A young love story that started with exorcism

Even if there is a problem, we will find out when we return to school tomorrow, so let's rule out any suspicion for now.

"So where did you and Sabre go before the accident?"

“Just a place for a walk”

Who knows where you usually go for a walk? Takahashi Takumi looked at Yuigahama Yui, and a look of concern appeared in his eyes. Does she know what she is saying?

"He's asking about your specific location, what's your walking route, from where to where."

Yukinoshita Yukino couldn't stand it anymore and started to help her sort out her thoughts in detail.

"Oh, yes. Let me think, that day I took Sabre out from home, walked along the alley in front of me to the main road, and then trotted towards the school. I turned to the riverbank and let Sabre play by himself, and then we returned along the same road."

Roadside and riverbank are places with many people and people are around frequently. There is nothing special about them, so there is probably no problem. There is nothing special to note at all. So what went wrong?

"what's wrong?"

Seeing Takahashi Takumi's disappointed face, Yuigahama Yui asked blankly, and then she saw Yukinoshita Yukino and Yotsuya Miko next to her also looked very disappointed, so she couldn't help but apologize quickly.

"I'm sorry, that's all I remember. Um... Oh, right, before the accident, I suddenly ran into a junior high school classmate I hadn't seen in a long time."

"Please elaborate on this."

The sudden appearance of an old friend, could this be the breakthrough point?

"It's Kurosawa Ling, a classmate of mine in junior high school. We were no longer in the same school in high school. We happened to meet that day and chatted for a while before returning home and then the accident happened. This shouldn't be her fault, as we used to have a pretty good relationship."

"Did she do anything to your Sabre then?"

"Hmm~ Nothing much, just like patting its head, nothing else."

This is really troublesome. Do we have to continue tracking down Kurosawa Ling as a suspect?

But even if she were to track down someone who was pulling such a stunt, they would likely be just a pawn like Anji Panzi, ready to be discarded at any moment. Is there any way to catch the mastermind behind this?

By this time, Yukinoshita and Miko Yotsuya had realized that apart from an old friend who had appeared by chance, there was no other clue. As it was already dark, the three of them had no choice but to say goodbye and go back.

Walking on the main road outside, Yotsuya Miko suddenly looked at Yukinoshita Yukino and asked:

"Yukino, why were you so quiet just now? Were you scared by that evil spirit?"

"No, I'm just... I'm just not very good with dogs."

"Huh? Could it be that Yukino is afraid of dogs? Haha, I thought Yukino was not afraid of anything, but I didn't expect she had this weakness."

Yukinoshita Yukino's face could not help but turn red. The problem of being afraid of dogs should be attributed to her sister Yukinoshita Haruno. However, Yukinoshita Yukino was more concerned about the question of who had attacked Sabre.

"So, where exactly is the source of Sabre's problems? Could it really be Yuigahama Yui's junior high school classmate?"

"I don't know. I have suspicions, but it's hard to find evidence for this kind of thing. Although I don't want evidence either."

"No, we need evidence to confirm who did it. Last time, Anji Bonzi confessed it herself. But now, Kurosawa Ling only met Yuigahama-san that day. We can't just threaten her directly."

As if afraid that Takahashi Takumi would use force directly, Yukinoshita Yukino quickly stated in advance that until there is evidence to catch the culprit, violence should not be used against people at will.

"Don't worry, I'm not a violent person. I'm talking about Kurosawa Ling. She's not from our school. What do you think we should do to find out whether she actually attacked Sabre?"

You have seen before that the energy of the black lychee is very similar to the energy that appears on Anji Basin, which means that it is possible that the EH chat group is behind this.

So everything is a single, spontaneous event, with no pattern. You can't expect her to be as successful as Anji Penzi in your tricking.

Indeed, it is difficult to recruit students from different schools, and what can you do if you find one? What can you do if they directly deny you?

Anjibon was using the black energy and Takumi Takahashi noticed some traces of it. The heart of the dachshund Sabre was directly affected by the black energy and behaved abnormally, so he was noticed and observed.

If Kurosawa Ling also used the power of the EH chat group, perhaps some traces could be seen.

However, Yukinoshita Yukino's clairvoyance was not enough to detect this energy trace, but Yotsuya Miko could see it if she looked closely from a close distance. Perhaps they would get some unexpected gains if they met together.

Yukinoshita Yukino also frowned at this time. Of course, she had considered this, but could something that she couldn't even see be considered evidence? Should supernatural events still be based on the principles of the conventional world?

Chapter 53: Kasumigaoka Utaha in Danger

"I'm not a stubborn person, nor am I seeking evidence recognized by secular law. After all, we are intervening in the supernatural world on the other side of the world, so what we see with our clairvoyance can be considered evidence.

It seemed like Takahashi always had to intervene in the paranormal events, and it seemed like neither Miko nor I could help much. We were just bystanders, doing nothing.

This time I want to check on Kurosawa Ling first, and then Takahashi-kun will take action once I find any clues."

