Curse this wonderful world

80:【Eighty Curse】

Rishang at the foot of the mountain, by the water cage pool.

Large flakes of snow fell outside the window, forming a thick layer of pure white.Indoors, beside the lit fireplace, Fukaha is holding a mug of hot cocoa, huddled under the blanket, and making a video call to his laptop.

Unlike the time-traveling quaintness of the Yamanaka Shrine, this is a fairly modern room.Hundreds of years ago, this was the location of the Witch Club, which was equivalent to the entrance to Rishang Mountain.Those who enter the mountain need to visit this place first, and the maid on duty will judge whether they can enter the mountain.After the catastrophe, the Witch Club was abandoned.Later, ordinary people who didn't know the truth bought the ruins and converted them into a hot spring hotel.Then, of course, the owner of the hotel died under the influence of the wraith.The building fell into disrepair again.

Now, the artisans who followed the priests and maidens into the mountain have transformed this place into a contact point with the outside world.The materials sent by the main hall of the shrine are also handed over here.Rishang in the mountains, the closer to the Bi'an Lake—or the Black Lake—the more serious the influence of the spiritual power and the miasma of the underworld.Only here, under the layout of the main hall of the shrine, can barely communicate with the outside world.

However, it feels quite strange to make a video call in Rishang Mountain.

Thinking of this, a small smile appeared on Shen Yu's face.This expression made the person on the other end of the phone relax a lot.Osamu Dazai squinted his eyes as he looked at the girl who was huddled in a big chair and wrapped in a fluffy blanket, making her look even smaller.

"So? You can come out now?"

"Well. I left the puppet in the coffin cage. It is equivalent to my substitute. I allocated most of the spiritual power to the puppet, and it can guard the enchantment instead of me. In this way, I can active."

"Is it allowed in the main hall of the shrine?"

Deep Feather smiled. "no problem."

Osamu Dazai still has some disbelief—so what is the main hall of the shrine in his heart?Shen Yu explained: "Suppressing the night spring and the enchantment have never needed witches, but spiritual power. It's just that powerful witches are carriers of spiritual power far surpassing any dead things. The most important thing is that as long as they are alive, they can produce A steady stream of spiritual energy."

And she has the bonus of Yequanzi's physique, and she is one of the best.

"The main hall of the shrine chose to use pillars to guard the night spring because they can only do so, not because they want to. My method is tantamount to separating me from spiritual power, and they have no reason not to allow it."

It's not so much a question of whether or not, it's better to say that everyone was overjoyed when they knew she could leave the box.Everyone was just surprised and excited.Not to mention the witch sisters, several 34-year-old priests cried on the spot.

What's more, in the past few days, Shen Yu has proved that even if she is not in the box, the enchantment will not be affected.Because she was too weak when she came out of the box, she had been resting for almost a week before she called Osamu Dazai.Fortunately, there is a witch sister who is in charge of medical treatment in the team, and the room sent by the main hall of the shrine is also complete with medicine.After a few days of intravenous drip, she was able to get out of bed.

"I don't let go of my spiritual power and leave it alone. The puppet is equivalent to me, and I can feel everything that happens near it. If there is any problem with the enchantment, I will come back immediately. Mr. Kurosawa has arranged everything for me , the people in the main hall of the shrine will fully assist me."

As for the rule that Rishangshan is not allowed to leave after entering the mountain, everyone didn't take it seriously.From the perspective of everyone in the main hall of the shrine, it is the restraint of "outsiders entering the mountain" like them, and it has nothing to do with Fukaba. A hundred years ago, the priestesses who went up the mountain in the sun could also come out of the mountain, but very few That's all.Otherwise, there wouldn't be any bloodlines of priestess witches left in the surrounding area.

Besides, even if this rule is also valid for Zhu, they will treat it as if they don't know.Kurosawa Koki even showed a wry smile when Fukaha himself raised it.The old man gently touched the top of her head and said to her, "Please be more self-willed."

When he said that, there was nostalgia and pain in his expression.Shen Yu was a little curious, but unfortunately she couldn't see what he was thinking now.

"The only problem is that the puppet will not generate spiritual power by itself. Even if there is a soul connection, the spiritual power will not be transmitted between me and it out of thin air. The spiritual power lodged on the doll will be consumed. Similarly, because most of the All the spiritual power has been withdrawn to the puppet, and I will have a period of weakness. But as long as I am alive, the spiritual power will recover soon. After that, I just need to go back to the mountain regularly, let Master Baiju lift the spell, and then re-cast it. OK."

