"You called me here just to ask about the Metahuman Project?"
Looking at the mercury lamp that was obediently sitting on her lap and holding the yogurt, Yagumo leaned back on the chair and asked while holding a cup of black tea.
Shokuhou Misaki blinked her starry eyes at Eight-cloud Ink.
Even with the disguise spell, it couldn't hide his temperament that didn't belong to this impetuous modern society.
For a moment, Shokuhou Misaki felt like the man sitting in front of her was even more exquisite than the doll in his arms. He was like a warm jade that rejuvenated her heart that had been drained by too much darkness.
"Of course not."
Shokuhou Misaki shook her head. Her golden hair reflected the sun's rays, and her eyes were as mesmerizing as the stars.
"I'm just curious about Yakuma-sensei who suddenly appeared next to Misaka-san."
Looking up, Shokuhou Misaki's beautiful figure was reflected in Yakumo's pupils.
"In addition, I personally yearn for that world called Fantasyland."
"A fantasy world away from the mortal world."
Shokuhou Misaki turned her head and looked at the blue sky.
"That kind of place was also my dream, but …"
[Fantasy world?]
Eight-cloud Ink thought of Yukari, who would tease him from time to time but always spoil him. Yukari, who was always conscientious, and Ashina, who gently called him Ink.
Marisa, who would occasionally bring Yui and the others to cause trouble.
Ling Meng, who would always worry about the lack of visitors to the shrine.
Yukari, who had a dangerous smile on her face.
And Wenwen, who always tried to give him an exclusive interview.
He even thought of the idiot ⑨, who he thought was the employee who made the iced herbal tea, in Eight-cloud Ink's mind.
Suddenly, he felt a bit tired of this Academy City.
[I'm a demon after all.]
Although her ability was ineffective against Eight-cloud Ink, Shokuhou Misaki, who was good at reading people's expressions, noticed that something was wrong with Eight-cloud Ink.
"Yakuma-sensei, can you promise me something?"
"Go ahead."
"Since Yaguma-sensei already knows about artificial rooms, I believe that there are many things that I don't have to explain anymore."
Shokuhou Misaki looked at Eight-cloud Ink with anticipation.
"I want to … take a look at the Land of Fantasy."
"There is too much darkness in this city, in this world."
The girl lowered her head, and a strand of golden hair fell in front of her forehead.
"If possible, I really want to leave this place."
Shokuhou Misaki wants to go to Fantasyland?
Eight-cloud Ink lowered his head and shook his head with a smile.
"Since you know about Illusion Village, you should also know about the Master of Earth Spirit Hall."
"Gu Ming Di Jue?"
"She's not very popular in the whole of Fantasy Land."
With a smile, Eight-cloud Ink looked at Shokuhou Misaki.
"Your ability is somewhat similar to Gu Ming's earth perception, so if you really go there, you might be rejected."
"Besides, some of the monsters there are very unfriendly to humans. You, on the other hand, don't have any fighting ability."
"So, do you still plan to go?"
Hearing Eight-cloud Ink's words, Shokuhou Misaki was silent for a while, then smiled.
"If I don't go, I won't be satisfied."
"This city is so oppressive that it's hard to breathe …"
Mercury Lamp, who had been quietly drinking yogurt in Eight-cloud Ink's arms, suddenly laughed mockingly.
"Humans are always like this."
Eight-cloud Ink lightly tapped Mercury Lamp.
"Why did you hit me!"
"Little guy, your father-sama is also a human."
"Father-sama is different!"
Mercury Lamp frowned with displeasure in his eyes.
"Even if you're a monster, you can't slander Father-sama!"
Rubbing the mercury lamp's tiny head, Yakumo Mo's hand pressed down slightly, causing the little doll to let out a cute cry of sorrow.
"Can I understand that in your heart, I'm second only to Father-sama?"
"Hmph!"
The little doll turned its head away, opened its mouth, and bit the straw, ignoring Yakumo.
"Then, what does Yakuma-sensei think of my request?"
