A Thunderbolt from the Heavens, a Sudden Peal of Thunder

"Otomo seems a bit off... Come to think of it, she's been keeping her distance from that scumbag lately. Could it be that she's discovered something?"

Ishigami Yuu raised his gaze and it landed on Otomoni Kyoko, his expression somewhat strange.

Recalling the heinous acts he had witnessed, he did not go straight home as usual, but instead secretly hid at the school to observe her actions in case something happened to her.

Now, only he knows just how vicious that scumbag really is.

"Mom, I'll be home a little late tonight... Don't worry, I'm just going to a friend's party."

Otomoni Kyoko made a phone call, then walked out of the school gate and met her boyfriend with a fawning smile.

For some reason, she felt utterly disgusted and that it was all hypocritical.

"Kyoko, let's go, let's talk in the car."

Diye Guang smiled and opened the door of the black sedan behind him.

Otomoni Kyoko hesitated for a moment, but still got on the car.

"Beep."

The wheels turned, and the black sedan started and drove away.

"Could it be...?"

Upon Ishigami Yuu turned solemn.

He picked up his phone, intending to remind Dayou, then gave a bitter smile.

I don't have any of her friends!

"If nothing unexpected happens, their destination now is..."

Ishigami Yuu quickly connected the dots with the information he had seen, turned around and chose to take the train to Shinjuku.

Night fell.

The bright lights and bustling activity blend together, and the streets are filled with all sorts of people coming and going.

Where are we going?

Otomoni Kyoko's gaze swept over the names of the surrounding shops: movie theaters, bars, brothels, nightclubs, love hotels—they didn't look like respectable places at all.

This made the young girl, who had never been to such a place of pleasure before, very uneasy.

"Don't worry, just follow me."

Diye Guang grabbed her hand, and his voice brooked no refusal.

"Etc..."

She tried to resist, but as a woman, she was weaker and was dragged forward.

Otomoni Kyoko turned her head away; her boyfriend's handsome face appeared grotesque and terrifying in the interplay of light and shadow.

A look of fear crept onto the girl's face.

"Stop right there, Di Ye!"

Just then, a familiar voice unexpectedly rang out.

Ishigami Yuu appeared just in time, spreading his arms to block the two of them.

" On the Ishigami?"

Diye Guang was furious, while Otomoni Kyoko was overjoyed.

"What are you doing here? You really are a stalker!"

Even at this moment, Diye Guang did not forget to make slanderous remarks.

"Di Ye, stop pretending! I already know your true colors! You've been doing some shady deals behind the scenes, haven't you? Bringing Da You here today is clearly ill-intentioned!"

At this moment, Ishigami Yuu had no other choice but to lay his cards on the table.

"What!"

Otomoni Kyoko was shocked and pointed at her boyfriend, saying, "Hikaru, is what Ishigami said true?!"

In the past, she wouldn't have believed such unfounded claims, but the situation just now had reduced her trust in Diye Guang to its lowest point.

"How could that be? Those are all baseless accusations! Ishigami is slandering me. Kyoko, you're smart enough not to believe it, right? Let's go inside first."

Diye Guang smiled, his eyes gleaming with a hint of danger, and pulled her forward.

"Di Ye, let me go!"

Otomoni Kyoko's reluctance strengthened Ishigami Yuu's resolve to help.

"Stop him for me."

At Diye Guang's call, two burly men emerged from a brothel not far away, standing like iron towers in front of Ishigami Yuu and quickly restraining his hands.

"You are committing a crime!"

The righteous young man watched as Otoko was gradually led away, his heart filled with rage, and he tried to struggle.

"Kid, mind your own business! Be smart!"

A burly man punched him, knocking him to the ground.

"Ishigami... save me! Waaah..."

Lying on the ground, Ishigami Yuu clutched his right eye, which was bruised and throbbing with pain, and turned his head to look.

Otomo disappeared, and the door of the brothel was closed.

At that moment, he hated his own powerlessness and weakness.

If he possesses sufficient martial prowess, he can save Otomo on his own!

"How pitiful."

"Could that girl be his girlfriend?"

"It must be because he owed too much money and had no choice but to pay it off with his body, but in the end he was unwilling."

People passed by, pointing and whispering, but no one offered to help.

"Wait, Otomo!"

Ishigami Yuu gritted his teeth, straightened up, and then took out his phone.

