Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Chapter 201 Someone Who Couldn't Wait

The room was still spotless; judging from the familiar marks, it must have been done by my sister. Such a big house, and she didn't even bother to hire someone to clean it—they must be quite well-off now.

I checked the time and it was afternoon. Oh well, this is a rare opportunity, I'll give my sister a surprise.

That's right, Yue Ren planned to cook a good meal to appease his sister's impending "resentment." After all, he had been out of contact for quite some time and was probably going to get a lecture.

As he expected, when Kawasaki Hitsuru returned home from work that evening and saw the lights on at home, she was initially stunned. But after opening the door and seeing Echigo's figure, her authority as the eldest sister completely erupted.

The small animals that originally lived in the Yue family's house were quite puzzled, wondering why their usually quiet dwelling was so noisy today, which startled them.

The next day, the sun was high in the sky.

Yue Ren, who had slept in his own bed until he naturally woke up, looked out the window at the bright sunshine and felt a sense of peace.

Indeed, going home is a special feeling, like returning to a safe haven, making you not want to think about anything else.

I really want to stay here forever...

No, I can't be discouraged. This is such a good opportunity; it's time to see some old friends.

Without further ado, Yue Ren got up, tidied himself up, and headed towards a familiar place.

Today isn't the weekend, and my sister still has to go to work. Although she's already had contact with the vocational college, after her initial interest in becoming a sorcerer faded, she's chosen to integrate into the lives of ordinary people.

The reorganized vocational college wouldn't be so outrageous as to send her on missions related to cursed spirits.

"Advanced in Spellcasting"

After the magical battle two years ago, this place has undergone a transformation and ushered in its "harvest" moment.

During the "Return of the Dead," a large number of ordinary people awakened spells and became sorcerers who suddenly gained power. After the war ended, these surviving sorcerers were not absorbed by the Spell Committee.

Aside from a few who were unwilling to cooperate, the rest were sent to higher vocational colleges for re-education. Experienced teachers were responsible for teaching them how to master power and guiding them to integrate into this new world.

Among them, the three young members, Hisahito Itadori, Yuujin, and the others, as senior members of the high school who have grown up, are occasionally responsible for the daily training of the younger generation through the Moth Commission.

That's how it is today; Itari is in charge of training his little brother.

"No... I can't take it anymore, I'm going to die..."

"Only ten laps, keep it up, Gan Jing!"

"Even if you say that, I really can't go on... huff, huff."

Rin Amai was completely convinced. The man before him truly lived up to his title of "Tiger of the West"—his stamina was absolutely monstrous. So, it really had nothing to do with whether he possessed magical power or not?

Looking at the pink-haired youth running alongside him who showed no signs of fatigue, Gan Jing desperately tried to stand up and keep up.

As a student who accidentally awakened to become a sorcerer during the "Death and Annihilation Return", he became the one who was least involved in this life-and-death battle because he only had the experience of being oppressed by ancient sorcerers.

In the end, he even obtained powers called "Spells" and "Curse Power," which should have been the start of his own legendary story.

But the harsh reality once again made him realize that not only in school, but even in the world of sorcery, there are different levels of status and hierarchy.

Moreover, this world is purer; the powerful are the absolute core, and their will is inevitable.

He had personally experienced the power and ferocity of those ancient sorcerers.

He thought he couldn't escape his fate of being killed either.

In this situation, he accidentally encountered an oddball who had been somewhat perplexed before, Hisahito Itadori, known as the "Tiger of the West and Middle".

Even though he was an absolute powerhouse during his student days, easily taking down several big shots, he was also a thoroughly good person, the kind who would risk his life for ordinary people.

Such a person seems so out of place in this world, but being around him is truly "warm," so he ultimately chose to stay.

Half an hour later, the daily morning exercise finally ended, and after a short rest, the group prepared to start class.

Itadori was in high spirits, because it seemed to be Nanami's turn to teach combat techniques to the new recruits.

I heard that he was recently recruited back from Hawaii by Principal Moth because of a shortage of staff... He really can't escape the fate of an office worker. Poor Nanami.

"Hey, Itarana, long time no see!"

The sudden sound made Itajō's eyes widen as he was internally contemplating the situation. He turned around instantly and saw that familiar figure at the end of the corridor.

