Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

"Let her take a look."

Rio Futaba nodded slightly and handed Yozora's phone to Kurisu Makise. The latter took it and her expression suddenly changed, even covering her lips in surprise, a look of disbelief on her face.

"How could this be… Atsuta Shrine actually…"

"That's right."

Rio Futaba pushed up her glasses, picked up her coffee cup and took a sip, her eyes revealing undisguised disgust, and slowly opened her mouth.

"According to L's investigation, Atsuta Shrine has been secretly engaging in unspeakable activities in recent years, including large-scale money-grabbing in the name of religion, using illegal drugs, also known as D-drugs, to brainwash and control some high-ranking or beautiful female believers, and then using the female believers as bargaining chips to trade with those in power, and also involving some violent assaults and even murder cases. Every priest in there is not innocent."

Kurisu Makise had a complicated look on her face. After putting down her phone, she raised her head and looked at Yozora, frowning slightly.

"Since that's the case, why didn't you tell me these things from the beginning? If I had known they had done such things, I would never have opposed you…"

"You seem to misunderstand something, Christina."

The smile disappeared from Yozora's face, and he slowly opened his mouth.

"Perhaps in your and most people's eyes, everything that 'Mask' does is justice against evil, but that is not my original intention. If I had to say, I'm just doing it out of interest."

"I'm not a hero, nor am I a police officer who follows rules and procedures. You can think of me as whatever you want, but my style of doing things will not change, and our club's mission will not waver."

"We are not able to obtain conclusive evidence for every action. If you are the kind of person who needs conclusive evidence before assisting us, then I'm sorry, you are not the kind of assistant we need."

Speaking of this, Yozora paused for a moment, revealing a smile.

"Of course, you made a choice that I can't say is definitely correct, but at least it meets our standards, doesn't it?"

Kurisu Makise was silent for a few seconds after hearing this, then shook her head and didn't continue the topic, but straightened her clothes and said seriously.

"So… what do you think about the Kusanagi Sword?"

"It's very simple."

Yozora had already discussed this issue with Yukino Yukinoshita, and at this time he did not hesitate and directly opened his mouth.

"Since those priests at Atsuta Shrine want to turn the fake into the real thing so much, then let it become the real thing. Correspondingly, the real thing that they hold, no matter where it is stored, will become the fake thing in the future."

Kurisu Makise showed a thoughtful expression upon hearing this.

"That is to say… not only do we have to change the public's perception, making them believe that the Kusanagi Sword currently located in Chiba City is the real thing… and we also have to make them believe that there is only this one real thing, even if Atsuta Shrine displays the real Kusanagi Sword, we have to make them think it's a replica… If we want to achieve this… it seems to be a bit difficult. We must have an 'image' that is more historically rich and credible than the Atsuta Shrine, to take away their 'credibility'…"

On this issue, Rio Futaba and Yukino Yukinoshita tacitly remained silent, not disturbing Kurisu Makise's thinking.

After all, the other party is a genius researcher who specializes in brain science. Knowledge of cognition, human emotions, and impressions is obviously much more professional for Kurisu Makise.

Kurisu Makise is a very peculiar type.

In one-on-one situations, or when she is in a group, she is not very good at understanding people's hearts, and coupled with her proud personality, it would not be an exaggeration to say that she is difficult to get along with.

However, when the research object becomes the abstract concept of the "public", Kurisu Makise is very good at analyzing people's psychology and drawing the most perfect conclusions.

"I've got it…"

Kurisu Makise raised her head and looked at the three people in front of her, revealing the kind of heartfelt joy that comes after solving a difficult problem.

"Last time, you sent a notice to Rikka Sakuragawa, right?"

"Since that's the case… then…"

"Let the sinful Atsuta Shrine become the target of the second notice."

… …

The next day, in Class A of the second year of Sobu High School.

"But to ensure everything is foolproof and no target can escape, wouldn't it be best to launch a large-scale attack directly?"

"Toma, your thinking is too extreme, and eliminating the enemy is not our main goal. The most important thing is to make people believe that what we have is the real Kusanagi Sword, so it's best if the whole process can be photographed and recorded, or even broadcast live, understand?"

"This time, I don't want to be on perimeter duty anymore. I want to participate directly in the operation too."

