Ghost School
Evil Spirits Return to Action
In the woods where we were training....
"Ririn, did you ever think Izumi was a little weird?" Ask Yui who is still focusing on shooting practice
I who was focusing on the magic circle in front of me was now distracted by Yui's words.
"Any?" Much
"Yes. He refused to teach us. But now he's really deep into his role to teach"
"Not just this time. But since before, also his mood is difficult to guess. He can suddenly get angry, suddenly laugh and others. And that can all quickly change" Yui continued
I was silent for a moment.
"Even that was like that, right? It wasn't until 1 minute since we finished arguing with him, he immediately put on a sad face with a blank look" I thought
"Sometimes I also think he's weird. But anyway, he's still good so it's not a problem"
Yui glanced at me then sighed.
"Hey, I wonder what you like about him anyway?" Ask Yui
"What I like? From Izumi?" Much
"Yes. He's a ghost. All your problems start with your relationship. There's no reason you like it"
"You become surrounded by spirits and forced to blend in with them, even threatened by their many enemies. I know he's nice to you, but judging by the risk, what he's doing is nothing. That's what he did for himself, too, because if you die, he'll disappear"
"By the way, Yui doesn't know about the matter of me being kidnapped by Maeru just yet, huh. Fortunately, if only he knew he would definitely hate Izumi more than this" I thought
"No, Yui. You wrong. Izumi did not do it entirely for herself. At least I think so"
"This is why you shouldn't be left alone, Ririn. You're too good to see his bad intentions"
I just kept quiet not responding to Yui's words.
"No, Yui. You do know the outline of my relationship with Izumi now. But you don't know how early in the relationship we bonded" I thought
"Since Izumi was not attached to me, she kept helping me. 2 times I almost died from being attacked by an evil spirit, and she saved me"
*P.S: For those who forget, Yurin was first attacked while in the school warehouse when Yurin met a photo of an alleged photo of Izumi while living with 5 other people in episode 13 : "The Good Spirit and the Evil Spirit", and Yurin's second attack of time kidnapped Maeru in episode 20: "Kidnapped".
I looked at both my palms.
"However, now he no longer needs to be my sword and shield. Now I have my own power!" I thought simultaneously clenching both palms of my hands
*
We continue training and it doesn't feel like it's 12 noon.
"Heah... It's already noon. Let's end this exercise, Ririn" Yui said as she wiped the sweat off her forehead.
"Yes" I answered briefly
"Let's go get some ice cream to refresh your head" Invite Yui
We also bought ice cream and took shelter under a tree near where we bought ice cream.
Then, unexpectedly Kagusa appeared behind us.
"Yes! Yurin, Ayui" Call Kagusa
"Handsome man~ I never thought you'd come to see me~" Shouted Yui
"Uhm... L'm... Not to see you..." Kagusa Mumbles
"It's impossible...." Yui muttered disappointed
I just laughed and looked back at Kagusa.
"So, what are you doing here?" Much
"Ah, Izumi told me to take you home and watch you learn"
"What's wrong with Izumi? Did something happen?"
"Well, about like that. There was a slight problem with the evil spirits but it was not too severe. He'll be back when his business is done"
"alright. Tell him not to push yourself too much. If he's tired, he'd rather take a break than visit us"
"Alright~ Then, let's go back"
*
In-house....
"Law... I don't understand this one...." Yui muttered
Kagusa approaches Yui and reads her book.
"That's easy" said Kagusa flat
"Can you?!" Yui asked in shock
"When it's like this, I'm always ranked 2nd from grade 10 to grade 12. Although not the first, at least I was quite good at the lesson"
"Then, please teach me, Kagusa!" Yui pleaded with a pitiful pose
"Izumi just told me to keep an eye on you guys" he said firmly
"But Izumi didn't forbid you from teaching us, did she?"
"Please~ Yes?"
"...."
"All right..."
"Thank you, Kagusa~ I'm so loving you~"
"Please stop the joke" muttered distressed Kagusa
"Fufu... They're getting closer~" I thought
*
On the other side of the world, somewhere dark and creepy...
There appeared a ghost who walked in the middle of the darkness approaching other ghosts who were sitting in a chair that was quite large and luxurious. The position of the ghost who sits higher because it is above several stairs.
Taps... Taps... Taps...
The spirit continued to approach and bowed his body right in front of the first step in front of the seated spirit.
He was Kei, and the one sitting down was Izumi.
"Kei, briefly report the circumstances"
"Quite chaotic. The evil spirits carry out a rebellion and make the castle of leadership severely damaged"
"Is it because I wiped out many of their flocks before?" Ask Izumi
"Can be. All this time they had never been loyal to the master, so they made a move after seeing the master harming them"
"Pffts... Ahahaha!"
Izumi laughed so hard that she made her body tremble in the middle of the silent darkness.
"Since when do they care about their colleagues? Haha... Though I who eliminated their comrades was actually in their favor because of the lack of a rival" Izumi muttered with a laugh and covered her mouth with one hand.
Izumi sighed and adjusted her breathing so as not to laugh anymore.
"Well, because they felt they were in a position of advantage, they attacked the castle of leadership under the guise of 'comrades who eliminated the leader'. Very devious"
Izumi looked back at Kei who was still bowing in front of Izumi.
"Key, how many are they? Where is the worst damage? How many casualties are on our side and on the enemy side?" Ask Izumi
"Ke.. the total amounted to about 500.50 at the master level, 200 at the top level, and the rest of the middle level. For now the number is that and it will probably increase again" Kei replied
"The place where the damage is severe is in the flower garden of Vinix, the front yard of the castle, and.... Um.... Rest room sir..."
"Right now on our side, there are 27 victims who have vanished, 14 seriously injured and 42 lightly injured. For the other side is less certain, but there are about 150 more for the disappeared and injured" Kei continued
"Then, sir, for more, the target that made them attack the castle..."
"It's me, right?" Ask Izumi
"Yes...." Kei replied doubtfully
Izumi prepared to stand up from the chair she was sitting in.
"That's for sure. Judging by their attitude all this time and those who prioritize damaging my favorite garden and my place of rest"
"Please design them!" Izumi muttered
"Kei, let's go" he said and walked away
"Well, sir" Sahut Kei and walked following Izumi
*
In the castle of the evil spirit leadership.
On the top floor of the castle, the room where Izumi was resting...
"Where is the deformed spirit? say quickly!"
"He doesn't deserve to be a leader! How could he obliterate a spirit from his own territory?!"
"Destroy this castle!! He has to pay for the souls of our comrades that he disappeared!!"
Izumi's enemies flocked to destroy the castle while shouting.
"There's no point in you destroying this castle! It will only attract the attention of spirits in other regions, you fools!!"
"Well, however you are, the fact that the leader is not here is clear! We don't know where he is, and even though we know we won't tell you!"
"Aren't you guys brainless starting a civil war like this?! If the spirits in the other regions knew, they would have directly attacked us!!"
Then the spirit from Izumi's side also attacked them. As the enemy's growls continue to insult Izumi, those under Izumi do not remain silent.
"I don't think I've just been away for a while, it turns out this place has become more and more bleak like this"
They all looked towards the source of the voice.
"Izumi!"
Amidst the crowd of fighting spirits, Izumi and Kei suddenly appeared between them.
