Chapter 77. Great Youkai Descends, Blood Moon Crosses the Sky!
Toyogasaki Private Academy.
"Click~"
In the boys' locker room, Aki Tomoya cautiously reached out to open his locker.
A choking, pungent stench hit him straight in the face. His expression instantly changed; he covered his mouth and nose, his stomach churned, and he nearly vomited.
On top of his uniform lay several dead rats. Their rotting corpses were infested with maggots, swarmed by countless buzzing flies. The clothes were now filthy and reeking—no longer something a normal person could wear.
"You fucking bastards!!"
He shouted in rage, slamming his fist into the wall, fresh blood splattering everywhere.
Ever since the image of Aki Tomoya in the parallel world was exposed by Celestial Curtain, he had become completely isolated and targeted by the entire school. Even the teachers didn't bother to intervene, merely casting a cold, disgusted glance and saying, "I understand," before ignoring it completely.
It wasn't just the locker room. Even when he returned from the bathroom, his chair would be filled with sharp nails.
No one wanted to go near him.
"Just wait… Don't let me summon a Servant…"
Aki Tomoya gritted his teeth and swore viciously in his heart.
He vowed that everything he had lost, he would take back.
When that time came, he would bathe the entire school in blood, slaughtering every bastard who had pushed him to the edge.
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Sakakino Academy.
"Thud thud thud!!"
The wall trembled violently as it was kicked, shaking without end.
Itou Makoto curled up inside, sobbing, enduring a rain of punches and kicks from the upperclassmen.
God, please have mercy on me…
Ever since Matou Makoto's behavior in the parallel world was exposed, the delinquents at school had made him their outlet. Whenever they were in a bad mood, they would drag him out to vent their anger.
He was beaten nine times a day.
At lunchtime, he would be used as a punching bag.
Even the girls didn't bother coming near him—his suffering was truly unbearable.
Thinking of the gaze—equal parts pity and contempt—of Katsura Kotonoha, the girl he secretly loved among the crowd, Itou Makoto's heart shattered.
It hurts!
It hurts so much!
A long while later—
Itou Makoto, still crying, ran home, and pulled an old, yellowed book from a drawer. The cover was made of human skin. It was the family's inherited magic grimoire, faintly showing the words: ""Nine Seven Zeros" Xuanjun Seven Chapters Secret Record"
(Note: Nothing can be found about this on Google, so I've kept the name in literal translation)—a book his father once warned him never to use recklessly.
Otherwise, he would fall into a bottomless abyss with no hope of return.
But these days were just too bitter.
Itou Makoto hesitated, unsure whether he should begin his revenge.
But his timid, indecisive nature soon made him put the book down again.
Curling up under his blanket, he continued crying.
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Shinomiya Household.
Kaguya's daily life had also changed.
"Yo~ Kaguya, even in a parallel world, you're still useless, huh."
In the vast garden, eldest brother Shinomiya Oko and second brother Shinomiya Seiryuu looked at their sister with scorn.
"Even the daughter of a land tycoon family in Chiba was chosen, and yet you—as an only child in the parallel world—still have no talent at all."
"Why don't you just obediently watch us take over the Shinomiya family? You'd make a decent living mascot at least."
Shinomiya Kaguya stayed silent.
Hayasaka clenched her teeth.
But there was nothing to refute—because the Kaguya in Celestial Curtain really was just a useless girl with no talent in magecraft.
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Chiba University Hospital.
Shouko cautiously felt the kindness the doctor was gently extending toward her.
Her image in Celestial Curtain was very gentle, and later she even teamed up with a Caster with a tragic fate. That made people in the real world start to like her more. Though she was still shunned and treated coldly at school...
When she was out and about, the older boys and girls, uncles and aunts on the streets were patient when she used sign language.
So warm...
Even the sun high in the sky seemed much gentler.
"Thank you."
Nishimiya Shouko smiled with innocence and warmth, her pale hand rising to form a sign in sign language.
Even the doctor froze in place.
This girl was just like a little angel.
(note: I die in happy.)
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Happiness Manor.
In the room, a young man dressed in white slowly opened his eyes, a smile gradually forming at the corner of his mouth. The fate of all the Masters played out clearly in his mind.
"Ma~ not bad at all."
Raku Sou smiled.
