In Tokyo, the dungeon master

Just as Gu Meng finished his inspection and was coming downstairs, a blonde, fair-skinned girl coming upstairs called out to him.

This person is… Gu Meng has a vague impression of her. This person’s appearance should be that of the woman who has been secretly observing Shirakawa Manka and is suspected to be one of Old Deng’s subordinates.

Gu Meng had hinted to his wife, who said it was her friend, named Shihōin Kagamine.

She seems to be a family friend and a distant relative, and could be considered Shirakawa Manka's cousin.

But wasn't she blonde with dark skin? How did she whiten her skin so quickly? Is Japanese makeup artistry that amazing?

"Kagune Shihouin? You can see me too?"

Gu Meng glanced at the woman's eyes. They were not the same type of demonic eyes as those of the Shirakawa mother and daughter, but they seemed to possess a dormant power.

"Could it be that Shihouin is actually a branch family of the Shirakawa clan? Her power comes from the Shirakawa family's inheritance? ...No, her blood connection with me isn't strong..."

It could be due to intermarriage between extraordinary families in ancient times, or perhaps a vassal family of a powerful extraordinary family, resulting in the same extraordinary bloodline... It really is a case of getting exactly what you want; could this also be considered a convergence of extraordinary characteristics?

As for the bloodline connection between this woman and himself...

She's much weaker than Shirakawa Manka, but not entirely without power. She can easily extract fantasy power through this bond, but the conversion rate isn't as high as that of the Shirakawa mother and daughter...

Yes, Madam mentioned that the Shirakawa family and the Shihōin family have had several intermarriages in history, and they are both retainers and relatives.

"No, I am Shihouin Kyoka, Kagamine's twin sister. She has been observing the young lady, and I came to find you after hearing about you from her..."

Gu Meng smiled and thought to himself: "So they are twins. It's all because of the notorious reputation of the three great evil arts of East Asia. Otherwise, I would not have mistaken the black-skinned and white-skinned people for one person."

To be fair, the sisters spoke of monitoring Shirakawa Manka with such confidence, yet the woman's respect for the young lady was genuine.

There was even a strange feeling besides respect... it was truly twisted.

It's baffling. Oh well, it's normal for Japanese people to have strange ideas. I'm not Japanese, nor am I a woman, so it's normal for me not to understand them.

When Shihōin Kyoka noticed that Gu Meng didn't answer, she said, "By the way, what do you mean by 'can I see you' or 'can't I see you'? Do you think you're invisible?"

The blonde woman looked at Gu Meng with disdain, as if he were a lunatic.

Gu Meng remained silent, only displaying a riddle-like expression that said, "Guess what?"

"Answer my question quickly. By the way, are you eyeing the young lady? Give up, she won't like you... If, if it's for money, my total savings are about 168 million yen. If you're willing to leave her, I can consider giving you a breakup fee."

"hehe……"

Gu Meng smiled, then clapped his hands after a couple of laughs. It was too dramatic.

Now he understood what Shihouin Kyoka's unusual feelings for his wife were.

So that's how it is. Master and servant, blood ties, the world's gaze, and perhaps even the guilt and jealousy of sisters falling for the same person—it's truly an unspeakable taboo. Gu Meng loves this kind of entanglement the most.

Rather than dismantling his own identity as an unknown powerhouse, Gu Meng found a more suitable target to eliminate.

They possess strong determination and drive, and not everyone can readily use up all their savings. Extreme emotions are a suitable stepping stone; besides stable individuals, extreme individuals are also more likely to go further, and they are also rare individuals with extraordinary innate qualities.

Which one should we use?

In the short term, Shirakawa Manka, with whom I have a stronger bond, is a more suitable candidate to cultivate. If I can't help my wife, I'll just pretend to kill my wife and twin sister.

"Since you've already discovered it, there's no point in hiding it anymore—that's right, I'm an invisible man, and I'm also a magician."

Gu Meng responded to Shihōin Kyoka's question with a smile, while clapping his hands.

The blonde woman leaned back against the wall nervously. This person might be a pervert or mentally ill. She quietly pressed a button on her phone.

Kyoka Shihōin is not stupid, nor does she know the Detective Conan version of karate. She must have been prepared before negotiating with a male rival.

She had already messaged Shirakawa Keiji before she arrived, and also called security. She pressed the button, and he would be upstairs soon.

Gu Meng noticed her little movements, but didn't care: "I will perform a magic show for you, making people disappear. I look forward to seeing you again next time. I will give you a choice then... of course, a choice you can't refuse."

"Hey! Wait, wait! Don't try anything funny!"

Kyoka Shihōin's pupils suddenly contracted, sensing that something ominous was about to happen. The environment seemed different; there was something both strange and familiar surging in the air.

What kind of power is that?

An ominous premonition suddenly rose in the blonde woman's heart.

The next second, she saw Gu Meng wave his hand gently at her, and a light blue light suddenly appeared in front of him, and a mirror as tall as a person slowly emerged.

Before she could react, Gu Meng stepped into the mirror, his figure vanishing instantly, and the mirror began to blur.

"...!!"

What's going on?! What did I just see?!

For a moment, Shihouin Kyoka's mind went blank. By the time she came to her senses, her body had already instinctively rushed forward, reaching out to grab the dissipating mirror, but her fingertips only touched a cold halo of light.

She stood on the steps where Gu Meng had just stood, staring intently at the wall where the mirror had vanished, her face filled with disbelief, her voice tinged with panic: "Who are you! Are you a human or a ghost? Come out!"

There was nothing there.

There was no trace of a mirror, no sign of Gu Meng, and even the last ripple in the air was quickly dissipating.

Magic is something that should not exist in this world.

How could this be?!

Kyoka Shihōin frowned, staring incredulously at the blank wall.

Unlike the Shirakawa family, which has some records, the Shihōin family, apart from continuing to serve as the younger brothers of the Shirakawa family for generations, smoking, drinking, and getting their hair permed for the Shirakawa family, has no related knowledge passed down or recorded. Apart from the occasional case of atavism, they are no different from ordinary families.

Kyoka Shihōin is a true modern person, the kind of modern person who doesn't believe in ghosts or monsters at all.

But what just happened? Was it really magic, or high technology, a projector? Has a holographic projection appeared? Or was it just my imagination?

There was nothing there, as if the man had never been there at all.

At this moment, Shihōin Kyoka felt a chill.

Just then, a series of chaotic footsteps came from below, and several security personnel from the Shirakawa Group rushed up and surrounded them nervously.

"Miss Shihouin, are you alright? We received a message and were worried you might be in danger... Wait, where is that person?"

The head of security, not seeing anyone else, looked puzzled.

silence.

……

Kyoka Shihōin wanted to say something, but didn't know how.