It seemed as if she was feeling unwilling about her own inaction in what happened to Sabre just now. Originally, after gaining the ability of clairvoyance, Yukinoshita Yukino wanted to transcend her daily life and transform into a brand new self.

However, in this incident, both Takahashi Takumi and Yotsuya Miko saw the problem with Sabue, but Yukinoshita Yukino failed to notice anything, and even felt that she had fallen into being a "mortal" again. How could she accept this when she had shouted that she wanted to be the hero of the new world?

"Yeah, I'll go too. We can't let Takahashi-kun do everything alone, let us help too."

Yotsuya Miko seemed to sense Yukinoshita Yukino's thoughts and volunteered to investigate Kurosawa Ryo.

Looking at the determined and stubborn eyes of the two people in front of him, Takahashi Takumi knew that he could not persuade them. Besides, even if that Kurosawa Ling was the one who attacked Sabre, it wouldn't be a big deal. After all, he was just a small-time character who attacked small animals. But he still reminded:

"Well, it's better not to confront her head-on. It's best not to let her know that you're investigating her because of Sabre's matter."

"Understood. We wouldn't be so foolish as to expose our true identity. Don't worry."

……

After the three of them parted, Takahashi Takumi went back alone to eat something but found that he had nothing to do.

It’s like the day after the college entrance exam, when the classmates’ graduation party has ended. I feel relaxed, but at the same time, I suddenly can’t find the direction to exert my strength, and a faint sense of emptiness arises.

Since that’s the case, I might as well come and draw cards. The system mall refresh times for this week haven’t changed yet.

The card drawing ceremony is of course indispensable!

Carefully peel an apple, cutting through it thoroughly without breaking it. Juice the flesh and soak the peel in apple juice. Add a little hot water and chill it in the refrigerator, leaving the door open, until the juice is ice-cold. Drink the juice in one gulp, holding the peel in your hand. That's it, you're ready to go.

After a burst of light pollution effects, all ten grids have been refreshed.

But who came out? Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick?

High-yield wheat, high-yield rice, high-yield soybeans, high-yield cassava, high-yield cotton, high-yield peanuts, "Barefoot Doctor's Manual", "Indigenous Cement Manufacturing Technology", "Indigenous Steelmaking", "Indigenous Coking".

This really follows on from the last refresh, completely preparing for the protagonist who travels back to ancient times to farm and compete for supremacy. The yields of these high-yield crops are barely on par with today's crops, and there's absolutely no value in acquiring them.

Could it be that the previous few times they sold good products, and they were all used up in transportation?

Takahashi Takumi firmly believed that as a sunny and cheerful boy, his luck would not be too bad, so he continued to refresh his mind without believing in anything bad.

However, what followed was still disappointing.

Chicks, ducklings, gooselings, piglets, cowboys...

They are all poultry, livestock and fish fry.

So, are we going to be self-sufficient in an uninhabited area? Or is this for people stranded on a desert island?

There's only one chance left to refresh this week. Takahashi Takumi lay on the sofa in a Ge You pose, feeling powerless, and gave up on refreshing. It was such bad luck today. I can't use Apple at the ceremony next time. It's completely counterproductive.

"Forget it, it's still early, and there's no rush to go to the food captives, so let's just go for a walk outside."

He was walking alone in the streets in casual clothes, and occasionally three or two evil spirits appeared around him. They were all pitifully weak guys, which made Takumi Takahashi not even want to take action.

It's not just because I've gained a lot of energy points—after all, you can never have too few energy points—but it's also because my Nen ability isn't as worry-free as it was with my Stand. Now, with so many people coming and going, it's dangerous to scare people and cause them to panic. In Jujutsu Kaisen, the sorcerers set up tents before working to isolate themselves from the public, so they wouldn't know.

Before he knew it, Takumi Takahashi arrived at an alley behind a big building. Looking up, it seemed to be a hotel.

In front of the sparsely populated streets and alleys, the lights were dim. Takahashi Takumi couldn't help but shake his head. They say Tokyo is crowded and prosperous, so how could there be such a place?

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he suddenly noticed a figure peeking into a small alley ahead, looking at something. Suddenly, he turned and ran, looking panicked, as if he had seen a terrifying monster. He shouted, "Run!" when he saw Takahashi Takumi.

In the dim light, Takahashi Takumi could still see her appearance clearly: long straight black hair, a beautiful face, a tall figure and an impressive bust.

This is actually the third-year student Kasumigaoka Utaha. Why is she here?

Kasumigaoka Utaha is a popular high school female light novel writer who has been at the top of the charts for a long time in her third year and whose debut work "Love Metronome" has sold over 50 copies.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's mind is in a mess right now, and she has made no progress on her idea for a new book.

Maybe it was because I saw Li Zheng and the girl named Kato Megumi next to him talking and laughing in perfect harmony at the book signing event for "Love Metronome" today, and I realized something at that time.

