I, Den-O, the Contract Urban Legend

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The original world.

Accompanied by the sound of the whistle, the time train emerged from the rainbow light again and appeared in the open space outside Ruzuki Academy.

Seeing that they had finally escaped from Tenjin Elementary School, the survivors thanked Inoue Ueya.

"Although it's a little unbelievable, thank you for your help!"

"Um...thank you."

"Thank you for your help."

"No need to thank me... As long as everyone is alright, that's enough."

Inoue Ueya nodded slightly, then waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

After thanking Inoue Ueya, everyone walked out of the time train one by one.

As everyone left, several ghosts from Tenjin Elementary School appeared next to Inoue Ueya, including Shinozaki Yoshie, Yanagihori Ryumine, Onibichi Kihiro, Saenoki Nanahei, and even other ghosts who died in Tenjin Elementary School appeared in the train one after another.

Looking at the ghosts in front of him, Guibei Jihao couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Haha, even though we escaped from Tianshen Elementary School, it seems we haven't become Buddhas yet..."

"Well, anyway, as long as the teacher is by my side, other things don't matter to Nana-sing."

"Sachiko..."

Well, maybe it’s because Tenshin Elementary School erases the victims’ existence from their original world?

Although it has been mentioned before that there is a conflict between the two spaces of the Desert of Time and Tenjin Elementary School, and ghosts cannot even enter the Desert of Time, it may be because Sachiko was liberated that the space is no longer blocked. The victims who have been forgotten by everyone are probably mistakenly identified as "passengers" by the time train.

So, Inoue Ueya directly used his identity as the train owner to pull in all the ghosts of Tenjin Elementary School.

[Ding, congratulations to the host Den-liner for having over a thousand ghost passengers and unlocking the ghost train skin.]

"..."

The human group's problem has been solved, but the ghost group's problem has just begun!

"Then let's go, Inoue Ueya's first time robber... no, the action of the Phantom Thief!"

[Moshimoshi, is Sadako here? ]

[Ueya? Did you manage to return from Tenjin Elementary School?]

[Great! My husband is back safely!]

[There's no time to explain. Please accompany me, Sadako.]

[Huh? Hehehe, I get it. Then I'll have to trouble you, stupid cow, to look after the house!]

【Eh hey hey hey? 】

The blue ball of light seemed to have directly crossed the space and appeared next to Inoue Ueya in an instant.

Next, let Mr. Inoue make a big scene!

"But before we set off, let's make some preparations..."

……

1950 years.

Now Yoshie Shinozaki looked worried. Looking at her husband lying on the hospital bed dying, her mind was in a mess.

The Shinozaki family is a family of people with special abilities, more specifically, a family with psychic abilities. Because of their special bloodline, most male members of the Shinozaki family die early.

Although she had heard that the Shinozaki family had a curse that would bring bad luck to their husbands, when she actually encountered such a thing, she still couldn't accept the fact...

"No, we must find a way to save Seiji..."

Yoshie Shinozaki fell into deep thought, walking back and forth in the room unconsciously. As a doctor, she understood Western medicine, and as a descendant of the Shinozaki family, she possessed powerful spiritual powers, so she could even introduce supernatural science into medicine to create better medical results.

She had been thinking seriously about how to save her husband, but she didn't notice that sand was starting to fall off her body.

"Oh right, the Book of Shadows... That book even contains spells that can resurrect the dead, only if you use that book!!"

As she spoke, she opened the locked hidden door in the corner of her room and walked in. That was the way to the basement. After entering the basement, she took out a book from the secret room in the wall.

This is a thick book that looks a bit worn. There is a skull pattern in the middle of the cover, which exudes a vaguely ominous aura.

Well, after all, it's a book of medieval black magic...

Back in her room, although Yoshie Shinozaki was a little reluctant to use this book, she knew that this might be the only way to save her husband.

"That's right, Seiji can't die like this!"

As she finished speaking, her eyes flashed red and sand continued to pour out of her body.

"Well!"

For some reason, Shinozaki Yoshie suddenly felt dizzy, and then her limbs became weak, and she fainted on the ground holding the Book of Shadows.

After a while, the sand gradually gathered into the shape of Hanako Natsukawa and completely separated from Yoshie Shinozaki.

"here it is……"

Hanako Natsukawa frowned, wondering if it was because of the timing, her ability as an urban legend seemed to have weakened, no, it had even reached a point where it was almost gone.

"By the way, I have to stop that woman before she uses that book!"

Unable to use her original power to perceive, she had to go find it herself. Hanako Natsukawa looked around, trying to find the book of evil magic that she had heard about from Yoshie Shinozaki who had become a ghost.

"Book! Book! Where is the book?"

I turned over the table, nothing.

I opened the closet, nothing.

I lay on the floor and looked under the bed, but still nothing.

“Ah ...

That woman will know...

So, Hanako Natsukawa turned around and looked at Yoshie Shinozaki who was lying on the ground.

