bookandnovel #146 - Section 146
#146 - Section 146
Just then, Yukinoshita Yukino's phone rang.
"I'll go out for a moment," Yukinoshita Yukino said to everyone, walking onto the balcony to answer the call.
A moment later.
Yukinoshita Yukino walked in with a frown.
Yukinoshita Haruno asked, "Little Yukino, what's wrong?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Hiratsuka Shizuka-sensei has disappeared. She hasn't been to class for three days."
Yukinoshita Haruno was shocked: "Shizuka-chan is missing? How did you find out? Could it be that Little Yukino actually has friends at school?"
"Sister!" Yukinoshita Yukino protested, "Even I have friends, you know. That was Yuiigahama on the phone, saying she hasn't seen Hiratsuka-sensei for many days and is a little worried."
Eriri said, "Could it be that she fell into the reverse world like me?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head: "That shouldn't be the case. The reverse world has a shielding effect. If she fell into the reverse world, how would Yukinoshita's friend still remember her?"
As for why everyone's presence wasn't affected during training, it was naturally because Lu Li hadn't closed the passage between the reverse world and reality.
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed: "In any case, I'll go take a look tomorrow."
Yukinoshita Haruno shook her head: "There's no need to wait until tomorrow. We should go now. The world is changing too fast, and urban legends are popping up everywhere. If we go late, Shizuka-chan might be in danger."
Yukinoshita Yukino nodded: "That's true. Then let's go."
Katou Megumi asked, "Do you need our help?"
"It's kind of you to offer, Megumi," Yukinoshita Yukino shook her head, "My sister and I will be fine. And if it really comes down to it, we still have God's authority, don't we?"
Katou Megumi nodded: "That's true. Then go early and come back early. If you encounter any problems, call God."
Kitagawa Marin raised her hand: "I want to go too. I haven't been to Chiba much yet!"
Yukinoshita Yukino, knowing her personality, said, "Then let's go together."
Kitagawa Marin was overjoyed and quickly followed.
The group of three left the Familia without another word, directly using teleportation. In an instant, the three of them appeared at Soubu High School in Chiba.
"Does Sister know where Shizuka-sensei lives?" Yukinoshita Yukino asked.
Yukinoshita Haruno nodded: "Of course."
The three concealed their presence and walked out of Soubu High School, heading towards Hiratsuka Shizuka's residence, led by Yukinoshita Haruno.
A moment later.
Yukinoshita Haruno stopped in front of a villa.
"Something's not right!"
Yukinoshita Haruno pointed at the villa, where weeds grew wildly, taller than a person, as if no one had lived there for years.
Among the weeds, Hiratsuka Shizuka's beloved car, an Aston Martin, looked like a used car, its paint peeling and its entire frame almost completely rusted.
If Yukinoshita Haruno wasn't very familiar with Hiratsuka Shizuka's car, she almost wouldn't have recognized it.
Kitagawa Marin: "Is this really the place? Judging by the looks of this car, it hasn't been maintained for ten years."
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed: "Something strange has clearly happened, Marin. I saw Shizuka-sensei driving this car not long ago!"
Yukinoshita Haruno nodded: "Not long ago, I even went drinking with Shizuka-chan. I definitely won't misremember this villa."
"Could it be the power of time?" Kitagawa Marin asked, somewhat frightened, "Can we solve this?"
Yukinoshita Haruno frowned: "Let's take a look first. Little Yukino, you guys stay outside. I'll go in and see. If I don't come out, report to God."
Yukinoshita Yukino nodded: "Okay."
She was very clear that the difference in strength between herself, Marin, and her sister wasn't that great. If her sister couldn't solve the problem, she certainly wouldn't be able to either.
Rather than risk it, it was better to directly ask for help from God.
Yukinoshita Haruno's expression turned serious as she pushed open the rusted iron gate and walked into the villa.
