Chapter 93

But...

How did it die? Who killed it?

Nobody knew!

Just as they were preparing to send people to investigate, they suddenly discovered that their own backyards were on fire!

Why were the Cursed Children inexplicably decreasing?

Lin En finished reincarnating a new batch of Cursed Children, and his strength rose again.

Then he drew an 'X' on the map of the Black Bullet world at the location of Sendai, Japan.

Sendai, fallen.

At the same time.

Shuchiin, teacher guidance room.

Natsuki Minamiya squinted, looking speechless.

"Huang Quan, lost contact?"

After putting down her phone, Natsuki Minamiya rubbed her temples.

Find someone?

She wasn't good at that either!

However...

Natsuki Minamiya suddenly thought of the devil flyer Lin En had handed to Isayama Yomi.

Hmm...

She didn't know if Isayama Yomi had used it.

Although it was very likely she would be extorted, but...

At least it could save her life.

With Lin En’s current strength, facing a great yokai like the Hagoromo Gitsune shouldn't be a problem.

After thinking about it, she sent a message to Lin En.

Black Bullet world.

Lin En received Natsuki Minamiya’s message.

"Isayama Yomi..."

Lin En thought of the black-haired girl from a few days ago.

His expression was strange.

He didn't expect that a move he made casually would need to be played so soon.

However...

Crossing worlds, he couldn't feel the call of the devil flyer.

Lin En turned and headed to the main world.

Main world.

A certain shrine.

Isayama Yomi and Kotoko Iwanaga were in a disheveled state.

Kotoko Iwanaga stared at Isayama Yomi resentfully.

If it weren't for this person, she wouldn't have taken such a risk.

Isayama Yomi was also a bit awkward, "Sorry, I dragged you into this."

She was panting, clearly very exhausted.

Isayama Yomi looked around, her eyes filled with endless fatigue.

This place should be an illusion space.

This was the conclusion she and Kotoko Iwanaga had reached.

But...

Even if they knew, they had no way to leave this space.

"So..."

Kotoko Iwanaga affirmed, "This definitely has something to do with the Hagoromo Gitsune."

Being able to make them, um...

Mainly Isayama Yomi, have no way out, it must be some great yokai.

Isayama Yomi gave a weak 'hmm'.

She barely had the strength to speak now.

Kotoko Iwanaga sighed, "So, why haven't you taken out the life-saving flyer you were given before coming up?"

Hearing this, Isayama Yomi hesitated, "In our current situation, if we use it, we’ll definitely have to pay a very heavy price, right?"

Kotoko Iwanaga said speechlessly, "It’s already this point."

"No matter how high the price is, can it be worse than now?"

Even if they didn't summon a devil, being trapped here forever was no different from being dead.

"But..."

Isayama Yomi was still hesitating.

Kotoko Iwanaga couldn't watch anymore and pulled the flyer directly out of her pocket.

"Wait!"

Isayama Yomi was slightly startled.

But Kotoko Iwanaga didn't care if she agreed.

She flashed a sweet smile at her and held the devil flyer high, "Please help me, Mr. Devil!"

As the words fell.

The devil flyer in Kotoko Iwanaga’s hand shone brightly.

A magic circle unfolded instantly.

Lin En’s figure slowly emerged.

However...

When he saw Isayama Yomi and Kotoko Iwanaga, Lin En paused slightly.

"So, which one of you is the employer?"

"Her!"

Kotoko Iwanaga hurriedly pointed at Isayama Yomi.

Lin En looked at Isayama Yomi, then at the devil flyer in Kotoko Iwanaga’s hand.

"Uh..."

Kotoko Iwanaga gave a sheepish smile, then shoved the devil flyer into Isayama Yomi’s hand.

Isayama Yomi: "..."

She opened her mouth, but in the end, could only sigh silently.

No choice.

It was indeed her who dragged Kotoko Iwanaga into this.

But who could have expected to capsize in the gutter this time?

Clearly, the previous few times had no problems.

Yet this time.

Isayama Yomi’s eyes flickered slightly.

This time, it was actually one of the Hagoromo Gitsune’s tails.

Unlucky.

She complained silently.

Then she met Lin En’s red eyes, and after a moment of silence, could only nod, "It’s me..."

Lin En nodded.

