Despair is not a simple term, nor is it the same behavior under the same template.

Although from Kamizuru's perspective, despair is just a math problem with a few variables.

For example, the Imai Ibuki in front of him, the former killer who is about to die and is barely relying on despair to survive, his despair is so boring that even when he falls into a vegetative state, he is still eroded by despair simply because he wants revenge.

He wants revenge on Mori Ou who broke the agreement and caused the death of his family. He also wants revenge on the killer organization that said they valued him but suppressed him everywhere, and couldn't wait to see him make a mistake so they immediately chose to kill him.

How could the shrewd leader not know that Imai Ibuki had accepted the order in violation of the rules? He simply used Mori Ogai to force Imai Ibuki into death.

This time, Mori Ogai and Yamahiko Ichiro used each other, and they jointly created this desperate incident.

Kamuzuru Izuki calmly looked at Imai Ibuki, who seemed to have lost his breath, and said, "You should be satisfied."

The air around was quiet, as if nothing had happened.

"Don't be too greedy."

A black smoke slowly spread out from Imai Ibuki's body, and the smoke formed a terrifying distorted human face in the air. It made a threatening expression to Kamijou Izuru. The moonlight shone in, making the smoke even more bizarre, to the extent that any normal person would have a heart attack when seeing it.

His heart rate didn't speed up, and he didn't even blink. Kamukura Izuru didn't seem to care at all why a person would become like this.

He just continued to speak calmly and casually.

"The port mafia will be investigated by the military and police, and the killer organization will also be on a wanted list and will not dare to show up in the short term."

"No... not enough! Not enough!" A tearing sound came from the black smoke, "I want... them all to die, die!"

The erosion of despair and his own situation made Imai Ibuki completely merge with despair, becoming a monster that only knows how to take revenge.

This was also within Kamizuru's expectations.

From the very beginning, all of Kamijou Izuru's actions were not aimed at making Mori Ogai and the killer organization confess their guilt. All he did was to make the man in front of him give up despair. Hinata Hajime did have many misunderstandings. In addition to asking related bystanders to purify despair, there is another way to purify the fragments of despair.

That is when the despairing host voluntarily abandons despair.

Even if it's coercion.

Obviously, this is the easiest way for Kamizuru to make a choice.

He is not Hinata Hajime. He will never be tactful, nor will he choose a gentle approach that will make everyone feel comfortable.

The red eyes of the god stared coldly at the black mist in the sky, "I didn't negotiate with you, I just informed you."

The black mist paused for three seconds, and then it was obviously enraged. The mist kept moving in front of Kamijou Izuru, as if it wanted to attack Kamijou Izuru. However, it was just a wisp of mist and had no offensive power. It only carried despair, and Kamijou Izuru was already in a state of despair.

How can I be afraid of a mere despair?

"Killing you is a simple matter."

The black mist was stuck in the air, trembling constantly and making threatening roars.

Even though he was no longer human, even though he was corroded by despair, Imai Ibuki could still tell from Kamukura Izuru's voice that he was serious.

He could really kill himself.

"If you want to make things more difficult for them, you'll need to make sacrifices." Kamiya Izuru leaned back in his chair, looking at the alert Imai Ibuki, "I can make the military and police suspicious of them, but that will only cause them trouble and won't pose much of a threat."

"You should know why."

Of course Imai Ibuki knew.

Because there is no evidence.

Who can prove that Mori Ou hired a killer to kill a senior government official? Then Mori Ou can cover it up with various accidents and everything will be in the past. Who will care about a killer organization hidden in the dark? As long as it is not too excessive, the military and police will handle it secretly.

Only evidence can completely cover up this matter and bring the most substantial damage to the port mafia and the killer organization.

Just keep spreading despair! Let them all die!

"No." Kamukura Izuru dismissed Imai Ibuki's idea lightly, "You can continue to choose other hosts, but I will kill you."

"... Bastard, lunatic!" Imai Ibuki screamed miserably, and the black mist around him became thicker and thicker.

With Kamuzuru Izuru's involvement, Imai Ibuki's despair became deeper and more painful.

Yes, let's be desperate.

Kamizuru thought calmly.

Only in extreme despair will people hold on to a little light. Pain is always the birthplace of hope. Although this is a very boring theory, it is a good turning point at this time. Using this feature can also solve things quickly.

He wanted to meet Hinata Hajime as soon as possible.

"Why is this happening!" Imai Ibuki let out a miserable voice.

Why is he so miserable? Everyone betrayed him. Even his revenge was blocked. He just wanted to make those guys pay the price!

Despair, despair, despair...

Looking at Imai Ibuki's devastated face, Kamukura Izuru held his chin with one hand and said casually, "You should know what to do."

