The Pirated Onmyoji of the Detective World

He naturally wouldn't tell Koizumi Akako that he had protected his mind with his spiritual power, which was why he hadn't been bewitched by her.

Moreover, the meager spiritual power within him had already been completely exhausted just from resisting Koizumi Akako's magic once.

If Koizumi Akako finds out the truth, he's not confident he can escape it again.

Perhaps it's because I don't like women... I don't like women... women...

Aragaki Yu's words kept echoing in Koizumi Akako's mind, and for a moment, she couldn't help but lose her composure.

【What kind of excuse is this?!】 Koizumi Akako finally couldn't help but curse in her heart.

He's so handsome! Could it be that he likes men?!

Or is it that the one you like... isn't actually a person?

At that moment, Koizumi Akako felt she had discovered the truth.

Her expression changed from initial confusion to surprise, then to fear, and finally to relief.

She knew all too well what kind of inhuman treatment she would suffer if she fell into the hands of others, given her charm.

Although she is a witch who enjoys conquering all the men in the world, she is ultimately still just a naive young girl.

Thankfully, the guy who's got me in front of him doesn't like women...

Koizumi Akako breathed a sigh of relief.

Aragaki Yuu saw through Koizumi Akako's thoughts, which made him somewhat amused and exasperated.

Although he didn't actually intend to do anything to Koizumi Akako, he couldn't resist teasing this restless witch.

He reached out and grabbed Koizumi Akako's chin, pulling her close to his face.

"However, if it's a beauty like Miss Witch, I might be willing to make an exception."

Koizumi Akako: ...

For a moment, she didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

But she couldn't help but curse Aragaki Yu in her heart, what did he mean by saying that if it were her, she would have to do it reluctantly!

Koizumi Akako feigned weakness and pleaded with Aragaki Yu, "If it's going to be this difficult, Aragaki-kun, why don't you just let me go..."

"What, you want me to let you go so you can lay a hand on me?" Aragaki Yu's smile remained unchanged.

"Don't worry! I will never go against you again," Koizumi Akako said confidently.

"Come on, witch!" Yuuka Aragaki didn't believe Koizumi Akako's behavior at all. "Do you think I would believe what a witch says?"

"What will it take for you to let me go!" At this point, Koizumi Akako was no longer willing to pretend and resumed her haughty demeanor.

"Didn't you say that only dead people are the most reassuring?" Aragaki Yu tightened his grip on Koizumi Akako's throat, revealing a fierce expression.

Koizumi Akako turned her face away, ignoring Aragaki Yu's words.

Looking at Koizumi Akako's aloof yet alluring profile, Aragaki Yuu also got a mischievous urge and suggested, "However, I've never seen such a beautiful girl cry before. If Miss Witch is willing to shed a single tear for me, I'll let you go immediately."

"You!" This time, Koizumi Akako couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. Ignoring the fact that Aragaki Yu was choking her, she glared at him angrily and said, "Don't go too far!"

When a witch sheds a tear, her magic vanishes forever.

Although she didn't know how Aragaki Yu knew about this, she knew that the guy in front of her was obviously teasing her about it.

"hateful!"

"Is that so? Miss Witch, is it a difficult choice to lose your life or your magic?" Aragaki Yu stared at Koizumi Akako with a smile.

"Hmph! If you're going to do something, then hurry up and stop talking nonsense! Are you even a man?" Koizumi Akako didn't give Aragaki Yu a friendly look, and even closed her eyes, arrogantly raising her chin slightly.

This scene reminded Aragaki Yu of a certain word.

They lay there, necks outstretched, awaiting their fate.

Chapter 70 What a coincidence!

Koizumi Akako tried to recite the incantation to cast a spell, but the first syllable was forced back down by Aragaki Yu's hand gripping her neck.

She twisted her neck, trying her best to break free, but to no avail.

"This time it's really over! Mother, Father, I have let you down..."

At that moment, she began to regret why she had provoked this guy in front of her.

