Fantasy Assassin in a modern world

172 The process of creating the Occult Club

The four members of the Student Council were now looking at the new arrival Michael with different expressions on their faces.

Edward was looking at Michael with a cold aloof expression, even though the other party was a martial artist and he was a normal person but that didn’t really matter to him as he had the power of money on his side.

The world was no longer like the ancient times were one powerful martial artist could rule, now that ordinary humans have created weapons that could kill martial artists the two sides have become somewhat equal, and Edward strongly believes that as long as one has more money than anyone he could win all battles.

Ha-Eun looked at Michael with a playful expression as she twirled a pen between her fingers. She felt a bit amused as three interesting guys came to the Student Council room today.

Erika who was standing behind Ichika looked at Michael with cold eyes that seem to be able to freeze one’s soul. Erika was also emitting a kind of aura that made Michael’s heart beat faster.

Ichika who was sitting behind a desk in the middle of the room showed a kind smile that could melt anyone’s heart, she then spoke with an equally kind tone.

“Michael Rosales, I’m glad that you came, please take a seat.”

Ichika gestured at the free seat beside Oliver and Tsukasa. Michael nodded his head and walked toward the seat before sitting down Michael look at Oliver and Tsukasa.

“Now then, student Michael do you know why I called you here?” Ichika spoke with a very kind sort of tone.

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“I’m sorry I really don’t know why you called me here,” Michael answered as honestly as possible.

“I called you because these two friends of yours caused a ruckus while trying to recruit people into an unknown club.”

When Michael heard what the Student Council President said he unconsciously looked at his two companions who seem to be a little offended at what Ichika just said.

“Your excellency, I protest we were not the ones who started the ruckus it is those foolish people who started shouting and screaming even though we were just inviting them to join our cause.”

Oliver stood up from his seat and spoke while looking directly into Ichika’s eyes without backing down one bit.

“If you really were just trying to invite them to join then that wouldn’t be a problem, but they already rejected you two yet you still continued to harass them.” Ichika continued to smile kindly as she spoke with a soft tone, but the look in her eyes became dangerous.

“It’s not our fault that the fools were so blind to deny their destinies,” Oliver spoke with confidence as if every word he said was correct.

“Hmm, do you think that harassing people is the right way, Oliver Williams?”

Ichika who still had that kind smile on her face was now emitting some kind of pressure while looking directly at Oliver’s eyes and unlike before the confident Oliver actually bowed his head and sighed.

“Fine, I admit that I was wrong this time, and when I see those guys again I will apologize. Is that good enough for you, your excellency?”

Ichika giggled a bit and nodded her head as she responded.

“See you can be a good boy if you tried Oliver.”

“Your excellency, please don’t speak like I’m some kind of rambunctious child. I can recognize my own mistakes.”

“Is that so, as for you Hasegawa Tsukasa you should’ve stopped your companion here when he got a little bit rowdy.”

“I’m sorry,” Tsukasa did not even bother to argue as he lowered his head and responded.

“No need to look so downhearted, I’m not trying to scold you or anything just giving out some advice. Now then Michael why haven’t I heard about this new club you are trying to make?”

“Um, I was going to send out an application to create a club, but I wanted to gather the required five members first before doing any other paperwork.”

“Well, it has been a long time since someone tried creating a new club since most clubs that could be thought of already exist in the school. Even things like the anime appreciation club and the idol group study club already exist. It has been so long now, that the proper procedure of creating a club has been forgotten by most students. I guess I can’t fault you for not reporting your intent of creating a club before gathering members. So I’ll forgive you guys once, still, I’m really curious as to what kind of club you want to create.”

“We want to create an occult club.”

“Hoh, an occult club, that’s rather surprising. I guess in a world such as ours the interest in the occult would be quite little, even more so for martial artists. I’m rather curious even among your companions you’re the only martial artist and you’re also the one who had the idea to create this club. Now here’s what I want to know, why do you want to create an occult club all of a sudden?”

Ichika and the other members of the student council all stared at Michael curiously. Even Oliver and Tsukasa were looking at Michael with the same look of curiosity as the student council members.

“I just want to know more about the occult. There are many books about our history that mention people with an ability different from the abilities a martial artist has. Though it is true that these books are more like myths and fairy tales, but they’re mentioned in a lot of books from different cultures, places, and eras it shouldn’t just be a simple coincidence. Which is why I want to learn more about it, about the truth.”