211. The Power of Time, Hiratsuka Shizuka's Encounter (1/5, Seeking Subscriptions)
After taking a few steps, the iron gate behind her suddenly creaked and crumbled into pieces.
Yukinoshita Yukino picked up a piece, gently pinched it, and felt like she was pinching a biscuit, easily crushing it into powder.
"Judging by the degree of rust on this iron gate, it couldn't have been done in a few years."
Kitagawa Marin also picked up a piece of debris, but before she could exert any force, the iron fragment turned into red dust.
"Could the abnormality in this place be related to the power of time?"
As she spoke, both of their hearts rose, and just as they were about to call out to Yukinoshita Haruno, they saw that the other party had already disappeared from view, entering the villa's residential area.
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed: "Let's wait a little longer."
Her sister had already gone in, so it was too late to call her back now.
Just as she was thinking this, she heard her phone ring. It was Yuigahama Yui calling.
"Yuigahama..."
"It's Yui!"
"Yui, are you coming too?"
"That's right," Yuigahama Yui's voice was crisp and her attitude firm, "Hiratsuka-sensei is usually very nice to me. If she's sick, I naturally have to visit her."
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at the villa in front of her and fell silent.
This was probably not just any illness!
After thinking about it, she told Yuigahama Yui the address.
Given Yuigahama Yui's personality, even if she didn't tell her the address, she would be able to find out.
At that time, if the problem here hadn't been resolved, wouldn't it be even more dangerous for her to come alone?
...
Inside the villa.
Yukinoshita Haruno felt her body gradually becoming heavier, as if someone was pressing her down.
"What is this?"
"Could it be some kind of evil spirit?"
Yukinoshita Haruno regretted not having asked God to grant her Miko's ability to see spirits.
It was her fault for usually fighting in the reverse world and forgetting about the evil spirits in reality. Without the ability to see them, she couldn't see them at all.
Seeing the situation was critical, Yukinoshita Haruno went straight to Hiratsuka Shizuka's bedroom.
Arriving at the door, she kicked it open, instantly turning the already rusted door into fragments.
Rushing into the room, her eyes scanned the area and quickly found Hiratsuka Shizuka.
However, Hiratsuka Shizuka looked rather miserable, lying in bed, her hair as white as frost, her appearance haggard, and her face covered in wrinkles, like an old woman in her seventies or eighties.
Hearing the commotion, Hiratsuka Shizuka struggled to open her eyes. Seeing Haruno, her voice was hoarse and low: "Haruno, run!"
"There's no time to say that now," Yukinoshita Haruno said with a serious expression, carefully picking up Hiratsuka Shizuka and rushing outside.
After saying that one sentence, Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to have exhausted her strength. Seeing that she wouldn't listen, she could only helplessly close her eyes and let her do as she pleased.
Yukinoshita Haruno walked with great strides, rushing out of the villa at an extremely fast speed.
"Shizuka-sensei?" Yukinoshita Yukino almost couldn't recognize Hiratsuka Shizuka, "What happened to you?"
Yukinoshita Haruno breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Let's not talk about that now. I'll treat Shizuka-chan first."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "I'll do it."
Stepping forward, she used her life authority. As the life authority appeared, Hiratsuka Shizuka, whose life was originally like a candle in the wind, became much more energetic.
Kitagawa Marin suddenly exclaimed: "Haruno-nee, is there a spider web in your hair?"
Yukinoshita Haruno came back to her senses and looked at her hair, only to see that many gray hairs had appeared in her black hair. She gently plucked one out.
"It's not a spider web, it's white hair."
Yukinoshita Yukino was shocked: "That's impossible. We now have a lifespan of a thousand years. How could we have white hair?"
Yukinoshita Haruno looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka and said, "Judging by Shizuka-chan's appearance, the abnormality here must be related to time. My lifespan of a thousand years has probably been lost a lot."
Hiratsuka Shizuka said in a weak voice: "Lifespan of a thousand years?"