Seeing Eight-cloud Ink interacting with the doll in her arms, Shokuhou Misaki's eyes flashed with envy.
[How long has it been since I felt this way?]
"I can send you to the Land of Fantasy."
Eight-cloud Ink sighed.
"But if you provoke any monsters there and something happens, don't come looking for me."
"Many monsters are very strong, your ability is useless. Also, humans aren't the only ones living in the Land of Fantasy. If you use your ability there, something will happen."
At the very least, Hakuze Huiin would not allow Shokuhou Misaki to do as she pleased.
"Yakuma-sensei, are you just going to watch me get bullied?"
Shokuhou Misaki suddenly looked like she was about to cry, and she looked at Yakumo with tears in her eyes.
"You want to watch me get eaten by monsters?"
"Every place has its own rules."
Eight-cloud Ink shook her head and put the cup of black tea on the table.
"Even Onee-sama, who created the Land of Fantasy and allowed humans and monsters to coexist there, wouldn't stop monsters from attacking humans."
"Plus, you seem to have forgotten-"
The obscure blood color in Yakumo's eyes suddenly flickered.
"I'm also a monster."
"What about Misaka-san?" Shokuhou Misaki suddenly asked. "If it was Misaka-san, Yakuma-sensei, wouldn't you stop her?"
Eight-cloud Ink went silent.
"As expected, I really don't know what's so good about that skinny middle schooler."
Shokuhou Misaki snorted, as if she was throwing a tantrum.
"Yakuma-sensei sure is biased, is there anything I can't compare to that skinny middle schooler?"
[Are you really a man, mocking Mikoto's chest like that?]
Mercury Lamp, who was sitting on Eight-cloud Ink's lap, looked at Shokuhou Misaki with disdain.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Eight-cloud Ink stood up with Mercury Lamp and looked at Shokuhou Misaki with a gentle gaze.
"Do as you wish."
"Take care, Yakuma-sensei, don't forget about our agreement!"
Shokuhou Misaki noticed Mikoto, who was about to leave, turned around and stood at the entrance of the café. She purposely raised her voice.
As expected, Mikoto was on the verge of exploding again after hearing Shokuhou Misaki's words.
⑧
"Yakuma-sensei, what did that guy say?"
On the way back to the dormitory, Mikoto kept looking at Eight-cloud Ink.
"It's not a big deal, he just wants me to take him to the Land of Fantasy."
"To the Land of Fantasy!?"
Mikoto widened her beautiful eyes.
"Is that even possible?"
"Why not? I'm from there, it's not a problem to take one or two people with me. "
Eight-cloud Ink's tone was calm, as if he was talking about something trivial.
"That, that …"
Mikoto hesitated for a moment, then she clenched her fists in front of her chest and closed her eyes as if she had made up her mind about something.
"Yakuma-sensei, can you take me there as well?"
"You want to go as well?" Eight-cloud Ink raised an eyebrow, even Mercury Lamp, who was sitting on his shoulder again, looked at Mikoto. "Shokuhou Misaki is disappointed in this city and wants to live in a different environment. Why do you want to go?"
"Disappointed in this city?"
Mikoto blinked.
Mikoto didn't know much about the dark side of Academy City, so she couldn't understand Shokuhou Misaki's thoughts.
From Mikoto's point of view, even though Academy City had some inhumane research facilities, it was still a beautiful city.
Eight-cloud Ink sighed as he looked at the confused Mikoto.
Even Mercury Lamp, who knew about the Metahuman project through Eight-cloud Ink, snorted.
"Mikoto, people's hearts are filled with evil. The darkness hidden under the bright side of this city is not something you can imagine."
"Sensei …"
Mikoto suddenly grabbed Eight-cloud Ink's sleeve.
"… Do you know something?"
Lightly patting Mikoto's arm, Yakumo patted Mikoto's head in a comforting manner, causing a slight blush to appear on the girl's face.
"After the midsummer festival, find some time to come to my place. There are some things I should tell you."
"As for now, you should go prepare for your violin performance. I'm looking forward to it."
Mikoto felt a bit uneasy.
"O-okay …"
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