As Chris and Itsuki are testing on the octagonal star gem in a rather risky method, Sky and Seito are having a rather hard time for their quest. Actually, it's just a simple quest from Dominic to trace down the remaining smugglers that involved in the smuggling of synthetic Kirin blood. Apparently, the smuggling activity still continues despite the 'factory' to generate the synthetic Kirin blood had been shut down, Dominic suspected there might be some leftover supplies of it. And thus, they went back to that abandoned building where Seito first found out about the smuggling activity. At first, they were just planning to lurk in the building until the smuggler appear, however, things kind of gotten a bit out of control, the whole region is filled with a whole bunch of infected people that had partially turned into Kirin Demons. Sky and Seito are hiding in the abandoned building where it is quite tall and away from those mutated people.
"Ah... What an awful sight. Any idea what should we do right now?" Sky asked Seito.
Seito gave Sky a surprised and unbelievable look.
"Heh? I thought I am the one that supposed to be asking that question. Can't we just exterminate all of them altogether? I remembered they could become even deadlier if they evolved to complete Kirin Demon form." said Seito.
"Well, by right, that was indeed the best option, but right now our client is Mr. Dominic and he had instructed us not to harm any innocent lives. Even though we all know there is no turning back once they get mutated by the Kirin Blood and most of them had already lost their sanity, but we can't deny the fact that they are still living pe... I mean creatures." said Sky.
"Ah... Tsk! That's why I don't like to take any quest from Angel. There are way too many limitations." Seito ranted.
"Actually it's nothing to do with being an angel, Mr. Dominic is just a really kind being. But nevermind, at least we have got some crucial information. With all these Kirin mutants all over this place, I very doubt if the smugglers have the courage to come over to supply them with the synthetic Kirin Blood." said Sky.
"Mmm... I agree with you. What should we do right now? Head back?" Seito asked.
"Yeah. We shall head back to our base and report everything we saw here to Mr. Dominic. I am actually curious to know how will he handle this issue." said Sky.
Seito nodded.
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Meanwhile, in Itsuki's mental world. The eight spirits of the octagonal star gems had launched various assaults on Itsuki but failed as all of their attacks are blocked perfectly by an invisible barrier around Itsuki. But because of the previous experience they had with Itsuki, they refused to believe that it was Itsuki's own ability.
"What the hell with that barrier? He was not this strong enough to put up such a strong barrier last time, even after all these days, it's impossible for him to improve this much." said the short-haired lady.
"But he had indeed blocked all of our attacks. I wondered how did he do it?" said the long-haired lady.
"Hmm... Impressive yet suspicious..." said the chubby lady.
"Ladies, mind your manners. But seriously I wondered if someone actually helped him? But how is that even possible?" said the sarcastic gentleman.
"Whatever! I don't care! I will just beat up whoever that messed with us." said the macho man.
"But getting a helper..."
"From outside..."
"Is really wicked."
Said the triplets.
Itsuki stared at eight of them, he felt rather nervous, but he tried his best to stay calm and not showing them any sign that he is nervous. He knows it better than anyone else that, just as what those spirits said, that barrier is indeed not his own magic, it is not very possible for him to even set up a proper barrier, not to say such a refined and tough barrier, and he knows that it's Chris the one that protected him with that strong barrier, Itsuki is well aware that if the spirits found out about that, he will not be the only one in trouble.
However, despite how hard Itsuki tried to hide his emotions, he gets busted in less than ten minutes.
"Ah... I see, that boy's expression doesn't look right. There is indeed someone who had been helping him from outside through some special 'cheating magic'." said the sarcastic gentleman after he continuously observed Itsuki for a few minutes.
Hearing this, Itsuki freeze at the spot, he does not expect he will be found out this fast and frightened about the possible consequences.
"Gah! That's really wicked! I hate wicked person!" the macho man shouted in anger.
"Mhmm... Me too, I guess we should give that person a good lesson before we play with this brat again." said the sarcastic gentleman before blasted a power magic burst to the 'ceiling' of that space.
As he did so, Itsuki's barrier wavered a bit.
"Hahaha! Good idea! Let me do it too!" the macho man exclaimed before jumped up and punched the 'ceiling'.
As they did so, Itsuki's barrier started scattering. Noticing about that, the remaining six of them started launching attacks on the ceiling as well. However, it wasn't long before all eight of getting stunned by an unseen force. Then, the whole space started trembling where countless light beams pierced out from the 'wall' and the 'ceiling'. The light beam mercilessly pierced through the body of all the eight spirits...
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*Something out of the story
Sky: "Dear readers."
Chris: "Hmm?"
Sky: "This chapter is meant to be released for webnovel.com."
Chris: "Oh! This matter. Yes, if you're reading this chapter on another platform than webnovel.com, know that it's an illegal copy diffused without the Writer's authorization."
Sky: "As what Chris said. Right now, this story is free on the authorized platform, so please read it from authorized platforms as mental support for the writer."
Chris: "Mhm... There are two authorized platforms. One is webnovel.com. And another one is that messy and half-dead Weebly site that she uses for draft and backup... But not recommended."
Sky: "Ah... Haha. Yes, as Chris said."
Chris: "But look out, those scums might change this note to their own website link. So, be cautious.
Sky : "By the way, if the cover page is the old cover page that shows two stickmen, stop reading it, it's cursed and might caused the writer to stop writing."
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