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The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Mikako's body was squirming, probably because she was uneasy.

Even Seiryu looked a little uneasy, looking back and forth between Kazuma and Tamamo.

Only Honami was unusually calm.

Tamamo continued with a smile: Actually, I am the demon fox Tamamo Mae. You may not have a real sense of it, but you should understand it after reading this.

As he finished speaking, fox ears appeared on Tamamo's head.

Mikako: Oh! I've seen this before! Didn't you say it was the decoration on the headband?

It's true. How could the decoration on the headband move like this? When the words fell, Tamamo's ears just twitched.

Mikako shouted: I told you your ears could move! You are really fooling me!

Qingliu still looked unbelievable: That...is it true?

Do you want to touch it? Tamamo asked with a smile.

Qingliu swallowed: I think so.

So Tamamo came to squat in front of her, bowing her head slightly.

Qingliu was still hesitating whether to reach out, but Mikako made the first move - her timid look just now seemed fake.

Oh, it's great, and it's still warm. Mikako sighed, It's so cute! Why don't you touch it, Qingliu Liu?

Qingliu looked like she didn't want to lose to Mikako and touched it.

When Seiryu's hand touched Tamamo's ear, it happened to tremble, but Seiryu's hand retracted as if he was electrocuted.

Tamamo smiled: Don't be afraid.

Qing Liu puffed up her face and said, I'm not afraid.

As she spoke, she touched it hard and tried to find the cartilage on her ears with her fingers.

Tamamo frowned slightly: It's so itchy.

Ah, I'm sorry. Seiryu retracted her hand, So, Tamamo, you are...a monster?

To be precise, they are monsters that are about to turn into humans, because now is the era when the light of science replaces the grace of God.

Honami crossed her arms and looked at Tamamo: What do you mean? Are you saying that there is no difference between you and humans now?

Yes, and the difference will become smaller and smaller. In a few years, even the ears on the top of the head may not be able to come out.

Kazuma and Mikako said in unison: That's a shame.

Mikako immediately turned to look at Kazuma with an expression that said, Sure enough, we are good brothers.

Honami continued: Then what kind of things can you do now? Can you dismantle a car with your bare hands like Grandpa Suzuki?

Kazuma was shocked, the old Suzuki butler could actually do such a thing?

Tamamo looked serious: I can't do it. Most of the time now, I am just like an ordinary human being. I use a lot of demonic power like tonight, and it will take me several months to recover.

Sure enough, you did what happened tonight. So what happened? Honami asked.

Welfare Technology has a new technology... Tamamo started from the beginning and told the whole story of tonight.

Honami held her chin, with a thoughtful expression on her face: It is possible to artificially induce a phenomenon like the disappearance of gods through scientific and technological means. It is unclear whether this is considered science... After all, people suddenly disappear or something...

Tamamo said categorically: Of course this is science. Many scientists have tried to explain various disappearances before, right? For example, the disappearance in Bermuda. The theory of space-time turbulence and the theory of different spaces are widely accepted.

But aren't those the same things as the aliens and crop circles in Roswell?

But it's possible that it's all true, isn't it?

Honami held her forehead: Seeing you in front of me, I can't refute it. I thought Grandpa Suzuki's force was the most surreal thing in the world. I didn't expect that there was something even more surreal.

Okay, I accept your statement. We won't discuss whether it is true. The key is what we do. Welfare Technology obviously also knows about the existence of these supernatural things - I mean, things that science cannot explain for the time being, right? ?”

Not only welfare technology, the United States and the Soviet Union should have related research. The old Japanese army also used this as a life-saving straw.

Tamamo raised her finger: By the way, the Germans also searched for the Ark of the Covenant during World War II.

Wait a minute! Mikako's whole expression was shining, Are you saying that Raiders of the Lost Ark is real?

With that she hummed the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark theme song.

No, there is no relevant evidence for that. Tamamo extinguished Mikako's fire of expectation.

It's so boring. Mikako muttered.

At this time, Qingliu raised his hand - I don't know if it was the sequelae of being forced to study recently. Now Qingliu would subconsciously raise his hand when he wanted to speak, just like answering the teacher's questions in class.