Aside from a tiny bit of personal spite—slipping Aki Tomoya into the script as a villain, causing that brat to be isolated and targeted in reality, utterly miserable…
The fates of the other Masters had all taken a much more positive turn.
Even Makoto—the one who gets beaten up every day—still fared much better than his tragic ending in the original work.
Though before his death he was surrounded by girls, indulging in a harem, in the end he still got beheaded. A girl cradled his head in her arms on a boat, watching the sunset as the curtain fell.
Meh~
Truly a case of reaping what you sow.
"Void, display my current harvest."
He smiled faintly.
A ripple of silver light appeared in midair, oscillating into a clearly legible status panel.
[Creator: Raku Sou]
[Life Rank: Servant Realm (Late Fourth Tier – Peak)]
[Bloodline: Pure Bloodline of Red Dragon]
[Available Secret Arts: Isayama-ryuu Swordsmanship, Isayama-ryuu Spell, Mana Burst, Instinct, Riding, Charisma, Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (B)…]
[Noble Phantasms: None]
[Theoretical Lifespan: 4,764.7 years]
[Divine Authority Jade: 14,632,000]
"…Tch, already over ten million Divine Authority Jade."
Raku Sou smiled in satisfaction—another explosive growth wave.
When impersonating Merlin, wielding a sword to slash across the Pacific Ocean, exterminating demons and gods, sealing the Black Rift, he had nearly burned through all his Divine Authority Jade.
But thanks to Merlin's appearance, the existence of parallel worlds had been confirmed.
After that, as Celestial Curtain continued broadcasting, the growth rate of Divine Authority Jade nearly doubled—this was a long-term fish-farming plan, a blood-soaked investment with guaranteed returns.
"Let's see… should I enhance myself now, or save it all for a massive burst?"
Raku Sou pondered in thought.
Considering the general situation, ten million Divine Authority Jade, combined with discounts from popularity metrics, was more than enough for him to ascend to the peak of the Fifth Tier, allowing him to wield a Holy Sword that could release Light Cannons, with a physical body approaching the strength of Medusa.
If he didn't manifest a Noble Phantasm and focused solely on physical enhancement…
Even creating a few Heracles-level beings wouldn't be an issue.
Compared to physical stats, Noble Phantasm was the real trump card of a Servant!
At her peak, Saber with Excalibur was equivalent to an unlimited-launch hypersonic nuclear missile platform.
If he manifested Excalibur, used Divine Authority Jade to fully charge it with mana, then flew above some nation and aimed the blade toward several of its most prosperous cities, repeatedly unleashing the Light Cannon ten times in a carpet-bombing fashion...
That nation would be nearly annihilated.
Economic collapse, massive brain drain, birth rate plummeting...
In less than five years, the nation would inevitably dissolve.
If nuclear weapons could still be intercepted, what could stop the starlight of Excalibur?
One could only endure it!
That said, there was still the possibility that a furious superpower might go red-eyed, directly sending some famous Fourth Tier speedsters, carrying Tsar Bombas in a suicide strike, charging face-first into him, unleashing tens of thousands of Little Boy-class nuclear detonations.
A direct nuclear cleansing—complete erasure through atomic fire. In a kill zone of hundreds of millions of degrees, no matter or material could possibly withstand it...
Well, as a human, it's best not to get too arrogant.
Let's first spend 5 million Divine Authority Jade to enhance his body to the level of Heracles-style physical reinforcement.
That's a being whose Strength stat alone nearly reached A++. One punch could enter the realm of Noble Phantasm, an overwhelming presence—even without Armor of Fafnir or God Hand, just the body alone could withstand a full missile barrage.
Agility, Mana, Endurance, etc.—all among the strongest within the Fifth Tier.
Of course, Raku Sou wasn't worried about lacking a weapon that suited him.
He didn't need an offensive Noble Phantasm—Mystic Eyes of Death Perception was more than enough as his ace. As long as his speed was high enough, even wielding a rusty bronze sword, he could one-shot an entire group in the same tier. Even Sixth Tier god-class beings would have to tread carefully.
This was the power of a frauder!
In under a week, from mere mortal to powerhouse strong enough to make superpowers tremble.
"Void, use the enhanced version of Heracles' stats as a template—enhance me accordingly!"
Along with Raku Sou's calm voice—
Divine Authority Jade ignited in a blazing fire, transforming into a mysterious, radiant light that descended upon his body.
