A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

"That's not important!"

Rikka put one hand on her hip and pointed the other hand sharply at Kazama Chiba.

"The important thing is that the Evil King's True Eye owes you a favor. This debt must be repaid. When the Holy Healer... that is, my sister, returns, I will make her repay it with interest!"

"no need."

Kazama Chiba walked past her and continued forward.

"Don't worry about it. And if you don't have money, don't eat so much."

"That won't do!"

Rikka followed him relentlessly, sticking to his back like a little tail.

"The dignity of the Dark Flame Master cannot tolerate such a stain! Moreover..."

She suddenly moved a little closer.

The distance was almost too close. Kazama Chiba could even smell the cloying sweetness on her, a mixture of shampoo and the caramel popcorn from earlier.

"You have a certain smell."

Kazama Chiba's pupils contracted slightly.

taste?

Could it be the smell of blood? Or the rotten smell I picked up in the alley earlier? If so, this chuunibyou girl's intuition is a bit too sharp.

The little creature inside the collar nervously held its breath. It didn't want to be exposed at this moment.

What does it taste like?

Kazama Chiba took a step back without making a sound, creating some distance between them.

Rikka sniffed.

Her serious expression suddenly crumbled, turning into a slightly embarrassed and awkward one.

"That... it smells like... dumplings?"

Her stomach cooperated perfectly by letting out a loud "gurgle".

"..."

Kazama Chiba looked at her.

Why don't you just say you're hungry again?

While guessing how big the girl's appetite was, Kazama Chiba asked her...

"Is there no one at home to feed you?"

In her past life, as a long-time anime fan, Kazama Chiba knew that Rikka had an older sister, Touka, who was the 'Saintly Healer'.

Although Shika is usually very strict with Rikka, she would never let Rikka go hungry like this.

When this was mentioned, Rikka's voice suddenly lowered, and her chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) aura dissipated, replaced by the worry of an ordinary sixteen-year-old girl.

“I have an older sister named ‘Saint Healer.’ Just last night, she received a phone call and had to meet a very important ‘Observer,’ possibly about something concerning the world line shift, and then she went out.”

"They haven't returned yet. Neither the emergency contact code nor the telepathic connection has elicited a response. This is unprecedented in the past eighteen years..."

last night.

Kazama Chiba paused for a moment.

I don't think this scene is in the original manga/anime series.

Although Rikka may be exaggerating.

But Takanashi Touka, the older sister in the original work who has explosive fighting power and can fight back against chuunibyou with a soup spoon, has suddenly disappeared at this critical moment?

Moreover, this timing is too sensitive.

It was precisely the time when he used the Rat Talisman to activate the "Wind" card, causing the other fifty-one Clow Cards to escape en masse.

If this is just a coincidence, then it's too much of a coincidence.

However, since those cards possess independent consciousness and a certain instinct to create chaos, ordinary people who are still wandering outside at this point in time are very likely to become the first victims.

Especially those like Takanashi Touka, whose inspiration is slightly stronger than that of ordinary people and who like to run around everywhere.

At this moment, under the cover of night, Xiao Ke, who had been pretending to be dead, quietly climbed onto his shoulder and whispered.

“Hey... Qianyu, from this little girl’s description, her older sister has likely been involved in an abnormal event.”

Chapter 16 Takanashi Toka

Kazama Chiba narrowed her eyes.

He looked at the naive girl in front of him who knew nothing about it and thought that her older sister was just working late.

This is interesting.

I just wanted to do a good deed by paying for a meal for someone with delusions of grandeur, and that would be it. I never expected it would trigger a hidden quest?

"You mean, she stumbled upon a Clow Card?"

“It’s not just a simple collision.” Xiao Ke’s voice was even lower. “If it were just ordinary elemental cards, it would only result in some minor injuries or damage. But if it’s ‘completely lost contact,’ with even the phone signal blocked… that means she might have been drawn into some kind of alternate dimension.”

