Chapter 41: Day 41 of Development
Chapter 41
Most people in the world of spellcasting have a consensus.
That is: sorcerers are all crazy, or in other words, sorcerers are not mentally normal.
However, since cursed power itself comes from negative emotions, those mentally abnormal crazy minds can often help improve strength, so everyone tacitly accepts this concept.
And it is obvious to everyone that those powerful sorcerers are not mentally normal!
Ye Mo Zheng Dao had mixed feelings.
Kanako ran out to play on her first day of school and didn't come back until dinner time.
You know, dinner (emphasis on the pronunciation) is such an important matter that even the end of the world cannot stop Kanako from returning to school and getting it for free.
But today, Kanako really didn't come back before dinner, and there was even a possibility that she couldn't be contacted or had no news at all.
When he thought about the high-level executives of the General Directorate who kept questioning Kanako's life experience and demanding that the high-level officers come up with an appropriate explanation, Yaga Masamichi became very worried.
Could it be that forces hostile to the High Commissioner maliciously attacked her?
There's no way around it. In Yaga Masamichi's mind, Kanako is still a child who loves to sleep with a doll in her arms.
The scene of their first meeting gradually emerged in his mind. At that time, the skinny girl with short hair was holding a long-eared rabbit and said thank you to him.
Now, a year older, Kanako has slowly developed a normal physique. Her face still has some baby fat, which is common at this age. Her hair has grown a lot and has started to be tied up with a rubber band...
Very good, the more I think about it, the more worried I become!!
Ye Moth Zhengmichi left the teacher's office and saw a group of students who had finished their tasks and studies playing an exciting game of... rock-paper-scissors in the corridor.
Also known as the "Whoever loses gets to take Kanako back to high school" competition.
The game was decided in one round. In the end, the DK duo gloriously lost all the games and were entrusted with an important task.
Gojo Satoru: "Actually, I lost on purpose!"
Geto Summer Oil: "Satoru, you should just admit you lost the game of rock-paper-scissors instead of trying to justify it."
So two people, four hands, ran away with their hands in their pockets. Ye Mo Zhengdao looked at their departing backs and inexplicably felt something was wrong.
Another two hours passed, and there was still no news from them.
Ye Mo Zhengdao opened the contacts, and his hand paused as he was about to send a text message to Gojo Satoru, and immediately changed the message to Geto Suguru.
[Suguru Geto: Oh, I found it. Kanako was having too much fun outside and forgot to go home.]
[Suguru Takeshi: We'll be back later. I think I'm currently...doing psychological counseling.]
Noctua righteous path:?
Sorcerer... provides psychological counseling?
Can these two words be connected together?
On the other side, the spiritual talk place.
Adhering to the belief that "since Kanako proposed it sincerely, they will be merciful and experience it."
Gojo Satoru immediately occupied the sofa and leaned lazily against the pillow.
The atmosphere suddenly froze.
Linghuan Xinlong was about to say, "Our store is past business hours and is closed now." But then he thought, two adults who came from afar (this is doubtful) were worried that their children would run around and meet bad people. They came to consult on the surface, but in fact they came to test the waters.
He could understand this temptation and put himself in the role of a parent: after school, his child ran away and ran into a stranger's office. What if this stranger was a bad guy who specialized in kidnapping and deceiving children?
Wait! Of course he wasn't describing himself!
Thus, Ling Xuan Xinlong completely ignored the fact that the child in the context was a being who could lift a cabinet with one hand and punch someone so hard that he could spit blood. He used the business card method and handed over two cards: "I am the person in charge of Ling Xuan Talk Office, Ling Xuan Xinlong. My main job is..."
He suddenly remembered that Kanako was a psychic, so Kanako's parents were too! No... Even if they weren't, there was a high possibility that they knew about psychics!
"For various commissions and investigations, as well as for dealing with psychological and life problems, you are welcome to come to me at any time." Linghuan Xinlong temporarily changed the promotional slogan.
"Psychic... Oh, there's also an exorcism package." Geto Suguru read out the promotional poster on the wall on the spot.
"Satoru, is he the esper who exorcised so many curses in Seasoning City?"
"It doesn't look like it..." Gojo Satoru blinked twice, "I don't feel like he has any special abilities."
He crossed his legs and said with a half-smile, "Is he a liar?"
Spiritual Xinlong·Sweaty Limited.
At this moment, Kanako spoke up to save the situation: "Don't treat Master Reigen like this. I'm just messing with him... No, I'm just playing around. It has nothing to do with whether he can exorcise the curse or not."
"He has an apprentice who is very good at exorcising evil spirits and knows about things related to curses." Kanako guaranteed, "Master Reigen is not a liar!"
"Kanako-san..." Reigen Arata was very moved.
"He is a serious and responsible professional fraudster!" Kanako said seriously.
"What's the difference between that and a liar! It's just a nicer name!" the system complained.
Kanako trotted between them and quickly showed a tiny cursed spirit summoned by Geto Suguru - of course, in the eyes of ordinary person Reigen Shintaka, there was nothing there.
