21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 474 - 470: Asking for Help (Please Subscribe, Requesting Monthly Tickets)

For Nanami, the experience of encountering ghosts on her night excursions didn’t seem to bother her too much. After all, it was just a little girl satisfying her own curiosity with extracurricular activities, and even if she did come across something truly thrilling, it was just a little secret among pals.

But for her father, Member of Parliament Kanai, hearing from the driver that his precious daughter had actually encountered ghosts in the middle of the night, he couldn’t help but be terribly frightened.

As an official on the brink of entering the Cabinet and becoming part of the country’s highest leadership, Member of Parliament Kanai was well aware of the mysterious and transcendent entities in this world. After all, every year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare would procure a large quantity of special supplies, and Kanai had always been responsible for this aspect of things.

This was also one of the reasons why Kanai was a strong candidate for the post of Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, but naturally, this was not something the general public could know.

So upon learning that his daughter’s investigation into urban ghost stories had actually resulted in a real ghost encounter, aside from being frightened and worried about her safety, Member of Parliament Kanai’s next thought was how to resolve the issue.

Member of Parliament Kanai knew full well that his daughter had started an Urban Ghost Stories Research Club. He had initially thought it was just a little girl’s club to satisfy her curiosity but had not expected them to dare to explore urban legends at night, and to actually encounter a ghost.

That Nanami came out unscathed from a ghost encounter this time could only be attributed to luck. If there were a next time, nobody knew whether she would be as fortunate.

Member of Parliament Kanai could, of course, prohibit Nanami from engaging in such dangerous activities, but as a father who dearly loved his daughter, he knew full well that forbidding something often only entices people to try it. He could stop her in the short term, but when her curiosity proved irresistible over time, she would certainly try it again.

Therefore, to completely resolve such matters, one would either have to satisfy his daughter’s curiosity so she no longer found these things intriguing, or ensure she had adequate self-protection abilities so that even if she encountered something dangerous, she could still ensure her own safety.

For Member of Parliament Kanai, both of these solutions were worth considering and attainable.

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"I’m truly sorry to trouble you by inviting you out at a time like this, Professor Chen Yu," apologized Member of Parliament Kanai. Although the epidemic was spreading seriously, and as a senior official in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, he should set an example by not arranging any more banquet gatherings, Kanai, worried for his daughter, still sought out Professor Chen Yu.

It wasn’t that he was turning to anyone in desperation when he approached Professor Chen Yu for help, but Kanai did not actually know Chen Yu’s real identity. He sought out Chen Yu because of Kyuuzai Ryousen.

"You’re too polite, Member of Parliament Kanai. Although it is indeed a critical period, your invitation was one I had to accept," responded Chen Yu courteously to Member of Parliament Kanai. As a high-ranking official who might become a Cabinet Minister, even someone with Chen Yu’s capabilities would prefer not to offend such a person but would rather maintain a good relationship to their own benefit: "May I ask, Member of Parliament, why you invited me today? Is there something you need guidance on?"

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Hearing Chen Yu’s words, Member of Parliament Kanai hesitated for a moment. He couldn’t seek help from the official supernatural department of the government for this personal matter, especially with the election for the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare looming. It was best to avoid any unnecessary trouble if possible.

"Since Professor Chen Yu doesn’t beat around the bush, I’ll be straightforward as well. What is your relationship with the second son of the President of Kyuuzai Pharmaceuticals, Kyuuzai Ryousen-kun?" asked Member of Parliament Kanai. As a high-ranking government official, he naturally knew that Ryousen was one of the three leaders of the Mingyue Society, and that the Society was a rising Supernatural Organization in Tokyo. Seeking their help was undoubtedly the most suitable choice for Kanai at the moment.

As for the relationship between Chen Yu and Ryousen, it didn’t take much effort to find out about their connection. However, it would be difficult for most people to associate a university professor’s assistant with the leader of a Supernatural Organization.

Member of Parliament Kanai’s question took Chen Yu by surprise, but he quickly smiled and answered, "Ryosen-kun is an assistant in my lab. He’s been a great help with research and drug production. In terms of our relationship, I would say it’s quite good. Why do you ask about him out of the blue, Member of Parliament?"

"Oh, it’s like this. Nanami became very lively again thanks to you, Professor Chen Yu, and she even started a club with a few friends to investigate urban ghost stories," lightly chuckled Member of Parliament Kanai, slightly embarrassed as he explained to Chen Yu: "It was just a little girl’s curiosity at first, and I let her be. But two nights ago, when Nanami and her friends went to investigate what they called an urban ghost story, they actually saw a ghost. Even though she was unharmed, I am still very worried about her safety. If she encounters something like this again, she may not be so lucky next time."

"Worrying about one’s children is a natural parental instinct, and your care for your daughter is truly admirable, Member of Parliament! But what does this have to do with Ryosen-kun?" Chen Yu complimented him while deliberately pretending not to understand his implication.

Upon hearing this, Member of Parliament Kanai couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Professor, why play dumb when you’re aware of the answer? Kyuuzai Ryousen-kun is one of the three leaders of the Mingyue Society, and I don’t believe you’re unaware of this. I’m asking about this because I hope to seek some help from one of the leaders of Mingyue Society.

Although the government has specialized departments to handle supernatural incidents, dealing with them can be rather troublesome. Nanami has always regarded you as a brother, Professor, so I imagine you wouldn’t want her to face danger in the future, would you?"

"I didn’t expect you to know even about these matters, Member of Parliament. It seems like the government’s management of supernatural events is quite in place!" Chen Yu laughed, not surprised by the "exposure" of Ryousen’s identity, as it wasn’t something secretive or shameful. Moreover, the Mingyue Society itself included some government officials among its members, so it wasn’t strange for Kanai to be privy to such information.

With that in mind, Chen Yu thought for a moment and then nodded, admitting to Member of Parliament Kanai, "Ryosen-kun indeed is one of the leaders of Mingyue Society; this is something I’m aware of. If you, Member of Parliament, are hoping that Nanami can defend herself in unexpected supernatural encounters, then I believe Ryosen-kun can offer some assistance."

"Really? That’s wonderful!" Hearing Chen Yu’s confirmation, Member of Parliament Kanai was overjoyed and personally poured a glass of wine for Chen Yu.