"You mean... my body's abnormalities aren't congenital...?"
Fujino Asagami widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at the young man who had suddenly brought her here.
In response, Roy merely nodded slightly.
"Yes."
…
To understand the situation, we need to go back a few hours.
Fujino Asagami.
Today, she was supposed to be attending classes normally at school when the young man she had met two days earlier barged into the classroom.
Following the aura of the butterfly bracelet, Roy burst in and shouted loudly, "Asagami!!"
This sudden intrusion startled Fujino Asagami, causing her to stand up abruptly from her seat.
Roy's unexpected arrival also successfully plunged the previously noisy classroom, still in music class, into silence.
Both the teacher and classmates stared wide-eyed at the young man who had intruded into the girls' school.
However, after a brief moment of silence, the entire class erupted in excitement due to this unfamiliar man, who had a special aura and was tall and handsome.
The heated atmosphere reached its peak after Roy walked in.
He was already a standard handsome guy, but after undergoing reconstruction by Void Shiki, he seemed to have gained a bit more charm and approachability. While this didn't offer any substantial enhancement, it made it easier for ordinary people to feel favorably towards him.
No one could dislike a handsome guy, right?
Seeing this, the female teacher on duty had to maintain order while stepping forward to intervene.
However, her quick act of tearing off a note and discreetly handing over a phone number couldn't be hidden.
"How cunning you sensei! You actually snuck away!!"
This action was as clear as day, making her an immediate enemy of all the girls.
"Shut up! Do you know how hard it is for me to encounter a desirable male while working at a girls' school every day?"
Nevertheless, Roy didn't refuse; he simply smiled slightly and accepted the note from the teacher, slipping it into his pocket.
Meanwhile, the female classmates surrounding Fujino Asagami kept discussing, "Is he her boyfriend? Is he her boyfriend?"
"I didn't expect that seemingly obedient Fujino Asagami would actually find a boyfriend."
"And he's a big handsome guy! So cool, just like a gangster from the movies."
Huh? How did they recognize that he used to be a gangster? Is a woman's sixth sense really that accurate?
Ignoring their chatter, Roy quickly approached Fujino Asagami and lifted her up in front of the entire class.
Then, as the teacher attempted to stop him again, he handed her the leave slip he had obtained from the principal and hurriedly left with Fujino in his arms.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to greet everyone and reminded them, "Don't lose focus, everyone; make sure to pay attention in class!"
His series of actions flowed smoothly, leaving the teacher, who seemed to be experiencing heartbreak, standing there in a daze.
In a lost state, she murmured, "This class will be self-study."
...
"It's over, I've socially died; there's no going back, absolutely no way to return."
"If I meet my good friends again, I'll definitely be interrogated about my relationship with this person."
However, Roy didn't pay attention to Fujino Asagami's intense inner turmoil; he immediately took her to a small clinic he had just rented.
He then carefully examined her body, combining the information revealed by Void Shiki analysis, and quickly arrived at his own conclusions.
Afterward, he tossed a set of clothes to Fujino and expressionlessly recorded the information, turning back to say, "That's right; your congenital insensitivity to pain is not innate but a condition deliberately cultivated later in life."
"Not… innate?"
Upon hearing this conclusion, Fujino was so shocked she didn't know what to say.
"True congenital insensitivity to pain means one cannot feel any pain from birth, but that's not you; it's a result of external factors."
"After we parted last time, I had someone check your records, and from the person I trust the most, I learned all the details. So I can be sure your insensitivity to pain is absolutely not congenital."
Saying this, Roy handed over some documents he had taken from Fujino's father.
"The culprit behind all this is actually your father, or rather, your stepfather. After learning the truth, I went to your house and gave him a good beating; after some torture, he finally agreed to hand over these files. Take a look for yourself."
'You went to my house and beat up my father?'
Roy's words shocked Fujino; she had not kept track of how many bodyguards were at her home.
'You managed to storm in alone, beat up my father, and then escape with me from school?'
This is too surreal.
"What is this…"
However, as Roy said, the documents detailed the records and bills of painkillers prescribed specifically for Fujino by her stepfather at the hospital.
Both the time and the amounts were recorded very clearly, and everything was stamped with the hospital's seal; the evidence was irrefutable... her father was the culprit.
But why did he do this?
Why did he treat her this way?
Upon learning that the truth behind her insensitivity to pain was a deliberate act by her father, Fujino was deeply shaken.
"Do you want to know the truth?"
