You say this is a love game?

"Oh? What deal?" Mizutani Makoto became interested.

"I need a soul. You may have picked one up before, or you may have gotten it from monsters or vengeful spirits. If you give me a soul, I can sell you items and information. This is a very good deal, right?"

Merchant role?

Moreover, he is an item dealer and a part-time information dealer... What a pleasant surprise!

As for the "deal" proposed by Kurosawa Ryohito, Mizutani Makoto was mentally prepared. He did not expect others to help him unconditionally.

Trading relationships, such as those where both parties get what they need, are also an essential part of soul travel.

But Mizutani Makoto didn't rush to agree. Instead, he took the opportunity to ask, "Do you know where this place is?"

Kurosawa Ryojin hesitated for a moment, then, in order to win Mizutani Makoto's favor, replied, "This is a gap somewhere that is different from the present world and the past world."

"Past life?" Mizutani Makoto was a little confused.

"As for the past life, you can also understand it as hell, the world after death. The dead will cleanse their souls in the past life and finally be reborn in the present life..."

Mizutani Makoto thought of something and nodded slowly.

"According to you, it's about reincarnation after death... Then what is this gap?"

"The crack... is some kind of distortion." Kurosawa Ryojin told the truth.

"The present world and the past world are so tightly bound together, separated by only a thin membrane, so sometimes things from the past world, influenced by longing, obsession, and other factors, can break through this membrane and enter the present world. This can be considered a kind of distortion."

"The same principle applies to cracks. It can be said that cracks are the highest form of distortion, forming an alien space under special circumstances..."

"In the thin membrane separating the two worlds, there are many cracks like bubbles, and the things that exist in these cracks, including me, people and things, are all the past that has disappeared."

"It would be easier for us to break through the membrane and travel to the present world, but it would be much more difficult for us to return to our past lives and be reborn... and if we remain in the cracks for too long, our sanity will be worn away, and we will eventually degenerate into monsters."

At this point, Kurosawa Ryojin said in a daze: "Past life... I also want to go to the past life. How wonderful it is to reincarnate and not have to suffer in this hellish place..."

"Brother, I don't want to become a monster. Even if I'm stuck in a crevices, as long as I keep my sanity and live, there might be a turning point in the future. Maybe I can even be reincarnated..."

Looking at the man in front of him with a face full of regret and grief, Mizutani Makoto nodded slowly.

"Okay, I'll provide you with souls, and you'll provide me with help."

"Really? I really don't know how to thank you. I promise I won't let you suffer any loss!"

Kurosawa Ryohito stood up from the stairs excitedly.

As soon as he got closer, Mizutani Makoto smelled the smell of burnt meat.

Mizutani Makoto took two steps back calmly, and Kurosawa Ryohito seemed to realize that something was wrong. He scratched his head awkwardly and took two steps back consciously.

"Then what can you sell me?" asked Mizutani Makoto.

"I've been here for a long time, picked up a lot of things, and know a lot of past events. I will definitely not let you down."

Kurosawa Yoshihito was also unambiguous and gave away his own small private shop.

[Ashe Pill]: 200 Souls

[Anti-corrosion Bandage]: 200 Souls

[Ghost Resin]: 400 souls

Tar Cloak: 800 Souls

Sin Smelling Salts: 1500 Souls

Kurosawa's Candlestick: 3000 souls

[Principal's Key]: 5000 souls

"Ashe Pills" that increase fire resistance, "Anti-corrosion Bandages" that cure poisoning effects, "Ghost Resin" that allows weapons to attach "Spirit Special Attack", and "Sin-Tracking Smelling Salts" that can track sins are all consumable items.

As for the "Tar Cloak", it can allow weapons to inflict fire damage, but the cost is that the fire damage received will increase.

The most important one is the "Kurosawa Candlestick" below, which can illuminate hidden footprints and trigger hidden area rewards. Even if it has the "Private Hiiragiyama Academy Area Limited" mark, it does not affect its functionality at all.

There is also the "Principal's Key" at the back, which is obviously used to unlock hidden maps or start special plots.

Damn, you have too much stuff on you!

How long have you been hanging around in this crevice of Private Hiiragigaoka Academy?

Mizutani Makoto suddenly understood the mentality of "killing people for treasure", especially the candlestick and key that looked very tempting at first glance... He really wanted to get them immediately.

"As for the intelligence, it depends on what you want to know. I'll quote based on the value of the information."

“What’s the lowest price?”

"500 souls."

"..."

"However, your presence here can help me a lot, little brother...so I can tell you a special piece of information for free."

Mizutani Makoto listened attentively.

"In this crevice, a miko once came... one of the two strangers I told you about."

"She died here in the end, and her remaining soul was bound by the cracks... She's currently somewhere in this school. If you can find her, little brother, you should be able to get a lot of help."

Got it, the next NPC, right?

"Do you know her exact location?"

