Japanese Terrorist: What? I'll fight Hellstar!

"A Showa-era knight-level physique, the soul of a giant of light, the spirit of a bodhisattva of the ten realms, endless martial arts training... I'm only missing a set of equipment."

Feeling the power within his body, Amamiya Rin let out a long breath.

The pressure from Azathoth seemed somewhat distant in the face of this tangible increase in power.

Ignoring the world-destroying gods and demons, ordinary monsters and demons are no longer a threat to him.

"Crackling and clattering—"

Roukai Tomie, who was leaning against the wall, also opened her eyes.

She clenched her fingers, loosened her muscles and bones, and the sound of her bones rearranging was as dense as firecrackers.

When she stood up, she was a bit taller than Amamiya Rin, and her figure had become noticeably more muscular. Her shoulders were broader, and the muscles in her arms and thighs were bulging and full. Her loose clothes became tight, and you could even see the shape of her abs.

"You're back? Your body definitely feels different."

Tomie looked around; this was still Yuji Hirano's apartment.

The ceiling was an old, grayish-white color with a few yellow stains from water seeping into it. The air was filled with the musty smell of years of dust and the burnt smell of candles.

The ground bore the marks left after the ceremony; the burnt wax from the candles had solidified into several white smudges on the floor; some of the salt lines had been blown away by the wind; and the mirror lay upside down on the ground.

The spiderweb in the corner is still there, but the aura of the Spider God can no longer be felt.

The only change was in the body.

Amamiya Rin's body was already very strong, while the flesh-modified Tomie's body was based on Amamiya Rin's body. Through medical research and the ability of flesh and blood proliferation, every system in her body was completely reconstructed, from the dual-pump heart, expanded lungs, strengthened bones and muscles, to optimized sensory, nervous and metabolic functions.

Although his muscle tissue was similar to that of Amamiya Rin, the strength he could exert was more than ten times that of Amamiya Rin.

Moreover, she has studied vitality for nearly a century and has successfully completed her own Ripple Qigong. Through the guidance of breathing techniques, she stimulates the muscles with vitality, which not only enhances strength but also utilizes cellular vitality to increase the total amount of vitality.

The internally generated ripple energy, though not as magnificent as that of the swordsman Tomie, has a continuous flow of power that is not subject to the control of the Resurrector's sword.

"With power of this scale, as long as they don't encounter the Great Old Ones, they could be considered invincible, right?"

Tomie looked at Amamiya Rin, her tone enigmatic. Although she seemed very satisfied with her body, she wasn't exactly confident or happy.

"Invincible under heaven? An enemy comes from the sky."

Amamiya Rin replied in a teasing tone.

Previously, the only enemies from the sky were the Apologetic Demon and other demons, as well as Hellstar. Now, however, the Cthulhu Mythos has emerged. The invincible power of the world is clearly no match for the hundreds of Great Old Ones.

However, Amamiya Rin does not intend to worry about those beings.

That would be too ambitious and a waste of effort. Now he just needs to focus on the present, be down-to-earth, and move forward step by step.

That's enough.

"Such a carefree attitude, typical of you."

Tomie glanced sideways at Amamiya Rin, clicking her tongue in amazement.

Since learning about the existence of the Cthulhu Mythos, not only she, but all Tomie felt fear and unease.

Tomie Kawakami's unbridled behavior is based on their immortality and mental pollution. No one can completely kill them, especially the neural network of the [Tomie Network], which elevates their immortality to the subspace. Even if they are burned to ashes in the material world, they can be resurrected through the subspace.

The problem is that no one can kill them, but the Great Old Ones are not human.

Originally, their biggest fear was the Apology Demon, but after their strength increased, their biggest enemy was no longer the Apology Demon, but other imposters.

Who knew that while they were actively preparing to completely eliminate the other imposters, an even more dangerous Cthulhu Mythos emerged.

It's not that you have a big heart, but that you have no discrimination.

Amamiya Rin could sense the anxiety of Tomie and the others, but he simply smiled, a calm and composed smile.

When he first realized that the crisis he was facing included the Cthulhu Mythos, Amamiya Rin would feel anxious and restless due to the pressure. However, after decades of self-cultivation, he was no longer so fixated on it.

After all, what difference does Hellstar make to him now? They are both opponents he cannot defeat at the moment.

Since he was able to conquer Hellstar in the past, why should he fear Azathoth now?

Tomie had nothing to say about Amamiya Rin's attitude.

She doesn't practice Zen, so even if she could sense what kind of mentality Amamiya Rin was in, she wouldn't be able to see things from the same perspective.

"Let's go, I need to return the key and have a good meal."

Amamiya Rin shook her head slightly and walked towards the door.

It was already 10 a.m., the sky was clear and the bright sunlight shone down, making one's eyes slightly sore. The sun was already quite strong, and its heat on the skin was noticeable.

Amamiya Rin went down to the first floor, handed the key to the slightly bewildered building manager, then pushed open the glass door and walked out of the apartment building.

The streets were bustling with people. Office workers hurried by with briefcases, housewives pushed shopping carts out of supermarkets, and a few middle school students in school uniforms rode bicycles across the intersection. The automatic doors of the convenience store opened and closed, playing electronic music for customers to enter.

Everything is normal.

Normal Tokyo, normal morning, normal life.

Amamiya Rin stood on the steps, stretched naturally, and a normal smile appeared on her lips.

"What are your plans for today? If you're free..."

Tomie stood beside Amamiya Rin and asked casually.

"As for today's schedule, let me check my notebook first."

Upon hearing this, Amamiya Rin turned her head to look at Tomie, then took out a notebook from the inside pocket of her clothes.

Turning a few pages, his gaze swept over them, and Amamiya Rin gave Tomie an apologetic smile.

I do have plans for today.

The wedding banquet of the Tsuneki family, an invitation extended by Tsuneki Hideki a hundred years ago, will be held today at the Tsuneki Shrine. Tsuneki Hisayuki and Fukami Hinako's wedding will take place at the Tsuneki Shrine.

Tomie crossed her arms and rolled her eyes at Amamiya Rin.

"Get lost, go do what you want to do. I don't necessarily need you to come with me."

"It's still early. The wedding starts at sunset, which seems to be a custom among this Chinese community. Is there anything you need me to do with you before then?"

Amamiya Rin closed his notebook and said calmly.

"Yay!"

Tomie's eyes lit up, and she cheered with delight.

But before she could finish speaking, she lowered her voice, put her hands on her hips, and said with a stern face.

"Hmph, I don't need you to do it with me... It's not like I'm forcing you or begging you."

"Sorry, sorry, I'm just bored. Could you keep me company?"

Amamiya Rin readily changed her tune.

"I've got nothing else to do anyway, so I might as well keep you company. How about we eat, go shopping, watch a movie? What do you want to do, Ah Lin?"

A smile appeared on Tomie's face, and her tone became lighter.

"Okay, let's go eat first, I'm hungry too."

The choice was in her own hands, but Amamiya Rin had no experience with dating. After thinking for a while, she decided to go out for a meal. She would decide what to do afterward after the meal.

"You choose the location, but it's best not to go to any low-class places."

Tomie nodded casually.