He didn't call the police; instead, he planned to ask for help.

Although he himself has no power, he can borrow power.

"Since Hasegawa-senpai is Ability User, then the big sister in the same club might also be hiding something...!"

He didn't have the contact information for his senior colleagues, so he had no choice but to ask the head of the group for help.

[God of Thunder Thor, save me!]

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104

Chapter 104 A thunderclap in the sky, a sudden clap of lightning.

Inside the enclosed room, rows of lights illuminated the walls like claws, creating an eerie and bewitching atmosphere.

In the firelight, a white fox entered the room. After two soft growls, a phantom figure emerged from the air, graceful and beautiful, draped in a white veil. She was utterly captivating, as if a single smile could mesmerize anyone.

It is not human, but a Bewitching Ghost with intelligence, which grows stronger by absorbing the yang energy of people. Such a place of pleasure is naturally the best place for it to live.

"Let me see what message you've brought."

The Bewitching Ghost approached, pointed a finger, and seemed to merge into the white fox's head, reading what the white fox wanted to convey.

"How did that handsome boy offend that sir?"

The image of Hasegawa flashed through its mind.

"Alright, tell that sir that I will have people search for that boy's whereabouts... As for the Slaughter Festival that sir is going to hold next week, I will also attend as promised."

The Bewitching Ghost continued.

The white fox nodded, then turned and left.

"Boss lady, everyone's almost here, it's time to get ready."

The shouts of his men came from outside the door.

"Okay, I understand. Get ready, I'll be right out."

The Bewitching Ghost responded, and her white veil turned bright red, revealing her jade-like skin, delicate collarbone, and deep cleavage.

"Once I complete this [ritual], my strength will definitely rise to another level, and only then will I be more valued by that lord."

It licked its fiery red lips, so vibrant and inviting.

"What are you doing? No! No!"

Otomoni Kyoko struggled as she was dragged into the private room, where she was cornered against the wall with a look of despair on her face.

"Shh~"

Diye Guang put a finger to his lips, his eyes mischievous, and said, "Kyoko, I advise you to be quiet and save your energy. It won't do you any good even if you scream your lungs out here. Just wait patiently for your fate as a ritual sacrifice... I will remember you forever, Kyoko."

As he spoke, he wanted to give her one last hug.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Unexpectedly, Otomoni Kyoko showed remarkable strength, charging straight at the attacker and using the opportunity to try and break free.

However, as soon as the door opened, the girl was kicked back.

"Well."

Diye Guang cried out in pain, rubbing his chin with his right hand, then said angrily, "Kyoko, you've surprised me. Still not accepting the facts?"

"This is illegal detention! Ishigami will call the police and have you arrested! It's not too late to turn back now."

Otomoni Kyoko lay on the ground, struggling to turn her head, her face full of resentment.

"Hahaha, what an idiot, Kyoko! You actually think that guy can save you? Don't dream about it..."

Diye Guang laughed loudly several times.

The girl didn't quite understand her situation; she thought it was just a typical illegal or criminal activity. It wasn't until ten minutes later, when she was taken to another area, that she realized how serious her situation really was.

Just below this brothel, there was a huge basement, decorated in a lavish and opulent style, with red carpets covering the entire room.

On the wooden platform in front, a pile of red stones was placed, reflecting the lamplight, which looked ominous.

'What is this...'

Otomoni Kyoko, whose hands were restrained and whose mouth was taped shut, was shocked and bewildered by what she saw.

At this moment, besides her and Diye Guang, there were already more than twenty couples in the hall. They were not surprised to see the two of them arrive, and instead nodded in a friendly manner.

'What a strange smile...'

The expressions on these people's faces gave her a chilling feeling.

"Don't worry, Kyoko will be happy soon."

Diye Guang turned his head and said with a wicked smile.

Otomoni Kyoko's heart skipped a beat.

"The day everyone has been dreaming of has finally arrived. I want to thank everyone for their hard work and sacrifices..."

"I guarantee that after this [Awakening Ritual], everyone will be able to step into a brand new world and transcend the shackles of mortals!"

Tenma Sakurako walked to the altar, then turned around with a foolish smile on her face.

"Then, let's begin our [ritual]!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a phantom figure beside her merged into her body, its eyes changing drastically, and its aura becoming even more sinister.

What exactly is the ritual?

"Is this some kind of Evil Cult?!"