Yukinoshita Haruno nodded: "I was fortunate enough to join God's Familia, so I had this kind of opportunity. Shizuka-chan, how do you feel now?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka raised her hand and said, "My body is very weak, even weaker than when I have a bad cold. It feels like I'm in my sixties or seventies."
Yukinoshita Haruno laughed: "As long as it doesn't continue to worsen, that's good. Once we see God, everything will be fine."
Kitagawa Marin raised her question: "But that's not right. Haruno-nee's lifespan of a thousand years isn't enough to be consumed, but Hiratsuka-sensei is an ordinary person. How is her lifespan enough? According to the passage of time, Hiratsuka-sensei would have turned to ashes long ago."
Yukinoshita Yukino pondered: "Perhaps the passage of time in this villa area isn't the same for different people...."
Yukinoshita Haruno: "I even suspect that this abnormality is intelligent. After entering the villa area, I felt pressure. It should be actively using its ability, not wanting me to rescue people."
Yukinoshita Yukino frowned: "If that's the case, then the problem is serious. Marin, call God. Sister, take everyone and leave."
Kitagawa Marin: "What about you?"
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed: "I have to wait here for someone, in case she enters the villa."
Just as she was speaking, she heard an energetic voice: "Yahallo, Yukino-chan, I'm here!"
Everyone turned around and saw a girl with a great figure, delicate features, and light peach-colored hair styled into a bun, jogging over.
Walking closer, her eyes fell on Yukinoshita Haruno and Kitagawa Marin.
"Hello, I'm Yukino-chan's friend, Yuigahama Yui." Yuigahama Yui greeted enthusiastically, then looked at the desolate villa area, "Is this Shizuka-sensei's house? It feels like no one has lived here for many years."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "There's a bit of a problem. In any case, it's very dangerous here. Let's leave quickly."
Yuigahama Yui didn't understand, her eyes fell on Hiratsuka Shizuka in Yukinoshita Haruno's arms, revealing a look of doubt: "Who is this old woman?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "She is Shizuka-sensei."
"Eh?" Yuigahama Yui protested, "Yukino-chan, I'm not an idiot. How could I believe that? This person looks a lot like Shizuka-sensei, but she's much older. I know, she must be Shizuka-sensei's mother or grandmother."
Hiratsuka Shizuka opened her eyes and said unhappily: "Yuigahama, I am your teacher."
Hearing the familiar voice, Yuigahama Yui was stunned.
"In just three days, how did Shizuka-sensei become like this?" Yuigahama Yui worried, "Could it be that she was heartbroken and her hair turned white overnight?"
Yukinoshita Yukino covered her face: "That's not it. Shizuka-sensei is carefree and wouldn't have her hair turn white overnight because of heartbreak. In short, this is a long story."
Hiratsuka Shizuka: "..."
Yuigahama Yui's eyes were filled with anticipation: "Yukino-chan, I'm very curious. What exactly is the reason? And you've been acting mysterious lately. Has something happened?"
212. Hourglass of Time, Fragments of Law (2/5, Seeking Subscriptions)
Just as she was speaking, she saw Kitagawa Marin put her hands together, her expression devout, and her body glowed.
Yuigahama Yui immediately shouted: "Eh? Eh!!! What is this?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "This seems to be a prayer technique. Marin, have you learned it?"
Yukinoshita Haruno: "It seems that after we go back, we should also learn it. Prayer techniques are much more useful than mobile phones."
Yuigahama Yui listened with a blank expression, not understanding.
Yukinoshita Yukino said: "You should have seen the recent online craze about angels descending and God appearing, right?"
"Mm." Yuigahama Yui was shocked, "Could it be that she's praying to God?!"
Yukinoshita Yukino nodded and was about to speak when she saw a figure already appearing not far away.
The person who came was naturally Lu Li.
Kitagawa Marin pounced over, hugged Lu Li's arm, and started chattering.