In this crossover anime, I fight against the supernatural in my everyday world.

Since it's an event related to the supernatural, it's impossible for people not to die.

Soichiro Yagami already knew this during the previous train malfunction incident.

The dozen or so elite police officers who were with him all died in the blink of an eye, their bodies even remaining in the Otherworld without leaving any trace.

In the face of evil spirits...

Ordinary humans are merely playthings.

"It seems that it is indeed as you thought."

As they entered the power station, Mai Sakurajima whispered to Rio Futaba.

“There are indeed special evil spirits here that merge with humans, can evade the laws of ‘observation’, and directly kill people.”

Rio Futaba nodded, looking at the gradually darkening sky, and said noncommittally.

"Chief Ye said the repairs will take at least half an hour, and it might not be enough before dark..."

Mai Sakurajima sighed softly.

"But now, this is the only way. I wonder how things are over there..."

"Do not worry."

Rio Futaba patted Mai Sakurajima on the shoulder, offering words of comfort.

"She's very strong, a natural-born exorcist. Even if she acts alone, she can handle those evil spirits. Besides, there's a heavy-armor squad following her, so there won't be any problems."

"hope so."

.........

In another power plant, Miko Yotsuya hung her walkie-talkie on her waist and spoke calmly to the heavily armed squad of officers behind her.

"Wait here. I will contact you via walkie-talkie once I confirm it is safe."

"Are you sure?"

These dozen or so special police officers all knew Yotsuya Miko.

Or rather, they didn't know Yotsuya Miko, but rather her identity as a "masked assistant".

Within the Metropolitan Police Department today, the higher-ups have an ambiguous attitude towards "Mask," mainly adopting a policy of neither admitting nor denying, turning a blind eye, and ignoring the issue.

However, the attitude of the officers in the middle and lower ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department was very clear.

Most of them are supporters of "mask," and even those who are not supporters do not hold opposing views.

This is a very simple truth.

When danger arises, who goes on the mission?

These are the police officers.

Why was the Metropolitan Police Department able to catch the Teru Teru Bozu killer last time, without any police officers being injured or killed at the scene?

It's because of the "mask".

Is "mask" justice?

These police officers are unaware of, and do not consider, the debate between procedural justice and substantive justice.

All they know is that, from their own perspective, the existence of the "mask" is a good thing.

That's enough.

Furthermore, before they parted ways, Soichiro Yagami, the director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau and head of the Special Operations Division, specifically instructed them to cooperate with all the requests of this mysterious person wearing a pure white mask with pale gold patterns, as much as possible. That's why they are acting this way now.

"Okay, stay here, observe the surroundings, and stay alert."

After saying this, Yotsuya Miko walked slowly towards the power station in the afterglow of the setting sun.

If Night Star were here, what would he do?

Yotsuya Miko understands the other person's personality too well.

Night Star would definitely say that he doesn't need these police officers to get in his way, and that he alone can deal with all the evil spirits in these power plants.

Because he is the strongest.

Yotsuya Miko admires Yoruichi and wants to become an exorcist like him.

She is no longer the same person who could only tremble and pretend not to see evil spirits when faced with them.

"Hundred Eyes".

The moment Yotsuya Miko stepped into the power station, she summoned Hyakume and placed her right hand on the hilt of Mikazuki Munechika's sword.

"Can we find anything?"

"Hmm...it's obvious."

Bai Mu nodded slightly and pointed to a two-story building in front of him.

"There is the aura of evil spirits mixed with the aura of humans in there, and they are very strong ones."

"I see."

Yotsuya Miko responded softly.

"Hundred Eyes, become my eyes."

"I understand."

Hyakume's figure gradually disappeared, while a dark green color flashed in Yotsuya Miko's golden pupils, exactly the same color as the eyeball of the Killing Demon.

"I...see you."

After partially merging with Hyakume, Yotsuya Miko herself gained the ability to observe traces of evil spirits. Especially with the help of the Killing Demon's eyeball, even the smallest trace could not escape her eyes.

