Chapter 77: Seimei Clan

Chapter 77: Seimei Clan

I read the book 'The Strongest Demon Slayer. It was almost like a fantasy story. Except it explained affinities, hybrid affinities, and everything else in great detail.

The only problem with the book was that it jerked off the main character too much. It was as if the main protagonist was the best human ever.

How the hell did that village get its hands on it? They were some kind of phantasm of the past; I had thought at most around 30 to 50 years. But now I wasnt so sure.

A strange feeling bubbled inside my chest. It wasnt anger about not knowing something. No, I was excited about what this world had to offer.

An announcement came from the intercom. "We would like to warn all the students to stay in their rooms. A murderer has been committed on the ship."

I closed my book. Gem and Bets stopped playing chess and stared at me.

"Do we get involved with this?" Asked Bets. He looked calm on the outside.

That's what I admired about him; he was always calm. There wasn't a better second-in-command than him.

"I don't think we will have a choice on the matter, if the killer got found out, we would have a murder hunt on our hands, and every one of the students would be a suspect.

There wasn't a murder on the ship in the original story. This was something created by my interference. Then going by that alone, there were already some obvious suspects.

"So what will our next step be?" Bets inquired.

"Well, preparation is key to these things," meaning I had no idea what to do, and I was trying to come up with something.

***

Sei knew he was dreaming but was so comfortable he didnt want to wake up.

A younger version of Sei had a broad smile as he stared at a mirror.

In the mirror, instead of there being a reflection of himself, it was a woman. She had an otherworldly beauty; there were no imperfections to her.

The only strange thing about her was the fox ears coming out of her silver hair and a silver tail swishing behind her.

"Mom! Mom! Why're you sealed in a mirror?!" It was a question the younger him asked a lot. He was practically jumping in excitement.

"Did you come here secretly again?" The woman smiled, and her hand moved through the mirror, ruffling younger Sei's hair. "What did I tell you about this?"

Younger Sei looked down. "Don't do it again"

He had sadness written all over his face and was about to cry. "But, mom. Why does father hate you?"

"Oh, he doesn't hate me. We did have you after all," his mother used her hand to cover a chuckle escaping her lips. Then her eyes turned cold for a split second. "Though the family elders and others are a different story."

That was a look that Sei would understand much later and never noticed back then.

"Hm?" Younger Sei tilted his head. He didn't understand why anyone would hate his gentle mother.

"Fucking corpses all day must have rotted your brains too," Anika got up and walked close to the man. "We aren't allowed to kill each other on the ship. So why don't we just have a death battle on the next stage of the exam?"

"No. The rules said that we couldn't kill the other. It never said anything about maiming. I could cut all your limbs off, and it wouldn't be against the rules as long as youre still alive." Mino shrugged and put the coffin down and was ready to open it.

"Wow, you're really taking your interpretation of those words to the next level," Anika whistled, and her Ord started pouring out of her body and turning thin, almost string-like.

Mino didn't look worried by this and tugged at his coffin. But his eyes widened, and he looked back. His coffin had shut in place. "Huh?"

"What? Surprised?" Anika smirked arrogantly and looked down at Mino. "You think I would leave this room unattended? I assumed from the beginning that no one would follow that rule. So? What now? Wanna continue fighting? Kekekeke, I have you totally beat."

Though she was on his side, for some reason, Sei felt annoyed by the look on her face.

If every person were born with one thing they were good at, Anika would be a genius-level bully. She knew how to get under people's skin through pure talent to be an asshole.

Mino stared at her as she ranted about how stupid he was. She took a deep breath, about to go into another long-winded brag.

Mino stood up and cracked his index finger with his thumb. "You're from the Raion Clan, right? You should have studied a bit more in history. If so-"

Whatever he was about to say, he stopped. A strict presence descended. It wasnt necessarily an intense pressure, yet it felt dangerous and mysterious.

A woman wearing a suit walked in with rectangular glasses reflecting the light. Whyre you brats acting so casually when there has been an announcement that a murderer is running amok? Right now, youve gone to the top of my suspects' list.

No matter how one looked at her, she had the vibe of a strict teacher, which made her appear trustworthy. Yet she didnt ooze strength.

But Sei couldnt help but feel like something was missing. Every instinct in his body was screaming that this woman was dangerous!!

Mino stared at her for a few seconds before smiling and raising his arms. I surrender. Youve got me. Who would have thought that the Sun Kingdom would even bring out its Specialist Exorcists to deal with little old me.

The woman narrowed her eyes. Youre making it sound like were ganging up on you. When we both know I would be more than enough to deal with a little squirt like you.

Oh, I wouldnt be so sure about that, Mino smirked and punched his coffin, creating cracks all along the wood.

The strict-looking woman didnt seem impressed. You think I dont know who that corpse belongs to? If it were your father, he would have been a dangerous opponent. But youre just using your fathers toys.

Bloodlust filled the room, and Mino looked at the woman with murder written all over his eyes. But the woman smirked and nudged her head. You might be the strongest in this generation. But dont go biting too high, brat. Im sure you will have the qualifications to come and try me in a year or two.

Mino put the coffin over his shoulder and walked toward the woman. It looked like he was going to attack.

But when they were within arms length of each other. Neither said anything, though the woman had a smirk on her face. Did she enjoy this confrontation?

Anika touched her nose. What a creepy bastard. He smelled like blood.

Hey! Does anyone want snacks?! The door to the infirmary opened, and Agon and Miku came in with huge smiles on their faces, their arms filled with different junk food.

Before Sei or Anika could reprimand him, another announcement came over the intercom. Another dead body has been found. We will start an immediate investigation into the matter. So we ask every student to show up in the dining room. Dont worry. You arent suspects. Were just getting witnesses.

Another death? What the hell was wrong with this exam? Were the participants addicted to killing?!