Teacher Xia Lai is also teaching in Kivotos today

Just like the motto "EATORDIE" recorded on the emblem by several members of the famous terrorist organization... Oh no, it should be said that people from the famous community organization, the Food Research Department, often have to face some choices.

——And now Lin En is facing such a situation.

Just kidding, actually Lynn didn't have any idea of ​​making any trade-offs.

The reason was very simple, because his intuition told him that the girl in front of him would not deceive him.

What's more, the other party had no reason to deceive him.

It can't be that you want to keep him here just because you want his body, right?

And compared to what the other party was planning to do, Lin En was more concerned about another thing now.

Although the abilities displayed by Ge Ye were very similar to those of Sheng Ya, Lin En still noticed something incongruous.

The reason why Shengya’s dream is a dream is that the “illusion” she creates is visible and tangible.

But this "dream" created by Ge Ye... So far, he has not reached out to pick up the steaming tea on the tea table, which seems to have not dropped in temperature at all since he appeared.

Because Lin En could feel that the cup of tea, the tea table, and even the pavilion in front of him were all "illusions" -

It is an "illusion" that can be seen but not touched.

With such power, Ge Ye can call the wind and rain during the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons as long as she wants.

But the magical thing is that during the time when the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons was going on, Lin En hardly heard any information about her.

There are generally two possibilities in this situation.

First, she was locked up here by others.

Not to mention that Kudzu Leaf seems to have no intention of leaving here at all. The biggest problem is that, let alone the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, even in Kivotos, who has the ability to detain Kudzu Leaf who can create an illusion of such a scale?

To be honest, Lin En doesn't think that Ge Ye's ability is as simple as creating illusions.

In this case, there is only the second possibility - she voluntarily stayed in this place under an assumed name.

There are usually many reasons for this situation. It could be that she wants to retreat behind the scenes like Nia, or she could want to live a life alone away from the hustle and bustle, or it could be that... she has to do it.

As for how to verify which situation it was, Lin En already had an idea in mind.

So, he looked at Kudzu Leaf who was looking at him with a smile, and spoke softly.

"Kuzouye... Do you think I have the ability to take you away from here after what you did?"

"..."

Hearing Lin En's "answer", Ge Ye's movements suddenly paused.

Then, the girl put down the pipe that was raised to her mouth and sighed helplessly.

"People who are too smart are easily disliked, Mr. Lin En? Besides, it's not something a gentleman would do to pry into a girl's secrets like this, right?"

Although Ge Ye said this, there was a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth.

"But as for this matter... it's a bit complicated, so I won't bother you, Teacher Lynn. And compared to such trivial matters, it's better for you to do what a teacher should do--"

"But Kuzuha is also my student, right? That's why I want to help Kuzuha."

Facing Lin En who was looking at him seriously, Ge Ye chuckled and shook his head.

"Although Teacher Lin En is an adult, sometimes... adults also have things they can't do."

In the blink of an eye, Ge Ye, who was originally on the fence, had come in front of Lin En.

Without waiting for Lin En to say anything, Ge Ye raised his hand and placed his pipe against his forehead.

In an instant, Lin En felt a warm current coming from his forehead and flowing through his body.

But at the same time, he suddenly felt a strange pleasure slowly surfacing from deep inside his body.

What made him even more embarrassed was that the pleasure seemed to be flowing to somewhere in his lower body.

"Oh my...it looks like something interesting has happened..."

However, looking at Lin En like this, Ge Ye slightly raised the corners of his mouth as if he realized or discovered something.

"The next thing will be up to you to complete. I can only help you do this step."

Having said this, Ge Ye took a step back and raised the long pipe in his hand and knocked it in the air.

But what was surprising was that the place where she knocked was clearly empty air, but it made a sound of objects colliding.

"See you again if we are lucky... Teacher Lin En."

Before he finished speaking, Ge Ye looked in surprise as Lin En's figure was surrounded by a cloud of white mist, and then slowly disappeared into the air. At this moment, this space was empty except for Ge Ye.

"...I didn't expect that even at the end, the teacher still showed me something that surprised me."

Looking at the empty "tea room" in front of him, Ge Ye chuckled as he recalled the mist that appeared when Lin En disappeared.

"Maybe... maybe he can really do it?"

Along with these words, the originally clear sky suddenly turned dark. The deep darkness dotted with only stars instantly swept across the entire sky like a spreading virus.

At the same time, the pavilion where Ge Ye was located, which was full of the style of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, and the mountains, rivers and green plants in the "background" slowly dissipated like a mirage.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the originally relaxing and cheerful teahouse has turned into a pitch-black alien dimension.

There is no life in this space, no flowers or green plants, only the endless water surface reflecting the sky.

It is in such an inorganic space that a torii gate emitting a strange atmosphere is located on the water.

This emerald green torii not only exudes a chilly aura that keeps strangers away, but also gives off a sense of being in another world, as if detached from this world.

"I didn't expect that the teacher not only saw through all this, but also wanted to take me away from here..."

At this time, Ge Ye was sitting on the torii, looking at the extremely silent space and muttering to himself.

"But if possible... I really hope that Teacher Lin En won't see me."

After saying this, Ge Ye smiled helplessly and knocked on the torii gate under his seat with the pipe in his hand.

"After all, this place is extremely dangerous, located between reality and illusion..."

And right below Kuzuha's slightly swaying white legs was the plaque of the torii gate.

