Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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I'm so sorry, I really am!

But on the surface, Dou Tang still looked curious and asked, "So, what else? By the way, is there anything else you can tell me about the witch you know?"

"Hehe, Kiryu-kun is just concerned about his little sister, what a good brother." Kume Chika wondered what Toudou looked like in her eyes, and chuckled twice, flicking her hair.

"I asked that shrine maiden, and she said that the ability to absorb spirits is innate, but it can be protected from vengeful spirits and other evil spirits through prayer and blessings. Kiryu-kun, would you like to take your sister to try it?"

Can evil spirits really be blocked? If so, could Huaiyin live a normal life?

That way, even if the Crown game ends, she won't have to rely on herself to survive.

But will the witch discover that she is a Fall Bean? Perhaps they have other ways of recognizing someone's extraordinary abilities, so we can't just agree rashly.

"I'll think about it. Once Huaiyin decides to come to school, I'll introduce her to Kume."

In the end, Dou Tang gave an ambiguous answer.

“That’s fine then.” Chinatsu Kume replied. “So, does Kiryu-kun have any intention of contacting the shrine maiden? That might help Kiryu-kun get rid of the trouble caused by the resentment.”

...That's really kind of you.

“No need. As long as Huaiyin’s constitution isn’t resolved, the resentment in my body won’t lessen. There’s no need to see that shrine maiden right now.” Dou Tang bowed slightly. “However, thank you for thinking of me so much, Kume-kun.”

"No, I'm just really curious. After all, I've never heard of vengeful spirits or anything like that before! I always thought they were just urban legends!"

Chinatsu Kume smiled. It has to be said that her seemingly feisty but actually very kind temperament is very... unique. She tossed one side of her hair, and her sparkling star-shaped earrings were shining. The sun wasn't harsh today, but her skin seemed to have a faint, rosy glow.

Her innocent, goofy smile made her look incredibly cute.

However, Dou Tang didn't react to this. He just sat there drinking his juice, staring at her intently with clear eyes.

He was completely oblivious to the rudeness in his gaze, which made Chinatsu Kume feel a little uncomfortable. She held her lunchbox and ate her meal with feigned composure, glancing up at the tall man every now and then.

After getting to know Toudou, his deep eyes took on a special meaning in Kume Chinatsu's heart. She didn't realize that this was just an interest that arose from meeting an ordinary person who could also talk about the supernatural, but rather felt that it was a special feeling that belonged to Kiryu Toudou.

Some people dared not meet his gaze. Before, it was because of fear, but what was it because of now?

Unable to find an answer, Chinatsu Kume looked up again, but suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

Above the stairwell, under the blue sky and white clouds, a white coat was fluttering, as if a person who was completely transparent was standing there, and the only piece of clothing he was wearing was fluttering in the wind.

She recognized the white coat; it was the same one worn by the figure that had been floating on campus that night—a different, eerie garment from the blood-stained robes of the vengeful spirit.

And now, it's even broad daylight!

What is that? What is it doing there? How long has it been floating there? Is it following me?

Haven't I gotten rid of these things yet?!

"what!"

An uncontrollable fear surged up

Her heart pounded, and the lunchbox in her hand fell to the ground. Terrified, she screamed and fell backward, retreating continuously.

Dou Tang frowned, jumped up, flipped over and leaped off the wall, leaving a footprint on the wall. He then jumped out and landed directly in front of Kume Chinatsu.

He quickly crouched down, shielding Chinatsu Kume behind him. These reactions were entirely instinctive. Then he looked in the direction where Chinatsu Kume had been looking.

The top of the stairwell was empty; there was nothing there.

Kume Chinatsu was breathing rapidly. In the instant that Dou Tang pounced on her, the white dress on the rooftop vanished into thin air and disappeared by the time Dou Tang turned around.

"What did you see? What happened?" Dou Tang asked without turning his head, still wary of the rooftop.

"I..." Kume Chinatsu hesitated to speak.

"Don't rush, tell me slowly." Dou Tang had seen many witnesses during his previous exorcisms and had even helped these people as a passerby, so he was not flustered at all.

"No...it's nothing, I was probably just hallucinating." Kume Chinatsu took two deep breaths and replied, "Thank you, Kiryu-kun...I'm fine now."

But she knew that it was probably not a hallucination or anything like that. She was always carefree and the evil spirit that had just appeared was definitely the one she had encountered before. But why did it disappear in an instant?

...It couldn't be because Kiryu-kun was standing in front of him, could it?

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Chapter 28 A wicked woman with ulterior motives?

Dou Tang frowned and remained vigilant for a while. Only after confirming that he sensed nothing unusual did he slowly leave Kume Chika and return to his seat.

