In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

"Sayuri-san, what exactly are you going to do..."

Rika couldn't help but clutch the blanket tightly. Seeing the other person licking their lips, she felt like a little white rabbit, becoming incredibly weak. Meanwhile, Sayuri in front of her had transformed into a big bad wolf, showing a hungry expression towards her "prey."

"It'll only be a moment, Rika-san, please say yes! Sayuri promises I'll be very, very gentle..."

"No, no, Sayuri, don't come any closer..."

……

Chapter 248 The Child?

"...Still no useful clues?"

On the balcony, Xia Mu, who had just absorbed the soul crystal, sighed and felt as if he had punched a piece of cotton, sensing the fragmented and almost worthless memory pieces.

In fact, after learning about the origin of [Zero], Xia Mu had a similar premonition, but after learning the truth, he still felt quite helpless.

Through the information in his memory, he learned that the other party came to the shrine not specifically to avenge the previous [Zero], but just happened to pass through His former territory and had the idea of ​​plundering life force. Unexpectedly, after arriving at the shrine, he discovered the existence of Rika and Sayuri. As they were already a key target of the Illuminati, he naturally set his sights on the two of them, which led to the scene before.

Unfortunately, this "Zero" seemed to have too much confidence in his own abilities. He thought that by using his power to bring the target into the illusion, he could bewitch Rika and then control Sayuri and others to use him. However, due to Natsuki's intervention, this series of plans was disrupted, and he ultimately met a tragic end.

However, it must be said that even now, Natsuki still feels a bit of relief. Just as Rika had predicted, he was quite aware of the girl in her holy light state. That power, almost capable of destroying a city, would have caused unimaginable consequences if allowed to "run rampant." Fortunately, he noticed it in time and was able to stop it before the terrible consequences occurred, otherwise...

Faces flashed through Xia Mu's mind, and he let out another soft breath. But then, as if remembering something, he gave a pained look: "Did I fail to break through again?"

His gaze fell on the cross necklace on his chest. Compared to before, the liquid inside the bead hadn't changed much. Even though he had absorbed several soul crystals in succession during this period, he still hadn't reached the breakthrough point of the necklace. That boundary, which seemed to be about to be broken at any moment, was right in front of Xia Mu, but something was always missing, keeping the necklace in its current state.

Xia Mu knew that even though they had defeated many powerful demons during this period, what they would ultimately face was still the powerful forbidden demon at the top of the pyramid, and its controller. Luck played a large part in their previous ability to defeat the forbidden demon. If another being of the same level or even stronger appeared, another Shibuya incident would probably happen!

The scene of wailing and lamentation still seemed to linger in Xia Mu's mind when his expression turned solemn, and a faint cross appeared unconsciously in his calm pupils...

Just then, a pair of fair arms wrapped around Xia Mu, and a soft touch came from behind. Realizing what it was, Xia Mu's heart skipped a beat, and then he heard a familiar voice from behind: "Xia Mu, the way you look right now makes Mikiko's heart ache..."

"Mikiko..."

Xia Mu murmured, placing her palm on the back of the other person's hand, her expression complicated, unsure how to respond.

"actually……"

Just as Natsuki was about to recount what had just happened and his inner turmoil, Mikiko subconsciously tightened her embrace, buried her head in the man's back, and whispered to him:

“I know everything, Natsuki. You sacrificed so much without us noticing. I know all of this. Whether it was you, Sayuri, or the other girls, you all went through terrible battles. Mikiko has always known this.”

"But that's precisely why Mikiko feels sorry for you. You're all children, yet you have to bear a burden that your age shouldn't have. Even if you were chosen by fate, isn't this just too unfair?"

As if she could see the indignant expression on someone's face behind her, Xia Mu's heavy mood immediately relaxed, and the way she gripped his hand became much gentler.

A smile crept onto his lips: "Mikiko, you seem to have misunderstood something. In a sense, we're not that much older. If this counts as a child, then Mikiko is also..."

Before Natsuki could finish speaking, Mikiko had already walked up to him and lightly touched his lips with her finger to silence him: "Okay, you're not allowed to say those kinds of jokes. To Mikiko, no matter what you've been through, I will always treat you like children. So when you feel stressed, just lean your head against me, and I'll comfort you."

Before Natsuki could answer, Mikiko had already pulled him by the neck and pressed him against her chest. When the soft touch on his cheek and the indescribable milky scent spread in his nose, Natsuki's emotions were finally released. He simply reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, pressing them even closer together, and savoring this rare moment.

It took a while for Natsuki to finally "break free" from the soft, jade-like breasts. Feeling refreshed, he gave Mikiko his usual gentle smile: "Mikiko, thank you..."