“That’s a fascinating idea you have there. How about you two why did you want to join the occult club?”

“This is the choice of destiny and I simply answered its call, nothing more nothing less,” Oliver answered while doing some random posses.

“I wanted to fight ghosts,” Tsukasa answered his head still lowered.

When the student council members heard the answer of the two people they had strange looks on their faces, except for Ichika who remained smiling that eerily kind smile of hers and clapped her hands.

“How wonderful, the call of destiny sounds very romantic.”

“As expected of your excellency you understand.”

“Also fighting ghosts sounds like that would be a very enjoyable experience.”

When Tsukasa heard what Ichika said he lifted his head in surprise but when he saw the beautiful faces of the student council members looking at him, Tsukasas once again lowered his head.

“Such a fun-sounding club you want to create Michael. I hope that you’ll be able to successfully create it.”

“Thank you for your support.”

“Hmm, so aside from the other two members you need, do you already have someone in mind to be your class adviser?”

“Yes, it’s the librarian Sir Loki.”

The very moment Loki’s name came out of Michael’s mouth both Erika and Ichika had very strange reactions. Erika who was standing behind Ichika frowned as her eyebrow twitched. On the other hand, Ichika who had a kind smile throughout the entire conversation and did not change her expression no matter what was said suddenly had a surprised look on her face. It was just a moment of surprise and then her expression returned to that perpetual smiling face she had.

“Oh, the librarian that’s a very famous individual in our school right now. Have you told him about this?”

“Yes.”

“Did he agree?”

“Yes.”

When Ichika heard Michael’s affirmation Ichika found it a little difficult to remain smiling.

“Even though I asked him before, and he rejected me why did this person get his approval,” Ichika murmured to herself.

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Actually, Ichika and Loki had already met a few weeks ago. Some kidnappers were able to trick her security team and even delay Erika. At that time Ichika was alone and the kidnappers were at least rank five martial artists and they even had some energy blocker handcuffs on them. They knew so much about Ichika’s battle style that they were able to subdue her rather easily.

Ichika was not that worried at first since kidnappings have always happened since she was just a few years old, but for some reason, her instincts were telling her that if she was captured now it would be difficult to escape later.

It was at this moment that Loki who was passing by the area saw Ichika being taken away. There was just a brief eye contact between the two, but then Loki sighed for a bit and suddenly attacked.

Each move Loki made was precise and sharp, but the speed and power he showed could not possibly go beyond that of a rank four martial artist. It was a surprising sight but with his technique alone, Loki was able to overcome three martial artists who were one rank higher than himself.

In the end, Loki was able to save the damsel, after confirming that Ichika was alright, Loki did not bother to stick around and left. Ichika who was still in a state of shock reacted when she saw Loki leaving, she followed him to the street corner but he suddenly disappeared.

Still, with the power of the Kurumi family, it wasn’t that hard for her to track down Loki. She was quite surprised to learn that the other party was the librarian in her own school. She knew that there was a librarian who suddenly became a martial artist, but she didn’t dwell too much on that subject as she was busy with other things.

Now that she knew more about Loki, she found it even more surprising that such a newbie martial artist was so skilled. There were tons of examples of people overcoming opponents of higher ranks than themselves, but those people were geniuses of powerful clans. This just made Ichika even more curious about Loki. The next day she came to meet him in person and thanked him.

“No need for thanks, I’m just glad you’re alright.”

“No, I insist if there’s anything I can do for you please tell me.”

“Actually I do have one request.”

“I promise that with the power of the Kurumi Clan, I’ll do my best to fulfill your request.”

“It’s nothing big, it’s just that I don’t want others to know of my skills. I want to remain low key you see, I just want to stay here in the library and read some books.”

“Oh is that all, alright I promise I will keep a tight lid on your secret, and I’ll make sure that all my subordinates will keep your secret to the grave.”

“Thank you,” Loki smiled which made Ichika blush a bit.

“Um, if you want you can work in my family’s personal library. Our library is three times bigger than this one and your salary will be ten times more.”

“Thank you for the offer but I’m happy with my current job.”

After that no matter what Ichika said to convince the other party, Loki continued to refuse her offer.

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Remembering that day and learning that Loki easily agreed to become the adviser to Michael’s club made her feel a little bit itchy.