As a general, she cannot be a good daughter of Kage.

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No, in the eyes of the other party, these are just bluffing techniques with small props, something similar to blindfolding, but the reason for the outstanding effect is...the atmosphere——

First of all, the courage test conference originally gave this place a more terrifying atmosphere. At the beginning, Arataki was really frightened when he met the three little monsters. When a person is frightened, his whole body and mind will become extremely... I was nervous, not to mention meeting the woman herself in the process. I hyperventilated due to nervousness, inhaled a large amount of the sleeping pollen she had prepared in advance, and began to feel dizzy.

Then, when the people from the Arataki sect came over, they directly pulled down the shading cloth at the corresponding location and ignited the so-called will-o'-the-wisp, creating an unknown and terrifying scene.

"——That's probably what happened."

After Heizang finished explaining, he summed it up for her.

"In general, she was just bluffing... and the scare tactics were just props."

"But do you still remember your previous commission? That person was indeed entangled by some kind of power and was trapped in the game."

After the general heard his result, he thought for a while and then retorted like this.

"Well, you're right. This is indeed a bit tricky. Besides, that kind of scale can't be accomplished with just some small props. That means she really has that kind of demonic power, but on the other hand -"

Since you have demonic power, why do you need to prepare so many props to scare people?

She thought so too...

Yep, that's the problem.

If you say you don't have much demonic power and need to save it, it doesn't make sense that the demonic power you have at the beach is much more expensive than the pranks in the forest.

"..."

Heizang also fell into silence at this moment.

"perhaps…"

"General? Do you have any clues?"

The boy looked at her immediately after hearing her voice.

[Perhaps...her demonic power will be sufficient only on the beach? 】

At this time, Ying suddenly made a hypothesis, and the general also told Ying's words after hearing this.

"—!"

Ping Zang was stunned for a moment and then suddenly realized.

"In the forest, you can only use props to scare people, but on the beach, you can use strange powers. On the beach, you have enough demon power...I see! I probably understand!"

After being reminded like this by her, the young man figured it out instantly.

"You are worthy of being a general for being able to easily break the deadlock."

Heizang praised her.

"..."

Too much praise...

She smiled awkwardly in her heart, feeling a little strange.

Chapter of Qiu Jin ~ Time passes easily, life is like dew: Chapter 40 Cherish the present...

After that, she followed the barrier and left the guarding forest and came to the east beach where Akitsu Entertainment was. According to the other party, she already knew the truth. The evidence should be in a corner of the beach. From the tone of the other party, she was very definitely.

"If I'm not mistaken, there should be a piece of soil nearby that looks different."

Heizang, who was walking in front of her, held his chin and glanced back and forth at the beach beneath his feet.

"..."

She didn't reply, and just followed the other person silently, her eyes deliberately searching during the process.

[The child seems very excited. 】

During this period, Ying spoke to her aloud.

'Indeed, after all, using one's own proud mind to deduce the truth of the matter should be something that the detective is extremely looking forward to, or it should be described as 'sacred'. '

She replied with a slight nod.

Just like Xiaomiya said before, for her who makes fireworks, watching the process of fireworks taking off with her own eyes is a sacred ritual. The same is true for the young man named Shikanoin Heizo in front of her.

only--

She intentionally looked towards the distant sea where the waves were surging from time to time. It should be said that it was the Akijin Entertainment across the sea. At some point, there were hanging will-o'-the-wisp paper lanterns all around. There were a lot of them, and they were all surrounding the open space. It seemed like he was creating some kind of atmosphere. This must have been done on purpose, right?

Soon after, she followed the other person and stopped at the corner of a mountain wall...

"...!"

After Heizang found something, he quickly walked over, knelt down, and picked up the item. The general looked over and found that it turned out to be a pair of old 'Hako Boards'. The pattern on the surface had faded. It seems that he already has some ideas.

"Is this...Hagoita?"

She couldn't help but murmur.

Moreover, there is still some demonic power left on this pair of feathers...could it be——

"That's right...that's the reason for everything."

Heizang smiled at her, the detective's delighted expression as he revealed the truth.

"Phew, I knew it...you did find it here after all."

At this moment, a woman's voice came from behind them. Heizang immediately stood up and looked back. The general did not turn around immediately because she always felt that this figure seemed familiar to her, as if she had heard it somewhere.

【This voice...】

Sure enough, Ying also noticed it...

She finally turned around and looked at the true face of the visitor. What caught her eye was a black-haired woman wearing a traditional kimono with red stripes on a black background. There was also a red flower decoration on her left eye. Yes, the other person was the one who had played in Akitsu before. The woman she and Ying saw next to her called herself a 'tourist'.

I see... No wonder it's so hidden, what a coincidence.

[It turned out to be her... I'm really surprised. 】

Ying is so emotional.

"It's you…"

The general also spoke up.

"Huh? Has the General seen this person before?"

Heizang asked keenly after hearing this.

"That's right. I happened to meet her when I was near here before. She claimed to be a tourist at that time."

She Duanzhi explained in this way.

"Is that so? It's really a wonderful encounter. You can actually meet the general while committing a crime against the wind. Should I say you are lucky or unlucky?"

Heizang asked the woman teasingly.

"I have heard about Narukami-sama's nobility, and when I saw him in person I was impressed by his unique aura. I can't control your affairs, but... this doesn't mean I'm willing to give up."

Chizuru slowly turned around and glanced at the general, then looked at Heizang with her sharp eyes. At this moment, she had no intention of using her meager demon power, because she knew that it would be of no use. Let's ignore this young man and just talk about Narukami. Your Excellency, you must not be so presumptuous here, and she knows this.

"Who...are you? Are you a monster?"

The general did not want to use a threatening tone towards the woman in front of him, but subconsciously asked in a gentle voice.

"I was born from an object and gradually evolved into a human form outside of my body. My demonic power is limited. I can only use it a little when I am near my body. If I am too far away from it, it will weaken, just like ordinary people."

Chizuru answered her like this, possibly because of her gentle tone, and her own tone became slightly more stable.

"It's exactly what I thought, that is to say, if the main body is broken, you will disappear completely, right?"

Heizang answered.

"Huh, why bother asking about things you already know?"

Chizuru smiled indifferently.

"Then should I call you 'Wulu'...or 'Fusangshen'?"

Heizou gestured to the hako board in his hand.

"Don't bother me. I have my own name. My name is Hanyuuda Chizuru."

Chizuru sighed and told him her name, which she also said to the general.

"Hanyuuda...can I call you Chizuru?"

asked the general.

"As long as Narukami-sama is willing, you can call me whatever you want."

Qianzhe nodded without any objection. At this moment, she was no longer the nervous woman she was when they first met. Maybe she was just pretending from the beginning, or maybe she is used to it now.

"Qianzuru...why do you go to so much trouble? Is it just to drive away the tourists?"

asked the general.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Qianzhe lowered his head subconsciously, pursed his lips with a complicated expression and remained silent.

"You are also a monster. Since you were born from this pair of feather boards, that means... you also know that story, right?"

She took the pair of old feather boards from Heizang's hands, touched them with her fingertips, and looked up at the woman.

That story——

The story of monsters and humans.

"That's why..."

"...?"

The other party spoke suddenly, causing her to stop talking.

"It's just because... I know, that's why I... want to do this."