Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

Night Star sat on the chair, looking at Kaguya Shinomiya, who seemed lost in thought, and said with a smile.

“Your father's influence within the Shinomiya Group is gradually declining. Those who were hiding in the shadows are now restless and showing signs of being uncontrollable.”

Hearing this, Kaguya Shinomiya frowned even more and murmured.

“But why? My father is clearly still in his prime, not even sixty years old… And there haven't been any sudden incidents recently. The Shinomiya Group, which has always been under his control, how could it suddenly have such changes? Unless…”

As she said this, Kaguya Shinomiya suddenly seemed to realize something and fell silent.

Kaguya Shinomiya wasn't just not stupid, she was actually very smart.

Combining the recent news that her father was attending fewer and fewer public events, and even in unavoidable social situations, he would only make a brief appearance and not stay long, the truth was already before her eyes.

“Since you've already guessed it, then I'll be blunt.”

Night Star's smile faded, and he said very seriously.

“One year, two at most. That's all the time you have left. Now, there are only two paths in front of you.”

“The first is to give up the Shinomiya surname, transfer directly from Shuchiin Academy to Soubu High, join our club, and from now on be an ordinary person, enjoying a pleasant and peaceful school life together.”

Hearing this, a complicated look appeared in Kaguya Shinomiya's eyes. She opened her lips as if to say something, but in the end, she only raised a hand to touch her cheek before returning to her calm demeanor and said faintly.

“I can't do that. I don't care about money or status, but if I give up the Shinomiya inheritance, it won't just affect me, but also my…”

Saying this, Kaguya Shinomiya paused for a moment, looked at Night Star, and said softly.

“Night Star-kun, please forgive me for not being mentally prepared yet. When I am ready, I will tell you my reasons in person. But, I really can't give up the Shinomiya surname, even if I want to, I can't.”

When Kaguya Shinomiya said this, although her tone was very calm, Anjou Naruko, Menma, and Makinohara Shoko could all feel the sadness and sorrow contained in her words.

Even a young lady living in such a luxurious mansion like a castle… has her own difficulties?

Anjou Naruko and the others couldn't quite understand Kaguya Shinomiya's emotions, but putting themselves in her shoes, if they lived in such a lifeless place, where even their own bedrooms had listening devices installed, and every move had to be careful, it would be too oppressive and painful, simply a torment.

“I guessed you wouldn't choose that.”

Night Star smiled and then said softly.

“The second path is to become someone capable, someone who can break free from all constraints and act freely according to their own wishes. That's all it takes.”

“Someone who can break free from all constraints…”

Kaguya Shinomiya showed a bitter smile and shook her head.

“Night Star-kun, you may not understand, but being in such a family, even if one's personal ability is excellent, as excellent as you, it's impossible to do what you just said.”

Night Star spread his hands and asked rhetorically.

“Then why do you think I was able to enter this mansion? If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, would you have thought I could do such a thing?”

“This…”

Kaguya Shinomiya was speechless.

Just as Night Star said, if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that he could just swagger in like this.

And the matter of the school festival… the attitude of her father when he called…

Could it be that her father, Shinomiya Gan'an, the current leader of the Shinomiya Group, saw a talent in Night Star that she hadn't noticed?

Besides being the number one in the Sakura Province joint entrance examination, defeating her in the joint exam, and being a master of musical instrument performance, does Night Star have other hidden talents?

Kaguya Shinomiya was now truly curious.

“Then… if I choose the second path… what should I do?”

Night Star smiled and slowly said.

“To achieve this, you and I need to be honest with each other.”

Before Kaguya Shinomiya could reply, Night Star added.

“This honesty isn't just the meaning you understand, but also the literal meaning, understand?”

Chapter 295: A Bitter Medicine Treatment Plan, Makinohara Shoko's Entanglement

“Huh?”

Even Kaguya Shinomiya, with her cool personality, couldn't help but tense up when she heard this.

“The literal meaning of honesty you mentioned… couldn't it be…”

“Not really.”

Night Star waved his hand, with a sincere expression.

“If you were to wear something like a bunny girl outfit, a maid costume, a sexy wedding dress, black stockings, white stockings, fishnets, or something like that, it wouldn't be impossible.”

Kaguya Shinomiya frowned slightly, her voice turning colder.

“Night Star-kun, I'm seriously communicating with you, please be serious and don't talk nonsense.”

“Alright, whether it's nonsense or not, you'll know in the future.”

Night Star casually replied, then put away his smile, looked directly into Kaguya Shinomiya's eyes, and slowly said.

“I arranged Yukinoshita, Yuigahama, Mai-senpai and the others for you, but after more than two months, there hasn't been any progress in your condition. To be honest, our club has more important things to deal with recently, and there's no time to waste now, so I, Kyoto's number one H-game shooter, will have to serve as your attending physician.”

Without waiting for Kaguya Shinomiya to answer, Night Star looked at Anjou Naruko, Makinohara Shoko, and Menma behind him, and casually waved his hand.

“You three, wander around this mansion for a while. Also, tell Hayasaka Ai that she can leave too. With me here, no one can eavesdrop on the conversation.”

“Three…?”

Before Kaguya Shinomiya could ask the question in her heart, she saw Hayasaka Ai standing at the door after Anjou Naruko and Makinohara Shoko went out, asking for her instructions with her eyes.

“Yes, take them for a walk around the mansion.”

Although Kaguya Shinomiya didn't understand why Night Star wanted to send everyone away, she still gave this instruction.

She believed that he wouldn't hurt her.

After Hayasaka Ai closed the door and left with Anjou Naruko, Makinohara Shoko, and Menma, whom ordinary people couldn't see, Night Star looked at Kaguya Shinomiya with interest and chuckled.