"For example, some cards have the ability to create independent spaces or distort reality... such as 'Silence', 'Mystery', or the more troublesome 'Illusion'."

Space system.

Kazama Chiba's heart skipped a beat.

As someone familiar with the original plot, he certainly knew what those three words meant.

Space is a universal power, no matter the world.

It can create mazes to trap enemies, distort distances for defense, and even create a refuge independent of reality.

Xiao Ke paused, then her tone became serious.

"If it really is one of those cards with 'maze' or 'cycle' properties, an ordinary person would almost certainly die if they got trapped in it. And that thing... might be an opportunity for you right now."

"An opportunity?" Kazama Chiba glanced at his shoulder without saying a word.

“Space-type Clow Cards are rare.” Kero’s voice carried a hint of temptation. “If you could get your hands on one, whether you’re using it to escape or trap someone, it would be a hundred times more useful than that ‘Wind’ card that can only create wind.”

indeed.

Kazama Chiba made a mental calculation.

Although he currently only has a half-broken Wind Card and a Mirror Card that he hasn't even warmed up yet, his combat strength is worrying.

But as the old saying goes, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

If it really is a space-type card, then it's definitely a top-tier (T0) support skill.

In the Clow Card system, apart from the few elemental cards with powerful attack capabilities, the most troublesome and precious cards are these kinds of support cards.

Whether it's the "Maze" that can create mazes, the "Wheel" that can distort space, or even the "Time" that can stop time... each one is a divine skill that can not only save your life but also be used to ambush others.

If you have a space card in your hand.

That way, whether it's future battles or if you ever get into serious trouble and need to run away, your survival rate will increase exponentially.

Moreover, the risks of saving lives are actually manageable as long as he doesn't have to be at the forefront to take the hits.

"Who?!"

Just as Kazama Chiba was calculating in her mind, Rikka in front of her suddenly jumped back a step and assumed a defensive stance.

"I think I just heard the voice of a familiar! It was a whisper from another world! Or is a sealed monster awakening?"

Kazama Chiba patted her chest without changing her expression and pressed the peek-out girl back down.

This guy's intuition can sometimes be annoyingly sharp.

“You misheard,” he said casually. “That was my stomach growling. I just bought food but haven’t eaten yet, and my stomach is protesting.”

"Is...is that so?" Rikka blinked suspiciously. Although the logic was a bit far-fetched, considering that she was also a foodie, this reason unexpectedly passed her judgment.

Kazama Chiba didn't want to dwell on this topic.

"Anyway, you just said you wanted to find your sister."

"That's right!"

Rikka's attention was immediately diverted. She clenched her fist and waved her bandaged hand in the air.

"As the Eye of the Evil King, I must ensure the safety of the Holy Healer! Although she is from the Bureau, even that woman would face a fierce battle when confronted with the true Abyss!"

"So, what do you want me to do?"

"that……"

Rikka was taken aback, seemingly not expecting the topic to change so quickly. She hesitated for a moment, then, as if making a decision, she bowed deeply to Chiba.

"I know this is a capricious request! But..."

"If it's the Dark Flame Master... if it's you who possesses a power that even I can't see through... you'll definitely be able to find my sister's whereabouts, right?"

"Please! Please help me... reopen the gate to the invisible boundary!"

Kazama Chiba did not answer immediately.

He was weighing his options.

Helping this troublesome person find someone means running around on this sensitive night, and possibly even running into other trouble.

This doesn't align with his principle of developing in a low-key manner.

"Since it's a family matter, you should handle it yourself."

Kazama Chiba turned to leave.

While accumulating good karma is important, it's a losing proposition to challenge an unknown magical creature for someone you don't even know well, just because they have a delusional personality.

"Wait! Allies!"

Rikka panicked. She slid forward a step and spread her arms to block his way.

"If you're willing to help me, I'll give you my treasure in exchange!"