Chapter 35: Enlightenment: Just Saying Things That Make People Die
The night wind blew away the dark clouds, and the bright moon hung in the night sky. The gentle moonlight spread across the earth and shone through the window onto the two people hugging each other in the house.
The warm night breeze with the scent of grass blew the curtains, and the small wind chimes hanging next to them moved with it, and the crisp sound was very pleasant to the ear.
"Why..." Kanda Kanon murmured in a low voice.
She was forced to lean against Gojo Satoru's chest, the soft flesh of her cheek pressed against his slightly stiff clothes. The boy's body smelled of sweet shower gel, mixed with a hint of dust and an indescribable smell similar to rust.
He probably came here straight after leaving the mission, without even having time to tidy himself up, he just came here in such a hurry.
"Why?" Gojo Satoru's sticky nasal voice lingered in her ears. His chest vibrated due to his speaking, making the half of her face that she was leaning on feel a little numb.
"Are you asking me why I'm here?" Gojo Satoru stretched out his voice, his tone full of laughter, "Of course it's because I've completed my mission."
"Impossible!" Kanda Kanon shouted subconsciously. She suddenly raised her head and leaned back so that she could see the person in front of her clearly.
But there was nothing unusual on that delicate and handsome face. He looked calm and didn't seem like he was joking, nor did he seem like he was lying.
But how is this possible? The book clearly records that Gojo Satoru and his companions only returned on the third day, and Fushiguro Shigeu followed closely behind to attack the high school.
But it's only the first night now. According to the timeline, it should be the time when Kuroi Misato was kidnapped and they ran to Okinawa.
The book also specifically explains that Gojo Satoru was on guard against attacks in a hotel in Okinawa, and was very tired after not sleeping all night. Then he took Tennoko out to travel the next day.
Kanda Kanon held Gojo Satoru's face in disbelief, and under his astonished gaze, she rubbed his face.
The warm and solid feeling told her that this was not a dream, Gojo Satoru was really back.
[If Gojo Satoru didn't lie to me, then, then what I saw was not the future, but a fabricated false story? 】Kanda Kanon fell into self-doubt.
[But how is it possible? The mission to protect the astral plasma and Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru being sent there, they all really happened, right? Is it a coincidence? 】
Kanda Kanon was already confused. She had always been afraid of the tragic future presented in the book, but now she seemed ridiculous.
Is what is recorded in that old book that can't be thrown away really just a fabricated story?
"Kane, don't ignore me." Gojo Satoru hooked his slender fingers around her hand that was on her face, and shook the hand that was several sizes smaller than his.
If she didn't speak up, she would be stuck in a vicious circle, and changing the future wasn't something that would make her doubt her own abilities.
What could she say to make her realize that the reason things were different from what she had predicted was because he had changed everything?
"Oh no, the mission isn't over yet, but we've dealt with those rubbish that caused the trouble." Gojo Satoru chuckled, "But I'm not going to let Tennariko and Lord Tengen assimilate. Jie and I respect her wishes."
Kanda Kanon listened to what he said in a daze.
[Not letting Tenriko assimilate does match what I know...]
Gojo Satoru's eyes flickered. Sure enough, after changing the future, the constraints on this point in time were weakened a lot.
No, it is also possible that he came into contact with these people in real life, so some restrictions were lifted.
"You know, that idiot from the Panxing Cult actually hired a killer. How funny." Gojo Satoru continued to speak tentatively, "But I beep beep beep--"
The sarcastic smile on Gojo Satoru's face suddenly froze, and he suddenly turned off his microphone.
Damn it, I still can’t say it?
The information he learned from reality could break through the constraints, but the specific changes he made were still unclear.
Damn restraints, making me embarrassed in front of my wife. Gojo Satoru had a droopy kitten face and the tips of his ears were stained red.
[…Here they come again. Even Gojo Satoru has fallen. Now there are 4 of them. Do they have to gather 7 to summon the dragon? 】
Suddenly hearing the familiar beeping sound, Kanda Kanon actually felt a little relieved.
But the killer he just mentioned is Fushiguro Shigeki? But the book clearly recorded that it was Fushiguro Shigeki who attacked the high school. Gojo Satoru only then realized that it was him and the Bankei Cult who were behind the attack.
As expected, that damn book had been lying to her all along! Made her worry for so long!
Kanda Kanon lowered her head, glanced at the old book that was as quiet as a chicken beside her, and glared at it fiercely.
If Gojo Satoru leaves soon, I will tear you alive!
"…Forget it, that's not important." Gojo Satoru gave up explaining. He was indeed the one who made Geto Suguru and the others suffer in silence, and it also left him with a psychological trauma.
