Chapter 355

Someone nearby remarked.

But nobody paid any attention to her.

"Let's go, instead of guessing here, let's go and see for ourselves."

Eriri lifted her chin and leaped down from the height.

Eriri seems really excited.

Fujiwara Chika exclaimed "Huh?" and then saw an even smaller figure following closely behind.

"Kōko...?"

The reason is simple: Eriri, like Kōko, usually only encounters wandering spirits and ghosts among the extraordinary beings she encounters. She has never experienced the thrilling adventures that others have gone through, and her curiosity about the unknown takes over.

Moreover, even if they encounter danger now, they have a guardian angel by their side, so they are naturally more willing to try.

"Let's go too."

As Hasegawa Izumi spoke, she released her spiritual power, enveloping the Fujiwara sisters and causing them to fall from the height with her.

Then, the group slowly followed the crowd ahead.

On Hito Island, a huge exhibition hall that began construction several months ago.

Today, it has finally opened to the public.

People entered the venue one after another, their eyes fixed intently on the stage.

Behind that curtain, today's main event is about to begin.

In the darkness.

Several voices were exchanging information.

Is everything ready?

"It's ready, Your Excellency. Just give the order, and the sacrificial ritual will begin!"

"How many Ability User have arrived?"

"I'm not sure, but judging from the amount of spiritual energy I sensed, the conditions have been met."

"Alright! Now it's our turn to step in! Let's give our final performance to please the gods!"

A few seconds later, under everyone's watchful eyes, the red curtain was slowly drawn back.

The phones and cameras below were all pointed at the figure that appeared before everyone's eyes: a young man who looked to be around thirty years old and unremarkable.

However, the ceremonial robes he was wearing immediately drew everyone's attention.

Surprisingly, the person hosting this 'alien revelation' conference was actually a clergyman.

Volume 4: 54 Some people see it as a joke, while others look in the mirror.

"Maria, do you think that 'alien' really exists? It sounds like a hoax, doesn't it?"

"Young Lady, if it were before, I would definitely have thought it was a lie, but now, that's another story."

"That's true... These days, all sorts of Demons and Monsters are appearing, so aliens don't seem so impressive anymore. Well, I'm actually quite curious to see what aliens will be like."

"Then, Young Lady, let's sit in the front seats..."

On the way, Mikadoin Nagi was talking to her maid Maria when her expression suddenly changed, and she looked at a group of people approaching from not far away.

A combination of a handsome man and beautiful girls would attract attention anywhere, but that's not what she noticed.

"Hmm? Why does this feel so familiar? I think I've seen that guy somewhere before."

She frowned, rubbed her temples with her fingers, closed her eyes, and tried to recall any trace of the other person in her mind.

Although I don't know why, this feeling is very urgent and very important to me.

"Hey, isn't that Young Master Quan?"

Maria turned her head and looked over, slightly surprised.

"Wait... who are you talking about?"

"Young Master Izumi, it's Young Master Izumi, the one from the Hasegawa family. Although he only met the Young Lady once, she has never forgotten him."

"Ha... Se... Kawa... Izumi!?"

In that instant, it was as if a seal in Mikadoin Nagi's mind was being broken. Suddenly, childhood memories flooded her mind, and she awkwardly uttered the name. Her expression instantly changed from confusion to anger, and her hair stood on end like a Super Saiyan.

"Um?"

In the midst of a bustling crowd, such sounds are easily drowned out, but for the girls whose hearing has become exceptional, they are as conspicuous as fireflies in the dark.

The girls all looked in the direction of the sound, their expressions changing slightly.

They wanted to see who dared to be so disrespectful as to call this sacred name!

Among the crowd, a cute blonde girl with blue eyes stood out; she was as petite as Kōko.

"I've finally seen you again! Hasegawa!"

The other person looked excited and pointed a finger at us.

They almost thought it would be another touching reunion story, but it seems quite the opposite.

"Oh, it's Sanzenin... and Miss Maria too."

