Chapter 56: A Glance and Then Boom
Soon, the car stopped outside a mental hospital on the outskirts of Tokyo.
"This doesn't seem to be our mission location," Nanami Kento said, somewhat puzzled.
Looking at the dilapidated and old hospital walls, overgrown with weeds and ivy, it appeared eerie and terrifying, as if there was something horrifying inside.
Originally, the temperature today was quite warm, even slightly sultry.
But for some reason, this hospital made Nanami Kento shiver.
It seemed there was a Cursed Spirit inside that exceeded his capabilities!
"Because this is my mission location; you two rookies, watch and learn.",
"I am executing a First Grade mission.",
Alex Moyan said confidently, gesturing for them to follow as he entered the hospital first.
For Alex Moyan, any Cursed Spirit was a mere trifle.
Once the three were fully inside the hospital, the Assistant Supervisor outside activated the Curtain, isolating them completely.
Entering the hospital, Haibara looked in awe at the slowly enveloping Curtain.
"Wow, why did the sky darken? What is this thing?"
Haibara's curious gaze darted around, excited like a child discovering something new.
Nanami Kento explained, "This is a Curtain. We're close to a residential area, so this is to hide us and prevent us from being seen from the outside."
"Oh, Nanami, how do you know this so well?"
"Because it was covered in class. Don't you remember, Haibara?" Nanami Kento glanced at him.
This was basic knowledge they learned on their first day of school, and Haibara had already forgotten.
Haibara laughed awkwardly, "Sorry, I vaguely remember."
"What about you, Senior?" Haibara asked Alex Moyan.
"Me? I hardly need a Curtain. By the time they set it up, my mission is already complete."
"Wow, amazing! As expected of a senior." Haibara looked at Alex Moyan with admiration.
Feeling Haibara's admiring gaze, Alex Moyan felt a surge of pride.
After all, who doesn't like being genuinely praised by their juniors?
At least, Alex Moyan did.
"Now, watch carefully and learn. Less talking, more observing."
"Next, watch how I exorcise the Cursed Spirit. How much you learn depends on your own abilities."
"Understood! Senior, we will do our best."
Haibara immediately assured him.
Nanami Kento also nodded, determined to watch closely and learn.
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After walking another dozen meters, they reached the second floor of the hospital.
The area was filled with iron doors and bars.
The faded, yellowing wallpaper added to the old, decrepit atmosphere.
With the Curtain, it felt like a scene from a horror movie.
Soon, Cursed Spirits began to appear in Alex Moyan's view.
But they were all Grade 4 Cursed Spirits, with very weak Cursed Energy.
Most could only affect a normal person's mood slightly and were generally harmless.
Only the slightly stronger Grade 4 Cursed Spirits could affect a person's physical state.
Grade 3 Cursed Spirits had the power to kill.
Fortunately, most were weak Grade 4 Cursed Spirits.
Otherwise, Jujutsu Sorcerers like Alex Moyan would be overwhelmed.
Soon, under Alex Moyan's guidance, they finally spotted a target worth exorcising.
"See that ugly, disgusting Cursed Spirit up ahead?"
Alex Moyan pointed to a trembling, twisted tree-like Cursed Spirit.
Nanami Kento and Haibara nodded, "We see it!"
"Senior, are you going to exorcise it?" Haibara asked.
Nanami Kento thought the question was odd but also made sense.
Why else would they not exorcise the Cursed Spirit? Haibara's question seemed foolish.
Hearing Haibara, Alex Moyan also felt something was off.
But Haibara's question seemed reasonable yet also strange.
Never mind, Alex Moyan thought. After they see the exorcism, they'll understand.
Alex Moyan unzipped his jacket, revealing his mouth.
He aimed at the Cursed Spirit, which was trembling in fear, immobilized by Alex Moyan's powerful Cursed Energy.
"Boom."
The next second, an invisible force instantly killed the Grade 2 Cursed Spirit.
Haibara and Nanami Kento were stunned. It was gone just like that.
They remembered their first mission, struggling against a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit and nearly failing.
Compared to Alex Moyan, they were worlds apart!
"Did you understand?"
Nanami Kento and Haibara shook their heads.
Alex Moyan was a bit disappointed but not surprised. "I guess it's too advanced for you."
After all, who could understand with such a vast difference in power?
Nanami Kento thought, how could they possibly understand?!
Next, they encountered the real target of this mission.
A massive, house-sized Cursed Spirit covered in black tentacles, capable of crushing Nanami Kento and Haibara effortlessly—a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit.
The tentacled Cursed Spirit saw Alex Moyan and the others.
Countless tentacles writhed and lunged at them like dragons.
The speed was terrifying; even Nanami Kento and Haibara broke into a cold sweat, trying to dodge but finding the tentacles already upon them.
Just as they were about to panic, the attacking tentacles turned to dust with a boom.
Nanami Kento and Haibara watched in disbelief.
They had only seen Alex Moyan glance at the Cursed Spirit.
Could it be... a glance was all it took to destroy it?!
Alex Moyan smirked, a wild grin on his face, as if the Cursed Spirit before him was nothing.
"Watch closely, both of you."
"Let me show you how a Special Grade Sorcerer exorcises a Cursed Spirit."
With that, Alex Moyan's eyes flashed with a fiery glow as he looked at the tentacled Cursed Spirit.
The Cursed Spirit, which had been thrashing its tentacles, was instantly engulfed in scorching flames and began to melt!
Haibara and Nanami Kento watched in utter shock!
"Is this the power of a Special Grade Sorcerer? Too... too strong!"
Haibara was in awe; at that moment, Alex Moyan seemed like a god to him!
A glance and it melts! What a terrifying Cursed Technique!
Nanami Kento was shocked. This was a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit, capable of easily killing him!
Yet... Alex Moyan had exorcised it so effortlessly.
Nanami Kento couldn't fathom how powerful Alex Moyan truly was.
Just two glances!
It seemed Alex Moyan hadn't even used a proper Cursed Technique!