21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 683 - 679: Magic (Please subscribe, seeking monthly tickets)

If she couldn't figure it out, then she would think while taking action!

While she didn't know what Chen Yu was up to, from all the current signs, it seemed that Chen Yu wanted Minami and Inomata Naoki to meet.

That being the case, she just needed to prevent their meeting, which was precisely the mission of Kusanagi Ritsuko and her action teams.

Inomata Naoki was now at Haneda Airport, and even by subway, it would take about 50 minutes to get to Shibuya. It was a duration neither long nor short, but if it was just about creating a temporary accident to prevent him from meeting Minami, it would be enough.

However... Kusanagi Ritsuko thought of Chen Yu, a Human Demi-God with unknown abilities to her.

The experience from yesterday, where the mere gaze of the opponent almost killed her, told Kusanagi Ritsuko that the power of a Demigod was not to be underestimated.

She had to be on her guard with utmost caution, wary of the methods Chen Yu might employ.

For this reason, Kusanagi Ritsuko didn't hesitate to use a little trick up her sleeve.

Just as she saw Minami and Kohinata Kaori walk into a fashion store through her binoculars, Kusanagi Ritsuko's phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated.

Without any change in expression, she took it out and saw a text message, "The cake is purchased, waiting for you to light the candles."

Seeing this text message, a trace of relief crossed Kusanagi Ritsuko's eyes. She discreetly put her phone away and resumed surveillance on Minami as she picked out clothes.

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Although Kusanagi Ritsuko was extremely vigilant and guarded against Chen Yu, the reality was that a Demigod had too many ways to influence two mere mortals.

On the chessboard in front of Chen Yu, the black King still stood alone in the center, facing Chen Yu. On either side of the King, the two black Queens were now closer to the King than before.

On the left of the black Queen stood a black Knight, and behind the right Queen was a black Bishop, while directly facing the King there was a white Chariot. However, the Chariot was positioned on the edge of the board, and although it could attack the King, it could not prevent the two black Queens from approaching the King.

At that moment, the previously corner-occupying Bishop and Knight had moved forward one step, just stopping at a position where they could capture the white Chariot, and the black Chariot had also advanced one step towards the King.

"Let's see what you're capable of," Chen Yu said, looking at the white Chariot on the chessboard, and then picked up a black Pawn from the side, placing it in front of the white Chariot, blocking its way.

As the black Pawn landed on the board, a street magician in Shibuya also began his street magic show.

The magician started by taking out a deck of cards and using various fancy shuffles to attract passersby. Once enough spectators had gathered, he began his performance.

Although the magician's performance was impressive, the magic he played were all well-known, and while he earned applause, it did not seem particularly miraculous to the audience.

This magician seemed to realize this point as well, so he deliberately feigned a thoughtful look, then as if he had an epiphany, grabbed his suitcase from the side, placed it by his feet, and after opening it, took out a black curtain.

"The next performance requires the assistance of two members of the audience. May I ask if there are two volunteers willing to come up and assist me?" The magician looked towards the gathered crowd, extending his invitation to them.

While there were many hands raised in response to the magician's invitation, he did not seem quite satisfied with these volunteers and kept on selecting.

Not until he saw Minami and Kohinata Kaori squeezing their way through the crowd did he address them, "You two ladies who just arrived, would you be willing to be my assistants and help me with this magic trick?"

"Us?" Minami and Kohinata Kaori exchanged glances. They had only just pushed through to this swarm of people, not expecting to become the subjects of the magician's invitation.

While Minami was still considering it, Kohinata Kaori, eager to try, persuaded her, "Let's do it, Minami! I've never been an assistant to a magician before! It's just for fun! It's all just magic, after all."

"Well... alright," Minami conceded after hearing Kohinata Kaori's words, having thought it over she agreed, in fact, she was also somewhat keen to participate.

Seeing that Minami and Kohinata Kaori had agreed, the magician immediately showed a pleased expression. After gesturing for the other spectators to applaud, he then led Minami and Kohinata Kaori to his suitcase.

"This magic trick is very simple. Miss, please help by holding this black curtain," the magician handed the black curtain to Kohinata Kaori and explained to her what she needed to do shortly: "Your friend needs to stand in this suitcase, and then you will cover her and the suitcase with the curtain, alright?"

"Alright, but what is this for?" While agreeing, Kohinata Kaori also curiously asked the magician the question that the other spectators were wondering about.

"Once you cover your friend and the suitcase with the curtain, I will count down from three, and once I finish, you'll let go of the curtain, and your friend will be transported by this magical suitcase to another suitcase I placed elsewhere in Tokyo this morning," the magician confidently claimed, but obviously neither the audience nor Kohinata Kaori believed he could accomplish such a miraculous feat.

However, the magician did not elaborate further, and seeing that Kohinata Kaori and Minami both understood their respective roles and were assured being transported elsewhere was not an issue, the magic began.

Minami stepped into the suitcase and then crouched down. Kohinata Kaori draped the curtain over her, holding it up with her hands.

"Three, two, one!" The magician counted down.

Kohinata Kaori released the curtain, which fell to the ground, and inside, there was no one to be seen.