My name is Levi, and I work in anime.

The only downside was that when I opened the door to get the takeout, the girl with the rabbit on her head was peeking through the crack in the door and saw Arcueid sitting on the sofa in only her underwear and a Levi shirt draped over her shoulders, making her mutter something like, "Levi has found a new woman again."

It seems that my self-stereotypes have deepened considerably.

With regret in mind, Li Wei shifted his attention back to the investigation report on the Tachikawa school of Shingon Tantric Buddhism.

According to the report, the Tachikawa school of Shingon Tantra was originally a very inconspicuous underground sect with a moderate number of followers, strictly speaking, it was a type of erotic cult. However, there are far too many such erotic cults in Japan, and most of them are just doing things to swindle money, which are not under the jurisdiction of the exorcism group, so they have never been taken seriously.

Of course, it's not that these sects don't want to deal with it; it's just that simply eliminating them physically can't solve the fundamental problem. It's like putting out a fire with a bath; killing one will only result in another appearing, just like Hercules hunting down the head of the Hydra.

As long as nothing too serious happens that would cause the Japanese Prime Minister to open up, people generally turn a blind eye.

Just a few years ago, this previously unknown underground church suddenly began to flourish, with its membership increasing rapidly. Even many high-ranking officials, politicians, and social celebrities joined the sect, making quite a stir at one point.

However, just as the exorcism group was preparing to send people to investigate, the Tachikawa-ryu school of Shingon Tantra suddenly and completely disappeared. The followers scattered like birds and beasts, the leaders died or fled, and the entire sect was uprooted and completely wiped out.

Subsequent investigations of eyewitnesses revealed that a homeless monk riding a motorcycle playing the Great Compassion Mantra came to stay that day. When the sect's higher-ups attempted to brainwash her and recruit her, they failed, leading to a serious conflict between the two sides.

Everyone who came face to face with that monk was smashed into a pile of biscuits; those who dared to resist were even scattered as ashes!

"This monk's description seems familiar. Have I seen him somewhere before?" Li Wei couldn't help but think.

But he couldn't remember for the moment, so he could only continue reading—the report was followed by the interrogation files of the believers.

[Confession from follower A]:

I joined the Tachikawa-ryu school of Shingon Tantric Buddhism six years ago, and before that, I was a delinquent. One day, I was bullying a girl with purple hair and appendicitis with the gang leader, planning to take her out to play. But we had terrible luck that day. We ran into a kind-looking and polite young man with a girl carrying a long sword. He beat us up, dragged us to the police station for a pork chop rice, and threatened to send us to Antarctica to shovel snow until we were all clean.

Everyone else was sent away, but I was a minor and escaped. I just got overly frightened [beep—] and something went wrong. The church said that believing in them could restore my virility, so I joined.

At first, life was fine, and he got along well with everyone in the church. But a few years ago, after the church leader's daughter passed away, his personality changed drastically. He indulged in a life of debauchery and handed over the reins of the church to a white-haired boy. That guy's eyes were particularly terrifying; looking into his eyes felt like being stared at by a venomous snake.

You're asking about that homeless monk? That thing is definitely not human! Our bishop bombarded her with a rocket launcher and didn't even break a skin. He jumped into the air and unleashed a palm strike from above, turning a whole bunch of parishioners into a bloody mist! I swear I'm telling the truth! You have to believe me!!!

Note: Cult member A suffered a mental breakdown and was given a large dose of sedatives.

[Confession of Follower B]:

I joined the Tachikawa-ryu school of Shingon Tantra six years ago. Before that, I was a street thug, and I had my eye on a plain-looking girl with braided hair and glasses. I just wanted to take her to play some adult games, but out of nowhere a kind and polite young man and a kid with a cow-dung hairstyle appeared, and they beat us up so badly we almost lost our lives...

You said you weren't interested in my previous stories and only wanted to ask about things inside the church?

We're just low-level members of the church, we don't know much about the inner workings... You ask where the higher-ups are? They were all punched into pieces by that monk, the forensic doctor has to use a microscope to piece them together!

This wasn't a beating, it was outright torture. I personally witnessed our High Priest use a phone with hypnotic abilities to ambush her, but her will was too strong, the magic backfired, and the High Priest instantly fell from grace and became a male!

