The Demon’s Menu

Denise's ghost is controlled by the cubs of 'Rondo'.

The body was stared at by the unknown again.

How sought-after is this?

Almost instinctively, Jason twitched his nose.

pity……

No food smell at all.

Jason then looked at Denise with scrutiny.

And Dennis?

Completely unaware, he was so excited, smiling and dancing around in circles, like... a loose Erha.

Not only stupid, but also crazy.

What is so special about such a Erha girl?

Jason couldn't help but ask himself.

Did I guess wrong?

Jason, who was a little skeptical, took the initiative to speak.

Have you had any special experiences?

Jason asked.

A special experience?

I was hit by a carriage, fell into a puddle, and bitten by a dog when I was a kid, okay?

Several times!

Denise replied after thinking hard.

except this.

I mean contact with the mysterious side.

Jason frowned and had to ask in more simple and understandable words.

Have!

You!

Denise raised her hand and pointed at Jason.

except me.

Except for the monsters I just purified and the existence in the coffin.

Has anything happened to you recently?

Jason had to narrow the question again.

emmm...

When I was watching the circus before, the maltose was very sweet.

Sweeter than any candy I've ever eaten!

After Denise thought hard again, she gave the one thing she thought was most important to her.

sugar?

Jason narrowed his eyes, then continued to ask, Did that girl's family come to express condolences to you?

No!

I can't even find the little girl.

And, my mother said, that little girl should have escaped the ticket!

Denise shook her head.

Then, she suddenly became angry.

hateful!

How did she get in? The conductors there are sharp!

I worked part-time for three weeks before I saved the money for circus tickets.

Listening to Denise's indignant description, Jason's mind began to string together messages:

The circus where Denise couldn't escape the ticket, but a little girl slipped in easily.

Then, the accident happened.

The little girl is saved, and Denise, who protects the little girl, 'dies'.

According to common sense, the little girl's family will come to mourn Denise.

But the other's family members did not appear, and even the little girl disappeared.

And beforehand, Denise had eaten... candy from the little girl!

Seemingly normal things, at this time, in Jason's view, there is a hint of strangeness.

Is that what the sugar does?

If it was that sugar, who was that little girl?

Moreover, if this assumption holds true...

That little girl came for Denise too!

Thinking of this, Jason did not hesitate, and said to Denise very simply: Tell your parents to leave Carl Town immediately, and you and them will go to a bigger city.

The world in front of you, since there are monsters and weirdness.

The big city is no exception.

but,

Big cities should have roles like 'Guardians'.

Just like the old Sir of 'Lord'.

Thinking of the old Sir, Jason couldn't help taking a deep breath, suppressing the discomfort in his heart.

Then, he felt Denise standing in front of him awkwardly,

There is no point in talking to my parents.

I thought I was going to die, so I just told them...

I am your apprentice.

The 'Night Watcher' apprentice.

I want to go far, far with you.

Denise lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Jason at all. She put her hands in front of her, her two index fingers kept touching each other, and her voice became lower and lower.

However, the next moment, the deceased girl raised her head and raised her voice.

You don't want my parents to know that I lied and thus know the truth?

You will definitely help me, right?

The dead girl looked at Jason expectantly.

Jason nodded, and then, in the happy expression of the deceased girl, said lightly:

Um.

I will tell your parents truthfully that was the original plan, but now the plan has changed.

I need to go to that place alone.

You and your parents go to a bigger city.

...

Outside the Emerald Hotel.

The Denises say goodbye to Jason.

Thank you for everything you've done for Denise.

You have to travel at night, the autumn wind is too cold, I hope it can add some warmth to you.

As Denise's father spoke, he took out a leather mattress and handed it to Jason.

Jason took the leather mattress, and it was soft, warm, and had a faint smell that had just been brewed.

thanks.

Thank you Jason politely.

nothing.

It's a lionskin mattress.

It's nothing compared to your kindness.

Denise's father gave a hearty smile.

Lion skin?

Jason was startled.

Then, nodded slightly.

He turned around and boarded the carriage.

After laying the lion skin mattress on the seat, he told Peters to go on the road.

There is no doubt that there should be a lot of unknowns hidden in Jedalun.

so……

He has to leave quickly.

Because Jason can't be sure if he, once involved, will be able to reach the 'Hans' harbor before the 26th.

As for the Denise family?

Touching the lion skin mattress, Jason felt that he didn't need to worry too much.

That father was more reliable than he seemed.

So did Denise's brother.

Recalling the performance of the two young people in the face of the abnormal noise in the coffin, Jason couldn't help but praise him. Ordinary people would have been slumped to the ground when they saw such a scene.

And think about Denise's mother, also well-behaved.

It can be said that the family is very reliable except Denise.

And this Denise?

I guess it was picked up.

With such a guess, Jason turned on the kerosene lamp in the car, put the book presented by the old Sir on the small table, and read it carefully.

Whether Denise picked it up or not, it once again told Jason a truth: if you're not strong enough, you can't even control your own destiny.

Therefore, Jason took the lead in choosing to read part of the Monster Record in detail.

After all, he only needs to be familiar with the characteristics of the four types of monsters to advance to the Nighthawk.

In the record, there are two.

'Helken' and 'Kilken'.

But just as Jason turned to the page that recorded 'Herken', a voice of unknown meaning suddenly sounded in his ear.

The moment the sound appeared, Jason's muscles tensed.

He subconsciously grasped the handle of the knife.

However, there is no use at all.

Because the harm caused by invisible sound is also invisible.

hum!

In the strong tinnitus, Jason's vision began to blur.

Blood flowed continuously from the nostrils, the corners of the eyes, and the ears.

Jason's strong body began to twitch.

He felt like his brain was boiling.

But the sound was still echoing.

Moreover, on the brink of death, Jason found that he understood the meaning of this sentence-

'Do you want candy? ’