Under the night sky-
On a quiet riverbank in Shibuya District.
A gentle breeze blew past. Not only did it cause the willow branches by the river to ripple, but it also carried the chill of autumn.
At this moment, a homeless man was holding a bottle of wine in his hand as he walked leisurely along the river bank. He was wrapped in a slightly tattered cotton coat that revealed low-quality cotton. His mouth was muttering as if he was drunk.
"What's all this? They're all talking about supernatural revival.”
"I don't believe in these things. It's definitely the means of those rotten and dirty higher-ups…burp burp…just to take…all for themselves.”
"…Yes, I don't believe it, I don't believe it.”
“……”
The tramp was completely using his drunkenness to complain about all kinds of injustice. He even scolded those who believed in the ridiculous words of " supernatural revival ". They were all fools who had been deceived by the rotten higher-ups.
As the saying goes, when the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds.
Even though the revival of the supernatural had been going on for several years now, and all kinds of supernatural incidents had broken out frequently, and tragic tragedies had almost become a common occurrence in the mainstream media and online media, there were still some people in every city who were addicted to their own world. They always treated it as a scam carefully planned by the Japanese higher-ups.
And this group of people who refused to face reality-
Those who were not failures in life and work, or those who were defeated and unable to recover, were generally concentrated in Kyoto, Tokyo... these seemingly peaceful and prosperous international metropolis.
"…Go to sleep. This damn night is too quiet. It's not like the debauchery from before at all.”
The tramp threw the empty bottle into the river. Then, he laid down under the bridge and covered himself with a few newspapers, preparing to sleep.
However, at this moment.
Suddenly-
Ta…
A series of footsteps sounded. It was said to be human footsteps, but there seemed to be something else mixed in. It was the sound of dripping water.
"Hey, there's someone here. If you want to sleep, go find another place. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude.”
The tramp, who had already laid down, did not care about the footsteps that were close at hand. He thought that it was his " colleague " who wanted to fight for his place to sleep.
"…It's raining?"
The tramp suddenly felt his face slightly moist, as if water droplets were dripping on his face. However, when he slowly opened his turbid eyes, the sleepiness and tipsiness caused by drinking instantly disappeared, replaced by a chill and extreme fear that rose from the bottom of his heart.
"…Ghost, ghost!!!"
The tramp looked up and spat out a few words with a trembling mouth.
Immediately-
"Ahhh, help…"
Screams filled the air, accompanied by the sound of chewing and biting. Some residents were so scared that they hid under their blankets and trembled, afraid that this ominous thing would find them. Some people mustered up their courage and took out their phones to call the government.
A few bubbles appeared in the river, as if fish were coming out of the water to take a breath.
Five minutes later-
The first to arrive was not the government or the Yin Yang Hall branch stationed in Shibuya District, but Kasugano Dome in his ghost form.
Kasugano Dome directly crossed the bridge, her hand still tightly holding onto the Soulwood where she was staying. Her current spirit state was almost like a real body from a distance. As long as one looked closely, one would be able to notice the slight frivolity.
"I'm still a step too late."
Standing under the bridge, Kasugano Dome watched the bloody scene before him.
The head of the tramp had disappeared, and his internal organs had been eaten clean as if they had been cut open. The only things left that were still intact were his limbs.
However, judging from the blood stains and wounds left by the friction between his palms and feet and the ground, one could imagine how much pain the tramp had suffered just now.
Thank you, Mr. Kappa."
Kasugano Dome first thanked the " helper " hiding in the river. After waiting for the response from the bubbling river, she began to check the crime scene.
" It's the same as before. It's very 'clean', as if it was attacked by some kind of beast. Mr. Kappa didn't see the true face of that thing.”
Kasugano Dome carefully investigated the crime scene according to the method that Kotoko Iwanaga had taught her.
After confirming that there were no details that he had missed out on, he was shocked.
It was only when the police siren sounded that Kasugano Dome knew it was time to leave. Otherwise, it would be bad if the officials and the Yin Yang Hall branch saw her. After all, she was no longer a human but a ghost. Although revealing her identity would not cause any trouble, it would still be a little troublesome.
Thinking of this…
Kasugano Dome floated in the river, preparing to find Kotoko Iwanaga.
