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In the scene, the empty office contains only the monster and a strange golden glow. The monster appears to be a mummified corpse bound to a huge wooden wheel, its body wrapped in hemp ropes, which greatly restricts its movements, yet it continues to kneel and worship the glow.
The mummified corpse was engulfed in a never-ending flame, yet neither the wooden cartwheel nor the hemp rope showed any signs of being burned.
Seeing this bizarre scene, the two were stunned for a moment. Then, as if she had thought of something, Ringo Shinzen said, "This should be Taira no Masakado's last general... Rin-yūdō?"
The Wheel Nyūdō is a legendary monster bound to a wheel, which rolls it forward. It is extremely cruel and enjoys killing women and children.
However, the legendary Wheel Nyūdō only has a huge head tied to a wheel, and it is not said that its body is covered in flames, which is obviously different from the legend.
Huaiyin took a look, but of course she couldn't figure out anything at this point. She could only say that this monster was quite... quite naked.
After all, compared to the eerie, skinny Siren Head or the strong, burly Blue Oni, the appearance of the Wheel Nyūdō is indeed quite ordinary.
Huaiyin hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sister Ringo, do you think we have a chance to get that guy to detonate the biogas digester?"
Ringo Shinzen frowned and said, "Uh, he won't listen to us, how is that possible?"
Of course, Huaiyin could use her clone, the candy bean, to lure the Wheel of Fortune into doing these things, but she still had the same concern from the beginning: she didn't want Shinzen Ringo to know that the candy bean person was related to her.
After thinking for a moment, Huaiyin came up with a new idea: "Ringo-neechan, you see, our goal is to do something big, right? There's no one else here except that Wheel Monk, so even if we blow up the biogas digester, it won't make any difference, will it?"
Ringo Shinzen nodded. If the explosion here didn't hit a single monster, it would be a huge loss, and the two girls would have to risk being covered in excrement.
“So, why don’t we go to Wheely Path first and try to find any clues?” Huaiyin pointed to the ball of light that Wheely Path was kneeling in worship on the screen: “Look at his appearance, that ball of light might be something very important.”
"But wouldn't it be too dangerous?" Ringo Shinzen hesitated. "That's one of Taira no Masakado's generals. If the two of us go and he finds out, it'll be a fierce battle, won't it?"
Huaiyin raised the knife in her hand, her eyes darting around for a moment.
"Grandpa, do we have a chance of winning?"
"...Yes, you are right now."
"Even if you fail, you can use your clone candy to save the day, don't worry."
Huaiyin nodded, her eyes hardening, and said to Ringo, "Ringo-neechan, don't worry, we can win! I'm confident I can beat him!"
Ringo Shinzen was clearly somewhat suspicious, but considering that Kawana was that person's sister, she decided to believe her.
After all, Mr. Ren's fighting prowess cannot be measured by common sense, so there's no reason why this younger sister in front of him should be any less capable.
Ringo nodded, then noted down the location of the Wheel of Fortune, and said, "Let's go now!"
The two left the control room and walked through the second-floor overpass. The glass on both sides of the corridor was smashed, and cold air was blowing in.
You can't see what's happening on the bridge from here, but you can see the people gathered on both banks. At the same time, the wind is howling, and the cold wind carries moisture as if it's going to rain. You can see garbage bags and other trash being swept into the sky, and the turbulent air currents in the sky are thus revealed.
“What strange weather,” Ringo Shinzen said.
The two exchanged a glance, wasting no time, and continued toward the Wheel of Fortune.
Chapter 107 Facing the Wheel of Fortune
The location of the Wheel of Fortune was on the third floor of the office building. As the two walked, they became increasingly horrified.
Everywhere they went was covered in blood. The two even found a pile of human bones in a corner of the stairwell. The bones exuded a vengeful and foul smell, and someone had even urinated on them, which infuriated the two.
"These are all living people... eaten by them? In this day and age, there are still man-eating monsters?"
"After eating, I even... vomited! That's so disgusting!"
