Chapter 111

She turned her head and jumped off the cliff.

"No!"

Nothing is more devastating than watching your good friend commit suicide.

Koshimizu Natsuki sobbed in Akaso Kaze's arms.

Akaso Kaze held her trembling body and patted her gently to comfort her: "Don't worry, with me here, your friend won't die."

"Really?"

Koshimizu Natsuki looked up with hope.

Her delicate face was covered with tears, shining brightly in the sunlight.

Akaso Kaze couldn't help but kiss her cheek.

"No, don't..."

The girl's refusal was like the buzzing of a mosquito.

Her face was even more flushed, looking extremely beautiful.

"Let's go, let's head over and take a look. Your friend seems to have been scared unconscious."

Koshimizu Natsuki leaned into Akaso Kaze's embrace as he led her toward the edge of the cliff.

As they approached, the wind howled beneath the cliff, and a large, fog-like dog with a long nose and flapping wings flew up.

"Ah! A m-monster!"

The high school detective Koshimizu Natsuki had a much higher tolerance than the maid; although she hid in Akaso Kaze's arms, she did not faint from fear.

"Don't be afraid. This is my shikigami; it was the one that saved your friend."

The Mist Tengu flew onto the cliff and dropped the maid on its back onto the ground.

Akaso Kaze reached out a hand.

The Mist Tengu instantly turned into a wisp of fog and dove into the space gate within Akaso Kaze's sleeve.

He had practiced this set of movements specifically for show; it looked incredibly cool, practically a simplified version of "Universe within the Sleeve."

Akaso Kaze squatted down to check on the unconscious Mizuguchi Kana and reached out to press on her chest.

Wow.

Even though both had just graduated from high school, the sizes of the maid and the detective were in completely different leagues.

Mizuguchi Kana slowly regained consciousness.

Have I arrived at the Yellow Springs?

Why does it feel like someone is touching my chest...

She opened her eyes slightly, and her face instantly turned red.

What a handsome brother; how could such a handsome man exist in this world? I must be dead.

[Ding, Mizuguchi Kana has developed an affinity for you. Current affinity level is 1.]

Huh?

Is it that hasty?

She just looked at me once, and the affinity increased.

Could it be that my charm has increased again?

Akaso Kaze let go.

Beside them, Koshimizu Natsuki let out a long sigh of relief.

"Kana, you scared me to death. How could you commit suicide?"

"I, I'm not dead yet?"

Seeing her friend nearby, Mizuguchi Kana finally returned to her senses.

"Don't worry, your grievances will be cleared soon. I've invited the most powerful Master Onmyoji to help you."

"Master Onmyoji?"

Mizuguchi Kana widened her eyes. "Are you the most handsome Onmyoji in Tokyo, Master Akaso Kaze?"

Akaso Kaze smiled faintly. "That's right, you're talking about me."

"Wuu wuu, Master Akaso, you must help me. I've been wronged."

The little maid immediately threw herself into Akaso Kaze's arms and began to cry bitterly, feeling aggrieved.

The grievances she had suffered over the past few days were finally being vented.

[Ding, Mizuguchi Kana has developed an affinity for you. Current affinity level is 2.]

Watching her friend throw herself into Akaso Kaze's arms and rub against him, Koshimizu Natsuki couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart.

Just a moment ago, Master Akaso had been pressing on Mizuguchi Kana's chest for a long time.

Does he, does he like that kind of...

Koshimizu Natsuki looked at her own chest and silently blocked it with her thin arms.

After a while, Mizuguchi Kana had vented enough, so she stood up embarrassedly and led Akaso Kaze and Koshimizu Natsuki to the villa.

The gates of the Lavender Villa opened, and a man who looked like a butler walked out.

"Kana, where did you run off to? The police said you are the prime suspect. If you run away, I will have to tell the police."

Mizuguchi Kana hid behind Akaso Kaze.

Akaso Kaze frowned slightly and asked, "Who is this guy?"

"Master Akaso, he is the butler of the Tanaka family, Koutani Renzo," the Suzuki family's butler replied respectfully.

Koutani Renzo looked at the speaker in surprise. "You, are you from the Suzuki family?"

The Suzuki family's butler looked arrogant.

Although both were butlers, the Tanaka family's and the Suzuki family's were simply not in the same league.

Relying on the power of the Suzuki Group, the Suzuki family's butler could practically walk sideways in Kochi Prefecture.

Seeing Akaso Kaze and the others about to enter the manor, Koutani Renzo hurriedly blocked them.

"You cannot enter. This is the Tanaka family's manor. Even the Suzuki family cannot force their way into a private residence."

"Hmm?" Akaso Kaze frowned. "Is there no one left in the Tanaka family? A butler can actually make the decisions?"

Behind him, Mizuguchi Kana gathered her courage and said, "Master Tanaka was devastated by the Young Lady's death and has been recuperating in the hospital for some time. The butler has been in charge of the manor's affairs."

Koutani Renzo straightened his back. "That's right. The Master handed over the manor's affairs to me to handle. I have the right to refuse entry to outsiders."

Akaso Kaze looked at him, the corners of his mouth curling up.

Impressive. A butler actually dares to block my path.

It seems this guy definitely has some issues.

He turned his head to look at the Suzuki family's butler and asked, "Didn't you say this manor was for sale? Make a call and ask how much it is. I'll buy it."

Koutani Renzo was stunned.

Who is this handsome young man? He talks so big.

The Lavender Manor is in a good location; even though that incident happened, it's not something that can be bought for one or two hundred million.

The Suzuki family's butler said respectfully, "How could we let you spend money on such a small matter? The Lady already said that whatever requirements you have, our Suzuki family will satisfy them."

The Suzuki butler's words made everyone feel even more incredible.

Master Onmyoji is just too powerful.

He doesn't even need to spend money to buy a manor; the Suzuki Group is scrambling to give it to him.

This isn't an ordinary house worth one or two hundred million; this is an entire manor worth one billion.

The butler made a phone call on the spot.

Not long after, Koutani Renzo received a call from Master Tanaka.

"What? Master, you sold this manor? This is where the Young Lady died!"

Koutani Renzo's expression was extremely panicked.

"What, we have to find our own way? Master, I've been with you for many years; you can't do this..."

— Author's Notes —

PS: The author is quite looking forward to the plain-looking female detective; don't you guys want to change things up?