Chapter 183

Just then, the girl's vision suddenly blurred, as if she were actually there, and everything around her changed into the scene in the painting.

The flowing wind, the rustling of falling leaves, the intoxicating sunset, the crimson glow of the clouds, and I can still faintly hear a familiar voice whispering in my ear.

"Here it is...?"

Eriri looked around, completely bewildered, finding it hard to comprehend her current situation.

As she tried to turn her head in the direction of the sound, frantically trying to figure out what was going on, everything around her vanished like smoke.

In reality, she stood blankly in front of the oil painting.

"Eriri, you must have entered that world by now, right? So, you finally understand that supernatural abilities do exist in this world, right? I wasn't kidding you."

Sawamura Sayuri put the oil painting away, then looked at it with amusement.

"Wait! Let me get this sorted out!"

The dazed girl with pigtails covered her head and squatted down, wanting to be alone.

This, this is impossible!

This must be some newly launched high-tech product, using VR technology?

But isn't this all too real?

This is clearly at the level of virtual reality, something that current technology can't achieve, right?

In other words, is it really true? Does a supernatural force truly exist in this world?

And the one who drew those words was none other than her old nemesis...

Ah!!!

Thinking about this, she suddenly couldn't hold back her emotions.

That woman is still far ahead!

"Wait... does that mean what Izumi said before was true?"

Eriri sighed, and just as she was about to face reality, she suddenly thought of something crucial, and her pupils widened instantly.

So... the clown was actually myself!

"No, maybe it's just a guess. After all, Izumi has been talking nonsense for a long time."

She shook her head again.

"Eriri, you seemed to have mentioned Izumi-chan earlier, what's going on?"

After realizing what had happened, Sawamura Sayuri also brought up the matter.

"I don't remember it very clearly now, but it was something like this..."

She began to explain.

"The Day of Heavenly Change? That does sound very similar. Could it be that Izumi-chan knew about the anomaly before the rest of the population?"

This past event caused Sawamura Sayuri to fall into deep thought.

"Gasang, stop overthinking things. Don't you know what state Izumi is in?"

Eriri offered a reminder from the side.

"No, maybe it's not that simple, Eriri -Izumi-chan became the King of Shuchiin not because of her personal charm, but because of her real strength. Maybe Izumi-chan has achieved the same thing as those people..."

Sawamura Sayuri has been collecting a lot of related information lately, which naturally led to these connections.

"No... isn't that right!?"

In an instant, Eriri as if she had been struck by lightning, taking three steps back. Images of her chatting with Izumi flashed through her mind, and after realizing something, she blushed furiously.

"That idiot, is he really just trying to make fun of me?"

She wavered.

"You can talk to Izumi-chan directly. I believe he won't hold back. If it's true, then I don't need to worry and can entrust you to Izumi-chan with peace of mind. After all, in this era, the importance of force will definitely become more prominent..."

The lady in the Purple kimono patted her flat chest, then placed one hand beside her cheek, her eyes slightly narrowed, revealing a relieved expression.

"Damn it! I'm going to settle the score with him! I want to see if he's deliberately fooling me, or if he's just bragging!"

The haughty girl, in a fit of rage, picked up the oil painting and ran out the door.

"Ding-dong."

"Ding-dong."

"Ding-dong."

When Eriri arrived at the Hasegawa family and rang the doorbell impatiently, only Kōko, who had just come home from school, opened the door to greet her.

"Eriri? Are you looking for my brother? He hasn't come back yet."

Kōko placed one hand on the doorframe, maintaining a distance, and spoke softly and normally.

"Well."

Eriri then realized that she had come home a little early today.

But we're already at the door, we can't exactly turn back the way we came or wait outside, can we?

So she went inside.

"Kōko, do you know what kind of superpowers Izumi has?"

While waiting, Eriri couldn't help but ask.

"Kukuku, the strength of My other half is beyond my comprehension; even I am astonished."

Kōko had never actually seen her brother fight; she had only witnessed him Water Walking and sparring with others, so she had no way of judging.

