Hawks from the Land of Light are calling me a dove and an undercover agent in the chat group.

The evil spirits in the photos released by the authorities are of different levels, some more powerful and some less so. If anyone can see them, they will understand what the authorities mean, and then send an email to them, be invited by the authorities, and contribute to the countermeasures.

“In the past, exorcists in different places were scattered and isolated. Now that they are all gathered together, they might be able to come up with a solution.”

Hearing this, Yotsuya Miko felt a glimmer of hope, but she didn't see the gloomy expression hidden under Rom's eyes... He was the one who selected those official photos. The three of them had already confronted the authorities and become the strongest professionals in the Countermeasures Bureau.

The three of them combined were powerless against this evil spirit, but they had seen many before.

If none of the exorcists who arrive next are hidden masters, then...

This world may be heading towards destruction!

Chapter 32 Chat Group: Have I Become an Evil Spirit?

"Oh well, let's not talk about these trivial matters. It's not like the sky is falling or the earth is collapsing. On the bright side, maybe the evil spirits will eventually become so corrupted that they can be physically touched? Then we can just use artillery to bombard them, what's there to be afraid of!"

Disliking the atmosphere, Rom smiled, pushed up his hat, and appeared relaxed and cheerful. He casually changed the subject, saying, "By the way, why did you rush over? Did something happen again, Miko?"

"Ah, right, yes, um, that..." Yotsuya Miko blinked her innocent orange-yellow pupils, unsure of what to say for a moment.

There are clear rules in the chat group that prohibit members from revealing the chat group. Although she really wanted to disobey, she always felt that she couldn't, as if something bad would happen if she did.

Therefore, she could only rack her brains and barely manage to hint, "Mr. Rom, can you see what's in front of me? Just in front of me, ah, um..."

While giving verbal hints, she took out her phone and opened a LINE chat group.

"Is there something?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Sange and Rom frowned immediately.

Especially Rom, whose spiritual vision is much stronger than that of Saegusa-sensei. He didn't notice anything after Miko came in. Could it be that something so profound that even he couldn't see it was entangled with Miko? Such things are rare, but they do exist. This unlucky kid is just too unlucky. He's being watched by these things all day long?

And more importantly than that he couldn't see it, Jianzi actually implied so openly that she could see it? And yet she seemed to be doing everything perfectly fine?

This shouldn't be happening.

The deeper the evil spirit, the more ruthless it will be. It won't be slow to act even after it has discovered something. Although seeing a child is a hint, the evil spirit will definitely interpret it as something it can see.

Moreover, Jianzi is a very reliable child. Even when she's scared, she's never let anyone down and wouldn't do something that would harm herself or others... Unless, this child has already been tested to some extent, and the evil spirit currently haunting her is very special.

"You can't see it?" Mr. Tose, who couldn't see it, was surprised. He couldn't see it to begin with, so it was normal that he couldn't see it either. But if even Rom couldn't see it, then there was a big problem.

None of his black-clad evil spirit friends saw anything either.

"Let me try." Without saying a word, Tose got up, came to Miko, and pressed his palm down into the air with all his might, but he didn't touch anything and felt nothing at all.

Despite their obvious actions, Jianzi was unharmed and not harmed by any evil spirits.

Rom couldn't help but ask, "Is there really something there, see me?"

"Actually..." Seeing everyone fail, Yotsuya Miko, who had been anxious for several days, was not afraid at all. Instead, she breathed a sigh of relief, much more relaxed. "I don't know if that was an evil spirit, but it doesn't seem to be!"

Now that it's out in the open, if it were an evil spirit, it wouldn't have remained completely silent. So, it really is just a chat group!

"There are things in this world that aren't evil spirits but can't be seen?" The three exorcism masters looked at each other in bewilderment; they had never seen anything like it before.

"I'll give it a try!" Yotsuya Miko was eager to try.

These past few days, she couldn't resist her curiosity and caught a glimpse of the chat group. She already felt a good impression of everyone in the group, but out of concern, she didn't respond even when she was tagged.

[Best Actor]: "111".

[Coward]: "Huh? Ah! Wow! It's here! It's here!"

