4 Chapter 3: Masaomi death

2 years later

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In the back is an empty lot with some construction materials scattered everywhere. The sound of metal clashing and angry voices rang out, destroying the quiet night. In the open field was a group of people surrounding a male and female couple.

This man is none other than Masaomi. Despite his injuries, he stood firm to protect his woman from those who were trying to kill them.

"…Cleria… Don't give up, we'll get out of here soon." Masaomi whispered to his woman, who had as many wounds as Masaomi.

"Give up Masaomi, you can't love the devil." An exorcist shouted, still trying to advise his former teammate.

" Masaomi!!! Please leave that female devil. Do you want to destroy the status quo of Heaven and Underworld? " Touji Shidou, the leader of the group of exorcists spoke up. He was a tall man with light brown hair, and the priest's robe he wore showed that he was the leader of the Protestant church in town. At the same time, he is also Masaomi's superior.

Hearing this, Cleria was now in a semi-conscious state. The female devil slowly spoke with an uneven voice.

"Darling, please let me stay… At least this will keep one of us alive."

" Cleria… I won't." Masaomi rejected her offer immediately.

"What about your son?" Cleria retorted, she had heard Masaomi talk about his adopted son many times. She wants to meet this child named Toji and give him a mother's sweet love, but her current circumstances do not allow that.

Cleria's sudden mention of Toji made Masaomi a bit hesitant. He took a deep breath and quickly stabilized his mind.

"…you know that won't happen. Even if I die with you today. I will not regret my choice because you are the woman I love."

Masaomi looked at her with a face full of cuts and blood. Even so, the gentle and loving gaze he gave Cleria was not hidden.

"Masaomi.." Cleria could only cry after hearing his words. The warmth she felt replaced the pain in her wound and was able to gain the strength to stand upright, even if only temporarily.

  "You left us no choice... Kill them" Touji winced at his own words. It is very difficult for him to order the killing of his subordinates. He will regret this moment for the rest of his life. Especially when he thought about the image of Toji from now on becoming a fatherless child, it made Touji even more miserable.

In fact, the Church gave them an ultimatum, which was to kill both of them tonight, no matter what happened. The Church was vaguely aware of the two's relationship and let it go because it was also beneficial for them since this town was demon territory.

Normally, they certainly weren't enough to fight a high-level devil head-on, they were just following orders. But to Touji's surprise, when they found them both, Cleria Belial was seriously injured and unable to fight, while Masaomi Yaegaki had many injuries, but nothing serious, just that he was exhausted.

Touji never actually intended to kill Masaomi. He just wanted him separated from Cleria and captured him for trial. That way, at least he would live and have a chance at redemption even if Masaomi hated him for killing Cleria.

Clearly the Church is hiding something. He argues that this is not just about the current state of Heaven and Hell. But Touji underestimated both of their feelings and was forced to give the final order. He turned around and left with a heavy heart.

" …How will I face that Toji boy?" He sighed as he thought about Masaomi's adopted son, the boy he had met once when he visited Masaomi's house.

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Back to our Toji, he is now preparing breakfast after exercising. It had been a few months since he had been unable to contact his adoptive father. This makes Toji feel quite uncomfortable and a bit worried.

Although in his heart Toji did not consider Masaomi his father, he more or less loved this man very much. After all, Masaomi is also the benefactor who saved his life and has also raised him all this time. That also partly creates the great respect that Toji has for Masaomi.

Normally, Masaomi would call home once a week. Some time ago, Masaomi often called home in a quite happy mood. He even hinted at whether Toji wanted a mother or not. And with his experience, Toji immediately guessed that Masaomi was dating a woman.

While Toji was enjoying his breakfast, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"I'll be right out." Toji said in a tired voice as he walked towards the door. He opened the door and raised his eyebrows in surprise when he saw the man standing in front of him.

"Oh Shidou-san, hello. "

"Toji-kun, hello. Long time no see ." Touji nodded back while feeling surprised at Toji's appearance.

' If I remember correctly, Toji-kun is the same age as my daughter. That means this kid is only 9 years old. How the hell does a 9 year old child have a body like this?.' Was what Touji thought when looking at Toji's toned body under the thin shirt.

"Oi don't stare at me like that." Toji said in an irritated voice as a man stared at him. Then he signaled Touji to follow him into the house.

"Besides, what are you doing standing there? Let's go inside."

"ah No need, Toji-kun... I'll leave now..." Then Touji's expression turned serious, and the atmosphere suddenly became very quiet.

"I came here to tell you important news."

"…" Toji was just silent, he seemed to guess that something dangerous had happened to his adoptive father. However, he still nodded, signaling Touji to continue speaking.

"Your father… Masaomi… Died." Touji said with a sad voice, he tried to keep his tears from falling when facing Toji.

At this time, Toji was just silent. No emotions appeared on his face. However, his actions seemed to be in complete contrast to the silence on his face. Toji clenched his hands to keep his emotions from exploding. He clenched his fist so tightly that blood started to flow.

"Tell me, who killed my father?" Toji said with increasing anger.

"…" Touji just pursed his lips, he didn't know how to answer this question. He just silently looked at the ground as if avoiding this answer. He didn't understand how a 9 year old child could put him under pressure like this.

Toji looked into Touji's eyes and he quickly understood what had happened... This made him even angrier. He wanted to kill Touji for revenge but he decided not to do it. It wasn't because he was weaker than Touji, it was just that he knew that the man in front of him was also being tormented by regret. In addition, Touji and Masaomi's relationship is really so good that Toji knows that his father will definitely not agree with this revenge.

Toji just turned around and left before saying the last words to Touji. Words that should never have come out of a 9 year old child.

"Shidou-san, if I ever see you again… I will kill you."