Koizumi Akako closed her eyes and began to recall the events of her past, preparing to face death.

Red magic, parents, Phantom Thief Kid...

But for some reason, the image that kept popping into my mind was that of the boy in front of me who was about to end his life.

Koizumi Akako closed her eyes for a long time, lost in her memories.

It wasn't until she recalled her childhood memories that she realized something was wrong.

So much time has passed, how am I still alive?

Even the pressure on my neck disappeared without me noticing.

She opened her eyes in confusion, only to find herself standing there blankly alone in the entire hall.

The guy who said he wanted to end his own life had quietly disappeared without anyone knowing when.

"He just left like that?"

Koizumi Akako didn't move. She subconsciously reached out and gently covered the spot where Aragaki Yu had pinched her earlier, looking lost in thought.

……

"Ah~"

Having been lost in the dark corridor for a long time, Aragaki Yu sighed deeply.

Looking at the fork in the road, he couldn't help but wonder what normal house would have its corridors designed in such a maze-like shape.

This is already the umpteenth fork in Aragaki Yu's journey.

Now, both Yuki-onna and Yoto-hime are lying in the Yin-Yang Domain, recuperating from exhaustion of their spiritual power. Without them to explore the way, Shinjuku Yu is even beginning to doubt whether he can find the exit of this hellish place.

Yuu Aragaki suddenly regretted that he hadn't asked for directions to the main gate before "taking his leave."

However, he was unwilling to go back and ask again to find out the truth.

"Go back? Going back would probably mean getting chopped into seven pieces!"

Left with no other choice, Yuu Aragaki, just like he had made before, continued to walk forward on the left-hand path.

Finally, after walking for an unknown amount of time, Aragaki Yu finally saw the light at the end of the corridor.

Like someone trapped in a cage finally seeing the exit, Aragaki Yu was overjoyed.

He couldn't wait any longer and rushed towards the light.

"The outside world! I, Hu Hansan, have finally returned!"

……

Aragaki Yu:......

Koizumi Akako: ...

In the castle's hall, Koizumi Akako sat in a chair, lost in thought, her mind filled with memories of Aragaki Yu. Although she occasionally showed a gritted-teeth expression, her face was flushed with an unnatural hue.

At that moment, she stared blankly at Aragaki Yu who rushed in from the corridor.

Why is this person back again?

Meanwhile, Aragaki Yu, who had accidentally rushed into the hall again, looked around at the scene in confusion.

Gradually, the excitement on his face turned into utter confusion.

【Me? How did we end up back here again!】

The two, both with guilty consciences, looked at each other, neither speaking first.

"Oh...what a coincidence, Miss Witch! We meet again." Feeling uncomfortable under Koizumi Akako's burning gaze, Aragaki Yu suppressed the urge to run away and broke the silence first, carefully greeting her.

Can you not be afraid?

He had just bullied her and run away when she wasn't looking, but now he's brought himself back.

Yuu Aragaki couldn't help but curse the person who designed the castle corridor in his heart.

Why did they have to design it as a ring?

Koizumi Akako's performance was somewhat unexpected for Aragaki Yu.

Sitting in the chair, Koizumi Akako did not suddenly attack Aragaki Yu as he had expected after seeing him.

Instead, he looked at Aragaki Yu calmly and said in a flat tone, "Why are you back again? Do you regret not killing me earlier?"

"How...how could that be, Miss Witch? A beauty as lovely as you, who would have the heart to lay a hand on you..." Aragaki looked at Koizumi Akako and saw her raise her head to reveal the strangulation marks on her neck. He awkwardly changed his words, "Would you...would you have killed her?"

"Oh?" Koizumi Akako said indignantly, "So you still can't bear to leave me, that's why you came back?"

"I was just thinking that as a guest, I shouldn't do something as impolite as leaving without saying goodbye!" Aragaki Yu looked up and explained to Koizumi Akako.

Koizumi Akako narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Aragaki Yu, who looked slightly flustered in the hall.