Planetes
3. k. Devil's Mirror (1)

Ryan was still panting, he had not expected to expend this much energy. Well, usually he is indeed rarely & rarely wear his Mystic Eyes, because of its use. It consumes an energy that cannot be said to be small.

"Hahh .. hahh ... Take a short rest ..." His throat was stuck like this, so he imagined after this how to eradicate these supernatural creatures.

"After what?" he asked after his breathing had returned to how it was. Ryan looked at the paper list again, he crossed out that part of Charlotte's Web. "I can still do one more .. like."

Ryan did not want to waste time either. 12 curses are many, if one by one can-can spend a lot of time. Not necessarily he will be here continually, depending on the orders of the Association he will be placed where else.

"Now ... we do Devil's Mirror."

Ryan pointed towards list number 7. Which causes Elliot to be unable to use his supernatural powers.

"We can still use this place again .. just look for a mirror. Then ... " Ryan looked at his watch, "At 10 p.m. I think it's the right time."

Elliot listened to the words of the girl disguised as the man in front of him. Then he took something out of his pocket. Two candles in blue and red. Just throw it at Ryan.

"Before starting, burn a blue candle. It will restore your Mana." said the bentala with a serious face. "Don't ask me what this is, I'll explain when you've performed the ritual" he added.

Devil's Mirror. Elliot cannot participate in this ritual. If he violates, it's not just him who's in danger. Ryan will also get the stone.

"If you've done it, use this mirror."

I don't know since when Elliot provided a mirror-sized photo frame that is quite large. But it was no ordinary mirror. Behind the mirror is the symbol of Neptune.

"The density of my remaining strength. More or less would reduce the overuse of mana to annihilate it. This mirror will reduce the power of demons that appear in the mirror later."

When asked why he had acted so far to help Ryan, he did not want this girl to experience anything bad to help him. As long as he can do it, he will.

"Effort, Clarissa. I hope you manage to do it" Elliot said with a slanted smile.

Ryan received the candle, he used some of his magic to light the candle. When the candle is lit, he leaves it nearby.

As soon as the candle was received and lit, Elliot heaved a sigh of relief. Maybe if Ryan knew what the candle was made of, he would refuse.

Before they left, Elliot condensed his remaining strength. The essence of his own soul. The bentala thought, rather than having his soul essence eaten away by the curious spirits, why not give it to these earthlings?

He was not human, so he thought it was okay to give his soul essence to humans. They need it more.

Slowly Ryan felt his body back in shape. But still on the side, Ryan took out 「Gorgon Breaker」 and covered his eyes. The use of his eyes should be most closely watched.

For 30 minutes he was silent. It feels enough to fill Mana this time, Ryan also does not want to waste time.

"Come, let's find another room."

"Oui," he immediately followed Ryan from behind to move.

Ryan stood up and hurriedly looked for another room that was qualified. However, since this was an old building so it was easy for them to find a pitch-black room.

"Elliot, an hour after you came out of this room. Put this on the exit, yeah." Ryan showed the tool with a strange sculptural shape. "This still includes the rune tool. To prevent them from freely entering. My teacher gave it to me. So, after the demon's been summoned, lock him up so he can't escape."

Ryan smiled at the 'Cralat, grinning at it even though his eyes were closed by the blindfold.

For him, this ritual is just a game of hunting and hunting each other. After all, this is his specialty, usually he hunts magus or humans. This time Ryan is hunting demons. Of course, this was a challenge for him.

"Wait moreover? Come quickly out, I'll start the ritual soon." ordered Ryan with the glass that was installed earlier.

This old building was different from Slaughter House, but still made her feel uncomfortable. The buana lashed out as Ryan's voice touched her to the conscious.

"Ah," he saw a strangely shaped sculpture given to him. "Alright, be careful, Claris."

Without saying much more, he accepted the sculpture and walked out of the room Ryan was going to use. He had listened to his explanation earlier, so he understood its function properly.

As soon as he was outside, an hour later he immediately installed the rune tool given by Ryan. I don't know what's going to happen there, I don't know. Elliot can only wait.

Since there was no puddle of water, he could only use the hand mirror given by Despoina. Foresee what will happen next after this.

「Neptune, don't tell me you like that girl?」

Poseidon's voice echoed in the bentala's head. Elliot flinched and immediately replied.

〔Why do you think so, Posei? I ti—〕

「Do not lie! I know the most about you!」

Elliot was silent. He did not dare to refute Poseidon's words because they were true.

「Neptune, your feelings for him... will only make you suffer later.」.

〔Why?〕

「Because this will not end well.... You understand! I reminded you!」

There was no sound in Elliot's mind. His gaze glared at the ceiling.

"Mother, what should I do?" kemam also escaped from the rift, expressing his complaint.