I have an unlimited number of shikigami

"Asuka is cute by nature, does she need to pretend?"

"...Stop being narcissistic."

"Senior, would you like to sing a song for Asuka?"

"I won't sing!"

"How about Asuka sings for her senior?"

"I won't listen!"

"Crackling crackling babbling babbling~~"

"Clam?"

"Isn't Chibi Maruko-chan adorable?"

Shut up!

"Da da da la li la~~"

Asuka?

A somewhat familiar name.

The Honda Civic slowly came to a stop at the entrance of the construction site.

Ito Takumi's indifferent gaze swept over Kasahara Asuka's face...

next second.

His pupils contracted sharply.

His expression was dazed, his features were stiff, and he was completely out of sorts.

Is there a possibility...

The important figure who helped Fujiwara Izaya exorcise the spirit was actually the Kasahara Shrine Maiden he had been longing for.

No, no...

Why did Kasahara Shrine Maiden do that?

Is it just because that guy is handsome?

impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

Kasahara Shrine Maiden is definitely not the kind of superficial girl who only cares about looks!

We are clergy, and our most important task is to protect humanity and uphold justice!

Is it possible to exorcise spirits with one's face?

Almost reflexively, Ito Takumi's entire body began to tremble uncontrollably, as if he had been struck by a powerful lightning bolt while walking across a vast wasteland.

numb.

He stared blankly at the scene before him.

He stared blankly as his beloved dream lover and Asakusa boy NTR'd him in front of him.

"Asuka, remember to behave tonight, okay?"

Why?

"It might be dangerous inside, I have to make sure you're safe."

"Yes, yes, Asuka will listen to her senior."

In their line of sight, the once noble and unapproachable Kasahara Shrine Maiden now wore an affectionate and obedient expression, like a young girl in love.

Her slightly upturned nose, full of spirit, and her animated expression were more captivating than ever before.

Ito Takumi felt like he had been dumped.

Although it was unrequited love, the anguish of heartbreak was as fierce as a tornado sweeping across an endless grassland. It destroyed everything in its path, lifted his body into the sky, and tore it to shreds without warning, leaving him completely devastated.

"Inspector, let's go inside."

"Okay, sure."

"By the way, who is this?" Fujiwara Izaya then noticed the strange man standing in front of him.

“Oh, this is Ito, the monk from Yoshiwara Shrine,” Inspector Suzuki introduced. Then, noticing that Ito Takumi’s expression was off, as if he had been bewitched, he quickly ran up and whispered, “What’s wrong? Why are you spacing out again? If you’re not feeling well, don’t go in. Wait outside.”

The sycophant doesn't even call himself a mage anymore... Ito Takumi's face turned pale, his eyes fixed on Fujiwara Izaya: "You're Fujiwara Izaya?"

It seemed as if there was some deep-seated hatred hidden in his eyes. Fujiwara Izaya was too lazy to cause trouble, so he casually waved his hand and said, "No, I'm not him. You've mistaken me for someone else."

"Absolutely impossible! You are Fujiwara Izaya!" Ito Takumi's lips trembled involuntarily as he shouted sharply, "Besides Fujiwara Izaya, there is no one else who could be that handsome!"

Uh……

Ok.

That's a reason that's hard to refute.

Fujiwara Izaya nodded directly: "I am Fujiwara Izaya. May I ask what business Master Ito has with me?"

“She…” Ito Takumi raised his trembling arm and pointed at Kasahara Asuka, “Why is she following you!”

“She gave me the money,” Fujiwara Izaya replied.

“Yes, it’s 200 million yen.” Kasahara Asuka said excitedly, chattering away, “I helped you get rid of that vengeful spirit earlier, so it doesn’t count. That’s why you brought me here to exorcise it again.”

She was referring to paying to have Fujiwara Izaya exorcise spirits so that she could determine whether he was human or a demon.

But to Ito Takumi, it sounded like she had just exorcised Fujiwara Izaya's spirit and given him 200 million yen. She was already so good to him, yet he was still not satisfied. Fujiwara Izaya wanted her to come here again tonight to exorcise the spirit again before he would stop.