Well, since demon foxes exist, then ghosts and ghosts also exist? Qingliu asked with an uneasy look on his face.

Ah, Qing Liuliu is afraid of ghosts? That's right. I've seen you more than once trying to hold in your urine because you don't dare to go to the toilet alone at night!

It's not okay! Qingliu was furious, Don't spread rumors!

Mikako let out a hahaha laugh.

Kazuma only lamented that Mikako was really adaptable. She had just accepted so many things that subverted her world view and she adapted immediately.

——No, for the Japanese, this is probably not a subversion of the world view. They already believe in gods and Buddhas.

Only then did Kazuma realize that he had received a thorough materialist education in his previous life and was a die-hard atheist, so when he learned about the existence of monsters, he felt that his world view was subverted.

The Japanese do not have such an educational foundation, so they accept it quickly and normally.

Seiryu looked at Tamamo: So, do ghosts exist?

Don't worry, Tamamo said with a smile, Even if they exist, they are too weak to threaten humans now. Most of the supernatural experiences in supernatural magazines are actually caused by humans scaring themselves.

Qingliu looked suspicious: Are humans so powerful?

Yes, after all, this is the age of mankind. So there is no need to be afraid of Qingliu. When you encounter ghosts, just use your righteousness to repel them!

After Tamamo finished speaking, Kazuma continued in a strange way: But if you encounter a Phantom fighter, it would be better for you to be cowardly.

Then the room suddenly became silent, and the four girls looked at Kazuma with helpless eyes.

Kazuma: Uh... isn't this joke funny?

If it was funny, it wouldn't be called a bad joke. Mikako decisively took on the role of complimenting and complaining.

Honami scratched her head: In short, there is supernatural in this world, but it is weak enough that you don't have to worry about it most of the time. Humans can explore the supernatural through technological means, right?

No, the definition of supernatural is wrong. If 'nature' refers to the objective world that can be explained by scientific laws, then neither I nor Shenyin are things that science can temporarily explain. In the future, they will eventually be explained. included in the scope of science.

I am very optimistic about quantum mechanics. If there is a theory that can explain Shenyin in the future, 80% of it will be developed from quantum mechanics.

Faced with Tamamo's correction, Honami shrugged: I just call these temporarily unexplainable phenomena supernatural for the sake of convenience, so there's no need to worry about the specific meaning of the word.

Since Welfare Technology is studying these phenomena, then our Nanjo Foundation can also study it. But what excuse can I use to convince my grandfather...

Tamamo suggested: How about establishing an investigation department focused on welfare technology? Ostensibly an investigation agency focused on the expansion of welfare technology.

Well... I have to first convince my grandfather that Welfare Technology is a potential opponent. But now Welfare Technology is indeed expanding very fast, maybe I can give it a try. I'll just take it one step at a time.

As she spoke, Honami stretched and then yawned widely: I'm a little tired. There shouldn't be anything that needs to be decided tonight, right?

Probably not. Kazuma also stretched, I'm sleepy too. Let's take a shower and go to bed. How many bathrooms does this suite have?

Two, one on each floor. Honami pointed to the stairs leading to the second floor from the duplex suite. The one upstairs is smaller. Kazuma, you can wash it alone. We can use the large bathroom downstairs, so several people can share it. wash.

Mikako looked at Qingliu with a smile: That's great, otherwise Qingliu wouldn't even be able to take a shower after hearing such terrible things.

I'm not afraid. Qingliu snorted, Tamamo already said that ghosts are very weak, and you can fight them with just your righteousness.

Oh, Qingliu, you are so brave, be good.

Mikako touched Seiryu's head with her hand as she spoke, but the next moment she received an angry headbutt from Seiryu.

There was a terrible sound when Seiryu's head hit Mikako's chin, and then Mikako fell backwards.

Qingliu stood up and snorted: I'm going to take a shower.

Tamamo: Let's go together. I'll rub Xiaoqingliu's back, and Xiaoqingliu will help me wash my hair.

good.

Honami also spoke: I'm coming too.

Mikako, who was lying on the ground pretending to be a dead body, raised her hand: Can no one pay attention to my situation?

