Chapter 78 The Curse of Failure Has Failed
Karasuma Renya showed a disapproving expression.
Chinatsu's gaze hardened, her hand gripping the dagger tightly, showing no sign of yielding: "Are you going to tear off the mask now?"
"Don't forget, Gin and Kenji Hagiwara are outside."
Takanashi Chika sneered and retorted, "You've been busy for so long, you probably didn't just want my corpse, did you?"
"China, don't be so willful!"
"You're the one being willful. We agreed on the price beforehand. How could you raise it at the last minute? It's just a meal with you. What else do you want?" Takanashi Chinatsu knew she couldn't back down. She wasn't talking about the current issue. Karasuma Renya was testing her limits. If she backed down the first time, she would be restricted every time.
In situations like this, you have to bite the bullet and go for it.
Seemingly realizing that she couldn't succeed today, Karasuma Renya stopped trying to push her luck and simply commented on each delicious dish.
Chika listened without making a sound, focusing instead on observing her surroundings and sensing the hidden power in the shadows.
Raven.
Ravens should not be underestimated.
The people who stopped Kenji Hagiwara, the people who stopped Gin outside, the people who came to buy more wine...
Chinatsu's judgment is far inferior to Gin's, but judging from their sharp eyes and decisive actions, one can understand their extraordinary qualities.
How many ravens came today?
I saw twenty-seven ravens just on the way in. What about the ones I didn't see? What about the ones outside? Although the dinner location is this restaurant, who knows how many ravens have already spread to the buildings around the restaurant.
This is the source of Karasuma Renya's confidence.
"China, I know what you've come here for today. Do you want to see my trump card? Do you want to test my abilities?"
Chika Takanashi pursed her lips and remained silent.
Karasuma Renya smiled calmly: "But you know very well that with such great fortune, you can't succeed no matter what you do. So, the first thing you need to do is actually to diminish my fortune, just like you did to Mouri Ran."
Oh no!
Having her thoughts read, Takanashi Chinatsu immediately stood up and threw the curse she had prepared for a year at Karasuma Renya.
Eriol is a genius who is proficient in all magic, but how difficult is fate? The more powerful a person is, the more they can touch the essence of fate, and the more powerful a person is, the easier it is for fate to manipulate them. Therefore, even Eriol does not want to go against fate.
But he still helped create the spell.
Using the magic bracelet that Karasuma Renya gave her as a vessel, the instant curse is hidden inside; she can throw it at Karasuma Renya whenever she sees him.
but……
"Chika, I am very confident in my magical skills, but fate is always unpredictable. If it is on guard, you will always fail for various reasons." Elio said this after he created the curse.
But Chizuru Takanashi still has to give it a try.
If Karasuma Renya's luck isn't suppressed, just like that special earthquake that happened in Yokohama, they will never be able to truly harm Karasuma Renya.
Let's give it a try, what if it works?
An instant curse is like a cat in a box; if you don't try it, no one knows if it will work.
She was worried that Karasuma Renya would dodge when she cast the curse, but to her surprise, Karasuma Renya not only did not dodge, but even opened his arms to receive it, and the curse hit him squarely in the chest.
A black lotus flower grew from the other person's chest, forming illusory magical patterns on their white clothes.
It was a success!
Chizuru was overjoyed.
The lotus flower shattered silently the next second.
The curse failed.
Everything happened so suddenly; just as the magic runes were about to form a closed circuit, it failed without warning.
"A very interesting spell, is it a curse? Chinatsu is getting more and more capable." Karasuma Renya looked at Chinatsu with a kind smile.
Takanashi Chika took a step back, staring warily at Karasuma Renya, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She clearly hit Karasuma Renya, so why did the curse fail?
Eriol's previous concern was that the curse wouldn't hit Karasuma Renya due to various unforeseen circumstances, but didn't she just hit her? With Eriol's magical skill, she's clearly second to none, and even if Karasuma Renya had a powerful mage by her side, it wouldn't make a difference.
“It’s fate,” Karasuma Renya said calmly.
Chinatsu Takanashi stared at him blankly.
"I don't quite understand the principle of the curse. After all, I'm just an ordinary person. Magic, superpowers, ghosts—those things are all too far removed from me."
What was he saying? Takanashi Chinatsu didn't understand at first. There were people among the ravens who could see ghosts, and there must be magicians and supernatural beings among them. Why was Karasuma Renya saying that he was just an ordinary person? Could an ordinary person make Eriol's magic fail?
"But if this is a spell that can suppress my luck, it's normal for it to fail. No matter what kind of spell it is, there's always an upper limit, right? Powerful spellcasters simply have a higher upper limit, but they're never without one."
Takanashi Chinatsu did understand Karasuma Renya's words, but she wished she hadn't.
