I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 266

"No, as expected, there is no way to do this. Miss Sasafune, thank you for your willingness to help me, but I can't let you take risks, and there is no way for Aunt Tazi to live alone... As expected, it can't be done."

Natsume Takashi finally shook his head and said to Sasafune with a painful expression.

"...One or two, why, why are you so stubborn!" After being rejected, Sasafune's eyes finally turned red. He clenched his fists and tried to hold back his tears. After saying something to Natsume, he turned around and jumped, He jumped into the pool from a height of three stories and disappeared with a pop.

"...I'm sorry, but it seems that I need to save Aunt Tako. What should I do?" Natsume Takashi lowered his head and kept repeating this passage. Under the moonlight, he who made a painful decision refused with his own mouth. In order to find a way to save people, he asked painfully as if his heart was being stabbed.

Li Yan and Mr. Cat could only look at Natsume Takashi silently. At this time, they all knew that this choice itself was an extremely painful unsolvable problem. Natsume just chose the one that was best for Fujiwara Tako. That's all...

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"Idiot, fool, wooden head!"

In the dark woods, Sasafune, who was dragging his long fish tail, cursed angrily and vented his temper.

However, the scolding was enough, but gradually, she calmed down and looked at the calm lake, with the bright moon reflected on the water, so quiet.

She doesn't know the precious emotion behind Natsume Takashi's decision...

That's why she fell in love with humans at that moment decades ago.

Suddenly, a cold man's voice said: "If you simply need to save Natsume-kun's adoptive mother, and you will not die of excessive blood loss, you can also use the blood of a mermaid to save people without achieving immortality... …I do have this secret technique, Miss Mermaid, are you willing to try it once?"

Sasafune was immediately startled. She immediately approached the river, but in an instant, there were several weird shikigami around who blocked Sasafune's escape. At this time, a man wearing a kimono robe appeared. The young man walked out of the darkness, followed by his entourage and mid-level monsters. His handsome face showed a frosty smile and said: "There is no need to be afraid. If I plan to capture you, I can do it now, but, I’m here to help you sincerely, well, it’s also to help myself.”

"Hmph, who wants to listen to your nonsense, Demon Slayer... After all, you just want my flesh and blood." Sasafune asked with a frown.

"No, I'm not interested in immortality, and whether mermaid flesh and blood really has the effect of immortality is also an unsolved mystery. It's not so easy to become immortal, but... mermaid flesh and blood can indeed bring people back to life. There are many secrets about the efficacy, but since I said it was a win-win situation, I didn’t deceive you. You can’t escape now, so why should I waste more words... You have been following Natsume, and now you are rewarded He has no chance, so you can just watch a gentle person suffer like this, and you can't do anything?"

The handsome man smiled and asked.

"Well……"

For a moment, Natsume's painful appearance flashed through Sasafune's mind, making her hesitate for a moment.

It's very possible that this is a trap, but, as he said, with so many shikigami around, they may have discovered her location a long time ago, and now she has no choice.

Want...a gamble?

Just when Sasafune was hesitating, all of a sudden, the shikigami around Sasafune began to sizzle as if they were burned by something. A youkai in kimono walked out of the woods, smoking a pipe, charmingly. He smiled and said: "Oh, who did I think it was? The original brat of the Chang family is causing trouble again. Isn't Shizuki Chang here? Who are you? What are you going to do to Natsume's friends?"

"Hmph, it seems that this time the persuasion did not go very well." The young man with the last name sneered and said.

He pulled out a demonic sword that exuded a faint blue light from his waist, and said with a murderous look in his eyes: "My name is Chang Sanwu, please give me some advice."

"...He is really a man who fights internally and externally, constantly causing trouble." Bing stared at him coldly, preparing to take action, thinking to himself secretly.

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At night, in the courtyard of the hospital, Natsume Takashi calmed down. The night wind gently blew his bangs, and he began to strengthen his decision. As a result, he looked at Li Yan, who had been sitting next to him, and he was still listless. Mr. Cat, who closed his eyes to concentrate, said, "I'm sorry, I seem to have worried you."

"It's okay. It seems that you have regained your energy. That's great, Natsume." Li Yan looked at Natsume Takashi, smiled and said.

"This guy is not that easily frustrated. He should have thought clearly now. Natsume, don't doubt your judgment. Everything has not been settled yet. All we can do is try our best." Teacher Neko opened his mouth. With only one eye, he said to Natsume.

"Yes, I understand, and I also believe that Aunt Tazi will definitely get through this dangerous period."

