You say this is a love game?

You don't want to say that the refreshing soup I ate before was produced in this slaughterhouse, do you?

What the hell are the raw materials?

Damn it, don't be so obsessed with details like this!

Fortunately, Mizutani Makoto found a hot pot in the corner of the slaughterhouse, and a prompt popped up in front of him, telling him that he could replenish his spiritual power with the refreshing soup in the pot.

He glanced at the ingredients next to him and didn't see any meat in them. They were all herbs that he couldn't understand. He then took another look at the "recipe" written next to it and there was no human blood or flesh or anything like that.

Consider you a bit of rice noodles.

Mizutani Makoto stood in front of the hot pot for a long time. This thing seemed to be made by Ghost Bear... Including the nutritious meal next to it, this place was actually used for mass production of props.

But is this right?

Mizutani Makoto frowned, thinking that both the nutritious meals and the refreshing soup contained hallucinogenic herbs, which could cause hallucinations after consumption. The more practical they were, the easier it would be to fall into the trap, and the deeper into the trap one would fall.

From the perspective of game props, he couldn't find any faults, but if he connected it to the fragments of a student diary he found in the cafeteria before, then this plot...

What do you stuff into the cafeteria?

It’s already hard for students to study, and you still touch people in the cafeteria and feed them pig food... Are you still a human being?

What's more, this school doesn't seem to be just a place that feeds students pig food... Is this bear a monster that only exists in cracks, or was there a ghost bear that was once stuffed into the private Hiiragiyama Academy in history?

Makoto Mizutani finally found the answer to this question.

In the corner, there was a corpse that had been stripped of all its flesh and blood, with a gap in the thigh bone as if it had been gnawed.

On him, Mizutani Makoto found a torn student ID card with the name unclear, and also found the last student diary from the cafeteria.

[Canteen diary fragments]

[Description: A bear! There's a bear! He ate Iwata alive... Ahhh! Get away! Get away! Don't come over here! !]

Is this the victim's diary?

Mizutani Makoto was stunned and took a deep breath when he realized what was happening.

"Wait a minute, you mean... this ghost bear existed in history and even devoured two, no, maybe more than two students?"

Mizutani Makoto looked around, and this huge slaughterhouse made people feel cold... Most of the scenes in the cracks were alienated by obsession, but who could dare to conclude whether there really was a hell on earth similar to a slaughterhouse in the basement of the cafeteria of the private Hiiragiyama Academy a hundred years ago?

And there is an even more thought-provoking question.

"How did this ghost bear sneak into the school?"

"It's wearing a chef's uniform... Head chef? Holy shit, that head chef is a ghost bear? No wonder he's so mysterious, but how can a bear be a chef?"

Mizutani Makoto muttered to himself, then realized that according to legend, the ghost bear was a very clever monster. In addition to deceiving humans, it could also use mountain herbs to heal wounds.

"Wait a minute, this means someone sent a ghost bear into the school and made it produce these hallucinogenic nutritious meals and refreshing soups for the students... and this ghost bear can even eat people at will in the school?"

Mizutani Makoto's eyebrows were deeply furrowed.

not simple.

On the surface, it seems like just a story about a man-eating bear, but the story has to be contextualized: who sent the bear in? And since the bear didn't go berserk, but instead acted as a cook, does that mean it's also a "subordinate" controlled by someone?

He said, how could a good school become a ghost school in the cracks after a few years? The relationship was not clean from the beginning...

After leaving the cafeteria, Mizutani Makoto's mood became extremely complicated.

He was thinking about the past of the private Hiiragigaoka Academy and was a little lost in thought for a moment. Yoshiko Satori came over from the side with her hands behind her back. Seeing the distressed look on Mizutani Makoto's face, she immediately pursed her lips.

But soon, the little girl in a gorgeous black kimono jumped and appeared in front of Mizutani Makoto.

"Big brother, speak!"

She straightened her waist and crossed her hands, looking so awesome.

Come on, apologize to my mechanics!

Satori Yoshiko's proud look of seeking praise immediately made Mizutani Makoto relax. He smiled and patted the girl's shoulder, generously admitting his mistake -

"You're still not allowed to export."

Mizutani Makoto's face was calm.

“Gu…Huh?!”

The girl's eyes widened.

can not imagine!

This time, she performed a remarkable feat, helping her elder brother quickly defeat the seemingly powerful mini-boss with just one life, yet he still misunderstood her strength?!

Do you know that Master Niazashiki is very powerful?

Key Debuff, key control.

But Mizutani Makoto's tactical understanding may only have been slightly adjusted at best.

He actually acknowledged the help provided by Satori Kako's reverse-zashiki posture, but the problem was that although Satori Kako did play a role this time, she was not actually dealing damage, but "betting on her luck."

It's too much to hope to change the situation of the battle with that little output.

The reason why it had the final say was purely because the lucky dice rolled a big success for her, which stunned the Ghost Bear all at once - first it was blinded by spiritual bullets, and then it was weakened by fatigue. This was all a matter of luck.

We must not be complacent because of this achievement.

Makoto Mizutani is very protective of Yoshiko Satori, especially since he knows that this kid can't even get past Jizo-no-san and will have to rely on luck to get past Jizo-no-san... and if she encounters an opponent who's more agile, she'll most likely die suddenly.

He still wanted Yoshiko Satori to participate in the battle as little as possible and put her own safety first.