He originally wanted to say that he had hired Fushiguro Shinobu so that Kanda Kanon wouldn't have to worry about him coming to attack, but he gave up since he couldn't say it.
Anyway, he will be with her for the next two days. There is probably no bodyguard in the world who can make people feel more at ease than him.
Gojo Satoru smiled confidently.
"...So has Tenriko left the world of curse now?" Kanda Kanon asked cautiously.
The hand that was holding his unconsciously grasped him tightly. The girl's beautiful eyes were clear and moving, with an expectation in them that she herself did not realize, like a dog wagging its tail.
This was also the first time she showed a little bit of her true self in front of him.
"Not really. It depends on her own wishes." Gojo Satoru touched her head with a smile. The soft hair brushed across his palm, making his heart itch.
I used to not understand why those people always liked to hug their dogs and give them a hug, but now I realize that I was just pretentious. Who doesn’t like a cute dog?
If he wasn't afraid of scaring her, Gojo Satoru really wanted to pounce on her and give her a good suck.
"She should be playing with Jay and that guy now. The day of assimilation hasn't come yet. It would be bad if another blind person comes." Gojo Satoru said casually, and the hand on her head moved down secretly and pinched her soft face.
[That guy?] 】Kanda Kanon didn't notice his actions, she was immersed in her own thoughts.
[Aren’t there only him and Geto Suguru on this mission? Who is that guy? It can’t be Misato Kuroi. No matter how much of a scumbag Gojo Satoru is, he would never address a girl like that. 】
...Is this a compliment to him? Not sure, let’s listen again. Gojo Satoru narrowed his eyes with an inexplicable expression.
What's wrong with him being a scumbag? There are very few men in the world who are as outstanding and loyal as him!
Gojo Satoru completely forgot about everything he had done to Kanda Kanon before he heard her inner voice.
"Although that guy is a hopeless and useless scum, he is still strong enough and can easily protect someone." Gojo Satoru's hand quietly touched her chin and rubbed it with his open hand.
That’s right, the guy Gojo Satoru was talking about is Fushiguro Shinobu.
The original plan was to end it after the deal was reached, but after Gojo Satoru received the photo, he changed his mind.
After calling Fushiguro Shinji back, Kong Shiyu slammed on the brakes, made a sharp turn, and turned the car around and went back.
You'd be a fool not to make money.
Fushiguro Shijiro sneezed when someone muttered to him. He is now in the aquarium, with two girls in front of him that he is responsible for protecting, and Fushiguro Shinobu following behind with a sullen look on his face.
I increasingly feel that there is something wrong with my job, but a certain young master offers too much, and only a fool would refuse.
Xia Youjie next to him couldn't help but laugh.
The future presented in Kanda Kanon's inner voice was that this man would kill them, but the reality was that he protected them.
How should I put it? It feels good. Maybe this is the power of money, Xia Yujie sighed.
However, I don’t know how Wu is doing. Are you in such a hurry to go back because you are worried about Xiao Huayin's safety? Xia Yujie was thinking.
On the other side, after hearing Gojo Satoru's words, Kanda Kanon's tense nerves gradually relaxed.
"Yeah……"
The tragedy that she had been worried about did not happen, and Kanda Kanon finally let go of the stone in her heart.
Her nose felt sour and her throat was tight. She tried to open her eyes but it was of no avail. A layer of mist spread in her eyes.
She quickly leaned on Gojo Satoru's shoulder and secretly rubbed her lips against his clothes.
If there was no one in the room, she would definitely burst into tears, but since everyone was here, she couldn't afford to lose face.
Is this... acting like a spoiled child? Gojo Satoru's heartbeat quickened. He raised his hand in a daze to smooth the fur of the person in his arms. His breathing became a little disordered.
Oh no, it feels good. Deciding to come back today is the best decision I have ever made in my life. Gojo Satoru gently placed his chin on the top of her head and pressed her into his arms.
"That's right!" Gojo Satoru's eyes lit up, he almost forgot the most important thing.
It’s a good time to press on with your victory now, maybe you can successfully find the way out of being single today!
Gojo Satoru reached out and took something that happened to be placed nearby.
Kanda Kanon raised her head upon hearing the voice, revealing her slightly red eyes and nose. He looks listless, but his eyes are sparkling.
She finally saw a glimmer of light in the future. Perhaps the future was not as hopeless as she thought.
"I brought you a souvenir~" Gojo Satoru showed her what he had in his hand.
At some point, a long cloth-wrapped object appeared in his hand.
Gojo Satoru opened the cloth, revealing what was inside.
