Chapter 2564

Su Xiao Xiao: "Alright! Our idle chat ends here."

Next! It's time to undertake the mission."

Su Han opened his eyes, stretched his body, then clicked "Start Mission."

A brilliant radiance wrapped around his body.

Instantly, Su Han's figure vanished.

...... Kanbe City.

Rikako Shiki walked slowly through the night, clad in a kimono.

At this moment, she exuded a gentle serenity, like an ideal beauty from all directions.

Aside from the chilling killing intent emanating from her Death Perception Eyes... everything felt harmonious.

"Shiki!"

A low voice spoke, heavy with concern, "Are we really going to seek out those... supernatural phenomena? Those things are dangerous."

"Don't worry!"

Rikako Shiki's voice remained calm, "Under these eyes of mine, nothing is beyond killing... and besides, I've prepared a backup."

"Reinforcements are coming."

Asakura Fujino bit her lower lip, thought for a moment, then nodded seriously.

After arriving in this world, Wugeng Liuli, besides communicating with Rikako Shiki, also rescued Asakura Fujino.

She even used her Fallen Angel power to alleviate Asakura Fujino's chronic illness.

Since then, Asakura Fujino had held great reverence for both Wugeng Liuli and Rikako Shiki.

Now that Wugeng Liuli has left, the only one she respects is Rikako Shiki.

Soon, the two arrived before a large wooden house.

"...... This place!"

Asakura Fujino activated her Distorted Perception Eye, scrutinizing the structure with gravity; she keenly sensed the oddity within the house.

But if asked to specify exactly what was odd... she couldn't say.

After all, she wasn't a professional magician! Rikako Shiki stared at the wooden house and murmured, "...... Cursed house?"

Making up her mind, Rikako Shiki gripped her dagger and lightly slashed through the air before her.

With a crisp hum, the air shattered and cracked; the house before them collapsed instantly.

"...... Killed already?"

Rikako Shiki murmured to herself, but in the next instant, she sensed something was wrong.

From the ruins of the house, endless gray mist spread forth, quickly filling every corner of the air; sharp shrieks occasionally emerged from within the mist.

"Miss Shiki... the situation is dire."

Asakura Fujino scanned her surroundings, then her eyes suddenly narrowed—the air fractured and twisted.

The entire expanse of gray mist vanished.

But soon, more mist filled the void.

Swish—the fog surged toward them like a tidal wave.

Rikako Shiki's expression was icy, her movements swift; her body, enhanced by the Guild, combined with the terrifying killing power of her Death Perception Eyes.

The gray mist was slain before it could touch her skin.

But Asakura Fujino was not like her.

"...... Trouble's big!"

Rikako Shiki slashed again, cutting the death-line of the gray mist, causing it to collapse.

Then she saw the gray mist engulf Asakura Fujino's body.

It seeped relentlessly inward.

She could feel Asakura Fujino's life force steadily fading.

Rikako Shiki gritted her teeth—before she could rush to Asakura Fujino's side, a gentle voice suddenly rang out, "It seems I arrived a bit late... but fortunately, not too late!"

Kikyo immediately drew her bow and fired the Purification Arrow.

A warm, blazing light spread outward, dissolving every strand of the spreading gray mist.

A clear patch of space appeared out of nowhere.

Su Han opened the Guild livestream and stepped forward, catching the collapsing Asakura Fujino in his arms.

"...... Is she going to be alright?"

Rikako Shiki approached Su Han, studying Asakura Fujino, her eyes filled with concern.

If Asakura Fujino suffered any irreversible aftereffects from today's incident, she would carry guilt for life.

"Don't worry—it's just minor."

Su Han activated the Horse Talisman's power.

In an instant, Asakura Fujino opened her eyes.

She studied Su Han, her gaze filled with confusion, "You're... wait... my body... this feeling..."

Asakura Fujino instinctively pinched her own arm and felt pain.

She froze in place—undoubtedly, her painless condition had been cured... though Wugeng Liuli had once eased it, that was merely temporary relief, not a true cure.

Recovery and relief are two different things.

Rikako Shiki understood Asakura Fujino's thoughts and explained, "The Guild Master possesses the ability to heal all injuries... Miss Black Cat once said her Fallen Angel healing power was inspired by the Guild Master."

"...... I see."

Asakura Fujino fell silent, then her gaze toward Su Han took on a new hue.

She had heard Hei Mao mention Su Han before, when she interacted with Hei Mao.

The guild became very lively at this moment.

Gao Ban realm: "... Is it my imagination? I always feel that Asagai Fujino's gaze toward the Guild Master is strange."

Tony Is Not the Richest: "... No no no! I'm telling you from my early playboy experience."

You definitely didn't imagine it!"

Tony Is Not the Richest: "Right now, Asagai Fujino's affection for the Guild Master is skyrocketing.

The speed is unnaturally fast!"

Tony Stark spoke with absolute certainty.

Hōrai-san Kiyotsuki: "Hmph! The Guild Master is so handsome, he just performed a heroic rescue, and even cured Asagai Fujino's painlessness! Three advantages at once—of course her affection would surge! If you were in this situation... you... would probably get a 'thank you'!"

Sakata Ginji: ""

Hei Qi Yihu: ""

Yuan Dagǔ: "God damn thank you... that's way too painful!"

Even without any intention of courting girls.

Yuan Dagǔ, upon seeing Hōrai-san Kiyotsuki's words, still twitched his mouth, feeling his soul had been deeply wounded.

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Hei Mao Clan: "..."

Ryougi Shiki: "... There's another part! Asagai Fujino's affection for the Guild Master might trace back to Hei Mao!"

Ryougi Shiki: "Whenever Hei Mao interacted with me and Asagai Fujino, he never went three sentences without mentioning the Guild Master—he built an incredibly vivid image of the Guild Master for Asagai Fujino..."

Hatsune Miku Future Miku: "... Then, when the Guild Master and Asagai Fujino met and revealed their identities... the feelings naturally exploded. This move—I'm left speechless."

Gao Ban Tongnai: "... Is Hei Mao-san now regretting boasting about the Guild Master in front of Asagai Fujino?"

Gudako: "Is this... the legendary... I'm green myself?"

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