The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

Heavenly Demon, Reborn as a Monk in Japan

Popular recommendation:

However, Jun Sakurai's matter was ultimately a minor issue, which either Theristina or Kikyo Yoshikawa could handle. So, after a brief meeting, her problem was resolved.

As for whether to go further and develop new methods of use like other researchers, that's another matter. Anyway, there's no rush. As long as Ishihara Sho's main body isn't ready to leave, he'll have opportunities to carry out his plans.

So after settling Jun Sakurai in, Shou Ishihara once again focused his attention on the upcoming Book of Law...

Then, Ishihara Akira once again received a call from Kanzaki Kaori, which was both unexpected and logical.

"What's going on this time?" Ishihara Akira asked with a smile.

"Let's meet up."

"Sure? Where shall we meet?" Ishihara Sho asked.

“At…” Kanzaki Kaori gave an address.

"Wait for me, I'll be right there." Without hanging up the phone, he took a step and disappeared into thin air, appearing the next moment on an impact reef on the edge of a city, where he met Kanzaki Kaori, who was standing there enjoying the sea breeze.

Without saying a word, Ishihara Sho quietly moved closer and then suddenly grabbed Kanzaki Kaori from behind and pulled her into his arms.

“It’s me,” said Ishihara Sho, seeing Kanzaki Kaori struggling.

Kanzaki Kaori quieted down and didn't try to break free from Ishihara Yuu's embrace.

After all, the two of them had done everything they could, so there was no need to hold back anymore. Besides, Kanzaki Kaori was indeed feeling a bit confused and needed someone to lean on for comfort, so she leaned her weight entirely on Ishihara Akira and fell silent.

"What's wrong?" Having roughly guessed why Kanzaki Kaori was like this, Ishihara Sho grabbed her food storage without any politeness, rested his head on Kanzaki Kaori's shoulder, and followed her gaze to look at the distant ocean road.

Kanzaki Kaori remained silent for a long while before finally speaking: "You said before that you wanted to take over the Amakusa style and turn it into the Illuminati's base. You weren't joking, were you?"

"No, what? Have you made up your mind and are you ready to hand over the Amakusa style to me?" Ishihara Akira chuckled, becoming increasingly certain of his suspicions.

"Even if you take over, you might have to face the mainstream branch of Christianity, the world's largest religion, and the hostility and opposition of the Roman Catholic Church. Does that matter?" Kanzaki Kaori continued to ask.

"You know my trump card. Do you think I need to care about these things?" Ishihara Akira retorted.

“The Roman Catholic Church is different from ordinary Christianity. Its foundation is much deeper. Not only does it contain magical artifacts that can change the rules of the world, but it also has a secret group called the Holy Right Seat. It is said that the strength of each member of the Holy Right Seat is no weaker than that of the angel we faced before who was pulled down by the angel's fall ceremony. Moreover, the leader, the Right Flame, can unleash power comparable to a demon god in the real world. Even so, you don't care?” Kanzaki Kaori, afraid that Ishihara Akane would not understand the situation, revealed again.

"It's only comparable to a demon god, not a real demon god. Besides, Kanzaki, do you really know what a demon god represents?" Ishihara Akira asked with amusement.

"I don't know," Kanzaki Kaori shook her head.

Since her birth, she had heard many rumors about demons and various legends about them, but she only knew that demons represented supreme power. As for what a demon was, she really didn't know.

“Then I will tell you what a Demon God truly is.” Ishihara Akira straightened Kanzaki Kaori’s body, making her face him, and said, “A Demon God is a miracle, a concrete manifestation of possibility. In the hands of a Demon God, all power in the world is a plaything. Time can be manipulated, space can be transformed, and all kinds of concepts can be negated from cognition—”

"Take the concepts of life and death, for example. If a demon god so desires, he can resurrect the dead in an instant."

To kill the living, and even to create all kinds of creatures that have already disappeared from history.

“No misfortune will befall the Demon God. The Demon God only needs to imagine a certain possibility, and that thing will inevitably happen, and it will happen exactly as the Demon God designed it. Even if that thing has less than a one percent chance in theory, in the Demon God’s eyes, it will be a 100% certainty.”

"Are you sure that the leader of the Holy Right Seat you mentioned, the Right Flame, is powerful enough to reach this level?"

"..." Kanzaki Kaori remained silent. She had finally come to truly understand why a demon god was a demon god.

With this power, he is entirely worthy of the title of god.

"Do you still think I need to care about those people's feelings?" Ishihara asked.

"But the demon god can't come down," Kanzaki Kaori said, conflicted.

"Then what am I?" Ishihara Akira asked with amusement.

Kanzaki Kaori's brow twitched, and she looked at him with a strange glint in her eyes.

