In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

As she spoke, she leaned closer to Xia Mu's body. The pleasant scent filled his nostrils, and the soft feeling that came over him upon touching her stirred something within him. A subtle sensation seemed to be scratching at Xia Mu's heart, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Fortunately, as certain information flashed through her mind, Xia Mu quickly regained her composure. She pulled Mizuno's hand down and walked towards the desk, then sat down and looked at the person by the window, saying, "Mimino-sensei, I think you received my message, which is why you stayed until now, right?"

"That's right! After seeing Natsuki-sensei's message, Mizuno postponed her after-school date. After all, Natsuki-sensei is a very important man to Mizuno!"

Mizuno left the window and sat down on the edge of the table in front of Natsuki, her beautiful legs covered in white draped over her. This unintentional and alluring gesture made Natsuki's heart race.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "How come Mizuno's charm has increased so much after all this time?"

Seeing the man's gaze shift dramatically, a triumphant glint flashed in Mizuno's eyes. She then straightened her clothes before continuing:

"I've actually noticed the information in your message, Teacher Xia Mu, but unfortunately, I haven't seen anyone wearing it recently..."

She thought for a moment and added, "It's something called a 'sacred relic,' right? I haven't seen any students wearing anything like a 'sacred relic' among the students coming and going!"

When not activated, the [Sacred Relic] itself is not much different from ordinary ornaments, but for those who possess the [Sacred Relic], a vague sensation can be generated as long as they get close enough.

Even though Mizuno and Mai failed to activate their Holy Light state, they were still able to possess a certain level of sensory abilities after wearing the [Holy Artifact] for an extended period of time. This is why Natsuki came here.

Unfortunately, like Mai, Mizuno also seemed to have failed to discover the existence of the [Sacred Relic]'s wielder. Thinking of a certain girl far away in the North Sea, Natsuki could only accept reality: the possibility of finding her in the small place of Tokyo Academy was far too low…

Sensing that Natsuki seemed a little down, Mizuno felt a slight tightness in her chest for some reason, so she reached out and pulled Natsuki's head to rest on her chest.

"Mizuno-sensei, you..."

"No problem, Natsuki-sensei. Although I can't be of much help, you can always trust Mizuno. As long as I can help Natsuki-sensei relax, that's the purpose of my existence!"

Natsuki could feel the softness wash over him the moment they touched. Despite Mizuno's seemingly open demeanor, her skin trembled visibly, and her rapid heartbeat was transmitted to Natsuki's body through their close contact.

For some reason, Xia Mu felt a sense of calm settle in her heart, and even unconsciously sniffed. The scent of an unknown perfume seeped into her soul, as if she wanted time to stand still in this moment...

An alluring aura spread as the two came into contact, and unnoticed by anyone, an ornament was faintly glowing.

If Natsuki looked up, he could see a faint stream of light emanating from the ornament, which was connected to Mizuno. It seemed to be transmitting a magical energy, causing a faint flush to appear on Mizuno's body, and even making her breathing slightly more rapid.

Because of this heartwarming scene, Natsuki didn't notice the changes in Mizuno until he looked up. Suddenly, the light broke, and Mizuno blinked, subconsciously turning his head away and placing his hand on his chest, as if only in this way could he soothe the palpitations in his heart.

After their interaction, Natsuki's eyes were noticeably calmer. He looked at Mizuno with a hint of gratitude and said sincerely, "Thank you, Mizuno-sensei..."

Before she could finish speaking, Mizuno had already extended her finger and placed it right on Natsuki's lips: "Natsuki-sensei, given our relationship, please don't repeat such polite words!"

As he spoke, a glint appeared in Mizuno's eyes. Natsuki seemed to see the cross-shaped stigma flash within it, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. He immediately showed a strange expression.

"Huh? Is this a hallucination?"

……

Chapter 158 The Absorbed Holder

As Xia Mu and the others searched for the wielder of the [Sacred Artifact], a series of eerie sounds suddenly echoed from a space completely shrouded in black mist—

"Let me go... let me go..."