Compared to Ringo Shinzen, Kaion evoked more of a sense of shock and anger.
During the incident at the abandoned mental hospital, she did not directly witness the scene of countless cages imprisoning living people in the basement, so her understanding of the brutality of evil spirits was not deep. In the past, Dou Tang had always taken action and resolved the situation immediately.
But seeing this scene now, she recalled the deepest fear and anger buried in her heart.
Yes, his parents and his former brother also died in the same way, cruelly killed by evil spirits. If Ren Doutang hadn't suddenly descended into Kiryu Doutang's body, he might have ended up like this pile of skeletons!
The skeletons lay in a pool of dried blood and foul filth, their empty eye sockets facing outwards, smeared with nauseating excrement. Even in death, they were to be humiliated by those evil spirits.
Huaiyin didn't know if Taira no Masakado, who was once human, knew this.
She was shocked to see her own subordinates doing such things, but she suddenly realized that the evil spirits under Taira no Masakado's command truly fit Huaiyin's definition of pure evil. Those evil spirits weren't just living for survival; as Dou Tang had once said, this city allowed anyone to live in any form, the cost of living was extremely low, and even the homeless could find a place in this city. A materially abundant modern city is undoubtedly tolerant.
But some people are not content with simply "living." Those who take the precious sugar pills are like that, and so is the evil spirit that commits such atrocities before our eyes. Such people...
An unnamed rage kept stirring Huaiyin's heartstrings. Her anger surged into her brain, her face turned slightly red, and she gritted her teeth and said, "They all deserve to die."
“You’re right, Huaiyin.”
Ringo Shinzen let out a long breath and squeezed Kaion's shoulder.
The two composed themselves and continued on to the third floor where the Wheel of Fortune was located.
The stairwell door on the third floor was ajar. The two stopped at the door. Huaiyin adjusted his breathing, placed his hand on the hilt of the long sword on his back, and slowly pushed the door open with his left hand without making a sound.
The kneeling Wheely Dhyana appeared before them.
And the things that the Wheel Monk worshipped also came into view.
The object that appeared as a blurry golden yellow in the surveillance footage, radiating endless light, was actually... a crown floating in the sky.
Huaiyin's eyes widened immediately.
crown……?!
The Wheel of Fortune is worshipping a crown?! What's going on?
Or is it that the crown needs to be worshipped?
Ringo Shinzen, who was behind them, also saw this scene and was somewhat surprised. However, it was clearly the first time she had seen something like a crown. She covered her mouth and poked Ayane's shoulder.
Huaiyin looked at her and nodded, then quietly took a step forward, her right hand nervously gripping the hilt of the knife.
The Wheel Nyūdō before him did not react at all, still kneeling on the ground, the huge wheel was tied to his back with hemp rope. The monster, which was now just a skeleton, had no harmonious aura like that of Ejima Iya. Only the raging flames could be felt as violent and eerie.
He muttered something to himself, and the two of them clearly heard what he was saying.
"What arises from the mind is inherently complete. Of all desires, this sincerity is the only true one..."
The two did not understand what Lunrudo was chanting; it did not seem to be scripture, but rather some prayers he had come up with himself.
Ringo Shinzen took out some talismans and secretly stuck them on her fists and shoes.
The Shinsen family is a family that specializes in exorcising demons, but their most important skill is not martial arts, but rather the art of drawing talismans and creating barriers. They can strengthen different parts of the body by using various types of talisman paper.
For example, when Ryuuichi Shinzen was young, he used talismans to strengthen his liver, and he won a drinking contest against his boss. He even boasted about this to Iya Ejima.
At this time, Ringo Shinzen used two kinds of talismans, one for strengthening her arms and the other for strengthening her legs.
The talisman on the hand is called "Great Catfish Dragon God Moves", and it is divided into two parts: "Great Catfish" and "Dragon God Moves".
The term "大猫" (Ootengu) refers to a giant catfish in mythology that carries the Japanese islands on its back. Legend has it that the slightest movement of this giant catfish would cause the earth to tremble and trigger an earthquake. This belief dates back to the Edo period.