"Senior Yue Ren!!??"

"Yes, it's me."

Is he Kawasaki Eshito?

Looking at the handsome young man who had suddenly appeared, Gan Jinglin thought of the senior, Yuejin, who Itadori often mentioned.

Itadori held this senior in high esteem. To put it simply, Itadori's feelings for this senior were like his own feelings for Itadori—a feeling of reverence.

So on this day, the High School of Spellcasting was thrown into chaos by the arrival of one person.

A moment later, "Senior, it's been so long since we last met, and you haven't even sent a message. I've been so worried I can't eat or drink..."

"Huh? Kugizaki, didn't you go out for hot pot with Maki-senpai and the others yesterday?"

"Shut up, you idiot! Can't you see I'm just playing the victim?"

"Oh, I see... Yes, senior, we've been having sleepless nights while you were gone, you have to make it up to us."

Unlike these two clowns, Fu Hei, standing to the side, wore an expression that said, "I don't know these two guys."

After all, that was just too shameful; he couldn't stand it.

There should have been a mediator, Shunping, but unfortunately, he's incredibly busy these days, practically never on his feet, so it's a bit of a shame.

"Great, perfect timing, there's a gift..."

"Tap tap tap..."

Before he could finish speaking, clear footsteps came from outside the classroom.

Gojo Satoru walked in one direction with a pace that was almost like running, and even his steps were particularly heavy. You could tell from the aura he was exuding that he was not in a good mood.

Arriving at the classroom door, I heard cheerful laughter inside and flung the door open without hesitation.

The people who caught his eye were no different from what he had expected: his students, and, of course, a certain rebellious student who made his teeth itch with resentment.

The group of people who were talking in the room were drawn to the sudden noise. When they turned around, they saw that it was Gojo Satoru, and Itadori greeted them happily.

"Ah, Gojo-sensei, look, Eshito-senpai is back."

"Of course I know, otherwise I wouldn't be here."

Heaven knows what his expression was when he heard from the students' gossip that Yue Ren had returned. He even spilled the tea he was about to drink, ruining a shirt worth over ten thousand yuan.

"The Yue people!"

"Hey, Gojo-sensei, long time no see."

Looking at this still incredibly handsome man, Yue Ren greeted him with a gentle expression.

"Yes, it has been a long time, Kawasaki Etsuto."

Arriving in front of Yue Ren, Gojo Satoru glared fiercely at the young man who looked much more mature. Although he was overjoyed that his student had returned safely, his face still wore a menacing expression.

However, the Yue people were not swayed by his words at all.

"I'm so sad, Gojo-sensei. We haven't seen each other for so long, and instead of welcoming me, you're giving me this kind of look."

Gojo Satoru was deeply shocked. This guy has really grown a lot. He can even speak in this tone now. Is this still the same Yue Ren he knows?

"Are you really from Yue?"

"Oh, my heart aches so much. To be doubted by my most respected teacher."

"Hahaha... Senior Yue, your performance is so exaggerated."

I couldn't take it anymore; I felt a stomachache and laughed until tears streamed down my face.

"Alright, stop fooling around. You've come at the perfect time, Mr. Gojo. I was just about to distribute the local specialties I collected to everyone. Do you want some?"

"want!"

In the end, he couldn't bring himself to say the words of blame. Perhaps this was something he had expected?

As for Yue Ren, he had long seen through his opponent. When dealing with someone like Gojo Satoru, who was as elusive as a cat, diverting attention was often the best approach.

However, one thing to note is that the matter must genuinely pique his interest.

Coincidentally, the Yue people have no shortage of good things, since these things come from another world.

Nine-headed dragon teeth, scales, magic stones, and unique glass ornaments... When Yue Ren pulled out a whole bunch of these strange and unusual things he had never seen before from his pocket, even Gojo Satoru had to admit that he had become interested.

Suddenly, a pile of shiny, wonderful things appeared on the table.

There was no way around it; unlike the other onlookers, he, with his six eyes, clearly saw that these things were…

real".

He picked up the enormous tooth, weighed it in his hand, and after a moment of silence, Gojo Satoru spoke.

"You encountered a dinosaur?"

