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"Yes, I can use my ability at any time. Let's go over there and investigate. I trust Tajo's intuition."
Upon hearing what Sakurajima Mai said, Toujou Koneko immediately walked over there.
The girls stepped over the collapsed courtyard wall and came to the doorway.
A gentle breeze blew by, carrying with it a foul odor that made one grimace.
Mai Sakurajima didn't know what it tasted like, she just felt nauseous.
The little cat from Tacheng, who was leading the way, looked serious and began to search for the source of the aura at the scene.
"Speaking of which... now that these rogue demons have been discovered, why don't they run away? Aren't they worried about being targeted by powerful demons, like Rias?"
“They usually run away, but the client says they are still here, which proves that there is something they are unwilling to give up.”
"That makes sense, there must be a conspiracy."
After Mai Sakurajima finished speaking, she fell silent.
The girls searched the room but found nothing.
The once-living bedrooms and bustling kitchen are now just overgrown with weeds.
Just as Mai Sakurajima was about to suggest leaving, she suddenly noticed something on her left.
There was a fallen cabinet there, with scratches on its surface.
It could be an animal, or it could be wind and rain.
But that mark looked exactly like a human hand.
“Tacheng classmate…”
Sakurajima Mai, speaking in a low voice, pointed to the cabinet and reminded the kitten to investigate together.
The kitten that looked over also noticed the strange and unusual thing.
It is often moved by people.
This is also why there are no weeds nearby.
That leaves only one possibility.
What's down there?
"Basements or something?"
Mai Sakurajima had thought of this.
"kindness……"
The little cat from Tacheng nodded.
"Let's contact Zhu Nai and the others."
Having identified the true source of the aura, Tajo Kitten decided to join forces with another team.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Meanwhile, Akeno Himejima and Asia are investigating the eastern side of the un-demolished area.
According to the client's description, the rogue demon is lurking somewhere.
If they are not eliminated, development here will remain stagnant.
Himejima Akeno narrowed her eyes, trying to sense what was amiss.
However, so far nothing has been found.
"Miss Himejima, are you very good at fighting?"
Asia asked softly at that moment.
"As for combat... I think I'm pretty good at it. Why do you ask?"
"Because I'm not good at it, if I'm working with Mai-nee, I can basically only provide medical support."
"That's also your strength. And you said that you can heal people, angels, and demons alike. That's quite a special power. If you weren't one of Baili-kun's people, Rias and I would have liked to invite you to join our group/flirting ...
"I'm not that good; it's all thanks to Mr. Baili..."
Asia quickly denied it.
She has been able to live to this day and experience things she has never experienced before, all because Baili is by her side.
"Meeting Mr. Baili is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me..."
"Oh my, you like him that much?"
"Yes, it is!"
Asia did not give a perfunctory answer this time, but gave an affirmative one.
Just as Akeno Himejima was about to start this topic, she was interrupted by a message in the chat group.
Just now, Toujou Neko X Sakurajima Mai's team discovered the hiding place of the Stray Demon!
Chapter 41 The Scheme of the Delinquent Demons, Baili's Crushing Strike
On the west side of the area where the resort was developed but not yet demolished, four figures stood in front of an abandoned house.
Mai Sakurajima, Asia, Koneko Toujou, and Akeno Himejima all stared at the building in front of them.
They had already reported this to Hyakuri and Rias, who were stationed at headquarters (the villa), in the chat group, and now they were deciding to take action.
Based on the kitten's senses, Mai discovered that the source of the scent was under the cabinet.
This proves that there is a very hidden basement below.
The facts have been established—
The elusive demon that the client encountered is hiding inside.
Generally, a discovered lone demon has two options.
First: Kill the discoverer;
Second: Flee the scene.
It's highly likely that the client wasn't discovered by the lone demon, but places with high foot traffic like this are inherently dangerous.
With Rias and her group arriving, it's impossible for the rogue demon to be unguarded.
Therefore, everyone came to a conclusion.
There's something more important in the basement.
"What could it be?"
Himejima Akeno wanted to find out the truth and investigate thoroughly.
Upon hearing this, Tacheng Cat stepped forward.
"I'll lead the charge."
As a castle, Tower Cat doesn't intend to stay in the middle or back of the team, but rather to play the role of a breakthrough player.
The team formation was quickly determined.
From front to back, they are Toujou Koneko, Sakurajima Mai, Asia, and Himejima Akeno.
After confirming what each of them needed to do, the four of them went to the cabinet they had found earlier.
The little cat from Tacheng stretched out a hand and easily lifted the seemingly heavy cabinet.
A metal gate suddenly appeared below.
Mai Sakurajima walked over, squatted down, and tried to open it.
Surprisingly, the iron gate opened very easily.
"We cannot rule out the possibility that it is a trap."
Himejima Akeno analyzed it this way
"But we must investigate thoroughly and resolve the issue."
Because everyone present had the same idea—otherwise, their own king would take action, and they themselves would deal with the stray demons.
Seeing this, the little cat from Tacheng pushed the cabinet aside and jumped down.
"Wait! Kitten!"
Mai Sakurajima's eyes widened.
"Let's fight quickly."
“How reckless!”
After speaking, Mai Sakurajima jumped into the basement with the other two people beside her.
The basement is connected to the entrance by a staircase no more than two meters high, leading to a narrow passageway.
The group of four followed the passage and soon arrived at their destination.
A bigger door.
As before, the kitten from Tacheng shoved it away roughly.
The next moment, a strong smell of blood wafted over.
The group looked ahead and saw seven or eight stray demons kneeling on the ground, praying over the bloody chunk of flesh in the center.
They completely ignored the four people and maintained that posture.
"What is this person praying to?"
Tacheng Cat looked at these demon followers with a heart full of doubt.
Until one of them stood up.
He wore a mask, and his arms were covered with countless tattoos.
"It's finally here! The sacrifice we've been waiting for!"
"wait?"