It's a bit vulgar to say, but seeing the high priest in his effeminate form, I felt he smelled so good, like I was in love...

But this adorable boy, she showed absolutely no mercy, snapping his neck in an instant! My first love vanished in less than a minute! It hurts, it hurts so much! Let me go!!!

Note: Cult member B suffered a mental breakdown and was given an extremely high dose of sedatives.

[Confession from follower C]:

I joined the Tachikawa-ryu school of Shingon Buddhism three years ago; before that, I was a middle school teacher. One day, I saw a cell phone that supposedly could hypnotize people, so I thought I'd try it on the girls at school. I named it "Hypnotic Life Guidance for Teachers"... and it actually worked!

Unfortunately, before I could do anything, a kind and polite young man suddenly appeared out of nowhere, beat me so badly that I couldn't take care of myself, and threw me into prison to eat pork chop rice.

After leaving, he lost his job and had no choice but to join the church... You ask where the white-haired boy went after the church was destroyed?

He must have survived and escaped, carrying the coffin of the cult leader's daughter with him, which was quite conspicuous. You ask me his name? Only the cult leader probably knows that; within the cult, everyone calls him "That Person."

He knows magic, but unfortunately, that monk broke all his spells… You ask how? You might not believe it, but he shattered all the spells with his motorcycle! And he was even playing the Great Compassion Mantra, as if he was performing a ritual of deliverance while fighting! This isn't science or magic; I even saw the shadow of Buddha behind her… albeit a mechanical one. What are you trying to do? I'm telling the truth! Take that syringe away and stay away from me! Hmph… Aaaaaaahh ...

Note: C, a member of the cult, suffered a mental breakdown and was given a lethal dose of sedatives.

The subsequent testimonies were largely similar and generally not very reliable. The only thing that gave Li Wei a glimmer of hope was that Huang Quan had specifically marked the ruins of the Tachikawa school of Shingon Buddhism.

"In that case, why don't we go and see for ourselves? We might find something interesting."

After verifying the location, the boy made a decision.

Chapter 47: The Incident Where My Summoned Familiar Was Actually My Senior

Li Wei is always a man of action; after making his decision, he hopped on his motorcycle and headed straight for his destination.

If the survivors of the Tachikawa school of Shingon Buddhism were to see them speeding along, they would most likely be reminded of the woman who had promoted their religion, triggering PTSD and causing them to roll on the ground in agony.

"Here we are."

After taking off his helmet, the boy said this to Arcueid, who was sitting behind him.

Even though he wouldn't be seriously injured in a car accident, he still wore a helmet, adhering to the principle that a virtuous person should set an example.

It should be said that the True Ancestor's physical abilities are indeed far superior to those of humans. The intense driving just now did not make the stupid vampire feel any discomfort. On the contrary, he excitedly hugged the boy and shouted for him to go faster.

“There is definitely the presence of Roya here.”

When it comes to serious matters, Arcueid is quite serious—at least he appears to be.

"It was very faint, almost imperceptible, so it seems they must have evacuated here a long time ago," she concluded.

"Great, at least we have a clue, instead of searching for a needle in a haystack." The boy breathed a sigh of relief.

While reviewing the interrogation reports, more than once, someone mentioned the mysterious white-haired man's strange, serpentine eyes. Li Wei vaguely remembered Arcueid mentioning that the Roa she was searching for was known as the "Snake of Akasha," and that she had brought her along on a whim, hoping for the best. Now it seemed that her prediction had come true.

I initially just wanted to find out about the super-sized Yukinoshita question, but I didn't expect to kill two birds with one stone and have an unexpected gain.

After parking and locking the motorcycle, Li Wei looked around at the abandoned suburban buildings.

The site is not small, large enough to accommodate the daily activities of a medium-sized religious group. However, due to a devastating previous attack, no one has shown interest in redeveloping it, and it has gradually fallen into disrepair.

In addition, its location was too remote and lacked economic value for development, so real estate developers had no interest in it. Thus, the once bustling headquarters of the Tachikawa school of Shingon Buddhism is now deserted, dilapidated, and resembles a ghost town.

