Chapter 180

"Ha ha..."

When Hasegawa Izumi withdrew her hand, she was drenched in sweat, her hair damp and disheveled, her expression delicate, as if she had just experienced something indescribable. Her soft, panting breaths were incredibly alluring.

"Is it over?"

Gokou Ruri gradually recovered, her voice changed, and she tried touching her body, feeling that there was no change compared to before.

No, I feel much lighter!

You should know that her body was so stiff that when she bent forward, her hands not only couldn't touch the ground, but they also trembled uncontrollably.

But now, she has a strange confidence, feeling that she can completely control her body, and even doing a handstand is no problem for her!

"I have accelerated your body's adaptation to spiritual energy, shortening your self-awakening time to within a week. If nothing unexpected happens, you will regain the power you lost through awakening, allowing you to return to your peak as quickly as possible. However, awakening is also an opportunity to defy fate; perhaps you can try a new path that is more suitable for you."

Hasegawa Izumi offered one last reminder.

'I don't know how to do it!'

Gokou Ruri wanted to say it, but she kept her mouth shut in order not to expose herself.

In short, all I need is power!

She was content to be able to see a higher view.

A completely refreshed body, brimming with vitality.

At Gokou Ruri, radiant with health, slowly stood up.

"Thank you, Hasegawa. I will never forget this kindness! Please feel free to ask me for help if you need anything!"

Seemingly feeling that such a promise was not enough, she solemnly patted her chest and said earnestly.

"I, the Fallen Holy Black Cat, hereby swear the highest oath! From this day forward, you will be my most steadfast ally. Even if we are to fight against the world, I will stand with you! Even if we are condemned to eternal damnation, this will never waver!"

Ten minutes later.

Gokou Ruri boarded the train back to Chiba.

"How embarrassing! Those words are practically a confession, aren't they? No! That's beyond a confession..."

She cupped her burning cheeks in her hands, muttering to herself with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

Her usually gloomy face turned shy, which was really cute.

"However, if it's Hasegawa..."

The girl's expression turned serious as images of their encounter and conversation flashed through her mind.

Although they've only met twice, the length of time spent together doesn't necessarily indicate the closeness of their relationship or the level of affection they have for each other.

In her life, the fleeting Hasegawa was enough to occupy all the beautiful memories in her mind.

After all, he brought about a miracle...!

That evening.

Gokou Ruri had a dream, a beautiful dream.

In her dreams, she wields the Power of Light and Darkness, possessing two forms, one black and one white. People call her either the 'Night Demon Queen' or the 'Holy Celestial Maiden'...

Because of her arrival, the world's order was restored...

After receiving the highest respect, at the end of the journey, the man reappeared...

70. Nine-Tailed Fox - Tamamo-no-Mae

One week later.

Gokou Ruri locked herself in her room and didn't contact anyone.

Because she was worried that awakening would cause an accident.

As for the supernatural, she doesn't plan to tell her family for the time being. Besides preventing the information about her becoming a superhuman from being exposed, she also doesn't want her family to worry about her.

After all, once you possess power, you will inevitably embark on a journey, and the dangers will increase as you strive to become stronger.

This is how young girls think nowadays.

"It's about to begin..."

Gokou Ruri sat upright on the bed, her eyes closed, carefully sensing the changes in her body.

Although she couldn't see inside her body, she had a strange feeling that the spiritual energy patterns left by Hasegawa were playing a powerful role, concentrating her spiritual energy into one point, waiting for the moment of the final leap!

Until a certain moment, one reaches 100% of their psychic power.

At this moment, Gokou Ruri's entire body radiated spiritual light, and even more dazzling rays of light emerged from her body, gradually merging into one.

"Thump thump..."

At that moment, she heard her own heart pounding.

In the next second, her entire body was dyed a deep black, then instantly transformed into a pure white, repeating this cycle several times.

Gokou Ruri suddenly opened her eyes, and the red contact lenses she usually wore shattered instantly, replaced by a pair of star-shaped eyes with a cross mark. At the same time, illusory black and white wings and a halo appeared behind her, but these quickly disappeared, as if the scene just now was just an illusion.

"Is this what it feels like to have power?"

Gokou Ruri stood up, feeling the spiritual energy flowing through her body and her extraordinary abilities. A surge of pride welled up in her heart, as if she could trample the world under her feet.

"From this day forward, the Fallen Holy Black Cat lives up to its name! After countless hardships, I have finally broken free from the vicissitudes of time! Celebrate my arrival, world!"

The living room outside.

Her younger Little Sister Gokou Hinata and Gokou Tamaki, vaguely heard this sentence.

