Chapter 1161: Kousaka Sayaka
Using spellcraft to alter the impressions of those around her, Kousaka Sayaka successfully rode the tram to the West District while carrying a 180cm-tall boy, disembarking at a stop called Rokugouzaka.
This was a tranquil town with sparse pedestrian traffic.
On this island of skyscrapers called Itogami City, this area was filled with red-brick low-rises, stained glass, and old-fashioned signs, giving off a distinct rural Japanese vibe that stood in stark contrast to the high-tech image the island represented.
"Perfect, there's an inn right here."
Spotting an inn at the corner, Kousaka Sayaka breathed a sigh of relief.
Then she carried the boy inside, completely ignoring the prominent "Love Hotel" sign at the entrance.
"Welcome!"
With the proprietress's assistance, Sayaka booked a room.
"Wahhh! Wh-what is all this?!"
The moment she entered the room, Sayaka was startled by the heart-patterned bed, pink lighting, and strange toys.
Her face flushed crimson as she tossed the boy onto the bed before fleeing the room as if escaping.
Even after leaving the hotel, the room's pink lighting continued to linger in her mind, making her feel her body temperature rising and her heartbeat uncontrollably quickening.
Though she couldn't see her own face, she knew she must look utterly embarrassed!
Her first time entering a love hotel in her life, and it had to be under such circumstances!
"Excuse me!"
It took quite some time for her to compose herself before she entered what appeared to be an antique shop dealing in old furniture nearby.
The moment she stepped through the entrance, everything behind her was completely cut off.
This was a barrier enveloping the shop, used to ward off ordinary people and block sounds and unnatural phenomena from within.
"Oh, if it isn't Sayaka?"
A completely black cat leaped out, appearing before her.
"Haven't you been performing VIP protection duties on the mainland? What brings you to this Demon Sanctuary?"
Then the black cat spoke in human language, with an air of aged authority.
This scene that would startle ordinary people didn't faze Sayaka in the slightest.
She even bowed respectfully to the black cat.
"It's been too long, Master! I hope you've been well?"
"Even if you die, I won't."
The black cat lounged comfortably, uttering words that felt quite offensive.
"Skip the formalities. You're here on a mission too, I presume?"
"Yes, Master."
Sayaka stood ramrod straight, as if daring not show the slightest disrespect.
She lifted the other violin case she had been carrying all along.
"I've been ordered by the Three Saints of the Lion King Organization to deliver the contents here to Itogami City."
"What's inside?"
"Well... I don't know either."
Sayaka shook her head.
Even she, as the courier, hadn't been told what was inside.
"That confidential?"
The black cat regarded the violin case with interest, but soon lost curiosity.
"The seals on the case appear to be the Three Saints' handiwork... Never mind, this old cat won't interfere with the Lion King Organization's administrative matters. That was part of the agreement when joining the organization. You'll have to deliver it to its destination yourself."
"Yes, I will."
Sayaka paused for a moment.
"What is it? Is there something else?"
The black cat noticed her unusual hesitation and narrowed its emerald eyes.
"Yes, actually I have another secret mission this time."
Kousaka Sayaka's expression turned serious.
To be precise, transporting the instrument case was merely incidental—this secret mission was the primary objective!
"Master, have you heard the rumors about the Fourth True Ancestor?"
The moment the title "Fourth True Ancestor" was spoken, an inexplicable weight filled the air, freezing the atmosphere.
"What, are you testing this old one?"
"No, no, how would I dare!"
Seeing the black cat's radiant smile, Sayaka shuddered violently.
"It's just that before my departure, I was ordered by the Three Saints to investigate the rumors of the Fourth True Ancestor appearing on Itogami Island, so I wanted to know if Master had heard anything about it!"
As if recalling a terrible memory, she spilled everything in one breath.
"So that's why you asked. I thought there might be some fun in store."
The black cat lowered its head in disappointment.
"Heh, heh..."
Kousaka Sayaka's lips twitched.
"Then, Master, about the rumors of the Fourth True Ancestor—"
"They exist."
"Just as I thought? Then we must quickly dispel those rumors to prevent panic."
"That's not what I meant."
"?"
"What I mean is—"
The black cat crouched by the entrance, its gleaming green eyes sending an inexplicable shiver down one's spine.
"The Fourth True Ancestor themselves is right here on this Itogami Island."
"What?!"
Kousaka Sayaka nearly jumped in shock.
The Fourth True Ancestor is on this island?
What kind of international joke is this!
To this day, every country in the world holds a deep-seated fear of True Ancestors.
This is not only because the three great True Ancestors each rule their own Empires of the Night, but also because their fearsome reputations were earned through genuine slaughter!
Decades ago, to establish equal coexistence between demons and humans, the First True Ancestor wreaked havoc across Europe, destroying over a dozen countries, slaughtering hundreds of millions of humans, piling up mountains of corpses, and terrifying the entire world before finally establishing the peace treaty between humans and demons—the "Sanctuary Treaty"!
To put it bluntly, every True Ancestor is akin to a natural disaster!
They are far beyond what one or two countries could ever hope to resist.
The current United Nations Supreme Council is composed of the three permanent member states governed by the three great True Ancestors, along with nine non-permanent member states. This alone demonstrates the terrifying status True Ancestors hold worldwide!
They are openly acknowledged as global superpowers!
And now, the legendary Fourth True Ancestor has suddenly appeared on Itogami Island?
At a time when international relations are stabilizing, they've emerged within Japan's territory?
This information was so shocking that Kousaka Sayaka didn't even have the strength to groan.
"Master, can this information really be confirmed with certainty?"
But she still clung to a sliver of hope—perhaps the Master was just teasing her?
When people live long enough, they tend to seek amusement.
And the Master was exactly that kind of person!
"Of course. Because half a year ago, I personally witnessed the Fourth True Ancestor in battle. Does that answer satisfy you?"
But the Master's words successfully shattered the delusional hope in her mind.
It's over.
The Master is serious!
The Fourth True Ancestor is really on this island!
"Where is it!"
Kousaka Sayaka took a deep breath.
"Where is that Fourth True Ancestor now?"
Whether out of duty or a sense of responsibility, she had to uncover the true identity of the Fourth True Ancestor and gather all kinds of information!
Leaving such a natural disaster unchecked, it wouldn't be surprising if the entire nation of Japan were to disappear at any moment!
"I don't know."
The black cat shook its head bluntly.
"Eh..."
Sayaka's shoulders slumped, her face filled with helplessness.