"Angel is dead?!" Nankobo, who'd barely survived the barrage with his spirit power, stared in disbelief.
Under Yuto's unreasonable assault, the demonic creature, nurtured with countless female souls, was reduced to dust.
"Damn it! It was just one step away from evolving the [Dawn-Dusk Embryo]!"
The old man pounded his chest in frustration. But regrets were useless now. He had to escape before the boy noticed him.
"Hmph, trying to run?"
A silver-gray sword shot through the air, piercing his ankle and pinning him to the ground.
Yuto grabbed him by the neck like a dead dog and flew toward the Yukinoshita clan.
...
As Yuto approached, dragging the defeated Nankobo by the neck, Mei Mei stepped forward, her lips curving into a smile. Her sharp eyes sparkled with curiosity as she took in the scene.
"So, you're Saber," she said, her tone smooth and composed. "That was quite the display. I'm Mei Mei."
Yuto offered a slight nod, his attention fixed on the old man struggling in his grip.
Mei Mei tilted her head slightly, her gaze sweeping over him as if assessing a prized artifact. "Talent like that has a price," she remarked, her voice carrying a casual edge. "The Yukinoshita clan must value you highly, a wise choice on their part."
A nearly extinct family had bet right and reaped massive rewards.
Even Mei Mei, a money-lover, was jealous.
"Yuto, who's this?"
Haruno hurried over in her high heels, eyeing the old man in his grip warily.
"A Body Snatcher. They're the ones who wanted to wipe out your clan."
"What? Why?!" Mrs. Yukinoshita's anger flared at the sight of her family's tormentor. If not for Yuto, they'd all be dead.
"They're trying to create an artificial evil god to bring the dead back to life."
Yuto revealed their twisted goal.
The Yukino mother and daughter exchanged incredulous looks. 'All this for such a mad reason? They're insane!'
"Give me some time. I need to interrogate him. Then, it'll be time for your clan's payment."
Yuto smiled, his gaze lingering on Haruno's curves and Mrs. Yukinoshita's elegance.
Both women blushed under his intense stare, lowering their heads, their eyes moist.
As leaders of a prominent family, they knew a powerhouse wouldn't protect them for free.
The price had to satisfy him.
...…
An hour later, Yuto snapped Nankobo's neck and left the room.
His dormant task list was refreshed with new missions.
...….
[New Dungeon Story Unlocked…]
[(Urban Demon Tales - Chapter 2-1 [Bride of the Gods] Activated…)]
[Task: Find traces of [Dawn-Dusk Embryo Kuubou]. Reward: 3 Saint Quartz]
[(Urban Demon Tales - Chapter 2-2 Activated…)]
[Task: Before the Hundred Demons Night Parade ends, kill the "Worst Curse Master" - Geto Suguru. Reward: 30 Saint Quartz ]
......…
The sudden tasks made Yuto pause, thoughtful.
"Unlike Chapter 1, Chapter 2 seems to have phased missions. And the sequence numbers differ."
The first task, [Bride of the Gods], clearly tied to Dark Gathering.
'Dawn-Dusk Embryo Kuubou' was the second boss, linked to the final boss, 'Taisai Seikun.'
Its icon showed a mass of fleshy eyes. On the virtual screen, a white-robed, faceless boy sat on a mountain of eyes, twelve generals looming behind him.
The word 'Gods' was enlarged, hinting at the boss's danger.
'Chapter 2-2' - was straightforward.
With the future bosses clear, Yuto's fighting spirit ignited for the Saint Quartz crystals.
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