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"Is this all the esteemed heir of the Aozaki family is capable of?"
The close proximity allowed Aozaki Aoko to clearly see herself reflected in his eyes—disheveled, angry, yet helpless.
This feeling of powerlessness reminded her of the frustration she experienced when she first encountered magic, but at least then she had a direction to strive for, whereas now...
"Kuonji Aratsu! Help!"
Aozaki Aoko suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs, her voice echoing in the empty park.
Shiraishikawa seemed amused by the sudden cry for help, his shoulders trembling slightly.
"What an adorable reaction."
Instead of stopping him, he waited patiently, as if anticipating that Kuonji Arisa would actually appear.
Aozaki Aoko felt a wave of despair.
She knew how ridiculous she looked—being held upside down and screaming for help, she looked like a bullied elementary school student.
What does losing face matter compared to continuing to be toyed with by this despicable man?
"There are beads at Kuonji Temple! There are beads at Kuonji Temple!"
She continued to shout, her voice already trembling with sobs.
Shiraishikawa finally sighed.
"Okay, stop shouting."
His tone suddenly became serious.
"I just came to say hello."
With that, he tossed her gently, and Aozaki Aoko felt a wave of dizziness. When she came to her senses, she was already standing steadily on the ground.
Aozaki Aoko's cheeks flushed red with anger. She took a step forward and clenched her right fist, aiming straight for Shiraishikawa's face.
This punch, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart, was enough to shatter an ordinary person's nose.
"and many more!"
Shiraishi Kawa dodged to the side, his black trench coat drawing an elegant arc in the air.
"Is there some misunderstanding between us?"
"Misunderstand?"
Aozaki Aoko sneered, her left hand already secretly gathering magic power.
"Your sister sent you to tease me, and you dare to say it's a misunderstanding?"
Her second strike was faster than the first, this time aiming for her opponent's abdomen.
As if he had expected it, Shiraishi Chuan leaped lightly, took off into the air, did a somersault in the air, and landed steadily on the ground.
"Miss Aozaki, I really don't understand what you're talking about."
He spread his hands to indicate that he meant no harm.
“I’m just looking for a special place.”
Aozaki Aoko stumbled forward a few steps due to inertia and almost fell.
Chapter 446 A Sudden Realization
She quickly adjusted her posture, patted off non-existent dust from her school uniform skirt, and her eyes burned with anger.
"Playing dumb, right?"
She pulled out the three brand-new 10,000-yuan bills from her bosom and threw them forcefully at Bai Shichuan.
"Is it fun to cheat me with counterfeit money?"
The banknotes scattered in the air and slowly drifted down.
Shiraishi Kawa reached out and caught one of the cards, examined it carefully, and then suddenly realized what it meant.
"I see."
He gave an apologetic smile.
"These aren't counterfeit bills; they're a new version of currency that hasn't officially entered circulation yet. I forgot they won't be officially released until next month."
"Who are you kidding?"
Aozaki Aoko put her hands on her hips.
"Even elementary school students wouldn't use such an excuse—"
Her words stopped abruptly.
Shiraishi Chuan took out six currently circulating 10,000 yen banknotes from his wallet and neatly stacked them on the stone railing by the roadside.
"I'm willing to pay double the price to get those three back."
Does this prove my sincerity?
Aozaki Aoko stared at the stack of banknotes, her brows furrowed slightly.
She picked up the three counterfeit bills that had fallen to the ground and examined them carefully in the sunlight.
The paper texture, watermark, and security thread... it certainly doesn't look like a counterfeit.
"Hmph, who knows if you're up to some trick again."
She said that, but carefully put the three banknotes into her breast pocket.
"But since you want it so badly, I'm not going to give it back to you."
Shiraishikawa shrugged helplessly.
"Whatever you like. But could you tell me if there's anything special around here? Like... a mountain where a witch is said to live?"
Aozaki Aoko's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Why do you ask?"
Her voice suddenly turned cold.
"Just curious."
Shiraishikawa gazes at the distant mountains.
"I've heard that a witch lives in the mountains around here and can grant people's wishes."
"You believe those kinds of stories that are just for fooling children?"
Aozaki Aoko tried to remain calm, but her heart was racing. If this guy really went up the mountain, would he see Kuonji Aratsu's Magic Workshop?
"I just like to pursue incredible things."
Shiraishikawa turned his head and looked directly into Aozaki Aoko's eyes.
"For example... the blue flames I saw in the forest last night."
Aoko Aozaki felt a chill creep up her spine. Last night, Yuuka Kuonji had indeed dealt with a few uninvited guests in the forest; could this guy have seen it?
"You...saw what Y十〕倭鏾)⊙~f〧s镹叄』逝?"
She asked, enunciating each word clearly, her right hand already discreetly behind her back, beginning to gather magic power.
Shiraishi River seemed oblivious to her subtle actions, maintaining his harmless smile.
"I saw a beautiful girl standing in blue flames, surrounded by glowing runes."
His tone was full of admiration.
"That was definitely not an ordinary illusion, but a real mystery."
Aozaki Aoko's breathing became rapid.
Oh no, this guy not only saw Kuonji Yuuki, but also recognized it as magic. According to the rules of the magician's world, witnesses must be dealt with.
You misheard and misread.
She suppressed her murderous intent and tried to make a final effort.
"That was just... spontaneous combustion of methane gas in the forest."
Shiraishikawa shook his head.
“Miss Aozaki, there’s no need to hide it anymore. I know you’re a magician, and I know what you just conjured in your hand.”
This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Aozaki Aoko leaped backward, creating a five-meter gap, her right hand completely enveloped in blue magical light.
"Now that you know so much..."
Her voice was as cold as ice.
"Then I can only ask you to shut up forever."
"Magic Bullet Refill (L!)"
A blue sphere of light rapidly formed in her palm, distorting the surrounding air with the fluctuations of magic. Fallen leaves along the roadside moved without wind, swirling and rising into the air.
Shiraishikawa remained completely still, not even assuming a defensive stance.
"do you know?"
He said calmly.
"I knew you would do this."
"Shut up!"
Aozaki Aoko shouted sharply.
"Fre!"
The blue orb shot out with a whoosh, its speed so fast that its trajectory was almost invisible.
However, just as the bullet was about to hit Shiraishikawa's chest, his figure suddenly blurred.
The magic bullet passed through the afterimage and struck a cherry blossom tree behind it.
The tree trunk was blasted open with a hole the size of a bowl, and wood chips were scattered everywhere.