I went for a walk outside to change my mood, and ended up here. I was about to go back when I suddenly saw a man grabbing a woman by the hair and trying to drag her into the alley. The woman seemed to have fainted, her feet were straight and one of her shoes was missing.

With doubts, Kasumigaoka Utaha secretly followed forward to see what was going on. There is a legend about a man-eating demon in this generation. What is the truth? Maybe she will find out today.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was even secretly delighted, and of course she did not forget to take out her cell phone and be ready to call the police just in case.

Unexpectedly, Kasumigaoka Utaha actually saw the true face of the man-eating demon. That man actually ate the woman he dragged away alive.

Seeing the man's hideous face, biting the motionless woman, Kasumigaoka Utaha was so frightened that her legs trembled, and she bit her palm tightly to prevent herself from crying out.

But just when she wanted to escape, the man turned around and saw her with his inhuman eyes.

At this moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha crawled and rolled back. Why did she come out tonight? She was not going to be eaten. She ran quickly. As long as she ran to a place where there were many people, she would be safe.

Chapter 54: This Ghoul is So Weak

After running a few steps, he saw a passerby in front of him looking at him. Judging from his expression, he didn't know that a monster appeared behind him, so he immediately shouted to run.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, a terrifying murderous aura rose up from behind her and instantly came behind Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Hahaha, you're so lucky to have a fresh and tender little girl's body. Don't you understand that curiosity kills the cat? You're so reckless as to follow me and peek at me. Haha, the same goes for the guy in front. Come here."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and grabbed Kasumigaoka Utaha's head, but when his hand was halfway there, he stopped in shock.

"Me too? You're so arrogant!"

Takahashi Takumi's figure suddenly disappeared and reappeared behind the man in an instant. He stretched out a hand and placed it on the man's head. He said coldly in a murderous voice:

"You have no idea how high the heavens are. You think you can eat me? You lowly reptile!"

The man's arrogant expression hadn't faded before beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Fear filled his mind: "What's going on? He appeared behind me in an instant, and I didn't react at all?"

"Who are you? Let's talk. Actually, I'm... Signe!"

Halfway through his words, he turned around and removed Takumi Takahashi's hand on his head, then formed the five fingers of his right hand into claws and drew a sharp sound in the air, hitting Takumi Takahashi's heart.

"Sculpture Skills"

Takahashi Takumi faced the incoming attack without dodging or evading, but casually swung his hand. The lightning-filled hand knife directly cut off the incoming claws along his elbow.

"Ahhh, you, who are you?"

His arm was broken, and the man screamed and took a few steps back, covering the wound with his left hand and asking tremblingly.

At this time, Takahashi Takumi finally saw his face clearly. He was an ordinary middle-aged man, but the whites of his eyes had turned gray-black and his eyeballs were blood red.

"Hmph, so you're a ghoul? Do you have any other abilities? Can't you transform? Show them to me."

After hearing what Takahashi Takumi said, the ghoul was so frightened that his face turned pale. Suddenly, he stepped on the ground with both feet and took off on the spot to escape.

However, Takumi Takahashi jumped faster and higher than him, and before he could react, he appeared above him and kicked his head in the air with a whip kick. The headless body fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

"So weak"

When he came to Kasumigaoka Utaha, he saw her with a look on her face, as if she had seen a ghost, and she was obviously still in shock, so he called out to her, "Hey, are you okay? Are you hurt?"

"Oh, I'm fine. Um, thank you."

"Well, if you're alright, get out of here."

After saying that, Takahashi Takumi was the first to leave the dim alley, and Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly followed. There was a headless body lying here, and there was also a broken female corpse in the alley. She didn't want to stay here.

Finally reaching the main road, the bright streetlights reassured Kasumigaoka Utaha. However, the less than 100 meters she had covered had nearly exhausted her entire body. Unconsciously, she bumped into the back of Takahashi Takumi, who had stopped in front of her. Her feet gave way, and she collapsed to the ground.

Huh? A soft touch pressed against my back. It was a dribbling collision.

At this time, Takahashi Takumi turned around and saw that Kasumigaoka Utaha was already sitting on the ground, and her beautiful legs wrapped in black stockings were still trembling.

"I told you to go somewhere else, but you had to go into this alley. Don't you know that tens of thousands of people die or go missing every year on this island? If I hadn't been here today, you'd have ended up in a pile of poop. Don't you have any sense of safety as a single woman?"

Indeed, if Takumi Takahashi had not moved there on a whim today, Kasumigaoka Utaha would either have been found with some body fragments or become a missing person, and the model worker would have ended her short life.

"me……"

She opened her mouth to argue, but words faltered. On the one hand, she was too weak to retort, but on the other, she knew she needed to reflect deeply. Kasumigaoka Utaha also knew that if the man hadn't appeared before her, she would have been in grave danger.

After sitting on the ground for a few minutes, she regained some strength and finally stood up. She brushed off the dust on her black silk stockings and bowed to Takahashi Takumi.

"Thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I would have died. Thank you for saving me."