21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 246 - 243: Investigation

Although the nights in Tokyo were still brilliantly lit, not all places were as bustling as they were during the day, some even more so.

Originally, this neighborhood was rather lively at night as well, thanks to the presence of small taverns and mahjong parlors, but a large fire not only destroyed the building housing these establishments, it also claimed the lives of ten people. Consequently, the area had become suddenly desolate and even turned into a spot where young people dared each other to venture for a thrill.

"Miss Kojo, this is the place," one of a party of three announced as they arrived in front of the burned building, addressing Kojo Kyoko who led them.

Looking up at the charred structure, Kojo Kyoko could naturally sense the lingering souls and their intense resentment within the building: "So many unjust deaths… If we don’t conduct a spiritual cleansing here, it will be uninhabitable in the future. Remember to clean up this place when we leave."

"Yes, Miss Kojo," the last of the three agreed, then fell silent. He and another member were Transcendents recruited by the Mingyue Club, though they followed different legacies. The other practiced the way of the Dark Warrior, focusing solely on the training of body and martial arts, while he had chosen the path of the Cunning Speaker.

The power of a Cunning Speaker was indeed strange and unfathomable, but there was a downside to cultivating it: one could not speak casually before completely mastering the power of Curses, as a single word could lead to an unintentional unleashing of that power and curse others, making practitioners often reticent.

However, this did not affect the power of the Cunning Speaker, and as a profession aligned with the Necromancer, dealing with these unjust spirits and resentments was somewhat off-brand but still posed no problem.

"Take a look around. The superior demands a thorough investigation, so let’s clarify everything, starting with this burned building. Don’t overlook the one next to it either." After saying this, Kojo Kyoko, carrying her katana, walked into the burned building which had already been sealed off by the police.

As for the police originally guarding the place... what could an ordinary officer do against three Transcendents? Being knocked out was the best outcome.

Kojo Kyoko did not use a flashlight for illumination; her transformation into a Moonshadow Dancer afforded her vision in the dark, enabling her to see everything clearly in such a dim environment and even perceive things invisible to others.

"Bloodstains..." She touched the banister with her hand, pinching something she felt with her fingertips, not showing any particular reaction.

"Miss Kojo, this is the tavern where the fire started; it began from here," explained the Dark Warrior walking beside Kojo Kyoko while the Cunning Speaker went to investigate the neighboring building which was half-burned.

"Let’s go inside and look," Kojo Kyoko said, then pulled the door open to the tavern and proceeded inside.

The tavern had been thoroughly burned down, leaving nothing but charred debris everywhere. Several bottles, blackened by the fire, lay scattered on the ground, kicked aside by Kojo Kyoko’s black boot heels, making a rolling sound.

"Miss Kojo, the fire seems to have started near the window; that area appears to have burned the most severely," the Dark Warrior reported to Kojo Kyoko, which did not require any professional expertise—just by looking at the completely charred wall, one could reach such a conclusion.

Kojo Kyoko nodded and silently walked over to the window.

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Although the windows had all been sealed originally, they had been smashed open by the firefighters during the fire, leaving only the charred frames through which the moonlight poured in.

Under the moonlight, Kojo Kyoko’s already fair skin shimmered with a pearly luster, as if absorbing the moonbeams. It added a touch of haziness to her youthful and attractive features, making her even more ethereal and striking, like a fairy beneath the moon. A pair of boots, a trendy mini-skirt, and stylish ensemble made her appear transcendent, yet with an added touch of fashion and glamour.

Back in her hometown, Kojo Kyoko hadn’t paid much attention to her attire, but after arriving in Tokyo, she couldn’t help but be influenced by the city’s fashion culture and began to take more interest in dressing up. The only thing that hadn’t changed was the beloved sword in her hand.

Even though Kojo Kyoko was indeed very beautiful, the Dark Warrior who followed her into the pub didn’t dare to harbor any inappropriate thoughts.

If he had seen such a beautiful girl elsewhere, he would have surely approached her by now, but facing Kojo Kyoko, he didn’t dare to act presumptuously, even forcing himself not to entertain such thoughts.

Granted, Kojo Kyoko was a great beauty with a fantastic physique honed by years of practicing kendo, but more than that, she was one of the three leaders of the Mingyue Society.

Although she wasn’t as adept at social maneuvering as Kyuuzai Ryousen, nor did she have as extensive a network as Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu, Kojo Kyoko had become one of Mingyue Society’s top leaders not only because she was one of the first to follow Chen Yu but also due to her strength.

In the past, Kojo Kyoko was just an average swordswoman, but after meeting Chen Yu, her fortune seemed to turn. Especially after Chen Yu helped her transition from an ordinary Dark Warrior to a Moonshadow Dancer, her abilities made a qualitative leap.

Perhaps she was truly suited for the role, or maybe it was her dedication, but while Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu and Kyuuzai Ryousen busied themselves with various activities to establish the Mingyue Society, Kyoko, not adept at these tasks, devoted most of her time to enhancing her own strength.

For her, if she was incapable of handling complex tasks, then she would excel in what she could do. It was this focus that placed Kojo Kyoko at the top among the three Mingyue Society leaders.

With the unique nature of the Moonshadow Dancer profession, under the moonlight and with the aid of summoned Shadow Warriors, she could take on both Kyuuzai Ryousen and Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu together without falling behind.

Among the Transcendents recruited by the Mingyue Society, there were no shortage of ambitious individuals who sought to usurp power; however, they... had now become sacrifices for Kojo Kyoko’s beloved sword.

This also explained why the Dark Warrior behind her didn’t dare show the slightest disrespect—those who had ideas were dead, and those who remained naturally had none.

While Kojo Kyoko was observing from the window, a Cunning Speaker investigating in the building opposite suddenly sent a signal.

"Miss Kojo, something else has been discovered on the other side!" The Dark Warrior who noticed the signal hurriedly reported to Kojo Kyoko.

"Let’s go and see." Kojo Kyoko nodded and jumped straight out of the window. With a light tap of her toes on the wall, she leapt into the similarly charred window of the building opposite.