I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 199: A little kid but a big kid
"Gentlemen, please give us your explanations."

In the town's police station, it was still the same 'interrogation room' used to interrogate supernatural beings, and sitting in the 'suspect' seat was still the short-haired girl, Higashi Takami.

This time, however, the interrogator was Fuji Seiko.

In front of Fujisei, who had just mastered the 'Uranium Light Wave Fist', not only Higashi Takami, who was just an ordinary junior high school student, but even the high school girl Evil Spirit Itsuki obediently placed her hands on her knees and sat quietly next to Higashi Takami.

"Officer, we are good people. Uh, we didn't kill anyone."

As soon as Higashi Hsiao-mi opened her mouth,
Their moral standards plummeted.

Unfortunately, although the two of them did not actually 'kill' anyone, they had eliminated quite a few evil spirits.

If evil spirits are considered 'human,' then they commit murder; if evil spirits are not considered 'human,' then what is Sister Yiyue beside me?
"Just say it,"

"Officer, what do you need us for?"

Unlike the anxious Higashi Takami, Izuki was, after all, a high school student;

Besides, she's already died once, so she might as well die again: she dares to hunt evil spirits everywhere, and she's not someone who's afraid of death.

"Join the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department,"

Since the 'possessed spirit' Izuki seemed like a willing bachelor, Fuji Seiko didn't waste any words.

"Upon joining, you will immediately receive the rank of 'Inspector'. Although you will not have a jurisdiction, your salary and benefits will be paid at the highest standard."

A typical police inspector is in charge of a region, usually the chief of the local police station.

The Extraordinary Countermeasures Division is definitely not an option; their police ranks are more of a social status.

"At the same time, each mission will receive a certain administrative subsidy depending on the level of danger of the mission."

"You are very familiar with the mission: to exterminate harmful evil spirits."

finished,

Fuji Seiko handed the two documents in her hand to the person and spirit sitting opposite her.

"Think about it?"

After saying that, he casually placed the pen in front of the short-haired girl.

Can we refuse?

There wasn't even a "no" option!
Higashi Takami and Izuki exchanged a glance, both seeing the same message in each other.

If they refuse, it's questionable whether they can even walk out of that door: in today's island nation, there's no way they'd be given the chance to shout "I want to see a lawyer."

"Sir."

"Just call me Holy Son,"

As Higashi Takami signed the "letter of intent to sell herself... cough cough, to join the company," Fuji Seiko smiled and extended her right hand.

"From now on, we'll be colleagues. Don't hesitate to come to me if you need anything."

Seriously speaking, Fuji Seiko is absolutely reliable as a senior colleague: she took a huge risk to undergo experiments so that Mai could receive superhuman treatment, becoming the first artificial superhuman.

"Yes, Senior Holy Son."

The girl, who was a junior high school student before, now suddenly became a 'police inspector', cautiously extended her hand.

The police chief of this small town, after a lifetime of hard work, only ever reached the rank of inspector.

That is,

She has already stood among ordinary people.
No, it's the finish line for ordinary people who climb upwards with all their might.

It all feels a bit unreal, but let's put that aside for now. The most important thing is—

"Senior, may I ask the Metropolitan Police Department to help me investigate something?"

Fuji Seiko's right hand, which was clasped with the girl's, stiffened slightly, but she withdrew her hand as if nothing had happened.

"sure,"

“Our Extraordinary Countermeasures Division has a deep cooperative relationship with the Metropolitan Police Department: as you probably know, Chief Inspector Takeya also serves as the head of the Extraordinary Countermeasures Division.”

"Really?"

"Thank you, Senior Holy Son!"

The short-haired girl's joy was genuine; she turned to look at the female high school student demon beside her.

"Sister Yiyue, with the help of the Metropolitan Police Department, we'll be able to get it done very quickly."

"Oh yes."

Slightly annoyed, the high school girl, Evil Spirit Izuki, ran her fingers through her blonde hair, her mind elsewhere.

After becoming an evil spirit, she did indeed prioritize finding out the cause of her death.

But that's more about keeping myself occupied—

If she didn't do this, she felt she might disappear at any moment.

And now, it seems, perhaps.
The cause of death isn't that important, is it?
"Alright, let's find out the truth in one go!"

Seeing the two girls, one big and one small, holding hands and celebrating that they had finally found a way to pursue the 'truth', Fuji Seiko tilted her head slightly.

impossible.

Even with the help of the Metropolitan Police Department's intelligence network, they absolutely could not find any information!

All relevant personnel have been detained by the Metropolitan Police Department; all information related to 'Toigetsu' has been deleted and sealed.

That's right, Du Yiyue is the full name of the high school girl evil spirit.

Given the size of the government, investigating a person is extremely easy.

