I have an infinite number of shikigami-Chapter 311 - 132. The Killing Intent of the Black Lily

The maid brought a bouquet of black lilies, placed it on the tea table, and turned away.

Mrs. Tanemura didn’t brew tea for Kasahara Fumi, and the wary atmosphere in Kasahara Fumi’s eyes did not dissipate at all, nor did Fujiwara Reya intend to dispel it. Before long, the sun slanted a little, and the sunlight streamed in through the window, making the initially dim tea room bright and gentle, even the scent of the black lilies became richer.

Bathed in the slanting sun, Mrs. Tanemura’s hair appeared even darker and shinier, and even her eyebrows and eyelashes seemed more vivid.

Fujiwara Reya quietly ate a few pieces of lotus root pastry before asking, "Madam, did you acquire so much Huang Song jade just to set up a barrier against snakes, rats, and mosquitoes?"

"Yes, that’s right. It was a little over a month ago that I learned of Huang Song jade’s function. If my needs have conflicted with yours, I beg your forgiveness, and I wish to apologize," said Mrs. Tanemura as she stood up again, bowed, and acted impeccably.

"No worries, no need to be so nervous," Fujiwara Reya smiled as if trying to put her at ease, "just cooperate with our investigation, it’s not that serious."

Mrs. Tanemura bit her lip, "Thank you."

After speaking, she sat down again. She wore a jet-black mourning dress, but her toenails and fingernails were painted a bright crimson, not very harmonious; when the coat hem loosened, her legs beneath appeared strong.

"I want to understand something." Fujiwara Reya smiled and asked, "Does Mrs. Tanemura have any enemies? I noticed strong guards by your side last night, a level not merely available with money."

Mrs. Tanemura glanced at her husband’s portrait seeking comfort, then looked back at Fujiwara Reya, lightly biting her lip: "My husband was assassinated, and it’s been only two months. I worry they might come again, so I’ve been cautious. As for the specification you mentioned, Mr. Fujiwara, it’s not mine but my family’s power."

"Is there a result from the investigation into your husband’s death?" Fujiwara Reya asked.

"No... sorry, I don’t want to talk about this sad matter," Mrs. Tanemura slightly shook her head, saying nothing more, only softly sobbing.

"My condolences, madam, we’ll wait outside for a while," Fujiwara Reya stood up and walked out of the tea room with Kasahara Fumi. It was now three o’clock in the afternoon; the sun still scorching, the wind gently swayed the pine forests surrounding the house, leaves falling densely into the bushy thickets.

The bamboo planks on the corridor were heated by the midsummer sunshine. As Fujiwara Reya sat down, he felt it a bit hot for his backside.

"The Tanemura Family is an old aristocratic family in Tochigi County, with great local influence possessing connections in both political and business circles, but no involvement with the supernatural world," Kasahara Fumi stood beside him looking at the sea through the forest, "Mrs. Tanemura is the current family head’s youngest daughter, grew up and attended school normally, her husband married into the family. According to official records, there’s nothing unusual."

"I feel like she’s just a minor character," Fujiwara Reya said, "A mere 3,000 grams of Huang Song jade shouldn’t require a big figure to personally come, especially since the layout started a month ago." freewebnøvel.coɱ

"I completely agree with you."

"Has the Huang Song jade been transported out?"

"Probably not, I..." Kasahara Fumi closed her mouth halfway through, as a maid walked past them into the tea room.

Her gaze followed the maid’s figure, and once she entered the tea room, Kasahara Fumi said in a solid tone, "Since last night’s incident, Mrs. Tanemura has always stayed in this house and hasn’t stepped out. Even this maid just came in today and hasn’t had contact with the outside world after arriving."

"Are there any people from section nine here?" Fujiwara Reya’s eyes swept around.

This small building stands on an open area of the hillside, surrounded by lush woodlands, and not far off, a waterfall formed by a mountain spring pours down, its lively water droplets splashing into a white line, with the sound of the waterfall echoing in the mountains.

"Yes, in these locations," Kasahara Fumi pointed out several directions with her fingers.

Fujiwara Reya looked over, carefully distinguishing.

Even with his excellent vision, it took him a lot of effort to spot the agents from section nine hidden in the forest.

"It’s good it’s not transported out." He stretched and said with a smile, "I’ll have Mother dear send money back, and I’ll buy all the Huang Song jade."

Kasahara Fumi lowered her head; her lips quivered like rippling waves, then tilted sideways, forming a mocking arc. Thus, her voice began to carry a slightly teasing tone.

"That’s my mother dear, please have some respect."

"Oh, sister misunderstood." Fujiwara Reya teased similarly, "I meant Mother Hoshimi, not Mother Kasahara."

Kasahara Fumi took a deep breath.

She slightly lifted her foot, hesitating about kicking him a second time.

"Kicking people isn’t very ladylike," Fujiwara Reya eyed her high heels, "Besides, such beautiful shoes kicking over would be a reward for me, do you really want to reward me?"

Kasahara Fumi pouted and sighed.

"One day, I’ll poison you mute," she murmured, gathering the hem of her skirt as she sat down.

On a midsummer afternoon in the forest, the air was surprisingly fresh, the sky seemed transcendentally high, and the exposed skin could freely feel the warmth of the sunlight. Occasionally, there were high-pitched bird songs, but no birds were in sight.