Chapter 52: Collected a magic tool material, earned an art museum

In the hall, Akaso Kaze was appreciating paintings with Ran.

He used his hand of thought to take the longsword, flew it out through a window he had specifically opened, and placed it under the chassis of his sports car.

The situation with this longsword was a bit special; it couldn't be put into the soul space, so he could only retrieve it when he left.

"This 'Leisurely Sky' is a work by Picasso. Although it's not very famous, I really like his warm brushwork and the sense of transparency it presents..."

Akaso Kaze was introducing the famous painting to Ran.

"Wow, Akaso-san, you know so much!"

Ran's eyes were full of admiration.

Conan, standing to the side, had a head full of black lines.

Although he knew this guy was showing off, it did sound impressively profound.

The problem was that he, the famous detective, didn't understand art and couldn't even chime in.

"Lord Akaso, Lord Akaso!"

Mr. Manka ran out, stumbling.

"What you said really came true, there really is a curse. I almost died just now, thanks to your talisman."

Manka stammered as he recounted what had happened.

"Wow, there really is a curse?"

"What a terrifying curse, it can make armor move on its own and even kill people."

"Fortunately, the Onmyoji was there, otherwise Mr. Manka would have been finished."

"This Onmyoji is too amazing, he was actually able to break the curse."

"Did you hear what he said? A longsword over a meter long, gone in the blink of an eye."

The crowd nearby all let out exclamations.

Ran also listened with sparkling eyes, her heart fluttering.

Hearing such things was truly exciting.

"That's not right." Conan looked at Akaso Kaze with suspicious eyes.

"If the talisman really worked, why would Mr. Manka be injured?"

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

"That's right, why would he be injured?"

"Is this Onmyoji's magic power limited, unable to deal with such a powerful curse?"

"He is young, after all; his magic power must be insufficient."

Manka frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Akaso Kaze, however, did not argue and gave a cold smile.

He took the check out of his pocket.

"It seems Mr. Manka feels that a life isn't worth this price."

"Since that's the case, please take it back."

"Consider that life-saving talisman from just now a gift from me."

Looking at the check in Akaso Kaze's hand, Manka suddenly understood.

He hurriedly bowed and apologized repeatedly.

"No, no, no, it's all my fault. Lord Akaso said at the time that the amount of money depended on how much my life was worth."

"It was my greed that led me to give too little. Getting hit by that sword, I deserved it."

"I am willing to make up the cost of the talisman..."

"I really don't have much cash on hand. This art museum is worth one hundred million; let it serve as the reward for saving my life."

"Please, Lord Akaso, you must accept it."

Akaso Kaze was overjoyed to hear this.

He had originally just intended to collect some magic tool material, but who knew he would end up earning an art museum.

This was a huge profit.

The crowd nearby heard Manka's explanation and suddenly realized.

"So that's how it is; a life is indeed worth a lot of money."

"If it could save my life, one hundred million... I really couldn't afford it."

"But that is a life, after all. If I had one hundred million, I would be willing to buy it too."

"Ten million, going from losing one's life to just being injured, it seems acceptable."

Listening to the surrounding chatter, Conan couldn't help but furrow his little brows.

He looked at Akaso Kaze, feeling suspicious in his heart.

Could this guy have directed this scene on purpose just to become famous?

But looking at the bleeding wound on Manka's back, he felt it didn't seem like it.

Who would have nothing better to do than cooperate with him in such a performance, getting injured, giving money, and finally even handing over the art museum?

Curator Ochiai stood in the distance, watching everything that was happening.

His heart was dim.

Is the owner changing again?

Replaced by a strong young man, and an Onmyoji with powerful magic at that.

It seems the future of the art museum is hopeless.

The transaction procedures were completed that very day, and Akaso Kaze obtained the art museum without spending a cent.

He felt very guilty, so he took out another crumpled piece of yellow paper, drew three lines on it, and handed it to Manka.

"I'm not taking the art museum for nothing; this is for you..."

"I understand, I understand."

Manka's mouth was stretched to his ears.

"I have three lives now, I can die three times!"

He waved the yellow paper, almost dancing.

The surrounding crowd all looked at him with envy.

Damn, I want one too; that's three lives!

But an Onmyoji's talisman is definitely precise to the individual.

If one tried to snatch it, they might even bring upon themselves the Onmyoji's curse.

If it attracted the revenge of a Shikigami...

How terrifying!

Those with bad intentions immediately calmed down. ===== CHAPTER 54 =====