The brick walls of the courtyard were crumbling and leaning, the steel gate was rusted, weeds grew rampant inside, and moss covered the brick paths. Almost all the windows of the main building were shattered, and large fist and palm prints could be seen on some parts of the building, presumably the handiwork of the monk. Large swaths of ivy had turned the walls green, and large bloodstains were faintly visible on the ground.

This place feels eerie and terrifying even during the day, and at night it's no different from a haunted house. Over time, nobody wants to come here anymore.

However, this also has its advantages; at least Li Wei's search for clues here won't be deliberately sabotaged.

"How are we going to find it?" Arcueid asked, somewhat curiously.

"Since we're looking for this kind of thing, we naturally need to use professional methods."

Li Wei pulled out a black-covered magic book, surrounded by shining runes, and began chanting magic incantations that ordinary people couldn't understand.

The moment he began chanting, powerful magic surged from the boy's body. Immediately afterward, a magic circle shimmering with an eerie light appeared around him.

Without a doubt, nothing is better at finding such lewd rituals than the devil.

The boy had been practicing the "Wisdom of Solomon" for a long time. Although he was far from being able to command the seventy-two demons like the legendary King Solomon, he could still summon a demon that was roughly the same size without any problem. His main skill was to use a powerful brick to fly.

As long as you have enough magic power, you can summon a demon god—whether he obeys or not is another matter.

Generally speaking, summoning a demon requires a sacrifice, similar to using artifacts in a Holy Grail War. Otherwise, no one can guarantee what kind of thing will be summoned or whether it will meet the requirements.

"It's alright. It's not for fighting or making wishes. Just find someone with similar strength."

As the light faded and the incantation and summoning magic were completed, Li Wei thought to himself, "Of course, it's best if it's a more obedient type, otherwise I can let it experience my fists and feet too."

Then, the boy saw the demon that had appeared in response to his summons.

With delicate features and soft facial structure, she was a quintessential Japanese beauty. Her long, flowing black hair was tied into a high ponytail, accentuated by a purple headband that added to her elegance. She had a slender waist, long limbs, a flat and firm abdomen, but her chest and hips were exaggeratedly prominent, pushing her otherwise well-fitting school uniform to its limit, as if the buttons might pop off at any moment.

None of that matters. What matters is that Li Wei knows this person, and they have a pretty good relationship.

"Senior Zhu Nai, why did you appear when I summoned a demon?!" the boy asked instinctively.

Himejima Akeno is a third-year student at Hakuou Academy High School, a member of the student council, and a member of the shrine maiden department in the government's supernatural department. She has known Levi for quite some time.

He heard cries for help when he was on a field trip during kindergarten. The girl who was with him, Tornado, chased away the abuser. Li Wei, with his mediocre medical skills, managed to stop the bleeding and successfully got his senior's mother to the hospital, where she was out of danger.

After that, the two maintained a good relationship and kept in touch.

So much so that Li Wei looked at the spellbook again, unsure of himself, to make sure he hadn't mispronounced the spell.

"Uh... well... so my master is Avi." The smiling senior student was visibly taken aback for a moment, then showed a relieved expression: "I was quite shocked at first to be forcibly enslaved, but if it's Avi, that's fine~"

What do you mean by "you're okay"? Arcueid's gaze towards you is getting weirder and weirder, okay?

"Forget it, I'm not interested in your identity, senior. Love is what it is." The boy sighed, showing no intention of pressing the matter further.

These days, everyone has secrets. So, Zhu Nai is fine, she's better than that Satania who came out of nowhere last time. At least she seems a lot smarter.

"Senior, could you help me find any items here that match the source of this magic?"

Li Wei took the sculpture of the Happy Heavenly Bodhisattva from the box on the back of the motorcycle and handed it to Senior Zhu Nai, asking her this question very seriously.

"Ara, there's a price to pay for using demons. What are you going to give me, Avi?" The voluptuous senior squinted her eyes and bargained as she took the statue.

"What do you want? As long as it's not excessive, I can give it to you." Before even summoning him, Li Wei had already prepared for the trade.