"What is this?" Kanda Kanon tilted her head in confusion.
The object in front of her was a strangely shaped cold weapon that looked neither like a knife nor a sword. She couldn't describe it with any weapon she knew.
The part of the handle that people hold is very short, and the shape of the front blade is extremely special. Like a bident divided into two blades in half, one long and one short, both parts have twists and turns, and there is a groove in the middle.
Kanda Kanon didn't know much about weapons, and didn't understand what Gojo Satoru was going to do with this.
She could only blink silently and wait for him to speak.
...She didn't recognize this, Gojo Satoru was a little surprised.
"This is a special-grade cursed tool - the Tenshoku." Gojo Satoru grabbed her hand and let her hold the handle.
【Anetsuhobo? 】
[…Tenshinagaboko!] ! ! 】
Kanda Kanon's eyes widened, and she suddenly felt that the hand holding it weighed a thousand pounds.
[Isn’t this the special-grade cursed tool that Fushiguro Shinobu used to almost kill Gojo Satoru! Why are you here? 】
Kanda Kanon's body couldn't stop shaking. She was as frightened as a little hamster that was pulled out of its nest. There was a big look of confusion in her big eyes.
"I bought this from that guy." Gojo Satoru was a little surprised after he said this. He didn't expect that this sentence would be unrestrained.
"The ability of this special-grade cursed tool is to forcibly cancel all spells. It will pose a considerable threat to any magician." Gojo Satoru held her trembling hand and lifted up the Amesaki Hoko together with her.
The blade, shining with a cold light, seemed to injure anyone who touched it, and Kanda Kanon swallowed her saliva.
[This is exactly as written in the book.] I remember that in addition to the Amasakiboko, there is also a cursed tool called the Black Rope that can affect the spell, which was made by a foreign sorcerer. The other is a younger sister named Angel. She was one of the humans transformed by Nozomi Mirai using the inaction transformation. She was forced to become the incarnation of a magician named Angel who lived thousands of years ago. 】
[Speaking of Nozomi, angels, Ryomen Sukuna, and even Lord Tengen, they are all figures from thousands of years ago. 】
[The characters are correct, but the specific events are not. It seems that the crappy book still has some reference value. 】
Book… This is the third time she mentioned this word today. Could it be that the predicted future is revealed in books?
Gojo Satoru glanced around the room calmly, but did not find any books that reacted to cursed power.
It seems that only she can see that book, and it has a higher priority than the six eyes.
Is this black rope made by foreign sorcerers? It seems necessary to investigate. As for the angel... she meant it would appear in the future, so right now it should still be in the form of a cursed object...
Can he forcibly transform ordinary people into a victim's body? Is the transformation without action an ability he possesses?
Haha, that guy called Nosuke has a lot of good stuff in his hands. A murderous look flashed in Gojo Satoru's eyes.
There are so many thoughts in my mind, but in reality only one second has passed. Gojo Satoru put those unimportant people aside, but he did not forget the purpose of coming here today.
"Compared to domains, I hate cursed tools that affect spells even more." Gojo Satoru shook his head and sighed, "Eighty percent of a spellcaster's strength depends on spells. I became the strongest based on spells without lower limits."
"And the Amasaki Hoko, which has the ability to forcibly cancel a spell, is undoubtedly the most threatening cursed tool to me."
Gojo Satoru raised the corner of his mouth, exerted a little force on his hands, held her hand close to himself, and the blade of the Tenshoboko was against his chest.
"This is a weapon that can kill me. Originally, I would destroy something that threatens me, but..."
"I'll give it to you, Kanon." Gojo Satoru lowered his head and brought the two of them closer together.
"...Huh?" Kanda Kanon's pupils constricted, she couldn't believe what she heard.
She subconsciously tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly and she couldn't move.
The smile in his eyes frightened her. There is no normal sorcerer among them. The value of this sentence is still increasing.
He seemed crazy. Was he saying these things in order for her to kill him?
Kanda Kanon couldn't understand Gojo Satoru's train of thought.
"I'll have someone make you a scabbard later. Otherwise, I'm really worried that you might hurt yourself." Gojo Satoru suddenly started mumbling to himself, "Well... it wouldn't be bad to give you a shoulder strap, or tie it around your waist. What color strap do you want? Do you still want red? After all, you like red the best."
[…This person didn’t even give me a chance to interrupt, and it seemed like he wouldn’t tolerate my refusal at all. 】Kanda Kanon’s mind was in a mess.
etc! She suddenly realized something.
