The Strange Cat from Fuuto

"Soon, soon I'll be able to get out!"

"Wait for me, long-tailed magician, wait for me."

I will burn you to ashes!

The inhuman roars filled with hatred echoed in the space, while the heat within the space intensified.

"Crack!"

A slender root suddenly split open and turned a withered yellow color.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Medusa, using Serpent Gaze!

At the entrance of Ryousen High School, Inamori Mayu, dressed in a school uniform with a scarf around her neck, walked out of the school with a big smile. After saying a simple goodbye to her friends, the youthful girl walked briskly towards home.

Originally a boarding student, she stopped living at school and went home to live after her older sister, Misa Inamori, returned.

Although her beloved parents are no longer here, her older sister is still here, and that's enough for her!

Just after Mayu Inamori left the school, a blue-haired, gold-spotted cat slowly followed her.

"It's been a week already, I wonder if Medusa will be able to bring herself to hurt this little sister!"

Miku followed behind Mayu Inamori, muttering to himself. He and Medusa's plan had been in progress for a week, and although it was a short time, it was time to wrap it up.

Under Miku's magical influence, Medusa exhibited a tendency toward split personality. All the memories, experiences, and skills that originally belonged to [Gate] Inamori Misa became a new personality, with Medusa as the dominant personality.

During this time, the relationship between the alternate personality Misa and Inamori Mayu grew stronger and stronger. Sometimes, Miku could even see a hint of warmth unconsciously showing in Medusa's eyes when she talked about Inamori Mayu.

It should be noted that this cold and rational woman only shows such an expression when facing a sage; it is extremely rare to see her like this otherwise.

Fearing that the longer the process went on, the more Medusa would lose herself in this whirlpool of emotions, Miku decisively allowed Medusa to begin the final stage of the plan!

"That's about enough!"

As Mayu Inamori turned the corner, Miku licked her lips. She was incredibly excited about what was about to happen!

If someone familiar with Miku were here, such as a certain Sizai who had been persecuted to the point of questioning his existence, he would be astonished to find that Miku's eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.

During this time, Miku did not let Ichi follow him around, and the single man seemed to have returned to his former cold and ruthless self.

"ah!!!"

A scream came from the street corner where they met. Upon hearing the sound, Miku quickened his pace and walked around the corner.

As soon as Miku turned the corner, a smile appeared on his lips, because Inamori Mayu was surrounded by a group of ghouls, while on the periphery of the ghouls was a strange man with terrifying snake hair standing there with his arms crossed, coldly watching.

The strange roar coming from the mouth of the monster in front of her made Mayu Inamori tremble with fear, and her legs went weak, causing her to fall to the ground.

"Don't come any closer!"

Mayu Inamori cried out in alarm, "Sister, sister, where are you?!"

As soon as the cries rang out, Miku's heart skipped a beat. She quickly glanced at Medusa beside her, and sure enough, a hint of pity appeared in Medusa's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Fortunately, we haven't spent much time together, so he's barely under control!"

Slightly relieved, Miku continued to squat by the roadside watching this good show. This scene was only possible because the ring provided by Serena in her "friendship" was powerful enough. When activating it, Miku even invested a huge amount of magic power, but now it all seemed worthwhile!

Mayu Inamori, who had her backpack in front of her, closed her eyes, seemingly resigned to her fate.

Seeing that the ghouls had cornered Mayu Inamori, Medusa pushed aside the ghouls in front of her and came to Mayu Inamori's side.

"Young lady, are you Inamori Mayu?"

Medusa, speaking coldly, looked down at Inamori Mayu, who was kneeling on the ground, casting a large shadow as she blocked out the sunlight.

Mayu Inamori, shrouded in shadow, merely glanced up at Medusa, a hint of fear in her eyes.

She wanted to scream, but her throat felt blocked. The other person's cold and murderous gaze made her mind go blank.

As she stared at Medusa, who was trembling beneath her, a voice echoed in her mind, but she forcefully suppressed it.

"Forehead..."

Medusa reached out and grabbed Inamori Mayu by the neck, lifting her up with one arm. After examining her closely for a moment, she laughed and said, "You look exactly the same. So, as long as I kill you, I can make that woman completely despair!"

As soon as she finished speaking, several silver bullets flew through the air at large arcs, bypassing the horde of ghouls before landing on Medusa.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

Medusa, whose body was engulfed in sparks, groaned in pain and released her grip on Inamori Mayu.

"My God, why are you everywhere!"

Miku silently retreated, carefully concealing his presence. There was no other reason than that a tall, mature woman with long red hair was striding towards Mayu Inamori, holding a silver pistol.

"Damn it, thank goodness I anticipated that Sister Fa would interfere, otherwise all our efforts would have been in vain!"

Miku, with a fluffy head peeking out from around the corner, squinted at Fa Jie. Fa Jie, wearing matte black leather pants that accentuated the curves of her thighs, and a burgundy fitted shirt on top, looked very "Sexy"!

"Damn mage!"

