The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

“Of course,” Ishihara Akira affirmed.

Saten Ruiko fell silent again, and after a long while, she suddenly gritted her teeth and replied, "Alright, I agree to join your religion. By the way, what's the name of your religion?"

"We don't have a name, or rather: I don't even know what our religion is called. Of course, if you insist on giving a name to a religion, then let's call it the Illuminati."

“So casual,” Saten Ruiko remarked.

At the same time, I increasingly doubted whether it was right or wrong for me to so casually join this religion...

The allure of gaining power is undeniable, and she, who has long yearned for it and feels resentful about her inability to develop it, is unwilling to give up any possibility.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have sought out something like the Imagine Mage in the original story.

Although at that time she had already confirmed, due to the various responses of the Disciplinary Committee, that the Fantasy Master was a real and effective software, while Ishihara Akira's religion was a strange and inexplicable thing.

But as I said before, this is Academy City, and she doesn't think she'll encounter any life-threatening dangers here, so she doesn't mind giving it a try.

Not to mention, she wasn't entirely without a backup plan when it came to joining a religion.

For example, right now, she's already thinking about how to send a message to her good friend, Shiori Haru.

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Chapter 596 Untitled

Heavenly Demon, Reborn as a Monk in Japan

"You received it, right?" Ishihara Akira said with a smile, looking at Saten Ruiko in front of him.

"What?" Saten Ruiko asked in confusion.

"Try to remember it."

Saten Ruiko blinked, but still obediently began to recall.

As for what she was remembering, she didn't know.

However, as she recalled, a large amount of unfamiliar information suddenly appeared in her mind, presenting legends about religious sacrifices to gods, as well as specific methods of sacrifice and prayer, which made Saten Ruiko instantly understand how to become an excellent believer.

"These are..."

“My ability—mind transfer—can transmit what I know and see to the target’s mind in a telepathic way. What you have in your mind right now is the knowledge I’m transmitting to you,” Ishihara Akira explained with a smile. “After that, you just need to pray according to the methods in that knowledge, and you should get feedback in seven days at most, and no more than half a month at the latest, and you will awaken your ability.”

"Is this...is that so..." Saten Ruiko exclaimed in astonishment.

"Is it really only necessary to do it in half a month?"

"Of course. If it exceeds this time..."

"What will happen?" Saten Ruiko asked nervously.

"That only shows that your faith is not sincere enough, and you were half-hearted and not serious when you prayed," Ishihara Akira laughed.

"Is it because I don't have the aptitude to awaken my abilities?" Saten Ruiko asked in astonishment.

"Since it involves deities, do you think things like human-determined qualifications still have any meaning?" Ishihara Akira retorted.

Saten Ruiko remained silent, but it was indeed true...

Since even gods truly exist, the so-called aptitude assessment can be completely ignored.

After all, gods are the embodiment of miracles, so they can disregard everything in the world and bestow miracles upon the person chosen by K.

"Do you have any more questions?" Ishihara Sho asked again.

Saten Ruiko shook her head: "No more."

“Then go do what you’re supposed to do,” Ishihara Sho replied.

"Huh? Don't we need to register personal information, leave contact details, or go to a base or church for verification?" Saten Ruiko asked in surprise.

“As I said, our religion is a new religion, unlike Christianity or other religions, which have a rich foundation and power and can build churches and temples without any scruples. Moreover, this is Academy City, the stronghold of science. Even if we were to build a temple, it wouldn’t be done openly. Instead, it would be built in the style of a research institute, depending on the atmosphere here…” Ishihara Akira paused, then continued to explain.

"However, the research institute is still under review, so for now, we don't have a specific meeting place in Academy City, so there's no need for registration. My sect has a unique way of distinguishing its followers. As for contact information... here's my business card. If you have any questions in the future, you can contact me using the number on it."

As he spoke, Ishihara Akira once again took out his business card and handed it to Saten Ruiko.

"Oh, oh." Saten Ruiko took it blankly, somewhat confused as to whether she had really joined a religion.

At least normally speaking, the way Ishihara Sho and the religion he describes treat their believers is far too casual, as casual as a salesperson selling a product. As long as you buy it, you're a valued member, and they don't care who you are or what your situation is.

However, it did relieve Saten Ruiko.

At least things weren't as dangerous and unknown as she had imagined.

"Alright, go have fun. Remember to pray on time when you have nothing to do," Ishihara Akira replied.

"oh oh."

After that, Ishihara Akira ignored Saten Ruiko and continued wandering the streets...

Since Saten Ruiko has come out, Tokiwadai Middle School should be dismissed by now, right?

It is indeed necessary to go and take a look there.

Let's see if there's a chance to meet Misaka Mikoto or Misaki Shokuhou.

As for whether this will attract Aleister's attention and lead to any repercussions...

Previously, he might have worried about not being able to handle Aleister because he wasn't strong enough. But now, having obtained the authority of a demon god in the world of A Certain Magical Index and being a Taiyi Celestial Immortal himself, he really doesn't care about Aleister, except for the fact that he doesn't know the full extent of Aiwass's situation.

