Chapter 29
Sitting at home, counting the things that fall from the sky
"The Clow Cards are special playing cards made by 'Clow Reed,' who was a super magician. The Clow Cards he made are living cards, and each of them contains enormous and terrifying power."
"Clow once said that if the seal on the Clow Cards were completely broken, the entire world would suffer a devastating catastrophe, a catastrophe of annihilation! And the entire world would sink into the deepest darkness."
"Σ(°△°|||)︴Mo???"
Upon hearing Kero's words, Sakura was so shocked that she blurted out a foreign language.
"Really? Can the Clow Cards destroy the world?" Sakura's gaze involuntarily fell on the card lying quietly on the table.
Despite Xiao Ke's repeated instructions, she signed her name on a card before cooking.
Could such a small playing card really destroy the world?
Sakura's mind involuntarily conjured up the scene of her meeting Keroberos with Xiao Wang in the underground library.
It seems that this playing card was indeed the cause of the riot.
Even now, thinking back on it, she still feels a lingering fear.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that those playing cards might actually destroy the entire world!
"How many cards were played?" Sakura asked with a worried expression.
All she remembers is that the cards flew off in a flash, but she didn't really see how many there were.
But she knew one thing: these cards must be...
So many!!!
"The Clow Cards are living cards, each one possessing endless magic."
"Although they were created by Clow Reed and would obey his commands, now that Clow Reed is dead, they have their own will and preferences. After Clow's death, there is no one to restrain them. Ordinary people would have no way to deal with this destructive power."
"Kuro created this magic book before his death because he was worried that these Clow Cards would cause irreparable damage and consequences if left unattended, in order to seal and contain these cards."
"I was also placed on the cover of this magic book by Clow Reed as a seal and guardian beast, to suppress and protect these Clow Cards from being used by bad people, and from being accidentally released by powerless people."
While explaining to Sakura, Kero held a spoon twice the size of himself and scooped up some pudding to eat.
Two expressions simultaneously appeared on its face.
One is the pride of reminiscing about the past, and the other is the enjoyment of eating delicious food.
Back in the day, when I was by Kuro's side, what a blissful life it was! I was happy every day and didn't have to worry about anything.
but
Immediately, Xiao Ke fell silent again.
But Kuro gave him a wonderful time and memories back then, and now, Kuro is dead.
However, he also explained what he should do and the responsibilities he should bear.
Now, isn't it time for me to repay him?
Thinking of this, a resolute light shone even brighter in Xiao Ke's beady eyes.
Holding the large spoon, Xiao Ke's tone became more resolute and decisive: "No matter what, I will collect all the scattered Clow Cards!"
Sakura placed her hands on the desk and then rested her head on it.
She couldn't help but smile as she looked at Xiao Ke's energetic and spirited appearance.
"You seem to have a lot of ambition."
Kero's incredibly brave expression and lofty aspirations filled Sakura with admiration.
"I hope you get what you want," Sakura was about to give Kero a verbal compliment, but the latter suddenly turned around.
"Yoo!" Kero stretched out a paw, pointed at Sakura, and shouted, "It's decided! You're coming with me!"
"Σ(｀д′*ノ)ノNani?!"
Sakura was so startled by Kero's words that she straightened her back abruptly, leaning back strategically, her two large, dark green eyes filled with a hint of disbelief.
"What did you say? I want to come too? Why do I want to come too??" Sakura exclaimed in surprise, her ahoge (cowlick) on her head bounced up and down in fright.
"What?" Seeing Sakura's incredulous expression, Kero also looked at her with disbelief.
"What do you mean? Aren't you going to come with me to collect the Clow Cards?!" Kero's expression was like that of a john who was about to run away after pulling up his pants; he was shocked beyond words.
"Me? I'm supposed to go with you to capture the Clow Cards?" Sakura repeated Kero's words.
Seeing that Sakura had no intention of helping it at all, Keroberos became furious.
"If you hadn't carelessly activated the Wind Card's magic, how could it have helped the other Clow Cards escape? How could all the Clow Cards have flown away without a single one remaining!"
"There's still one left!" Sakura's expression froze as she looked at Kero's angry roar, and she felt a little guilty as she slumped back onto the table.
That's definitely the logic.
Those cards did indeed fly away because I triggered that wind card, but I don't know why!
To be honest, wasn't it because those playing cards had no protective measures at all, and could be easily grabbed, that's why they all flew away?
Thinking of this, Sakura suddenly felt confident again.
I think I understand that principle too!
"Swish"
Sakura immediately straightened her back again, even straighter than before.
"Although it was my mistake that I let all the Clow Cards go, didn't you just say that your duty is to protect the Clow Cards from being touched by others?"
"Aren't you the sealed beast of this magic book? Little Wang is right! This is called dereliction of duty! This is called, this is called collusion between cat and mouse! A chicken that has lost its rooster! Using this to shirk responsibility! A horse that has stumbled! A complete mess!"
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Hearing Sakura's words, a question mark appeared on Kero's forehead once again.
It gritted its teeth and glared at Sakura, saying fiercely, "Did that brat say all that?"
"Uh," Sakura paused upon hearing this.
Immediately, she blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Not all of it was his wording; some of the terms weren't."
Message: Negative points from Cerberus +999
"Huh?" Wang Changsheng, who was about to sneak out of the house, stopped in his tracks.
"What's going on now?"
How can you sit at home and expect people to come down from the sky?