Wicked Reincarnation

Chapter 153: Mortal World 19

At the spot they came out after the teleportation portal, there was now a massive square, that reminded of a boxing ring. Several silver lines with electrifying sparks just as the portal have confined ghosts and was slowly electrocuting them.

Lia was impressed by what Yano could come up with in his imagination. At this rate, purging this city would be smooth. However, the problem was that the ghosts had intelligence and once seeing their comrades being slowly roasted and purged, would not make them enter.

Yano could remove the confinement and set it again but it was impossible for Lia. An immortal's power could also harm immortals, that was why for all of those years in the past only the families were allowed to have powers.

Yet Lia believed in Yano, believed he would never harm her and so, she charged straight into the ring and dived among the ghosts. The swarm that followed her saw the other ghosts but haven't figured out that they were being purged, they only saw that Lia was also inside the ring and couldn't leave.

It was too juicy of a prey, they couldn't leave alone. So, they all rushed into the ring as well not wanting to leave out the opportunity to bite off every part of Lia into tiny bits for them to enjoy.

Even though Yano's power didn't hurt her, Lia was still in a den full of ghosts that could tear her apart any seconds. With her life force, Lia tried to keep the ghosts away from her and agonising waited for all of the ghosts that followed her to enter.

Once they did, Lia as quick as the wind, rushed out of the ring. The ghosts caught on that Lia has deceived them and their bloodshot eyes were screaming for her skull to be crushed between their mouths and her splintered bones be used as their toothpicks to pick out the pieces of her flesh.

Yet it was Lia who sneered and provoked the ghosts further, "Just try."

The ghosts were furious, they banged against the confinement, threw themselves against the silver lines not realising that this way they were purged even faster as the sparks ran along their whole body.

Lia wasted no time to leave the place and set her plan into motion. It was working so she would continue to use it. It wasn't until late afternoon that Lia and Yano were finished.

Once Lia rushed across the city not seeing any vengeful ghosts anymore, she returned to the outskirts, seeing the last of them being purged. Sitting in front of the spectacle, Lia slightly panted as she was exhausted.

"You've done well," Yano pleasant voice appeared and worked like a wonderous soothing balm, "I checked everything and we're finished here."

"But there could be more coming," Lia was afraid of that possibility. It took them hours to purge one city but there wouldn't be an end to these ghosts.

"That's why," waiting until the last ghosts completely disappeared, Yano lifted the confinement and drew another circle, "We will use these talisman to secure the city."

On his word, a whole pile of talismans fell to the ground.

"You know, stop showing off your power in front of me," Lia was fed up seeing the difference between them. With a gentle smile, Yano approached Lia and caressed her cheeks, "Don't be mad."

Lia turned away and took half of the pile, "Be quiet and go to work."

"Yes, yes," Yano laughed lightly and his black hair swayed under the wind and shone beneath the last rays of sunshine. His curved eyes lit up his handsome face and the unbuttoned shirt of his uniform left more than enough to be desired.

However, in Yano's eyes Lia's lips were pressed to a thin line, her cute little nose straight and the elegant bearing she insisted on keeping, just made her even more endearing in his eyes. Her smooth skin felt like silk under his touch and her soft hair was cotton wrapped around his fingers.

Even more than that, each time Lia spoke to him, his heart fluttered. Was he really helplessly falling for her? The reason?

The reason was from her confident, arrogant bearing to her little quirks, her flustered face and her decisive actions. He admired her but at the same time, her vulnerable form and her repressed feelings, she didn't even know she showed, arose protective feelings in him.

But most of all, Lia was capable of igniting sparks inside of him that made him vividly want to embrace life. For some reason, everything was just more fun with her. From the beginning to now. From now to the future. From the future to forever. It would never change. It could never change. He would make sure of it.

A reason? Do people who were in love, desperately, head over heels for someone, have a logical reason? Could they pinpoint mere words to describe why they were in love? Could such complicated feelings be compressed in some mere sentences?

Most people didn't know why they were in love, but they knew it. Explanations like appearance, personality or whatever, they were all nice and great but for Yano the reason why someone fell in love with someone else, why they loved them- there was no reasonable explanation.

One day, it could even only take a second to fall for someone. How could anyone ever reduce such a vibrant and rich feeling as needing to be justified?

"What are you daydreaming for?" Lia noticed his gaze filled with emotions and she was reluctant to be subject of it. After all, who wouldn't tear down their walls if they were this cared for?

"Sorry, you were just-"

"Be quiet."

"Ok, ok," Yano reached out his hand but Lia evaded, "You're too hurtful towards me"

"I already told you there's no time for you to joke around," Lia had to remain firm. If she really allowed him to continue having his ways, then all of her resolve would just fade like that and it wasn't good.

"We hang them around the city, it'll form a protective barrier. I'll go from north and you start from this side," Yano sighed and could only talk about work again. Hopefully, Lia would have a better impression of him.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go," yet Lia didn't even know how vicious these words sounded in Yano's ears. His puppy ears lowered again and his tail sadly wagged around before he made his way to the north of the city.

Lia moved her way and it didn't even take an hour before they were finished and met up again.

"Let's go, sorry but we can't rest," Yano held out his hand again. Staring at it for a while, Lia submitted to her fate and took his hand, "I know, we should try to finish quickly. Also, can you give me some weapons?"

As they made their way to the surrounding cities, Yano never let go of Lia's hand, "Of course. Just ask and I'll give you anything."

"How about silence and distance."

Lia was amused seeing Yano's slightly panicked face, "Anything but that!"

She had to hold her laughter back.

For the next few cities, they used the same method to reel in the ghosts and exterminate them. But then Lia was too exhausted to go on, even though their life force was endless, using so much in a short time, especially after not having used it for a long time, Lia was depleted.

"You held up for quite long enough, it's admirable," Yano matched Lia's height as she sat on the ground and tired looked at him.

"Leave the rest to me, stay here, I'll come soon back. Wait for me," with that Yano rushed away.

Yano had more experience and he has been doing this for a decade, of course he wouldn't run out of his life force easily. He also knew how to properly make the most of it in the smallest amount. This was something he also had to teach Lia.

Once he came back, he found Lia asleep. Carrying her in his arms, Yano made his way to a hotel and laid Lia on the bed. They still had a few last cities to go, but Yano could do it on his own. Lia should rest as much as possible, because after this, they would need to go to the other areas to help the others.

When Lia woke up it was evening again. She has slept for a whole day. Realising that, she wriggled out of the bed but then was gently pushed down.

"I'm sorry, I should've-"

"It's alright, I've already finished."

Lia couldn't believe she let Yano do everything on his own. Seeing her being down, Yano coaxed her a bit more and then said, "Let's talk about something else."

"What?" Lia wasn't in the mood to listen to his teasing.

"Don't you want to know? About the true motives of the Ghost King?"