"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on you."
The purple-eyed girl with a quiet temperament was now frantically apologizing to the three people around her, her face full of panic.
"Not intentional?"
Haru scoffed, looking at the person before him with a half-smile.
He wasn't surprised by this person's appearance.
Because this girl was Eru Chitanda.
The ultimate curiosity beast with an insatiable curiosity.
Once such a person encountered something curious, she would pursue the cause regardless of everything.
Yamashita's incident was so sensational that it wasn't surprising it would attract this curiosity beast.
"Then what do you mean by following me all this way?"
Haru looked at Eru Chitanda coldly with a sneer. He hadn't decided how to deal with this person yet, so he decided to intimidate her first.
This person had been following Haru since after school. Haru had discovered it long ago but just hadn't exposed her.
He didn't expect her to follow him all the way to the rooftop and eavesdrop outside. Haru couldn't tolerate this.
Eru Chitanda's delicate face immediately showed a look of terrible panic, clearly not expecting that Haru could discover she was tracking him.
"A stalker?"
Utaha Kasumigaoka glanced at Eru Chitanda, her tone deliberately disdainful, though her beautiful eyes showed a hint of worry.
After all, if even a student like Eru Chitanda knew to seek out Haru.
It proved that Yamashita's incident would definitely make people suspect Haru.
She was increasingly worried that something would happen to Haru.
"Chitanda, why would you do such a thing?" Eriri also deliberately showed an incredulous expression, though her hands nervously clenched tight, her face somewhat pale.
She had also thought of what Utaha Kasumigaoka was worried about, but her mentality wasn't as calm as Utaha Kasumigaoka's, and she almost gave herself away.
Being stared at by three "ill-intentioned" gazes, Eru Chitanda's pretty face was full of unease, her legs wrapped in knee-high socks nervously pressed together, her delicate body trembling slightly.
Finally, seeming to realize that making excuses was useless.
She took a deep breath, then suddenly moved closer to Haru, her beautiful eyes staring intently at him:
"Because I'm very curious!"
"I want to know whether Yamashita's incident was done by Haru!"
"Haru, can you answer me? How did you do it?"
Asking her inner doubts in one breath, Eru Chitanda had thrown caution to the wind and finally couldn't help but reveal her true purpose.
However, she hadn't anticipated that her action was too bold.
Her delicate face was almost only inches away from Haru's. If Haru leaned forward just a little, he could kiss her.
Such an "intimate" distance immediately stunned both Eriri and Utaha Kasumigaoka.
What was this person up to?!
Utaha Kasumigaoka immediately felt a bit uncomfortable.
She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "You're Chitanda, right? Haru has a girlfriend. What do you mean by getting so close to him?"
"S-sorry."
Eru Chitanda hadn't realized it initially, but after Utaha Kasumigaoka's reminder, her face immediately turned red and she hurriedly stepped back, her beautiful eyes still twinkling as she stared at Haru: "Haru, can you answer me? Was this incident really done by you?"
"Wait, Chitanda, why would you suspect Haru?" Eriri asked frantically, really not wanting others to suspect Haru.
"Because that incident was too strange."
Eru Chitanda explained with a red face, "A pack of dogs doing that kind of thing to a male student—no matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like a normal event, so I think there's a high possibility it was man-made."
"After inquiring around, I learned that the people who recently had conflicts with Yamashita-senpai were Haru, Kasumigaoka-senpai, and Sawamura."
"Combined with Haru's display of combat ability when he dealt with three second-year seniors during the day, I believe only Haru has the capability to accomplish such a thing."
Hearing Eru Chitanda's analysis, both Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri's worries deepened.
Because even they felt that Eru Chitanda's reasoning made perfect sense.
If someone seriously investigated, they would probably all suspect Haru.
Utaha Kasumigaoka maintained her composure, while Eriri nervously stole glances at Haru, wanting to know how he would respond.
But to her surprise, Haru's face showed no panic whatsoever.
"Excellent analysis."
Haru calmly listened to Eru Chitanda's words and smiled lightly, "Just as Chitanda said, I have strong motive, but having motive alone doesn't prove anything. Even police investigations require evidence, right?"
Seeing Haru's complete composure, Eru Chitanda was somewhat surprised. Was he really this calm? Could it really not have been him?