“It seems that my luck has exceeded the threshold that he can suppress.” Karasuma Renya’s eyebrows were raised, and he was always extremely confident in his luck.
Chinatsu Takanashi was stunned. Was this real?
Karasuma Renya even comforted her: "Don't worry, it's not that your friend's magic skills are lacking, it's just that my luck is too strong. Your friend's magic is still very powerful."
Takanashi Chika was not comforted at all; wasn't this just making her even more desperate? She would rather it was because Eriol's magical skills were insufficient.
“You attacked me, so now I’m going to push my luck a bit. This is called tit for tat.” Karasuma Renya slowly walked towards Chika.
He took a step forward, and Qiannai took a step back.
Ultimately, China was cornered against the gift box, with nowhere left to retreat.
"How about a waltz? I'm an old man, I can't dance anything too lively." He put his arm around China's waist and pulled her to the center of the dance floor.
The sound of a piano began to play.
Soothing, gentle, like the murmuring of a stream.
Takanashi Chika couldn't refuse, but she didn't cooperate either. Like a puppet, she was led by Karasuma Renya, watching him perform alone.
"Chika, today was very interesting. I look forward to the next time you bring me even more fun." As the music faded, Karasuma Renya whispered in Chika's ear.
Despite her gentle manner, it sent a chill down China's spine.
It was like a provocation, or a blatant mockery.
She fought back desperately, and she even used what she thought were her ultimate weapons, but Karasuma Renya only called it "interesting".
This person is terrifying. She wants to get away from him, she wants to escape, she doesn't want to fight anymore.
At this moment, Chizuru Takanashi lost all fighting spirit.
The date lasted for more than three hours, ending close to midnight.
Chika no longer resisted, letting him lead her towards the stairs. It was as if the surroundings were filled with sharp thorns, and the slightest touch would cause her to bleed profusely.
So she didn't move, she didn't resist, she satisfied Karasuma Renya.
She might really be wrong. Such a person is simply unbeatable. If it makes her feel better and makes those around her feel better, dating Karasuma Renya might be the best choice.
Didn't Karasuma Renya say that he could even abandon the organization, which would be a way of giving Bourbon and the others an explanation?
"Qianna."
Like a cool, refreshing mint, Takanashi Chika's mind jolted, her eyes finally focusing, and she quickly broke free from Karasuma Renya's grasp and returned to her brother's side.
Gin stepped forward, instinctively shielding Chinatsu behind him, and stared at Karasuma Renya, demanding, "What did you do to her?"
Karasuma Renya smiled and said, "What can I do to her? Brainwashing, torture, those kinds of things will never happen to Chika. She is more important than any of you. She is the only love of my life."
He reached out to touch Chizuru's head, but Gin slapped his hand away forcefully.
Karasuma Renya froze, his gaze towards Gin turning cold.
Gin remained fearless, his gaze equally sharp and cold.
After a while, Karasuma Renya took the first step back.
“You are China’s older brother, and you mean a lot to her, so Gin, I’ll let it go this time. I know what you’ve been doing lately, but don’t think that just because you’ve taken control of the organization you can control me. My power is not as simple as it seems.”
Gin replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "I never intended to manipulate you. As long as you are willing to give us a way out, no one will rush into a fire like a moth."
"Aren't you living very well now?"
"Absolute freedom is the prerequisite for our peaceful coexistence."
"I can give you absolute freedom."
"What about China?"
Karasuma Renya sighed softly, his gentle yet determined gaze falling on Chinatsu, but he spoke to Gin: "It seems my most loyal subordinate is destined to betray me."
My loyalty depends on your attitude.
Karasuma Renya shrugged. If it was for Chika's sake, then there was nothing more to discuss.
Gin turned around with Chika, and Kenji Hagiwara followed.
Karasuma Renya suddenly shouted, "Chika, do you understand? The more people you care about, the more obvious your weaknesses become. I don't understand why you care about them. They are mediocre, incompetent, and pathetic. They can't even protect you."
Takanashi Chinatsu glanced back at Karasuma Renya, opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a rebuttal.
Gin's eyes grew colder, but his movements became increasingly gentle. He gently tugged at Chika's arm, urging her to leave with him.
Gin first took Kenji Hagiwara back, and after the two were untied, he drove away with China.
They need to talk.
No, it's not that formal, we're just having a chat.
The car drove for a very long time, and he needed to give China time to process her emotions, but this time couldn't be too long, otherwise China would easily get caught in a vortex of negative emotions and be unable to extricate herself.
There are no people, no noise, and no light pollution in the suburbs.
Gin stopped the car, rolled down the window, and, unusually, lit a cigarette in front of Chizuru.
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