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"Shiori, can you hear me? Choose 3!"
After receiving Kotori's instructions, Shiori felt more confident in answering Kurumi's questions and said:
"Let's go check out the cafeteria and the convenience store first!"
Kurumi pretended not to hear and nodded with a smile.
The two arrived at the convenience store, and Shiori began to introduce the products one by one. Unfortunately, Kurumi was not Tohka, a spirit that could be easily subdued with just soybean flour bread.
On the other side of the school, Mo Li was using his clairvoyance to observe Shiori's every move.
They actually chose the cafeteria directly; that's really the style of Ratatosk. It's a pity they wasted such a good spot on the rooftop.
"Mo Li, Mo Li, where's the show? I didn't see anything."
"Sorry, sorry, I forgot that Tohka can't see. Come with me."
"Huh, what is this?!"
Tohka pouted angrily. After school, Mo Li dragged her to the school rooftop, saying there was some good show to watch. But when they got there, there was nothing there, only Mo Li entertaining himself.
Mo Li apologized repeatedly and promised it would be a big show. Without saying another word, she pulled Shi Xiang downstairs.
He had this famous scene firmly etched in his mind, and even after so long, Mo Li still remembered it.
The two ran to a corner, and Mo Li signaled Shi Xiang to be quiet. She quietly peeked out to check the distance, but bumped into Origami's head.
"Tobiichi-kun, what are you doing here?"
"That's exactly what I wanted to ask. What are you and Tohka doing here after school?"
"Is that even a question? A new storm... no, a new elf has appeared, how could I not come?"
"The reason is the same as above: to protect Shiori-san!"
Mo Li and Origami looked into each other's eyes, and after a brief moment of silence, they clasped hands together.
Tohka looked at the two of them with a blank expression. When she saw their hands clasped together, she quickly stepped forward, pushed Origami away, and shielded Moli behind her.
Mo Li smiled and patted Tohka's head, then said to Origami:
"Since we share the same interests, I suggest we act together!"
"I agree, but only this once."
Mo Li didn't reply. He activated his Mangekyou Sharingan and instantly pulled the three of them into the Kamui dimension.
Even if it's stalking, Mo Li will follow openly and honestly. Although the other party can't see him and they are not in the same space, this is my ninja way... cough cough, my nature.
Origami, being in the Kamui Space for the first time, was so shocked that she froze on the spot, speechless.
The communicator was unusable, and no signal could be sent. Origami Tobiichi's gaze towards Mo Li changed instantly.
Origami's wary gaze was utterly insignificant to Mo Li. People in this world couldn't understand ninjutsu, let alone a bloodline limit like the Sharingan.
In this world, the path is based on technology, and the only ones who can be considered occultists are a few magicians and elves, but the main device is still the CRUnit display device.
"Where exactly is this place? And who are you?"
"I told you long ago that I am the Demon King, but you just deceived yourselves and refused to believe it."
"Teach me, teach me this trick."
"Don't even think about it. You don't have the talent, nor the bloodline!"
Mo Li immediately refused Origami's request. So much time had passed, why was this guy still so stubborn?
Origami didn't expect Mo Li to agree, and turned her head away with a "tsk," still unwilling to give up.
Mo Li is the only person Origami has ever seen who can defeat a Pokémon. Mana is indeed very strong, but Origami believes that she would not last three moves against Mo Li.
Especially with these unpredictable abilities, Mana's chances of winning are nowhere near Origami's.
Just as Origami was about to delve deeper, Shiori's voice came from outside:
"Kurumi, are you even listening to me?"
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I got a little too engrossed in looking at Shiori's profile."
Kurumi winked at Shiori a few times, and Shiori immediately took a few steps back, stammering and unable to speak, her heart beginning to pound uncontrollably.
Shiori's face (Wang Li's) began to flush slightly, and Kotori's voice suddenly came through the earphones.
"Big sister, you can't let yourself be seduced! Cheer up!"
"I'm sorry, but how should I deal with this next?"
Shiori whispered to Kotori for help; it was also the first time Kotori had encountered such a troublesome spirit.
Normally, people like Tohka and Yoshino are naive and inexperienced, and at most, they can only adapt to human life like Nia.
Kurumi was clearly far superior to them, possessing a great deal of common sense, which even the veteran driver Ratatoskr found hard to handle, let alone the inexperienced Shiori.
"This is a completely different type of elf from the past."
"This is a rare opportunity. I'd like to gather more information and maybe even find out something about Mo Li."
"Commander, you seem to be paying special attention to that Mo Li lately."
"Hey, did I? Don't, don't overthink it. It was just to keep him from getting in my way, that's all."
Chapter 87 I'm Just a Demon King Passing By
Shiori and Kurumi left the restaurant and continued walking towards other places.
"Um, Kurumi-kun, speaking of which, what did you mean by 'spirit' this morning?"
"Hehehe, Shiori-san is really cute. Even now, she still asks such a silly question."
Kurumi swayed slightly, gradually approaching Shiori, and whispered in her ear:
"Shiori-kun knows very well, doesn't she? There are many spirits living around you, aren't there?"
Why do you know so much about me?
"There's nothing I can do. I promised someone I wouldn't tell anyone else!"
After Kurumi finished speaking, the first person Shiori thought of was Mo Li. Mo Li was just too mysterious, having secretly contacted countless people, and Kurumi had also confirmed that the two knew each other.
Since Kurumi had already said it was a secret, Shiori didn't press the matter further. For some reason, Shiori always felt a sense of tension around Kurumi and dared not look her in the eye.