"Master Lingxuan can't even see the curse. He is 100% an ordinary person. I discovered it a long time ago." Kanako said, "There is no one in this world who can deceive me, Kanako!"
"Although he's a fraud, according to a new friend of mine, the so-called 'exorcism' commissions Master Linghuan receives are all unrelated to curses."
This was the news that the super talkative Kanako learned while chatting with Shigeo Kageyama.
"Because some humans often attribute things they cannot understand to evil spirits, the spirit master has no choice but to follow their wishes and continue to 'cheat', and then collect the same amount of compensation."
"This kind of fraud seems completely reasonable to me, like a white lie!"
"Am I right, Master Lingxuan?" Kanako turned her head with an expectant look.
At the same time, behind Kanako's back, a "parent" with squinting eyes and a stern face and an unruly attitude, both showed a kind of friendly look to Reigen Arata, as if protecting a cub.
It's almost as if it's written on his face, "You'd better be...if you dare say no, I'll kill you."
Ling Xuan Xinlong has endured too much: "...That's right."
Kanako clapped her hands: "Okay, the trust issue has been resolved. Next we can start psychological counseling."
System: "Eh? Are you actually really planning to get psychological counseling?"
Kanako began to introduce the two underage parents: "The silver-haired man with visual impairment over there is my registered brother, Gojo Satoru. The black-haired man with strange bangs over here is Geto Suguru, and he is my guardian mom."
Linghuan Xinlong:? Is this name a bit too advanced for me...
On the other hand, the other two noticed the bad taste in Kanako's introduction: she used a very old-fashioned nickname.
Fortunately, the psychic Xinlong caught the real name in a string of strange descriptions. He filled a disposable plastic cup with water and placed it in front of the two people.
"Since it's getting late, let's simplify today's counseling session a bit."
Linghuan Xinlong adjusted his tie and continued, "Is this a work or personal matter?"
Kanako reminded him at the right moment: "They are both 16 years old and are students."
Ling Xuan Xinlong, who was drinking water, almost spit it out.
16 years old! You told him that these two, who are over 1.8 meters tall on average, are only 16 years old this year!?
After quickly calming down, Reigen Shintaka corrected himself: "Or maybe it's an academic problem."
Geto Suguru politely declined, "No need... There's no point in asking this kind of question."
"Instead of worrying about whether there's any point in speaking it out, it's better to just say it and you'll know after you actually speak it out, Jay."
What shocked most people present was that the person who said this was Gojo Satoru.
He put down his crossed legs and sat on the sofa in a relatively normal posture. Geto Suguru was slightly stunned.
The system fell silent: ...Gojo Satoru said this on purpose. Did he think of something?
"You've been acting weird lately. Without me and Glass to keep you company, you've been sulking all the time." Gojo Satoru said, "Could it be that you've awakened your masochistic nature?"
Even Gojo Satoru supported him in speaking out his question, and Geto Suguru subconsciously wanted to escape. He turned his gaze to Kanako, hoping to get a contrary answer.
Then he saw Kanako's encouraging red eyes.
"……"All right.
"'Spells exist to protect non-spell casters', and this is also the duty I must fulfill as a spell caster." Geto Suguru said with his eyes closed.
“I once firmly believed this.”
While listening, Lingxuan Xinlong folded his hands in front of him thoughtfully.
In fact, he was panicking: What was a sorcerer? Was it a group similar to people with super powers? Wait, he hadn't brushed up on this kind of knowledge yet!
Fortunately, Geto Suguru explained it in enough detail, and he quickly compared the sorcerers with those who work in the Exorcism Association.
However... compared to those who work in the exorcism field, sorcerers have a unique "compulsive nature" and are always faced with a high-pressure, high-risk, frequent business trip and unsubsidized working environment.
This environment is too bad! Linghuan Xinlong felt a chill.
Xia Yujie was still in a state of conflict: "I'm not completely rejecting this idea, but... I don't understand the point of continuing to do this."
Meaning, and more meaning. It seems that Geto Suguru attaches great importance to this word.
"We need to protect the weak who are not spellcasters, but those weaklings continue to commit ugly acts and live carefree lives without any burden... Many of those who need our protection are like this."
"Thank you for your hard work, classmate Xia." Linghuan Xinlong spoke in time.
"...My last name is Geto."
"Ahem... Anyway, thank you for your explanation, Geto-kun."
"I would like to ask, Mr. Gohyu, is there anything you like very much?" asked Reigen Shintaka.
"I don't think I can find something I really like." Geto Suguru was in a dilemma.
Kanako suddenly had an idea and interrupted, "Gon! Let's talk about food! Even your favorite food counts!"
Gojo Satoru also chimed in: "I know this, it's soba noodles."
"Soba noodles... the dipping sauce you use is very particular, and you need to consider the combination of the soup base and the side dishes. A restaurant that really knows how to make soba noodles can always make this dish their signature dish." Reigen Arata said, "Getsuyu-kun will probably want to eat the best soba noodles."