A moment later-
In a park not far from the crime scene, Kotomi Iwanaga was sitting on a swing with a black briefcase in her hand, waiting for Kasugano Dome to arrive.
"Sister Kotomi, I'm back."
At this moment, Kasugano Dome emerged from the ground.
"It's good that you're back safely."
Upon seeing Kasugano Kotoko, she took out a talisman and released Kasugano's body that was sealed within.
"You should rely on your body first."
"Alright, Sister Kotomi."
In daily life, Kasugano Dome still liked to rely on his original body. Becoming a ghost was just a convenient way to do things.
"How's the investigation going? Do you have any new clues?”
Seeing Kasugano Dome leaning on her body, Kotoko Ishinaga stood up from Chiaki and asked.
Kasugano shook his head sadly and said,"" It's the same as the previous crime scene. There's nothing unusual. If it weren't for the residual Yin Qi, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to determine if it was done by a ghost or a beast that accidentally entered the city. Moreover, Mr. Kappa, who was the first to discover it, didn't see its true appearance clearly.”
"How cunning. I've sent all the ghosts out, but I didn't expect that I still couldn't catch them.”
Kotoko Ikenaga pondered in distress.
"Sister Kotomi, is everything going well on your side?”
She and Sister Kotomi had split up.
Kasugano Dome and the ghosts went to investigate the human-eating case, while Iwanaga Kotoko personally went to various supernatural agencies to obtain some information about the wood demon incident.
"Thanks to the director."
" Yes." Kotoko Iwanaga waved the briefcase in her hand." We've gained a lot, and we've also found out an extremely secretive piece of information.”
If it was before-
Even if she used the director's name, it would take a few days to get the files out. However, when she went to the supernatural agencies tonight, they were all extremely polite and would grant her almost any request.
Because what happened in the Yin Yang Hall during the day had spread throughout Tokyo.
All the supernatural agencies in Tokyo knew about it.
The director of the White Fox Law Firm, White Fox Yuan, had already successfully outlined the framework of the Yin-Yang Doctrine. He was only one step away from becoming a national-level Yin-Yang Master.
Furthermore, the outline of the Yin Yang Path was called the Ten Thousand Techniques.
Learn all kinds of techniques and control all kinds of Daos!
If it had not happened right in front of their eyes, almost no one would believe that such a perverse Yin Yang Dao framework existed in the world. They really did not know how White Fox Source had positioned her Yin Yang Dao.
In the eyes of many Yin-Yang Masters.
Even though the White Fox Yuan had not truly advanced to the level of a National Onmyoji, her existence and weight in their hearts were no less than any National Onmyoji. In fact, she was even more important.
Don't forget-
White Fox Yuan was only a few years old, while the other national Onmyojis, other than the Suzuka of the Dalian Temple, were all in their thirties.
Moreover, the situation of Suzuka in the Dalian Temple was clear to the eyes of the wise.
Naturally, no supernatural agency would be willing to make a bad relationship with the White Fox Agency and the White Fox Source for useless information. Moreover, they were quite willing to do this kind of favor.
"Let's go back to the White Fox Firm.”
After saying that, Ishinaga Kotoko and Kasugano Dome walked down the quiet street.
The street lamps around them flickered with a dim yellow light, as if they would be swallowed by darkness at any moment.
If it was before the supernatural revival, if there were two beautiful young girls walking alone on an empty street in the middle of the night, some unemployed people or hooligans would have come out to chat them up.
But at this time-
However, no brazen hooligans would come out and wander around in the middle of the night. Moreover, in the eyes of others, it was extremely abnormal for two beautiful girls to walk on an empty street without fear.
As they got closer and closer to the White Fox Firm.
Kasugano Dome was a little hesitant. She had a doubt in her heart since the day, and she didn't know if she should tell Sister Kotoko.
"What's wrong?"
Kotomi Iwanaga, who was walking in front, noticed the abnormality of Kasugano Dome and asked.
"Sister Kotomi, have you forgotten about Miss Bright Night…"
"Forget? How could I forget?"
Ishinaga Kotoko stopped in her tracks and looked at the White Fox Firm that was about to arrive. She could vaguely see the plaque with the words 'White Fox Firm' written on it.
