The all-powerful middle schooler

To her surprise, the other party agreed very casually.

Not even the slightest bit of resentment?

Or does he truly believe what he says?

Ruri Gokou remained silent and followed the other person until they stopped at an ordinary residence.

'Is this Hasegawa's house? It looks quite ordinary from the outside.'

'Could it be that there is actually a hidden barrier, but I have no way of detecting it?'

Ruri Gokou felt like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden, carefully examining the courtyard, the house, and everything around her.

"Click."

Hasegawa Izumi took out the key and opened the door.

Two people entered it.

Because of her tutoring job, Kobato is currently staying in her room, so the two of them started talking on the sofa.

Out of consideration for the guests, Izumi Hasegawa poured two glasses of cola, even though she hadn't prepared any.

Ruri Gokou placed her hands on her knees, looking somewhat reserved.

Although I had prepared what I wanted to say, I still got stuck at this moment.

"Have you encountered some difficult problem? You seem quite anxious."

Hasegawa Izumi asked a question.

"Indeed, I'm very anxious."

Ruri Gokou pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and gradually mustered her courage.

"I've encountered a very troublesome problem: my 'powers of light and darkness' and 'demonic energy' have all been lost due to the 'fall'! I've searched for a long time and tried many methods, but I haven't been able to regain these powers! I was already on the verge of success; I just needed some more time to recover them. However, the change in circumstances has forced me to temporarily change my plans..."

Based on that previous meeting, she struggled with the decision in her mind many times before finally deciding on her words and approach.

To make her words more persuasive, she used ambiguous language in several places.

"I see, so you want me to help you regain your power, right?"

Hasegawa Izumi clarified her thoughts, then her sharp eyes swept over her.

"Judging from the traces of your spiritual energy flow, it is indeed true. If you are given another two or three months, you will probably be able to adapt to the laws of this world, reawaken, and reclaim your own power."

Ruri Gokou lowered her head slightly, her face looking somewhat dazed as she avoided eye contact.

Huh? I really have power? How come I didn't know that!

But surely a superhuman's judgment wouldn't be wrong?

That is to say...

At that moment, the girl was overjoyed and almost couldn't help but cheer.

69. What kind of awareness did you have when you said such a thing?

However, while learning about this gave her a boost of confidence, it didn't solve her immediate problem.

These past two or three months have felt incredibly long, longer than half her life has ever been.

She just wanted to have supernatural powers right away!

So she quickly suppressed her fluctuating emotions and proceeded according to the plan she had previously devised.

"Please help me, Hasegawa. I hope to regain my strength as soon as possible, and for that..."

Ruri Gokou paused, her eyes blinked, and her expression became firm, revealing a hint of piety.

"I'll do anything I can!"

She pressed one hand to her chest.

She felt it was necessary to demonstrate her determination regarding something so crucial.

"What kind of awareness did you have when you said that? 'I can do anything' is a very heavy thing to say. If you can't do it, don't say it lightly."

With a playful expression, Izumi Hasegawa took a sip of her soda.

In his opinion, such words were a bit exaggerated.

What exactly made the other party willing to make such a sacrifice?

"Because I am very uneasy... If it weren't for your intervention that day, my glorious life as the Fallen Saint Black Cat might have ended completely on that day."

Recalling that scene, Gokou Ruri hugged her chest, her fingers rubbing against her clothes, her expression showing lingering fear.

"I see. You felt vulnerable after losing your power? Indeed, the feeling of falling from the peak to the bottom of the valley is not good."

Hasegawa Izumi couldn't help but sigh.

A person's self-confidence usually comes from their own strength or power. However, when the tide turns against them or their life is in danger, most people will lose the self-confidence they originally possessed. Even the truly strong will feel a sense of frustration and their confidence will waver.

Only a very small number of people can maintain their composure and remain calm even when faced with a collapsing mountain, thus achieving a state of fearlessness.

Clearly, those who can reach that level are rare, even among those who have traveled throughout the world.

Therefore, he was not surprised by the other party's current state.

"So, to what extent does 'can do anything' specifically refer to?"

Izumi Hasegawa suddenly changed the subject.

"Um... is it okay if it doesn't insult my character?"

Ruri Gokou felt she was in a vulnerable position, her voice was weak, and a blush appeared on her face.

