Predicament

Parasite Arc 3

A/N: Hi guys, finally back from the hiatus. Hope that all of you will enjoy this new chapter. 

Tatsuya clenched his fist and in a single swoop connected his fist to the innocent pillar. Cracks ran rampant on the walls as his fist found itself in a crater he had created in the wall. He cursed at himself for being overwhelmed by Maya's empty threat. He had known that Maya would never lift a finger against Miyuki, even if she was the head of the Yotsuba Clan, yet he played right into Maya's hands. Now he had to shoulder the daunting quest of eliminating enemies that not only could not be seen or sensed through his Elemental Sight but also could not be defeated. Letting out a heavy sigh, he restored the pillar with Regrowth and headed home on his black bike.

With a heart anxiously beating, Miyuki had her worries about the safety of her brother spelt all over her face. The instant she saw the familiar black bike his brother rode enter the garage, the weight on her heart dispelled immediately.

"Sorry for causing you to worry," Tatsuya said with a weary smile.

Miyuki was able to read the mood and had realised that things did not go well for Tatsuya at the Yotsuba Main house.

"What happened at the main house?" Miyuki asked cautiously, hoping that she does not step on land mines that will further worsen Tatsuya's mood.

"She wants me to destroy the Parasites within two weeks and to not hold back while I am at it."

"...Not hold back? What about your secret identities? What if there are revealed?"

"Oba-ue told me that there is no need to worry about my identities."

'Why', was what Miyuki wanted to ask Tatsuya, however she restrained herself once she saw how demoralised Tatsuya was. She came to the conclusion that Tatsuya probably did not know the reason too.

"Miyuki, it has been a long day for me I will retire to my room earlier today."

Tatsuya lied on his bed and his mind was preoccupied with finding ways to defeat the Parasites. Tatsuya's head spun for a good hour or so before he conceded and decided to consult Yakumo the next morning instead.

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As he had decided the previous night, Tatsuya's first destination of the day was the Kyuuchouji Temple. As usual, it took him quite some effort before he was able to enter the temple.

"Sensei, teach me how to defeat the Parasites." Tatsuya requested after being 'greeted'.

"Parasites? Do you mean the ones who supposedly attacked you last time? Have you confirmed that the ones who attacked you are indeed Parasites?"

"Yes, Oba-ue has confirmed that the ones who attacked me are Parasites."

"The Yotsuba clan will be involved in this?"

"It seems likely, Oba-ue is very annoyed with the Parasites. She has personally ordered me to eliminate the Parasites."

"Alright, but even I do not know much about the Parasites. Running into spirits like Parasites are extremely rare cases, not much is known about them."

"Please share with me everything you know about the Parasites, however limited it is."

"Let's see... Parasites are made up of 2 parts. A Pushions core and a layer of Psion surrounding it acting as an armour.

"Surrounded by Psions? I should be able to detect it if it was surrounded by Psions."

"You could not sense it because their form is undetectable by normal senses, meaning that your Elemental Sight completely useless around them."