"But your abilities aren't suitable, Hina… Oh well, then team up with a few people who are stronger in close combat."

"Then I'll stay on the perimeter. When the time comes, I can use my Hundred Eyes ability to ensure that no enemy escapes."

"Yeah, that's good. What about Ms. Hinata Minami and Amane Suzuha? Should we call them along?"

"There's no need, right? They are now part of the Metropolitan Police Department's Special Operations Group. Although their true identities are our assistants, this operation is not so uncontroversial after all, so it's better not to involve them and Chief Yagami."

… …

Looking at the members of the Paranormal Quantum Mechanics Research Society in the classroom, talking all over each other, Shizuka Hiratsuka finally couldn't help but raise her hand and knock on the blackboard, looking both helpless and a little angry.

"Hey, hey, hey, can you treat me like a person? This is still class time, please, give me, the teacher, some respect, okay?"

Yukino Yukinoshita raised her head and glanced at Shizuka Hiratsuka standing on the podium, nodded slightly in agreement, and then looked directly at Marin Kitagawa.

"Kitagawa-san, I heard that you are in charge of costume design, please design one for me too. If I have the ability to materialize my soul into an outerwear when the time comes, I need you to help me design an image."

"Okay, no problem!"

Marin Kitagawa replied with a sweet smile, obviously very eager to do so.

"Wait for me to check the legends and stories related to the Snow Woman first, and then combine your image and personality, I will definitely be able to design a set that you will be most satisfied with!"

"Yes."

Amano Hina nodded, looking very approving.

"I think the costume that Marin designed for me is perfect. She is indeed the image design expert of our club."

Marin Kitagawa stuck out her tongue, looking a little embarrassed, and scratched her head.

"Oh, I'm just helping with what I can, what image design expert, it sounds kind of embarrassing!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka on the podium: "…"

Isn't it… you guys trust me so much that you even talk about such confidential operations in front of me?

Shizuka Hiratsuka always felt that although she had not joined the Supernatural Quantum Mechanics Research Society, she had unknowingly, at some point, become a member of this club?

Isn't it a bit too exaggerated?

Meanwhile, only Nishimiya Shoko, unaware of the world's truth, sat there smiling, watching the members chat and laugh. Although she couldn't understand anything, she clearly enjoyed the atmosphere.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed helplessly, pinching the bridge of her nose as she looked at Yozora, who had moved a chair and sat next to her at the podium, and pouted.

"What? Aren't you going to participate in the discussion?"

Yozora replied with a smile.

"Aren't I keeping you company?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled her eyes and said grumpily.

"Do I need you to keep me company?"

"Then should I leave?"

"Don't you dare. Just sit here."

Hiratsuka Shizuka also knew that Yozora was being considerate, afraid she would be lonely, which was why he had come over to sit with her, and not just being difficult.

After all, she wasn't a psychic, and she didn't know much about the Overload Society's usual activities. Plus, with her position as a teacher, it really wasn't easy to join in on their conversation.

"But..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Atsuta Shrine, if I remember correctly, is in Nagoya, right? Going to a completely unfamiliar city to carry out such an operation... isn't the risk a bit too high? And what about public opinion? After all, it's a famous shrine with many worshippers. Even if you produce evidence, you could still be asking for trouble."

"The first point you mentioned is nothing to worry about. After all, besides the Kyoto Prefectural Police's Special Operations Unit, and the Killing Demon and Amadeus from the Tokyo Underworld, we're essentially deploying our entire force. In the face of such power, Atsuta Shrine trying to stop us is like an ant trying to stop a chariot. It's just wishful thinking."

Before Hiratsuka Shizuka could comment on Yozora's confident, even arrogant, words, she heard him chuckle softly.

"As for the second point..."

Yozora shrugged, with an attitude of not caring at all.

"I don't care what outsiders think of 'Kamen'. Those who are willing to believe will naturally believe, and those who aren't, I don't care. Besides, after the matter is over, L will present the evidence. At that time, we can also take the opportunity to examine the internal dynamics of the police. If they are willing to come forward and officially acknowledge that the guys at Atsuta Shrine are deeply sinful, that would be the best. But if, even with concrete evidence, they still try to cover it up..."

Yozora paused for a moment, then said, word by word.

"It means the police department needs to be cleaned up as well."

"I see..."