At some point, Natsuki realized that Mikiko, Mai, Mizuno, Sayuri, and others had become an inseparable part of his life. No matter what difficulties he encountered, he was able to get through them smoothly because of their companionship. Compared to the protagonists in some works he remembered, he should be considered quite lucky.

Hearing Natsuki's gratitude, Mikiko simply shook her head, chuckling softly in response, "Since I can't fight, and I can't face this terrifying and powerful enemy alongside you, this is the only way I can manage. If Natsuki needs more, I can..."

As she spoke, she blushed, and when she pulled up her sleeve, she instantly revealed a stunningly beautiful scene inside. Seeing the visually striking scene before him, Xia Mu couldn't help but feel a surge of desire.

"Mikiko..."

His gaze, as if guided by some unseen force, fell upon the other's pink lips. For some reason, he recalled the scene not long ago when he touched Rika. The sweet taste of that girl lingered in Natsuki's heart, making him unable to resist arousing an even stronger desire.

Without further hesitation, Natsuki bent down and hugged Mikiko tightly. Amid her gasp, he turned and went into the room.

"Wait, Xia Mu, didn't we already..."

"What do you mean 'already'? I've completely forgotten! Besides, Mikiko, don't you know that what you did just now really tested a man's mentality!"

"This... wait, wait..."

……

Chapter 249 Heading to Chiba Prefecture

The incident caused by [Zero] did not cause much of a ripple in everyone's lives, and after a few days, the final exams soon arrived.

Fortunately, during the girls' final exams, there were no further attacks from enemies or ghosts, and shortly after the exams ended, Natsuki was finally able to put her earlier plan into action—

The scene shifts, and he is now in a bus station, carrying a bag of luggage. A sign next to the station reads "Tokyo to Chiba Prefecture".

Now, with the arrival of summer vacation, he can finally free up time to travel to his hometown, Chiba Prefecture, to explore the secret of the cross necklace.

After all, it was mentioned long ago that the origin of the cross necklace was the hometown of Xia Mu's original body. He had worn it for a long time before he transmigrated and occupied this body. However, it seems that the original body was unable to successfully activate the holy light power inside. It was not until Xia Mu arrived that the turning point truly came.

Not long after awakening the power of the Holy Light, he had been unable to find the time to travel due to the many things he had experienced and the constant attacks from ghosts and the Illuminati. Now, he was finally able to take the time to go to Chiba Prefecture.

"...Speaking of which, I'm only leaving for a while, there's no need for so many people to come and see me off, is there?"

Natsuki said with a helpless expression. Across from him, Mai also looked puzzled. It wasn't surprising that Mizuno, the school doctor, was here. After all, apart from herself, Mizuno and Natsuki had always been very close at school, something she knew.

The three girls beside her, Shiroshima, Rika, Miyamoto Rei, and Mai, were not at all surprised. During the previous battle against the demons, she knew that the three of them, like Natsuki and herself, were people with special abilities. It was quite normal in the island country for them to come and see their teacher off.

But when she looked to the side, the two beautiful young women and a little girl who looked to be only ten years old made Mai's expression turn strange. Kato Yuri and Nanako already knew that they had stayed at Natsuki's house to protect them from enemy attacks, so it was not surprising that they were here. But the other beautiful young woman's unique temperament and the charm in her every move made Mai feel a sense of danger.

After all, not to mention Nanako being held in her arms, these two beautiful young women have both been refined by time. Whether it's their temperament or their figure, they are significantly better than herself now. At least in Mai's eyes, she might have to wait a few more years before she can have the same temperament as them.

But what she didn't know was that whether it was herself, the two beautiful young women, or the few girls, they all received a lot of attention the moment they appeared at the bus station.

"...What beautiful women! And this one too, it's truly enviable. That man...how can he be surrounded by so many beauties?"

"It's incredible. That special aura is just like that of a celebrity. Let me see if they are any of the recently famous stars?"

"Hey, you damn old bastard, what are you looking at? If you keep looking, your eyes are going to squeeze into someone's chest!"

"Cough cough, don't slander me, it's just simple admiration for a beautiful woman... Ouch, don't hit me, it hurts so much!!!"

"..."

In fact, the one who drew the most attention was Mai herself. Nourished by the holy light and the man's body, she had also become much more charming. Even among TV stars, she was quite eye-catching. However, Mai seemed unaware that she had changed so much!

It wasn't until the face of a twin-tailed girl flashed through her mind that Mai pointed at the beautiful young woman and exclaimed, "I remember now, you must be Sayuri's mother—Miss Mikiko, right?"

Natsuki realized that he hadn't properly introduced them yet, and was about to explain when Mikiko seemed to notice something and responded with a smile:

"Yes, hello Mai-sensei, I am Mikiko, Sayuri's mother. It's quite unexpected that you still remember me, hehe..."