"Then let's keep it for now. I haven't decided what I want yet. I'll contact you when I do."

"No problem." The boy nodded. If you dare to make excessive demands, then he can easily master the skill [Jacob's Follower].

So, the three people (?) who had reached a deal entered the main building.

Fortunately, it was still daytime, with plenty of natural light, so there was no restriction on movement within the mansion. Everywhere one looked, there was only ruin.

Dusty furniture, shards of vases scattered on the floor, and some suspicious human-shaped marks that appeared to have been punched into molecular structure, leaving only a bloody mist on the wall.

Himejima Akeno hesitated for a moment before confirming the location.

The target is the basement.

Chapter 48 The Hole of Heaven

Throughout history, humans have invariably chosen to hide things underground. This applies to everything from vegetables and wine to gold and silver treasures.

They found a downward-facing door and corridor, where natural light could no longer illuminate the area. Li Wei casually cast a light spell, bathing the surroundings in the blazing sun.

This was the first magic trick that "Mr. Merlin" taught him—not the "Merlin magic" of charging and slashing, but real magic, so the boy mastered it very well.

As the three of them went deeper underground, the surrounding air became oppressive and stuffy, carrying the smell of rotten and musty wood.

"We've arrived." Senior Zhu Nai sniffed the surrounding magical aura before giving this conclusion.

This appearance is strangely canine.

Of course, Li Wei did not say such rude things aloud.

"Ah~ Does Avi like me like this?" Unfortunately, his expression didn't fool the demon witch's eyes. She said in a teasing tone, "Do you like it? You're such a beautiful dog, completely enslaved by you. I can't resist whatever you do to me, after all, you're my master now~"

"It's just a temporary master-servant relationship. After we break up, you sadist will definitely go back to school and make fun of me to death." The boy knew his senior sister too well and wasn't fooled at all.

"Tsk, what a pity..." I don't know what she was lamenting.

Judging from the reactionary traces around the basement, government officials had already sent people after the church's destruction, ransacked the place, and taken away anything of value.

The photos and information about those items were attached to the investigation report, but the boy did not find any valuable clues from them.

These are all very ordinary religious items, not worth mentioning at all. If you trace them back to their origins, you might find that they were all produced in Yiwu.

There's something behind this.

Senior Zhu Nai stopped in front of a stone wall and pointed to the thick wall, saying this.

Judging from what the senior student said, there must have been some kind of mechanism inside this stone wall, which, when operated according to the rules, could retrieve items. Now, the place has been completely destroyed, and the switch for the mechanism is nowhere to be found. Even if it were found, whether it would work is another question.

If I can't find it, I might as well not look for it anymore.

Li Wei stretched out his hands and began digging where his senior was pointing. The marble wall was no different from mud in front of his well-trained body. Behind the stone wall was an iron wall, behind the iron wall was a safe, and after smashing the safe was a security box. Inside the security box was a small box.

This layered technique is so intricate that even a chef who makes three-layered duck dishes would have to admit defeat.

After opening the box, there were no rare treasures or magic props inside, but just a few very ordinary books, the kind that have no magic power whatsoever.

One book is titled "The Hole of Heaven", another is titled "The Pure Land of Dharma Joy", and yet another is titled "Andersen's Fairy Tales".

"this is……"

Li Wei examined his finds repeatedly with suspicion, and then handed them to Arcueid and his senior to look through. The three of them eventually reached the same conclusion: it was simply a scripture, without any hidden compartments.

"Perhaps this set of books is a coded book, and we might be able to decipher some code by reading it in a special way?" Akeno Himejima suggested.

This is not impossible.

The boy carefully put away the books, then, along with Akeno Himejima and Arcueid, searched the area again, ignoring Akeno's protests: "With me, this beautiful dog, why would you want to find another dog? This is cheating, cheating, you bastard!" He summoned another demon dog to search everywhere, but still found nothing.

It seems there really isn't anything left this time.

The Japanese government may not be good at much else, but they're masters at plundering. If it weren't for that beautiful dog, Akeno-senpai… no, I'd actually been led astray!

"Well then, see you at school next time." At the end of their parting, the demon priestess waved goodbye after ending her summoning and disappearing from the boy's sight.