"Are you an idiot?

Kanna Hyuga! "

When Ibaraki found out that Kanna had been tricked by the demon that had just escaped, he couldn't help but drag his insensible brat to a secluded place and scold her until she was bleeding from her mouth.

"How stupid!

How dare you write your name on the contract that the monster handed over! "

"Didn't Kagome Hyuga teach you that names are curses?!"

Since ancient times, there had been a kind of 'fair and reasonable' contract among monsters.

Some monsters would use their own monster energy to condense a contract and use it to make a deal with humans.

The contract would clearly state what the monster had to give and what it had to get in return. If the human agreed and signed the contract, it meant that the contract had been fulfilled.

However, although this kind of contract was said to be fair, there were still many loopholes that could be exploited.

For example, this time, they had been tricked. According to Red Leaf's analysis, the monster must have mastered some kind of method to block monster energy (so using paper cranes to track them was useless) and had transformed into the person in charge, which was why Kanai couldn't recognize it.

"That monster gave each of you a shoe cover. It was a 'payment'."

"You three little idiots have signed the contract. Even if it's the content of the contract, it can be considered that you've agreed to the contract."

"So now, let's see what kind of 'payment' that guy wants."

Red Leaf, who had completely ignored Ibaraki, hugged the confused and guilty Little Witch and lovingly rubbed the little girl's face. "Don't be scared, don't be scared. That guy dared to do such a thing. Even if he's a ghost from hell, I'll kill him for you."

Kanna Hyuga, who was buried in Red Leaf's chest, thought, 'I'm not as angry as I thought.'

Rather than being angry, she felt more guilty. She clearly had nothing to do with Huang Se and Akashiji, but because of her, he was pestered by a monster and made a strange 'contract'.

"… Did I cause trouble for Kun Hwang and Akashiji?" The little girl was very depressed and softly asked Red Leaf.

She never thought that the thing that her little girl was most worried about was whether or not she would cause trouble for those two insignificant humans. Ghost Girl Hong Ye's heart was immediately filled with blood. She wanted to spit it out, but she couldn't swallow it down.

She endured it and patiently comforted Kanai, "Why would I cause trouble?

What's more, that monster might be coming for the two of them? "

Just like how Ibaraki dared to tell Qingxing Lantern that he could play with her, but he couldn't touch Kanna Hyuga's hand, the cold-hearted Gui Nu Red Leaf didn't care about the life and death of Huang Se and the others. She didn't know if she was lucky or unlucky. Apart from Virgin, the other Spirit-branded Retainers that Kanna Hyuga summoned didn't have the right values.

"The most important thing now is to figure out the contents of the contract." Red Leaf clenched her fists, making cracking sounds. She had a half-smile on her face, "As for where to find clues …"

"Those guys in Hell who don't care about anything but cause trouble should know something, right?"

*

"That guy's name is Hannya. He's the warden of the Scorching Hell."

Ghost Lantern, who was being urgently asked for help, explained with an expressionless face. "I'm extremely sorry for allowing such a person to escape from hell and interrupt your school festival. As for the contracts on the three of you," his eyes flashed fiercely, "Once we find that person, we'll naturally know how to remove them."

Ibaraki sneered, "Do you think an apology can solve the problem?

Or is the Infernal Realm planning to muddle through this? "

"Of course, that's not all. If the three of you are willing to accept the compensation from hell, that would be the best." Ghost Lantern nodded politely at Kanai. "But here, please allow me to give a reasonable explanation for the warden's mistake …"

He took a deep breath and shouted in a loud voice,

"That jailer called Hannya is a temporary worker!"

At. Last. Hour!

Kanna Hyuga & Gui Nu Red Leaf & Ibaraki Doji: …

"Who are you trying to fool!"

Gui Nu Red Leaf slapped the trunk of a nearby tree, leaving a palm print on the branch. It was rare for her to be so angry, "Do you think I haven't seen the news from the government?

Why don't you learn from the Modern Realm and push the blame to a temporary worker?

Why don't you just take ten consecutive Earthly Seats! "

"I'm very sorry!"

Although Onigumo was very polite when he apologized, his actions and dark expression didn't seem to be apologetic at all. He stared at Kanna, and it was as if countless ghostly flames from hell had appeared behind him. Every single ghostly flame opened their mouths and let out terrifying screams. The Archon of Hell didn't seem to notice these screams at all as he inched closer to Kanna with his lifeless face.

"If you need ten consecutive Earthly Seats, I'll do it right away!

You don't have to be polite with me! "

This cruel scene was enough to scare a child to tears. A thin layer of sweat appeared on Kanna Hyuga's forehead. She took two steps back and shook her head hesitantly, "That's not necessary …"

"Thank you for your understanding!

I thank you on behalf of all the jailers of hell! "

Without waiting for Kanai to finish, Ghost Lantern cut her off with a serious face, "Now, please let me use hell's specialty, the [Orthodoxy Mirror] to determine the contents of the contract between Hyuga and the other two."

The [Orthodoxy Mirror] was a specialty sold in hell. It was not expensive. Other than being a gift, it could also see the [Debt] that humans were carrying. For example, the [Debt] that had not been paid off, or the [Debt] that was caused by killing animals and plants, etc. The [Reward] that a monster was carrying under the contract could also be considered as [Debt], so it could also be shown by the [Orthodoxy Mirror].

Akashiji naturally did not know the identity of Ghost Lantern. He only thought that he was a helper that Kanai had found from somewhere or a shikigami that she had summoned. Huang Se, on the other hand, felt his legs go weak the moment he saw the old man. The smile on his face became extremely forced.

