Chapter 24: The Origin Spirit Has Appeared
"It seems things are progressing quite smoothly~ I've witnessed the young man's flirting skills once again~"
"Indeed~ I've also seen Satoru-kun's capabilities, truly remarkable~ Such a difficult child, yet handled so effortlessly in the palm of his hand~"
"Would you two stop saying things like that? Besides, Kurumi, I only did this to help you."
As soon as he stepped through the door, Satoru was met with their teasing. He couldn't help but roll his eyes at them before settling onto the sofa inside, crossing his legs.
"Understood~ Thank you so much, Satoru-kun~"
"No need for that. If we're going there, we should all be thanking you for sparing our lives."
Responding to her usual smile, which seemed devoid of any sincerity, Satoru couldn't resist a sarcastic remark.
Of course, Kurumi paid it no mind and simply smiled back.
Well, she was actually quite grateful to Satoru-kun.
After all, without him, who knows how long it would have taken to find an opportunity like this.
That said, there wasn't really any need for gratitude between them—their relationship was primarily built on mutual use and threats, with emotional exchange being secondary.
"Alright, let's get down to business, Satoru. How do you feel about 'Little Mukuro's' condition? Any signs of her turning into a Spirit?"
At this point, Nia, who was usually anything but serious, surprisingly took the initiative to ask about the matter at hand.
Of course, her use of such a familiar nickname for a girl she hadn't even met yet did come across as a bit odd.
"None. As far as I can tell, she's still an ordinary person. Honestly, I'm not sure when the change might happen... So, Kurumi, I hope you can be patient and not rush things."
Satoru spoke calmly, then turned his gaze to Kurumi as he asked.
Though his words didn't sound very convincing.
After all, the girl in question appeared to be completely ordinary, with no indications whatsoever.
And adding the condition of "no fixed timing" certainly didn't help his case.
"Hehe, I understand, Satoru-kun. Having waited all these years, I won't be impatient over such a short time~ Moreover, after observing Miss Mukuro, I'm almost certain she fits the criteria of a Spirit quite well~"
Fortunately, Kurumi showed no signs of impatience and remained perfectly calm.
In fact, she could tell that Satoru wasn't trying to deceive her.
This Miss Mukuro did resemble a Spirit in many ways.
Those with overly simple minds and pure emotions often possess the capacity to unleash the most pristine energy.
"True, she's quite cute too. I wonder if the Origin Spirit might be a lolicon~"
Nia teased with a laugh, casting a playful glance toward Satoru.
In terms of appearance, she was indeed far more beautiful than the average girl...
Could it be that the Origin Spirit specifically targets pretty girls?
Just like "someone" we know~
"Stop talking nonsense. I'll use this time to build a better relationship with Mukuro-chan and try to make her more compliant."
"Right now, you sound no different from a creep trying to coax a little girl~"
"...Sigh, I can't be bothered to lecture you. Though I'm not exactly sure when it might change, we should still keep an eye on it."
Satoru shot Nia an exasperated look. If the situation weren't so inappropriate, he would've already given her a karate chop.
But this was indeed a critical moment.
Though the exact timing was unclear, judging by appearances, it should be about time.
"Relax~ I've been keeping watch the whole time~"
Yet Nia remained as carefree as ever, completely unbothered.
Of course, she was actually observing carefully.
Her ability was already tracking it—she could see Mukuro's situation in her mind at any moment...
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Huh?!
But at that thought, Nia's pupils suddenly dilated. She shot to her feet and slammed the table with force!
"What's wrong, Miss Nia?!"
"Nia, are you alright?"
Seeing her like this, both Kurumi and Satoru were startled, instinctively asking with tension.
Had something happened?
But thinking about it, that seemed unlikely—how much time had even passed?
So it was probably just her overreacting...
"...I can't access Little Mukuro's information. It's being blocked by a powerful force."
"..." x2
The more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen!
When Nia uttered these words with an extremely grave expression, both their faces turned equally grim!
They understood all too well what this meant.
The Origin Spirit had appeared!!