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Chapter 4

Y/N: I could try calling for support from my friends but even then, I would only make them die a second time in front of my eyes, I don't think I'm ready for that.

Koishi: ...You even have a big disadvantage with your fatigue and curse.

Y/N: It reduces it to 11.7 or 12 if you want to be more approximate. A good punch would be able to kill me I'm afraid.

Koishi: ...

The youkai looked down at her own hands and fell silent, the one that would soon fight taking a second look at his future opponent. He knew that it was already over before the fight even began, that person had the advantage. The both of them were their own thoughts, forming a plan on their own as well.

Y/N: Maybe this could work...

He mumbled under his breath and glanced at the massive library behind him. Inside this place, he had endless knowledge, surely there must be something that would give him the upper hand in the fight.

Koishi: Are you going to face her alone?

She asked without even giving him a glance, her eyes vacantly staring at the books in front of her. Y/N was the one to look at her but refrained himself from saying anything back to her, an answer not needed.

Koishi: ...I see.

She knew the answer as well, even her foggy mind could perceive the obvious. She stood up, moved the chair back in its place and finally faced the librarian that will be risking his life to defend this place.

Koishi: Maybe we can do something about that curse!

Y/N: Huh?

Koishi: I know someone who can!

Y/N: You want me to trust you? What tells me that you aren't lying?

Koishi: ...You can't, I'm just telling you that.

Y/N: I guess you're right, I don't have to believe you.

Koishi: So, do you want to get rid of that curse?

Y/N: Considering that it would increase my health from 10% of the 25% of my original power, it would go from 12 to 117.

He squinted his eyes and tried to determine if it was worth the risk of getting killed once he took a step outside. He knew nothing of the world on the other side of the room and if people are as strong as that Mokou was a common thing, he would be in deep problem.

Y/N: Say, are people like that future guest common outside?

Koishi: Common? Hm... it depends, some are really strong while some are less. However, they still have an advantage against humans.

Y/N: That's bad then, maybe it was for the best that we remained hidden here.

Koishi: Didn't you say that you couldn't leave even if you wanted to?

Y/N: That's also true.

The librarian took the possibilities into consideration and knowing that his and Fujiwara no Mokou's path will cross eventually, he had to take all chances on his side. Slowly but surely, he nodded back to the one standing beside him.

Y/N: I'll take that chance.

Koishi: Really?!

Y/N: Why the surprise? I know that I have to fight her, might as well have a small chance of victory than a predetermined defeat.

Koishi: Then we should-

Y/N: But I have to go get something first.

He stood up and hurried inside the maze that this place was, leaving the girl to herself. With nothing else to do, she simply waited for the man to come back. Not long afterwards, he emerged back from the bookshelves but instead of his usual outfit, he was wearing a black trenchcoat with red outlines and a small add to it to cover his neck with the exception of the front, black pants with a black suit under the coat with crimson lines and to complete his new look, a sheathed sword was by his side.