Kurosawa Ryouhito averted his gaze and said unsurely, "This counts as information... 1000 souls."

A young man's blush is worth a thousand words.

I fuck your mother (pronounced in clear voice.JPG)!

You little bastard, you've never seen the underworld before! Watch out, or I'll make you fly!

Mizutani Makoto walked away angrily.

But halfway through, he turned back, thinking that since everyone was here, he might as well go to the gymnasium to check out the map.

"It's very dangerous in there!" Kurosawa Ryojin hurriedly called out to him.

"If he's not dead, I'll go and see him. It won't affect his death."

Overwhelmed by the longing of the soul, the desire to kill is rising.

Besides, he really wanted to see what was in the gymnasium.

If you can't beat him, then don't fight. It's okay for him to sneak around and pick up trash!

As soon as Mizutani Makoto stepped into the main entrance of the gymnasium, a strong smell of tar wafted through the air.

When he looked up, he saw two teenagers about sixteen or seventeen years old less than three meters away from the door. They were wearing sleeveless sportswear, sports shorts, and sneakers, and looked like they were taking a physical education class.

But their heads are on fire.

Bluish-white phosphorous flames rose from their burning heads, and Mizutani Makoto also saw that their skin was covered with burn scars, just like Kurosawa Ryohito outside.

"Gulu..."

Mizutani Makoto swallowed.

Oh my god, this monster looks fierce.

And what's the point of putting the monster at the door? !

"Wuhu!" A strange cry came from the sports student.

At such a close distance, Mizutani Makoto had no time to escape.

Then fight like a man!

"Come on! Fight! It's awesome!"

He started fighting with a kitchen knife in hand, roaring and determined to die rather than surrender!

Ending: [The aroma of barbecue, you are an expert! ]

Chapter 020 Ending: Heroic Death

Mizutani Makoto was soaked in sweat, his muscles were twitching, and when he opened his eyes he let out a scream and rolled on the ground subconsciously.

He lay there for a long time before he gritted his teeth and stood up from the ground, exhausted.

His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and a strong fear rose in his heart in an instant. He had just been ignited by the phosphorescent fire on the heads of a group of calm athletes. The feeling of the burn was ten or even nine times more painful than being suffocated by Miss JK.

Luckily, he was killed by the gym students midway through. I can't help but imagine what kind of torture it would be to be burned alive...

Mizutani Makoto's face turned pale, but he eventually came to his senses.

Afraid, what are you afraid of?

What is there to be afraid of?

Under the cherry tree, there is another hero!

"Have a seat, little one. When my magical power reaches perfection, I will kill you all..."

Mizutani Makoto took a deep breath and looked at the words hovering in his sight.

Exploration times: [1/3]

The last life.

During this resurrection, he first checked his backpack. He had a total of 36 souls on him, and the number had not changed after his death and rebirth.

"Okay, okay, we need to optimize where necessary."

Is Makoto Mizutani really afraid of the mechanism of losing souls upon death? How can we continue to explore the new land happily?

I feel so relieved.

Mizutani Makoto pulled his kitchen knife from his backpack and finally looked at the crucial data:

[Kendo Niten Ichiryu]: 55/500 (Beginner)

Kill a Stone Monk, proficiency +10.

Die once in battle, gain +1 proficiency.

It was clear what to do next.

I am also known as the Sword God of Shilipo!

I'm fucking brushing!

Makoto Mizutani had no interest in the JK lady who was alone not far away. His mind was full of the petite and cute stone monk.

I don’t know how many seconds I spent away from the Stone Monk. I missed it and its delicate and crisp body.

Now I have no choice but to rush.

Makoto Mizutani was drooling over "Kurosawa's Candlestick". It was like when there was a carrot hanging on the hook, even a donkey would become more diligent.

Soul +12, Soul +12, Soul +12...

Once the sleeping dragon is defeated, he will emerge from the mountain!

Shuanglian became famous in one battle!

The three consecutive games shocked the world!

In a rather enjoyable monster-killing session, he killed seven stone monks in a row. This time, he opened up the areas on both sides of the school gate and found more lone stone monks inside.

Currently, the school gate and the walled area are the places he has explored the most. Except for the area around the main entrance of the school, he has explored most of the other places.

There is one thing worth mentioning.

He exploded his equipment.

When fighting with the sixth stone monk, he chopped off the stone monk's head as usual to execute him, but the head rolled on the ground and the Buddhist beads on the head fell off.

After the Stone Skull Monk disappeared, the Buddhist beads did not disappear with him, but became a dropped item that could be picked up.

【Ksitigarbha's Buddha Head Bead】

[Description: The Buddhist beads worn by Ksitigarbha monk have a slight effect in suppressing evil spirits and can also grant the holder a slight "clairvoyance."]

[Evaluation: Merit +1, but I hope the donor can put down the butcher knife as soon as possible and avoid committing too much killing.]

This thing is originally called "Ksitigarbha Little Monk"?