“Shinomiya-san, as I said before, our club is now facing more serious, life-and-death problems that need to be dealt with.”

"Moreover, the Fouromiya Conglomerate's assistance with intelligence channels is crucial to solving this problem."

"Of course, I don't mean for you to talk to your father. I've already negotiated the terms with him."

"I originally wanted to guide you in a gentler way, but now it seems that your personality differs from Mai Sakurajima. The solution cannot be the same type. Perhaps it's because Yukinoshita and Futaba's methods of treatment are too gentle that they haven't made any progress."

Listening to Yoshing's words and seeing him stand up and walk slowly towards her, his face no longer carrying the frivolous and lazy expression he usually wore, but staring at her without the slightest emotion, Kaguya Shinomiya's body instinctively shrank back, leaning against the back of the chair, and hesitated.

"What… what do you want to do?"

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you."

Yoshing added after speaking.

"At least, not physically."

… …

At the same time, within the mansion's courtyard.

"What he just said…"

Anjou Naruko first glanced at Ayasaka Ai, who was standing in the distance, then looked at Menma and Makinohara Shoko beside her, hesitating to speak.

"Your club has more important things to do? Are you facing some… danger?"

Although Anjou Naruko didn't know that Yoshing's real identity was "Mask," she had personally witnessed him fighting that evil mountain god after all.

The entire battle process seemed to be a one-sided, complete crush.

In reality, that was only for Yoshing and Hinata Amano, who possessed special powers.

Ordinary humans, in the face of such monsters…

Although Menma had reappeared in this world as a ghost, Anjou Naruko couldn't forget the fear of what had happened that day until now.

Weakness, helplessness, despair, fear.

This is the true face of the world.

"Naruko."

Makinohara Shoko first called out this name before smiling and asking.

"Um… is it okay if I call you that?"

Anjou Naruko returned the smile and nodded.

"Of course, you're Menma's friend, so naturally you're also my friend. There's no need to worry about such small things as addressing each other. If you still called me Anjou-san, I would feel awkward."

"That's good. Since we're friends, then I'll speak frankly."

Makinohara Shoko still maintained a gentle and soft smile on her face, and slowly opened her mouth.

"What Yoshing just said wasn't just for Kaguya Shinomiya, but also for Menma and me."

"I can't directly tell you what kind of danger we're facing now, after all, you're not one of us."

"But what I can tell you is that the ability you awakened to observe spirits is very dangerous, a truly life-threatening danger. If it weren't for the fact that the evil spirits in Kyoto City have decreased a lot, even with this spiritual object pendant, I'm afraid you wouldn't have survived a day."

"Of course…"

Speaking of which, Makinohara Shoko sighed slightly, a bit of bitterness appearing in her eyes.

"If we're talking about being a burden… I became a burden earlier than you… I'm not blaming you for anything."

Looking at Anjou Naruko's complicated expression, Makinohara Shoko gently patted the other person's shoulder and smiled.

"However, as long as you become a true spiritualist, you will have at least enough power to protect yourself."

"But…"

Anjou Naruko pursed her lips and said in a low voice.

"Someone as ordinary as me… is really qualified… to awaken such power…?"

"Ordinary?"

Makinohara Shoko frowned slightly upon hearing this, refuting as if she was a little displeased.

"Naruko, you underestimate yourself too much. In that incident five years ago, facing that terrifying evil mountain god, you didn't abandon your friend and run away alone. Yuigahama Yui being able to live to this day is all thanks to you. An eleven-year-old girl, in such an extremely frightening situation, was still able to carry her friend on her back and persevere until it was safe to go down the mountain. This isn't something that an 'ordinary' person can do."

Makinohara Shoko paused for a moment, then smiled.

"You just lack confidence too much. Actually, you're a very outstanding person. Isn't Yoshing inviting you to come here today the best proof?"

"Hmph, who… who needs his approval… hmph."

Listening to Anjou Naruko's awkward words, Menma smiled from the side.

"Anaru is still as insincere as she was when she was little. She's clearly very happy, but she doesn't want to show it. She's exactly the same as she was when she was little."

Anjou Naruko's face couldn't help but flush slightly after being exposed by Menma, and she immediately changed the subject.

"Then Makinohara… ah, no, Shoko, are you also a spiritualist?"

Makinohara Shoko shook her head, still maintaining a gentle smile on her face.

"Didn't I tell you already… I'm just a burden now."

Anjou Naruko was stunned for a moment, then cheered Makinohara Shoko on.

"It's okay, let's work hard together. As long as we're determined, we'll definitely be able to awaken!"

"Yeah, maybe so."

Neither Menma nor Anjou Naruko noticed the hint of gloom that flashed across Makinohara Shoko's eyes.

Originally, with Makinohara Shoko's spiritual talent of independently awakening the yin-yang eyes, and her unwavering determination to become a spiritualist, awakening the ability of soul materialization shouldn't be a difficult task.

But the problem lies in the fact that Makinohara Shoko knows too much about the ability of soul materialization, which has become an obstacle instead.

Her congenital heart disease hasn't disappeared because of her body's growth, but has become more and more serious.

According to the descriptions of spiritualists such as Yotsuya Miko and Futaba Rio, when using the ability of soul materialization, not only the spirit, but also the physical strength will be drastically consumed. Makinohara Shoko specifically asked, and the feeling is like a long-distance run. The first few times of using the ability of soul materialization are like gritting your teeth and running a 5,000-meter long-distance run, which will bring extremely serious burden to the body.

And for Makinohara Shoko, who suffers from heart disease, awakening the ability of soul materialization to fight against evil spirits, causing such a burden on the body…

Is equivalent to death.