Once the employer was confirmed, things were easy to handle.

He began to survey the environment.

The sky was very dark, and bronze mirrors in the style of 108-year-old ukiyo-e floated in the air.

The edges of every mirror were covered in dark red incantations.

Strangely, what was reflected in the mirrors wasn't them, but scenes filled with a sense of history.

Some reflected burning cities, others reflected spring courtyards.

It was as if every mirror was a different space.

Isayama Yomi warned, "This place is very strange; every mirror can reflect scenes of battles fought."

"Miss Kotoko and I have already shattered eight mirrors."

Hearing this, Kotoko Iwanaga gave a sheepish smile.

Basically, it was all Isayama Yomi’s work.

She could only analyze the situation, not expecting Isayama Yomi to count her in.

Isayama Yomi continued, "I estimate we have to shatter all the mirrors to escape this eerie space."

As she spoke, her eyes were solemn. Just eight mirrors had already left her in a disheveled state.

And ahead, there were a full hundred more!

If it were just her and Kotoko Iwanaga, they definitely wouldn't be able to get out.

Therefore.

Although she had some hesitation before summoning the devil.

But since she was already here, she didn't feel much anymore.

She was even already thinking about what reward to pay.

Heard that...

What devils are most interested in is taking subordinates...

Hmm...

Her expression was somewhat unclear, making it impossible to see her thoughts.

As for whether Lin En had the ability to lead them out of this space...

A person who could chat and laugh with Lady Natsuki shouldn't be too bad, right?

Kotoko Iwanaga was also secretly sizing up this summoned devil.

Just felt...

Different from what she imagined?

Shouldn't devils be strange-looking, ugly, and terrifying?

Why is the one in front of her so handsome?

And...

"Shuchiin’s school uniform..."

She muttered in a low voice.

He was actually a student from her own school.

By the way...

Is this devil really reliable?

Kotoko Iwanaga’s eyes were suspicious.

After all, the identity of a student was still hard to convince.

"Alright, I understand."

After Isayama Yomi’s reminder, plus his own analysis and magic power detection, he had already roughly understood everything about this place.

In short.

It was just a fox yokai’s illusion space.

If he wanted to be rough, he could just break through with an explosion of magic power.

This was very easy for Lin En, a High-Class Devil.

If he wanted to be delicate, whether using the [Sword Devil]’s slash or the [Secretary Devil]’s lightning strike, he could break it easily.

Therefore...

"Let’s talk about the reward first."

"Eh?"

Kotoko Iwanaga’s eyes widened, somewhat surprised by Lin En’s directness.

Isayama Yomi didn't have much expression.

In fact, one could say she was relieved.

Since Lin En said so, it meant he had enough confidence.

Therefore...

The problem came to her side.

What could she pay?

Isayama Yomi looked up and down at herself.

Besides her physical body, there was the precious sword Shishio.

Alright.

Actually, she also understood that the right to choose wasn't hers.

After all, it was a commission involving two human lives.

Isayama Yomi sighed in her heart.

Felt like she had sighed all the sighs of her life today.

She steadied herself and said solemnly, "Whatever the Lord Devil fancies, just take it."

At least, she could keep her life.

She didn't want to leave Kagura yet...

Thinking of Kagura, her heart softened a bit.

Seeing this, Lin En didn't stand on ceremony.

"Fine, then become my subordinate."

As expected...

Isayama Yomi wasn't surprised.

After all, from a human perspective, she could be considered a talent.

"Okay."

Isayama Yomi nodded.

Having made the decision, she had no intention of regretting it.

Lin En looked at her with surprise.

He didn't expect her to agree so readily.

Instead, Kotoko Iwanaga exclaimed.

"What is a subordinate?"

She blinked her eyes, which seemed innocent and naive, looking at Lin En curiously.

Lin En didn't look at her, just said casually, "Simply put, it’s my harem."

"Ha, harem?!"

Kotoko Iwanaga was truly shocked this time!

Even if subordinate meant harem, but...

He just said it so openly?!

Is this the style of all devils?!

Incomprehensible!

Even Isayama Yomi’s body stiffened.

Subordinate, does, does she also have to fulfill the duties of a wife?

She became slightly uncomfortable, though she remained calm on the surface.

— Author's Notes —

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