The only signal of resentment in my perception had just subsided.

It seems that the skull on the rooftop is indeed something special, but if it was just meant to scare Chinatsu Kume, it really picked a good time to run into trouble.

They ran right into Dou Tang.

This also suggests that the vengeful spirit represented by that skull may not be the same as the previous vengeful spirit in blood-stained clothes. It was unaware of Dou Tang's power and was quite audacious.

In the eyes of many vengeful spirits, even Dou Tang in his normal human form is filled with a dazzling, dark pink light. That light is released from the depths of his soul, which is an instinctive fear for ordinary vengeful spirits, and an extremely dangerous signal for stronger evil spirits.

Sometimes, Lu Zizhen would give him some cringeworthy nicknames, such as "evil spirit of evil" or "walking hell."

Based on what he did, it's quite fitting.

Kume Chinatsu glanced at the top floor with lingering fear, then looked at Dou Tang. She had clearly seen Dou Tang's skills just now, and she was somewhat surprised.

Can an average person jump more than two meters by pushing off a wall? Kiryu-kun is amazing!

No wonder he was able to protect his sister from evil spirits! He's really amazing!

You must have worked incredibly hard behind the scenes, dear Kiryu-kun!

I wonder if Dou Tang would scold him for overthinking if he heard these words.

Dou Tang looked at her strangely and asked, "Kume-kun, what exactly did you see just now?"

Chinatsu Kume waved her hand: "No, it's nothing..."

Seeing that Kume Chika insisted on saying this, Tou Tang didn't bother to ask further, and besides, he already knew what was going on.

After finishing her meal, still shaken, Kume Chinatsu wanted to pull Dou Tang away from the rooftop. She was worried about leaving Dou Tang alone on the rooftop, in case that person in the white coat appeared again.

And if it weren't for Kiryu-kun, would I have been controlled like that night? You know, when you're controlled, you can't break free on your own; you can only be controlled by the vengeful spirit.

And this is the top floor.

Thinking about this, Chinatsu Kume felt another wave of fear.

And so, the two of them went downstairs and spent the entire lunch break together, which surprised the whole class, but Dou Tang didn't care.

After school, Chinatsu Kume quickly disappeared because she had rehearsal, and Tou Tang also went home. After arriving home, he called Lu Zizhen.

Lu Zizhen's family.

The room lights were on, as was the bathroom light, and the open door released waves of dampness.

Lu Zizhen walked out of the bathroom wearing only a white short-sleeved shirt, her bare feet on the floor, and a thin brass chain in her hand.

Another woman with waist-length hair, whose face was obscured, followed behind her. A thin brass chain was hidden in the veil of black hair around her neck, firmly fastened to her neck.

She picked up her phone from the table, plopped down in a chair, crossed her legs to hide her messy, wet shirt, and answered the call.

"Hey, what's up? I'm busy right now."

Dou Tang on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then said, "If you're not available, then forget it."

"No, how could I not have time for your business?" Lu Zizhen glanced at the evil woman who was standing obediently in front of him, waved his hand, and released the brass chain in his hand. The evil woman then obediently took a step back.

Since that night, Lu Zizhen has entered into a relationship with the evil spirit in front of her that is both cooperative and enslaved.

She wanted to use this evil spirit to uncover things that Dou Tang didn't want her to know. This woman, with her insatiable curiosity, would never allow Dou Tang to keep anything from her.

Moreover, the temptation of Fall Guys was too strong. It wasn't that she coveted the power, but rather that she simply couldn't suppress her curiosity.

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Upon hearing Lu Zizhen's words, Dou Tang continued, "I found the skull where the vengeful spirit resides. It appeared in front of me at noon today, along with Kume Chinatsu. I feel that the vengeful spirit is very strange. Let's go to the school again tonight."

Lu Zizhen smiled, scrutinized the respectful evil spirit before her, and waved again.

The evil woman slowly knelt down, and a crown appeared on her head, its golden light mesmerizing.

She did not take away the evil crown, because the person who held the crown might be exposed to Dou Tang's perception and become his target.

"Okay, either way is fine. By the way, Dou Tang, when is your birthday? I remember it's in October."

Dou Tang paused for a moment, seemingly used to Lu Zizhen's unpredictable nature, and said, "Yes, October 1st... So, let's meet at the school gate at 9:30, okay?"

"Okay, whatever you say." Lu Zizhen reached out and slowly stroked the illusory crown, watching her own slender fingers pierce through the shimmering gold, merging with it yet unable to touch it, and smiled eerily.

"How about I give you a present for your birthday?"

Dou Tang frowned slightly, looking puzzled, but still replied, "Anything is fine, but I don't want you to spend money. I don't care about birthday gifts or anything like that."

