Chapter 71 Threatening her with her own life
Late at night, I stood in front of the Mori family's house.
Takanashi Chika took a deep breath, vaguely recalling Eriol, who had been lurking suspiciously outside the Kinomoto family's house.
She slapped her forehead. Oh no, she'd gone astray with Eriol too.
Just try it once!
Looking at the mark on her wrist, Takanashi Chika silently prayed to the angels in her heart.
Beautiful and holy angel, please lend me your power, please manipulate my hands with your own, please guide my power with your own, please help me this time, I beg you!
She silently raised her hand, her supple body now even lighter than a ballerina's. With a light touch of her toes, she ascended step by step into the air, arriving outside Ran Mouri's window.
Despite having her eyes open and being able to sense her own body, Takanashi Chika seemed to have entered a mysterious and profound state.
It felt like someone was gently stroking her head.
Something gently lifted her arm, and even her fingers made precise hand seals.
She is glowing.
A holy, pure white light.
It's Nadeshiko-neechan.
She heard a soft chuckle.
Kinomoto Nadeshiko did not arrive, but she transmitted her power to China. The angel's energy flowed precisely through China's body, guiding her step by step to cast the curse.
Misfortune, come upon us!
Power condensed into a wand of light before him, yet it unleashed black magic.
Unlike the butterflies that flew out when Takanashi Yuusei cast her curse, these were feathers dyed black. The feathers passed through the wall, silently swirling around Ran Mouri's body, and eventually all disappeared into her body.
It's done!
Takanashi Chinatsu watched this scene with surprise. She could sense that the curse seemed to have succeeded this time. Nadeshiko-neechan had really borrowed her power and helped her cast this evil spell.
Her body slowly descended and gently landed on the ground.
When the angel's power was withdrawn, a tremendous sense of powerlessness washed over her, and China almost collapsed to the ground.
A pair of hands supported her from behind.
It was a very gentle gesture, but it sent a chill down Takanashi Chinatsu’s spine. She almost instantly broke free from his hand and staggered two steps to the side.
"Kasuno Prison!" It's a raven!
When did he arrive? Was he just watching from the sidelines? How long did he watch?
Just now... Could it be that Karasuno Goku saw all the curses she just cast?
From great joy to great shock, it all happened in an instant.
"Is Chizuru afraid of me?" Karasuno Goku withdrew his hands, tilted his head, and revealed a faint smile.
Her smile remained innocent and pure, and her tone remained gentle.
Just like every time they met before, Karasuno Goku always appeared harmless in front of her.
But that's not right.
This is the devil! This is an executioner! This is Karasuma Renya's spy!
"What did you see?" Takanashi Chika took out a dagger and pointed it at Karasuno Goku.
Karasuno Goku was slightly taken aback, but his expression quickly brightened.
"What was that just now? Magic that can absorb people's luck?"
A chill ran through Takanashi Chika, realizing that Karasuno Goku knew far more than she had imagined. Just by watching her cast a spell, unless one was a more powerful magician than her, it would be impossible to discern the type of magic.
Her father hadn't mentioned this, and Elio hadn't warned her to be careful; Karasuno Goku probably wasn't a magician.
So Karasuno Goku has been observing her for a long time? Did he know everything?
"What do you know?"
Karasuno Goku smiled broadly and answered every question: "You are an evil magician. Your magic can steal the luck of those around you. When those around you suffer misfortune, you will become even luckier and become a lucky person blessed by the goddess of fortune."
Takanashi China shuddered. Although Karasuno Goku hadn't guessed everything correctly, he had guessed the core part: her luck wasn't innate, but rather due to the support of magic.
"Have you already told your father all this?"
Karasuno Yu blinked and asked with a smile, "Do you want me to tell him?"
Chizuru Takanashi gripped the dagger tightly, offering no reply.