No, I should refer to the book in her hand.

Chapter 36: Little, clown?

Hanako Natsukawa saw that the book in Yoshie Shinozaki's hand should be the evil magic book.

"Yoshi, if you had just taken it away, the tragedy that followed wouldn't have happened, right?"

Just as she reached out to take the Book of Shadows from the unconscious Yoshie Shinozaki, Yoshie Shinozaki woke up.

"...Did I fall asleep just now?"

When she opened her eyes, Shinozaki Yoshie was startled by the sight of Natsukawa Hanako in front of her and couldn't help but step back.

"Wa ...

"Hey, give me the book you have!"

Book?

Shinozaki Yoshie looked down at the book of evil magic in her hand, and finally realized that the visitor had ill intentions.

"The target is actually the Book of Shadows... Who are you?"

"Stop talking nonsense and just hand the book over to me!"

Hanako Natsukawa raised her fist, trying to use force to threaten the other party to hand over the evil magic book.

Although she no longer needs the "fear" of the urban legend, Natsukawa Hanako has never been someone who relies on that kind of thing. For her, the only thing she can truly trust is her fists!

Since the other party is unwilling to give it, then let's show her our strength first...

boom!

Hanako Natsukawa threw a punch, and a hole was instantly created in the wall of Yoshie Shinozaki's room.

"See? My strength is not comparable to that of ordinary people."

Looking at the hole made by Hanako, Shinozaki Yoshie's heart sank. Was she really going to give the Book of Shadows to her?

However, the Book of Shadows in her hand is her only hope to save her husband...

No, this is absolutely not possible!

If you can't beat them, just run away.

Having made up his mind, he first escaped from his room holding the Book of Shadows, and then ran outside.

But when she turned around and opened her door, she found a masked black-haired boy and her daughter Sachiko Shinozaki standing outside the corridor.

The boy was wearing a black windbreaker, a gray shirt, and black trousers. The white mask on his face looked like a bird with its wings spread, and the area near the eye sockets of the mask was covered with a black pattern.

All in all, the number of weird guys has increased.

The black-haired boy is Inoue Ueya. Although he is now possessed by Miss Sadako, he is in control of the body.

A long time ago, Inoue Ue was puzzled by the possession of the alien demon god. Since the other party was possessed by him and they were two in one, was it possible for him to become the dominant one?

As he thought about it, he actually mastered this trick. He had previously said that he would let Miss Sadako possess Inoue Ueya and use Miss Sadako's ability to type at high speed, which was achieved by using this trick.

In this state, "Inoue Ueya" can temporarily use the skills that Miss Sadako is proficient in, such as martial arts for combat, techniques for stealth, and even cooking. The actual principles are unknown, and when taking action, it feels like physical instinct, and he can do it as long as he wants to.

Unfortunately, his luck didn't seem to be enhanced by the possession. Soon after he came in, he was discovered by Shinozaki Sachiko, and then...

"Onii-chan, who are you?"

Inoue Ueya smiled brightly. With a wave of his hand, a rose appeared out of thin air. He handed it to the little girl in front of him and whispered, "I'm a Phantom Thief, a thief who does this for fun."

Didn't expect?

Even the magic techniques, Miss Sadako has studied them a little bit!

Taking the rose, Shinozaki Sachiko's eyes lit up. Looking at the boy in front of her, she felt an inexplicable affection in her heart, and then said, "So handsome... Onii-chan, when Sachiko grows up, I want to be your bride!"

[Hey! Stupid Zhiye, don't take this opportunity to flirt with other girls! ]

???

Yoshie Shinozaki was completely stunned. What was going on with her daughter?

Falling in love with each other just because of a rose?

"No, no, no, even if I wait until you grow up, I haven't been born yet..."

At this time, "Inoue Ueya" discovered Shinozaki Yoshie walking out of the room, greeted her and did not forget to state his purpose.

"Hey, hello ma'am, I'm here to steal the Book of Darkness from you!"

As he spoke, he walked over, and "Inoue Ueya" suddenly lost his balance and fell to the ground, knocking Shinozaki Yoshie down with him.

"Wow--"

[Really, Ueya, you're so lucky...]

A faint blue light flashed in the eyes of "Inoue Ueya", but it quickly disappeared.

"It hurts... I'm sorry, are you okay?"

"Go away, go away right now!"

Yoshie Shinozaki held the Book of Shadows tightly in her arms and looked at "Inoue Ueya" with a wary look.

Just when Yoshie Shinozaki was knocked down by the black-clad boy in front of her, Hanako Natsukawa caught up with her from behind.

"Don't even think about escaping. Hand over the Book of Darkness in your hand!"

Looking at the young man in front of her, Hanako Natsukawa felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. She then shouted, "Hey, are you Inoue? Why are you wearing such strange clothes?"

Hearing this, Inoue Ueya shook his head and replied, "No, I am a Phantom Thief. Please call me Joker now!"

"J-Jester?"

"What's going on now..."