Tokyo: I am the Lord of All Demons!

Since the Shinto Office had no extra offices, Jun Morita decided to let Risa Ishikawa work there, a decision that was approved by Director Shingo Kishimoto, and it is believed that the First Divine Messenger would also have no objections.

Time flies.

It's 8 PM.

As people gradually left Shinto Hall, Jun Morita and Risa Ishikawa were still working overtime, sifting through urban legend information online.

In Jun Morita's plan, after the two of them get off work, they will have a match with Risa Ishikawa to enhance her fighting ability.

Just as the two put down their computers and were about to leave work, a fat police inspector suddenly barged into the messenger's office.

Both Risa Ishikawa and Jun Morita knew this police inspector; his name was Ryuki Matsushita.

I wonder what this inspector is up to, barging in so late at night instead of leaving work.

Chapter 123 Hanako the Cinema

"Something terrible has happened!" Matsushita Ryukyu rushed into the office, his words startling.

However, as a divine messenger, Morita Jun was extremely well-mannered. Moreover, she needed to cultivate a "leadership" demeanor, so even if the other party claimed that the sky was falling, she still had to appear confident and in control.

Jun Morita sighed. "Don't panic. What happened? Please tell me slowly."

Matsushita Ryukyu looked up and noticed that next to the First Divine Envoy was an unknown beautiful woman.

Unfortunately, Matsushita Ryuki had just gone out on a field trip, so he missed Ishikawa Risa's self-introduction.

Seeing Matsushita Ryukyu hesitate, Morita Jun urged, "She is the new divine messenger, Ishikawa Risa, one of our own."

After hearing this, Matsushita Ryukyu lowered his guard. "Just now, when I was patrolling the street across from our Shinto Hall, I found that a building was haunted. It was very haunted, and people had all run away."

Upon hearing this, Ishikawa Risa tensed up immediately. She hadn't expected to have a new task so soon after becoming a divine messenger.

Jun Morita, however, remained completely unmoved and instead said slowly, "So what?"

"Huh?" Matsushita Ryukyu clearly couldn't understand Morita Jun's meaning.

The other party continued, "Hauntings, regardless of their distance, should be handled according to the default procedure. You can't give them priority just because they're on the next street."

Sitting to the side, Risa Ishikawa felt that Jun Morita's words made sense and felt that she had a strong aura, and instantly turned into a little fangirl!

too strong!

She was clearly just a woman, yet she was able to overwhelm a middle-aged man in a black leather uniform with her aura. How powerful was that!

After being reprimanded, Matsushita Ryukyu quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, the main problem is that the ghost has already started hurting people in the street. I was a bit too hasty and that's why I barged in and disturbed your work. I'm really sorry."

Upon hearing this, Jun Morita rolled her eyes at Ryuki Matsushita, then turned to Risa Ishikawa and asked, "Do we have any exorcism battles planned for tonight?"

"Huh?" Ishikawa Risa was taken aback. She had never expected that Morita Jun-senpai would ask such a question.

What is meant by "exorcism battle arrangement"?

Risa Ishikawa understood these words and these operations, but what she didn't understand was the meaning of the question raised at this moment.

Could it be that Senior Morita Jun is hoping to find a way to save face, so that I can pretend to make it clear to her that I have no plans for tonight?

Risa Ishikawa realized.

It turns out that Senior Morita Jun is a very principled person, but at the same time, he is also a very compassionate person, and he would not stand idly by while the urban legend case was unfolding.

Risa Ishikawa straightened her back instantly after thinking for a moment. "Reporting to my senior, we have no plans to fight tonight."

Jun Morita glanced at Ruki Matsushita. "Oh, then... shall we make an exception and work overtime?"

“Okay!” Ishikawa Risa had no objections at all. Having just become a divine messenger, she naturally wanted to practice on more ghosts, just like a new driver who wants to drive more after getting their license.

It was only at this point that Matsushita Ryukyu belatedly realized that Morita Jun, the messenger, had agreed to help with the exorcism.

"Then I'll lead the way!" Matsushita Ryukyu said excitedly. "I'll go back and get a peach wood sword, then we'll set off!"

Then, the severely obese man bounced away like a jelly, disappearing from the sight of Jun Morita and Risa Ishikawa.

At this moment, Junzai Morita turned around and asked Risa Ishikawa, "Ishikawa, before we set off, there's something I need to tell you."

"Huh? What is it?" Ishikawa Risa had never expected her senior to have such a serious face, and she couldn't help but become serious as well.

After organizing his thoughts for a moment, Jun Morita said, "I don't know if Shimizu-chan has told you that our exorcism battles are risky, it's like fighting with our lives on the line."

“I know.” Ishikawa Risa nodded subconsciously.

Jun Morita narrowed his eyes and said, "You really know? This isn't a live-action game; this is going to war."

"Ah, this..." Ishikawa Risa's face darkened slightly; for a moment, she was genuinely frightened by her senior.

However, Ishikawa Risa changed her mind and said, "Since I have chosen to become a divine messenger, I am mentally prepared. If necessary, I am willing to give my life for Lord Aragami and for this wonderful world."

Even Jun Morita didn't quite believe her words, and could only mutter, "Your resolve is truly profound..."

"hey-hey."

Seeing that Jun Morita was speechless, Risa Ishikawa chuckled and actually acted cute in front of her senior.

Jun Morita clearly wasn't buying it; her attempts to act cute were ineffective, so she rolled her eyes at Risa Ishikawa.

She even went so far as to rebuke him, saying, "Is this how you usually talk?"

"Oh, yes!" Ishikawa Risa completely disregarded Morita Jun's reprimand.