It is equivalent to her spiritual power generator filling herself up and then coming back to recharge the doll regularly - although the process of separating the spiritual power is painful, it is the kind that even Fukaba, who is used to tattoos, will feel very painful.But compared to the benefits of being able to leave Rishangshan and return to the high school, this price is not worth mentioning.

"And when the spiritual power is weak, although I [can't see] anymore, I can still use the active [seeing] ability. There is no problem with self-protection."

That is, [Looking at] the limit of the spell spirit will be greatly reduced, so it must be used with care.If you want to [look] at the super class like before, just [look] will definitely not work.Although I haven't tried it, Fukayu feels that now she probably [sees] three or four first-level curse spirits, and the tattoos will cover her whole body, approaching the limit of [breaking the precept].

However, Kurosawa Koki has already contacted the Conjuration Director's Association and the High Commissioner.After that, she will not go out on missions again, and it is impossible to encounter a situation where she needs to deal with three or four level ones at once.Even if she encounters it, she still has the great method of replenishing magic, so she doesn't panic at all.

"I don't have to [see] other people's voices just because of looking at each other and touching, I'm actually very happy." Facing the young man with kite eyes on the screen, Shen Yu squinted and smiled, "When I was very young, I also I thought it would be fine if I didn’t have this ability. Now, I’m finally like everyone else.”

It is convenient to be able to see through people's hearts, but that's all.After leaving Yokohama, the practical value of this ability has been greatly reduced.What's more, she already has someone who can communicate with her heart without reading her voice.

The little girl on the screen smiled sweetly and relaxed.She is still weak.In the past, although Fukaba was petite, but because of his lively and cheerful demeanor, it would only remind people of a lively and noisy small dog.The first impression of her now is that she is the sickly little white flower heroine in Korean movies.His complexion was too fair, his lips lacked color, and he seemed to be thinner again, and the arms stretching out from the wide cuffs of his kimono were frighteningly thin.Although still very beautiful, it is full of the fragile feeling like crystal glass products.

But her dark eyes were full of satisfaction, joy and expectation.As if she had let go of the heavy pressure she had been carrying all along, she looked extremely relaxed.

Dazai understood.Because it all sounds so good.Compared with sleeping in a dark box for a hundred years, or even hundreds of years, this is really a better result.But just because it sounds so good, people even feel a sense of unreality in a trance.

So, the young man asked, "What about the time? How long can you stay in this way?"

Fukaha's voice became softer, "I don't know. Dazai, I don't know." But soon, she laughed again.

"However, Lord Baiju and I both feel that if it were me, we would at least be able to support Master Fengshi for a few more years. Five years, or even ten years is possible! This is already much better than the future I have ever imagined. That's too much! Dazai, you know, for people like us, ten years is as long as a lifetime. Have you ever imagined yourself ten years from now?"

Absolutely not.Osamu Dazai understood what Fukaha was talking about.For them who are deeply influenced by Yokohama, peace and longevity is a joke, and death is a common thing. Only two years have passed since the MIMIC incident, and they had just prevented the assimilation of the 14-year-old astral body in Tianyuan.

Even now, people die every day on Mortar Street.Even a small-scale gun fight among the port mafia might lead to a stray bullet.Conjurers are not much better, except for those who are particularly powerful, most of them are equivalent to walking with the god of death every time they go on a mission.

Osamu Dazai himself has countless enemies.He has no doubt that maybe tomorrow, a bullet flying from nowhere can make him bid farewell to this world.

Thinking about it this way, ten years, as Fukaba said, looks like a lifetime.

"So, even if this is just the best estimate, I'm super happy. Even, Dazai. With Master Baiju's solution, even if Lord Fengshi still melts in the end, it's my turn to enter the Night Spring. It may not be end."

In the low-resolution video, Fukaha's eyes sparkled.

"The spiritual power residing on the puppet will be exhausted, so it can't be used to replace the big pillar and sink into the night spring. However, Master Baiju is looking for someone who can transmit my spiritual power to the puppet without repeating the spell." A way. If she can find it before the time limit, maybe I can provide spiritual power for the doll without entering the Night Spring!"