"The supernatural incident that Teruya Shitomiya wanted to commission is related to the legendary great demon, Shutendoji…How could I forget such a thing?”
A hint of worry appeared in Kotoko's eyes.
"Qiong, you should also understand that this level of demon is far beyond the limits of our White Fox Corporation. I admit that the director is indeed very strong, but there is definitely a big gap between him and this legendary demon.”
"So, Sister Kotomi left these two commissions behind, hoping to use this to distract the director from taking care of that Miss Bright Night.”
At this moment, an idea flashed through Kasugano Dome's mind.
In fact, it was not difficult to deduce that whether it was the case of the strange wood spirit or the case of the human being eaten, it was not as simple as waiting for the rabbit to come.
Even a newbie like Kasugano Dome who had just entered the industry knew that it would take a lot of effort to completely solve these two supernatural incidents. For example, Sister Kotoko had gained some information when the two of them went to investigate overnight, but she had returned empty-handed. It would take a lot of time and effort to investigate thoroughly.
"I do have this idea, but the final decision depends on the director.”
Kotoko Ishinaga sighed after she finished speaking.
From her conversation with the director during the day, she could tell that if the director really wanted to accept Teruya Yomiya's commission, she could not stop or change his decision.
The director had always had his own plans in mind.
This had nothing to do with safety. For example, other than provoking the Earth Imperial Sect and causing the dissatisfaction of the Yin Yang Hall, she didn't see any benefits in the Lord's Sacrifice at Mount Tai Prefecture.
Sometimes, the director's actions were so blind in her eyes, but the director also seemed to have a goal in mind…
"Let's talk about this matter later."
Kotomi Ikenaga shook her head.
"Why don't we talk about you?"
"Me!"
Kasugano Dome pointed at himself in confusion.
"That's right. Your spirit body will be able to stabilize soon. Previously, your cousin, Kurazaki Kaede, also called you and wanted you to return to the capital.”
Suddenly, Kasugano Dome fell silent, and even his footsteps stopped.
He seemed to be caught in a difficult decision.
Ishinaga Kotoko did not urge Kasugano Dome. After all, her next decision would determine her future path and fate.
After a while-
Kasugano Dome's eyes flashed with determination.
After a few days of difficult choices, she finally had an answer in her heart, a choice…
"I will return to the capital, but it will only be a trip.”
"I'm already an alien now, not a human. Perhaps this is the harbor where I can stay.”
Kasugano Dome looked at the plaque that was getting closer and closer. White Fox Law Firm.
"I'll tell the director when the time comes.”
Kotomi Ikenaga said.
"Thank you, Sister Kotomi."
Kasugano Dome thanked him sincerely.
" It's fine. After all, it's better to keep you here than to keep some coquettish fellows here…Especially since we're about the same…"
Kotoko Ishinaga whispered as she glanced at Kasugano's chest.
Even though they had the same attributes, it was still better than having a rival like Mu and Zeng Xuecai who posed a huge threat. At the very least, Qiong was on the same side as him.
Moreover, as the director's strength continued to increase, the recruitment of the White Fox Firm had become an inevitable choice.
She was taking precautions before it happened.
"Sister Kotomi, what did you say?"
Kotoko Ishinaga's last words were too soft, so Kasugano Dome did not hear them clearly.
"…Nothing." Kotoko Iwanaga waved her hand and found a random excuse."Let's go back quickly. Don't let the director wait anxiously.”
By the time Ishinaga Kotoko and Kasugano Dome returned to the White Fox Law Firm, it was already two o'clock in the morning.
As a ghost, Kasugano Dome did not feel tired even when he was leaning on his body. However, Kotoko Iwanaga could not do the same. She kept yawning. She decided not to go back today and would just stay at the White Fox Agency for the night.
When Kotoko Iwanaga yawned tiredly and pushed open the office door, she immediately frowned and became vigilant.
" Who are you?"
Kasugano Dome, who was following behind Kotomi Iwanaga, looked into the office and saw an unfamiliar yet slightly familiar young man, or rather, a beautiful young man, standing on the desk.
Perhaps it was a little rude to use the word "beautiful" on a man.
However, the appearance of the person in front of her made her unable to find any more accurate words to describe him.