"You don't actually think my identity is just that of an archbishop or pope of the Illuminati, do you? Even if that were true, what reason would I have to create the Illuminati? Is it for fun?" Ishihara Sho asked.

“So…” Kanzaki Kaori murmured hesitantly.

"That's right, I am the very demon god behind the Illuminati! So it's not that demon gods can't descend; it's just that ordinary demon gods need to shed their demon god identity and revert to being ordinary people. I'm different. I and my true form are two sides of the same coin. That is to say, even if I stand before you, my true form is still in phase, existing as a demon god. Furthermore, my communication with my true form is always present. You should understand what that means, right?"

"In other words, you can use the power of a demon god at any time if you want to," Kanzaki Kaori replied, her eyes filled with shock.

“That’s right.” Ishihara Sho smiled. “Now you understand, right? Whether it’s the Roman Catholic Church or the entire Christian Church, as long as I don’t want to, no one in this world can do anything to me. You can rest assured to hand over the Amakusa style to me and let them become believers who spread my faith and glory.”

"...I understand." Kanzaki Kaori was silent for a while before letting out a firm sigh.

"Alright, now you can tell me what happened, right?" Ishihara Akira said, gently smoothing Kanzaki Kaori's hair with his hand.

"Here's what happened..." With a weight lifted from her shoulders, Kanzaki Kaori recounted the events surrounding the Book of Law and Orsora, revealing her true purpose in inviting Ishihara Sho out—

It is hoped that Ishihara Sho can protect the Amakusa school and prevent them from becoming victims of certain actions by the Roman Catholic Church, resulting in the deaths of all members.

Chapter 637 Orsola

Heavenly Demon, Reborn as a Monk in Japan

Popular recommendation:

“Alright, leave this to me.” After a pause, Ishihara Akira continued, “But you know what kind of people your companions are, so don’t refuse when I need you to help me with my books.”

"No, that won't happen. But if that happens, besides the Roman Catholic Church, you'll probably also be condemned by the Anglican Church," Kanzaki Kaori said helplessly.

“Didn’t we make the British Puritans owe us a favor before? We can use that to our advantage in this matter. Otherwise, we can’t just let the Puritans take the person away from me for nothing, can we?” Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

"The problem is that simple human sentiment might not be enough to quell the Puritans' anger," Kanzaki Kaori warned.

"It doesn't matter. If all else fails, I don't mind going to England and showing off my skills at St. Paul's Cathedral, letting them witness the power of the Illuminati. Once they've been hurt, they'll naturally understand what choice to make."

"I hope things don't get to that point," Kanzaki Kaori sighed, her expression complex.

"Alright, I'm leaving now. I'll contact you later."

After saying that, Ishihara Akira kissed Kanzaki Kaori on the lips, then activated his power and returned to Academy City.

After all, the key figure in the whole incident, Orsola, first appeared near Academy City. So as long as we stay there and keep an eye on the movements of Stiyl, Index, and even Touma Kamijou, we will definitely be able to find Orsola and change the course of events from the source.

So, as expected, a day later, Ishihara Shou saw a blonde girl dressed in a black Roman Catholic nun's habit—Osora Aquinas—near a bus stop not far from one of the normal exit gates of Academy City.

Ishihara Akira appeared behind her in a flash, like an intimate couple, and hugged her from behind. He held the large bowl in front of her with both hands, squeezing it as he chuckled, "Sister, you seem to need some help. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Huh? I do need help, but before that, could you please let me go?" Osora didn't scream in panic or even hysteria like a typical woman would after being attacked by a stranger. She didn't even struggle. Instead, she spoke gently to Ishihara Sho, who was standing behind her and touching her.

“You’re quite composed.” Upon hearing this, Ishihara Sho smiled and released her, then looked directly at Osora, who had turned around and was now facing him.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am Ishihara Akira, the pope of the Illuminati, a new religious group."

With that, Ishihara Akira extended his hand.

“Oh, oh, hello, I am Osora Aquinas, and as for affiliation... I think I am still a member of the Roman Catholic Church.” Osora paused for a moment upon hearing this, and then belatedly reached out and shook hands with Ishihara Sho.

“I know that you are being hunted by the Roman Catholics because of the Book of Law,” Ishihara Akira said with a smile, holding Osora’s fair and delicate hand.

"So, you've also come for the Book of Laws?" Osora countered.

"Compared to the Book of Law, I'm more interested in Sister Osora herself. Of course, not because of the method to decipher the coded messages on you—although my Illuminati isn't a new religion founded on the principles of Christianity, we have no interest in destroying the entire Christian faith just because we're not part of the Christian system. So, when I say I'm interested, I mean it literally—simply because I'm interested in you." With that, Ishihara Akira pulled Osora into his arms again, hugging her tightly. "After all, Sister Osora, you're quite a beauty. Whether it's your skin, your features, your temperament, or your figure."