Karasuno then spoke up, "No, I didn't tell him anything. Since you're unwilling, I can continue to keep it a secret for you. Chika, you can trust me a little more. I can help you protect Scotland, and I can also help you keep this secret. It's a little secret between the two of us, how about it?"
Takanashi Chika slowly lowered the dagger.
If there's room for negotiation, she won't resort to violence, since she's definitely no match for Karasuno Goku.
What exactly is the other party's stance?
He was sent by Karasuma Renya, yet he was actually helping her conceal the truth from Karasuma Renya. Was this genuine, or was he deliberately toying with her?
"Trust me a little more. The master values me because he cares about you. Our interests are intertwined. There's no benefit for me to betray you." Karasuno stepped forward and took the dagger from Chizuru's hand.
He examined it closely, as if he were handling China's hand.
"This thing is too sharp and could easily hurt you. You shouldn't take it anymore." Karasuno Goku put the dagger away.
Chizuru Takanashi frowned, but didn't ask for it back.
"Gin is too trusting of you. A dagger is no match for you. He should have given you a gun."
Takanashi Chika slowly backed away.
"Look at you, you're avoiding me again. You're always avoiding me." Wu Yeyu approached step by step, his eyes revealing deep helplessness.
"Don't come near me."
“We’re going to live together for a long time, so we should get used to each other’s presence from now on. Stop resisting me, Black Cherry.” He was about to grab Takanashi Chinatsu’s arm.
Chizuru Takanashi hurriedly dodged.
She doesn't want to!
Although she compromised temporarily, she never truly wanted to live with him. Karasuno Goku's ruthlessness and the seemingly omnipresent shadow made her physically uncomfortable.
He was indeed a good dog to Karasuma Renya; no matter where she was or what she was doing, Karasuma Goku could find him immediately.
This person knows far too much, far too much.
If she compromises or indulges him, Karasuno Goku could use the truth he knows to coerce her into doing anything she doesn't want to do, and temporary concessions would only bring endless trouble.
With one hand in her pocket, Chizuru Takanashi typed on her phone without looking.
She could no longer compromise; if she continued to back down like this, she would be driven to a dead end by Karasuno Prison.
Unable to catch China, Karasuno Gaku shrugged helplessly and turned to leave.
Takanashi Chinatsu called out to him, "Kasano Goku, wait a minute!"
Karasuno Gaku turned around happily and asked, "What is it?"
“I think you’re right. We’ll be living together for a long time, so it’s better for us to get used to each other now.” Takanashi Chinatsu tentatively took a step closer to Karasuno Goku.
Karasuno Goku's water-green eyes lit up, and he took China's hand.
Karasuno Goku's hands were icy cold. Takanashi Chinatsu instinctively wanted to struggle, but she held back.
"China, do you like me calling you that?" Karasuno Goku asked with a smile.
Suppressing her disgust, Takanashi Chinatsu said, "Whatever."
"China, would you like to come to my house? I actually prepared a room for you. Let's see if you like the decor."
Karasuno Goku was too direct, which startled Takanashi Chinatsu and made her try to pull her hand back, but he held on tightly.
"If you don't want to go, then don't go. Don't be angry." Karasuno Yu didn't seem to have any intention of taking her there.
Takanashi Chika couldn't break free from his grasp, nor could she resist too obviously. After a moment's thought, she said, "I know a great izakaya. Shall we go for a drink? It's the easiest way to build rapport at the dinner table."
"Chika is too young to drink alcohol."
"I am an adult now."
"But the legal drinking age is twenty, and China isn't even that old yet, is she?"
Takanashi Chika held her breath.
This is the first time someone has brought up the legal drinking age; neither her brother nor Vermouth said anything when she drank before.
Even Matsuda and Kenji didn't say anything, did they? What are you, a criminal, doing arguing about the law here?
"You're not going? Then go home, I'll go by myself!" Takanashi Chika pretended to be angry and tried even harder to shake off his hand.