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Is it really a living person? Could it be that they've been spying on us for days, gathering intelligence and information, and only now that they feel they've got it all figured out?"

【I am Batman】: "Hey~ We're all friends in the same group, Hachiman, don't be too wary. As close friends from different worlds, we can't be suspicious and resentful of each other."

[Pro-war faction]: "Hello."

Woohoo—I got welcomed and blessed!

Yotsuya Miko was so happy she almost jumped for joy. She had been worried that not posting would make her disliked, but thankfully, she hadn't been rejected by everyone.

[Actor]: "Waaaaah, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I really had no choice but to speak now. I'm so sorry!"

[Best Actor]: "I will explain the details later, please forgive me!"

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "Uh...no, no, I didn't mean to push you like this. Um, cough...welcome, welcome."

I've become a terrible villain?!

Soubu High School, who was originally still in school, was waiting for school to end so that he could fulfill his promise to Yukinoshita to go to his house to watch Ultraman together. Oh, and Yui-hama—although his original intention yesterday was only to invite Yukinoshita, Yui-hama seemed to have misunderstood, and he couldn't bring himself to refuse her.

His lips twitched slightly, somewhat speechless. He had only made a reasonable suspicion, but it seemed he had been turned into some kind of villain who bullied his fellow group members.

No way! He absolutely had no intention of doing that kind of thing!

But in the world of seeing children.

Seeing that Miko seemed to have been relieved of her burden and had encountered something good in a long time, Granny Saegusa said worriedly, "It might be one of those evil spirits in the shrine that only acts when certain conditions are met. We can't be careless. It's best to ignore it."

When Granny Saegusa gave this advice, she revealed the wisdom of a seasoned matriarch of the old town.

But Yotsuya Miko, who was always obedient and well-behaved, bit her lip and silently shook her head this time: "No, I believe them!"

Aside from Uncle Lex Luthor, everyone in the chat group gave her a very good feeling, especially Uncle Kassadin. For some reason, just seeing him pop up gave her a warm feeling.

Grandma Saegusa hesitated for a while. From her own perspective, she wanted to play it safe, but since Miko, such a reliable child, thought it was okay, then perhaps she could trust Miko a little?

"Then you should be extra careful." She finally relented. "But if anything seems amiss, contact us immediately."

“Yes!” Yotsuya Miko nodded emphatically.

Grandma Saegusa wanted to say something more, but Rom's phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and it was an official. After saying something, Rom agreed and then went with Grandma Saegusa and Mr. Tose to meet up with the officials.

"Be careful in everything, see the son."

"Ok!"

Left alone, Yotsuya Miko looked at the chat group again.

Chapter 33 Evil Spirit: What the hell? What kind of trash is Ultraman?

It was after school, and a jaw-dropping scene unfolded on the campus of Zongwu High School.

Hachiman Hikigaya stood in the middle, with Yukino Yukinoshita on his right and Yui Yuigahama on his left. The three of them strolled together as they walked out of the school, looking like a man embracing two women on either side.

Not to mention the ordinary students, they were all dumbfounded. They never expected that the school's famous beauty would be taken by a dead-eyed jerk who was playing the field right in front of them. Even Hayama Hayato, who knew some of the inside story, was dumbfounded and couldn't understand what was going on.

Logically speaking, given that everyone is whispering and spreading rumors that she and Hachiman Hikigaya are dating, Yukino Yukinoshita, being naturally shy, would definitely take measures.

But now, she actually did nothing at all. She just glanced at Hachiman Hikigaya and, seeing that he didn't back down or have a lewd expression, continued to stay with him.

Good heavens, is this really the Yukino Yukinoshita he knows?! Is this really the Hachiman Hikigaya he knows?! You know, that's the Hachiman Hikigaya! How could he have the nerve to endure all this speculation and scrutiny in public?!

Hachiman Hikigaya simply couldn't do it.

Yesterday, in a moment of excitement, he made a childish invitation to Yukino Yukinoshita, "Let's watch Ultraman together, okay? Let's watch it together!" He even considered changing his mind on the spot, afraid of being rejected and ridiculed.