"How can the military and police obtain evidence so that they can continue to be punished?"

Imai Ibuki was stunned for a moment, and after a moment he murmured with his mind, which had been confused by despair, "...Yes, I can do it."

"I have evidence."

Imai Ibuki was not really stupid enough to completely trust Mori Ogai. When Mori Ogai hired him, Imai Ibuki insisted on having Mori Ogai leave a handwriting on it. On the handwriting was Mori Ogai's pen name and even the logo and signature of the Port Mafia. Imai Ibuki always carried this thing with him, for fear that Mori Ogai would go back on his word at any time.

So, he has a decisive piece of evidence that could decide the life or death of the port mafia.

Imai Ibuki fell into ecstasy.

"But no one can get the document."

Imai Ibuki's smile froze in mid-air.

"As long as you remain in this state, no one can get close to you. The document is on you. Even if I kill you, you will become desperate food."

Kamukura Izuru casually shattered all his hopes. His words were not threatening at all, but they were so cruel.

"Can't get it? Can't get it...?" Imai Ibuki said miserably, "No! They must die!"

"There must be some way!"

"You can find it!" Imai Ibuki trembled, and after a moment he suddenly calmed down, as if he had lost all his strength. His voice was filled with a hint of sudden enlightenment, and it was no longer as crazy as before, but it sounded even more weird. He said, "...By the way, if you give up this power."

You won't have to die, and evidence will be obtained.

If that's the case, then it's fine, right?

Imai Ibuki seemed to see a ray of light, and he rushed towards it with joy, as if he was chasing the sun in the endless darkness.

"This is the only way, this is the best way." Imai Ibuki determined with his confused mind.

He looked at Kamuzuru Izuru and asked in a childlike voice, "If that's the case, you won't kill me, right?"

"Of course." Kamizuru Izuru closed his eyes.

"Hahaha, I win!"

Imai Ibuki laughed wildly, and the next moment black mist crazily penetrated into the body lying on the abandoned bed. The foul mist was completely repelled by the body. With a click, a piece of black debris jumped out directly. Kamijou Izuru caught the debris with one hand, and his red eyes were as calm as ever.

The black light spot struggled in Kamizuru Izuru's hand. After a moment, there was a click, and the despair fragment cracked a little, and spots of white light flowed out from the gap.

The light spread out, with this place as the center, and all those infected by Despair Communication were cured.

Kamiya Izuru stuffed the fragment of hope into his pocket, walked down the abandoned building, and then called the military police at the hospital gate.

During the call, he gave the military police an address in the identity of Hinata Hajime. The military police who answered the phone happened to be the person Hinata Hajime had consulted when he was suffering from jaundice syndrome, so he took it very seriously and said that he would lead a team over immediately.

It's over.

Kamisuki Izuru leaned against the wall. The sky was no longer completely dark. A ray of light broke through from the east, and the sun shone through the cracks bit by bit.

It was already the next morning.

[You did a great job, can I say that?] A gentle voice sounded in Kamizuru Izuru's mind.

It was clearly the same voice as his, but at that moment, Kamiya Izuru unexpectedly felt inexplicably relieved.

【It's up to you.】

[Haha, as expected, you would answer like that.] Hinata Sou laughed, [But, I am really grateful to you. It was a bit too much to just sleep with you and let you deal with the rest by yourself. Sorry, sorry. I will definitely be more careful next time.]

Kamizuru Izuru looked up at the rising sun in the sky, [Bored.]

[I'm not bored. If this hadn't happened, I wouldn't have known that you could solve this difficult problem in such a short time.] Hinata Hajime thought in his mind, [Killers, mafia, even the military and police, these organizations have long been destroyed in our world. I didn't have such experience before.]

【It’s great to have you here. 】

Kamuzuru Izuru retracted his gaze, and there was no change in his red eyes. [Rather than considering my importance, it is better to improve your control over your talents.]

[Of course I know this, but please, there is another problem between us that needs to be resolved.]

Hinata Hajime's voice was as gentle as ever. He didn't even feel nervous when he said this. It was like a natural breath and a natural smile.

Even Kamuzuru Izuru didn't expect him to suddenly change the subject.

【We need to talk.】

【After this unprecedented 'treasure theft incident'. 】

To establish our perhaps weird yet perhaps quite normal relationship.

In the journey of life, talent is not the most important thing, but Hinata Hajime did have an experience of madly pursuing talent. His thirst for talent led to the exploitation of Hope's Peak, and also led to his loss of himself and even the birth of Kamuzuru Izuru.

However, Hinata Hajime acknowledged that time.

Because without that period of experience, he would no longer be Hinata Hajime.

Hinata Hajime admitted: he values ​​talent.