A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1530 - 1032: Night of the Ritual_2

Chapter 1530: Chapter 1032: Night of the Ritual_2

"I knew you’d suggest something so boring."

Duanmu Huai landed a punch, sending Banriya crouching defensively with his head covered.

"I have the right to choose, okay? I’m not interested in that kind of shrew. Stop messing with me."

Even though becoming a housewife isn’t out of the question, it depends on the person. Just thinking of that kind of shrew instantly kills Duanmu Huai’s interest, making him immediately seek spiritual purity.

"By the way, teacher."

As Duanmu Huai was dealing with Banriya, Liliath had already changed clothes and seemed to have thought of something, turning to Duanmu Huai.

"The festival is in a few days. Do you want to go with me to the festival, teacher?"

"I’m not suited for crowded places; it’s likely to cause panic."

Duanmu Huai was being honest. It’s almost certain that when he appears at festivals or gatherings, he’d end up being the cause of a large-scale stampede... Besides, he wasn’t really interested in such bustling scenarios.

"You all go enjoy yourselves, and take Mary and Frieren to explore. It’s their first time in Japan; they should leave with some memories."

"What about you, teacher?"

"Me..."

Hearing Liliath’s inquiry, Duanmu Huai merely chuckled.

"I have other matters."

"??"

Maybe it was because of Liliath’s constant nagging that Tanaka Asuka, who had disappeared for a week, finally returned to school that day.

Seeing her arrival, the members of the Wind Band Club were relieved. However, Duanmu Huai didn’t think things were that simple - but since she seemed as usual, he didn’t plan to make trouble for her, especially since he needed to focus on dealing with those foreign intruders.

Duanmu Huai was sure they weren’t demons—having slaughtered a superior demon, if they were foolish enough to seek trouble, he’d have no choice but to go to the Devil World to beat up the Demon King to assert dominance.

As for who they were, he’d naturally find out when he caught them.

Two days passed, and the festival arrived.

To the students, the festival was a joyous time, even Naruse Mio and Banriya donned their yukatas—not just them, Mary and Frieren also participated.

"Is this what people in this country wear during festivals?"

Wearing a yukata, Mary looked somewhat awkwardly at herself in the mirror. Different from her usual style in Western dresses, it was undeniably refreshing to Duanmu Huai.

"Feels a bit hard to move..."

"Indeed."

Frieren nodded beside her.

"If suddenly attacked, these clothes aren’t suited for combat."

"We’re just going to a festival; there’s no danger there."

Hearing their conversation, Naruse Mio hurriedly explained.

"It’s just a regular festival; nothing like demons will appear!"

"You both look great in yukatas!"

As for Banriya, she kept snapping photos of them with her phone.

"Really? Does it look okay?"

Mary hesitated, looking at Duanmu Huai, who nodded.

"You look great, and it is refreshing. How about I take some photos too, then show everyone later?"

"Eh? Show others? That’s a bit embarrassing..."

"Then prepare more sets, and let everyone wear them later."

Duanmu Huai was quite curious to see Ogis or Ann wearing yukatas.

"But... Mr. Duanmu, aren’t you coming with us to the festival?"

Mary, holding a paper umbrella, looked reluctantly at Duanmu Huai—this young lady seemed to always hold an umbrella, using a Western one when in Western dresses, and now switching to a paper umbrella with the yukata, though Duanmu Huai wanted to question why she was holding an umbrella at night.

"It’s a rare celebration, you all should enjoy it, but I have other things to do."

"If, Lord Duanmu, you intend to play games while we attend the festival, I can lend you my treasured ’Okinawa Slave Island’... Whoa!"

"Get lost!"

Duanmu Huai kicked Banriya out the door, sending the nightmare-obsessed girl flying.

Soon, Naruse Mio and Banriya led Mary and Frieren away towards the festival venue, and until their figures disappeared, Duanmu Huai retracted his gaze. His initially smiling face turned icy cold.

"Humph, really know how to stir trouble."

Maybe others hadn’t realized it yet, but Duanmu Huai had already noticed that a group of outsiders had recently stormed into the city—clearly aware that this area was already under Tribunal jurisdiction but still dared to make trouble.

Well, no choice but to eliminate them all.

After all, trespassing into a military restricted zone without permission deserved to be shot without trial, right?

With this thought in mind, Duanmu Huai stretched his neck and the next moment he vanished into the dark shadows.

At this moment, the festival had commenced, with the bustling crowds and music, along with the shouting and cheers from the festival filling the area in front of the lively shrine. Meanwhile, Duanmu Huai concealed himself, heading towards the deep mountains following the trail’s direction. Evidently, they knew to choose a deserted place for their plans rather than courting death in broad daylight.

"Let me see, it should be around here, oh, found it... Huh?"

Duanmu Huai slipped past the thickets and quickly saw an intense fight deep in the woods. He was somewhat surprised because - among the fighters, he recognized some!

There were four people fighting fiercely in the field. One wore robes like a priest, wielding a sword while laughing crazily and swinging it around. The other three were battling this priest, of which Duanmu Huai hadn’t seen one, but the other two were familiar—Mukai Hiroto and Tower City Kitten!

What are they doing here?

Watching the two battling against the frenzied priest, Duanmu Huai frowned. They were Liliath’s followers, but was this Liliath’s doing? Yet, Liliath herself hadn’t come, nor had she mentioned anything like this happening before... Hmm, could they have sneaked out without her knowing?

Though... the situation wasn’t looking good.

While Duanmu Huai wasn’t entirely sure of the situation, at this moment, that crazy priest was as formidable as Lu Bu, fighting three people alone and dominating them. Soon, the stranger was first defeated, screaming as they flew back. Mukai Hiroto and Tower City Kitten seemed to be distracted by this, and before they could react, the crazy priest let out a strange cry, lifting the Holy Sword and swinging it at them.

A flash of light erupted, sweeping across them! Meanwhile, a War Hammer shining with lightning suddenly flew out!

"Boom!!"

The War Hammer crashed into the sword light, causing a fierce blow, and taking advantage of this, Mukai Hiroto and Tower City Kitten hurriedly pulled away. Seeing the War Hammer, they were startled.

Simultaneously, Duanmu Huai stepped boldly out from the woods.

"While others are enjoying the festival, you’re causing quite a commotion."

"Teacher Duanmu!"

Seeing Duanmu Huai appear, Mukai Hiroto and Tower City Kitten were both surprised.

"Why are you here, teacher?"

"This city is Tribunal territory, and there are idiots trespassing without permission, so I’m naturally here to check things out."

While speaking, Duanmu Huai looked at the frenzied priest before him.

"What’s this thing?"

"He..."

"Hehehehehe!!!"

However, before Mukai Hiroto could finish, the crazy priest lifted the sword, letting out a nauseating laugh.

"I didn’t expect it’s you, is it you who desecrates the Lord’s glory?! Wicked heretic! In the name of the Lord, die!!"

Shouting madly, the frenzied priest leapt up, holding the Longsword high, charging towards Duanmu Huai!