Isn't this just a case of someone who lives off a woman and then tries to take advantage of her!

Ito Takumi was so envious he almost cried.

In terms of strength, he felt he could kill Fujiwara Izaya with one hand; in terms of appearance, he wasn't ugly, just not handsome.

Why doesn't he get such good fortune?

The more I thought about it, the more wronged I felt.

We'll see tonight!

Ito Takumi coldly uttered a harsh remark, then turned and walked towards the construction site.

New grudges combined with old ones fueled his growing fighting spirit.

Forcibly suppressing the power surging within his body, he kept telling himself that he must unleash his full strength tonight and prove to Kasahara Shrine Maiden that he was the "Number One Priest of Taito District"!

Kasahara Asuka asked Suzuki Inspector Suzuki with a puzzled look, "Why does this person seem so strange?"

"You two better not tell anyone I told you," Inspector Suzuki said quietly, poking his head with his finger. "He probably has a problem here. Try not to be with him, lest you get infected."

"What happened?" Fujiwara Izaya asked.

“They’re holding a selection for the head of the Yoshiwara Shrine,” Inspector Suzuki explained. “Of the four candidates, he’s the one who’s too ugly to be presentable. I guess he knows he can’t be elected, so he’s not in a good mental state.”

The priest is the representative of a shrine, acting as a spokesperson.

While ability is certainly an important factor, appearance is equally indispensable. After all, if the shrine's representative priest is ugly, worshippers might not come back a second time.

"Let's go inside and talk."

Inspector Suzuki waved and led the two into the construction site.

"Waaah..."

The night breeze, blowing gently, seemed to carry the mournful cries of a woman.

Smelling the blood wafting past his nose, Fujiwara Izaya frowned. This construction site belonging to the Kitahara family seemed to involve more than just a vengeful spirit...

Chapter 39. Fujiwara Izaya's Little Scheme

The location of the vengeful spirit is a residential building that is about to be completed.

The building's entrance was cordoned off with blue plywood, on which the words "No Entry" were scrawled in chalk.

There were two men guarding the entrance; both were Section 9 agents.

"Oh, Inspector Suzuki is here." One of the detectives said with a smile when he saw Inspector Suzuki coming over. "He's about to be promoted, and then this happens. He's really unlucky."

"I've had a bad feeling lately..." Inspector Suzuki chuckled to himself, "Why does this ominous sixth sense have to be so accurate?"

"You're getting a promotion?" Fujiwara Izaya asked, looking at him.

"Well, it's all thanks to the little mage's help that I've managed to rack up so many achievements," Inspector Suzuki said, praising him first before explaining with a humble smile, "The higher-ups said they're going to set up a special investigation team directly under headquarters in our Taitung district, and I'll be reporting to the new team next month. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be the captain."

Generally speaking.

If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is definitely going to happen.

"Congratulations," Fujiwara Izaya replied briefly.

"I also heard from my superiors that the Special Investigations Team captain's rank is the high-ranking Superintendent, which is two ranks higher than my current rank!" Inspector Suzuki couldn't help but beam with joy, fantasizing about his future. "After the Golden Week holiday, I won't have to be on the front lines anymore. I can sit in the office every day, drinking coffee and enjoying the air conditioning. Not only will I get a promotion, but the risks I face will also be reduced. It'll be great!"

Kasahara Asuka's big eyes darted around.

Actually...

The newly formed special investigation team is led by my older sister...

The reason we chose you is mainly because you are the most shady detective in the Taitung District, and we just want you to run errands and do intelligence work.

Ok.

Since you're so happy.

I won't say it for now, so as not to upset you.

The three of them entered the building.

As expected, the stairwell was very messy, with construction debris scattered everywhere.

A cold, chilly wind rushed in, brushing against Asuka Kasahara's hair. Her delicate little nose sniffed a few times like a puppy's, then she couldn't help but raise her sleeve to cover her mouth and nose.

The air was thick with the smell of blood.