Kazuma grabbed her hand and pulled her up: You are really not that strong. Just listening to that voice just now, I thought you had a concussion.

This is my advantage. The leather is strong and durable, just like the products produced in the Soviet Union. Mikako looked quite proud.

Kazuma thought to himself that it turned out that Japan's evaluation of Soviet products in this era was almost the same as that in the country at the same time.

Kazuma remembered that when he was a child in his last life, the boiler used in the compound was imported from the Soviet Union. It was still functioning normally after decades, providing hot water to the entire compound. Therefore, the evaluation of Soviet products in the entire compound is that they are durable and durable.

Mikako came closer to Kazuma: Since they are all gone, you and I can go upstairs and wash up, and I'll help you wipe your back!

Kazuma shrugged: I don't mind...

He made a long sound and watched Honami running over, grabbing Mikako's hand: Come here too!

Mikako cried: I've been discovered! I was wrong, Miss. Don't sell me to the mines in Africa.

Our Nanjo Foundation has no business in Africa.

Then don't buy me into Okinawa to serve the US military!

Our Nanjo Consortium does not have that kind of gray industry.

Kazuma! Don't you want to take a shower with your childhood sweetheart?

Kazuma waved: Good night, you two.

Uuuu, I was abandoned by Kazuma...

The noisy night came to an end like this. Kazuma stood up and went upstairs to take a bath.

In the bathtub, he suddenly thought of Sasawara and Mineo, who were sentenced by him today.

——I decided the fate of two more people today.

Is it really okay to act so recklessly?

After thinking for a long time, Kazuma decided not to dwell on this anymore. It was over anyway.

It would be better to think about what skills I can learn from Masahiro Shangizumi after the game tomorrow.

**

The next day, after Kazuma got up, he made some preparations and went straight to the Yulong Banner venue with the girls.

As soon as he arrived at the venue, he met Kenichi Konma and his childhood sweetheart.

I heard that you went to the hospital again yesterday? Kenichi Chima came over and put his arm around Kazuma's shoulders, Are you working with Welfare Technology again? Why didn't you call me!

Kazuma: You still have a tough battle to fight today. I'm not thinking about you.

Then thank you too, Kenichi Konma scratched his head, The opponent's negligence in today's first game may have resulted in losing the game. After all, it's the quarter-finals.

There are many more participating teams in the high school group than in the college group, and it took a whole day to reach the quarter-finals yesterday.

The college group finished the semi-finals yesterday, and the final was moved to today purely to hold the high school and college award ceremonies together.

Kazuma asked: Is the opponent in the quarterfinals difficult to deal with?

It's the semi-winning team from last year. The generals are from the same school as you.

He Ma followed up smoothly: Beichen Yidao style?

Kenma Kenichi fell completely silent.

Mikako whispered: Chiyoko would probably cry if she were here.

Chiyoko has deep feelings for her dojo and school, which is why Kazuma has always insisted that she is a natural Rishin-ryu.

Kazuma coughed to cover up his embarrassment: Well, I was just joking. So the opponent's general has a natural flow? Do you need me to give you some advice on fighting him?

Come on, Kenichi Konma shook his head and said, I have fought with you and fought side by side, and you have never used Rishin-ryu's moves at all. You can easily pick up the moves of Shinto-ryu and Beichen Itto.

Kazuma smiled and brought out the excuse he used to prevaricate Chiyoko: This is because I have never been able to beat Chiyoko in natural Rishin-ryu. In order to improve my technology, I learned from the best of others.

Just say yes. This matter is not important. Anyway, depending on how much Mr. Masago Kamiizumi thinks of you now, I think you will create your own school in the future.

After finishing speaking, Kenichi Chima showed an envious expression: Oh, I really want to get personal guidance from Masago Kamiizumi! And to his villa in Sakurajima! If you round up, this is half a disciple!

As soon as he finished speaking, the organizer's announcer's voice came over the radio: The high school competition is about to begin. Please hurry up and get ready.

Kenichi Konma let go of Kazuma's shoulders and raised his hand as if to give a high-five.

Kazuma responded immediately, and the two of them clapped their palms together.

See you on the podium, Aibo! Kenichi Chima said.

Ah, I'll wait for you. Kazuma responded.