Yayoi Hōzuki froze. It's a banner that constantly emits black aura, and he calls it the Human Emperor Banner? I'm not a genius, so don't lie to me.
Luo Guang didn't explain much. It didn't matter if it was the Human Emperor Banner or the Myriad Souls Banner; in his hands, it was the Human Emperor Banner. Although its power wasn't great, it had a very good targeted effect against spirits and the like.
Furthermore, two other items appeared in Luo Guang's hand. One was a snow-white skull, and the other was a wooden box. Since both had spiritual power and were related to evil spirits, they were also sucked in by the banner. The skull was the head of the S-rank evil spirit, the Self-Mutilation Child, from when she was alive. But now that she had been absorbed by Luo Guang's Human Emperor Banner, she was useless.
The appearance of the wooden box, however, confirmed Luo Guang's guess. Yayoi and Eiko came closer.
"What is that?"
Luo Guang opened the wooden box to reveal a withered, black mummified arm inside. Through this item, Luo Guang could immediately conclude that the S-rank evil spirit organization, the Body Snatchers, also existed in this world. In a world where even Ghouls could survive, they would also be able to live easily with their ability to possess bodies.
"The mastermind. This is the truth behind your mother's disappearance, Yayoi," Luo Guang said.
Hearing that, Yayoi's eyes widened instantly. She involuntarily clenched her small fists. The reason she had joined the spiritual exorcism team in the first place was that her parents had died because of an evil spirit, and their souls had been taken away. To find her mother's soul and give her peace, Yayoi had been trying to find any clues she could. But now, Luo Guang knew the truth?
Yayoi didn't ask how Luo Guang knew. The other party was connected to devil forces and had unimaginable power, so it was normal for him to know certain things.
"Big Brother, where is my mother now?"
"I don't know the exact location, but this arm is related to the organization that took your mother's soul. They're called the Body Snatchers. They used your mother's soul to nurture an embryo they were cultivating."
Luo Guang was referring to the Embryo of Dawn. He didn't know what the reason was, but after learning of this organization's existence, he had no desire to let them continue living. Compared to the Ghouls, the Body Snatchers were more dangerous and less rational. All of their actions were for the sake of murder and domination. Complete annihilation was their only destiny.
"What do you plan to do, Big Brother?" Yayoi noticed that Luo Guang's aura had grown colder.
"The mummified arm is a crucial factor in the resurrection of the Embryo of Dawn. They won't stand by and do nothing. Leave some information here, and they will find you by following the clues."
"Are you asking me to be bait?" Yayoi repeated.
"Yes. But my power alone is limited." As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Guang handed the small flag in his hand to Yayoi.
"You're giving me such a precious Sacred Gear?" The little loli was very surprised. But before she could express her gratitude, Luo Guang's next words cut her off.
"Don't overthink it. The Human Emperor Banner is bound to me. I'm just letting you use it for self-defense. If you can find their nest in the future, just inform me."
"Okay," Yayoi said, a little deflated. She had almost thought she could do whatever she wanted from now on. But borrowing it is fine. At least it can help.
"The Human Emperor Banner can be offered sacrifices of spirits to increase its power," Luo Guang said. He knew that Yayoi had many evil spirits sealed at her home that she had captured, and they weren't weak. If she could use them as a sacrifice for the banner, it would definitely give the Sacred Gear a significant boost. This was the payment he wanted.
"Eiko, come here. I'll get rid of your curse for you."
Hearing that, Eiko's expression froze, and then she nervously walked over to Luo Guang. The girl took off her glove. Compared to their first meeting, the white warts on her hand had become more numerous and denser over the past week. Luo Guang reached out and grabbed her hand. Eiko slightly struggled as she felt a headache.
Luo Guang used his senjutsu to examine the curse. It wasn't strong, but it was stubborn. However, it wasn't difficult for him now. He located the source of the curse and used his senjutsu to erase it from the root. The entire process took less than ten seconds. In an instant, the white warts on the girl's hand quickly withered and calcified, turning into dust that scattered away with a single rub.
Eiko stood frozen in place, feeling the normal sensation return to her hand. Yayoi stared at the girl's hands and then smiled. "Eiko-neechan, that's great. It won't hurt anymore." The little loli was filled with emotion, happy for Eiko and even more grateful to Luo Guang.
But just as she was about to mention the "price" she had to pay, two other magic circles lit up next to Luo Guang. Sona and Tsubaki, wearing the Kuoh Academy girls' uniform, appeared once again.