But it was precisely the government's decision to make Yi Yue a special police officer tasked with eliminating evil spirits that prevented her from achieving her wish of becoming a Buddha.

"Come, I'll take you to Tokyo."

"Meet the other colleagues."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Senior Holy Son~~"

Just as I returned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department headquarters, a familiar figure came running up and pounced on me.

"I'm finally out of that 'prison,' waaaaah~~"

"Ahem, Mayi, calm down."

After patting the young policewoman who had jumped into her arms, Fuji Seiko introduced her to the curious Higashi Takami and Itsuki behind her.

"This is your colleague, the head of the Third Countermeasures Section: Mayi Kawai."

?

"Ah, sorry."

Noticing that there were other people present, the young policewoman quickly moved away from her senior's embrace and coughed.

"Hello, I am Kawai Mai."

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually quite strong: feel free to consult me ​​about anything~~"

"Ah, okay, Section Chief Kawai."

Higashi Hsiao-mi responded with an 'awkward but polite' smile.

This senior section chief seems unreliable.
'Don't underestimate her,'

The voice of Yi Yue echoed in her mind. She was standing right next to her, but because they often 'merged', they were able to communicate telepathically over short distances.

Simply put, it's 'in-team voice chat'.

'This seemingly silly policewoman actually possesses considerable spiritual power!'

As a veteran artificial superhuman, Kawai Mai's weakness is only compared to the top masters.

To ordinary evil spirits, she is a blazing humanoid flame; a mere touch is enough to send their evil souls flying.

I see. As expected of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Higashimomi was filled with awe.
This seemingly silly, innocent policewoman is actually quite strong!
“Come on, Xiaomei Yiyue, I’ll take you to do a comprehensive evaluation.”

"Ok?"

Originally, Kawai Mai was also planning to go and watch.

However, her headset picked up a report from her subordinate.

"Senior Holy Son, and these two as well. I have something to attend to, see you later!"

After saying that, the young policewoman ran off again, leaving Dong Xiaomei and Yiyue amazed.

This is completely different from the serious and solemn Metropolitan Police Department/Supernatural Countermeasures Division I imagined!
"Mai is just an isolated case. Come with me."

Fuji Seiko didn't know what to say to this junior.

Let her be.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Where are the visitors?

"Yes, Section Chief, in the third meeting room."

Upon hearing the policewoman's question, the middle-aged man in his crisp uniform immediately nodded in response, his attitude quite respectful. Regardless of how 'immature' Kawai Mai's words and actions might be, her strength was undeniable: one punch from her would be enough to wipe out not only ordinary people, but even a typical artificial superhuman.

After all, I do all sorts of scientific exercise every day.
Now he's a Wolf-level Transcendent who has mastered the 'Uranium Light Wave Fist'!

He is a great figure whom ordinary people look up to.

"Who is looking for me—?"

Pushing open the door to the third meeting room, Kawai Mai's gaze swept across the room.

One was dressed in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses; he looked like either a lawyer or a senior manager. The other had a scar on his face and wore sunglasses; he practically had "I'm a bodyguard" written all over his face. The two stood behind the sofa in the meeting room.

Surrounded by them, a little girl, about ten years old, sat on the sofa.
Judging from her exquisite Western-style dress and elegant posture, she must be the daughter of some important person.

Strange, when did I meet someone like this?
A bunch of question marks popped into Kawai Mai's mind.

It's not a matter of status—given Kawai Mai's current power, there are plenty of powerful figures who want to curry favor with her.

But Director Zhuya, in order to support the island nation in its precarious state, wished he could split his subordinates in two: use the women as men and the men as beasts of burden. If it weren't for the great cause, the extraordinary medicine, and the various generous benefits for their relatives, the extraordinary special police would have rebelled!
Simply devilish!
On the other hand, since Director Zhu Ya herself was leading the way by working overtime every day without pay, her subordinates couldn't really say anything.

"Little sister, who are you?"

Faced with the puzzled look on Kawai Mai's face, the little girl put down her disposable cup: it was just a glass of water, but she made it sound like a high-end coffee.

"First, let me introduce myself. I am Kyuu Sora, the head of the Kyuu Sora Zaibatsu, and I come from Hiroshima City."

The little girl stood up and gracefully performed a skirt-lifting bow.

"so?"

Seeing that the policewoman with the bob haircut still looked bewildered, the little girl's brow twitched, and she almost lost her composure.

"Section Chief Kawai Mai,"

"My young lady was saved by you, and she has come to express her gratitude."

The lawyer with the gold-rimmed glasses took the initiative to explain.
That's when the young policewoman suddenly realized what was going on.

"It is you,"

Remembered!

During the Battle of Hiroshima, she did indeed rescue a little girl from an overturned car.

