Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine-Chapter 192 ⟴ That’s Exactly Why I Should Go!

"You've got to be kidding. An entire earth dragon was placed into Tokyo's busy district!"

In the Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, a cooking school that nearly monopolized prestigious culinary families, the physically imposing Gin Dōjima sat in a spacious, bright office, staring in disbelief at the intelligence provided by Senzaemon.

As the General Head Chef of the Tōtsuki Resort and a member of the Board of Directors, his interests were deeply intertwined with Tōtsuki's.

What reassured Senzaemon was that Gin possessed talent for Jujutsu; though only a Grade 3 Sorcerer, he was still worthy of respect. Therefore, he hadn't concealed this visit to the Sankō Shrine and had immediately arranged for Gin to return to Tōtsuki to discuss their next steps.

"Although it's hard to believe, this is the power demonstrated by the Jujutsu Inspector General. You remember the Eastern European Mage Association, right?" Senzaemon stroked his white beard and asked gravely, sending Gin's thoughts drifting back to those days.

"I remember!" The man's expression darkened, but he didn't elaborate.

He had dealt with members of these Mage Associations before. At that time, he was one of the most outstanding talents at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, ruling over the golden age of Tōtsuki along with two others.

During an international culinary research trip, his reputation earned him an invitation from Eastern European forces to cook for members of their Mage Associations. When his dish wasn't quite to their liking, one of the members cracked his head open with an expensive wine bottle.

Though the injury wasn't severe, the insult was extreme, and he remembered it to this day — it even led him to become a Jujutsu Sorcerer. If he ever met that member again, he would... let the guy break two more bottles on his head!

There was no helping it — he was just an unremarkable Grade 3 Sorcerer without an Innate Technique or powerful backing. Even the Jujutsu World retreated when facing the Eastern European Mage Associations; even the Prime Minister bowed and scraped before them, let alone someone like him.

Senzaemon glanced at Gin's gloomy expression and said solemnly, "Last night, they disbanded."

Gin jerked his head up. These Mage Associations were a behemoth that dominated Eastern Europe with nearly absolute control! It was said they even had a Holy Knight in residence, possessing power that made both the Jujutsu and Onmyōji Worlds wary.

How could they suddenly disband? Could it be...

Senzaemon continued, "That's right, it's just as you're thinking. Because of the Sankō Shrine incident, the Jujutsu Inspector General became involved. Although the Mage Association's representatives claimed they didn't break the shrine's seal, the Copper-Black Cross and Bronze-Black Cross wouldn't listen to their explanations and joined forces to annihilate the Eastern European Magical Society."

{T/N: This Magic Society he's talking about possibly refers to the Seven Sisters from the Campione world, which are seven Mage Associations that control a lot of things.}

His calm words concealed a bloodthirsty aura.

Gin asked in confusion, "Copper-Black Cross? Bronze-Black Cross?"

"Mage Associations that rival or even surpass the Eastern European Magical Society, also following the ancient Demon King doctrine," Senzaemon explained.

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Gin was deeply shocked. Just for being involved with the Jujutsu Inspector General, they had suffered a joint extermination by other Mage Associations. If ordinary human forces or weaker powers offended this man, what devastating scenes would unfold?

He silently reviewed the documents. The destruction was massive, yet there were zero civilian fatalities and only some people injured. But even so, if this extreme power were aimed at causing unbridled slaughter, couldn't he end the world?

If this Inspector General managed to teleport tens of thousands of people away, couldn't it be said that he's capable of killing all of them in an instant?

"Then why did you call me back, Commander?" Gin finally brought the conversation back to its core.

Senzaemon placed his hands inside his wide sleeves, "I wanted to discuss with you whether we should send Erina to his side."

Gin looked astonished, but thinking carefully, it made sense. According to the information, the Inspector General was still attending Sōbu High School. But when it involved Erina, the decision became difficult.

After all, she was the Director's granddaughter. If anything went wrong, who could take responsibility, and who could bear the catastrophic consequences for the Nakiri family?

He was speechless, and his troubled expression made Senzaemon sigh in resignation.

He had anticipated this reaction, which was why he had consulted with Gin in the first place. Though only a Grade 3 Sorcerer, there was a possibility Gin might reach Grade 2 in the future. With the Jujutsu Inspector General's leadership, the Jujutsu World's status was rising, and naturally, the status of Jujutsu Sorcerers would increase accordingly.

"Let me do it!"

Before either man could finish speaking, the naturally white-haired Alice Nakiri burst through the office door, exclaiming excitedly.

Gin and Senzaemon were stunned.

The older man instinctively looked at the younger man — aren't you a Grade 3 Sorcerer? How could you let a young girl eavesdrop outside the door for so long without noticing? How is that any different from an ordinary person?

Gin was also embarrassed. Cursed Energy enhanced the body, but people's constitutions varied, as did the degree of enhancement. The enhancement process was passive, not active, and besides, his specialty was strength, not perception.

"Alice, do you know what you're saying? Even though that man doesn't seem to kill innocents, he still made a part of Tokyo desolate because someone casually offended him."

Senzaemon knew Alice too well; her impulsive personality might lead her to inadvertently offend the cold-natured Demon King. He deliberately used this title instead of Dragon King because he wanted to instill fear in his granddaughter!

"Of course I know! I saw that huge earth dragon with my own eyes!"

"And you still dare to go?"

"That's exactly why I should go!"

Alice's dream was to surpass her cousin Erina.

If she could win over the Dragon King, Erina's status compared to hers would be that of a servant, and she would definitely be able to taunt her properly. Senzaemon's words made her heart quiver, but she really didn't want to give up this opportunity.

Senzaemon and Gin exchanged helpless glances.

After hesitating for a moment, Gin said, "Well... shall we give it a try?"

Although these recent events in Tokyo indicated that this guy was extremely dangerous to those on his bad side, Gin had never heard of any casualties caused by him in the Chiba area.

In fact, the number of Cursed Spirits and Evil Spirits in Chiba had been decreasing, making it safer than the bustling Tokyo area. Recently, many prestigious culinary families had been buying land in Chiba, causing property prices there to skyrocket.

"Let's give it a try then." Senzaemon didn't want to place all the pressure on Erina either.

Since Alice wanted to try, they might as well let her.

Even if he deliberately tried to stop her, this girl would find a way to escape. Rather than that, it was better to let go and let her try.

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