A Dream of Empty Grandeur, with Divine Assistance / 103. A Desperate Plea for Help

"Sword, swordsmanship? Why would I learn that?"

After hearing the introduction, Ishigami Yuu's expression suddenly became very strange.

"In my opinion, what you lack is strength. With unparalleled swordsmanship, wouldn't you be able to storm his door and force him to hand over the item within a week?"

The mysterious man countered with a question.

"Ha?"

At this point, Ishigami Yuu realized something was wrong.

"Is it taking too long? How about this, I have another hidden weapon called 'Pear Blossom Needle Storm'. Once activated, it can shoot out 27 silver needles, and each one will definitely draw blood. It's more than enough to kill an ordinary person. I'll charge you 500,000 yen for this."

As he spoke, the other party pulled out a weapon that looked extremely vicious.

"What, still not enough? Then I'll have to pull out my trump card."

The mysterious man frowned. Seeing that he didn't speak, he took out a peculiar stick from his pocket. The combination of crystal and marble gave it a very special texture that attracted attention.

"It's called the Divine Light Rod, a transformation device that can even transform an ordinary person into a powerful Giant of Light. However, it requires a certain compatibility; only those with a 'Heart of Justice' can transform, and in this era, it's not possible to obtain enough light energy."

"Shopkeeper, I feel like you're trying to scam me."

Ishigami Yuu gave an awkward but polite smile.

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102

Chapter 102 A Dream of Yellow Millet, As If Divinely Assisted.

The mysterious man narrowed his eyes and said, "If you believe, it exists; if you don't believe, it doesn't."

That being said, after so many years of materialistic education, the otaku only have beautiful visions of those mysterious things in their hearts, and don't take them seriously.

Ishigami Yuu felt confident that he could distinguish between the game and reality.

"Um, you must be Hasegawa-senpai?"

He lowered his head slightly, then suddenly looked up cautiously and asked.

"Oh? How did you recognize me? You couldn't possibly see through my disguise."

Hasegawa Izumi paused for a moment.

"It really is Hasegawa-senpai! I knew that sounded familiar..."

Upon seeing the other party's admission, Ishigami Yuu instantly became enthusiastic.

"Actually, I'm a fan of yours. I recorded the song you played with the members of the Far East Magic Society online and listened to it every day, so I'm very familiar with your voice."

Oops, I forgot to change the tone.

Hasegawa Izumi hadn't expected the other person to know her so well, so she didn't bother to pretend.

"Yes, after all, it's Song of God, of course it sounds beautiful."

He answered with a blank expression.

"Could it be that you were waiting for me here to help me? Was it Dekumori... or was it Warhammer Wielder told you?"

At that moment, Ishigami Yuu realized something and changed his form of address.

He was familiar with the style of the Far East Magic Society, which made him feel more at ease.

"That's right. It was because a junior who admires me told me your story and made a request that I came to see what you were like. You're not bad... It's just a pity that I'm not fortunate enough to recognize a true talent before me."

Hasegawa Izumi turned her back, put her hands behind her back, and adopted a pretentious posture.

"What you said is a bit hard to understand, but... it's cool."

Ishigami Yuu looked puzzled and scratched his head.

"Regardless, I will fulfill my promise to Sanae, but it's a small matter, so I'll leave it to you to do yourself. I'll impart the relevant knowledge to you... That's all."

Just as they were speaking, the senior's image vanished like a dream, and the surrounding things gradually distorted, leaving only a faint voice lingering in their ears.

Suddenly, Ishigami Yuu, who was facing the vending machine, opened his eyes, his eyes filled with confusion.

What just happened?

Am I dreaming?

"Young man, you've been standing here in a daze for quite a while. If you're tired, why don't you go home and get some sleep?"

A sales clerk working in the nearby supermarket came out and reminded them.

Those words were a wake-up call!

"Ah, I understand."

Startled, Ishigami Yuu realized he had forgotten to buy the drink he had planned to get, and turned to leave.

On the way, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Was that really all a dream?

He then discovered that he seemed to have an extra 'memory that didn't belong to him,' which felt quite alien, containing information about how to pick locks and some hacking skills.

"Could it be... that Hasegawa-senpai is a legendary Ability User? A magician? It's just that we ordinary mortals have never been able to see the truth! Ah, right, could the Far East Magic Society be some kind of supernatural organization hiding in the city?!"

Ishigami Yuu felt increasingly excited, his blood surging.

