Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 195: Formal filing of the case
"I told you, Lord Amabie, I will not abandon any of my 'family'!"

"Come back! Once you have experienced the despair and pain of a terminal illness, you will understand the greatness of God in saving all living beings!"

The "master" walking in front stretched out his hand to Xia Fan, and in his open palm was a small scale.

The scales were crushed by her fingertips, turning into crystal powder and blowing towards him with the wind.

"I see. Is this the source of the foul air?"

Xia Fan nimbly jumped sideways to avoid the handful of strange powder.

He clearly saw that there was a faint foul smell in the powder, so he naturally would not take it head-on.

"Ula uh uh la uh..."

At the same time, the sharp sound of sirens came from far away.

Several black commercial vehicles rushed into the alley almost sticking to the wall, and stopped outside the house with a sharp brake sound.

"This is the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Special Operations Section 9. We now suspect that you are involved in a supernatural case. Everyone at the scene, hold your heads and squat!"

Before these "cultists" could react, Inspector Higurashi and his detectives in black uniforms rushed out of the car and surrounded the old apartment building.

"Oh no, it's a fake government!"

"Family members, separate and leave!"

"With Lord Amabie's protection, they can't stop us!"

Regardless of their naked state, these believers crouched like deformed creatures, preparing to break out...

"This is my last warning. If anyone shows any signs of resistance, we will immediately take coercive measures!"

The next second, the agents drew their pistols without hesitation.

With the precedent of Masahiro Takenaka transforming into a giant, they will not ignore any suspect in a supernatural case.

"..."

Pointed at by the black muzzle of the gun, the believers present immediately stopped their movements...

Even the most burly man could only squat down with his head in his hands.

After all, when it comes to taking lives, bullets kill faster than disease.

"Put clothes on them and take them back for questioning!"

"Yes!"

The agents skillfully took out straitjackets, ball gags and handcuffs and began to "pack up and take away".

"We haven't broken any laws. We are just living the life we ​​want according to our own will! Even the Metropolitan Police Department can't detain us forever..."

"On the contrary, you will soon be punished by Lord Amabie. The disease in your body will accelerate and make you regret everything you did today..."

The "master" allowed the police to do what they wanted to him, his eyes fixed on Xia Fan.

"Don't worry, I have my own gods to protect me."

Xia Fan walked behind her and pried open her fingers...

"No... that was given to me by Lord Amabie... you can't take it away... No!!!"

The Master's expression suddenly became extremely panicked...

Her curvy body struggled madly and she screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Leave her alone."

Inspector Higurashi waved his hand, and an agent took out an automatic syringe and shot the "Master" in the neck, causing her to instantly calm down. "What the hell is this?"

Xia Fan carefully picked up the pieces of "nail polish" that he had just peeled off from the other person's fingertips and looked at them carefully...

It was a tiny scale the size of a fingernail, and belonged to some unknown creature.

This "master" sticks these scales on his nails like a manicure and uses them whenever he wants.

……

Afternoon, Class 9 office.

"Report, a total of thirty-five members of the "House of the Soul" have been arrested..."

"According to the confessions of the 'believers', most of them met the woman called 'guru' when they were receiving treatment in the hospital, or were introduced by friends or family members and were taken to the spiritual home..."

"After joining the 'House of the Soul', believers must live in a collective environment and are not allowed to go out at will except for missionary activities."

"In addition to the daily morning and evening classes, there are also regular 'purification ceremonies' with an indefinite number of participants, which essentially involve multiple people having indiscriminate physical relations."

"Those who successfully 'preach' to three or more believers can be promoted to 'devotees' and have the opportunity to obtain extraordinary powers from the gods. It is said that there are multiple levels above them, such as 'guru' and 'bishop'."

In the conference room, Xia Fan and Jinguji Aoi sat side by side, listening to the case reports from Higurashi and several detectives.

"The serious illnesses of these 'believers' were indeed cured in the 'House of the Soul' at first, but some of them later developed various diseases such as colds and diabetes."

"The guru will tell them that it is because they are not pious enough and have created new sins. If they worship the gods more devoutly, the disease will be cured."

"Those who joined and then left the 'House of the Soul' all died of serious illnesses not long after, causing the remaining believers to stay in that house with all their hearts."

Listening to the complicated case, everyone's expressions were very serious.

"In summary, given that the 'House of the Soul' is not registered with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and that it has the characteristics of recruiting people, gathering large numbers of people for activities, amassing money, having strict hierarchy, and continuous brainwashing, it is undoubtedly a 'cult'."

After quickly going over the case, Higurashi concluded with a complicated expression.

"The only difference from traditional cults is that the 'guru' does display a certain degree of 'supernatural power'."

"So, it is very difficult to make those believers recognize the reality through psychological treatment."

"The two consultants' opinions are..."

Having said that, Higurashi looked at Xia Fan and Jinguji Aoi for help.

Because of the belief that all things have spirits, District 11 protects individual freedom of religious belief and implements a religious corporation system.

Any group that owns religious facilities, has religious functions, conducts religious activities, spreads religious doctrines, and educates and trains religious believers can legally register as a religious group.

As of now, due to the diversity of beliefs and tax exemption for religious corporations, there are said to be more than 180,000 registered religions in District 11.

At the same time, because one person can believe in multiple religions at the same time, 1.2 million believers were counted out of a population of 2 million.

Therefore, there are countless cults like "House of the Soul" and it is difficult to guard against them.

Even if they are destroyed after being identified, as long as there are still stubborn believers, these cults will soon make a comeback.

"Regarding the god named 'Amabie', there is no official record. The Psychic Association will conduct further investigation."

"I have already checked the statue. It is just an ordinary wooden sculpture, not a divine body. The only 'supernatural element' in the entire 'House of the Soul' is the scales that Xia Jun found."

"Although the 'master' was too tight-lipped and did not explain its origin. But I judge that this 'House of the Soul' is just one of the bases of this huge sect..."

"If we want to make those people wake up and return to normal life, we must find the divine body of 'Amabie' and uproot their faith."

Aoi Jinguji frowned and analyzed the situation carefully.

(End of this chapter)