"Gojo-sensei, what are you talking about? How could such a thing exist in this world? Isn't this some kind of handicraft?" Kugizaki picked up a very beautiful piece of jewelry and examined it. Hearing this, he asked in confusion.

"Sorry, it's real, it's a tooth from a 'Nine-Headed Dragon'."

"Hahaha, 'Nine-Headed Dragon,' Senior Yue Ren, have you become obsessed with games lately? Your story is quite convincing..."

Regardless of Kugizaki, who was already amused, even Fushiguro looked unconvinced.

"Hey, that's why nobody believes the truth."

"What kinds of things did you encounter?"

Gojo Satoru's expression suddenly turned serious. He thought of the results of yesterday's experiments. Could it be that progress had been made in other parts of the world? If so, that would be a big problem.

But something's not right. The energy on this tooth seems different; it doesn't have that nauseating feeling.

"What is this? This is a local specialty that I specially brought back from another world for you. I'm a little sad that you don't believe me."

Upon hearing this, everyone reacted in different ways. Notably, Gojo Satoru breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing that it wasn't what he expected, but was then drawn in by the Yue people's explanation.

"Another world?"

Hearing this, even Fushiguro Megumi, who had been standing by without saying anything, couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. It was one thing for these clowns to be so silly, but why was Senior Yue Ren also trying to fool people like this?

But looking at Gojo-sensei's serious expression, did he really believe it?

"You mean, you didn't just go on a trip, you went on a trip to another world?"

"Yes, I also met some new friends and learned some new things."

Gojo Satoru looked at Etsuto carefully for a moment, and after confirming that the other party was not lying, he spoke again.

"Then come with me and give it a try? It'll be a good opportunity for me to see what it's like."

As soon as these words were spoken, the lively atmosphere in the classroom seemed to be put on pause.

Yuujin Itadori had two crystal-like pieces on his eyes. These were the magic stones behind the "Nine-Headed Dragon" when he rescued Senis, which had the effect of absorbing magic power. Itadori just thought they were some kind of rare crystal pieces.

I was planning to buy a pair of glasses, but I got caught up in what Ms. Gojo said.

Kugizaki Nobara was the first to react, slamming her hand on the table: "Hey, hey, hey, Gojo-sensei, are you serious?! Echizen-senpai just got back less than half a day ago! Are you guys going to start a fight right away?"

If you didn't look at her expression, you might think she was trying to stop him, but the expectation in her expression was impossible to hide.

This woman is clearly stirring up trouble.

Kugizaki was secretly delighted. There was always something to watch when these two met. Although she didn't like fighting and killing, she was very interested in the "disheveled" faces of these two handsome guys.

"Teacher, Senior Yue Ren has just returned..."

Megumi Fushiguro began to persuade him, sincerely so, perhaps he was the most obedient one.

Seriously, who gets into a fight as soon as they get home?

"so what?"

Gojo Satoru tilted his head, and beneath his eyes, which were covered by a black eye patch, a smile curled at the corner of his mouth that left all the students speechless.

"It's precisely because he just returned that we need to properly 'test' the results of the past two years. What if he's been so busy eating and drinking in the 'other world' that he's neglected his skills? As his teacher, I'd be heartbroken."

When he said "heartache," his tone was sickeningly sweet, but everyone present could hear the gritted teeth hidden in his words.

Fushiguro Megumi silently took a step back.

I understand. Senior Yue has been out of contact for so long, and Teacher Gojo must have been holding back his anger for a long time. Now he has finally found a legitimate reason to vent.

"What do you say, Yue man?"

Gojo Satoru turned to Yue Ren, and although it was a question, his posture clearly said, "Try refusing me."

The Yue man lowered his head and smiled.

The sunlight streaming in through the window slanted down his face, revealing the changes that had etched into his features over the past two years. He looked up, his eyes gleaming.

"Alright, this is probably the easiest way to convince you, so let's go."

He didn't intend to hide the fact that he was going to be in another world, since he might have to bring people there in the future, and it was understandable that people wouldn't believe him.

In that case, it would be better to present some more useful evidence.

Perfect, it's also a good opportunity to see how much this teacher has improved after two years. Hopefully he hasn't stagnated. If that's the case, he'll make a big fool of himself.

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