Hasegawa Izumi turned her head and said lightly.

He recognized the girl at a glance, because she looked almost exactly the same as before, except that she had grown a little taller.

"Sanzenin?"

This surname elicited a reaction from others.

In Tou-ei, this surname is very rare, making it easy for them to guess the identity of the girl in front of them— the Young Lady of the Mikadoin family, one of the four major financial groups.

Mikadoin Nagi rushed over, followed closely by her maid.

"Young Master Izumi, it's been a long time... And these ladies, are they the Young Lady from the Sawamura family, Shinomiya Family, Natsukawa Family, and Fujiwara Family? I'm Maria, the Young Lady's personal maid."

Maria bowed slightly in greeting, very politely.

"Hello, Miss Maria."

The others didn't keep a straight face either, and responded.

Then, everyone turned their attention to the side.

"Got you again, you bastard!"

"The grudge I inflicted on you years ago, I'll make you pay for it all now!"

"You idiot Hasegawa, if you kneel down and beg for mercy right now, I might consider forgiving you!"

The talkative Blonde Haired Girl, clenching her fists, yelled at someone, venting her dissatisfaction.

"This guy..."

"It needs a good talking to."

"How dare you speak to the Lord Sage like that!"

"Even Sawamura isn't this barbaric."

"Don't talk nonsense about me!"

The girls were all resentful and dissatisfied.

"I'm so sorry, Young Lady, you've caused us so much trouble..."

Maria felt slightly embarrassed and could only apologize repeatedly.

"You're still the same as before, like a little kid."

Hasegawa Izumi looked down at the girl and simply made a sharp comment.

This statement has a double meaning; it refers to both physical appearance and personality.

"You... you... you!"

Mikadoin Nagi was stunned by the attack and couldn't utter a word as she pointed at him.

No matter how many words you say, nothing is as effective as a single, direct sentence.

"Young Lady, you should tone it down a bit in public... Besides, you should be happy to reunite with your friends after so long."

Seeing that everyone around them was looking at them, Maria quickly leaned closer and whispered in her ear.

"We're not friends!"

Mikadoin Nagi gritted her teeth.

She would never forget the humiliation he inflicted on her!

She, the dignified Young Lady of the Sanzenin Academy, was actually tricked and had her lollipop stolen!

She refuses to acknowledge those childhood memories.

"Young Master Quan, shall we talk as we walk?"

Maria turned her head and gave a gentle smile.

"Good."

The group resumed their journey.

The two members of the Mikadoin family walked on the other side.

Hasegawa Izumi was bombarded with questions from the girls about the entanglement between the two.

This kind of scene had happened many times before, so he handled it quite well.

He succinctly summarized it in one sentence:

[When we met as kids, I thought she was really annoying, so I just teased her a bit; it all boils down to 'snatching her lollipop'.]

These words didn't make the girls jealous; instead, they felt a little sorry for the Young Lady of the Mikadoin family.

This was the first time they had ever heard such a memory.

"Izumi-chan, you're still as wicked as ever."

Fujiwara Chika muttered a complaint under her breath.

The others nodded silently in agreement.

Soon, led by Maria, the group entered the venue and took up good positions at the front, which was undoubtedly a better spot compared to the many people who stood outside watching the screen.

"Miss Maria, thank you for bringing us here."

On behalf of everyone Nibuya Morika expressed her gratitude.

"It's nothing, this kind of thing is easy for you anyway."

Maria responded with a smile.

"By the way, Young Master Quan, did you come here specifically for this purpose?"

She changed the subject.

"No, I just happened to be on vacation nearby, so I came to check it out."

Hasegawa Izumi gave a reply.

"That's a real pity. I thought Young Master Quan came here specifically to meet with Young Lady..."

"How could that be! I don't need his attention!"

Mikadoin Nagi crossed her arms and said arrogantly.

The maid's next words immediately made her face turn bright red.

"It seems the Young Lady is quite fond of Young Master Quan."

"No, that's not it! I just hate him, that awful guy!"