Chapter 4, Deep in the Park

Eri. The calm voice of Kitagawa Temple echoed in my ears

Cold

Spirits can be both good and bad. Spirits that do not harbor strong resentment before death are considered ordinary spiritual entities and will not cause excessive harm to the human body. There are even some, like Kenichi Kitagawa, who accompany individuals as guardian spirits.

Beichuan Temple itself has a relatively calm disposition, and naturally, it would not be concerned about such matters

That guy from Beichuan Temple

The lake park remains the same lake park, unchanged by the comings and goings of Beichuan Temple

A sudden leap of the heart at Beichuan Temple, gazing into the distance

The dampness and cold of the frozen lake enveloped Hoshino Nana, causing her originally rosy lips to visibly pale and turn purple

Beichuan Eri suddenly came to her senses and was shocked to find herself in her current location, breaking out in a cold sweat all over

Swaying arms

Nothing is visible

And just as Beichuan Temple entered without uttering a word.

Beichuan Eri nodded absentmindedly, allowing Beichuan Temple to pull her hand as they walked towards the shrine

Upon considering this, he promptly took a decisive step forward and walked towards the depths of the lake park

Such intense resentment must indicate the presence of something in the Lake Park

Unbeknownst to her, the mist rising from the pale lake had already enveloped her

A muffled sound emanated from deep within the park, followed by the heavy thud of a body falling onto a mat.

Gazing deeply

Beichuan Temple took a deep breath, and a wisp of pitch-black air flashed through his eyes

I understand. Beichuan Eri obediently responded, but the worry in her eyes could not be dispelled no matter what.

What is going on

Swaying in the cold wind, like shrubs and grass clusters

She is standing by the lake embankment, and just one more step forward would bring her to the eerily misty waters of the lake

What concerns might an adult have about what happens in a high school?

Beichuan Eri wanted to get closer and observe carefully

Let us go and pay our respects

Unbeknownst to her, she had already stepped into the lake, with half of her thigh submerged in the cold, chilling water.

Hoshino Nana tightly gripped the makeup mirror in her hand, seething with anger.

This is the only way to survive

After visiting the Beichuan Temple, he returned to the Lakeside Park, as he still had matters to investigate, so he found a reason to send Beichuan Eri away

In the exquisite pupils, a bright metallic baseball bat is reflected

The bloodstains at the corner of her mouth have been wiped clean, but her originally delicate and fair face has become swollen and flushed as a result

Nana Hoshino, lost in thought, began to take her steps forward

My face has swollen to this extent; if I go to the New Year’s visit, I will surely be laughed at by others

Hoshino Nana extended her hands and grasped this last straw with all her might

This year, we will not go to the New Year shrine visit again

... ...

Hoshino Nana just wanted to raise her head to express her gratitude to the other party, but the words were stuck at the edge of her throat

As for Kitagawa Eri, Kitagawa Temple truly regards her as a younger sister

Beichuan Temple's thoughts were somewhat erratic—here, the intensity of resentment had reached the level of a primary advanced vengeful spirit. If the opponent could be resolved, his own limit of death energy and physical quality would surely be elevated to a higher tier.

That person probably has some conflicts with me at school as well, but you don't need to worry too much about it. Anyway, school starts tomorrow, and I will find a way to resolve this matter myself then. Beichuan Temple walked ahead, his voice steady and unhurried

All are hands

"This is truly outrageous, those two actually forgot to bring their wallets over—" Nanao Hoshino mumbled.

An eerie silence

Although his tone was not loud, it sounded like thunder exploding in the ears of Kitagawa Eri

Not long after Eri Kitagawa left here with the book, Nana Hoshino followed closely to the lakeside park

Beichuan Temple could not help but cover its mouth and nose

The bone-chilling cold spreads up from the soles of the feet

The longing of a person possesses an invisible power, and when this longing is concentrated, it transforms into 'spirit'

If she were to truly step into that water shimmering with a ghostly green hue in this weather, she would likely not die but would certainly fall gravely ill

After more than ten days of crossing over, although he had not spoken much with Kitagawa Eri, he could still see the concern in her gaze towards him

She took out a makeup mirror and glanced at her appearance in the mirror

In the depths of the scenic, dense forest, someone seems to be beckoning to Kitagawa Eri; that hand, pure and white as jade, appears extraordinarily beautiful

She did not expect that Hoshino Nana would simply reach out her hand, and Kitagawa Temple directly slapped her in the face.

In that dark and profound forest

In an instant, the mist dissipated, and Nanao Hoshino lay on the mat, her lower body damp, her lips trembling and tinged with purple, her face reflecting a sense of relief after surviving a calamity

Ah ... ... Oh

The desolate landscape features tree branches that reach out like ghostly claws, while the swing is covered in rust, mottled and stained, resembling the color of crimson blood. An indescribable sense of eeriness surged from Eri Kitagawa's heels straight up her spine.

Dozens of arms are clustered together, crowding over a mass of flesh

Finally, she let out a sigh and murmured to herself softly

It is no wonder that no one comes to Lake Park for morning exercises, as people tend to instinctively seek good fortune and avoid danger. Most individuals, upon seeing such a place, would likely subconsciously distance themselves and would not think of stepping into it.

Thank you very much

Hoshino Nana raised her head in a daze

Despair, confusion, and incomprehension, a mix of various emotions, compelled Hoshino Nana to scream loudly

Perhaps the first encounter with returning may not lead to any significant events, yet it can subtly alter a person's character and temperament, making one prone to anger and illness

After walking a considerable distance, Kitagawa Eri finally came to her senses from the shock she had just experienced

This is a grievance

It is truly strange, how did that wooden person, who usually doesn't even speak in class, become like this today

Silence

She really wants to escape, but she cannot.

Let me see what is hidden here

However, the place that Beichuan Temple is heading to is not by the lake, but rather across from the park bridge

The world has thus undergone changes

Not far behind him, a gaze was peering from the shadows, observing his silhouette

Come. Someone reached out to her through the mist

Her legs lost sensation, and a chill dominated her entire body

Beichuan Temple, however, did not take her concerns seriously

What happened, Teru-san?" Eri Kitagawa followed Teru Kitagawa's gaze.

Hand, hand, hand

However, if one suffers great injustice and resentment before death, such a spirit will become a vengeful spirit. Vengeful spirits unconsciously harm the living, as they are formed solely from their hatred towards the living. Therefore, the blood-red resentment that emanates from them is also something that can cause harm to the human body

Hmm

That is a lake park, and the environment of the winter park is desolate, with thick snow covering the ground, making it nearly impossible to see any signs of human activity. The central lake takes on an irregular circular shape, and the surface of the water is not frozen. Scattered around it are benches for resting.

Beneath the oppressive atmosphere, he distinctly saw the air filled with wandering crimson lines of resentment and malice.

Something is waving towards the little head

As she turned back, there were only the arms swaying deep within the dense forest

The sound of something falling or crashing

Bang

The grievances in the air have already formed threads, and Beichuan Temple does not wish to expend its energy on dispelling these entities

What happens in high schools, as seen in Beichuan Temple, is actually extremely childish