The source of the sound was a girl of about ten years old. Her clothes were torn to shreds and hung down, barely covering her most private parts.

An arm formed of black mist was gripping the girl tightly, with sharp thorns emerging from the arm, attempting to penetrate her body. However, a crystalline light was emanating from the girl's wrist, resisting the arm's erosion as she struggled.

At this moment, from the depths of the dark space, a figure draped in a gray robe slowly emerged. In the instant he looked up, terrifying red eyes were revealed beneath the gray robe!

clang!

"It's no use. No matter how much you struggle, once you get to this place, you've lost your last hope. Give up!"

The gray-robed figure's voice was like a demon's whisper, and as he spoke, several more figures emerged from behind him.

"The quality of the humans we harvested today is still quite good. Combined with the previous harvest, it should be enough to reach the final goal!"

"That's right. As long as there are five more, no, four more, holders of that power, that guy should be able to complete his transformation!"

"I never expected that this accidental discovery could shorten the transformation time. If those comrades who died in battle were still alive, they would be very happy to think that their deaths were not in vain, hehehe..."

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what that guy's next move will be!"

"..."

The black mist surged, seemingly caused by the content of their conversation, which triggered some inexplicable change. Upon closer inspection, their auras seemed to be interconnected, and the arm that was gripping the girl was formed from it!

The girl struggled to bring her gaze to them, and said with difficulty, "Why... is it me..."

Upon hearing this, one of the figures in gray robes immediately waved his hand and said, "Hey, hey, hey, don't misunderstand. Our plan is not just about a few cats and dogs. Take a good look at what's in front of you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, an even more terrifying force surged from her arm. The girl, who was already on the verge of collapse, was now completely unable to maintain her strength. The next second, she was pierced through by the sharp thorn, and blood gushed out, instantly dyeing the black mist below a terrifying crimson.

"what!!!"

The girl's screams echoed from mid-air. As the surrounding black mist dissipated, she finally saw the scene the gray-robed figure had described—

There, the same arms that gripped his body, but looked even more terrifying, like materialized demonic hands, one after another, were joined together.

Among them were girls of similar age, their bodies fused with the demon's hand. The most severely affected were those whose heads were completely obscured, with the rest of their bodies hidden below the neck. They all looked up at the same time, their eyes filled with despair, seemingly revealing their tense ordeal.

Seeing this, the girl, who had almost collapsed, regained some consciousness. She mustered all her strength and unleashed the last bit of power in her body to try to resist the force of the arm.

As a result, after a few breaths, her power dissipated again, and with the onset of pain, she could only watch helplessly as her body was absorbed into the demon's arm. When she reappeared, she was in the same situation as the other girl.

"Help... help..."

A tear slid down the corner of the girl's eye. A kind of sacred power was gradually stripped away from her, flowing through the cage built by the hands of demons, and finally into the body of a certain figure.

He was also dressed in a gray robe, but his size was quite exaggerated, almost four or five times the size of an ordinary person. Looking at the strange black mist flowing around his body and the powerful aura he exuded, which was completely different from the gray-robed figure just now, it was clear that he had entered the state of [God and Demon Fusion]!

thump!

thump!

thump!

A strange heartbeat was flowing from the gray-robed figure's body. Like a spring, it absorbed the power flowing from the girl, and the aura it emitted became even more terrifying in the process of absorption!

Chill!

His tongue flicked, as if savoring an exquisite delicacy, and terrifying fangs appeared at the corners of his mouth. He uttered whispers like a wild beast: "Almost...finished..."

Roar!

Roar!

Roar!

Suddenly, the same roars of wild beasts echoed from within the black mist, the terrifying sounds rising and falling, making this dark space even more dreadful.

In particular, behind those gray-robed figures, red eyes kept flashing and going out, accompanied by terrifying roars and strange ghosts constantly passing by, as if foreshadowing some kind of disaster brewing, and even the space itself seemed to be trembling!

boom!!!

