In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

"Is this... Natsuki-sensei's power...?"

Shirashima looked surprised as she gazed at the man before her, suddenly finding him even more mysterious.

Not only does he possess immense power, but he can also heal others. What is Teacher Xia Mu's true identity...?

"Are you alright now?"

Hearing Natsuki's question, Shiroshima shook his head, then recalled, opened his palm, revealing a butterfly-shaped clip inside.

"Teacher Xia Mu, what was this you just gave me...?"

"It's a small toy; if the same thing happens again, it should be able to protect you."

Xia Mu explained with a smile, adding at the end, "By the way, you can use it as long as you silently chant 'Holy Light'!"

"so……"

After hearing this, Shiroshima did not use it immediately, but instead carefully put it away.

"Well……"

Natsuki looked at her, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Shiroshima-kun, what exactly is that guy?"

He was referring to the shadowy armor summoned by White Island. The more Xia Mu came into contact with it, the stranger it seemed to him.

Based on the sensed soul power intensity, the Shadow Armor is at least a level 3 ghost. At this level, special humans are undoubtedly quite attractive to them. At least among the ghosts Xia Mu has seen before, none have been able to escape this inevitable rule.

However, Natsuki found it quite incredible that Shiroshima, an ordinary human, could control such a powerful demon.

What's even stranger is that, as a level 3 ghost, its normal intelligence is much higher than that of lower-level ghosts, but the Shadow Armor seems to be able to only be activated. After several encounters, it seems to only be able to obey simple commands, which makes Xia Mu even more puzzled.

Unfortunately, just like last time, Shiroshima didn't give a direct answer: "I'm sorry, Natsuki-sensei, I really can't tell you about this, because it is..."

Shiroshima suddenly clutched his chest, his face contorted in pain.

Upon seeing this, Xia Mu immediately reactivated the Holy Light, his brows furrowing deeply. He suddenly understood why Bai Dao was unwilling to reveal this matter; it was probably related to her safety!

The next moment, Xia Mu suddenly looked up.

Behind Baidao, a black shadow slowly emerged, similar to the previous Shadow Armor, but its aura and astonishing scale were far beyond what the Shadow Armor could compare to!

At the same time, the surrounding darkness reappeared, seemingly devouring all life compared to the mist brought by the ghost bird. As for the black shadow armor from before, it vanished the moment the powerful ghost appeared!

Are you kidding me?

Does such a thing even exist in this world?

Based on Xia Mu's experience, this was definitely a level 4... no, perhaps a powerful ghost far exceeding level 4!

At that level, human weapons would be ineffective; perhaps only nuclear-level military equipment could be effective against it?

He originally thought that level 3 ghosts were the most powerful beings he could encounter, but the ghostly figure in front of him was telling Xia Mu that there might be even more terrifying ghosts in this world than he had imagined!

hum-

Seemingly sensing the terrifying pressure, the cross necklace on Xia Mu's chest floated up automatically, its holy light activated, attempting to resist the oppressive force brought by the dark figure.

Fortunately, it seemed to be just an illusion. After lasting for a few seconds, the huge black shadow disappeared, and the surrounding darkness also dissipated, allowing Xia Mu to catch his breath.

"What...what was that just now...?"

Xia Mu had no doubt that if it revealed its true form, even if it used all its current means, it would probably be at the mercy of others.

This is the feeling of despair that arises uncontrollably when the difference in the intensity of life reaches a certain level!

Hearing Xia Mu's wary words, Shiroshima was clearly surprised. The next moment, as if remembering something, his expression turned unusually gloomy.

"That guy, he's out again?"

"again?"

Xia Mu keenly sensed the key point in her words, opened his mouth, but did not continue to ask. If he were to arouse this ghostly thing again, who knows what terrifying disasters it would cause!

Seemingly having heard what Natsuki was thinking, Shiroshima immediately spoke up to explain:

"This is a curse, a curse passed down through generations of women in our family. The more frequently its clones are summoned, the deeper the curse's mark will become. Eventually, when it accumulates to a certain degree, the curse will erupt completely!"

"My mother... that's why she died!"

Towards the end, it seemed that someone important had been mentioned, and Shiroshima visibly choked up, but after taking a few deep breaths, he continued:

"Fortunately, it has only appeared twice since I gained this ability. Teacher Xia Mu, don't worry about me. One day in the future, I will definitely expel the curse from my family!"

Looking at the determined expression in the girl's eyes, Xia Mu seemed to be moved. His expression changed, but he still nodded emphatically.

"Well, if you need anything, just say the word. As a student counselor, I can't ignore scary curses and such!"

He spoke casually, but remembering the girl's pained expression, he instinctively clutched the cross necklace to his chest.

If it's that, maybe it's possible...

At this moment, the students gradually woke up. The two looked at each other and chose to hide the matter, but when they turned their heads, a strange look flashed in their eyes at the same time.