Seeing Shiori's shy expression, Kurumi couldn't help but laugh and continued to approach her, saying:
"There's only one thing I can tell you right now: I've been thinking about you ever since I found out about Shiori, so I'm very happy to be with you like this now."
"Hey, that..."
"So, Shiori-san, I have a request for you, Shiori-san. Can you listen to me?"
"Uh, yes, that's fine!"
Shiori blushed and turned her head away, not daring to look Kurumi in the eye, her heart pounding wildly.
Kurumi was cornered against the wall, revealing her left eye as Zafkiel, and time was spinning wildly.
Shiori's eyes widened at the sight, and a very ominous feeling welled up inside her.
"So, could you be my time?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a dark shadow appeared on the ground between the two of them. Kurumi finally revealed her true form. Shiori's physique is special, and after absorbing it, she can have a lot of time.
Just as Shiori was about to run away, several fair arms sprang up from the ground and grabbed her legs tightly, making it impossible for her to break free.
"Kurumi, if you do this, Mo Li will not let you off the hook."
"Oh dear, you don't need to worry about that. Didn't Mo Lijun say he wouldn't get involved?"
Shiori felt her body falling and began to struggle frantically, trying to get rid of the shadow, but as more and more arms appeared, Shiori was unable to move her entire body.
Left with no other option, Shiori had to ask her sister Kotori on Fraxinus for help:
"Kotori, think of something quick! If this keeps up, I'm going to die!"
"Ahhh, I know! Just stall for time somewhere, I'll figure something out!"
Kotori's anxious voice came through the earphones, and she finally understood why Mo Li had chosen to stand by and do nothing this time.
No wonder the data shows that Kurumi is the most evil spirit. Sending Shiori to seal her is like throwing a lamb to the slaughter.
Kotori admitted that she had been careless this time, assuming that all the spirits were like Tohka and Yoshino, which was her fault.
"Haven't you found any trace of Mo Li yet?"
"No, previous records show that Mo Li and Shi Xiang disappeared immediately after coming down from the rooftop."
"Damn it, he must know something, so he's deliberately hiding. That bastard!"
Kotori slammed her hand on the screen on the table. Why? Why weren't you there when I needed your help?
Following Kotori's suggestion, Shiori kept looking for topics to talk about, trying to stall for time.
Kurumi simply smiled in response. At this moment, Shiori had already merged half of her body into the shadows, and it wouldn't be long before she became one with Kurumi.
"Sister, there's no other way, we have to do this!"
Kotori murmured softly that for Shiori's safety, she would transform back into a spirit and fight Kurumi to the death.
She couldn't bear to watch Shiori die before her eyes, just like what happened five years ago.
Kotori lowered her head, preparing to channel her spiritual energy back, when Murasame Reine's voice suddenly rang out:
"Kotori, something's happened! Look!"
Upon hearing the sound, Kotori quickly looked up at the screen and saw the figures of Moli, Tohka, and Origami appear before her, like heroes.
Kotori breathed a sigh of relief and plopped down on the ground, as if everything would be resolved as long as Mo Li appeared, and she wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
"Oh dear, didn't Mo Lijun (ajfc) agree not to get involved?"
"Eh, did I say I was going to get involved? I'm just a demon king passing by, but..."
Mo Li glanced at the origami beside her, the meaning of which was self-evident: I can only take care of myself; I can't control others.
Origami had already donned the display device, gripped her lightsaber tightly, and looked at Kurumi with a wary expression.
During her conversation with Mana Takamiya, Origami learned about Kurumi's dangerous level. Although Mana had killed her countless times, Kurumi would reappear here without restraint the next day.
Having personally killed ten thousand people, the most evil spirit Tokisaki Kurumi couldn't help but take this battle very seriously.
Kurumi understood what Mo Li meant. She gently tapped her chin with her slender, white index finger, tilted her head, and looked as if she was thinking or troubled about something.
"I see. So, Tobiichi-san, are you confident you can save Shiori-san?"
"Whether it can be saved or not, we'll only know after trying!"
Following the instructions that Takamiya Mana had once taught her, Origami wielded her lightsaber and slashed at Kurumi.
Fortunately, it was after school and the students had all gone home, so no one heard the commotion. Origami was able to unleash her full power and engage in battle with Kurumi.
Kurumi dodged Origami's attack with a quick leap, and looking at Origami's hateful and disgusted eyes, praised her:
"Hmm, not bad eye. I just don't know if you have the ability."
Origami didn't reply to Kurumi's taunts; she just kept slashing at Kurumi with her lightsaber.
Kurumi didn't even activate her spirit armor before dodging Origami's attack with a few quick movements.
"Aaaaaaah, I'm going to die, I'm going to die!"
"It's so noisy! Can't you be quiet for a second?!"
Only Shiori's head remained outside, and she kept shouting loudly, which annoyed Mo Li.
Mo Li gave Tohka a look, and Tohka reluctantly came to Shiori and gently pulled her out of the shadows.
"Phew~ Thank you so much, I would have died if it weren't for you."
While panting heavily, Shiori didn't forget to express her gratitude. If Mo Li hadn't appeared, she might have really been finished today. Little did she know that there were quite a few people protecting her in the shadows.
Mo Li keenly observed that there was a mosaic-like object before he came out.
But when Mo Li appeared, the mosaic instantly disappeared. Luckily, Kurumi didn't see it, otherwise, the outcome of the battle would have been uncertain.
Upon witnessing this scene, Kurumi couldn't help but give Mo Li a resentful look and complained:
"Didn't we agree not to participate? Mo Lijun, you big liar!"
"There's no other way. If she dies, no one will cook for me anymore. I have to be responsible as a customer."