Demon Hunter and His Cabin
Chapter 576 - Chapter 576 Chapter 520 Monster_2

Chapter 576: Chapter 520: Monster_2 Chapter 576: Chapter 520: Monster_2 Yukiko’s eyes glinted, “And then one day when you meet danger, um… given the current situation where we share weal and woe, it could also be when I encounter danger.”

“He will suddenly stand out and erupt with his true strength, rescuing us from a dire situation!”

Higurashi Chika’s eye twitched, and she looked at her best friend speechlessly.

“Can you be more normal?”

“What’s abnormal about me?” Yukiko raised her voice slightly.

“It’s still a possibility, although a very slim one.”

“Fine.”

Higurashi Chika, touching her forehead in resignation, said, “But please turn off the TV before you make such assumptions next time.”

“You actually use the plots from the TV to compare to our situation.”

She sighed.

“To be honest, I really regret it now.”

Higurashi Chika looked helpless.

“Regret what? Regret saving me?” Yukiko said indignantly.

“No, regret knowing you.”

“Alright, alright, if it weren’t for a life-or-death situation I wouldn’t have sought you out, but nobody would have thought that I, Yukiko Morita, the famous Third Tier Onmyoji, would actually become friends with a down-and-out samurai like you.”

Yukiko analyzed seriously, “From this angle, we both are quite safe.”

Higurashi Chika didn’t know what to say anymore, Yukiko Morita could be said to be the least Transcendent-like person among all the Onmyojis she knew.

She possessed great power but still retained many habits and hobbies of ordinary people, which was normal, of course, but the most excessive part was.

A Transcendent actually loving to binge-watch TV shows!

“He already agreed to my request, and anyhow, that thing saved your life.” Higurashi Chika stood up.

“The thing is over there.”

“I need to go out and execute a mission tomorrow.”

She turned and walked upstairs, “You should rest early, after all, you are seriously injured.”

“Also…”

Higurashi Chika stopped in her tracks, “Mr. Morita will be fine, stop using divination so extensively, it will cost you your life.”

The corridor closed, and Higurashi Chika returned to her room.

Everything returned to normal.

Oftentimes, when a person acquires Transcendent powers, they begin to subconsciously disdain the things that ordinary people possess.

Here, in a modernly disguised chamber, sometimes deception through technology is more effective than through spells.

Powerful spells may be able to lock down the energy fluctuations in an area, but they couldn’t find a hidden chamber.

Technology to technology, spells to spells.

The mismatch in power between Yukiko and Higurashi Chika, and the mismatch in technology and spells allowed Yukiko to successfully escape from being tracked.

…

Roger woke up to the chirping of birds in the early morning.

He stepped out of his room and saw Higurashi Chika, her face flushed, walking towards him from a distance. It was still early, but she seemed to have been practicing for a long time.

A thin layer of sweat was on her forehead, her fair face flushed, her breathing steady, yet there was a unique vibration all over her.

“Good morning.”

Roger greeted her instinctively.

Higurashi Chika stopped and gazed intently at Roger.

“It’s not early anymore.”

“Swordsmanship training is a very demanding task. Precision in movement is just the first step, more importantly, it’s about communication and maneuvering with the spirits.”

“And all this can’t be done without the accumulation of time.”

Looking at the earnest Higurashi Chika, Roger even had the illusion that sleeping was sinful.

Have I actually been lectured?

Roger blinked.

“Because I woke up late? Because I’m not diligent enough?”

Seeing Higurashi Chika’s serious and stern face, Roger couldn’t help but smile, suddenly finding her very cute at this moment.

“What are you laughing at?”

Higurashi Senka’s eyebrows knitted together, her presence naturally emanating an aura of authority. She had a somewhat androgynous look–not the kind with gentle lines befitting a woman, but one filled with a valiant air.

Now, when she became angry, her imposing aura surged, and it was possible that an ordinary person facing her might actually be intimidated.

Although Roger had sealed the Pale Blood within himself, his strong physique and spiritual power still remained.

Their relationship was merely a simple transaction, but the girl took her training in swordsmanship very seriously, a dedication that was rare to see. Roger was also aware of Higurashi Senka’s motivation.

So he quickly straightened his face, adopting a more teachable demeanor.

“You are quite right, Miss Higurashi, I have learned my lesson,” he said.

“Good that you know.”

Higurashi Senka’s expression softened a little, “Being able to produce those items, your background must be quite notable,” she glanced at Roger.

“Perhaps you were born into an Onmyoji family but have a deep interest in swordsmanship, whereas your family wishes you to continue practicing Onmyoji Techniques,” she surmised.

Higurashi Senka sighed.

“After all, for most people having the talent to practice Onmyoji Techniques is truly a blessing; a normal person would definitely know how to choose,” she added.

Roger blinked, looking a bit spaced out.

“Is this girl imagining my background?”

To be honest, even he himself was unclear about the identity Uma had arranged for him–he hadn’t even asked in detail.

In fact, Roger had always been in a relaxed state, whether it was the girl in front of him or the quaint courtyard; to him, it was all just part of the job.

As such, he didn’t take it to heart.

He heard the girl continue, “You might have initially come here just to indulge a personal hobby, or perhaps in defiance of your family’s destined path, but your elders are still willing to pay a price for you.”

Higurashi Senka’s expression grew more earnest.

“If swordsmanship training fails, you can return to your family and become a formal Onmyoji, but for me, the sword in my hand is everything,” she said.

“I hope you can respect it, and then I can respect you.”

Roger was slightly moved; all the Transcendents he had encountered were, without exception, in pursuit of greater power.

To them, a weapon was just a weapon, and sword techniques were merely a means to enhance their strength.

Yet upon meeting this girl, Roger felt a value system completely different from that of the Western World.

It felt familiar to him.

Even endearing.

Noticing the look on Roger’s face, Higurashi Senka’s eyes flickered slightly, “I may have said too much.”

She bowed lightly.

“Please forgive me.”

“Get ready, we need to go out and complete a Demon-Exorcising Mission today,” she instructed.

“Where?”

“Okayama.”

After breakfast, Higurashi Senka drove Roger to a nearby city. They left the slowly paced rural town and entered the bustling, modern city.

Roger asked about the target of the mission several times, but Higurashi Senka gave evasive responses.

In the end, she cautioned, “This mission isn’t dangerous, just a bit special. When we arrive, don’t look around carelessly, don’t ask questions.”

“Just do what I tell you to.”

Roger nodded his head.

Lastly, Higurashi Senka added, “I’m doing this to ensure your safety as much as possible. Although there’s no danger this time, it’s not always the case.”

Roger nodded again, showing he understood.

Higurashi Senka was perceptive, which made it easy for people to feel fond of her.

“A monster lurking in the city?”

“A Monster,” Higurashi Senka corrected, “Monsters are brutal, utterly inhumane, whereas Monsters are different. Although most are malevolent, there are occasionally benign beings,” she explained.

She curled her lip, “Only those folks in the Western World would bluntly group them all together and call them monsters.”

Roger didn’t speak further. In the morning, a traffic jam slowed their entry into the city. It took them over an hour to reach their destination.

A fifty-story building.

When Roger and his companion arrived, there was a group of people gathered at the base of the building. Higurashi Senka parked the car and shortly after entering through the back door with Roger, they encountered four burly, black-suited bodyguards.

“Please inform Miss Asami that the doctor has arrived.”

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