Yukino Yukinoshita was only stunned for a moment. After thinking for a while, she asked him what Ultraman was. After he explained it to her, although he said it sounded like something for children, she was willing to broaden her knowledge and give it a try.

With Yuihama's self-recommendation, things have turned out the way they are now.

Frankly speaking, even if no one was watching, let alone anyone else, the fact that he was walking so closely and in such a friendly manner with two girls for the first time was enough to make him feel completely overwhelmed and awkward.

Damn it! I clearly said I would cut off my fantasies about girls, but my weakness has resurfaced. Sigh.

Fortunately, he still has a chat group.

When you're shy or conflicted, you can shift your focus to chat groups to escape reality, which will make you feel less shy and conflicted.

Today is also a day of double happiness, as that unknown group member who had been lurking for a long time finally showed up.

When he casually mentions that he's going to watch Ultraman with two beautiful girls, and brags to Yuta, doesn't that just add another audience member and an extra layer of emotional value? —Ahem, keep it low-key, keep it low-key, don't say what's on your mind.

Well, that's how it is.

But things have changed.

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "You mean there really are evil spirits where you are, and they're everywhere, all over the world? And once they're discovered, they're dead?"

[Dead Fish Eyes]: "I'm disgusted. Wasn't this supposed to be a regular chat group? How can they be ripping us off like this?"

My head's numb, buddy.

Hachiman Hikigaya's dead fish eyes became even more lifeless. He scratched his head and gasped.

Chat groups are manageable; they can be explained scientifically—although he doesn't know what kind of science could create such chat groups, they are still chat groups, after all. Evil spirits, however, are different; they belong to the realm of souls and idealism, and they are meant to overturn his worldview.

Although Hachiman Hikigaya had fantasized countless times about the existence of superpowers, he knew very well that they didn't exist. But now they actually did, even in other worlds.

Well, let's calm down first. This person who calls herself Yotsuya Miko is unclear and has been lurking for so long. She might not be a good person and may not be trustworthy.

As Hachiman Hikigaya was thinking this, he saw several photos uploaded to the group chat.

Before he could even see the contents of the photos clearly, they were withdrawn.

[Best Actor]: "Ah, no, it would be too scary if everyone could see it. Hmm, let me find an old man to take a less scary picture. Just a moment, it'll be done soon!"

It was really fast; just twenty seconds later, a new photo was uploaded. The photo showed a pretty, long-haired, black-haired high school girl taking a selfie in front of a vending machine.

[Best Actor]: "Can everyone see this vending machine next to me?"

Hachiman Hikigaya only saw a beautiful girl who was different from Yukinoshita.

This girl doesn't seem like someone with any ulterior motives at all.

"I think I can trust her, right?" Hachiman Hikigaya muttered. Although he hadn't seen anything, Miko Yotsuya's face gave him a sincere feeling, and he was inclined to believe her.

[Coward]: "Uh... I can only see you and that vending machine, Yotsuya-kun."

【I am Batman】: "Evil spirit? Is there really something there? If I may be so bold as to say this, and you might not like what I'm saying, is it possible that this is just your vision, and you're experiencing a slight hallucination?"

There must be something there.

Unlike Hachiman Hikigaya, who relied solely on intuition to make arbitrary judgments, Bruce relied on psychology. He could see that Miko Yotsuya in the photo was in an awkward situation where she knew what was in a certain place but deliberately avoided looking at it. It was subtle, but it did not escape his deduction.

There can only be one actor like Casa, whose acting skills are beyond godlike. Yotsuya Miko is still too green compared to him, Bruce.

So why does he still have to question it?

It's very simple. That bastard Kasa, who tries to portray himself as righteous and noble, will definitely come out and use his excessively virtuous persona to gain a reputation for good and win over people's hearts by saying things like, "Ah, although I can't see anything, I believe you."

If he also takes this path, he will fall into the trap of homogenization and substitution.

You must keep your new persona in mind, examine your differentiated path, be realistic, social, and mature, and dare to question Yotsuya Miko!

"Come on, Kasa... When you come out, I'll use my tough guy persona to legitimately question you, but I'll hold back halfway through for the sake of our group members. I have my own way of winning people over, and you won't be able to control me!"