Karasuno Yu immediately dared not say anything more and hurriedly coaxed, "I misspoke. Of course, China can drink if she wants. Let's go over together and let the bartender make you the best drink."
Location: Yokohama.
Despite it being the dead of night, Karasuno Goku indulged China's whims, driving her all the way to Yokohama and even introducing her to the local customs and culture, as if he knew the place inside and out.
Inside Iupin, it was nearly midnight, and there were still two customers sitting at the bar.
A short, youthful-looking man with a deep, resonant voice, wearing a hat, was yelling at the shopkeeper for drinks—a stark contrast to his appearance.
He was sitting at the bar, but he didn't order anything. He coughed every now and then, and his black and white highlighted hair was particularly distinctive.
The gravity of the port Mafia is linked to the heartless dog of the port Mafia.
Takanashi Chika's gaze swept over the two of them. She had sent a text message before coming, and her brother should have understood her meaning and had already set up a trap here.
He is a superhuman.
Karasuno Goku is indeed very strong, but no matter how strong he is, he is still just an ordinary person. This world is just so unfair. There are outstanding geniuses among ordinary people, but there are also superhumans and magicians who can surpass geniuses.
Blockade, execution, right now!
Unaware of anything amiss, Karasuno Goku walked to the bar and ordered two low-alcohol cocktails, commenting on each of the various drinks on the shelf.
He was very knowledgeable about wine and loved it. It seemed that apart from wine and China, he could not see anyone else.
With a "crash," Chuuya Nakahara overturned the bar counter.
Karasuno Goku hurriedly pulled Takanashi Chika away to avoid them.
"You two, do you know we've booked the whole place today? Get out!" Although it was Chuuya Nakahara's first time playing a bully, he was still incredibly domineering, with one foot on a stool and his eyes sweeping over the two men.
If Takanashi Chika hadn't met Nakahara Chuuya before, she would have really thought he was just an unreasonable thug.
Was this arranged by my brother?
Takanashi Chika's heart sank. If she were absolutely certain, her brother wouldn't mind revealing their purpose, but now Nakahara Chuuya was deliberately putting on an act.
What does this mean? Even with the help of the Port Mafia's ability users, is there still no absolute certainty that they can crush Karasuno Goku?
That's why they have to act, that's why they have to conceal their true intentions.
"Sorry, did I disturb you?" Karasuno Goku greeted them with a smile, shrugged helplessly, and flattered them, "But the gravity users of the Port Mafia aren't unreasonable people. I brought some friends here for drinks, how about we all get together?"
Chuuya Nakahara's arrogance faltered.
Ah... I know who he is.
But then he became even more arrogant: "Who do you think you are? You think you're worthy to have a gathering with me?"
Kill him! We have to strangle this guy!
Chuuya Nakahara simply couldn't imagine what the rumors about him would become the next day if he didn't crush Karasuno Goku today.
He rarely aids and abets evildoers. Gin had already told him everything about Karasuno Prison. He and Gin have always gotten along well, and he dislikes people that Gin dislikes.
"Um... Am I not worthy?" Karasuno Goku turned his head to look at the door.
Chuuya Nakahara swept his gaze coldly over, but his pupils contracted slightly.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa, who had been silently preparing to make a move, froze in place as if he had seen something terrifying.
A man slowly walked in from outside. He was wearing a black suit and a red scarf. He was clearly there for the izakaya, but he was with a little girl, making him seem like an irresponsible father.
"Why do you say that, Chuuya?" Mori Ougai called out to his subordinate with a smile.
"Boss." Chuuya Nakahara lowered his head.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa also lowered his head, only daring to glance at Karasuno Goku out of the corner of his eye.
“I can’t blame you, it’s my fault for not introducing you sooner.” Mori Ougai walked up to Karasuno Goku, patted him on the shoulder and said, “Goku-kun is my good friend. We’ve known each other for many years. I remember the first time we met was on the battlefield, right? At that time, you rejected my plan for the Undying Legion outright.”
