Curse back: As a swordsman, what's wrong with a happy ending?

despair.

The car door was gently opened.

A beautiful figure leaned sideways and sat in the passenger seat.

She smoothed her hair.

Su Ze started the engine.

"Hold on tight, let's go—"

The car drove away.

The CD in the car was playing music from the last century, and Akina Nakamori's "Moonlight Shadow" was very appropriate for the occasion.

"...Is it tomorrow?" Glass supported her cheek and spoke softly.

"Yeah." Su Ze stared at the road ahead without looking away.

"Bon Voyage."

Glass looked out the window. The neon lights were pulled into halos, with tall buildings and pedestrians hidden among them.

"Yeah, don't worry." Su Ze responded softly.

He shrugged, indicating that Nitro didn't need to worry too much.

"When will you propose to me?"

Glass spoke in a flat tone, but suddenly changed the subject.

Su Ze gave an awkward but polite smile and said reluctantly: "...Isn't it a bit early?"

He glanced at Glass quietly. Her long brown hair hanging down to the side covered her face.

But he immediately said: "Don't worry, it's really okay."

No one spoke for a while. All that could be heard was the whistling of the wind outside the window and Akina Nakamori's melodious voice echoing in the car.

After a long moment, Glass spoke softly.

"…Are you a puppy who lies?"

She propped her head up and looked out the window.

"Well, it's a lie. It's a puppy."

Su Ze still looked straight ahead, smiled gently, and spoke softly.

……

There was a big "Summer" on the shop sign.

It's a one-character surname, so people who are familiar with it can recognize it at a glance.

From the decoration and the name of the store, you can tell that this is a cat cafe.

There was a conspicuous wooden sign "PAUSE" hanging on the door, which seemed to indicate that the restaurant was temporarily closed for renovation.

Su Ze pushed open the door and went in with Gaozi one after another.

As soon as he turned the corner of the corridor at the door, he was stunned by the scene before him.

“There are quite a lot of people…”

Sisters Nanako, Megumi and Miki Fushiguro, and Maki Zenin.

All six little ones are here.

They got along peacefully and there wasn't too much noise.

"Who do you think is to blame..." Xia Youjie walked out of the kitchen with a large plate of snacks, his eyebrows slightly raised, "This is not a kindergarten--"

——Holding a class meeting in kindergarten?

Glass blinked, and the first thought popped into his head.

Nanako noticed the person coming and ran happily to Nozomi's legs: "Sister Nozomi!"

She hugged Nitro.

Mimiko followed closely behind, but seemed a little shy and did not hug her directly.

Glass leaned over and greeted them.

The other people also saw who was coming and had different reactions.

"You should be grateful to me for not bringing Yuta and Rika-chan here—" Suze responded with a smile, picking up a cookie.

"Hey, that's Mimiko--" Geto Suguru noticed someone with dirty hands.

No one knew about Yuta Otsutsuki and Rika Kimoto, which was why Suze did not choose to bring them here. Taking rash measures would put them in unnecessary danger.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to focus on the task at that time, so I'll leave these children to you." Su Ze took a bite of the cookie and said softly.

"...Nose?" Xia Yujie pointed at Nozomi who was surrounded by children. Miss Nozomi, who was always lazy, was overwhelmed for a moment.

"Well, thank you for your help."

Su Ze nodded.

"Sigh..." Xia Yujie sighed, and his bangs swayed slightly.

"I heard that Wu has also gone to Kyushu. Can you do it alone?" He asked a little worried.

"It's okay. Even if I'm not here tomorrow, the situation probably won't change."

Su Ze turned his head and looked towards the hall. The little ones were gathered around the table and had already started playing chess. Glass was pulled to join them.

Miss Glass tried several times to take out the cigarette but finally gave up.

……

February 2011, 8

5:37 AM

There is still one hour and twenty-seven minutes until the "Qingji Temple Incident".

The Kamo family.

"Quick! Level A alert--" The masked men in black quickly gathered together. Lights flickered under the traditional Japanese-style eaves. A ray of morning light had already spread out from the horizon, illuminating the clothes of the men in black.

Judging from the slight fluctuations emanating from them, this team of people are all magicians, and their level is very high.

If someone who knows the inside story is here, they will recognize this unusual team -

The "Prajna" team of the "Kamo" family.

All members must be at least first-class magicians, and are the "handle" of the "Zen Temple".

The magicians, who moved quickly and had serious expressions, did not communicate with each other.

The old man in the lead was wearing a loose kimono. He was the chief elder of Kamo.

He glanced at the six-man team in front of him. Their eyes were absolutely determined, but there was a hint of confusion deep inside.

He had no explanation.

Just like in Japanese chess, the "infantry" does not need to know the "king"'s thoughts.

His voice was fierce, and the curse power surged, and he shouted loudly -

"Send! Target——"

……

Qingji Temple.

——The old guys designated this place for a "special meeting".

In the suburbs of Kyoto.

It is said that during the Tokugawa shogunate period, the temple was once very popular, but now it has become an empty temple.

Then it was used as one of the strongholds by conservatives.

Su Ze did not wear the college uniform, but changed into his usual shirt and trousers. He rolled up his sleeves to his elbows and walked into the abandoned temple with his hands in his pockets.

The temple is very large, and the stone road under your feet is not very flat. Just from the overgrown weeds on both sides, you can tell that this place has not been used for a long time.

The Buddhist shrine from a hundred years ago was severely worn, but the scriptures engraved on the stone tablet can still be vaguely recognized.

Su Ze casually glanced at the scenes on both sides, his steps light and steady without any hesitation.

"Since ancient times, there have been two situations in which scholars have taken charge of the military—"

He walked to the largest Buddhist temple.

Look up at the huge plaque.

——“Immeasurable merits.”

Su Ze suddenly chuckled and took a step forward.

"The imperial power is unshakable; or it is the baggage and food supplies that are in your hands."

2011/ 8/ 6

6:50 AM

There are still ten minutes until the "Qingji Temple Incident".

"Sorry for the wait, everyone—"

Su Ze walked into the Buddhist hall with his hands in his pockets. Paper lanterns on both sides were burning quietly, occasionally making a slight hissing sound.

The door behind him dimmed slightly for a moment.

The lobby was not bright. Su Ze looked up with an expressionless face.

In front of him was a ten-meter-high bronze statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. His expression was compassionate and merciful. The sunlight poured in from the door, illuminating Su Ze's back.

The light spots sprinkled on the Buddha statue, making it shine brightly.

"... Su Teji, you're here a little early." A dark brown wooden door slowly appeared, with a bright yellow light emanating from the door core.

Su Ze looked away from the bronze statue, glanced at the side, and said casually: "I always arrive ten minutes early, this is a virtue——"

The second door floated out, and an old voice slowly sounded: "Since you are here, let's start--"

Su Ze grinned and said meaningfully: "There are not many people here... No one from the three royal families is here - are they busy with other things?"

There was a strange look in his eyes, and he spoke softly.

"..."

In the lobby, four wooden doors slowly appeared, gently hanging in the air.

No one answered.

Su Ze put his hands in his pockets and looked in front of him. The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sitting in the innermost part was reflecting the bright sunlight.