Chapter 16 Felt It Like Its Own (2)
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They use forbidden magic.
The one that Lict mentioned?
Yes. Humans can use magic too if they are taught. But learning forbidden magic is easier than learning spiritual magic that you and I use. That's why they prefer forbidden magic in haste.
Don't they know what would happen if they form the contract?
They do. But they don't care. Demons are manipulative and calculative. They offer wealth, fame, lust, that's all that human mind thrives on and it gets carried away.
Do humans believe in magic?
Most of them don't. At one point, they used to but their mindsets were changed by political leaders who wanted the magic by themselves and made the people believe that we don't exist. So for humans, you and I don't exist.
But they can see me.
Because you have high spiritual energy.
Can demigods form contracts with demons too?
Even gods can form contracts with demons.
What?!
But such deities are banished from heaven.
Why would a god need a demon's help?!
Maybe to become a god?
Wait for a second... Demons can help you be a god too?
Why not? But such rituals are only performed on lunar eclipses.
Why especially lunar eclipse?
Because demons become stronger on a lunar eclipse. They are a supernatural event. All the various worlds I told you about come closer to each other on a lunar eclipse and so possessions become easier for a demon.
Possessions as in taking over the bodies?
Yes.
Why would they do that?
To do something which they can't do without that body.
Like?
Killing someone close to that person.
How do you know if someone is possessed?
Their body develops dark patches on it and they give out an unpleasant aura.
Have you seen someone who is possessed? Akagi's phone rang and he looked at it. It was Mrs Winston, I'm sorry I'll have to take this. Today's lesson ends here. Learn it. You have school tomorrow so I will take the lesson in the evening.
Vierne began wrapping up the notes while Akagi stood before the window, looking at the pouring rain.
Yes, Mrs Winston.
I've got you some news. Mrs Winston told him as she sat into her office with two men before her.
Akagi pressed his temples, Okay.
The magic teacher, Mr Yalgi, died in a parade today.
Any substitute teacher?
Come to my office and we'll talk about it.
Right now?
Yes.
I don't want to. It's raining.
Come in your car.
Can't I just come tomorrow?
Well, you're not getting it. We have a guest. Didn't you want me to get an exorcist?
Akagi walked out of the library with his car keys.
Where are you going right now? Melissa met him in the way. But he didn't reply, he just got into the garage, sat in his car and left.
Is today's lesson over yet? Melissa peeped through the door.
Yes. Let's ask Lict to cook something. I'm very hungry.
Me too!
Akagi reached the school and barged inside the principal's office. His clothes were drenched and he was out of breath.
Oh Akagi, privet! Mrs Winston smiled with a cup of tea in her hands.
Privet, Akagi calmed down and looked at the two men sitting before her.
He realised it must be the exorcists,
Meet Akagi Scheczalier, he's a demigod representing time.
Zdravstvuyte. He bowed.
Zdravstvuyte. They said and got up.
I've heard about you, Mr Akagi. I am Aleksei Vasiliev. I'm twenty-two, a psychic demigod exorcist. And this is my star spirit and helper, Maks, the elite star of love tilted The leadership of love. I'm an alumnus of Escola, just like you. Mrs Winston told me you needed my help.
Yes, I do.
Why don't you have some tea? Mrs Winston suggested. Akagi removed his coat and sat on another chair, beside Aleksei.
Is it a ghoul or a demon? Aleksei asked.
It's a demon.
How can you be so sure?
Because I have seen it.
-To be continued
