There were usually one or more acropolises around a large city. These cities were either sucked of blood or benefited from it.
For example, Yokohama, which was next to Tokyo, could rank in the top five cities in the country in terms of city size, but Nara, which was next to Osaka, did not have the conditions to become an acropolis. Fortunately, with its own tourism resources, Nara did not become an unlucky city that was sucked of blood.
But Seimei Shukushima, who was in a hurry, was not in the mood to enjoy the scenery of the historical sites in Nara. She had not finished seeing the historical sites in Tokyo. Besides, her dojo that escaped the bombing could also be regarded as a cultural relic.
She had really experienced the sloppiness of the Kansai people. After searching everywhere on the night bus and finding no trace of Hirano Eiko, Class 5 followed the flow and spent less than two hours to find out that Hirano Eiko got off at the previous station in Nara.
This trick of getting off the bus early was very good for ordinary people, but it was far from enough for the elites of the public security. They had arrested even the most cunning criminals.
But …
But the clues stopped here. Seimei Shukushima couldn't wait to transfer the street surveillance from Nara. After all, it was not an important megalopolis like Tokyo and Osaka. Nara's supernatural response department was still being formed, so she could only cooperate with the public security and the police. This trip wasted a lot of time.
And Seimei Shukushima always felt that the investigation speed was so slow … as if someone deliberately slowed down the investigation.
Their Class 5 would not have anyone obstructing them. If there was someone obstructing them, it could only be the local faction in Kansai.
After all, a guess was just a guess. A powerful dragon could not suppress a local snake. Seimei Shukushima still understood that directly accusing Osaka of obstructing them would only make the work more inefficient. Moreover, if she wronged Kansai, Seimei Shukushima did not want to be the scapegoat of provoking Tokyo and local confrontation.
But she had already recorded this grudge in a small notebook in her heart. Osaka must not let her get hold of it.
"It's here."
Class 5 and Osaka's mixed fleet stopped on the street of Jaja Town. In front of the fleet was the target hotel.
Such a remote place was simply the edge of the city. If they walked a little further west, they would walk out of the residential area and into the forest. The other party chose this place probably to escape at any time.
Was he gauging the heart of a gentleman with his own mean measure? It was normal for such a remote place to not be able to find him in such a short time.
Miyabi Shujima decided to give the Kansai people a chance. In the future, when the Kansai people asked her for help, she wouldn't sit back and do nothing.
They did not enter rashly. The convoy dispersed. The first step was to block the road around the hotel to prevent the other party from escaping. The special net guns sent from Tokyo had already been distributed on a small scale.
Although there was no clear evidence, since the other party was in contact with Moribe Takeo, there was a possibility that she was also a supernatural being. After all, this ordinary high school girl had another identity, which was a working witch in the shrine.
It was only natural for a witch's identity to have a supernatural connection. If they let their guard down and got killed by the other party, it would be a great loss of face for the Fifth Class.
The lower-level officers did not know, but Shuroshima Seimei knew that a new supernatural being had joined Tokyo. She was reported to be a miko, but other than that, there was no other information. Shuroshima Seimei did not know her identity, skills, or even a codename.
Mysterious, very mysterious.
Although Shuroshima Seimei was itching to ask Aso Itō, wasn't she a witch from the Meiji Shrine? She was also the first person to come into contact with supernatural events. She should know something, but Shuroshima Seimei suppressed her curiosity with good professionalism.
"Head, should we carry out plan A or plan B?"
Before they arrived, the Fifth Class had already prepared many plans to contact the other party.
"Plan A."
"Okay."
Plan A was the safest plan. Shuroshima Seimei was very confident in Plan A. People like Moribe Takeo could be persuaded but not cowed. First, let the store owner knock on the door to attract Hirano Eiko to open the door. Then, the Fifth Class members would come forward to persuade them to contact peacefully and without violence.
The plan was perfect.
The selected men of sacrifice stood in front of the car. Their expressions were serious, and their faces were pale. It was obvious that they were unwilling.
They were real men of sacrifice. Everyone knew that the death rate when coming into contact with supernatural beings was very high. Even the slightest careless movement from the other party could result in death or injury. People who cherished their lives wouldn't do such a risky thing.
So, this group of people who dared to rush forward were all officers from poor places like Shikoku Island. It wasn't easy for them to get into the police headquarters. In order to make a name for themselves, they were a group of people who didn't care about their lives the most. Naturally, they were able to complete such a dangerous mission.
"Take care." Shiroda Yuki whispered. After being glared at by Shuroshima Seimei, she immediately sat up straight.
Although her family was poor, it was a good thing that she had a strong backer.
A few minutes later, this group of warriors walked out with a strange expression.
"What's the situation?"
Shuroshima Seimei frowned and looked behind them. She didn't see Hirano Eiko following them. Did this Eiko's special ability make her invisible?
"Head …"
"The store owner said that she was forcibly taken away. He just called the police …"
“？”
“？？”
The officer who came from the four countries repeated the words of the innkeeper.
"You're saying that someone arrived here one step ahead of us and directly took Hirano Eiko away?
And it's even a kidnapping?! "
Shuroshima Seimei was so angry that her temples were about to explode. What the hell was this situation? They had just arrived, and the person was already taken away.
There was a ghost. It would be strange if there wasn't a ghost. This group of people arrived faster than them. How could there be such a coincidence in the world. Thinking of the difficulties they encountered along the way, Shuroshima Seimei angrily looked at the Osaka officers in the convoy. Nara and Osaka colluded to secretly bully Tokyo.
What did this group of people want to do? Rebel and start a war against the Tobaku?
In the future, Osaka would be the night of one hundred ghosts. Shuroshima Seimei would just watch from the side with her arms crossed. She would definitely not help at all.
She would remember this deep hatred!
…
"Eiko was taken away?"
Moribe Takeo stuck to the corner of the wall and listened to the conversation of the officers. These people's conversation made him nervous and anxious.
He just happened to be sandwiched between two groups of people and arrived at the hotel. Before he entered the hotel, he discovered the strange phenomenon around him, so he quickly hid.
Hirano Eiko was just an ordinary person. If it wasn't to save Moribe Takeo, she should have her own peaceful life. If she was hurt because of him, Moribe Takeo would definitely not be able to live with his conscience.
He buried his head and disappeared at the edge of the Jinzai family town. Terrible.