"...The above is a complete account regarding the chain suicide case at the Fujou Building, as well as the process of its resolution."
In a cafe in Mifune City.
Handing the newly finished file to the detective in front of her, Touko smiled, "Well, although it sounds so formal, from a practical standpoint, it was just the kid at my place who went in and looked around. Just think of the kid at my place as having demon-exorcising superpowers. Inspector Akimi."
Akimi Daisuke—the detective sitting across from Touko—accepted the report, glanced through it, and then laughed, "To be honest, I didn't have too high expectations for you either. After all, this looked like a chain murder case targeting students of Reien Girls' Academy. Even though it was disguised as suicide, I was sure there was some kind of trick involved."
"However... it seems that sometimes, compared to scientific investigation methods, relying on old traditional methods can yield surprising effects."
It had been a week since the third victim appeared at the Fujou Building. After resolving the Fujou Building issue, due to receiving a personal request from the police officer in front of her, Touko had to make a formal report like this.
Sipping his coffee, Daisuke looked at the section about Kirie in the file, "However, even your report, Touko-san... it's really hard to believe, a girl like that..."
"Well then, I suppose I should head back to the police station soon. Thank you again for your help, Touko-san. If possible, would you have dinner with me tonight? My treat, as a token of my gratitude."
"I really appreciate your invitation, but unfortunately, I still have some orders to complete, so I really don't have any free time..."
"I see."
Facing her subtle refusal, Daisuke could only sigh softly, "Then I won't disturb your work any further. Perhaps another time if there's a chance."
"Hmm. Be careful on your way, Inspector Akimi."
Waving goodbye to Daisuke, watching him truly leave the cafe, Touko finally couldn't maintain the business smile on her face anymore. Her expression instantly collapsed, and she leaned back in her chair, "Hah~ He's finally gone too. Requests like this are really troublesome; I won't accept them again next time."
"Wasn't that because of Inspector Akimi? Sorry for the wait, here's your special omurice."
Placing a serving of omurice in front of Touko, Naoki, who was wearing a waiter's uniform, smiled faintly, "Looking at the police officer's expression earlier, it seems he likes Master. Does he want to pursue you?"
"Anyone could see that."
Supporting her chin with one hand, her other hand spooning omurice into her mouth, Touko said while eating, "Although it's not like there's no precedent for marriage between Magus and ordinary people, most of those cases ended tragically. And he's not my type either; honestly, he's a bit annoying."
"But Master is also old enough to get married; if you keep delaying, you'll become an old virgin who can't find a husband—"
*SWOOSH!*
A fork stabbed straight towards Naoki's face.
Grasping the handle and returning it to Touko's hand, Naoki smiled bitterly, "Please don't throw things around."
"Who told you to talk nonsense." Touko glared at him, "I haven't really considered this marriage issue. Anyway, I'm different from other Magus; there's no need to leave descendants, and love life between men and women isn't interesting to me either. If you really want to experience such things, just go find a host in Kabukicho."
The reason Magus leave descendants is only one. Because they cannot reach the Root in their own generation, they entrust that dream to their descendants. Continuing the bloodline is the sole purpose of Magus.
But as a Grand-ranked puppet master who can continuously change bodies, Touko herself is already equivalent to having eternal life and doesn't need to think about the issue of descendants.
"Speaking of which, isn't the young man also old enough? You're twenty-one this year; aren't you considering finding a girlfriend?"
"Girlfriend, huh... I haven't thought about it yet." Naoki laughed, "The most honest reason is money. If I have a girlfriend, I'll definitely spend money on dates, and then for various major and minor holidays, I'll have to give gifts. That's not a small expense; I can't afford it."
In his previous life, Naoki had seen many of his classmates reduce their three meals a day to one because they had a girlfriend, and sometimes even had to borrow money from him to survive because they had to stay in a hotel with their girlfriend every week.
Plus, at that time, all sorts of strange and terrifying things were emerging on the internet. Even without worrying about money, Naoki was already afraid to find a girlfriend.
"Besides, I still have to take care of Gray now. Even if I really want to find a girlfriend, it will probably be after Gray grows up and can be independent."
"You really spoil her to the heavens."
Touko couldn't help but feel helpless.
"How about you just date Gray after she grows up?"
"Master..."
"I know, I know, just kidding."
Laughing as she patted Naoki's shoulder, Touko quickly finished her omurice, then placed a few bills on the table, "It's done, it tasted good. Make me another one tonight."
"Yes, yes, yes."
With a business smile, Naoki saw the great god Touko out of the cafe where he worked part-time. Not until her figure completely disappeared through the door window did Naoki finally sigh helplessly.
"Then dinner tonight seems to be decided on omurice. I'll have to go to the supermarket to buy ingredients later... hmm, while I'm at it, I'll buy Gray a box of milk so she can get more calcium and grow taller quickly."
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Driving back to Garan no Dou, pushing open the office door, Touko immediately saw Gray cleaning inside and Shiki watching coldly from the side.
Placing her briefcase on the table, Touko laughed, "Look at Gray-chan, so tired. You should help out too, Shiki."
"This room is messy enough; no matter how you clean it, it will still be messy, so there's no need to clean it."
"It's okay, Miss Touko, I'm just tidying up the documents a bit." Gray said with a smile, "Oh yeah, there's a letter on your desk, sent from London, it seems to be for you."
"Sent from London?"
Sliding her briefcase aside and picking up the letter on the table, Touko flipped it over, "Could it be from the elders in London? Impossible, they don't know I opened a shop here... Mary? Who is this?"
"Sister Mary?"
Hearing the name Touko mentioned, Gray hurriedly approached.
"Is it a letter from Sister Mary?"
"Gray, you know her?"
Gray nodded, "She's the owner of the apartment where my brother and I lived in London. A very beautiful and kind older sister."
So it turned out to be someone Gray knew.
"Then this letter is for you and the kid? In that case, wait until the kid comes back before looking at it."