Chapter 155 - Not Afraid

Narukami's mind went black for a short moment. He almost doubted his ears.

"Sorry?" Narukami asked in confusion as he slightly tilted his head.

"Are you Sixth?" The person asked again as he raised from the ground and held the nearest standee. His face, however, was looking at Narukami intently.

Narukami's heart skipped a beat. What he heard was not his feeling!

What should I do? Should I play it dumb or admit it? There are chances he knew my true identity and playing dumb feels like useless, or could it be he does not know it yet and test me? So he could judge my answer according to my expression regardless if I'm lying or not? Narukami analyzed the situation and thought of many things of what he should do.

That is possible, however, he would be something if he could figure out my emotion from this flat expression, Narukami said inwardly as he was feeling good about his flat expression.

"What?" Narukami asked as he paused and continued as if realized something, "Oh, you're talking about what time it is. No, it's one P.M."

"..." The person. He seemed lost in words as he did not hear what he wanted from Narukami.

Slowly, he shifted his vision to what's front of him

"If you don't want to admit it, it's fine. I want to make a deal with you," said the person in a monotone manner.

"Before that, shouldn't you introduce yourself?" Narukami asked. He was curious about the deal this guy was talking about but without a name, kind of hard to call him.

"The HQ's grandmaster of All Beyond, Saiko Hito," he replied.

If Narukami could laugh, he would honestly. Well in truth, he could do it but his expression was flat, have you seen someone laughing with a flat expression?

"What kind of joke is that? Even a five-year-old might do a better job," said Narukami calmly.

However, seeing that Saiko did not respond. Narukami took it for granted, "Seriously?"

"It is up to you to believe it. It's a drag to convince someone who does not believe you in the first place," replied Saiko.

Hearing his words, Narukami was now fully convinced! He became a bit nervous when learning that the person before him was an important figure in the mysticism world!

But it last briefly as he recalled how many times he met with important figures in his past lives and beat their ass. Adding one would not make any difference.

Yeah, no, he would not beat Saiko's ass.

"What's an important figure like you want from me?" Narukami asked as his tone became… unfriendly.

"No need to keep your vigilance up. I will not hurt you or everyone you care about if you listen to my deal."

*So it means you will if I don't, huh? Are you threatening me?" Narukami asked.

"I am not but it is just insurance. What I'm about to say is too dangerous to be heard by anyone," answered Saiko.

Hearing his words, Narukami shifted his gaze to everyone on the bus before glancing back at him.

"Don't worry, I've put an illusion on them. In their eyes, I was standing normally without talking with you," said Saiko as if he read Narukami's mind

Normal? While there are a lot of seats, you choose to stand, how is that normal? Narukami commented in his mind.

Putting the thought at the back of his mind, Narukami said as he figured out Saiko's intention, "You're afraid that I'll tell others what you've just said."

"Indeed, you're smart. As expected of someone who annihilated Fallen Nightless single-handedly," praised Saiko as he softly clapped his hands.

"Where did you know it?" Narukami asked as he was alarmed. If the grandmaster knew, didn't that mean the mission Amaterasu gave to him had failed?

"Don't worry, only I know about it," replied Saiko.

Narukami silently heaved a sigh of relief. The failed requirement was to make sure another secret organization did not know it was him who did it but a different story if only a person.

"So, what's the thing you want to say?" Narukami pondered.

"Help me destroy the four organizations," said Saiko.

"Why?" Narukami asked as his curiosity piqued.

"They are potential dangers to this world. One organization to take care of Anomaly is enough, we don't need many of them."

"And you have me next to you. Are you going to kill me once everything ends?" Narukami asked.

"You're not hiding the truth anymore, huh?" Saiko returned the question.

"You've figured it out anyway, no point in hiding it. I only make a fool of myself. Now answer my question."

"Aren't you being rude to your boss, here? Don't forget you are still my underling," said Saiko as it was clear he tried to change the topic, avoiding the question.

"That does not matter now, right? The fact that you request my help means you acknowledge me and view me as equal."

Saiko coldly scoffed, "Heh, don't get full of yourself. I can kill you in a few short minutes without leaving anything."

"I'd like to see you try," said Narukami calmly as he squinted his eyes.

Saiko spilled out his aura which turned the atmosphere five times heavier. All the passengers felt this and some with weak mental fortitude fainted while the strong ones were greatly trembling as their faces were pale.

Narukami did not stay idle watching this. He poured out his spiritual energy and it covered everyone like a shield. Their complexion turned for the better and one could see comfort.

"What are you planning?" Asked Narukami as he was annoyed despite his flat look.

"You're more interesting than the rumors." The edge of his lips curved upward as he put on an interesting smile.

"Enough," said Saiko as he put down his aura and continued, "What's your answer?"

"...no, I hate being someone else's underling. Let alone someone who asks for help with a threat," said Narukami after temporarily falling silent as he sized up Saiko from top to toe.

After he uttered what was in his thoughts, he crossed his arms as he leaned his back against the chair, closing his eyes simultaneously.

"However, should you change your tone, I might change my mind. I want to hear a genuine call of assistance, without a threat," continued Narukami without waiting for Saiko to utter a sound.

Saiko's face turned dark and grim. His aura spread out rapidly and it was thicker than before.

Narukami hurriedly protected everyone in the radius of fifty meters with his spiritual energy. Saiko was someone who probably had reached the peak of Level 10.

Should he release his aura without holding back People might die as though getting crushed!

Simply put, Saiko was akin to a grim reaper that was harvesting people's lives. Everywhere he went, people were dying without a clear explanation.

This was a clear act of intimidation so he could gain an upper hand against Narukami but it was futile.

Narukami opened his eyes and softly sighed as he looked at Saiko.

As both eyes were met, Saiko abruptly looked frightened as he subconsciously took a few steps back before stabilizing himself.

What Narukami had done was condensed his aura into his eyes and shot it at Saiko. The latter probably felt like he was in front of a gigantic monster and felt true fear.

He might have felt what true fear was.

It was worth mentioning that Narukami dared to do this because Saiko would not hurt him as they were in public and there was an organization like the five major organizations here.

Although the organization was not as big and powerful, it was worth knowing they must not be underestimated.

Even so for Saiko, a leader of All Beyond. He had to hide his face.

Following this line of thought, why would he dare threaten his friends and those he cared about?

Regardless, Saiko was up to no good and if violence called it. Narukami would not fight him.

He was now a Level 9 Sorcerer. His overall capabilities improved at a frightening rate.

While it was true Saiko was far times stronger than him. Narukami had a way or two to defeat him.

He had to kill him anyway and the chance was given before his eyes. However, he hesitated.

He was curious why Saiko was here, in New York and how he found him. Did he know from the beginning Narukami was here? Why was he looking for him? Was it because he especially wanted to make this deal?

But that felt unnecessary. All Beyond's HQ was in Japan. Why did he go all the way to America, just to make a deal?

No matter where he looked at it, Narukami felt it was strange. Just too strange.

"You! Aren't you afraid that I'll do something to your beloved ones?" Saiko asked as his lips trembled.

"You can do everything you want to me but if you lay a finger on them. Don't think you'll get away easily," said Narukami as his voice turned cold.

"So you have no plan to work together with me from the start although I've threatened you," said Saiko as he understood what was going on.

"What kind of idiot wanted to help a person that threatened you? Only saints do that but I am no saint, I'm just the same as you."

"Very well, we'll see who has the

last laugh.. I'll make sure you work with me destroying the five major organizations."