Eru Chitanda took a deep breath and stared at Haru: "I can't find evidence, so I hope Haru can tell me—how did you do it?"
"Chitanda, how can you ask such a foolish question?"
Utaha Kasumigaoka scoffed, looking at the person before her, "Even if this incident really was done by Haru, how could he possibly tell you the evidence?"
"Chitanda, are you here to cause trouble for Haru because you want to get revenge for Yamashita?" Eriri also questioned Eru Chitanda with an unpleasant expression.
"No, I have no intention of getting revenge for Yamashita-senpai." Eru Chitanda panicked and quickly said. She swallowed hard, "Actually, I dislike that senior too. How could I possibly get revenge for him? I just purely want to know the answer."
"Haru, please! If you did it, could you tell me? I'm really very curious about how you accomplished such a thing!"
Seeing Eru Chitanda's persistent pestering.
Both Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri felt somewhat uneasy.
Utaha Kasumigaoka was particularly impatient and couldn't help but glare at Eru Chitanda, preparing to say something harsh to drive her away.
However—
"It's not impossible to tell you." They heard Haru smile slightly and say something that left both Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri somewhat stunned.
Both looked at Haru in disbelief, constantly giving him meaningful looks, reminding him not to be foolish.
But Haru acted as if he hadn't seen anything.
He just stared deeply at Eru Chitanda before him.
He suddenly remembered that Eru Chitanda was also a literary girl, and being from a landowner family, she had probably had considerable exposure to religious matters.
Therefore, suggestions for meditation might not only come from Utaha Kasumigaoka.
Eriri and Utaha Kasumigaoka suspected that if Eru Chitanda knew the truth, it would cause trouble for Haru.
Naturally, Haru wasn't worried. He knew what kind of person Eru Chitanda was—someone like her would definitely not betray him.
Moreover, even if he told the truth, others wouldn't believe it.
So Haru was completely unfazed.
"Really?" Eru Chitanda's eyes lit up, her pretty face immediately showing delight.
Both Eriri and Utaha Kasumigaoka became anxious. If Eru Chitanda hadn't been there, they probably would have grabbed Haru by the neck and demanded he stop being foolish.
"However, I need Chitanda to answer a question first." Haru said unhurriedly to Eru Chitanda.
"What question? Please ask away, I'll definitely answer seriously." Eru Chitanda said excitedly. Yamashita's incident was so bizarre that her curiosity was nearly breaking through the heavens. As long as she could know the answer, she felt she could agree to any condition Haru set.
"You heard about the meditation question outside just now, didn't you?" Haru smiled slightly. He knew this person had been eavesdropping outside all along, so there was no need to repeat his question.
"Chitanda, as long as you can give me some inspiration and tell me how to learn to reach that kind of meditation realm where the mind can project outward, I can tell you the answer."
As he spoke, Haru's eyes sparkled with a hint of anticipation, hoping this person could give him an answer.
Once he stepped into the meditation realm, Haru would be like a god-like existence on this planet, able to act with complete impunity without worrying about consequences. So he was very much looking forward to getting such a suggested task.
"I've heard of meditation, but projecting the mind outward seems somewhat incredible."
Eru Chitanda glanced at Utaha Kasumigaoka, also finding Haru's question rather strange.
But unlike the others, she seriously thought about it:
"However, I have seen similar descriptions in Buddhist scriptures, saying that those who have comprehended profound Buddhist teachings can use their minds to influence those heavily burdened with sin, making them lay down their weapons and become Buddhas immediately."
Haru's eyes lit up. Seeking out this person indeed had potential. He suppressed his excitement, maintaining a calm expression on his face, saying: "Then what does Chitanda think about how I should reach such a realm?"
"How about studying more Buddhist scriptures?"
Eru Chitanda said weakly, feeling her suggestion seemed somewhat unreliable, so she added: "Oh right, I heard that ancient monks all liked to comprehend Buddhist teachings in places with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Haru might also be able to comprehend Buddhist teachings in shrines or temples, making it easier to reach that realm."
Afraid that Haru would think she hadn't put thought into it, she quickly continued:
"Recently there's a shrine where the fortune slips are very efficacious. Haru might want to try going there to comprehend Buddhist teachings."