[Could the guy he is talking about be Fushiguro Shinobu? But why? Could it be that Fushiguro Shigeki is not a sorcerer killer, but a sorcerer? 】
"That means he won't call us at all!" Kanda Kanon blurted out with joy.
If even this doesn't match, then what's written in the book can't be trusted at all!
In other words, the tragic future she imagined would never happen!
After realizing this, Kanda Kanon could no longer suppress her excitement. He rushed towards Gojo Satoru with a sudden move.
Gojo Satoru quickly let go of her hand and threw Tenshoboki away for fear that she would get hurt.
Two blushes floated on the girl's face. She wrapped her arms around Gojo Satoru's neck and hung her whole body on him.
"You're really great!" Kanda Kanon screamed, "That's great, that's great, that damn book really lied to me! Woohoo, I was worried for so long, damn it!"
She let out a groan, her eyes turned into egg-shaped pebbles, and she sniffed in grievance.
A joyful smile and tears of grievance appeared on her face at the same time, making her look pitiful and funny.
It wasn't quite what she had expected, but she was finally able to feel at ease, and Gojo Satoru's heart softened as well.
She had no idea of her own abilities. But it is not surprising. After all, due to the restraints, this family-inherited technique did not leave any information to learn.
This is a good thing, rather than letting her know that they are the ones trying desperately to change the future and feel burdened. It would be better to let her misunderstand that what she saw was not the future at all.
She can live happily forever in the beautiful future they created.
When Kanda Kanon came to her senses, she had already torn Gojo Satoru's clothes into a mess.
The neckline was open, revealing her beautiful collarbone. The handsome boy did not have any negative emotions, but just casually put his arms around her waist to prevent her from falling. He sat there and let her do whatever she wanted to him.
"Cough cough cough!" She quickly stood up and tried to save her image.
"Are you happy?" Gojo Satoru asked with a smile.
"...Happy." Kanda Kanon felt a little awkward.
"You could be happier."
She looked over suddenly, and the emotion in the boy's eyes made her feel as if she was burned.
Maybe Gojo Satoru didn't understand the meaning of those confusing words she just said. In his eyes, my happiness may be because I received a gift.
Giving her the Amesaki Hoko and saying those seemingly crazy words might have been just to tell her that this cursed tool was powerful and could protect her.
He had no bad intentions at all, it was she who had been looking at him with prejudice.
[If the content of the book is not about the future, then Gojo Satoru is not what is written in the book. 】
[He treats me as a companion, so caring for companions is his true character? 】Kanda Kanon thought uncertainly.
……who? Me? Gojo Satoru opened his eyes wide when he heard that. It felt like things were going in the wrong direction, as if she had some misunderstanding.
Gojo Satoru was about to open his mouth to explain, but he heard her next words and quickly shut his mouth.
[If that’s the case, can I…?]
There were little stars twinkling in Kanda Kanon's eyes. She looked at Gojo Satoru with a somewhat shy look, and a shy smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Gojo Satoru had a sense of déjà vu. This kind of expression often appeared in the countless comics he had read.
There is shyness in the eyes... Could it be!
Could it be that she finally realized how good he was and was ready to confess her love to him? Gojo Satoru's pupils trembled.
[Ah, it’s embarrassing to say this directly. 】
Kanda Kanon's inner voice made Gojo Satoru's heartbeat reach its peak.
The shy girl in front of him seemed to have made up her mind, and she raised her head firmly and looked at him.
Gojo Satoru was also very confused. If he had known, he would have taken a shower as soon as he came back. Dress yourself up properly so that you won’t be left with memories of yourself being sloppy in the future.
Really, it was so sudden that I was unprepared. Gojo Satoru’s eyes started to blur. In a year or so he will be old enough to get married, and it would be nice to go on a trip to an island for the wedding and a honeymoon at the same time.
As for the child, it depends on her thoughts. It doesn’t matter whether he has one or not. But I heard that it's not easy for her to get pregnant due to her physical condition, so let everything take its course.
Gojo Satoru had already started thinking about where to buy his future wedding house, but before he could start daydreaming, he was called back to reality by Kanda Kanon.
"Go-kun." Kanda Kanon gently tugged at his sleeve, and she raised a smile brighter than the flowers.
It was the genuine smile that Gojo Satoru had been waiting for.
Gojo Satoru's heart was pounding and sweet BGM sounded in his ears.
Maybe we can...
Gojo Satoru swallowed expectantly.
Kanda Kanon opened her mouth and finally said what she had always wanted to say.
"Cancel the engagement?"
[…become good friends.] 】
Then, her inner voice was also completed.
“…Ah?” Gojo Satoru was stunned.
How can a 37° little mouth say such cold words?
【Author’s words】
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