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Chapter 84 - It's A Trap! Obviously!

''So miss where are we going to?''. Tick asks.

''Going to help exorcise a spirit terrorizing a local here''. Seiko says.

''They say it's an Oni''. Turbo Granny says sarcastically.

''An Oni? Hmm, I believe I've read about those with the young master, quite dangerous spirits I suppose''. Tick asks.

''Right on the money Albert, been a while I met one of those, they're rare and dangerous, so I've been preparing by getting all my special seals ready in advance''. Seiko explains.

''Everyone seems a bit too calm, a powerful spirit such as an Oni would cause more of a ruckus would it not?''. Tick deduces.

''My exact thoughts Albert, this area is notorious for it's high spirit population, mostly weak but the villagers live in peace with them, well relative peace, so it makes sense there wouldn't be that much of a scandal although an Oni? That's just plain suspicious, that's why we're gonna ask some locals about what the hell's going on here''. Seiko explains.

''I see, that is why I can fly around without fear of being noticed''. Tick says.

''Yeah, the folks round here are used ta seeing spirits left and right, so you ain't nothing special''. Turbo Granny says.

They see a man opening his shop and they walk towards him as he notices them. He stares directly at Tick and Turbo Granny unbothered.

''Good Morning ma'am, how can I help you this fine morning?''. The man asks.

''Well just looking for information, we heard of a house having a spirit problem over near the farmland areas heard of anything like that?''. Seiko asks.

''Hmm, I actually haven't heard of anything like that''. The man says a bit distracted still staring at Tick and Turbo granny.

''What you looking at!?''. Turbo Granny shouts.

''Uh huh''. The man says as he shifts his gaze to Tick.

''Good Morning fine sir''. Tick says with a bow as he removes his top hat.

''And what's wrong with you?''. Seiko asks.

''Nothing miss just surprised, almost everyone has some sort of family protective spirit with them but...Never seen some like yours before, it's incredible''. The man says.

''Psh, I know I'm great. But stare too long and I'll murderize ya!''. Turbo Granny shouts.

''I actually do not belong to miss Seiko, I serve young master Togata Toriyama''. Tick points out with pride.

''Who?''. The man asks.

Tick gasps. ''What is this!? How have you not heard of the young master!''. 

''Alright that is enough you two, so you haven't heard anything right?''. Seiko asks.

''Nothing out of the usual spirit wise, but I do have some info for you, careful about going to the farmlands, the local farmer Minato Tanaka has been acting suspicious these past few months''. The farmer says.

''Like weird how?''. Seiko asks.

''Like sneaking through the village late at night when everyone's asleep, fishing almost constantly, not to mention a few people have gone missing, and he's become really reserved, he was quite the joyful young man but now he looks tired and always grumpy, not to mention he's forbidden anyone from going over to his farm and delivers his crops himself now, weirdest of all it seems like he's had the life sucked out of him or something like he's aged quicker it ain't normal''. The man says.

''Thanks for the heads up, unfortunately that's where we're headed''. Seiko says as she walks off.

''Good day fellow, and search for Togata Toriyama online!''. Tick says with a bow as they all leave.

''Good luck and be careful!''. The man shouts.

''Suspicious already, and he gave us no info of what the spirit did to him or what it's abilities are''. Seiko says.

''Whatever, nothing I can't deal with''. Turbo Granny gloats.

''Uh huh''. Tick says sarcastically.

''Stay on the alert kids we're coming up on the destination now''. Seiko says as they see a run down old house as a man with very bad posture stands in front of it.

''That's our guy''. Turbo Granny points out.

The man itches profusely as he lights up seeing them come near. ''Hi..Hi! Miss Seiko Ayase the spirit medium!?''.

''In the flesh, so what's the problem''. Seiko asks.

The man itches more as he looks at Tick and Turbo Granny. ''You never spoke of bringing company!''.

''And who the hell do you think you're holerin' at ya damn bastard!''. Turbo Granny shouts back.

''How dare you speak to miss Seiko like that! We should have your head!''. Tick shouts.

Seiko takes an offensive stance staring down the guy.

The man falls to the ground cowering in fear as he cries. ''I'm sorry!''.

''Ugh, pathetic''. Turbo Granny says.

Seiko sighs. ''Leave him alone, it's obvious he's being tormented. So what's your problem? An Oni right?''.

''Yes! Yes, inside my Barnhouse, in the basement! It won't stop bothering me!''. The man pleads.

''Huh? Really now? Then how come yer not dead?''. Turbo Granny asks suspiciously.

''I'd be better of dead!''. The man cries.

''C'mon get up, I see how much this has affected you, let's help ya deal with your spirit issue''. Seiko says as she helps the man up.

''Thank you! Thank you miss!''. The man says as he does a total 180 degree character change and gestures them to come inside.

''I'm not sure this is a good idea miss!''. Tick warns.

''For once I go with the ghost!''. Turbo Granny shouts.

''Don't be cowards, this is our job, plus, I do not want to give this guy a refund''. Seiko says as she walks into the Barnhouse.

The man leads them to a metallic door and tells them the Oni is inside there.

As Seiko begins to step in she stops. ''Ya said it's an Oni right?''.

''Yes! Please help me!''. The man cries.

Seiko takes a breath and enters the meat cellar immediately the door shuts closed.

''AHHAHAHA YES I'M FREE!''. The man shouts.

''Ugh damn it, was hoping this didn't happen!''. Seiko sighs.

''I FRICKIN KNEW IT, YA DAMN BASTARD!''. Turbo Granny shouts as she jumps off Seiko and bangs at the door.

Suddenly the ground shakes as the cellar seems to expand and a giant silver creature emerges barely wearing anything as a giant head floats above it.

''AHHH!''. Tick shouts.

''This ain't like any Oni I've ever seen''. Seiko says.

''Damn fricking damn it!''. Turbo Granny says as she sits down. ''Let's get this over with already!''.

''Already on it''. Seiko says.

''Seiko Ayase, you're reputation precedes you''. The Oni laughs. ''You will be quite delicious''.

''Huh!?''. Seiko asks.

''Well nothing wrong with educating a meal, See basically I eat spirit mediums like you, hmmm, they have this taste I just can't get enough of, and Minato over there has given me a few of you, but never of your caliber''. The Oni says.

Seiko just sighs again. ''I knew it, Oni don't wander, if it's here it's been invited''.

Tick's teeth basically chatter as he floats in fear.

Turbo Granny just sits on the ground with the phone. ''Damn it there ain't no service down here''.

''NO SERVICE!? HOW WILL I INFORM THE YOUNG MASTER NOW!''. Tick says.

''Calm down Albert yer a ghost ain't ya, with one damn handy power, we'll be alright, plus''. Seiko says as she tells the Oni to point down. ''The idiots already standing in his grave''.

The Oni looks down to see a circle already drawn were it stands.

''Hmm''. The Oni says.

Turbo Granny takes an eye off the phone to look at the scene but then immediately goes back to looking at the phone. ''Damn old hag, I hate that move''. 

Seiko slams a seal as the Oni is engulfed in a strong red flame.

''That's it miss Seiko!''. Tick shouts.

Minato screams from outside the cellar watching from a window.

''And when we're done with him we'll come deal with you, ya damn bastard! And no refunds!''. Seiko shouts as she looks back at him.

Suddenly the Oni uses it's hand to wave away the flames as it removes the writing on the ground that creates the circle.

''Hmm, strong as I once thought, but not enough, I believe you are standing in your grave''. The Oni says as it proceeds to raise it's hand as it brings it down about to smash Seiko.

Seiko sighs. ''Well aren't you one tough son of a bi...''.

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