shout came from the distant horizon.

Along with the shouts came a fierce attack.

Holding Isayama Mei's body, Hachiman Hikigaya finally completed the replacement of Isayama Mei's spiritual imprint on a nearby high-rise building.

"what!!!"

Having just arrived, the nine-tailed fox realized that she had completely lost control of Mei Isayama, and instantly flew into a rage.

The enormous nine-tailed fox body instantly appeared in the city, causing panic among the surrounding residents. At the same time, the nine-tailed fox angrily charged towards Hachiman Hikigaya, wanting to reclaim Mei Isayama and imprint a new mark on him.

But just then, a man's figure suddenly blocked its way.

"Elegant music from the Tsuchikyu Palace?"

Looking at the tiny figure blocking her way, the nine-tailed fox regained some of her senses.

It was certainly no stranger to the head of the Tsuchimiya family, who possessed the last spirit beast.

After all, if it weren't for his presence, it would have already stormed into the Tsuchimiya family and snatched Byakuei away.

"Ugh......"

Facing the nine-tailed fox, Tsuchimiya Yagaku didn't say anything, only sighed softly, then cast a longing glance at the Isayama camp where his daughter was, before directly forming a hand seal.

Early in the morning, after learning that the Isayama family and another family of psychics had been attacked, Tsuchimiya Yagaku knew that he could no longer delay.

Therefore, after sensing the traces of the nine-tailed fox using the compass passed down in his family, he ordered the people he had already arranged to stand by and came over himself.

"Fall into slumber once more, Nine-Tailed Fox!"

With the seal removed from his body, Bai Rui instantly emerged from Tsuchimiya Yaraku's body, opening his blood-red maw to bite the nine-tailed fox.

"Foolish human, do you think you can defeat me with my strength?"

Sensing the power emanating from Bai Rui's body that far surpassed that of the white fox and the nue, the nine-tailed fox was not angry but rather pleased.

It was just wondering how to quickly retrieve Isayama Mei when, unexpectedly, Tsuchimiya Gagaku took the initiative to return its power!

Just as Bai Rui was about to bite the nine-tailed fox in half, its eyes suddenly flashed with red light.

Then, Hakuei began to sway his body incessantly, trying to break through Tsuchimiya Kagura's seal and return to the Nine-Tailed Fox's body.

"Well....."

Despite feeling excruciating pain in her body, Tsuchimiya Yaraku gritted her teeth and persevered.

Because of the absence of three families, Tokyo's formation is still being urgently repaired, and he must hold on until then!

"Snapped...."

A hand gently patted Tsuchimiya Yagaku's shoulder, and then countless streams of spiritual energy flowed from behind them along the point of contact.

When Tsuchimiya Yagaku felt the power, he was stunned at first. Then he turned his head and saw Hikigaya Hachiman and Isayama Meiko in his arms. He instantly understood everything.

"Is this young man the contingency plan left behind by the exorcist?"

Feeling the continuous flow of spiritual energy, Tsuchimiya Yaraku gave a wry smile.

It seems he was just being delusional?

Even if he didn't risk his life to activate the magic array today, with that young man behind him, this incident could be resolved perfectly, right?

However, Tsuchimiya Gakura does not regret making this decision.

Because he is the head of the Tsuchimiya family, the leading psychic in Tokyo.

Protecting Tokyo's safety is his duty!

Chapter 368 Heavy damage

At the Isayama residence, Kagura Tsuchimiya, who was talking with Naraku Isayama, suddenly felt a sense of unease.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if something important had left her, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

"Kagura, what's wrong?"

Isayama Naraku looked at Tsuchimiya Kagura, who had suddenly started crying, with a puzzled expression, and asked her why she was sad.