"Sister Liuli, are you entertaining yourself again?"

The second sister, Hinata, glanced back and sighed.

Inside the room.

After her initial joy subsided, Gokou Ruri took out her phone, intending to share her happiness with the man and express her gratitude once again.

"Let's forget about it. We can meet tomorrow anyway, and then we'll talk about it."

Soon, she remembered the invitation her friend had made the day before, so she put her phone down and then began testing the power she had gained after her 'awakening' in her room.

This was a completely unknown world for her, and she couldn't ask the man directly, so she had to figure it out on her own.

Sunday.

"Kōko, I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and study hard, okay?"

"Kukuku, I understand, no need to worry."

"Thud."

Hasegawa Izumi closed the door, stepped out of her small courtyard, walked around a sidewalk, and came to a long plank road.

He walked up the familiar Detective Slope and arrived at the villa area of Sawamura family at the top.

"Young Master Quan..."

The familiar guard at the gate greeted him and then quickly let him through.

After taking a few steps, Hasegawa Izumi glanced behind her out of the corner of her eye.

The number has increased considerably, and they seem to have some basic fighting skills, as well as keen observation skills...

This level of preparedness is significantly greater than before.

It's almost as if they're in a state of tension, but this is just normal. Clearly, the Sawamura family has also realized that the world has become unusual.

As for extraordinary individuals?

Of course not.

The extraordinary individuals currently appearing on the scene are mainly determined by 'luck'. Although some have speculated on possible paths to transcendence, those are not realms that ordinary people can reach. They either come into contact with the mystical or rely on themselves to cross their limits. Such people are definitely one in ten thousand, and even prestigious families don't have that kind of luxury.

"Young Master Quan, please come in."

Upon arriving at the villa's entrance, the old butler pushed open the door and then made a polite welcoming gesture.

Hasegawa Izumi glanced around the hall and, finding no one there, went straight up the red-carpeted staircase, then walked through the corridor to a room.

"Knock knock knock."

It's me.

After knocking on the door, he immediately identified himself.

"The door's open, come in quickly."

A girl's urging voice came from inside.

He turned the handle, pushed the door open, and looked towards a certain spot.

The girl sat at a wooden table working. Her blonde hair was disheveled, and she wore green school uniform pants with her shirt draped over her shoulders and black-rimmed glasses. She looked quite sloppy.

However, this is standard procedure.

You can never imagine what a glamorous goddess is like in private.

Thinking about it that way, it does have a kind of exciting feel to it.

When will it be finished?

He asked.

"Wait a little longer, what's the rush?"

Eriri responded verbally while her hands continued working, demonstrating her effortless skill.

"I'm not in a hurry, you're the one who should be! We're about to leave, Eriri, are you still working so hard? Your goal isn't some doujinshi master, is it?"

He was aware of the girl's progress, so he didn't worry that his words would distract her.

"Master of doujinshi? I am now!"

Eriri tilted her head back with a hint of pride.

"That's amazing, Teacher Kashiwagi Eri!"

He clapped.

"Alright, alright! You're just a lowly doujinshi artist, are you satisfied now?"

This flattery was too much for Eriri to bear, so she stopped what she was doing, turned around, and glared at him.

"Actually, it's pretty good. People still respectfully call you 'teacher' online."

He offered a word of comfort, noticing the painting on the screen.

The main character above is a very gorgeously dressed beauty, with her eyebrows and hairstyle reminiscent of Date Hyogo, as if she had stepped out of the palace. She wears black high-heeled wooden clogs, holds a cypress fan in her hand, and appears to be dancing gracefully.

What's most eye-catching are the several tails on her back.

"Did you draw Tamamo-no-Mae?"

These distinctive features reminded Hasegawa Izumi of this famous Yokai.

In Tou-ei culture, the Nine-Tailed Fox is the most famous.

"Idiot Quan, is that even a question?"

Eriri gave a soft hum.

"Knock off!"

Just then, she finished the last stroke of this page.

"Why have you started drawing Yokai doujinshi lately? Are you finding it not exciting enough and want to change your experience?"

This was unexpected for Hasegawa Izumi.

"It's just riding the wave. How long have you been offline? A cosplayer Tamamo-no-Mae has recently become popular, and everyone's been asking for it, so I just drew it... Speaking of which, this cosplayer's work is really good; I'm almost mesmerized."

As Eriri spoke, she opened a file in her favorites, which contained photos of real-life cosplayers. Compared to drawings, the real-life photos were more realistic and more alluring.

"Oh?"

Hasegawa Izumi looked at the photo and let out a soft exclamation.

Because he saw something different in it.