I didn't pay attention at the time, and I never expected that she was the head of some 'Nine Skyscraper Group'. It's unbelievable that such a young girl could be in power.

As memories flooded back, Maya Kawai recalled: there was a middle-aged couple in the car, holding the little girl in their arms; judging from this, the parents of the people in front of her must have already died in the extraordinary disaster.

Please accept my condolences, Jiu Kong.

“Nine Void Shakes Love, just call me Shakes Love.”

Now that the other party had remembered, the little girl straightened her appearance and bowed her head respectfully.

"Thank you for saving my life."

"Thank you!" x2
The lawyer with gold-rimmed glasses and the bodyguard with a scar and sunglasses bowed in unison.

"Ah, no need, no need~~"

Being thanked so formally made Kawai Mai feel awkward, so she waved her hand awkwardly.

"I am a police officer, and protecting the people is my duty."

"But without you, I would have died in that city. So—"

As soon as the little girl raised her hand, the lawyer-dressed man with gold-rimmed glasses immediately opened his briefcase and took out a stack of documents.

"This is my thank you gift."

?

Before the stunned Mai Kawai could react, the little girl waved her hand.

After bowing, the lawyer and bodyguard quietly left the meeting room, closing the door behind them.

? ?
"This is."

Kawai Mai tilted her head. Of course, she wasn't afraid of the little girl 'suddenly attacking' or anything like that; she just felt confused.

Perhaps this is just how rich people behave?

"This is 49 percent of the shares of the Jiukong Conglomerate, worth 214 billion."

The little girl respectfully handed the documents in her hand to Kawai Mai, leaving the young policewoman looking bewildered.

"What's the meaning."

"On the one hand, this is a gift of gratitude for saving a life."

"On the other hand, I also want to use your name to protect my life."

???

Kawai Mai wanted to scratch her head. She understood each word individually, but putting them together...
"Sister Mai, may I call you that?"

After receiving a nod from the policewoman, the little girl sighed.

Do you enjoy watching Taiga dramas?

"The young general was sidelined by his subordinates, powerful ministers held sway, and chaos reigned—"

As she spoke, the little girl pointed to herself.

"It may sound like I'm bragging, but that's my current situation."

"My parents are both dead, and I'm the only heir left in the Kujo family. And a whole bunch of 'relatives' who appeared out of nowhere."

"And those company executives, managers, lawyers, and the like; they are all eyeing my family's assets with covetous intent."

It's very simple; all you need is a pen handed to you, and you accidentally sign a document.
That way, you can legally and legitimately transfer your assets!
Even America's richest man accidentally signed a document while running a high fever, resulting in his son being 'daughter': who knew that the 'puberty blocker' was actually a sterilization drug.

“Those so-called ‘relatives’ will do everything they can to take away my family’s property.”

"And I don't know who to trust, so—"

The little girl handed the document in her hand to Kawai Mai again.
"It would be better to give this money to Sister Mayi!"

Is this legal?

The young policewoman felt like her brain wasn't working properly.

She was a police officer, but previously she was just a regular 'patrolman,' a local police officer.

Although he has been promoted rapidly, it was all forced upon him. He is completely ignorant of the power struggles among the wealthy and doesn't even know if they are legal.

"Of course it's legal,"

The little girl smiled confidently.

"As long as Sister Mayi signs it, it's legal."

The savior before me seems to have a distorted view of herself: with her power, even the law has to give way to her.

"Once this document is signed, 214 billion will be Sister Ma Yi's!"

"Or is it that Sister Mayi is willing to watch me be sidelined, or even die in an accident?"

"Ah good"

In the expectant gaze of the little girl, tears welling up in her eyes,

In a daze, Kawai Mai signed the document.

Get it!

"By the way, Sister Mayi."

Was the previous "Yellow Springs Crack" disaster really a "natural phenomenon"?

After the young policewoman signed the documents, the little girl asked a question, seemingly casually.

"It just so happens to appear in eight densely populated cities; I have a feeling there's some kind of hidden force behind it all."

"Oh, I don't think so. We should listen to the government."

Kawai Mai's gaze wandered. She was the one in the know, but how could she possibly tell a little girl something like this?
However, this expression, as seen by the little girl, already revealed a great deal.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Miss,"

"let's go."

Emerging from the reception room, the little girl who had received the 'amulet' waved, signaling her two henchmen to follow.

"Once we get back, we'll get the equity transfer done immediately."

"Let everyone know that the Jiu Kong family's businesses are backed by the head of the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department."

"Yes!" X2
The two subordinates bowed and accepted the order.

And
There was definitely more to that extraordinary event than met the eye!
"Sister Mai,"

Looking back at the Metropolitan Police Department, a look of guilt flashed in the little girl's eyes.

I'm sorry, I took advantage of you.

But the revenge for my parents can't just be left like this!

(End of this chapter)