Seeing her persist in acting cute, Jun Morita had no other choice but to sigh. It seemed that her leadership style was still lacking.

It doesn't matter. When Ishikawa Risa gets a beating and I save her, she'll accept me.

At this moment, Matsushita Ryukyu was all ready to go. He stood at the door and knocked on the wooden door. "I'm ready, my two divine messengers. Shall we depart now?"

"Alright, Ishikawa, you should change into your shrine maiden outfit first." Jun Morita glanced at Risa Ishikawa.

“But these shrine maiden outfits haven’t been washed yet…” Ishikawa Risa looked at the shrine maiden outfits beside her, somewhat hesitant.

"Go change it now!" Jun Morita gave an impatient order.

"Alright, alright!" Ishikawa Risa could only run into the dressing room and change into her shrine maiden outfit.

Dressed in a shrine maiden outfit, she looked quite convincing, and she didn't lose her original "cute" charm.

"Let's go," Jun Morita said to Risa Ishikawa, and the two walked out of the office together.

As the two women walked out of the office and out of the Shinto Hall, Matsushita Ryukyu couldn't help but feel a little curious.

The divine messenger is truly extraordinary; he can possess a spirit without even needing to carry any magical artifacts! Matsushita Ryukyu could only marvel at this in his heart.

Since they were only one street apart, the group did not take a car but walked instead.

It was already 9 p.m., and thanks to the destruction of Kisaragi Station, Tokyo's urban area under the night sky had returned to its former bustling state, with people coming and going and cars flowing by. In the distance, you could even see trains entering the station.

Because the distance was not far, the three of them arrived near the haunted site in just a few minutes on foot.

According to Ryuki Matsushita's account, the haunted place was a movie theater.

"A movie theater is haunted? Do you know what the ghost's characteristics are?" Jun Morita stopped and turned around to ask.

Matsushita Ryukyu stammered, "It sounds like Hanako, that's what the people who were fleeing said..."

"Hanako?!" Jun Morita's pupils dilated in shock, and for a moment, he wondered if he had misheard.

Matsushita Ryuki asked, puzzled, "Yes, Hanako, is there something wrong with this name?"

It's normal that Matsushita Ryukyu doesn't understand; as a police inspector, his rank is too low to access relevant information.

The Shinto Office's database clearly states that Hanako is the Demon King. As for why she was designated as the Demon King, that is unclear. Jun Morita did not know who defined Hanako.

Another point is that the "Ghost King" refers to a certain level of power. In fact, even the Divine Envoys don't have a clear answer. They only know that it's probably a very dangerous urban legend.

In short, it was this document that made Jun Morita, who originally intended to take a tough stance, somewhat hesitant.

Risa Ishikawa stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong, Hanako, senpai?"

Jun Morita didn't answer, but turned around and said, "That's enough for now, Matsushita. You should go back to the Shinto Hall now, for your safety."

"Alright..." Matsushita Ryukyu was more than happy to agree. Of course he knew that the ghost spirit was very fierce, otherwise he would not have run away by himself, but fought instead.

Seeing Matsushita Ryuki escape, Ishikawa Risa was even more confused and simply asked, "Senpai, why did you let him go? Wouldn't one more person mean more strength?"

Jun Morita shook his head and said, "That's not how it's calculated. Let me give you a simple example. It's like a level one soldier in a game. In front of a level one hundred boss, it only serves as experience."

She added, "In front of a vengeful ghost, a police inspector wielding a peach wood sword might die instantly from a single touch."

"I see..." Ishikawa Risa nodded thoughtfully.

She was a little scared and continued, "Does the senior mean that the one entrenched in this movie theater is the BOSS?"

“That’s right.” Jun Morita made no attempt to hide the truth. After saying that, she stared at Risa Ishikawa’s face with a serious expression. “It’s not too late to back out now.”

Faced with the "threat," Risa Ishikawa timidly asked, "Senior, are you going to back down...?"

Jun Morita interrupted her, saying, "If I intended to back down, I wouldn't have come here."

"You're awesome, senior! I'll stand outside and cheer you on!" Ishikawa Risa was unexpectedly being mischievous.

She wasn't just being mischievous; she genuinely intended to do it. She turned around, making a gesture as if she was about to run away.

Jun Morita reached out and grabbed Risa Ishikawa's collar, pulling her back. "No, are you serious?"

Risa Ishikawa, who had been pulled back, actually laughed: "It's fake, hehe, how could I abandon my senior and only care about saving my own life?"

Hearing this, Jun Morita's expression turned ugly: "If you misbehave again next time, I'll rub you into the ground."

However, Risa Ishikawa still grinned and said, "I won't do it again. I promise it won't happen again."

"I hope you keep your word." Jun Morita released Risa Ishikawa's collar, then took a step forward to observe the movement of the building.

This movie theater was hidden inside a large shopping mall, where many people had already been evacuated.

Jun Morita stepped forward, staring at the mall's entrance, observing for any signs of demonic power.

The answer is, of course, yes.

But the ghostly power is getting weaker and weaker, and it feels like the ghostly spirit inside is about to escape.

"Hurry up!" Jun Morita quickened her pace, summoning her divine weapon, the naginata Raikiri, into the mall with the weapon in hand.

In principle, Shinto priests do have the right to carry weapons in public places, which is permitted by the Shinto Office, but there is a prerequisite: the bearer must be wearing a priestess's robe.

Both Jun Morita and Risa Ishikawa were dressed in shrine maiden outfits, so they carried them casually. Risa Ishikawa followed closely behind and summoned her divine artifact, the "Wand of Bonds".

At this moment, people continued to escape from inside the mall, and the two figures moving against the flow of traffic became the most beautiful sight here.