Geto Summer Oil: “Yes…”
Reigen: "Can a sorcerer use his special powers to easily make the best soba noodles?"
"Will the sorcerer be responsible for making the raw materials needed for soba noodles from scratch?"
"The sorcerer may not be involved in the production of soba noodles, but there are people who will invest their energy and spend a lot of time to make a bowl of delicious soba noodles."
"Not only that, but the clothes we wear, the furniture in our rooms, and the daily necessities we use every day are all taken care of for the benefit of all citizens."
"So, Takeru-san, think of it this way. The people you protect aren't just those who do ugly things, but also those who are busy striving for a peaceful and happy life, just like you."
"And they are also working hard to make Geto-san's favorite soba noodles."
"——When you think about it this way, you've actually been doing something very meaningful."
“…”
Geto Suguru stood there in a daze, not reacting for a long time, until Gojo Satoru put his arm around his shoulder and dragged Kanako along, preparing to go back to the technical high school.
"I won't bother you tonight. See you another day, Trickster." Gojo Satoru waved his hand and said, "Ah, I crumpled the business card just now. Give me another one."
Reigen Shintaka: ...What an arrogant problem child!
Although I thought so in my heart, I still took out a brand new business card.
Kanako jumped and pushed Geto Suguru out of the door. Before she officially stepped out of the threshold, the voice of Reigen Shintaka came from behind Gojo Satoru.
"You two are friends, right? No matter how much I say, it's all just talk. If you want to resolve your long-term concerns, it's best to care about him more."
"Of course, we are close friends." Gojo Satoru said without turning his head.
Gojo Satoru put his hands in his trouser pockets and said awkwardly, "If I have any problems in the future, can I still let Jie come to you?"
Linghuan Xinlong: "The contact number is on the business card."
"Bang." The door closed.
Kanako was too lazy to take the stairs and jumped down from the second floor.
"Xiaojie, since we have the right time, place and people today, why don't we eat the soba noodles before going back!" Kanako rubbed her hands and revealed her true face.
"You, are you willing to use ancient language just to get a free meal?" Xia Yujie laughed.
"It shows that I've studied literature seriously!"
"There's no all-you-can-eat soba restaurant in this world yet," Gojo Satoru said. "They'll be bankrupted by the food. That's so tragic."
"Come to think of it, I suddenly realized that in a sense, the chef who is best at making soba noodles is the strongest in the soba noodle world. Does that mean that the one who is the best at fighting is not necessarily the strongest?" Kanako, who has always liked strong people, pondered.
"Well, anyone who demonstrates their expertise in various fields can be called a strong person." Geto Suguru responded softly.
"Oh no, there will be more and more powerful people who need to be paid attention to in the future!" Kanako exclaimed.
"Kanako..."
"Um?"
"You actually understood the truth by eating... Although it's a troublesome theory, it's still acceptable." Gojo Satoru said.
"Of course, the strongest Kanako also has the smartest brain!" Kanako was full of confidence.
Gojo Satoru: "Are you referring to playing with your phone while listening to the lecture?"
Kanako was horrified: "How did you know I was playing with my phone? I never replied to your text messages in class!"
Gojo Satoru: "It's the in-game ranking! I woke up and saw that my record from last night was surpassed. What were you doing during the day?"
"Pfft." Geto Suguru tried to hold back his laughter.
The streetlights lit up, stretching the three people's silhouettes very long. The light seemed to give their figures a golden edge.
Just like they (the sorcerers) who live in the shadows, darkness cannot block their dazzling light.
[Current Cultivation Value: 41/100]
【Author’s words】
From my personal perspective, I wrote some words that I feel are quite appropriate to talk about.
So the master and the people from the technical college can be considered acquaintances. One chat is not enough, and there will be opportunities to visit more often in the future.
I pay more attention to each person's personality, so I made a long preparation on how to prevent Geto from defecting.
His classmates who worked on the private design project noticed his abnormality very early on and wanted to help him get rid of the source of his stress (the Cursed Spirit BBQ project), and he always had someone to accompany him whenever he went out (actually, I was like this to all the high school students hhh), and he couldn't be alone and have random thoughts.
Because from my understanding of Brother Jie, if he can be enlightened by a sudden person or a few simple words, then he is not Geto Suguru. It seems very disrespectful to his personality (although it sounds harsh, but that's what I think). To borrow a sentence, the more you care about ordinary people, the more gentle you are to want a perfect solution, the more likely you are to feel pain. Therefore, the whole enlightenment process will continue to be integrated into daily life and the main storyline. It may be long, but I think it's worth it.
Finally, the last sentence of this chapter is dedicated to all the past, present, and future sorcerers. (Not the one about cultivation value!)
Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or provided me with nutrient solution between 2023-12-12 17:55:12 and 2023-12-13 17:11:13~
Thanks to the little angel who irrigated the nutrient solution: Aye 20 bottles;
Thank you very much for your support. I will continue to work hard!
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