So you're saying... you've never seen it before?

Eriri felt somewhat disappointed again.

"Of course I've seen him! My other half's subordinates are that powerful, then my My other half must be even more formidable!"

When the older brother is questioned, Kōko naturally has to refute him.

"Hmm? Tell me, Kōko."

She stretched her neck, leaned forward, placed one hand on the sofa cushion, and her eyes gleamed.

After the club activities have ended.

Hasegawa Izumi returned home as usual, but when he unlocked the door, he saw shoes in the entryway.

Although they were wearing standard leather shoes, it still allowed him to identify who the visitor was.

"Izumi, there's something I need to confirm with you!"

Eriri rushed out upon hearing the door open.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

He casually closed the door and changed into slippers.

Are you Ability User?

The girl took a deep breath and said with a straight face.

"Oh."

Upon hearing this question, he immediately laughed while sitting on the ground and looked back up.

Eriri looked down at him, her expression angry, and the corners of her mouth slightly pouting.

Two pairs of sky-blue eyes met, revealing different emotions.

"To ask such a question, it seems Eriri, you've finally come across information related to the Otherworld!"

"So, who's the idiot now?"

Reshaping the Worldview of 73

"Who's the idiot? You're the idiot! You've been fooling me all along!"

Eriri felt deceived and despised. Her cheeks puffed out, and her dissatisfaction intensified. She couldn't help but reach out and give the person in front of her a naked choke.

"You don't know this move at all, and... you're standing too close, Eriri."

"Never mind that! I won't let go unless you admit you're wrong!"

The girl's cheek was close to his ear, completely forgetting how intimate their actions were, close enough to clearly smell the fragrance emanating from her body.

"When did I do anything wrong? Haven't I said it several times already? It's just that someone kept refusing to believe me, is that my fault? Besides, with your strength, I didn't feel any threat from that move at all; I only felt the flatness of the terrain."

He looked up at the sky and sighed.

"What did you say!?"

A blush of embarrassment and annoyance immediately appeared on the fair face of the Blonde Beauty.

This time, the counterattack failed, and they were instead thoroughly humiliated.

"Take back what you said! I, I, I... I can still grow up! This is just temporary!"

The girl immediately retorted.

"I don't think it's going to work out, after all, you inherited Aunt Sayuri's genes, but it's okay, you're small and cute too."

Is this considered a consolation?

Eriri looked so angry she was about to vomit blood.

"Alright, it's time to let go. Do you think you can hurt a strong person like me?"

Hasegawa Izumi twisted her neck and strained to the side.

The girl's face was instantly squeezed out of shape, like jelly.

"So what if Ability User superpowers? She's still my Childhood Friend, isn't she?"

Eriri, wanting to compete, squeezed back.

Hasegawa Izumi cooperated, turning her neck back and saying, "Is this fun? Eriri, you're such a child."

"It's really fun! I'm so sorry it was childish."

Eriri smiled, a look that was both reproachful and delighted, and immediately released her mischievous hands.

She was already satisfied with this reaction and answer.

No matter what, as long as their relationship remains unchanged, there's nothing to worry about no matter what happens.

"Tsk tsk."

Hasegawa Izumi noticed the change in her Childhood Friend's mood and gently shook her head.

All I can say is...

This is what being tsundere is like.

Most people can simply focus on the conversation, speak normally, and communicate in a friendly manner. However, a tsundere character has to consider many more things.

The two walked into the living room.

'Wait, something's not right!'

'If Izumi shows me his abilities, I definitely won't doubt him!'

'This guy is just deliberately trying to make me look bad...'

Eriri, realizing she was in the wrong, suddenly remembered something, but the opportunity to confront her had already passed.

"Where's Kōko? Is she studying in her room? She's so self-disciplined!"

Hasegawa Izumi noticed that there was no one in front of the television.

"What's wrong with Kōko? She's studying so hard, did you set up some kind of reward for her? A birthday present?"

Eriri also had questions.

Kōko had just told her about the battle, but not about the promise between the siblings.