His eyes were as blue as mist, and his lips were as beautiful as cherry blossoms. His handsome facial features were gentle and gave off a sense of beauty. His shoulder-length silver hair had a silk-like luster, and it was bound by a red rope. It looked clean and refreshing. His skin was as delicate as porcelain, and any woman who saw it would be jealous. He was calm and had a unique charm, like a beautiful young man in Greek mythology who watched the daffodils die.
" Tell me, who are you?!"
Kotoko Ikenaga berated sternly.
When the handsome young man heard Kotomi Ikenaga's question, a hint of helplessness appeared on his face. His transformation this time was truly too great. Previously, he had been too focused on increasing his strength to notice the changes in his appearance.
However, Kasugano Dome, who was standing behind Kotomi Iwanaga, had a strange expression on her face as she hesitated for a moment.
" It's the director, Director Yuan..."
Kotomi Ishinaga's eyes widened as she stared at the handsome young man in disbelief. She then turned to look at Kasugano Dome with confusion.
"Qiong, you mean that this person is the director? How is that possible?!!!”
Kasugano Dome nodded.
"Sister Kotomi, you know that in order to nourish my soul, the director signed a Spirit-branded Retainer Contract with me. The Spirit-branded Retainer will never mistake its master.”
Kasugano Dome explained.
" Really?!"
Kotoko Ikenaga was still very suspicious.
"Don't stand at the door. My strength has just broken through, which has led to a slight change in my appearance. There's no need to make a fuss.”
Yuan said helplessly.
After hearing that familiar voice, Ishinaga Kotoko finally confirmed in her heart that the person who could make people scream on the street was the station chief, White Fox Minamoto Yumo.
"Director, how is this a small change? Even plastic surgery isn't as exaggerated as you.”
When Kotoko Ishinaga and Kasugano Dome got close, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Her beauty was mixed with masculinity, which made her even more gentle and refined than before. Even if one ignored her handsome face, she was extremely attractive to any woman. All of them combined were completely a poison that specialized in restraining women.
"Chief, if you walk on the streets during the day, I guarantee that you will attract countless people to watch.”
"I don't know if they're watching or not. Move away from me first.”
Quietly, Iwanaga Kotoko had already stuck close to Yuanyumo. She was as mesmerized as she was, almost drooling.
"Mistake, mistake…"
Seeing that Yuan had exposed her, Ishinaga Kotoko could only reluctantly move her body away. "The main thing is that the current director is too charming.”
Yuan could not help but roll her eyes.
This was not something he could control. When the acting system advanced to youth, the fox bloodline in his body had also quietly awakened, and his appearance had changed.
"Oh right, Director, you said that your strength has broken through?”
Kotoko Ishinaga suddenly realized something.
Yuan nodded and said calmly,""That's right. His strength has officially stepped into the ranks of a national-level Onmyoji.”
" National Onmyoji?!!!"
" So fast?!!"
Both Ishinaga Kotoko and Kasugano Dome were stunned. The two of them knew the importance of a national-level Onmyoji in the Yin-Yang Dao. They were definitely top-notch Onmyoji.
They knew that this day would come sooner or later.
However, he did not expect it to be so fast. He had just received news of successfully outlining the framework of the Yin-Yang Dao during the day, and he had broken through at night.
The speed at which his strength was breaking through made Kotomi Ishinaga feel that it was a little unrealistic.
"The two of you, don't make this matter known.”
Yuan deliberately instructed.
"Yes, Director."
Kotoko Ikenaga and Kasugano nodded solemnly. They understood that this matter was not trivial.
The change in strength and appearance might involve the director's secret. Since the director didn't say anything, they wouldn't ask too much. As long as the director was still the director, it was fine.
"Tell me, what did you get out of this trip?”
Yuan sat in her office chair and tidied her long silver hair out of habit.
"Director, I have very little harvest here…"
Kasugano Dome told Yuan about the situation she had encountered and the information she had gathered at the scene.
Yuan flipped through it briefly and found that it was indeed similar to the contents recorded in the power of attorney.
"Director, I have made a big discovery.”
Instead of taking out the information, Ishinaga Kotoko took out an object that Yuanyumo found extremely familiar from her briefcase.
It was a hairpin.
A hairpin from a thousand years ago.
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