……

"Ah!"

A sudden sneeze jolted Xia Mu out of his reverie. He looked up at the window, subconsciously touched his nose, and said with a puzzled expression, "Strange, what exactly is this feeling..."

Beside him, a pale arm rose and rested on the man's chest, and a soft, kitten-like murmur sounded: "Xia Mu... what's wrong with you..."

"It's nothing, maybe I just felt something wrong?"

Xia Mu shook her head, her gaze shifting to Mai's face. In the dim light, she looked quite adorable.

Perhaps because the two of them often spent time together, Xia Mu could clearly feel that Mai's skin condition had improved significantly after continuous moisturizing. The charm that she unintentionally exuded also made Xia Mu quite impressed. The power of this holy light was indeed more "powerful" than he had imagined!

Moreover, in certain intimate moments, Mai's stamina lasted for a bit longer than before, but the result remained the same: she was still exhausted by Natsuki's antics.

He reached out and touched Mai's nose. Mai pouted, clearly a little impatient, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks. But because it was Natsuki, he only mumbled, "Mai... wants to continue sleeping... don't touch her..."

Xia Mu chuckled: "Okay, okay..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the screen of the phone next to him suddenly lit up.

"Ok?"

Xia Mu initially didn't want to pay attention, but the continuous light from the phone made him frown. He picked it up, unlocked it with his fingerprint, and the next second after seeing the content on the screen, his expression instantly turned strange.

"This is..."

……

Chapter 159 Tokyo Incident

"...Is this Tokyo's shopping district? It's a thousand times more beautiful than Hokusai...no, it should be ten thousand times more beautiful!"

"Of course! Tokyo's level of development is the most outstanding in the entire country. Don't be too surprised, Nanako, hehehe..."

"Hey, Sayuri-neechan, what's that place? And why is it called Red Light—"

"Ahem, little kids shouldn't look at those kinds of places. Looking at them too much will turn you into a bad kid! Sweetie, I'll take you to eat something delicious..."

"..."

Seeing Sayuri blush and cover Nanako's eyes, Kato Yuri couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, but after glancing at the figure posing seductively in that direction, she still proudly puffed out her chest.

"In terms of natural beauty, even a big city like Tokyo can't compare to Hokkaido, tsk tsk tsk!"

Unlike when she was seen in Beihai before, she wasn't wearing only a swimsuit due to business commitments. However, the thin short-sleeved shirt paired with white denim shorts still highlighted her beautiful figure.

Especially when she straightened her chest, it even attracted the attention of passersby who couldn't help but stop and watch. However, the next second, a series of arguments broke out, including a woman cursing her boyfriend. The content was quite violent!

Natsuki looked helpless. Even after coming to Tokyo, the mother and daughter's style remained unchanged!

Yesterday, Natsuki received a message from Mikiko. Kato Yuri had brought her daughter to Tokyo for a trip, and because of work, Mikiko had to ask Natsuki for help. Sayuri was also dragged along, which led to the current situation.

"...Speaking of which, Miss Lily, are you really sure this is alright? That business deal in Beihai..."

Hearing Natsuki's question, Kato Yuri tossed her hair, waved her hand dismissively, and said:

"It's only for a day or two, so it's really fine. Besides, ever since you left, Nanako has mentioned to me more than once that she wants to come to Tokyo for a visit. As a mother, I naturally want to find a way to fulfill my daughter's request!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Nanako turned around, her cheek still stuffed with unfinished takoyaki, and muttered:

“…No, that’s not it…Mom has been saying that she wants to come and see Tokyo…to see Natsuki-nii-san…Nanako never said anything like that…”

Xia Mu: "..."

Kato Yuri gave an awkward smile: "Oh dear, I've been exposed. In that case, I have no choice but to tell the truth—"

A flicker of determination seemed to flash in her eyes, and the moment she looked up again, she stared directly at Natsuki: "Actually, the reason I came to Tokyo was to see Natsuki..."