Boom boom!
Within his chest, his heart pounded like molten iron. His cells trembled as they underwent sublime evolution. His soul became increasingly transparent, emitting a divine brilliance. All 206 bones in his body had their density increased countless times over.
After a few breaths, Raku Sou slowly opened his amber eyes, his gaze composed and tranquil.
Dressed in pure white, his loose hair draped down, as if embodying a divine, dignified presence.
The corners of Raku Sou's lips curved slightly—he was in a rather good mood, a refreshing sensation spreading throughout his entire body.
Every time he became stronger, it felt like proof of his own harvest. That feeling of "as long as you try, you will improve" was even more joyful than anything else in this world!
"Oh right, Kagome should be done with school by now… I think I have a date with her."
Raku Sou propped his thumb against his chin—he had almost forgotten.
Then he let out a graceful smile and casually used 0.02 of a Jade Fragment to cast a Cleanse. A stream of transparent silver light descended onto his body, quickly making him feel completely reborn, radiant and brilliant.
Click~
He withdrew his overwhelming aura and pushed open the grand doors.
Under the gentle, beautiful smile of the landlady, he turned around and left.
...
At Makuhari Seaside Park, a lovely black-haired girl was waiting expectantly.
Suddenly—
A warm, refined voice came from the west, deep and pleasant, modest and gentle, like a spring breeze brushing across one's face, instantly evoking goodwill.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
The young master in white smiled serenely as he quietly walked up to Higurashi Kagome.
"...No, not at all." Kagome turned her head, her eyes slightly flustered. Clearly, it was the same face from a few days ago, yet for some reason, Raku-san seemed even more handsome today, exuding a strange kind of charm.
Like a black hole—extremely captivating, making it impossible for her to look away.
Looking at the girl before him, Raku Sou smiled and said:
"Where do you want to go next? Do you have any plans?"
"Raku-san, I want to go to the aquarium first…"
She seemed a bit nervous.
"Then let's go."
Raku Sou smiled lightly. He naturally reached out and held the girl's delicate hand, as if they were a long-familiar couple, making Kagome blush slightly—but she didn't pull her hand away.
The two walked side by side, their figures gradually fading into the distance within Makuhari Seaside Park.
Later, several hours passed.
Under Kagome's detailed plan, the two of them visited the famous aquarium, an amusement park, and a sun-drenched beach within the city. Both were in high spirits, and Kagome gradually relaxed, starting to reveal her true personality.
Lively, cheerful, gentle, and understanding—she had the kind of personality that easily blended into groups and was always enthusiastic toward others.
A girl like that was indeed easy to love.
As for Raku Sou, he always maintained a joyful atmosphere and took the initiative in leading the conversation.
However, despite how enjoyable it was spending time with Kagome, he never forgot his purpose.
"Kagome, about the Shikon Jewel, there's still something I want to verify. Could you let me see it again?"
On the way to the Higurashi Shrine, the young master in white smiled gently.
"Of course!"
Kagome cheerfully agreed, her adorable smile full of life. She took out the glimmering translucent jewel from her chest—its surface flowing with mysterious violet light—and handed it to him...
The girl appeared calm on the outside, but inside, she was practically jumping for joy.
Amazing! Raku-san is coming to my house!!
...
At that moment, outside the Higurashi Shrine—
A group of high school students from some nearby school had gathered at the entrance, all wearing bright smiles. The atmosphere was lively, full of chatter and laughter.
"Oga-kun, I heard this shrine has some kind of magic stuff—is that true?"
Tobe Kakeru stepped out and asked curiously.
"Of course it's true. This shrine has a long-standing tradition—based on what I know, it's been around for at least over five hundred years. Who knows, we might even find some kind of magic inheritance here and become a Magus like in Celestial Curtain."
Amid the crowd, the brown-haired boy—adored by many—smiled confidently, every movement of his exuding charm.
Incredibly showy.
"...Is that so? Sounds exciting!"
Tobe Kakeru also flashed a brilliant smile.
The eyes of the surrounding girls sparkled. Some even looked at the brown-haired boy with admiration.
"Let's go, Tobe. If we're late, the shrine might close."
Oga Taiyo puffed out his chest and lifted his head high, the corners of his lips curving up as he confidently stepped inside first.