Karasuno Goku said calmly, "Because even if you don't die, there is a limit to how much a person can endure. Your plan was extremely anti-human from the very beginning."
Mori Ougai shrugged helplessly.
"However, I never expected that someone like you could become a respected leader." Karasuno Goku glanced indifferently at Nakahara Chuuya and Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
Takanashi Chinatsu had broken free from Karasuno Goku's grasp, and looking at the incomprehensible scene before her, she murmured, "When...?"
“I’ll contact Mori Ougai the same time you contacted Gin.” A playful glint flashed in Karasuno Goku’s eyes.
Takanashi Chika was startled; he had seen through everything?
"What are you waiting for? Gin isn't coming." Karasuno Goku grabbed Takanashi Chinatsu's hand again.
They're not coming? What does that mean?
This time, Takanashi Chinatsu didn't dodge; instead, she gripped Karasuno Goku's hand tightly and pressed, "What do you mean? What do you mean Gin won't come?"
"Don't you think Gin is interfering too much in our relationship?" Karasuno Goku retorted, then said calmly, "An outsider is always pointing fingers. I've already warned him to stop having any illusions about you, but he doesn't seem to understand, or maybe he's deliberately going against me. In any case, that person can't be allowed to live. Today is his death day."
Takanashi Chika frantically tries to find Gin, but Karasuno Gokushi holds her back.
Chuuya Nakahara's expression changed, and he quickly walked outside.
"Chuuya-kun," Mori Ougai called out softly.
Chuuya Nakahara froze, staring nervously at his leader.
Mori Ougai smiled and shook his head, his tone light and casual: "It's not appropriate for us outsiders to interfere in other people's affairs."
“But boss, Gin is my friend,” Chuuya Nakahara said with difficulty, his eyes pleading.
Mori Ougai looked at Karasuno Goku and asked, "What do you say?"
Karasuno Yu shook his head, his tone resolute: "He must die."
A chill rose from the depths of Qian Nai's heart.
"If Mr. finds out..."
"The gentleman has already agreed."
Chika Takanashi froze, staring blankly at Karasuno Goku.
With a smile, Karasuno Goku gently put his arm around Takanashi Chinatsu's waist and whispered in her ear, "You've been so naughty, Chinatsu. You dare to try to kill me, so of course the master won't let him live. Gin is indeed a very useful sword, but if he tries to lay a finger on you, then this sword is destined to be broken."
Break...
elder brother……
She had to do something; she had to save her brother.
That bastard Karasuno Goku! That bastard Karasuma Renya!
If she could, Takanashi Chika would have loved for them to die right now, but she knew that with her abilities, she couldn't even hurt Karasuno Goku, let alone kill him.
But she wouldn't just sit and wait to die. She thought carefully about what she could do to get Karasuma Renya and Karasuno Goku to let her brother go. She had to think of something!
Suddenly, Chika's eyes hardened, and she seemed to have calmed down.
Mori Ōgai's lips slowly curved upwards.
Takanashi Chika broke free from Karasuno Goku's embrace, rushed towards the izakaya owner, snatched the bottle he was holding, smashed it, and pointed the sharp shards of glass at her own throat.
"Chika!" Karasuno Goku's expression changed for the first time.
It was no joke, no lightheartedness, but rather it became extremely serious and terrifying.
Mori Ougai's grin widened as he watched the farce unfold.
"Don't come any closer!" Takanashi Chika tightened her grip, and the shards of glass had already cut her skin, causing blood to trickle down the glass.
Karasuno Goku, who was rapidly approaching Chizuru, quickly stopped in his tracks.
"Prison Lord, it seems you've really angered him." Mori Ougai not only showed no concern for him, but instead teased him in a playful tone.
Karasuno Goku coldly replied, "Are you here to watch the show, Mori Ougai?"
"It's rare to see a good show from the prison lord," Mori Ougai said with a smile, looking at Karasuno Prison, who wasn't entirely on his side.