【dusk】

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Chapter 36: Is this considered a kind of Masochism?

After having each store confirm the goods and moving them back with the help of Aru and others, the supply crisis was temporarily resolved.

Seeing that the shops under the Festival Operations Committee were now able to operate normally again, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and lay down at the table.

But there was one exception.

"Oh my goodness...those guys got away again!"

Recalling the battle in front of Hyakuya Hall just now, Shizuko complained angrily.

"I'm sorry, I was late so I couldn't stop those guys in the demon group..."

Facing Lin En's embarrassed look, Shizuka quickly shook her head.

"No, no, no, this isn't the teacher's fault! In the final analysis, this is entirely the fault of those annoying people in the Demon House! Really, I don't understand why they want to hinder us!"

Having said that, Shizuka clenched her fists and knocked on the table in annoyance.

"Thanks to the teacher, we were able to escape this time, but if a similar situation occurs again and the Sakura Festival is cancelled, the Festival Management Committee will definitely be criticized by everyone! That's not good!"

It was not until this moment that Shizuko, who had been complaining about the situation so passionately, finally realized that something was wrong. She quickly restrained her somewhat "exaggerated" expression and put on a smile that perfectly fit the title of "poster girl".

"Ah... that... yeah~ I was just kidding~ Shizuka was actually really scared..."

Looking at Shizuko, who suddenly revealed a different appearance as if a switch was switched on, Lin En was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"There are obviously not many customers now, why do you still use this business model? Is it because this is a store?"

Hearing this, Shizuka scratched her cheek in embarrassment.

"Ah... I just thought this would leave a better impression on the teacher..."

When Lynn was complaining about Shizuko, Mutsuki at the table suddenly poked Aruru's arm.

"Aruk-chan, Aruk-chan, do you think Kayoko-chan seems to be more energetic than before?"

"Eh? Is there...is there?"

After hearing Mutsuki's whisper, Aruna was startled at first, then looked at Kayoko who was now staring at Lin En.

"Eh... That's true... Could it be that Kayoko is using some new cosmetics?"

Hearing this, Mutsuki, who was unwilling to give up, continued to speak softly to Aruru.

"Also, the body wash and laundry detergent on Kayoko-chan and the teacher seem to smell the same."

"Ah...it seems to be true. I didn't expect them to buy the same brand of products at the same time. What a coincidence."

"..."

Faced with Aru's answer, which was neither clear nor pure, even Mutsuki, who was always laughing and joking on weekdays, couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.

While the two people in the convenience house were whispering, Fina also muttered to herself in confusion.

"But...what's the reason why those people in the demon group are interfering with the Sakura Festival? Fina can't understand it at all!"

As if resonating with Fina's words, Mutsuki also nodded and gestured with his hands.

"That's right! The festival is such a fun thing, why would anyone want to stop it?"

Just as everyone was looking at each other in confusion, Lin En slowly spoke.

"I think it might have something to do with that so-called [employer]."

"employer?"

Hearing what Lin En said, everyone sitting around the table looked at him at the same time.

However, what was somewhat funny was that, unlike Hyakuyadou and the other two who wanted to find out the truth, the people at the convenience house all had their own ulterior motives - some of them felt that things were starting to get interesting, some were surprised that Hyakuyadou was being specifically targeted, and some felt that they should have simply blown up all those guys in Chimeizu when they saw them just now.

As for the last one...she is now listening carefully to Lin En's information.

At the same time, Lin En also roughly integrated the information he had obtained and told everyone present.

From the mysterious employer mentioned by Izuna, to the sudden concentrated and targeted actions of Chimei Ichizo, to the appearance of Izuna and Chimei Ichizo together, and the various problems that will arise in the shops that are only managed by the Festival Operations Committee, and finally what he heard from Kikyo that this year's organizer of the Sakura Festival will be changed from the Chamber of Commerce to the Festival Operations Committee.

After listening to Lin En's narration, Kayoko frowned slightly as if she had thought of something.

"Could it be that... Mr. Lin En, you suspect that the employer who hired Izuna and the students of Chimeizuzu to attack Hyakuya Hall and those shops is the person from the Chamber of Commerce whose hosting qualification was replaced by Shizuko?"

"This is totally a plot from the Warring States Shogunate! We just want to hold a festival for everyone! Why did things become so complicated? We don't understand this kind of thing at all!"

Shizuka paused while lying on the table and complained, then quickly stood up and posed like a cat.

"Ahem... wu, meow~ Shizuka feels so terrible! Can Lin En help me?"

Looking at Shizuka who instantly switched back to business mode, Lin En first chuckled, then nodded seriously.

"Don't worry, I said I would help you hold this Sakura Festival perfectly, right?"

"Wow! As expected of Teacher Lin En! Shizuko, I'm so happy, meow!"

Although Shizuka was still answering Lin En in her usual "business mode" at this moment, she was actually waiting for Lin En to complain about her in her heart. It was just a pity that Lin En didn't seem to understand her idea.

By the way, does this situation count as a form of masochism?

Just as Shizuka was thinking about whether to take the initiative to remind Lin En, a voice reached everyone's ears.

"I think the people behind those demons are probably dissatisfied with Shizuko and the Sakura Festival."

When Shizuka looked in the direction of the voice and saw the other person, she spoke with a little surprise.

"Ah... President?"

"Ok?"

Hearing Shizuko's greeting, Lin En quickly turned his head and looked at the entrance of Baiye Hall.