Why is the Demon King like this?

Qing Keisuke’s spirituality index: 17 → 25!

The tea at Meiji Shrine is truly nourishing.

While waiting for Shinbata Yui to regain consciousness, Ao Keisuke had already poured himself two cups of tea, and his own spirituality had shown a gratifying increase.

A moment later, the chief priestess, her inner robe soaked with sweat, finally made a difficult decision (in truth, there shouldn't have been any hesitation at all). She covered her face to prevent herself from suddenly bursting out laughing, and then said:

"If it's Qinggui-kun's request, then there's nothing we can do."

Keisuke Ao smiled knowingly: "Don't worry too much. This hasn't violated your beliefs yet, has it? At most, it's just a possibility."

It is indeed just a possibility, but for Yui Kamibata, is breaking faith something that can be quantified to a certain degree?

The two of them actually knew the truth.

"Just a moment please."

As Shimakata Yui entered the side room, her legs went weak, and she leaned against the vanity mirror. After taking a few deep breaths, she finally had the strength to pick up a towel and wipe the sweat from her hair.

—Wow, that's amazing, Qinggui-kun.

He easily committed heinous acts that he could not even imagine.

Shimahana Yui pressed the towel against her face, and her reflection in the mirror gradually blurred.

"Hey...hehe...Qinggui-kun, please pay more attention to me."

Regardless of how Shinbata Yui recognized Ao Keisuke's extraordinary talent, she was already eager to sign a completely unequal agreement with him, thus becoming... each other's best partners.

"Huh? Qinggui-kun... what did you say? Why?"

"What?" Qingguijie was puzzled.

Yui Kamibata stood up excitedly, waving her arms: "It's that kind of decadent, tragic, filthy..."

This girl is definitely wasting her talents as a shrine maiden.

Keisuke Ao had no choice but to repeat his original words: "My request is to obtain two amulets from Meiji Shrine that are truly effective in protecting you."

On the premise of telling Shinbata Yui that he has a talent for mysticism, he asked the chief priestess for two amulets that could be used as spellcasting crystals.

One of them was given to Arisugawa Asuka, and the other was used to kill the monster in the school.

That's it? That's all?

Yui Kamibata's high expectations were all dashed.

But then, Aokiji's knowing yet disdainful gaze rekindled a tiny spark in her ashes.

Isn't it fine?

The feeling of being seen through is both embarrassing and exciting.

Then, Yui Kamabatake's lapsed brain briefly came back online: "Why does Qinggui-kun need an amulet? Has he come into contact with something dangerous?"

Without a word, a golden light appeared in her pupils as she began to observe Qing Guijie's condition, and soon discovered his fingers that he had deliberately concealed.

"The mark of an evil spirit?"

"Don't do anything unnecessary... hiss."

The chief priestess, faced with evil and danger, should be described as decisive or impatient—

In short, she leaned out, reached out and grabbed Qing Guijie's hand. Her slender fingers easily pried open Qing Guijie's fist and found the center of the mark.

Just as the solemn spirituality was about to annihilate it, Shinba Yui paused for a moment, then without hesitation pressed down on Ao Keisuke's hand, leaned over, and opened her lips (referring to eating yokan).

The next instant, a strange sensation was clearly transmitted to Keisuke Ao's mind through his skin.

Then, a divine light shone forth, silently and completely purifying the mark of the evil spirit.

The Demon King's fingers trembled slightly as he felt a subtle stinging pain.

It was as if a gust of wind blew from the tea room, causing strands of Shinba Yui's hair to fall onto Ao Keisuke's knees.

So she reached up to tuck her hair back, looked up, and gazed at Aokiji with hazy eyes, offering a silent invitation.

No wonder he's the nemesis of evil spirits!

Under such gazes, Keisuke Ao finally couldn't resist moving his finger. His fingertip seemed to touch something, and for a moment, an electric current pierced through their bodies.

A smile appeared in Shimahana Yui's eyes. Her face was flushed, but she still took a small bite (of the yokan).

"This is the price for taking the amulet."

Only after all the curses were purified did she speak softly and release the hands binding Aokiji.

"..."

Keisuke Ao immediately withdrew his finger, but the saliva remaining on it still made him feel incredibly hot.

The peaceful state of mind I had previously enjoyed while drinking tea has long since been shattered.

"you……"

"Qinggui-kun, please have some more tea."

……

As night falls, lanterns light up the shrine, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The shrine maiden, carrying a lantern, escorts the guests down the mountain.

"In another two weeks, the little spirits nurtured near the shrine will emerge from the mountains in droves to hold their own festival. Come and watch together, Qinggui-kun!"

"If there's a chance."

Keisuke Ao shoved his hands into his school trouser pockets, his fingers rubbing two peace charms, a hint of self-doubt creeping in—could this be considered something he'd gotten by selling his body?!

But thanks to the fact that he sold a finger, the harvest from this visit was quite pleasing. One of the amulets was the one that Shinba Yui always wore, and it was incredibly spiritually rich, almost three times more so than the other one!

"Speaking of which, Qinggui-kun, why would you need two protective charms?"

"I'm going to give one to Arisugawa Asuka; her constitution seems to attract the attention of ghosts and monsters."

"Ah—it's Ms. Arisugawa."

Yui Kamibata nodded knowingly: "But her father has already applied for another one for her, and it will be finished in a few days, so... please don't share your affection with others."

That kind of "pampering" is something only a pervert like you would like!

Qing Guijie said expressionlessly, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"Sha—"

"Then, I look forward to your next visit."

The shrine maiden stood under the streetlamp at the foot of the mountain, her hands clasped together, bowing deeply, regaining her usual composed and dignified demeanor. If it weren't for the lingering warmth of her breath on his index finger, almost as if it were a hallucination, Ao Keisuke would have thought the scene in the tea room was just a dream.

But without a doubt, this perversion is entirely genuine.

Leaving Meiji Shrine, we returned to the bustling city center.

Keisuke Ao had dinner nearby and was on the train home when he received a message from Yuki from the morning.

"Senkyu-kun, is Yamato with you?"

"No, we met briefly after school and then parted ways."

"What should we do?! Asuka hasn't come home! We can't reach her by phone!"

"Call the police." Aokiji's finger hovered over the send button. After a moment's hesitation, he deleted those three words.

"I'll go to the school to look for it."

"Then I'll go look for places Asuka might have gone. I'm leaving the school in your care, Aogiri-kun!"

"Okay, you be careful too."

Putting down his phone, Qing Guijie closed his eyes and pondered for a long time.

If, just if, it's only a possibility, Arisugawa Asuka was targeted again before he killed the demon in the school... and even got hurt because of it.

That's truly infuriating.

Such a crude and disgusting monster dares to provoke us again and again.

She had even shared some of the secrets with Shinbata Yui, so how could she not take the initiative?

Unfortunately, the only mark connecting them was purified by the priestess; otherwise, Aoki Keisuke could have annihilated it remotely.

But this isn't actually a big problem—

It's simply a matter of getting off the train and changing stations.

I arrived at Kukai Private High School again late at night.

No overtime tonight.

Suitable for exorcising spirits!