She knew she had no right to bargain, but she still wanted to preserve her dignity as much as possible.

"Haha, then I'll help you out. It's just a small favor for me, it's just shortening the time it takes for you to awaken... Consider it a favor you owe me."

Hanase Izumi stopped teasing her and chuckled softly.

Promise! ?

Ruri Gokou was overjoyed and deeply moved, clutching her chest with her right hand.

Sure enough, her judgment was correct. The man who saved her from danger without asking for anything in return must be a person of high moral character.

"I guess you could call it a favor! I haven't forgotten the life-saving kindness you showed me before."

She immediately emphasized that sentence.

"whatever."

He doesn't care.

"Kukuku, my other half... Huh? Has the Blood Nest welcomed a new visitor again?"

Kobato had just finished a test and was about to relax when she saw Gokou Ruri on the sofa. Her outfit as the Night Demon Queen made Kobato suspicious of her identity.

Is this your sister?

Ruri Gokou glanced at the distinct hair colors of the brother and sister and asked somewhat uncertainly.

"That's right, her name is Kojima."

Hanase Izumi nodded.

"Kobato is just a name I use to disguise myself in the human world. My real name is Resis Vifelicity Huang, the great progenitor of vampires! Remember that!"

Little Dove said this with great pride.

"The true progenitor of vampires?"

Ruri Gokou was somewhat surprised.

This is clearly different from Hasegawa's style!

She did not doubt that the other party possessed 'power'.

"The current Kobato has not yet completed its awakening; the so-called True Ancestor of Vampires is merely a misnomer."

A casual remark from Izumi Hasegawa suddenly made things clear to her.

"Hmph, Huang, I'll just call you that. I am the Fallen Saint Black Cat, a fallen angel. Nice to meet you. You can also call me by my name in the human world, Gokou Ruri, or you can call me Black Cat."

Ruri Gokou revealed a wicked smile, made a gesture with her hands, and quickly began to act out the scene with him.

In short, since the disguise has already been successfully completed, let's keep the disguise going!

It can even reach the point of self-hypnosis.

This didn't make her feel ashamed.

After all, from now on, she is a true superhuman!

"Black Cat? What an unimpressive name, Kukuku..."

Kobato responded with his signature pose.

The two chatted like that, and inexplicably, they felt very compatible.

It's like the same person existing in different dimensions in different communities.

"I will not disturb your discussion regarding my other half."

The younger sister quickly and consciously left, showing great understanding.

"Hasegawa, your little sister is really cute."

Turning her head, Gokou Ruri smiled and said.

"Of course, Kobato is the cutest little sister in the world!"

Hanase Izumi looked on with praise.

'So you're a siscon?'

Ruri Gokou could tell that he was really into this act, and thought to herself.

In fact, as the older sister at home, she felt some resonance with this.

The conversation was interrupted after the sudden interruption.

Should I speak?

Ruri Gokou is now hesitant and indecisive.

She realized she lacked a lot of knowledge... For example, what is the meaning of awakening? Does it refer to the awakening of abilities? And how should the process proceed?

As a complete novice, she found herself in a very awkward position and could only wait for the other party to take the lead.

Fortunately, her wait wasn't long.

"I've already seen your problem. Your condition is clearly due to your inability to adapt to this world, which is causing your recovery of power to be extremely slow. This situation is common among the members of the organization I created. After all, not every visitor from another world is perfectly suited to this one. So, all I need to do next is help you accelerate your adaptation process..."

"Izumi Hanasekawa said slowly."

Ruri Gokou couldn't help but ponder the words he had spoken.

Organization members? Does that mean superpowered individuals like Hasegawa?

Why are those other people in the same situation as her? And what about the so-called "visitors from another land" setting... Could it be that the others are also suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?

She didn't think that extraordinary people were that common in this world, so she made assumptions based on her own experience.

"Are you ready?"

"Ah... Yeah."

The girl responded instinctively.

“Then turn around and face away from me.”

Reminded by this, Gokou Ruri turned around.

Then, she felt a hand press on her back, and a continuous stream of mysterious power, like hot air, poured in and instantly surged through her limbs and bones.

Hot! So hot!

It hurts! It hurts so much!

As if she were being baked in a furnace, her skin all over her body turned a scorched red, with two particularly intense spots on her back, as if something was about to grow out.