Glancing at the distraught Fujino, Roy asked.
"Um…"
"But before that, can you tell me who you are? How did you obtain this information…"
In the face of such a devastating situation, despite being distraught, she was still able to think rationally and not succumb to despair; this reaction surprised Roy.
He had originally thought about how to comfort her…
Unexpectedly, she turned out to be unexpectedly strong.
"I'm a magus, or rather, a Magician. I am the one who controls Magic."
Roy answered honestly.
"Magic… really exists? It turns out it's not just in fairy tales…"
Fujino easily accepted this premise.
"You're not going to doubt it at all?"
"No need to doubt; I believe you."
Being able to bypass security, stealthily enter the school to take her away, and obtain such related information from her home, this person's identity couldn't possibly be simple.
If he wasn't a superhero from a sci-fi movie, then he must be a Magician. Moreover, in this situation, she didn't want to doubt her last benefactor.
"Seriously, you're so obedient, it's a bit hard for me to grasp."
"But let me show you."
A flame ignited at Roy's fingertips, simply proving his identity to Fujino. Then, seeing her surprised expression, he continued.
"Your original surname isn't Asagami; it's actually Asakami, right?"
"Um."
"Do you know the meaning and origin of this surname?"
Roy asked.
"I don't know."
Fujino shook her head in confusion.
"I see, you truly don't know the history your family carries. But that's fine; I'll explain it to you."
"This surname is not a common one; it relates to a corner of the hidden side, known as one of the Four Demon Hunter Families."
"In that case, you probably wouldn't understand."
Seeing that Fujino still looked confused, Roy decided to change his approach.
"Do you remember the magic I just performed?"
"That flame? It looked a bit like a trick; I think I've seen something like that on TV."
"Close enough, but there's more impressive stuff."
Saying this, Roy slowly raised his finger, and to Fujino's surprise, she began to float. He then lowered his finger, bringing her gently back to the ground.
"I actually floated? How amazing! Is this magic?"
Roy shook his head.
"This is just a trick. The magic you modern people imagine is essentially a performance, but it does exist in reality. Moreover, the world is not as peaceful as you see; vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, and even magician truly exist, and they are well-known in our hidden side."
"There are many beings from our circle in this city; they just usually hide well, so you don't see them."
"So… have I been living in a fairy tale world?"
After experiencing floating, Fujino firmly believed in Roy's words.
In her eyes, Roy had transformed into Merlin from the Arthurian legends, revealing the secrets of this world to her.
"You can understand it this way, some fairy tales and legends actually happened in this world."
"The mystery born in different regions are different. The mystery I use comes from the European magical system, where there is a huge organization called the Mage's Association, and I have a significant connection to that organization."
"So, the East Asian region also has its own special mystical system. The Asakami family you belong to is part of this system. You are one of the four major demon hunter families nurtured in Japan."
Then, Roy began to educate Fujino Asagami about the so-called four major demon hunter families under her slightly shocked expression.
"The so-called four major demon hunter families refer to the Ryougi, Nanaya, Fujou, and Asakami... Four Demon Hunter Families."
"Their paths are quite strange, but they are indeed correct. They use their own methods to procreate descendants to inherit the special powers of their ancestors, thereby ensuring the continuation of their families. Now, all four major demon hunter families have declined. Even the Ryougi Family can only find one successor who can stand out, but your three families are in a worse situation; it's not an exaggeration to say that they have been exterminated."
"So... am I the bloodline you mentioned that was left by the Asakami family?"
Roy's explanation was shocking to Fujino Asagami. Although she knew her family had fallen, she never expected such a story to be hidden.
"That's right, and you are very talented, having inherited your ancestors' demon hunter abilities and talents."
"If it were a hundred years ago, you would definitely be revered by the Asakami family as a shrine maiden and heir. But now, that family is gone, and that's why you are treated this way."
"You mean... I've inherited the Asakami family's special abilities?"
Fujino Asagami struggled to comprehend Roy's words.
"Yes, the ability you have inherited is the Mystic Eyes of the Asakami family."
Then, Roy began to educate her about the mystic eyes.
After explaining, Fujino Asagami understood that mystic eyes are an excellent magical aptitude, not something every magus possesses, and having mystic eyes does not necessarily mean one is a magus.
Then, she recalled the scenes from her childhood when her emotional fluctuations caused distortions in the surrounding objects, scaring others away.
"So it was because of the mystic eyes..."
She cautiously raised her hand to touch her eyes, feeling a bit afraid.