As she spoke, she bowed deeply to Natsuki: "During this time, I am so grateful to Natsuki-sensei for taking care of Sayuri. As Sayuri's mother, I must thank Natsuki-sensei profusely. When I heard that Natsuki-sensei was about to leave, I came here specifically to see her off. I'm so glad I made it in time..."

"So that's how it is..."

Mai nodded in realization. After hearing Mikiko's words, the sense of danger in her heart finally lessened a lot. Natsuki also breathed a sigh of relief. Only Mizuno, who was standing next to her, kept looking at Natsuki and Mikiko with his eyes narrowed. What flashed in his eyes was a kind of thought called "cunning".

Just then, Natsuki's eyes met Mizuno's. In the exchange of glances, Mizuno caught a glimpse of panic in Natsuki's eyes. Sensing that he knew something, Mizuno stepped forward with a smile and gently embraced Natsuki.

"Teacher Natsuki, please take good care of yourself while Mizuno and the others are away. After all, there aren't many beautiful women like us in Chiba Prefecture, and we won't be able to give you... the companionship you need!"

When talking about "companionship", Mizuno leaned close to Natsuki's ear and gently exhaled. At the same time, her chest pressed against Natsuki's body, and the sensation, similar to "two ice pops in one world", exploded in Natsuki's body!

boom!

Fortunately, although Mizuno's charm was quite outrageous, after being "trained" by Mai and Mikiko, Natsuki quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart. With the car already parked behind him, he broke free from Mizuno's embrace and gave her a hard bite on the chest, muttering to himself that he would definitely teach her a lesson when he got back. Then he nodded slightly to the women.

"Alright, now that the car has arrived, Xia Mu will get in. Thank you all for coming to see me off; I'll remember it all..."

As he walked into the car, he gave the group a gentle smile. Only after the car had disappeared from sight did Shirashima lower his waving arm and ask Rika beside him:

"Speaking of which, Rika-san, do you know why Sayuri didn't come?"

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Chapter 250 The Disrupted Plan

"Sayuri?"

Rika blinked, pointed to the bus that had already disappeared into the distance and become a tiny black dot, and said, "Wasn't she on the bus?"

"???"

Shirashima was stunned. Miyamoto Rei, Mai, Mizuno and the others also showed astonished expressions, as if they had heard something unbelievable.

Only one beautiful young woman was covering her mouth and chuckling, "There's just no way to deal with that child!"

"Huh?!?!"

……

"...You actually...followed me all this way..."

Xia Mu's lips twitched as he looked at the girl next to him who was leisurely looking out the window with a lollipop in her mouth and her legs crossed. He never expected that the joke he had heard from her earlier would actually come true!

"Where her husband goes, as his wife, isn't it only natural that she should go with him? Even if it's only in the future, Sayuri doesn't care. What if Natsuki-sensei secretly charms some cute girl like me without my knowledge? That would be terrible!"

Sayuri spoke earnestly. Although her figure was unfair compared to her peers, her face and overall demeanor were still within the realm of minors. So when she spoke, many people on the bus looked at Natsuki, as if they were looking at some hateful "scum." Natsuki was even more speechless.

So he grabbed the girl's hand and tried to lead her away from the carriage: "I'll just cross Chiba Prefecture by myself. Sayuri, you go back. If Mikiko finds out you left, she might..."

"What does it matter? Teacher Natsuki, please let me go. This is just Sayuri's relentless pursuit of love. Don't even think about making me get off the car!"

Sayuri gripped the handle on the glass next to her tightly, her two playful toes swinging wildly on the seat, her expression resolute.

At this moment, the girl was only wearing a white short skirt. Seemingly for convenience, she was not wearing any leggings underneath. From Xia Mu's perspective, as long as he looked down slightly, he could clearly see the little bear pattern hidden under the hem of the skirt.

"Since that's how it is... then don't blame Teacher Natsuki..."

He took a few deep breaths to clear his mind and was about to increase his pressure when the driver in front shouted in a deep baritone voice, "Get back in your seats! The bus has already departed. Whoever you are, as long as you bought a ticket, I will definitely take you to your destination. Don't underestimate the sacred job of a driver, you bastards!"

After he finished speaking, the remaining passengers in the carriage exchanged glances and suddenly became indignant.

"That's right, let go of that child's hand!"

"This is just a young girl's right to pursue love. Even if you are the man she likes, please don't stop her, okay?"

"Yes, young man, please sit down. We just don't want to crush a young girl's hopes. Please let go!"

"..."

Natsuki's forehead creased with annoyance as he looked at the numerous faces waving in support of Sayuri. If he hadn't been unable to sense the presence of any ghosts, he probably would have suspected that these guys were possessed, which was why they were acting this way...

"Alright, alright!"