"Dazai, this time, I won't give up." Shen Yu laughed, it was a firm and bright smile that was completely opposite to her weak appearance.

It's not because there is no other way, so I can HE by becoming a big pillar.If everyone is unhappy, it must not be the right thing to do.

This is probably a predetermined number in the dark.Shen Yu thought, if Mother Crimson hadn't entered the box 14 years ago for Mafuyu's father, Fengshi might not have persisted until now.And if she hadn't entered the box in advance, Baiju wouldn't have appeared in front of her for the sake of the world, so she wouldn't have such an opportunity.

Similarly, if she hadn't met those two people and hadn't received their incense, then she would probably have nothing to worry about and sleep peacefully in a dark box.

Curses and longings all arise from the human heart.All kinds of things in this world are connected in series because of the karma between people.Everything she has experienced is simply the best commentary for these two sentences—it is indeed a world where "Zero" and "Curse Return" exist at the same time.

Shen Yu was thinking, and suddenly a thought flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help laughing.

"And even if Lord Baiju's research is unsuccessful. Maybe Gojo Satoru will be able to fish out the coffin cage from the Night Spring. Ordinary people will be melted down when they enter the Night Spring. But he has the strongest spell with no limits. Master, if the casket can really be fished out and put back, wouldn’t it be enough to just fish out the doll to recharge it regularly?”

As she spoke, she was mischievous, but she also sighed sincerely. "Thinking about it this way, it's really good that you didn't kill him."

"Heh." Regarding this, Dazai Osamu let out a light smile that neither affirmed nor denied.Instead of discussing the past failed plans, Osamu Dazai slightly raised his eyebrows, grasping another important point in Fukaba's words: "Why, are you finally going to confess to your little boyfriends?"

"En." This time, Shen Yu nodded.When those two people were mentioned, her expression became more gentle. "Want to. But not now."

During these decades, Bai Ju has been observing every change in the world.According to her calculations, as long as there are no accidents, this method can save her life for at least one to two years.That also means that Shen Yu now has enough buffer time.

Deep Feather has already decided.As long as September next year can pass safely, as long as the matter she is most worried about is over, she will tell Xiao Wu and Xia Xia everything about Da Zhu.

Although Xia Xia can't see the tendency in the original work now, this time period is still too dangerous.Especially since she has been away for so long, it must be very hard for Xia Xia to deal with the magic ball alone.Now is not a good time to tell them.

Shen Yu found a reason for herself in her heart - yes, that's it.Definitely not because she lied so much that she didn't know how to explain it.

Osamu Dazai knew what the little girl was thinking at a glance.But he didn't break it.In the end, if it wasn't for Shen Yu, he wouldn't be interested in the two conjurers at all.However, looking at Fukaba's flickering eyes, he finally added a merciful sentence.

"Then remember to call me when you want to confess." The corner of his mouth was bent mockingly, the former youngest cadre of the mafia did not hide the malice in his tone, "I'll go and see how they go crazy."

What is madness.Deep Feather laughed suddenly. "No, they are magicians."

No, the conjurer will only become more insane.Dazai Osamu's eyes darkened slightly, even at this moment, Fukaha still didn't realize her importance to others at all.

——From this point of view, her nurturer who insisted on the optimal solution, used to treat people as pawns, and measured the value by "whether it can meet the needs and come in handy" has done very successfully.I just don't know if that person will regret it for a moment.

——However, at this point, he himself is not much better.It's hard to say whether the little girl has such a character because of his "credit".

Osamu Dazai laughed at himself.However, for young people who are not used to being honest with others, saying this sentence is already the limit.Everything I want to confirm has been said.As Fukaha said, this is indeed the best result beyond expectations.

Thinking of this, Osamu Dazai also relaxed.Leaning back on the chair behind him, he casually made a joke to ease the atmosphere.

"Don't refute me now? Huh?"

"Ah..." Shen Yu blinked, and then her cheeks turned slightly red.

It was said that he was in the middle of his mind.She did deliberately pretend that she did not hear Osamu Dazai's words.She didn't want to lie to herself anymore.Compared to sleeping alone in a box, or meeting any of them on the other side.Even if she wants to become Besephone who can only return to the ground once a year, she still wants to be with them.

However, "Well... this is also, wait a little longer."