Karasuno Goku clearly understood that Mori Ougai was unreliable, and anxiously called out to Chika, "Don't do this, you're already injured, Chika, put down the bottle, I'll grant you whatever you want."
"I want you to let Gin go."
"I'll inform them right now that Gin will be fine." Karasuno Goku quickly took out his phone and ordered his subordinates to stop the attack.
Takanashi Chika breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Nakahara Chuuya.
Chuuya Nakahara asked Mori Ougai with his eyes.
This time, Mori Ougai finally nodded and said, "Go, rescue your friend."
"Thank you, boss." Chuuya Nakahara said his thanks and quickly flew away.
"Is it okay now? China, put the bottle down quickly!" Karasuno Goku's eyes were filled with panic; he wanted to step forward but dared not get close.
Chinatsu Takanashi did not put down the bottle, nor did she even move the shards of glass away from her throat; she simply took two steps back.
"Chika, we can talk about anything. You don't need to hurt yourself."
Takanashi Chika found it amusing. Now they could talk? Karasuno Goku hadn't said that before.
She had no choice; she was no match for Karasuno Goku, and she probably couldn't change Karasuma Renya's attitude either, but she could gamble with her life.
Even though she made many mistakes, and even though she was suspected of betrayal, as long as Karasuma Renya still cared about her, Karasuma Goku wouldn't dare let her die.
It turns out her life is so valuable that it can throw Karasuya into chaos.
"I don't want to die either, but if you insist on taking Gin's life, then I'll give you mine as well." Takanashi Chinatsu stared intently at Karasuno Goku.
"You can't be hurt, Chika. I don't care about his life, I don't care about anyone else's life, but you can't be hurt. I'll be so lonely without you," Karasuno Goku cried out with heartfelt emotion.
“Miss Chinatsu, I can vouch for this. This is the first time he has ever cared about someone so much since we met.” While Mori Ougai spoke well of Karasuno Gyoku, a calculating glint flashed in his eyes, as if he was planning how much benefit he would demand from Karasuno Gyoku afterward.
Mori Ōgai always had a clear purpose in everything he did.
He came to this izakaya for a purpose, he stopped Chuuya from saving people for a purpose, he made Chuuya go to save people for a purpose, and now he is speaking well of Karasuno Goku for a purpose as well.
He said earnestly, "At my age, I should be old enough to be your father. Just take this as advice from an elder. Lord Yu rarely loses his composure. Now he will agree to whatever you want, so you can make your request."
Instead of getting angry, Karasuno no Goku nodded repeatedly: "You can ask, I'll agree to anything, as long as you don't hurt yourself."
It's weird, so weird.
Takanashi Chika's heart skipped a beat. Of course, she understood that her life or death could be used as a threat, but Karasuno Goku's behavior at this moment was more agitated and anxious than she had imagined, as if the knife was not pressed against her throat, but against Karasuno Goku's lifeline.
If he dies, will Karasuno Goku also completely lose favor with Karasuma Renya?
She could see it clearly: Karasuno Goku was different from the other codenamed members and even Raven. He was more like a product meticulously crafted by Karasuma Renya. Karasuma Renya must have put a lot of effort into him, which is why even Gin was willing to sacrifice himself for him.
But for her sake, could Karasuma Renya easily give up Karasuno Goku?
This is a good opportunity; she might be able to ask for many benefits.
but……
What if it fails?
If she shows too much ambition, her plans may fall apart. She wants the organization to disappear completely, which neither Karasuma Renya nor Karasuno Goku will allow.
So--
How is Gin doing now?
"He's fine. My men have stopped, and Nakahara Chuuya will take him to the hospital."
"So he's injured?" Takanashi Chinatsu asked urgently.
Wuye Yu had no way to refute, so he nodded hurriedly and said, "It's just some superficial injuries, you don't even need to stay in the hospital, quickly put down the wine bottle!"
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