Natsume Takashi's voice was very calm and serene, with a hint of perseverance in the softness. Perhaps in the eyes of others, Natsume had always been a soft and gentle young man, but Li Yan understood that Natsume Takashi was stronger than most people. They all need to be strong and brave, and there is no need for him to worry about them at all.

"Now, I'm going back. Senior, you don't need to worry about us. You can rest early. Tomorrow, you will need to give a speech elsewhere with your teacher, right?"

Natsume Takashi finally showed a faint smile and said to Li Yan.

"..." Li Yan was silent for a moment, and just when he was about to say something, a shadow suddenly fell in front of them, interrupting their conversation.

"I'm sorry...it seems to have disturbed your chat..."

Bing, who was covered in blood, crouched on the ground, raised his head, and said with a bitter smile.

"Miss C?!" Natsume Takashi stood up in shock and hurried over to check her injuries.

"What's wrong? Why are you injured like this?" Teacher Cat looked at her calmly and asked.

C, this monster is one of the monsters who helped him in the Manhua Mirror incident. It seems that he doesn’t like humans and only cares about Natsume Takashi. However, Li Yan also remembers the strength of this monster woman. He shouldn't be weak, but he was seriously injured at this moment.

"I'm sorry... Natsume, I failed to protect your friend. That mermaid may have been taken away by a brat from the Chang family." Bing lowered his head weakly and said to Natsume Takashi.

"What did you say?!" Teacher Cat became furious and asked.

"Miss Sasafune?!"

Li Yan suddenly looked at C in shock, somewhat speechless. He hasn't figured out the situation yet, but after hearing keywords such as demon slayer and being arrested, he generally felt that something was wrong.

Bing told them the conversation between Sasafune and Ba Sango. Judging from Sasafune's reaction, it seemed that he believed the words of the young man from the Ba family.

"It seems that Miss Crucian Carp is really planning to help you, Natsume." The cat teacher said after being silent for a moment.

"Damn it!" Natsume Takashi clenched his fists. He thought for a moment and asked, "...C, is it Mr. Shizuji Ba who did it?"

"No, it seems to be done by the branch of Iba. I always feel that he particularly dislikes hearing the name Shizuku Iba. Hum, I'm afraid he is still the enemy of that one-eyed boy. Even if Natsume finds the one who is in charge, Miss Sasafune can’t be found either.”

"..."

Natsume Takashi and Madara both fell silent. As Bing said, maybe even if he found the shady and shady Shizuki Shiba, he would not be able to interfere with the affairs of the branch family that took the decision without authorization. The fragmented Baji family has always relied on that one person. Talented young people at a young age will not be too scattered.

"What are those people planning to do to capture Miss Sasafune?" Li Yan asked.

"...the Chang family's attitude towards monsters is definitely not kind. Although they don't know what they plan to do to her, whether they are dedicating her flesh and blood to Japanese dignitaries, or for other purposes, it is definitely not a good thing. That's it." Bing looked at the frightened Li Yan and said truthfully.

"If this is the case, I can't sit idly by and ignore it. Miss C, can you tell me where they ran to..."

After hearing this appalling answer, Li Yan no longer dared to be negligent. He frowned and asked.

"Senior..." Natsume Takashi looked at him with some worry, stood up, and said to Li Yan.

"Natsume, Aunt Tako is still here. You have to stay here to protect her. I know you are also worried about Sasafune, but don't worry about me. You must complete your mission well. Your home needs you. A pillar of support has been provided, Natsume. Do you know?" Li Yan turned his head, looked at Natsume Takashi with sharp and calm eyes, and asked.

"..." Natsume Takashi was slightly stunned when he heard these words, and then he slowly took back the steps he had just taken.

Li Yan's words are not wrong. He also has Aunt Tazi who must be protected...

"C, please ask Sanxiao to come over. I'll go with Li. It's probably not easy to deal with the branch family. We need to gather more helpers. It's time to let the demon slayer know about the monsters around Natsume. How strong the combined power will be.”

After Teacher Cat listened to the measures prepared by Li Yan, it raised its head and looked at C and said.

The mermaid clan that was slaughtered did not create immortal human beings. Whether this strange legend is true or false can no longer be disputed. However, the Chang clan who had never been interested in mermaids suddenly appeared, but secretly... During this time, events involving an entire huge conflict slowly fermented...

After Li Yan learned the news from Bing, he immediately rushed towards the demon slayer with Teacher Cat on his shoulders. However, as he ran under the cold moonlight, his heart gradually reverberated with the past. The sound of being reminded soon.