Feeling a little embarrassed, Fukaha pursed her lower lip a little.At this moment, she is neither a conjurer nor a witch, just a nervous and happy girl who is trying love for the first time.How strange.Deep feather thought.Obviously, it is smooth when expressing it with actions, but once you want to turn your mind into words, just imagine it, and you feel that you can't say anything.

So, let her die for a while. "When I confess about Da Zhu, I will find a chance to talk about it."

compared to this...

Fukaha put away her smile and showed a serious expression. "Dazai, can I ask you one more thing? No, it should be, I need you to do me one more favor."

It's not a polite inquiry, but a tough request.This time, I will not give up.Deep Feather thought.There was a firm look in his eyes.

If Xili can do it, so should I.Although Fang Shenglian didn't get Aso's relics, the memory [obtained] from Bai Ju has proved that Aso Kunihiko did exist in this world.

People who have existed must have traces.Then, the "fate" he formed with Baiju and Fengshi—or sending incense—must exist somewhere in this world.

"Help me investigate a person named Kunihiko Aso. How did he die? Where did he die? How did the relics be disposed of? Are they still at Aso's house? If possible, I want to get all the things he left behind."

Fukaha couldn't directly say to Osamu Dazai, "Kunihiko Aso is the key to HE", and she couldn't even say any marginal words.Because games are different from graphic novels with fixed plots and endings.Once Shen Yu said it, every ending of "The Crow" may become "the future".She can't bet.However, she can bypass the key, or, in other words, does not exist in the original work.

"Dazai, Kunihiko Aso is very important to me."

On the screen, the frail young girl stared at him closely with her sharp black eyes, waiting for a reply.It is rare for Shen Yu to show such a strong attitude towards the people around him, especially towards him.

But Dazai laughed.Great, he thought.His little girl finally regained her spirits.

"No problem." Leaning on the back of the chair, Osamu Dazai tugged at the collar of his tie-tied shirt.At this moment, the newly-promoted civil servant showed a refreshing and gentle smile that looked particularly good and young.

However, only those who are familiar with him know how dangerous the clear light in his eyes is at this moment.That's calm conceit and certainty in one's own field of expertise.

"Leave it to me. Kunihiko Aso." He narrowed his eyes, "I'll find it."

"Have you made the call yet?"

"Ok!"

The old man's voice came from the open door behind him, Shen Yu turned around and nodded vigorously.Before calling Osamu Dazai, she had already contacted Mr. Mori.At this point, she crawled out of the box, and everyone who should be notified by her has been notified.

The same goes for Mr. Sen, who didn't even tell her that he was here on the day she put her in the box.If Alice hadn't come to the front of the video and yelled at her, she would have been blinded by him-but, well, this is also very Mr. Sen.

"Then change your clothes and get ready to go." Kurosawa Koki smiled with squinted eyes, and looked at the wall clock on the wall. "It's just after two o'clock, and the driver and the vehicle are ready. Although the snow is a bit heavy, but I should be able to send you to the high school before dinner."

During Shen Yu's recuperation, he had arranged everything for her.The Ministry of the Interior did not have any objections, and Yokohama expressed its relief.As for the Conjuration Director's Association, since the astral body's accident, they immediately tightened their tails, and they haven't slowed down yet.This time Kurosawa Koki used the Ministry of Internal Affairs to directly order, and sure enough, the other side didn't even dare to release a P.

Thinking of the faces of that group of people in the past, and knowing that the girl in front of him [can't see] now, the old man rarely used a rude word in his heart.

Then, he heard Shen Yu ask: "What about you? Are you really not going out with me?"

This question made the old man startled, but then he laughed. "No. Even if you don't care, I really don't plan to leave this mountain. But don't worry, all the high-level people in the main hall of the shrine are my cronies. Even if you are not here, no one will dare to offend you."

He said, not to continue this topic, and stepped forward to hold the girl's hand.

"You'd better leave quickly. I think your classmates must miss you very much."

This classmate made Fukahae smile.She nodded and walked out the door first.Behind her, Kurosawa Koki narrowed his eyes slightly, and then smiled wistfully.

Because he knew that the girl [can see], he had been careful to keep certain thoughts out of his consciousness during his relationship with her.Now, he can finally let himself go.

—He will not leave the mountain.He has already broken the rules once, this time, he has to abide by them to the end.