"Or perhaps it is precisely because of your striking and proud figure, as well as your status and temperament, that I have developed a strong possessive feeling towards you and want to bring you back to my religious sanctuary."

"Tear your nun's habit to shreds there and turn you into my collection."

"So, the Illuminati is an evil religion, is that right?" Osora asked, looking directly into Ishihara's eyes as he let Ishihara's hand grip his conscience again.

"Evil? You're mistaken. Although our religion is a relatively new one, founded this year, its core principles can be traced back to the Daoist school of Yang Zhu, dating back to 400 BC. It emphasizes that one should not sacrifice even a hair's breadth for the benefit of the world, nor accept the entire world's wealth for oneself. It advocates preserving one's true nature and not letting material possessions burden one's actions. Therefore, from this perspective, our Illuminati can also be called 'Preserving One's True Nature'!"

"As the name suggests, it means to release one's desires and thoughts as much as possible without harming one's own or others' interests, and to put them into practice. Therefore, the people in my teaching do not emphasize precepts or abstinence. Once an idea is formed, one will do one's best to carry it out!"

“And now, my only thought is to have you, even if it means conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.” Ishihara Shou responded firmly to Osora’s scrutinizing gaze.

"Limited freedom... This religion is truly peculiar. I find it hard to imagine the impact it will have on the world once it spreads." Osora, who was already knowledgeable enough that he wouldn't be able to do the job of cipher translation, instantly understood the meaning behind Ishihara Sho's words and sighed thoughtfully.

"So you are perfectly welcome to join me, accept my protection, and then oversee the operation of my teachings to prevent people from being led astray because of its overly open principles," Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

"You really didn't come for the Book of Laws?" Osora asked again to confirm.

"The birth of Jesus and God didn't even predate the founding of my teachings. Besides, as I've already stated, one of my teachings is that I would not accept the entire world for my own benefit. What does that mean? It means that if it requires sacrificing the world for personal gain, my followers disdain such actions. Therefore, regardless of whether you've deciphered the Book of Law, my followers have no interest in disrupting the current world environment. We don't want to become victims of war and chaos," Ishihara Akira said solemnly.

"Eh? Mr. Ishihara, what are you doing here?" Just then, a familiar voice came from one side of the street.

It was none other than Kamijou Touma, who was forced to temporarily leave Academy City because of Stiyl's actions.

"I need to pick up a friend." Ishihara Sho removed his hand from Osora's chest, turned around, and took Osora's hand with his other hand.

"And you, what made you run away?"

"It's all Stiyl's fault. He inexplicably took Index away and left a note saying that I had to be at a certain place before 8 p.m. or Index's life would be in danger. I had no choice but to obey." Kamijou Touma sighed helplessly.

Chapter 638 - One update today

"In that case, you should hurry over there," Ishihara Akira said.

"Alright, I'll head over there first. Let's meet again after I've dealt with things over there." Touma Kamijou readily agreed without any hesitation.

The two then parted ways. Touma Kamijou continued toward the place mentioned on the note left by Stiyl, while Shou Ishihara stayed behind to discuss the transfer of the letter with Osora.

"Let's go, let's talk as we walk," Ishihara said, leading Osora by the hand.

"So? Do you want to trust me and become my woman, transfer your citizenship to our Illuminati, and receive our protection?" Ishihara Akira asked again on the way.

“I’m sorry, but I swore an oath to serve God for life the day I became a nun, so I can’t be anyone’s woman,” Osora said, shaking her head slightly in refusal.

"Then why have I seen nuns getting married?"

"That nun probably wasn't like me, a nun who was determined to serve God for life. Or maybe she changed her mind and resigned from her nunhood halfway through, choosing to return to the life of an ordinary person, so she could marry someone without any scruples."

"In that case, why don't you resign from your job as a nun? Anyway, the Roman Catholic Church you joined is now hunting you down as a dangerous element who could destroy the entire Christian social system. You might as well get rid of your past identity and regain your freedom. Of course, it would be even better if you could join our Illuminati. That way, there won't be any problems."

"I'm sorry, I don't have any plans to leave Christianity at the moment."

"You...you should still remember what I said before about the principles of our Illuminati, right?"

“I would not give up even a hair's breadth to benefit the world; I would not accept the whole world's wealth to serve myself. I would preserve my true nature and not let material possessions burden my body,” Osora repeated.

“That’s right, ‘Preserve your true nature and do not let material possessions burden you.’ This means that when thoughts arise in your mind, do not restrain them, but release them freely and do not be hindered by worldly etiquette and social perceptions. In other words, you can use any means necessary to achieve your goal. This is also the origin of our Illuminati’s other name, ‘Preserve Your True Nature’! And now, I want to have you, but you have rejected me. What do you think I should do next?” Ishihara Akira asked with a smile.