Chapter 10: Let’s Get Rowdy!
“…”
The three members of the Circle of Light looked down at their legs, which refused to move, and remained silent.
Chikari Makoto’s acting was a bit over the top.
As an actress, she wasn’t quite up to par, especially compared to Natsuba Hanae, a true Oscar-worthy performer.
After all, Natsuba Hanae’s life at the Natsuba estate was spent either acting or preparing to act.
Her usual disguise was that of an obedient, gentle, and soft-spoken young lady.
And it was precisely because of Chikari Makoto’s exaggerated performance that the third member of the Circle of Light, always the cautious one, became suspicious.
“Big Bro, isn’t it strange for two women to suddenly appear in the forest in the middle of the night? Could there be something…”
“It’s fine.”
The pockmarked man gave a confident smile, further highlighting his role as a minor villain.
Reality was often stranger than fiction.
What was so strange about two women appearing at night?
Nowadays, ordinary people often livestreamed from deep within mountains and forests for attention.
If they happened to capture a supernatural being on camera, their popularity would skyrocket.
After all, under normal circumstances, ordinary people never saw supernatural beings, because those who did usually ended up dead.
This further fueled the curiosity of ordinary people who wanted to witness the supernatural.
Most supernatural users looked down on the meager profits of livestreaming, so naturally, some ordinary people, driven by profit, took on this job.
The leader of the Circle of Light was thinking along these lines.
He said in a low voice,
“Don’t worry, Third. I don’t sense any supernatural fluctuations from them, and the thing inside me isn’t reacting either.”
“They’re clearly ordinary people.”
As a supernatural user, he wouldn’t just toy with ordinary people.
He could even kill them right here. As long as he wasn’t caught red-handed, there wouldn’t be any consequences.
Even if there was sufficient evidence proving he was the killer, the Blissful Truth religion would cover for him.
Ultimately, the Circle of Light was established by the Blissful Truth religion to handle their dirty work. Most of its members were ordinary followers used as a facade.
And the other part, like them…
Were supernatural users with criminal records or those on the run, given new identities by the Blissful Truth religion so they could live in the light.
Of course, this new life wasn’t free.
The Blissful Truth religion had planted something inside the leader’s body.
If any of the three betrayed them, it would activate.
However, this thing also had a benefit. According to the Blissful Truth religion, if activated voluntarily, it would significantly enhance their power, increasing their physical strength by a whole rank!
As a C-rank, increasing a rank meant reaching B-rank, a whole new level of superiority, officially joining the elite among supernatural users.
“Boom———!!!!”
Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed from the distance.
The five people instantly turned their attention towards the sound.
In the dark night, a mushroom cloud of white smoke rose, and a powerful shockwave rippled outwards, creating a fierce gale that rustled the leaves violently.
The elite-level supernatural being and the Nenba branch had encountered each other and begun to fight!
And their clash was a spectacular one.
Such intense power couldn’t be produced by a minor skill.
Seeing this, Natsuba Hanae’s red eyes flickered, and the feigned terror on her face vanished, replaced by coldness.
She looked at Chikari Makoto, who was still hugging herself, and said softly,
“Makoto, it’s not time for acting anymore.”
“Kill them quickly.”
Her focus tonight was on the main material for the Umbrella Sword and her plan for the Nenba branch.
Dealing with the Circle of Light was merely an act of her rare, fleeting kindness.
Chikari Makoto: “…”
She rolled her eyes again.
Honestly, who was the one who started the acting in the first place?
But…
Mom was always right!
Chikari Makoto remembered a time a few years ago when she had suggested something completely opposite to what her mom wanted. Mom had said it was good to have different opinions.
Then, her training load for that month mysteriously tripled.
Of course, she gradually understood the reasoning behind it.
In an organization, subordinates shouldn’t question their superiors. An organization didn’t need two voices, even if both decisions were correct.
Otherwise, it would lead to chaos.
Chikari Makoto took a deep breath and looked directly at the three members of the Circle of Light.
Tonight, she had to perform well in front of Mom and show her what she was capable of.
Chikari Makoto assumed a strange, rhythmic stance, her legs spread apart, her eyes sharp and focused like a golden eagle circling in the sky, surveying its prey, preparing to strike.
Her lips parted slightly as she murmured,
“Thousand Feathers Style.”
The leader of the Circle of Light still hadn’t grasped the gravity of the situation. He laughed heartily.
“Second, Third, did you hear what those two women said?”
“They want to ‘deal’ with us?”
“That’s the funniest joke I’ve ever…”
Thump———!!
The leader’s heart skipped a beat. He froze, then a chill ran down his spine. A primal fear surged through him, and he began to tremble uncontrollably.
Like a mouse on the ground, stared down by a golden eagle in the sky.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
“Impossible! Impossible! Impossible!”
“I’m a C-rank power user!”
His eyes were fixed on Chikari Makoto, and he saw her lips move again, murmuring another word.
Then, she vanished.
He immediately searched for her, but then her belated whisper reached his right ear.
“Die!”
Years of combat experience allowed him to react instantly. He clenched his right hand into a fist, muscles bulging, ripping his tight clothing, veins popping out.
He fiercely punched towards his right!
However, he saw those burning golden eyes in the darkness glance down, effortlessly dodging his full-powered attack.
Then, that clear and pleasant female voice rang out again.
“Thousand Feathers Style.”
“—Storm Dance.”
A powerful cyclone of swirling, intense golden energy gathered around her right fist.
A perfect fusion of Qi and Ijishin.
The corner of Chikari Makoto’s mouth curled upwards, and she tightened her fist.
Her hips like a bow, her arm like the string, her fist like the arrow, all three united as she struck.
Aiming directly for his face!
“Bang———!!”
The resounding echo lingered.
The silent night was about to get rowdy.
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