After thinking it over, Ishihara Akira decisively changed his direction of travel and headed towards Tokiwadai Middle School and the location of the vending machine in the plaza that Misaka Mikoto (Railgun) usually liked to kick.

……

"Kashiri, do you believe in gods?" While Ishihara Akane was searching for Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, Saten Ruiko also met her good friend Uiharu Kashiri.

"Gods? How old are you? Why do you still believe in such things?" Uiharu Shiori put down the straw she was biting and looked at Saten Ruiko sitting opposite her in astonishment.

Although she knew that Saten Ruiko had a habit of collecting urban legends and all sorts of folk items, the fact that it reached the level of superstition still surprised her.

Could it be that Ruizi has been deceived by someone?

“But no one can prove that gods don’t exist, right?” Saten Ruiko knew that her question was pointless, but she didn’t want to give up her hope, so she retorted.

“That’s true. But if gods really exist in this world, then reality wouldn’t be like this, would it?” Haruharu Kazari retorted.

If gods truly exist, how could they possibly stand idly by while technology advances?

After all, technology was first born in religion, but its development was crucial during the anti-religious period.

If there were a god, he probably would have destroyed the technology long ago because of the prayers of the priests and believers.

After that, I suppose there was no Renaissance or Industrial Revolution.

"But why are you suddenly thinking about this kind of question all of a sudden?" After refuting her argument, Uiharu Shiori asked with a puzzled look.

"No, it's nothing." Saten Ruiko shook her head, not telling Hatsuharu about her meeting with Ishihara Akira today.

"Really?" Shiori Haru was skeptical.

"Really." But under Saten Ruiko's insistence, she didn't say much and continued drinking the cold juice in her hand.

"By the way, don't you have any disciplinary committee duties today?" Saten Ruiko changed the subject.

……

"Beautiful girls, please wait a moment." Ishihara Akira, who had arrived near Tokiwadai Girls' School, called out to the two girls in Tokiwadai Middle School uniforms in front of him.

The two women were taken aback for a moment, then turned to look in the direction from which the sound came.

"Are you calling us?" After looking around and seeing that there was no one else around, one of the two pointed to his nose with some doubt.

Chapter 597 Waiting for a Rabbit to Run into a Tree Stump

Heavenly Demon, Reborn as a Monk in Japan

"No doubt about it, I'm calling you." Ishihara Akira walked up to the two girls and smiled.

"Excuse me, what do you need us for?" The girls of Tokiwadai exchanged glances, and the girl who spoke first asked the question.

"Here's the thing, I have some things I'd like to discuss with Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, but Tokiwadai is an all-girls school, and it's not appropriate for a man like me to just wander in. So I was hoping you two could help me, or at least help me find out where you are right now?"

"You're looking for Misaka-san and Princess Shokuhou?"

Judging from their titles, these two should be members of the so-called Shokuhou faction.

Yes, although Tokiwadai is just a junior high school, because it is full of young ladies and level 3 or higher ability users, it is divided into various groups of different sizes based on their background or abilities.

Among them, Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, who are both espers, have the greatest influence, thus unconsciously attracting the gathering of people around them...

Of course, this undoubtedly refers to Misaka Mikoto. As for Shokuhou Misaki, she intends to build her own faction and is even willing to use her abilities for this purpose.

As for the purpose, it's to oppose Misaka Mikoto!

The reason is simple: because of her good friend Dolly.

"Yes," Ishihara Akira nodded affirmatively.

"Sorry, Misaka and Shokuhou are always elusive, and we can't pinpoint their whereabouts. You should ask someone else." The two exchanged another glance and refused simultaneously.

Their backgrounds are not simple. Although they may not be real rich heiresses, girls who can enter Tokiwadai Middle School are not naive. Besides, Ishihara Sho asked Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, who are both espers. They would not be foolish enough to tell such important information to others. What if Ishihara Sho is a bad guy?

They couldn't afford the wrath of superpowered individuals, or the trouble they would cause related to them due to their negligence.

"I see... That's really true..." Ishihara Sho looked at the two of them, sighed, and activated his hypnotic ability again, instantly taking control of their consciousness. He then manipulated them to find out the whereabouts of Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki.

However, just as they said, the two of them have always been quite elusive. Unless they want people to know, it is really difficult for ordinary people to find them!

And here, the whereabouts of Misaka Mikoto are the most difficult to find.

So the two of them made a round of calls, but still couldn't find out where Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki were.

Left with no other option, Ishihara Akira erased the two girls' memories of calling to inquire about the whereabouts of Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki, and let them go, frowning as he did so.

"Looks like I'll have to check out the small plaza in District 7 or the talent workshop in District 3..."

However, the most urgent thing is to go to the small square and see if we can find Misaka Mikoto, whose coins were swallowed by the vending machine...

He then turned and walked over there.