As for the idea of fantasy becoming reality, this chuunibyou-sensei champion of justice naturally longed for it.

After a period of cooling down, the boy quickly regained his senses.

Knowing someone with extraordinary abilities is certainly something to be happy about, but it doesn't really have much to do with him.

Moreover, for him personally, the first thing to consider should be what he is most worried about right now.

"With this knowledge..."

Ishigami Yuu looked down and slowly clenched his fist.

The matter was urgent, and Ishigami Yuu didn't hesitate.

He had already learned about Diye Guang's life experiences and address through his previous investigation.

Perhaps for reasons of privacy, Diye Guang did not live in Di Ye's house, but lived alone in a villa outside, which is why he had the opportunity to take advantage of him.

Otherwise, a wealthy family like this would surely have sufficient security to block his way.

Around dusk.

In a villa in the port area, a handsome-looking man walked out, hailed a taxi on the street, and left.

"We can move now."

At the corner, after watching the taxi drive away, Ishigami Yuu turned around to make sure no one was passing by before entering the villa's perimeter.

The next step is to verify the lock-picking skills obtained.

"Snap."

The wires were hooked together, and the security door made a rattling sound.

Ishigami Yuu gripped the doorknob, pushed the door open, and then quickly closed it.

"This is way too strong!"

"Thank you, great Hasegawa-senpai!"

He was so happy he couldn't contain himself and even shouted out.

Fortunately, there was no one else here, otherwise they would definitely have been discovered.

Ishigami Yuu then searched through Diye Guang's bedroom and found his computer. He used his hacking skills to unlock the password and then searched the computer for content related to Otomo.

It was a shocking discovery when I investigated.

First, regarding Otomo's information, Diye Guang did indeed make a backup on his computer, but in addition to that, he also found information about other girls.

In other words, the other party not only harmed Dayou, but also other girls.

"That damn scumbag!"

He slammed his fist on the table, then his gaze fell on another document.

The computer light flickered for a moment.

The next second, his pupils dilated sharply.

Calling him 'scum' is too mild; that guy is an absolute beast!

Diye Guang wasn't just a simple matter of cheating on Otomo; he was also involved in brokering transactions, introducing minors to...

At this moment, Ishigami Yuu was beyond furious.

He couldn't wait to hand over the evidence to the authorities and bring the other party to justice.

However, he quickly dismissed the impulsive idea.

First, there's another copy of Dayou's photo on the other party's phone, so reporting it to the police still carries the risk of exposure. Second, given the other party's wealth and influence, doing this might not be enough to bring them down.

Having experienced darkness, he is no longer naive; he will solve the problem in his own way.

So he simply installed the backup program on the computer and left.

Next, he plans to find an opportunity to take away Diye Guang's phone or use a virus infection method to delete all content related to Otomo and the victims, and then expose their crimes online...

And so, a brief period of calm followed until the last day before winter break.

Before school ends.

[Kyoko, I'm attending a big banquet tonight, can you come with me?]

Otomoni Kyoko opened her phone, saw a message, and her expression became somewhat subtle.

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103

Chapter 103 A Plea for Help in Desperation

That day, her boyfriend had a conflict with Ishigami. Considering the closeness of their relationship, she chose to believe her boyfriend first.

However, the appearance of Dekumori made her hesitate.

Looking back, she realized her boyfriend's behavior was a bit off, and she didn't think Ishigami liked her; they were just casual acquaintances.

From that day on, Otomoni Kyoko and Diye Guang's contact decreased significantly, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.

So when she received this message, she wasn't surprised; instead, she was somewhat taken aback.

Otomoni Kyoko: I don't have time, you should go by yourself.

Diye Guang: Why? Kyoko, are you angry with Ishigami because of me? I already told you, it's just a misunderstanding.

Otomoni Kyoko: That's not the reason.

Diye Guang: Aren't we in a relationship? Can't you even grant me this small request? I've already told them, and if you don't go, I'll lose face.

Are you in a romantic relationship?

Otomoni Kyoko recalled sweet memories of her past romance with her boyfriend, and her heart softened; she agreed.

Subsequently, Diye Guang sent her an address located in Shinjuku Ward.

On the other side.

"You agreed... That's good, at least we don't have to break off relations and force me to use threats."

"Kyoko, you should have no regrets dying for your beloved boyfriend."

"I will offer you as a sacrifice to grant me extraordinary power!"

His eyes were filled with malice.

At the end of the school day.

Everyone called out to each other as they left the classroom; some went to join club activities, while others prepared to leave.