Chapter 131

A chubby policeman looked up at the tall tree and said, completely confused:

"Why would this guy climb a tree? He ended up falling and half-killing himself, and then accidentally stabbed the knife into his chest."

"I’m afraid this is retribution," said Inspector Yokomizo, who had hair like instant noodles on his head.

"Evidence has already been collected and investigated; this dagger is the murder weapon that killed several brown-haired girls. This guy is the killer."

Following Masahiko Michiwaki’s line of sight, Makoto Kyogoku slowly turned his head.

In the distance, a hundred meters away, directly opposite was the room Sonoko had been in.

Makoto Kyogoku’s pupils slowly contracted.

His eyesight was excellent; he could see from the room’s window all the way to the high part of the tree here.

The branches along the entire path were all snapped.

This killer had actually been knocked out of that room by someone and landed here.

How is that possible?

What kind of person could have such power?

This simply wasn't power that should exist in this world.

Could it be him?

Makoto Kyogoku instantly recalled the strange smile Akaso Kaze had when he left.

It carried a faint disdain, as if he could defeat him with a single punch.

Who exactly is he?

Inspector Yokomizo rubbed his chin, a look of recollection on his face.

"This situation where a killer commits suicide for no reason seems familiar."

"Right, did that strongest in Tokyo, the evil-crushing Onmyoji, Lord Akaso Kaze, come to Izu?" His eyes suddenly lit up.

If that were the case, it would make sense.

How could such a heinous criminal escape the judgment of the Onmyoji?

"Akaso Kaze!"

A sharp light instantly burst from Makoto Kyogoku’s eyes.

It was him!

He hadn't expected the legend to be true.

He was actually this strong.

No wonder he showed that smile when provoked to his face.

So the clown was actually myself.

And I was foolish enough to want to challenge him...

Makoto Kyogoku’s shoulders suddenly slumped.

He had lost.

Although they hadn't fought, he had been completely defeated.

Whether it was charisma or the strength he was so proud of, he had lost in every way.

The strongest Onmyoji in Tokyo, he truly lived up to his reputation!

I must go abroad to study martial arts, and when I have mastered them, I will return to settle the score with him.

"Akaso-san, I’m having dinner with my mother, can you... come over for a bit?"

Ran Mouri’s nervous voice came through the phone.

"Of course, I’ll be there right away."

Hanging up the phone, Akaso Kaze’s mouth curled up slightly.

Eri Kisaki, this would be their first meeting.

Arriving at the restaurant, Ran Mouri, wearing a white dress, was already waiting at the entrance.

"Ran looks exceptionally beautiful tonight."

Akaso Kaze stepped forward and put his arm around his girlfriend.

Ran Mouri blushed, not resisting this intimate behavior.

Entering the restaurant, a woman was sitting at a table by the window.

Wearing light makeup, her professional attire highlighted her perfect figure, and her black-rimmed glasses further accentuated her temperament.

Seeing Akaso Kaze beside Ran, she couldn't help but be slightly startled.

Although she had heard many rumors about this man before coming.

But hearing of him was not as good as meeting him.

This man’s appearance and temperament were truly unforgettable.

"Ms. Eri Kisaki, nice to meet you."

Akaso Kaze’s charming smile made Eri Kisaki’s heart tremble even more.

"No need for formalities. I’ve always heard Ran mention you. I invited you here this time because I wanted to see what kind of person you really are."

Eri Kisaki said to Akaso Kaze with a smile.

"Seeing Ms. Eri Kisaki, I feel my heart racing." Akaso Kaze smiled slightly.

"Heart racing?" Ran Mouri quickly turned to look at her boyfriend.

"Ms. Eri Kisaki is so beautiful; Ran will probably be just as beautiful in the future. Just thinking about what Ran will look like later makes my heart race."

Akaso Kaze turned his head, looking at Ran Mouri with gentle eyes.

Ran Mouri’s pretty face turned red, and the love in her eyes was practically overflowing.

Eri Kisaki watched Ran Mouri’s reaction and sighed inwardly.

Ran Mouri was still too innocent, so easily attracted by a man’s words.

But thinking about it, if such a handsome and charming man said the same sweet words to her, she probably wouldn't be able to resist either.

Thinking of her life alone all these years, she couldn't help but feel a bit sad.

In the quiet restaurant.

Ran Mouri was telling Eri Kisaki about recent events.

Eri Kisaki listened quietly, but when she heard Ran Mouri mention Kogoro Mouri, her expression became slightly unnatural.

Akaso Kaze didn't interrupt their conversation, elegantly eating his dinner on the side.

Ran Mouri had always wanted Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mouri to reconcile.

Unfortunately, that was impossible.

The two had been separated for ten years; how could they possibly get back together?

Honestly, a strong woman like Eri Kisaki would only submit to an even stronger man.

With Kogoro Mouri’s comedic personality, there was simply no chance.

"Ran, let’s not talk about that man anymore. Let’s talk about you two today." Eri Kisaki interrupted Ran Mouri.

Hearing this, Ran Mouri’s face flushed slightly, and she looked at Akaso Kaze beside her.

She didn't know how to talk about things with Akaso Kaze.

"Ms. Eri Kisaki should already be very clear about things between Ran and me, right?"

Akaso Kaze put down his knife and fork and wiped the corner of his mouth.

How could Eri Kisaki not investigate her daughter’s boyfriend?

But the more she investigated, the more shocked she became.

This man’s influence and strength were simply not something she, a lawyer, could compare to.

There were even more than one faction that had specifically warned her not to investigate in secret.

Even the fragments she found on the surface made Eri Kisaki feel it was incredible.

She considered herself well-informed; she had even met assemblymen and prime ministers.

But she had never seen such a powerful man.

He was like a mountain in the deep sea.

From the outside, it already pierced the clouds and required one to look up.

But beneath the deep sea, there was no telling how deep or vast it went.