Medusa, her face contorted with rage, her snake-like hair whipping wildly behind her head, and a terrifying purple light emanating from her eyes. Seeing this, Miku, inwardly excited, shouted, "Medusa, use Serpent Gaze on Sister Magus!"

"Good, we've successfully paralyzed the opponent. Now, while we're controlling them, let's use the 100,000 volts..."

Miku, still engrossed in his inner monologue, stared dumbfounded as Medusa was slashed away by Fajie's sword. "Damn it, you're so over-the-top!"

"Damn it, you dead ghost, don't bother me!"

Medusa, who had just gotten up from the ground, frantically covered her head and roared. Sister Fa looked at Medusa, who had suddenly had an epileptic seizure, with confusion.

"hateful!"

"Damn it, damn it!"

"Damn it, I was just one step away, just one step away from destroying your hopes!"

With a resentful roar, Medusa glared at the mage before waving her arm to summon ghouls to surround the mage, while she took the opportunity to escape quickly.

"That's strange!"

After putting on the Hurricane Ring, the mage kicked away a ghoul that tried to take advantage of her and then transformed into her Hurricane form without hesitation.

As for fighting ghouls hand-to-hand, she had no intention of doing that!

While the Fa-jie was fighting the ghouls, Miku quietly left and followed the trail of Medusa's departure.

In the damp alley, Medusa stood expressionless. Miku cautiously approached Medusa and asked, "What's going on? Why the sudden addition of scenes?"

"I'll ask you one more time, does that magic really have no side effects on me?"

"Of course it can't happen. You have a contract between us. If I do anything to harm you, I will be immediately held liable!"

Miku shook his head, insisting it wasn't his fault, while Medusa, with a thoughtful expression, nodded.

"I understand. Let's proceed according to the original plan then!"

Medusa turned and left, completely unconcerned that she had stepped into the cesspool. On the contrary, Miku looked at the stinking puddle with disgust.

"Could something really have gone wrong?"

Miku scratched his ear and muttered to himself, but then his face froze: "Damn it, it stinks!"

At the Shadow Hall, Sister Fa personally handed Inamori Mayu a cup of coffee, hoping to calm her somewhat flustered mind.

She just explained the Phantom to her!

"So, that guy attacked me because I'm [the Gate], and she wanted to drive me to despair?"

"Yes, that seems to be the case at the moment!"

With her arms crossed, the mage nodded slightly and added, "You know, that guy is an enemy cadre. The people she targets are usually [Doors] with magical aptitude."

"In that case, we need to protect Mayu properly, after all, that guy is troublesome!"

Rinko Daimon spoke up at the opportune moment, and Shunpei Nara nodded repeatedly. Alex, sitting in his small room behind the counter, looked on with suspicion.

"But I can't stay here any longer, my sister is waiting for me at home!"

Thinking of her older sister waiting for her at home, Mayu Inamori seemed somewhat reluctant, while looking at Mayu Inamori, a figure also appeared in the mind of her sister.

"Excuse me, what's your sister's name?"

“My older sister is named Inamori Misa, and she’s my twin sister!” Inamori Mayu said with a smile as she held up the family pendant.

"May I ask her about her past?"

"Why are you asking this, Haruko-san!" Nara Shunpei whispered as he leaned closer. "It's very impolite to ask such questions so abruptly!"

“But there’s something I’m really concerned about…” After staring at the somewhat uneasy Mayu Inamori for a moment, Sister Fa smiled and said, “Never mind, I won’t ask.”

"If there's nothing else, may I leave?"

Mayu Inamori, grabbing her bag and standing up, bowed slightly and hurriedly left Menkage-do. Rinko Daimon, who wanted to stop her, hadn't even finished speaking when she disappeared.

"Haruko, that child..."

"Yes, she looks exactly like Medusa. Medusa attacked her today, and the way Medusa acted is something that bothers me."

After thinking for a moment while touching her lips, Sister Fa picked up her helmet and followed them out, saying, "I'll go take another look."

Mayu Inamori hurried home after leaving the Menkagedo, still feeling lingering fear from what had happened earlier.

A lingering shadow loomed over her heart, and the blue veins on her hands, clutching the bag, bulged.

"Hey!" The woman wearing a helmet, who had driven up to Mayu Inamori, said, "If you don't mind, I can give you a ride!"

"I can...."

"Didn't you really want to go back and see your sister?" Sister Fa's words shattered Mayu Inamori's last bit of stubbornness. She silently got into the car and put on the helmet that Sister Fa handed her.

With Inamori Mayu's repeated reminders, Sister Ho, who was riding the motorcycle, arrived safely at Inamori Mayu's house.

"I'm all set here. Thank you for bringing me back!"

After a shy thank you, Mayu Inamori went inside, and Sister Ho followed her in.

"I also need to explain to your family, after all, a girl coming home late will definitely get scolded!"

Seeing Inamori Mayu looking at her with a puzzled expression, Sister Fa smiled and explained.

The two walked through the front courtyard and arrived at the door. When Inamori Mayu opened the door, she was pleasantly surprised to see her older sister standing in the entrance hall. However, when Inamori Misa, who was wearing an apron, noticed her sister, her expression froze.