"Hahaha …" He laughed dryly, "Y-you want to look in the mirror?"

Kanai nodded and pulled Akashiji and Huang Se to stand in front of the huge [Orthodoxy Mirror] that Ghost Lantern took out.

Akashiji did not comment, but Huang Se stared at the mirror that was said to be a specialty of hell for a long time. When he realized that he could not see his own face in the mirror even if he stood in front of it, he gave up.

"I forgot to remind you," Ghost Lantern explained, "Those who have not been to hell will not be able to see the contents of the mirror. This is also one of the characteristics of hell's specialty."

"… Now that I think about it, this mirror is very scheming," Kanai, who had a serious personality, actually began to ponder. "If we buy the [Orthodoxy Mirror] as a specialty and give it to others, will people scratch their ears and cheeks because they can't see the contents of the mirror? Will they simply go to hell to play?"

"I see," Ghost Lantern clapped, "That's a good idea."

Huang Se and Akashiji were speechless.

Let's not talk about who would actually buy this mirror as a specialty and give it to others. The point is, who would be so stupid as to go to hell for this stupid mirror?!

"The point is … is this mirror not reliable?"

Gui Nu Red Leaf, who had been to hell before, frowned and stared at the contents of the contract displayed on Kanna Hyuga's body in disbelief.

"… [Payment] is indeed shoe cover, but what the hell is that [Payment]?!"

A long black snake was vaguely attached to Kanna's body. The snake's thick black torso was tightly wrapped around the girl's body. A blood-red contract was inscribed on its scales in ancient runes. The snake's head was coiled around Kanna's neck, hissing as it flicked its forked tongue. It seemed that if the Miko-sama didn't complete the contract, it would immediately inject venom into the girl's throat.

If one simply didn't look at the contents of the contract, the scene that appeared in the mirror would indeed make one's hair stand on end. But, Kanna and the others were rendered speechless when they saw the inscriptions on the snake's scales.

[In the name of shoe cover, the recipient must find the Mask of the Ghost from the game.]

[The most fun game in the world is Truth or Dare.]

[The number of lucky players in the game is ten. The rules are to follow the rules.]

[When jealousy and hatred arise, the Mask of the Ghost will appear.]

…

"Ghost Lantern -sama," Kanai could not help but turn her head and carefully ask, "May I ask if the temporary prison guard, Hannya, is she usually such a … such a sad and decadent artistic youth?"

Ghost Lantern was speechless.

*

Although the contract was a little tricky and the description was difficult to describe, Kanai and the others still found a lot of hints in it.

[… The recipient must find the Mask of the Ghost from the game.]

In other words, Kanai and the others who accepted the contract had to complete a certain game. When they completed the game, Hannya, who was supposed to be pressed against the ground by Ghost Lantern, would appear.

Seiji's second and third sentences hinted at Kanna's need to gather ten people in order to complete a truth-or-dare that was absolutely real and impossible to fake.

As for the last sentence …

"Jealousy?

What's that? "Ryota Hwang Se, the real winner in life, scratched his head in confusion.

"It's probably a childhood trauma, like this."

Ghost Lantern unexpectedly answered Huang Se kindly. "Thinking about it carefully, when Hannya was summoned to hell, it was indeed indicated that she was to go to the Scorching Hell.

Judging from her resentful look, she must have had a childhood trauma or a childhood trauma. Previously, during the interview, we specifically asked a reliable reporter to interview Hannya. "

Huang Se was speechless. "Is … Is that so …"

There was no way to sympathize with that guy. After all, he wrapped a snake around her without saying anything!

"… I even asked the TV station to broadcast Hannya's Childhood Trauma in eight chapters and sixteen small sections in one week at nine o 'clock in the morning primetime slot. Who knew that Hannya would actually do something like escaping from hell?

What a pity. I was in a hurry to rush to the modern world and didn't even have time to watch the first episode of Hannya's Childhood Trauma. "Ghost Lantern touched his chin with a look of pity.

"Of course, I'm definitely not using my position to take revenge on Hannya for being lazy for twenty years despite being paid to become a regular employee."

Everyone was speechless.

— So it's because of you?!

It's definitely because of you!!

Not only did you interview her about her childhood trauma, you even had the nerve to ask the TV station to broadcast it for a week!

It's basically a public execution!

Hannya only escaped from hell and didn't run to your house to die together with you. That's already very nice of her!!

"There's no point in talking about this now." The only person who could remain calm was Akashiji. Compared to Ibaraki who was itching to beat up Ghost Lantern, Akashiji had already begun to think about who he could trust in the school.

"Because there's no rule that requires humans, Hyuga's friends can also play the game."

Akashiji considered the number of people. "Mr. Ibaraki, Red Leaf, and … Mr. Ghost Lantern?"

Ghost Lantern nodded. "After all, it's my mistake. If I need help, it's my duty to help."

"Okay." Akashiji nodded. "Hyuga has four people. I can call Dahui, Peach Well, and Tetsuya … That's a total of nine people."

"As for the last one," Akashiji paused and looked up at Kanai. "Can Shintaro participate in the last one?"

Kanai heard this and trembled. She vaguely refused. "… No need. Isn't he resting?"

"Shintaro's injuries are minor. He should be fine now."

Akashiji smiled gently. His red eyes stared at Kanai meaningfully. "Besides, since Shintaro was injured by the monster called Hannya, isn't he most qualified to participate in this game and find the murderer?"