Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

This material is called the spider silk of Jorogumo.

Jorogumo is a type of yokai (supernatural creature) in Japanese folklore, a general term for humanoid spiders.

Haruhiko only needs to find a second-tier Jorogumo and extract its spider silk.

"I'll protect Haruhiko-kun today!"

Hoshino Rin said with a smile.

When she was at the first tier, she was able to hold her own against second-tier Onmyoji using her spiritual tools.

Now, in the second stage, needless to say, there are definitely many more methods.

"Thank you, Miss Rin."

Seeing this, Haruhiko also chimed in.

"Then, little follower, come in with me."

Hoshino Rin hooked her index finger, a hint of allure appearing on her delicate face.

It was like a secret invitation.

"Looks like we're just going to have to let them do as they please today."

Haruhiko sighed and resigned himself to following in her footsteps.

Hoshino Rin turned her head away and said, "Not bad, you're very obedient."

He was clearly panicking, but he still insisted on flirting.

Haruhiko asked with a smile, "Is there any reward?"

Hoshino Rin looked back at him, met his gaze, and then turned away like a frightened cub.

"Are you a child? You want a reward?"

As she spoke, she took a lollipop out of her pocket and put it in his hand.

Haruhiko was a little stunned.

Aren't you the child?

Do you also like lollipops?

"It's... bought for my sister, not for me to eat."

Hoshino Rin realized something and explained softly.

Hotaru Hoshino?

Haruhiko thought of her sister, who was as cold and indifferent as a robot.

Does she like lollipops?

That's quite a contrast.

"cold."

Haruhiko suddenly shouted.

"what?"

Hoshino Rin subconsciously looked at him, only to have a lollipop stuffed into her mouth.

She instinctively bit down and licked it, a sweet taste bursting in her mouth.

"I don't eat lollipops."

Haruhiko explained casually.

Rin Hoshino snapped out of her reverie and nodded.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is a strolling garden with artificial hills and springs.

More than 3,000 plants are planted in the spacious garden of 70,000 square meters.

It contains many designs that simulate famous tourist attractions from various places.

"right here."

Hoshino Rin stopped by a stream.

Haruhiko looked around.

Because of the murder, the area was cordoned off with police tape.

However, the body was no longer there.

Haruhiko pondered for a moment.

Since they are psionicists, they naturally have unusual ways of finding people.

For example, a magic circle.

Essentially, this is a reinforced fixed spell or talisman.

By utilizing psionic materials and specific psionic operating methods, one can achieve effects and functions far exceeding those of ordinary spells.

But if he can think of it, others can too.

"Have you found any trace of the killer?"

Haruhiko thought for a moment and then asked.

"No."

Hoshino Rin shook her head and said, "We've tried many methods, but we're still getting nowhere."

Knew it.

Haruhiko wasn't surprised.

But that doesn't mean that formations and such are useless.

If it were a fifth-tier powerhouse, the effect would be self-evident.

However, this is only the second-tier commission.

"I plan to conduct a thorough search of the area."

Rin Hoshino explained her solution: "I have a yokai, a cat demon, which can find people by their scent."

It sounds feasible, but in reality, the probability is very small.

Because the smell will disappear.

And would the murderer be so foolish as to stay nearby and not run away?

Haruhiko remained silent for a moment, then turned to look at the stream.

A group of goldfish swam in some of the clear river water.

There were witnesses to this murder.

He remembered that the stream at Koishikawa Korakuen was actually a tributary of Kanda Josui.

Fish are naturally present in flowing water.

At this point, his title as a master of ventriloquism comes into play.

"I have an idea."

Haruhiko met Hoshino Rin's gaze and said with a smile, "We can give it a try; perhaps it won't be so troublesome."

He crouched down and put his hands into the river.

Hoshino Rin looked at him with a puzzled expression, and after a moment, she showed a surprised look.

All sorts of fish were seen surrounding him.

Chapter 26 The Abnormalities of the Sewers

After the conversation, Haruhiko obtained some information that surprised him.

The murderer swam down the river to this spot before dumping the body.

According to the goldfish, he was very fast; they only saw his back.

Is he a professional swimmer?

Haruhiko had a guess, and stood up, saying, "Rin, let's go."

"where to?"

Hoshino Rin was a little confused. "Do you have any leads?"

"Ah."

Haruhiko walked upstream along the riverbank, dipping his hands into the water every so often to communicate with the fish.

Soon, the two left Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.

Kanda Josui is actually an artificial waterway.

It was originally used to provide water for the former Edo Castle.