If he dies, he can be resurrected, but if Satori Yoshiko dies, the Shikigami does not have the function of resurrection.

certainly--

"You did a great job this time. Thanks to you, I was victorious."

Mizutani Makoto has never been one to kill the fun.

He picked up Satori Yoshiko and gave her a big hug. He should remind her to be careful, but he shouldn't suppress her initiative and kindness. When encouragement is due, he should praise her generously, praising her to the skies.

"Big brother, don't be so sad all the time. Things will work out when the time comes. My mom said that if you stay happy and cheerful, your luck will definitely improve."

Yoshiko Satori patted her chest and said, "Besides, I am a zashiki-warashi who brings good luck. Big brother, you will definitely get what you want!"

"You're right."

On the remaining journey, Mizutani Makoto looked at the total number of souls, which had reached 2144, and immediately headed towards the old school building without hesitation.

The old school building has three floors in total.

Mizutani Makoto had no desire to explore further up, so he headed straight for the end of the first-floor corridor. The barrier of tables and chairs parted, revealing the old house Ruriko hidden within.

Miss Miko was still sitting on the chair with dignity.

"My soul is gathered."

Mizutani Makoto decided to try Miss Miko's upgrade service.

Excited heart, trembling hands.

"Then please come closer."

Furuya Ruriko said softly.

Mizutani Makoto did as he was told, and even knelt on one knee in front of the chair to make it easier for Furuya Ruriko who was sitting on it.

At this moment, he felt like ashes.

Then the witch reached out and placed her hand on his cheek.

The touch of the spirit always seemed to be a little cold, and the witch held his face with her beautiful hands.

"what……"

As if she noticed his kneeling posture, the miko sighed softly, seeming to be helpless but also understanding.

It's not an illusion.

Mizutani Makoto felt the fingers caressing his face and was certain of one thing - the miko was taking this opportunity to feel his face and construct his appearance in her mind.

Furuya Ruriko used to have clear eyesight, but now that her eyes have been gouged out, she can only live in a dark world... She even lived alone in the darkness for three years.

Thinking of this, Mizutani Makoto suddenly understood her.

It's not like she's really a Fire Keeper, and she hasn't been taught that she has to adapt to a world in darkness.

Furuya Ruriko, you still long to communicate with others.

He was the only stranger that Furuya Ruriko had ever met. It was normal for her to want to know what kind of person was standing in front of her when she started talking to someone again after three years.

Mizutani Makoto let her grope, and finally the miko apologized truthfully: "I'm sorry, it's been a long time since I've talked to someone like this, and it's been a long time since I've seen a human being... I was so offended just now."

Yoshiko Satori was watching right next to her. The girl was squatting on the ground, and the scene before her looked weird no matter how she looked at it.

Afterwards, Furuya Ruriko officially began.

She did not let go of Mizutani Makoto, but instead opened her arms and gently embraced the confused Mizutani Makoto.

A soft touch hits you.

"Please close your eyes and enjoy this moment of peace."

Mizutani Makoto was completely stunned, but a pure white light was drawn by Furuya Ruriko, emanating from the soul he contributed, turning into strands of light that floated towards him and merged into his body.

A feeling of peaceful joy came over me.

I felt inexplicably light-hearted and relaxed.

Being held in such a gentle embrace was just like a baby returning to his mother's arms. Mizutani Makoto couldn't help but squint his eyes, and soon he became lazy and motionless.

My consciousness is about to be melted away by the witch's facial cleanser.

"..."

Yoshiko Satori:OMO.

Chapter 74 The sound of piano in the music classroom.

[With the help of the shrine maiden Furuya Ruriko, your spiritual power has increased.]

[Spiritual Power: 6→7]

After waking up from his sleep, Mizutani Makoto was particularly energetic.

Gentleness, kindness, and a broad mind demonstrate the beauty and romance of a mature woman, making Mizutani Makoto feel a strong sense of maternal love.

But, Miss Miko is only in her early twenties, right?

At least he was in his twenties when he was alive.

Such kindness...

Mizutani Makoto sighed secretly. It seemed that the thirty-seven years of experience with the residual soul had completely changed the shrine maiden.

Time is really very cruel, even nine out of ten.

In the next two days, Mizutani Makoto figured out some of the things that confused him.

He went back to the basement to check, and found that the ghost bear there was a one-time BOSS. It would disappear after being killed and would not respawn.

As for the spirit core that exploded, the answer can be found from Miss Miko.

This thing will appear on some monsters with deep obsessions or serious sins. There is a chance that it will drop after killing them. It has three main functions.

First, it is a rare commodity in the exorcist industry, and can be sold to other exorcists in need for a large reward.

The second is the same setting as the soul class. This kind of spirit core is a special material. It can be used to make special equipment, but this requires professionals to handle it...

Of course, Mizutani Makoto can also choose the last usage - use this spirit core as an "experience fruit" to cultivate Shikigami and feed it directly to the Shikigami.

What else can Mizutani Makoto say?

He must be doting on Yoshiko Satori!

It's the same logic. Guoguo Rat may not necessarily win a great victory. Anyway, Ghost Bear is just a paper-level monster. Judging from his rich experience in online literature and games, this kind of low-level material will not be used up in the end, and he may even be too lazy to even look at it.

If you really want to make equipment, you won't use materials from the lowest-level monsters.

Besides, he couldn't find a blacksmith.

Yoshiko Satori absorbed this spiritual core, but not much changed... According to her feeling, her spiritual power increased a little, and she could fire a few more spiritual bullets.