The theory of "dragon god movement" originates from the Muromachi period. The Onmyōdō religion of the Muromachi period absorbed the theories of Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism, explaining the causes of earthquakes in several ways. "Dragon god movement" is one of these theories, which states that the dragon god who has lived underground for a long time will cause an earthquake when he wants to breathe and come to the surface. To this day, various places in Japan still retain landscapes or place names such as "dragon mouth" and "dragon cave". Shrines and temples also set up special "dragon caves" to show respect for the dragon god.
This talisman has only one purpose: to borrow power. It is said to be able to borrow the power of an earthquake, which can greatly enhance the caster's power.
The talisman on the feet reads "Bamboo grows and stone is used to suppress evil spirits".
The name "Chikubu" refers to Chikubu Island, a famous religious site in Shiga Prefecture, floating on Lake Biwa. The Chikubu Island faith existed from the Muromachi period and reached its peak in the Edo period.
In the Chikubu Island faith, Chikubu Island is the core of Japan. Beneath Chikubu Island lies a pillar and foundation that stabilizes the entire country; this pillar is called "Yōishi" (要石).
The function of "Bamboo Life Stone Suppressor" is extremely simple: it allows the caster to stand upright and gain the power to remain unshaken and unaffected in their movements. In other words, after Ringo Shinzen applies this talisman, she will almost never trip over it or lose her balance due to any force.
Of course, the effects of these two talismans are limited. At least they will not be effective against Dou Tang's level of power, because Dou Tang has the blessing of the crown, and the power of moving the crown is [moving mountains and filling seas].
Seeing that Ringo Shinzen was ready, Kaion also silently drew her longsword.
At that moment, Wheel Nyūdō suddenly sighed.
He then said, "Such a fresh and tender scent of living people, two young girls, it's like dinner delivered right to my door... I never expected to receive such a great gift while staying here."
Discovered? !
Without further hesitation, the two women, including Huaiyin, stomped on the ground and transformed into a streak of light, brandishing their long swords as they charged toward the Wheel Monk.
However, Ringo Shinzen arrived first despite being behind. The ground beneath her feet shattered with a crash as she stomped forward, and she charged forward like lightning, instantly surpassing Kaion and throwing a punch at the core of the wooden wheel of the Wheel of the Wheel!
I slacked off for a day at the beginning of the month, and that was it.
It's the beginning of the month, let's start by doing some research for a day.
Min
The honeymoon period is over, and the cyberpunk series can continue. That's great, all good things.
After the main storyline of this chapter concludes, the focus of the next chapter will shift to the Crown game itself and the interactions between the various characters.
Hmm... it would be interesting if the two younger sisters bumped into each other.
The truth behind the Crown Game, the Crown of Huaiyin, and a series of other major settings will gradually unfold.
Many of the doubts and pitfalls that were previously uncovered will gradually be revealed.
Thank you all for your support; it's my honor. I will do my best to repay you with wonderful stories.
Chapter 108 Huaiyin's Transcendence
Before Rin-yūdō could even turn around, he was struck squarely in the back by the punch, staggering forward and falling onto the crown.
Before he could regain his footing, Huaiyin's slash arrived, the powerful blow knocking him to the ground, leaving a clear knife mark on the wooden wheel.
The next moment, Huaiyin continued to swing his sword, the sharp long blade repeatedly slashing at the wheels of the Wheely Road, carving deep furrows into them.
Wheelyūdō reacted, his body suddenly stretched out, and the hemp rope binding the wheel began to tremble as if it were alive, lashing out at Kōon. Kōon had no choice but to take a few steps back, remaining as vigilant as Ringo Kōzen.
Before we fully understand the true abilities and techniques of the Wheel of Fortune, it's best to be cautious. Successfully launching a sneak attack is already a good thing.
It's just... looking at those knife marks on the wheels, it feels like they're not very effective. Is it only by cutting the frame of the wheel that you can cause damage?
