Chapter 2522: Chapter 1688: Passage (Ben Meow Will Evolve into a Meow-Type Tank!)

After this, time passed day by day.

New Year, another new year. Just as Duanmu Huai had guessed, after the new year turned the page, reports about the Shibuya terror attack gradually faded from the media. Everything seemed to return to its original state; most of the troublemaking Curse Masters had been killed by Duanmu Huai and other Curse Masters, and the rest either sensed trouble or the timing wasn’t right—anyway, they’ve all hidden away.

So for a while, it seemed that everything became calm again.

But Duanmu Huai knew this wasn’t the end. Now Subspace was too close to Japan, and unless those rumored Curse Spirits hidden within Subspace were completely wiped out at once, who knows what might happen?

Moreover, even if Curse Masters protected themselves, Curse Spirits are different.

Just like today... this student coming to the Classical Studies Club for help.

"Excuse me, I have something I wish the Classical Studies Club could investigate..."

Perhaps it was because she saw Duanmu Huai sitting there, the girl seeking help was somewhat uneasy.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Well, it’s like this, I suspect the house I’m currently living in... is haunted."

The girl was a second-year student from the general department, named Honda. She said that last year her parents moved because of work, buying a standalone building. The location of this building was great, very close to the station and school, and the yard was spacious, the renovations were appealing too.

The family liked the house, and since the price was cheap, they bought it.

But after that, strange things started happening at home.

Honda’s parents were busy with work, and most of the time she was alone at home. But she always felt like there was someone else in the house. Several times while studying in her room, she heard footsteps walking around the first floor and the corridor.

At first, Honda thought it was an illusion or sounds from outside, but once, while reviewing her lessons in the bedroom, she suddenly heard a man and woman arguing at the entrance. Thinking her parents had returned and were arguing, she quickly went out to stop them. But when she reached the stairs, she found no one at the entrance.

Right then, Honda felt as if someone pushed her, causing her to lose balance and fall down the stairs. Luckily, Honda protected her head, but she still broke her leg and stayed in the hospital for quite some time. Although her parents believe she accidentally fell on her own, Honda was certain someone had pushed her.

After being discharged, this feeling grew stronger, and not only that, she noticed her parents seemed different too. They used to have a great relationship, but now they argue almost constantly, have bad tempers, and get into fights over trivial matters.

Additionally, Honda had been raising an Akita dog since it was young, and they had a great bond. But on the day of moving, the Akita dog barked at the house continuously, and then ran away while they weren’t paying attention.

They searched for a long time but couldn’t find it. Honda was sad for a while, but a few days ago, when she went out to get the newspaper, she found the Akita dog with its neck twisted at the doorstep. This was a huge blow to Honda, and even her mother thought it strange. Only her father insisted it was the work of a pervert, rather than something supernatural.

Honda and her father had a huge argument over this, even coming to blows. Her father, who had never hit Honda before, grabbed her head and slammed it against the wall, only stopping when her mother intervened.

"...... Before, the family wasn’t like this. Our old house might have been a bit run down, but we all had great relationships. But since moving to the new house, these things started happening. I just...... I really think there’s something wrong with the house!"

Faced with Honda’s words, the three exchanged glances before Chitanda spoke.

"If I’m not wrong, real estate companies have a duty to inform about haunted houses...... you didn’t know?"

"........."

Honda shook her head.

"I went to the company that sold us the house to ask, but they insisted it was a decent property and showed me the previous rental contract we signed......"

"How long was it rented for?"

At this moment, Duanmu Huai suddenly asked. Hearing Duanmu Huai’s question, Honda pondered slightly.

"Seems like one month......"

"But, why did you come to us, the Classical Studies Club?"

Banai munching on shrimp crackers, curiously looked at Honda, who pulled out a club magazine.

"This is...... I purchased this magazine before, and the research on food and tales inside is very novel and intriguing, so I thought you might be knowledgeable on this......"

"........."

The three exchanged glances again.

Banai has expertise in food, Duanmu Huai in tales, and Chitanda in literature.

Alright, not entirely wrong.

Three-in-one might as well be a cassette.

"Bang!"

Just then, Honda suddenly extended her hand and slammed the table forcefully!

"Don’t you believe me either? I’m not lying!"

"Whoa!"