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Chapter 39 Dating Invitation

The ghostly creature that appeared on Shiroshima served as a wake-up call for Natsuki. He realized that this seemingly peaceful world might harbor countless beings he had never even heard of.

The curses may only be the beginning; in the distant future, perhaps even more terrible things will happen!

Fortunately, in the short term, thanks to the "sacred artifact" given by Xia Mu, Shiroshima's future reliance on the Dark Armor will be greatly reduced, which will also delay the outbreak of the curse to some extent, putting Xia Mu at ease.

To help her get used to it as quickly as possible, Xia Mu also taught her the techniques for using the "sacred artifact".

Of course, this is not something that can be accomplished overnight. To reach Sayuri's level, one needs to resonate further with the holy light within the butterfly clip. However, Natsuki firmly believes that with Shiroshima's abilities, it might be possible to achieve this in a short time...

Meanwhile, unknowingly, a seed called becoming stronger took root in Xia Mu's heart, waiting for the day when it would sprout in order to cope with possible crises!

……

The incident at the flower and bird exhibition hall did not cause much of a stir.

Although the possibility of them falling asleep at the same time was extremely slim, under Xia Mu's conscious guidance, they gradually put it out of their minds and became completely immersed in the sights and sounds of the other animals.

This seems to be another ability brought by the Holy Light, which can make people believe Xia Mu's words with a very high probability.

Of course, such statements must have a certain logic. Heaven knows how many hairs Xia Mu lost trying to come up with a reason for the extra big pit next to him.

As for why he did this, the reason is actually quite simple: he just wanted to minimize some unnecessary panic.

After all, such bizarre events, if guided by someone with ulterior motives, might evolve into a "weapon" powerful enough to shake up society. If it gets to that point, there won't be much difference between humans and ghosts!

Whether by luck or not, although there were surveillance cameras in the flower and bird exhibition hall, the more powerful the ghost, the more it would affect similar electronic devices, making them unable to function properly.

For "noobs" like the Slit-Mouthed Woman, the camera function might still be able to capture images, but at level two and above, the function of electronic devices will be greatly suppressed.

This was something Xia Mu had noticed during his previous encounters, which prevented a lot of chaos from occurring.

The visit and learning process quickly came to an end.

Watching the students leave one by one, and the back of a white-haired girl among them, Xia Mu couldn't help but sigh, "So many things have happened!"

"Yes, I never expected that a simple visit and study tour would lead to something like that. This world... seems to have become so unfamiliar to me..."

Beside her, Mai also wore an unusually solemn expression.

As someone who had experienced a similar incident before, and in order to help cover up the impact of the incident, Natsuki told Mai about the ghost bird.

As for the White Island Curse Ghost incident, he didn't tell the other party. Knowing Mai as he did, he knew that it might keep the other party up at night for several nights in a row, so there was no need to say it.

Mai recalled what had just happened not long ago. It might have been life-threatening, but she had no memory of it at all. This eerie feeling spread through her mind, making her even more afraid.

Fortunately, after glancing at Natsuki beside her, Mai felt much safer and even moved closer.

A faint fragrance filled the air; Natsuki smelled cherry blossoms. He didn't know how to explain Mai's感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing feelings, emotions, and reflection), and simply gazed silently ahead until—

"Natsuki."

Mai's words brought Xia Mu back to his senses. He turned his head and saw that Mai was looking down slightly, her hands gripping the hem of her clothes, as if she was going through a fierce internal struggle.

"What's wrong, Mai?"

"that is……"

Natsuki's gentle voice stirred up Mai's already unsettled heart once again.

Finally, after making up her mind, she suddenly raised her head, looked at Xia Mu, and said, "Tomorrow, please go on a date with me, okay?"

"Dating???"

Xia Mu almost lost his composure.

"That's right!"

Mai clenched her small fists, which made a creaking sound.

"Since terrible things may happen in the future, I absolutely cannot die without knowing it!"

"As an outstanding woman who has been single for twenty-five years, I must experience the taste of love! So, please accept my request for a date, Xia Mu!"

"Ah—"

Xia Mu pointed to himself, his face full of confusion: "Why me?"

Mai replied quite seriously, "Isn't that a matter of course? You're not only handsome and have a perfect personality, but you also have mysterious abilities. To Mai, you're the perfect person. Of course I want to go on a date with you!"

Her straightforward words troubled Xia Mu quite a bit. He didn't expect Mai to express her love to him so directly, but after thinking about it carefully, Xia Mu still showed a serious expression.

"Mai."

"Ok!"

Mai nodded emphatically, her eyes reflecting Natsuki's face, a light shimmering within them, as if filled with hope.

"I'm sorry, I can't agree."

"Huh, why???"

Mai frowned and asked.

For someone who has never been in a relationship, meeting a suitable partner is already difficult enough, let alone having bravely expressed her feelings.

pat!

Xia Mu suddenly placed his hand on Mai's shoulder. She was stunned and hadn't even reacted when she heard the serious words coming from the man in front of her.