"No, you definitely will care." Sensing the evil woman tremble, Lu Zizhen pulled the brass chain again with satisfaction, gesturing for her to stand up, then snapped her fingers. "You can't refuse my gift~"

"...Then I'll try to look forward to it?" Dou Tang replied, puzzled.

"Okay, see you at 9:30 then. I'll dress up nicely."

After speaking, Lu Zi remained silent, waiting for Dou Tang to hang up first, instead of hanging up.

After Dou Tang hung up the phone, she smiled and looked at the evil woman in front of her, saying, "Did you hear that? It's early September now. You have one more month to live. During this month, you can go and cause trouble for the people who killed you, but you can't touch him or his sister. Understand?"

Upon hearing this instruction, the evil woman remained silent, lost in thought. Only a few strands of hair around her body floated up, suggesting some dissatisfaction.

"There's no use being unhappy. You are a gift I gave to him. If you can turn the tables on him, then I have no objection. But if you can't, then make the most of this month and enjoy yourself."

Lu Zizhen clasped her hands together and continued to speak condescendingly, "You can cause as much trouble as you want this month. I have no interest in you, as long as you don't die. I really want to see him fight you. Maybe that will help me understand him better."

A chill and dampness spread.

Lu Zizhen suddenly narrowed her eyes: "My floor is very expensive. Don't waste your time here, you slut, or I won't even give you a chance to take revenge."

The evil woman shuddered, remaining silent, leaving everyone wondering what Lu Zizhen had done to her after that night.

With a cold laugh, Lu Zizhen said, "Put on your clothes, get out of my house, and don't disturb my date."

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Chapter 29 The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, the two are separated, who will explore the truth of the past?

Dressed in black and wearing a hood, Lu Zizhen stood under a streetlamp, took out a cigarette from her pocket, hesitated for a moment, and then put it back.

Since meeting Dou Tang, she thought she had quit smoking in six months, but after learning that Dou Tang had been hiding so many things from her, she realized that she hadn't quit at all.

But you can't smoke in front of him, at least.

A man approached from afar, wearing a mask. He was tall and imposing, and walked with a powerful stride. His aura distorted the deep night around him, and an invisible sense of oppression could be felt even from ten meters away.

With her face hidden under the hood, Lu Zizhen licked her lips.

At night, Kiryu Toudou is like a torch in the dead of night. Every time he absorbs a vengeful spirit, he becomes more ferocious during this twilight hour. Over time, he actually slowly approaches the definition given to him by Ryūko Sei: a walking hell.

But he was completely oblivious to this, remaining indifferent, humble, and unconcerned about anyone's opinion of him, as if the gaze of the living meant nothing to him.

What about the dead? What about vengeful spirits?

Does it even matter?

Where does his indifference come from...? Is it because of that mysterious game? It's making me more and more curious.

Waving, Lu Zizhen greeted, "Yo."

"Good evening." Dou Tang walked over and greeted him. At this moment, Lu Zizhen was wearing the functional exorcism outfit. Dou Tang had never been particular about fashion, but seeing this outfit still caught his eye, and he praised, "You look so handsome in this outfit today."

"Heh, of course." Lu Zizhen smiled proudly, twirled around on the spot, the hem of her trench coat swaying. It was originally a very girlish move, but she did it with a really cool and stylish air.

The two left the school gate, walked around the school to a corner, looked at the high wall in front of them, and began to exchange information.

"We need to find a way to get over the wall tonight. The security guard on duty doesn't know us. Can you tell me in detail what happened during the day?"

Dou Tang nodded and said, "I found the buried skull on the roof of the school, but I didn't take it. At noon today, when I was having lunch with Kume Chinatsu on the roof, the resentment of the skull increased, and Kume Chinatsu seemed to have seen some kind of supernatural phenomenon and was frightened."

That's very concise and to the point.

Looking at the high wall in front of her, Lu Zizhen sighed and said, "So that's how it is. But that vengeful spirit wasn't afraid of you? It even dared to show itself in your presence? That's quite bold."

But that's understandable, considering today is the Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival in China...

Although there will be some differences when converted to Japanese time, the entire seventh month of the lunar calendar will be shrouded in an atmosphere of strong yin energy, which is a phenomenon that transcends national borders.

Last year, Dou Tang was born into this world during the Ghost Festival. Now, exactly one year later, the goal of Crown Games has finally appeared. I wonder if this was destined.

"Am I some kind of terrifying person? Why would a vengeful spirit be afraid of me?" Dou Tang asked innocently.

Lu Zizhen was speechless, feeling helpless at Dou Tang's completely oblivious behavior.