"You don't need to worry. Even if your mystic eyes go berserk, I can suppress them at any time. I'm not like your father's mediocre self."
Roy coldly said, "A daughter awakens such an outstanding and powerful mystic eye but instead of helping her control this power, that fool chooses to suppress it with drugs. Doesn't that idiot know that the stronger the mystic eye, the longer the suppression lasts, the greater the backlash will be?"
"If I hadn't discovered this in time when you truly lost control one day, your mystic eyes could easily have destroyed the entire Asagami family."
"Then... what should I do?" Fujino Asagami felt some fear in her eyes.
"Should I still suppress them like before?"
"While I do have a direct and permanent solution, that would be too unfair to you. Even if I took your eyes away, the only one who could use them perfectly would be you alone. Such a wasteful act is not my style."
Roy took a box of capsules from the drawer and handed it to her.
"Your pain condition is easy to solve. You just need to stop taking the painkillers your father prepared for you, and then regularly take the special medicine I prepared for you, and it will be easily resolved."
"As for your mystic eye problem, I will also help you find a way to solve it. I'm sure you don't want to carry an uncontrollable ticking time bomb around, do you?"
As she thought of her childhood experiences, where her emotional fluctuations distorted buildings and harmed others, leading to her being called a monster, Fujino Asagami couldn't help but shiver and decisively shook her head.
"Then I will help you control it. With specific training and development, you will be able to master it. Next, I will take you to train in controlling your mystic eyes and make them your strongest weapon, no longer out of control."
"Is... is that really possible?"
"Of course. After all, I've already helped you separate from the Asagami family. I will also take care of your future living arrangements."
"Separated from the Asagami family?"
Roy made another shocking statement, leaving Fujino Asagami momentarily stunned.
Then she saw him nod and reply expressionlessly, "You don't think your stepfather would allow you to regain your powers, do you? If it were that simple, what would be the point of sealing your body with drugs?"
"Since the Asakami family is already gone, it would be difficult for you to reintegrate into your previous family, so why not just overturn everything and start anew? Isn't that better? The journey ahead is long, and it should be walked by you, young lady."
"Then... do I have to follow you all the time?"
Fujino Asagami asked with a hint of anticipation.
"No need. I won't stay in this city for long, but I've already found your next family, and unlike your father, that family is eager for you to regain your powers."
"As long as you demonstrate your corresponding value, everything from your food, clothing, and housing to major life events like marriage and funerals will be arranged for you by that family. If anyone dares to bully you, just tell them that Mr. Roy is your brother."
Thinking of how the leader of the Ryougi Family had been crazily searching for talented individuals from both the main family and the branch families recently, Roy couldn't help but smile.
Entrusting Fujino Asagami to the care of the Ryougi Family was very reassuring. During this crucial time for the family's rise, seeing such a talented young girl, the leader of the Ryougi Family would likely treat her like a goddaughter.
Who would dare bully her then?
Although he had considered entrusting Fujino Asagami to Touko Aozaki to be her apprentice, the thought was quickly dismissed when he recalled her unreliable demeanor.
She couldn't even take care of herself.
"About my father..."
"Your father? You mean the one I sent to the hospital? Don't worry, he won't cause you trouble. You just need to write a severance letter, and I'll take care of the rest with him."
Roy replied easily.
Did he really end up in the hospital?
At first, she thought he was joking, but considering the extraordinary power Roy had displayed, it wouldn't be difficult to send her stepfather to the hospital.
'So... is he helping me get back at him?'
She couldn't help but wonder.
"What's wrong? If there are no issues, let's go. Do you have anything important left at home that you didn't take? I can help you retrieve it if needed."
"Nothing."
In that house, she felt like a stranger; how could there be anything precious?
The memories left behind were even fewer than those with this young man she had only met twice.
"Then where are we going next?"
"The Ryougi Family."
Eh?
Is it really the biggest noble family in the city? So he is from the Ryougi Family?
Fujino Asagami looked at Roy in surprise.
"Next, I will recommend you to the Head of the Ryougi Family as my adopted sister. We are going to meet him now; you just need to pay attention to your manners."
"Okay, Nii-san."
Fujino Asagami revealed a faint smile.
Seeing this, Roy couldn't help but smile as well.
It seems she quickly accepted the change in her identity, which saved him a lot of effort in persuading her.
"Alright, let's go."
With everything arranged, Roy took Fujino Asagami's hand and walked towards the Ryougi Family.
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