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The scattered doll parts seemed to come alive, and countless empty eyes turned towards Shiraishikawa.
Shiraishikawa, however, maintained his composed demeanor, without even raising an eyebrow.
"Misunderstood."
he said softly.
"I just want to establish some... mutually beneficial relationships. If Miss Aozaki is unwilling, this request can be cancelled, and it will not affect the Mystic Eye Killer deal."
Aozaki Touko gave a cold laugh and stood up.
Three rune stones were now held between her fingers without her noticing.
"That's the end of the conversation."
She said coldly.
"Regarding the Demon Eye Killer, please prepare the final payment before you come back. Now, please leave my workshop."
Chapter 394 Something is wrong
Shiraishikawa sighed, seemingly with some regret.
Just as Aozaki Touko was about to take further action, she suddenly noticed something was wrong with Shiraishi Kawa's shadow.
The shadow began to writhe and twist on its own even without wind.
Then, a figure slowly rose from the shadows.
It was a familiar dressed entirely in a bluish-gray ninja outfit, with a mask on its face engraved with intricate patterns.
The familiar held a golden jar in its hands, the jar inlaid with various gems, which shone alluringly in the dim light of the workshop.
Aozaki Touko's movements stopped.
Her magician instincts immediately told her that all the gems were genuine, and each one contained immense magical power.
The familiar silently walked to the table and slowly lifted the lid of the jar.
In an instant, the entire workshop was filled with colorful light.
The jar was filled with gems: rubies like congealed blood, sapphires like the eyes of the deep sea, emeralds like a condensed forest, and diamonds like fragments of stars.
They were piled up haphazardly, forming a small mountain that exuded breathtaking beauty and wealth.
Shiraishikawa reached out and grabbed a handful of gems, then released his fingers.
The gemstones clattered back into the jar, making a crisp, pleasant sound.
The voice seemed to have a magical power, making one's heart beat faster involuntarily.
"Deposit."
Shiraishikawa put it simply.
"It's just a deposit for the second commission."
Aozaki Touko's gaze was fixed on the jewel jar.
As a magician, she knew the value of these gems better than anyone else.
It's not just about money, but more importantly, about magic.
These gems are sufficient to serve as materials for top-tier magical artifacts, and some can even be used as catalysts for grand magical spells.
Her reason screamed a warning at her, but her body involuntarily leaned forward slightly.
"This is truly... an unexpected gift."
Aozaki Touko exhaled a smoke ring, her voice deliberately languid, but her magic circuits were already quietly operating within her, ready to deal with any possible emergencies.
Shiraishikawa stood in the shadows, the hem of his black trench coat fluttering even without wind.
His face was hidden under his hood, with only the smile at the corner of his mouth clearly visible.
"This is but a small token of my respect. Miss Aozaki's Mystic Eye Killing technique is worth the price."
Aozaki Touko did not respond immediately, but instead tapped the surface of the gold can lightly with her fingertips.
The clinking of the gems produced a crisp sound, which was particularly jarring in the quiet workshop.
She noticed a peculiar rune engraved on the bottom of the jar—one that did not belong to any known magic system.
"Double reward, complete the highest level Demon Eye Kill within a week..."
Aozaki Touko deliberately dragged out her tone.
"That sounds tempting. But your second request might not be so simple, right?"
Shiraishikawa chuckled softly and slowly stepped out of the shadows.
As he stepped into the candlelight, Aozaki Touko's pupils contracted slightly—this man had no shadow.
"Looking for a female magician with exceptional talent?"
Aozaki Touko put down her cigarette, her red fingernails leaving a faint scratch on the table.
"What kind of aptitude? To what extent is his personality twisted?"
"As clever as you are, you should have already guessed it."
Shiraishi's voice suddenly became low and deep, as if countless voices were speaking at the same time.
"Bloodline, magic circuits, soul wavelengths... most importantly, they must have experienced trauma strong enough to destroy the mind of an ordinary person."
Aozaki Touko felt a chill creep up her spine.
She subtly activated the defensive spells within the workshop, while casually asking 850.
"It sounds like some kind of ritual is being prepared. Should I guess what kind?"
Shiraishikawa suddenly leaned forward, and two crimson lights appeared in the darkness beneath his hood.
“Miss Aozaki, you and I both know that some questions should not be asked.”
His voice returned to normal.
"However... if you're willing to be part of the ritual, I can make an exception and tell you more."
The temperature inside the workshop plummeted.
Aozaki Touko felt her magic circuits warning her—danger, extreme danger.
Aozaki Touko was never one to be easily frightened.
"My magic circuit?"
She deliberately gave a playful smile.
"While I'm honored to have been chosen by you, I suspect I'm not your first choice?"
Shiraishikawa straightened up and let out a long, meaningful sigh.
Chapter 395 Making a Deal
"It's certainly not the first choice. Your soul... is too complete. However, it barely meets the requirements of the backup plan."
Complete? Aozaki Touko's heart skipped a beat.
This means he's looking for magicians with flawed souls. What kind of ritual requires a broken soul as material?
"What if I refuse the second commission?"
Aozaki Touko suddenly asked.
Shiraishikawa did not answer immediately.
He reached into the gold jar and took out a blood-red gem, which he played with between his fingertips.
"This Bloodstone comes from a layer of magma one thousand meters below the Clock Tower, and only one can solidify every hundred years..."
He suddenly crushed the gemstone, and the red powder floated in the air but did not fall; instead, it formed a miniature magic circle.
"The deposit is not required."
Aozaki Touko's voice turned cold.
"I will complete the first commission, as for the second... I need time to consider it."
Shiraishikawa seemed to have anticipated this answer.
He waved his hand to disperse the red powder in the air and took out a yellowed parchment from his pocket.
"Money is indeed vulgar. How about... I exchange it for a promise?"
Aozaki Touko squinted. Something was written on the parchment in an ancient language, but she could only make out a few words—
"All things", "normal", "desire".
"A wish that conforms to the common sense of the world."
Shiraishi's voice suddenly became extremely seductive.
"Anything is permissible as long as it's within the rules. Of course... how much can be achieved depends on the quality of your completion of the task."
Aozaki Touko felt a wave of dizziness.
This kind of promise... is practically like making a deal with the devil.
When has she ever been afraid of demons?
"It sounds like something out of a fairy tale."
She forced herself to smile coldly.
"How do I know you're not lying to me?"
Shiraishikawa suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter carrying a kind of inhuman echo.
"Doubt is wise, Miss Aozaki. But please remember..."
His voice suddenly dropped.
"For beings existing in different dimensions, deception is a meaningless luxury."
Different dimensions? Aozaki Touko's heart skipped a beat.
She began to doubt the true nature of the person in front of her.