What a bunch of idiots…
And they actually believed that lie.
Something about looking for magical inheritance? That was nothing more than an excuse. Like hell there would be such a coincidence.
He had visited the Higurashi Shrine before—it was nothing more than an old house weathered by time. If there had truly been something wrong with it, he would've never dared come. Who knew if those freaks would be like the Magus from Celestial Curtain and silence witnesses?
They just wanted to use this so-called adventure to get closer to the girls.
Soon, Amatsuyu Kisaragi would pretend to be a "ghost" and scare the girls, then he would make a cool entrance. That would definitely make them swoon all over him.
Perfect!
Oga Taiyo almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
He didn't notice at all—
A young girl had turned on her camera and started livestreaming the "adventure" at the Higurashi Shrine. Within moments, several gifts and comments started coming in. A curious viewer asked:
"Is the streamer visiting Higurashi Shrine?"
"There's nothing interesting there."
Eh?
The young girl was a bit taken aback. Wasn't this place supposed to be mysterious, like Oga-kun said?
Luckily, she wasn't the impatient type. Suppressing her curiosity, she adjusted the camera angle to the best position and used her soft, sweet voice to talk with the viewers.
Though a little disappointed, she didn't want to miss any opportunity to gain more followers.
At some point, the sky gradually turned a terrifying shade of blood, as if something dreadful was seeping into it.
The surroundings grew darker and darker, even the starlight was swallowed by the thick rising miasma.
Suddenly, all sounds of insects and birds vanished.
A terrifying silence blanketed everything.
As if something had frightened the world into silence, giving people a chilling sense of unease without knowing why.
The Bone-Eater's Well trembled slightly…
Something was about to emerge.
But the group of high schoolers remained extremely enthusiastic, bright smiles on every face, excited to explore every corner of the shrine. Oga Taiyo had somehow fallen behind, disappearing with a bespectacled girl.
…
"Oga Taiyo, what do you think you're doing?!"
In front of the decaying old well, Sanshokuin Sumireko frowned in anger, shouting at the boy standing before her.
"You rejected my confession earlier, so this is the only way left."
Oga Taiyo grinned, twisted and sinister, standing before the girl he had yearned for all these years but could never reach. Finally, his desire overwhelmed him, and he couldn't stop himself from reaching out his claws.
If he couldn't have her heart, then her body would do.
After all, no one would find out now.
He was certain—with Sumireko's introverted personality, she would definitely resign herself to fate.
"Get lost!"
The bespectacled girl shouted furiously, her legs already in motion as she bolted into the distance.
Oga Taiyo grew even more excited, ready to give chase.
Suddenly—
BOOM!!!
The air trembled. A blood-soaked, disheveled figure burst out from the mouth of the well—a young man, his face pale, blood gushing from his mouth. He wore a deep-blue ceremonial monk's robe, and the prayer beads in his hands shattered all at once.
The unexpected situation stunned them both.
How the hell did someone suddenly crawl out of this well?
Miroku the Monk lifted his head. When he saw Oga Taiyo, a flash of horror crossed his eyes, and he urgently shouted:
"Run! A yokai is coming!!"
"Oh? You're the actor Amatsuyu hired to cosplay the ghost? You're pretty convincing."
Oga Taiyo's eyes lit up as if something had just clicked.
Then he clicked his tongue in admiration, grinning brightly as he walked straight toward the well.
"Idiot!!"
Miroku the Monk stomped in frustration upon seeing this. His eyes were still filled with terror—he couldn't waste any more time. He turned around and bolted into the distance.
Fools were always hard to teach.
Goodbye, you moron.
…
Watching the monk flee in panic, Oga Taiyo vaguely sensed something was wrong. A chill crept through his heart.
That guy's reaction… was scarily realistic…
Could there actually be… something in the well?
But the next second, he was scared stiff!
A thick black mist, saturated with curses, malice, and hatred, surged out of the well and shot straight into the sky, as if to pierce through the heavens. It rose dozens of stories high, then rapidly spread in all directions.
It engulfed the sky and earth—an entire mountainous area spanning tens of miles instantly darkened. Fierce winds whipped through the land.
Oga Taiyo stood frozen in place, blankly staring at the horrific scene before him. Then he looked down at the customized fruit knife in his hand.
…Oh…
I'm fucked, right?
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