Dainobya's Magic-Penetration Staff (Not Really)
Kato Megumi didn't hesitate for long before making up her mind.
Whether it's her everyday experiences or the quietly changing world, everything is urging her forward.
"Then we'll see how much potential you have."
Hasegawa Izumi nodded.
Although the requirements for the personal guard are different from those for the Daoist couples, they cannot be treated casually.
Otherwise, if any character could easily break through, then things would be no different from before.
It's already very late.
So Hasegawa Izumi told her to go back first and come back tomorrow mentally prepared.
By the afternoon of the second day.
He didn't join any clubs and chose to go home early.
Meanwhile, everyone in the Far East Magic Society learned the whole story.
"Are you an idiot?! How could you do something like this? You're practically inviting a wolf into the house!"
Natsukawa Masuzu stood to the side, sulking.
"Before doing something like this, couldn't you have discussed it with us first Little Dot?"
Nibuya Morika said, suppressing her voice.
"What Dekumori does doesn't need your approval, Death."
Dekomori Sanae retorted sharply.
"Master! Look at these two heartless bastards! They tried to weld the car doors shut as soon as they got in."
She stood next to Takanashi Rikka, pointing at the two of them with a disdainful expression.
That's not what we meant.
The two looked over, but the people around them remained silent.
Dekomori Sanae pouted, crouched down with her hands covering her head in a defensive posture, and said, "I have my reasons, Dekumori, don't go too far! Death!"
"Servant, actually, it's enough for us to teach that person; there's no need to trouble the Sage at all."
Takanashi Rikka then spoke.
"Then now I..."
"Forget it, it's too late to back out now."
"That's right."
"Alright, stop worrying unnecessarily. Maybe the other party won't pass the test."
Take the tram back.
When Hasegawa Izumi arrived home, someone was already waiting for him in the courtyard.
"Wow, you're here pretty fast. Looks like your attitude is more proactive than it appears."
He said it in a lighthearted, joking tone.
"I cherish this opportunity, and I want to change myself."
After returning home, Kato Megumi thought about it carefully and was encouraged by her friends, which completely changed her mindset.
"Then, tell me about your story and your current situation."
"From childhood to adulthood, I've always had a very low profile, so I'm often ignored. Even my parents frequently forget to make my lunchbox, leaving me hungry..."
Let's start with her calmly recounting a story that can only be described as a tale of blood and tears.
"You've worked so hard, so how about now?"
"Now, I feel my problem is getting more and more serious. Not only do my old friends often ignore my existence, but even my comments and any of my actions are ignored... This can't be considered 'being invisible,' right?"
"That's right, your true ability is to 'erasure your own existence,' but because you can't control your subconscious, your ability has been out of control from the beginning, which is why you feel yourself gradually being isolated from the world."
Hasegawa Izumi reveals the truth about his abilities.
Compared to the visual invisibility that everyone is familiar with, this conceptual ability can be considered the most advanced version.
In other words, in terms of potential ability alone, the girl undoubtedly possesses a huge innate advantage.
"So that's how it is."
Kato Megumi suddenly realized what was happening, and everything became clear to her in an instant.
"So your first step in training is to change your subconscious mind to the point where you can freely control the on/off state of your abilities, which is not easy for you."
He spoke earnestly.
Long-established subconscious behaviors and habits are difficult to change; this is what is meant by "old habits die hard."
But if she doesn't overcome this hurdle, the girl will eventually self-destruct; this is the price that power brings.
"Please teach me, teacher."
Kato Megumi understood immediately.
"You're pretty perceptive."
Hasegawa Izumi was somewhat surprised by her reaction, then smiled.
"It would take a considerable amount of time to change your subconscious using ordinary methods, but I don't have that much patience, so this time I'll use a more drastic approach."
"Kato, let's meet in our dreams."
Kato Megumi felt the boy's face gradually blurring, and then everything went black...
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Chapter 56 The Magic-Piercing Staff of Nibuya (Not Really)
Kato Megumi had a dream, a very, very long dream.
In her dream, her daily life remained unchanged; her presence was still very faint, and she was easily overlooked.
This symptom became increasingly severe after she entered high school, until one day, she ceased to exist in the world.
Even her close friends and family have forgotten her, as if she never existed in this world, and the world continues on its own.
[If this continues...]
Will I disappear?
[It seems that even if they disappeared, no one would care, and no one would be affected.]
As she thought this, her eyes grew increasingly confused and lost.
"Miss, you seem quite troubled."
"If you'd like, I can help you."
Suddenly, a greeting came from above.
She looked up and saw that the boy was backlit, so she couldn't see his face or expression, but he gave off a very warm feeling.
"Good."
She thought about it and decided to accept the other person's kindness.
To the girl at this moment, the boy before her was undoubtedly special, because only in his eyes did she see herself.
But no matter how her emotions fluctuated, her expression remained calm.
Tell me, what's bothering you?
"Is it bothering me? Yes, it is... I have a low profile. Apart from you, no one else pays attention to me anymore."
"Then let's increase our visibility."
"So what should I do?"
"It's like becoming more individualistic, having eye-catching attributes, and drawing attention to yourself; this will enhance your sense of presence."
"What you're saying is so troublesome."
"I don't find it troublesome at all, so why should you find it troublesome! Now let me teach you how to make your presence felt."
She spent some time alone with him, creating a world just for the two of them.
During this process, the boy became increasingly important to her, but her sense of presence remained unchanged.
Until that day came.
The boy could no longer see her.
Surprisingly, the boy was aware of her presence and kept searching, searching and searching...
She was genuinely moved, and a certain emotion took root in her heart, accumulating to its peak, which led her to take a brave step and embrace the past.
"Found you."
The boy looked at her as she reappeared and said happily.
"Yes, it's been found."
"Then... this dream should come to an end."
Kato Megumi's eyes snapped open, only to be met with an unfamiliar ceiling.
"I... just fell asleep?"
Everything in the dream faded as her consciousness returned; she had forgotten the experience of the dream, only the tear stains at the corners of her eyes seemed to indicate the awakening that had once surged within her.
"Kukuku, you have finally awakened from the long night..."
Beside her, a cute girl she didn't recognize said something that left her completely bewildered.
"Now that you have passed the test and become a member of my My other half guard, you are now one of us on the same path. So let me teach you a lesson: I am Resis·Vi·Felicity·Kou, the great True Ancestor Vampire. As the weak, you should have reverence for the strong!"
Kōko struck a pose and spouted nonsense.
"The name is a bit long... I can't remember it."
Kato Megumi paused for a moment before speaking.
Kōko: "..."
This guy must have done it on purpose; Ability User don't have such bad memories!
"Just call me True Ancestor!"
So she continued to put on airs.
"True Ancestor..."
Kato Megumi hesitated for a moment, then decided to give in to the child's wish.
"You don't have to be so respectful to others, not even my Little Sister."
Hasegawa Izumi suddenly appeared.
"Dude, you're so annoying!"
Kōko's face fell.
"As my personal guard, you should at least have some class. No one is more senior than you."
He ignored his Little Sister's displeasure and continued.
"I've got it."
Kato Megumi nodded.
Did I pass the test?
"Of course, your mind and body have caught up with your abilities."