Ringo Shinzen looked at her hand with considerable surprise. The talisman was emitting a faint glow, but even with the added power, it still couldn't destroy the wheel in one blow. It seemed that the strength of the Wheel Nyūdō's body was beyond their imagination.
Wheelyūdō slowly turned around, and the illusory crown behind him merged into his body. His skeletal body began to grow black flesh, eventually transforming it into an ugly and grotesque desiccated corpse.
The limbs of the Wheel Nyūdō were twisted and bound into bizarre shapes by hemp ropes, and in some places they even merged with the wheel, like a serious criminal who had been tortured.
Those strands of pitch-black flesh writhed like dense maggots, slowly enveloping the entire skeleton's body, turning it into a desiccated corpse, while flames spread along with it.
Rin-yūdō's voice became hoarse and rough, and the charred, rotten flesh in his throat trembled uncontrollably. He whispered, "You're not bad. You're exorcists, aren't you? You sneaked in at this time... No sportsmanship."
Huaiyin scratched her nose, still seething with anger, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "You've eaten people here, haven't you?"
Wheely Descent clearly understood what she meant, letting out a chilling sneer before saying, "Want to be a champion of justice? Hmm?"
Huaiyin's face darkened completely, and he said coldly, "You deserve to die."
With his arms bound by rope, Wanyūdō managed to lift them and burst into laughter: "I never tire of seeing an exorcist so indignant, especially a young girl like you."
"Full of enthusiasm, believing they can change the world, fond of showing off, and thinking they're doing the right thing... Do they think this is still the Heian period?"
Even though his face was covered in dried, fleshy strands, one could still see the mockery of Rin-yūdō.
Huaiyin raised the long sword, but it was held with one hand, the tip of the sword pointing directly at the Wheel of Life.
"Then what are you? You're a monster who still eats people in this day and age. Do you think you're something special? You're just a piece of trash who can only show off by attaching yourself to Taira no Masakado."
The air was filled with a pungent, burning smell, and the flames on Lun Yudao's body grew even more intense, with scorching heat waves hitting you in the face.
Wheel Monk seemed furious and shouted, "You're all courting death!"
After saying that, he suddenly shrank his limbs, and his whole body turned into a skeleton attached to the wooden wheel. The burning wooden wheel started to roll on its own, rushing towards the two of them with countless wildly flying ropes.
The Wheel of Fortune approached fiercely, and Huaiyin immediately dodged to the side, using her long sword to deflect the sweeping rope.
Ringo Shinzen's method was even more direct. After dodging the attack by stomping heavily on the ground, she reached out and caught the ropes that were tangling around her. With a strong force, the talisman shone brightly.
With her feet leaving marks on the ground, the petite Ringo Shinzen grabbed the rope with her hands, thus restricting the Wheel Nyūdō's movement.
Wheely Descent was somewhat surprised, and his face contorted with rage as he said, "You bastard, how dare you!"
He had barely turned his head when Huaiyin rushed forward and slashed at Lunyūdō's neck with his sword.
Wheelyom quickly turned around, leaving a semi-circular charred mark on the ground as the wooden wheel spun half a circle around the Ringo Shinzen.
But soon, the scalding hot rope forced Ringo Shinzen to let go. The Wheely Path creaked as it rubbed against the ground, wobbled around the open space, and then charged toward the two of them again.
Seeing this, Huaiyin shouted, "Get out! Let's go!"
Ringo Shinzen nodded, turned and rushed out of the room without hesitation.
Huaiyin moved towards the door, but was caught up by the Wheel Druid behind her. Several ropes flew into the air and struck Huaiyin.
Huaiyin took a deep breath, slightly bent her legs, and suddenly sprang into the air, flipping herself up like a swallow soaring through the sky. As she turned, she swung her long sword, which transformed into a silver flash, deflecting the ropes. She then soared through the doorway and continued her aerial ascent down the stairs.
It looked as if it had taken flight.