Although Hiratsuka Shizuka usually acted strong, in reality, she was more of a feminine type. Hearing what Yozora said, she naturally wouldn't say anything more, but, as if suddenly remembering something, she asked curiously.

"Oh, right, the school asked me to ask you, the position of student council president is still vacant. Do you want it?"

If Kaguya Shinomiya were here, she would definitely feel speechless upon hearing Hiratsuka Shizuka's question.

She had been fighting tooth and nail to compete with Maki Shijou and Miyuki Shirogane for the student council president's seat, but when it came to Yozora, the election process was skipped entirely, and the school directly asked him if he wanted it, as if begging him to take it.

Of course, Soubu High School wasn't the same as the private Shuchiin Academy. The value of the student council president's position and the responsibilities involved were completely different. But that was precisely why Yozora had chosen to attend Soubu High School.

"No."

Yozora waved his hand, looking completely uninterested.

"Troublesome and boring."

"Alright, I understand."

Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded, remembering the request email she had received. She had originally wanted to talk to Yozora about it, but then she thought that there was still more than a month before the official student council election began.

The Overload Society was currently in the middle of an operation, so it was better not to disturb him.

Let that first-year girl wait a little longer, it shouldn't matter, right?

Chapter 447: Popular Shrine Event, Urushibara Luka's Crisis

On the other side, at the private Shuchiin Academy.

"What's wrong?"

Looking at Kaguya Shinomiya, who was sitting in the student council president's seat, Unyo Shinomiya's eyes didn't show any of the unwillingness of a loser, but rather the appreciation of an elder looking at an outstanding junior.

"I found out."

Unyo Shinomiya slowly said, "My older brother left Kyoto City this morning without notifying anyone, only taking a few of his most trusted bodyguards. He didn't take the train, but drove away."

Saying this, Unyo Shinomiya revealed a scheming smile.

"Of course, he doesn't know that one of his most trusted bodyguards is loyal to me."

Kaguya Shinomiya nodded slightly, thinking that Yozora's suggestion to find Unyo Shinomiya to become an assistant was indeed a very correct one.

Although Unyo Shinomiya had failed in the competition for the next head of the Shinomiya family, the connections and intelligence channels he had accumulated over the years as an heir to the Shinomiya family were far beyond the reach of Kaguya Shinomiya, who was suspected of being an illegitimate daughter and rarely appeared in major events.

Moreover, Kaguya Shinomiya, who had now become a psychic, didn't have time to waste on this aspect.

Overall, Unyo Shinomiya, who had some genuine affection for her, was the most suitable person to become her helper.

"Kouyou Shinomiya, huh..."

Unyo Shinomiya understood Kaguya Shinomiya's personality very well. Just by looking at her expression and hearing her address their older brother, he already understood that Kaguya Shinomiya was planning to deal with Kouyou Shinomiya.

But what exactly was she planning?

Unyo Shinomiya couldn't guess. He only knew that he had been messed with badly last time, and that when facing that young man named Yozora, he had truly felt the killing intent emanating from him.

That was definitely not just a bluff. Yozora, and that cute girl with the pink pigtails who seemed to maintain a sweet smile and an innocent look...

Those two definitely possessed some kind of power that ordinary people couldn't reach. Including Kaguya Shinomiya, just a single glance was enough to make those elite bodyguards around him, like they were instantly hypnotized, voluntarily drop the weapons in their hands. This was simply not something a normal human could do.

Unyo Shinomiya was able to gain Kaguya Shinomiya's approval, so his mind was naturally not bad.

After that day, he had vaguely guessed the true identities of the members of the Supernatural Quantum Mechanics Research Society.

"To actually be involved in such a thing..."

Kaguya Shinomiya shook her head and slowly said.

"In that case, Kouyou Shinomiya's life and death are no longer something I can decide."

Kaguya Shinomiya knew very well that if it was just a struggle between the heirs of the Shinomiya family, then even if Kouyou Shinomiya went too far, she could still give him some face, considering her father's serious illness. She could wait until her father passed away and she became the true ruler of the Shinomiya family before punishing Kouyou Shinomiya.

But if Kouyou Shinomiya participated in psychic-related events, trying to plot something in collaboration with Atsuta Shrine...

Then he was an enemy who had to be eliminated, without any room for compromise.