She could clearly see that the exterior of the two-story building was shrouded in a pale red light, giving off a chilling sense of terror.

As Yotsuya Miko uttered those words, the iron gate on the first floor of the building was slowly pushed open.

A woman radiating crimson light and dressed in blood-red clothes walked out of the door.

Her bloodshot eyes met Yotsuya Miko's gaze.

"You...you saw me."

221 Yotsuya Miko's determination, the domain expands

"yes..."

Yotsuya Miko drew the Mikazuki Munechika from her waist; the pale gold, ornate blade illuminated the dim surroundings.

The greatsword, which originally required both hands to grip, can now be wielded freely with one hand, thanks to Yotsuya Miko's current level of wrist strength.

She looked at the woman in red standing opposite her, her golden eyes narrowing slightly, revealing an undisguised killing intent.

"Judging from your appearance... you must be the woman of the Ugly Hour..."

The Ugly Woman (丑时之女) also comes from the legend of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.

The name alone might not be familiar to everyone, but just one thing is enough to prove the true value of this evil spirit.

The idea that vengeful spirits in Sakura Province wear red is a deduction derived from the story of the Ushi no Toki (Woman of the Ox).

A woman who has lost her virginity and been abandoned, who dies with intense hatred and resentment, will be transformed into the Ugly Woman, dressed in red, who takes lives.

In the legends of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, she is considered one of the more powerful ones.

Furthermore, unlike those so-called kind ghosts, all the stories about Ushi no Toki tell of how she indiscriminately killed innocent people with cruel methods.

From this legend a malevolent spirit from the underworld was born, which then merged with a human body...

The terror of this evil spirit is unimaginable.

"Hehehe..."

Upon hearing Yotsuya Miko call out her name, Ushi no Toki covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Although her voice was very sweet, it gave people a chilling feeling.

“I... am the woman born at the hour of the ox.”

The woman of the hour of the ox lowered her head slightly, staring at her fair, jade-like hands, and spoke softly, as if she were telling Yotsuya Miko a story, or as if she were talking to herself.

"On the night I came into this world, I found this human woman in a dark and dirty alley."

"At that time, she had just endured a brutal and inhumane torture inflicted by more than a dozen men. Her genitals, anus, and mouth were bleeding profusely, and she was on the verge of death."

"And I, in exchange for using her body, will allow her to continue living and possess the power to take revenge on those abusers."

Now, tell me...

The woman of the hour of the ox raised her head, and a pleading look appeared in her eyes, which were originally flowing with blood. Her voice also changed to a panicked tone.

"Please, please don't kill me."

In just a brief moment, the Ugly Woman returned to her original appearance and spoke with a cold laugh.

"As an exorcist, can you kill an innocent human woman? She is the victim."

"What you said is very good and correct."

Yotsuya Miko nodded slightly, said something expressionlessly, then raised the Mikazuki Munechika in her hand, pointing the tip of the sword at Ushi no Toki standing there, her golden eyes showing no emotion.

"But this has absolutely nothing to do with me killing you."

"If the soul of that human woman truly still exists within this body, then I don't care."

"All of this is to banish you from the human world forever."

Upon hearing Yotsuya Miko's words and seeing her unwavering gaze, Ushi no Toki snorted coldly.

"Tch, it didn't work... Just as it said, these humans are really troublesome opponents."

Born in the underworld, having devoured countless of her own kind, and having lurked in the real world for a long time, absorbing a large amount of human resentment and even possessing human bodies, the Ushi no Toki has a very simple view of humans.

They are inferior beings, only fit to be food for themselves.

It's not just humans.

The Ugly Woman holds the same view of those lowly evil spirits who lack wisdom and only shout "Can you see? Can you see?" all day long, completely disregarding them as her own kind.

In her eyes, whether it's lowly evil spirits and ghosts or humans, they are all creatures that are easy to manipulate and have very obvious weaknesses.