Hearing Lu Ren's teasing, Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed bitterly.
"It's ten million per person for all participants."
"Whoever contributes the most will receive the highest bounty."
"The maximum bounty is: one hundred million!"
"There are a total of four people participating in this Exorcist mission."
"They are all somewhat famous Exorcists or psychics."
"You just need to protect yourself and participate in the entire operation."
Hiratsuka Shizuka spoke her true feelings with a complex emotion.
Every day spent with Lu Ren was fulfilling.
More than anyone else in this world, she didn't want this child to get hurt!
In fact... the moment she extended the invitation, she already began to regret it!
..."Don't worry, Xiao Jing..."
"I promise you, I will return safely."
Lu Ren smiled faintly.
He was just wondering how he could claim all the system rewards.
Now it's all good!
Hiratsuka Shizuka had brought him a perfectly legitimate reason!
Bounty hunter!
He was going for the ten million reward, and it had nothing to do with Masahiro!
..."Time is short, let's set off now."
"Sorry..."
"Miko, Reiko..."
"When we get back, I'll treat you to a meal."
Hiratsuka Shizuka apologized, even pressing her hands together, hoping the students would forgive her.
"It's fine..."
"It's been a while since I've stretched my muscles..."
Natsume Reiko, ever the woman of action, stretched her stiff neck, ready to get down to business!
"Mhm!"
"I'll participate too!"
"For Mother, I must become as strong as Reiko-nee!"
Miko also declared righteously.
She held a small gift Lu Ren had given her, a bell that could summon two Fox Spirits!
..."No!"
"You cannot go!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka shouted, stopping them, attracting the attention of the entire restaurant.
The two girls were somewhat indignant, clearly not understanding why their teacher was stopping them.
"Shizuka is right, let's just skip it this time."
"This meal is on me."
"After we eat, let's go buy some daily necessities."
Lu Ren raised his hand, patted Hiratsuka Shizuka's shoulder, and soothed the agitated girls.
He took out his wallet, pulled out ten ten-thousand-yen bills, and placed them in front of the two.
"So much?"
"Could it be... Ren-kun, are you a hidden rich young master?"
Reiko covered her mouth in surprise.
To casually pull out 100,000 yen like that, most people their age couldn't do such a thing!
"Ren-kun, that's too much!"
Miko waved her hands repeatedly from the side; she knew how this money came to be.
"Just take it."
Lu Ren didn't mind, signaling the girls to accept it again.
He didn't want the girls to risk accompanying him.
The thing hidden in the Old School Building was definitely not an ordinary Yokai, or a common evil spirit!
If something unexpected were to happen during the exorcism... Reiko might be fine... but the current Miko would only be a burden... Hearing Lu Ren say that, the two girls lowered their heads in disappointment.
"It's getting late, we should leave."
"The school's plan is to meet at 1 PM."
Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at the time, reminding them urgently.
"Let's go."
Lu Ren rose from his seat, lazily stretching his body.
"Xiao Lu, what weapon do you need?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka asked with concern from the side.
She could use her adult status to help Lu Ren procure what he needed.
Including dangerous items, such as firearms only available on the black market!
"No need..."
Lu Ren shook his head.
Last time was a special situation; he had to consider the client's safety.
Plus, the enclosed residence happened to limit Lu Ren's firepower output.
But... this time, it was different... The client was the school board, and their requirement was: complete elimination of the danger!
This also meant!
Even if Lu Ren blew the entire Old School Building to dust, he wouldn't have to pay compensation!
Therefore!
Lu Ren could let loose and have some fun!
...1 PM...
Location: School...
Yellow police tape had already sealed off the school entrance...
Even temporary posts were set up on both sides of the street, with police patrolling.
Suddenly...
A red sports car broke through the police tape, stopping abruptly at the school gate!
Seeing a vehicle dare to illegally intrude.
The patrolling police nearby immediately rushed over!
"Don't move!"
"Get out of the car!"
The converging officers drew their sidearms, forming a cordon!
"Who are you!"
"Don't you know this area has been sealed off!"
A forty-year-old burly police officer showed his ID and stepped forward to reprimand them.
His position was a Police Inspector.
This case was under his responsibility.
Among the officers maintaining order and conducting investigations at the scene, he held the highest rank.
Inside the car...
Hiratsuka Shizuka was about to get out to explain her identity.
Lu Ren, however, held her hand, signaling her not to move!
From the passenger seat, the car window lowered...
Lu Ren calmly looked outside, a demonic red glow emanating from the depths of his eyes.
Then... the Police Inspector who met his gaze, and all the police officers present, froze.
At this moment... Lu Ren's Demon True Eye had temporarily altered their perception.
In their minds, Lu Ren had become their superior!
He was an investigator from headquarters, taking over the case from the Police Inspector!
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly changed.
Lu Ren, sitting in the car, said nothing.
But everyone present was already sweating profusely, their expressions unusually pale.
This investigator from headquarters was someone no one could afford to offend!
"Let them through..."
The burly Police Inspector waved his hand, signaling everyone to clear the road.
Under the respectful gaze of everyone at the scene.
Lu Ren, with one hand in his pocket, elegantly stepped out of the car.
Then... Lu Ren seemed to sense something...
He looked towards the campus, a curve of excitement on his lips... In this operation, he hadn't expected such an unexpected gain...