The moment she finished speaking—
[Ding, Suggestion: Read Buddhist scriptures at the shrine mentioned by Eru Chitanda, 1 hour daily, for 10 days. Reward: Meditation Realm: Minor Concentration Stage]
The moment the notification sounded, a hint of joy appeared on Haru's face.
The meditation realm had three major stages: Minor Concentration, Major Concentration, and Constant Concentration.
The Minor Concentration realm would allow mind projection, long-distance hypnosis of others, memory reading, and physical enhancement to an even more incredible degree.
The Major Concentration realm would allow one to see into others' minds with just a glance, while letting the other party see one's own mind, knowing each other's thoughts.
The Constant Concentration realm could even use mental power to control objects, truly achieving mental interference with reality. Additionally, one could form a mental force field around oneself—anyone whose mental power was inferior to Haru's would be subject to his manipulation, with their life and death no longer their own.
In this world, when it came to mental power, probably no one was stronger than Haru. So as long as he reached the Minor Concentration realm, Haru could easily manipulate anyone.
Reaching this level, if anyone dared threaten Haru, he could control them to commit suicide with just a thought, and enemies probably wouldn't even know how they died.
"Chitanda, what shrine are you talking about?"
Haru stared at Eru Chitanda, feeling somewhat urgent internally while maintaining a curious expression on his face.
However, the next moment, Haru almost spat out his drink.
"Gab Shrine!"
He heard Eru Chitanda excitedly say something that almost made Haru crack up.
"What shrine did you say?"
Haru's mouth twitched as he couldn't help asking again.
"Gab Shrine." Eru Chitanda answered Haru again, then quickly continued: "This shrine opened recently and is extremely popular. They say the fortune slips there are very efficacious. I'm even planning to visit after school."
"Gab Shrine? I've heard of it too."
At this moment, Eriri's eyes also lit up as she spoke.
She had felt somewhat displeased watching Haru and Eru Chitanda converse while being unable to join in. Now hearing a topic she knew about, she immediately spoke up.
"It's a shrine that's been very popular throughout Tokyo recently. They say that shrine worships an angel."
Utaha Kasumigaoka remained expressionless. She had also heard of this shrine, but she wasn't very interested in such things, so she didn't know much.
"A shrine worshipping an angel?"
Haru's mouth twitched again. "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
"Yes, it's a shrine that worships an angel." Eru Chitanda said seriously, then even took out her phone to show Haru photos of the shrine. "Although I also find it strange—why isn't it a church instead of a shrine if it worships an angel—this shrine is indeed very efficacious. You can tell from all these likes, Haru."
Haru glanced at the photo but couldn't make out much. However, the account ID was indeed "Gab Shrine," and the likes below actually numbered in the hundreds of thousands.
This was ridiculous.
But his unease grew stronger.
Gab, and an angel.
Haru didn't believe this was a coincidence.
It couldn't be anyone other than that troublesome fallen angel!
Thinking that this world actually contained the so-called fallen angel Gabriel, Haru's eyelids began twitching involuntarily.
Gabriel might be a fool, but the world view she came from was no simple matter. She could casually pull out an apocalypse horn that could destroy humanity.
Such a world view wasn't something Haru, a mere extraordinary being in the deep sleep realm, could act arrogantly in.
Haru remained expressionless.
But inwardly he gritted his teeth:
"System, didn't you say this world had no extraordinary existences?"
On the day the system awakened, it had informed Haru that this world contained no extraordinary factors, which was why Haru had felt secure in preparing to live a peaceful daily life.
Now you're telling me that any random fool in this world has world-destroying capabilities?
Wasn't this just playing with him!
[Ding, answering the host: This universe indeed contains no extraordinary factors, but within the multiverse, dimensions may intersect with each other. Beings or objects from other dimensions have an extremely small probability of entering the host's universe]
[Extraordinary beings from other worlds will have most of their abilities suppressed upon entering the host's universe, losing their threat. Please feel free to develop in this world]
[Additionally, the system suggests the host search for objects from Gabriel's dimension that have fallen into this world. This system can analyze Gabriel's dimensional coordinates through objects from other dimensions. After the host obtains Level 3 authority, you can enter other dimensions through these coordinates]
After hearing the system's explanation.
Haru immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
That was more like it.
But then, he had a sudden thought—after Level 3 authority, he could analyze coordinates of other dimensions and travel to other dimensions?
This was major news.
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