American Exorcism Male God

Japan, Harada District.

Lisa, dressed in a comfortable hoodie, with a camera hanging around her neck and a backpack on her shoulders, looked like an American tourist out to enjoy Japan.

She gazed at the shrine within the high walls, where she felt a distinctive presence.

"Miss Lisa, that shrine is a private domain, and it's off-limits for touring!" the guide, emerging from somewhere, said softly.

Lisa nodded, "I got it, I'm just going to use the restroom."

She didn't head for the restroom, though, but turned and slipped into a secluded corner. She looked around to make sure no one was there and took a palm-sized metal box out of her backpack.

The metal box opened to reveal only two things: one was a golden needle a half-inch long; the other was an iron plate full of bronze rust marks.

Both items came from the church. Xu Yi had sought help from Ed, and the church lent out these two Magic Artifacts because of their relationship.

Lisa took out the needle, aimed it at her arm, took a deep breath, and plunged the needle in completely.

Blood seeped out but stopped soon after. Lisa moved her hand a little bit. Aside from a slight stinging sensation, it didn't affect her much.

As the needle pierced her skin, Lisa's demeanor began to change. Her exorcist's magnetic field disappeared, and her skin also seemed to darken.

Most of the witch's abilities were restricted, with only a Passive Ability similar to a pseudo holy body remaining.

Lisa took a few deep breaths before she could adapt to her weakened body.

A wisp of black smoke suddenly appeared behind Lisa, vaguely taking the form of a Ghost Samurai.

The black smoke drifted towards the iron plate. Lisa watched silently, waiting for the smoke to fully merge into the plate, and then wrapped the divinity-infused plate tightly in a Shroud to carry with her.

"I wonder if the plan will be successful?" Lisa took a deep breath.

If it were just for the blood of a monster, she wouldn't need to come in person; she was here on a mission.

......

Darkness fell upon the land.

Rather than following the tour group to Japan's bustling red-light district, Lisa went alone to a damp, chill place known as the "slums."

The guiding stray cat suddenly stopped in front of a decrepit factory, letting out a mournful meow. Lisa signaled for the cat to be quiet as they climbed through the broken window.

In the bustling city, stray cats and dogs were oftentimes more useful than the police. Whenever Lisa arrived at an unfamiliar place, she would seek information from the local cats and dogs, usually gaining useful insights.

This time was no exception. This stray cat had told her that a terrible monster was mutilating its kin here.
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By the light of the moon shining through the window, Lisa could make out the factory's interior.

Numerous ropes hung from above with "packages" tied to them. Lisa unwrapped a few, and her face turned pale as she clenched her fists involuntarily.

Inside the packages were cats with their limbs removed. Moreover, some of them weren't cats at all, but… humans.

The sound of wheels scraping against the ground suddenly echoed through the space, followed by the opening of the warehouse doors. A hunched figure pushed a stroller into the factory.

The stroller held a package, identical to those hanging above.

The hunched figure suddenly twisted its head towards Lisa. In the darkness, the creature's pupils were particularly clear—not human, but slitted like a cat's, emitting a strange green glow.

Had she been discovered? Lisa's heart skipped a beat.

Under normal circumstances, she could have just fought it out, but now her abilities were sealed. If she unsealed them, it would pretty much mean the failure of her plan.

It looked like her only option was to escape!

The hunched figure pulled a flat-headed spear from behind and began to step toward where Lisa was.

Lisa acted first, violently throwing a brick she picked up from the ground and then sprinting towards the window.

The brick was split in two with a single slash. The monster watched Lisa's retreating figure, letting out a feline roar as it burst forward, leaping at its prey like a savage beast.

Suddenly, a dark shadow leapt from the side, colliding with the monster. It clawed viciously at the creature—with the sharp claws of the stray cat that had led Lisa here.

The little stray cat showed its teeth and hissed at the monster, and the monster, enraged, chopped the little stray cat in half with a single stroke.

Lisa's pupils flashed with fury, but for the greater good, she could only grit her teeth and leave, silently resolving to seek revenge against the monster.

In the dark alley, Lisa ran headlong, the sound of a blade scraping the ground in pursuit echoing from behind her.

All of this was witnessed by Xu Yi.

For Lisa's safety, and to control the progress of the plan, Xu Yi of course made sure Lisa carried the Nest of the Evil God with her.

In fact, Harada Mieko had already led her clan members to spread out around Lisa, escorting her from all sides.

Xu Yi knew this couldn't go on, with Lisa's Ability sealed she could never outrun the Cat Woman.

Just as he was about to order Harada Mieko to intercept the Cat Woman, a shadowy figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

Shrouded in a black cloak, the figure's face was indistinguishable, holding a black spear in their hand, the spear engraved with blood-colored runes.

Xu Yi was slightly startled. Could it be one of Harada Mieko's people, making a move ahead of time?

The Cat Woman, facing the suddenly appearing shadow, grew even more enraged, its vertical pupils glaring as it gripped its machete with both hands and leapt high into the air.

Confronting the whistling machete, the shadow stood undaunted, hurling the spear in hand which impaled the Cat Woman, pinning her to the wall.

Xu Yi frowned slightly; this couldn't possibly be one of Harada Mieko's people, for there was no one in the Harada family that powerful.

Two more shadowy figures emerged, carrying a cage between them.

Inside the cage, a woman was imprisoned, her skin deathly pale with not a hint of color. Her head was firmly encased in a metal box, and within the murky liquid, a ferocious head rolled continuously.

That wasn't a normal person at all, but rather one of the "Eight Fiends," the Girl in the Box.

"These people are targeting the Eight Fiends! Could they also be here for the Mud God Stele fragments?"

Xu Yi instantly had a bad premonition. His Eight Fiends hunting plan had just begun, and he hadn't expected someone to cut in already.

Lisa escaped in a taxi, unaware of the change in circumstances, thinking the black-clad figures behind her were reinforcements arranged by Xu Yi.

With Lisa gone, the Nest of the Evil God also left, and Xu Yi lost sight of what was happening behind him.

In the Tototh Library, Xu Yi put down the book in his hands, deciding to focus first on resolving the matters in Japan.

......

In a dark alley in Japan,

God Cheater Fick flicked the blood off his spear and coldly glanced at the Cat Woman on the ground, ordering, "Put the monster in the cage!"

"Yes, Lord Fick!" The black-clad figures behind him quickly bowed in response.

Fick showed no intention of helping, standing aside to rest, gently rubbing his right arm which looked sullen.

Back in New York, his arm had been severed, and though a new one was swiftly attached, it was not the "original part." It was fine normally, but during combat, the joint of the arm always ached faintly.

The failure in New York was the worst mark on his record; every time he thought of it, he felt displeased.

But every time he remembered that terrifying Flame Giant, he felt somewhat disheartened. The organization wouldn't confront such a powerful being just for his sake.

Yet, relying on himself alone, he had no idea when he would be able to exact his revenge.

"Forget it! Better to follow the organization's plans! If I can complete the arrangement in Japan, the organization will be able to gather greater power, bringing us closer to the ultimate goal," Fick thought and sighed, getting to his feet.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded from the end of the alley. A startlingly beautiful girl emerged from around the corner, and Fick eyed her with an interested expression.

He could sense the exorcist's presence on the girl, but it was too weak to be a threat.

Having not enjoyed the company of such stunning women since arriving in Japan, Fick unconsciously licked his lips.