After getting the answer he wanted, Kurozawa thanked the little girl and turned to leave.
Since the scenery on Hachijo Island was indeed beautiful, with lush greenery everywhere, neatly trimmed and pleasing to the eye, making one feel relaxed and comfortable, Kurozawa walked slowly, appreciating the view as he headed towards the Iguro Family Compound.
Based on the little girl's description, about twenty minutes later, Kurozawa stopped in front of a compound.
Looking inside, the area was quite large, and the buildings were exquisite and beautiful, giving off an air of wealth and prosperity.
Besides Kurozawa, many other travelers had come here by chance to visit the Iguro Compound. At the entrance of the compound, there was a row of over ten young women who looked similar, all delicate and pretty, welcoming the visitors from afar.
One of the women saw Kurozawa standing still and moved gently towards him with graceful steps.
"Hello, are you here to visit the Iguro Family?"
Kurozawa nodded, "Yes, are you from the Iguro family?"
"Yes, my name is Iguro Sayaka." Iguro Sayaka naturally and proactively linked her arm with Kurozawa's and smiled at him with eyes that curved like crescent moons.
"If you're tired from exploring Hachijo Island, you can stay overnight at the Iguro family's place. We have everything for food, drinks, and entertainment here."
With Kurozawa's arm linked in hers, Iguro Sayaka walked towards the Iguro Family Compound. Kurozawa didn't refuse, shifting his steps to follow Iguro Sayaka into the exquisite and beautiful complex of buildings.
Ponds, green bamboo, swimming fish... The impression the Iguro family gave Kurozawa was somewhat similar to the beautiful guesthouses from his previous life. The only difference was that the people of the Iguro family were overly enthusiastic.
Kurozawa could see that the women of the Iguro family put aside their pride and politely accompanied the guests beside them, showing no reaction even when some undisciplined guests took liberties.
Noticing Kurozawa's gaze, Iguro Sayaka understood what he was thinking and explained with a smile, "Our Iguro family is all women, and none of us will ever marry."
"But the Iguro family's bloodline also needs to continue. The islanders aren't to the sisters' liking, so... most of us choose the guests who come to visit, for a night of passion."
"If the guest needs it, you can stay overnight here, and I will accompany the guest for a night."
There's such a good thing! Kurozawa couldn't help but look sideways.
Iguro Sayaka had fair skin, a delicate and beautiful face, and spoke in a soft, gentle tone. Her moist eyes were full of wet, seductive intent.
As she spoke, Iguro Sayaka leaned towards Kurozawa, her soft body practically pressing into his embrace.
Breathing out, feeling a little dry-mouthed, Kurozawa reached out and wrapped his arm around Iguro Sayaka's fair, smooth, and rounded shoulder, saying with a smile, "It's almost dark anyway, so I'll stay overnight."
It was currently ten in the morning, and it would be another seven or eight hours before dark. Kurozawa's conscience was clear.
Afterward, accompanied by Iguro Sayaka, Kurozawa toured the Iguro family compound with her. However, there was a bamboo forest at the back of the compound that looked quite extensive from the outside. The walls were over two meters high, and the entrance was sealed shut, preventing entry.
Iguro Sayaka said that there were many poisonous island snakes in the bamboo forest, and it was easy to get into trouble by going in, so it was locked off. Kurozawa simply asked a few questions, noted the location of the bamboo forest, and didn't delve deeper.
At noon, Kurozawa had a sumptuous lunch at the Iguro family's place. During the meal, beautiful Iguro women danced lightly, and there was constant laughter and cheerful chatter. In the afternoon, Iguro Sayaka took Kurozawa to many interesting places on Hachijo Island.
When it was seven o'clock in the evening and the sky was dark, Iguro Sayaka leaned against Kurozawa, and the two walked on a slightly pink sandy beach, each step leaving deep imprints.
Kurozawa curiously kicked the shells and pebbles under his feet, amazed by the beauty of nature.
The beach, which looked slightly pink at first glance, turned out to be paved with dense pink shells, making it dreamy and beautiful.
No wonder Hachijo Island was a popular and recommended tourist destination for many people. It had the charm of nature, and the women of the Iguro family on the island were all beautiful and gentle. If they took a liking to someone, they would also act as companions during the visit, attracting men like poppies.
"It's getting a little late now, let's go back."
"Hachijo Island will be very cold at night, and staying outside for too long is easy to catch a cold."
Under the darkening sky, the sea breeze did indeed become increasingly cold. Iguro Sayaka was wearing a strapless kimono and, feeling a bit cold, pressed tightly against Kurozawa. Kurozawa, in the spirit of helping others, offered his embrace, wrapping his arm around Iguro Sayaka's fragrant shoulder and helping her block the cold evening wind.
When Iguro Sayaka said she wanted to go back, Kurozawa readily nodded, and so, the two returned to the Iguro Compound.
Upon returning to the compound, Iguro Sayaka led Kurozawa to a room decorated exquisitely and beautifully, then smiled softly, "Rest here tonight. I'll go prepare some food to bring over."
Kurozawa's expression remained unchanged, his gaze sweeping over Iguro Sayaka, "I happen to be a little hungry, thank you."
Afterward, Iguro Sayaka left the room, closing the door tightly behind her.
Inside the room, Kurozawa reached out and flicked the wind chime decoration made of shells and conches, emitting a pleasant, crisp tinkling sound.
"Just playing along, just playing along, Kurozawa, don't be careless!"
"Wine is poison that passes through the gut, lust is a steel blade that scrapes bone."
"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Even the most beautiful person will be nothing but withered bones after a hundred years."
"..."
This kind of gentle and considerate offensive was hard for many to resist. It was estimated that most would have long since been intoxicated by the tenderness and unable to extricate themselves. But Kurozawa resisted and noticed the abnormality of the women in the Iguro family.
During their day together, Iguro Sayaka outwardly maintained a gentle and pleasant demeanor, her gaze full of tender affection, but whenever Kurozawa looked away and wasn't paying attention, his sense of perception would begin to warn him, detecting malicious gazes.
When he quickly looked back at Iguro Sayaka, the malice disappeared, and tenderness once again filled her eyes.
Not only that, but when he occasionally encountered other Iguro women in the Iguro Compound, the glances they secretly cast at him also hid great malice. There was no exception, every single one!
"This kind of malice... has reached the point of wanting to put someone to death."
"So, the target is correct. The Muscular Boat Owner didn't lie. The Hachijo Island disappearance incident must be the work of the Iguro family!"
"Could that bamboo forest that isn't allowed to be entered be the secret location?"
Inside the room, Kurozawa sat on the pink bed, quietly thinking and summarizing the clues he had discovered that day.
"Let's go take a look inside the bamboo forest first!"
Acting on his thought, Kurozawa immediately got up, pushed open the door, and walked towards the location of the bamboo forest he remembered.
Whether Iguro Sayaka wouldn't see him after she returned didn't matter anymore. Kurozawa only took action at this time because he was waiting for nightfall, when the Demon would appear and become active.
In the darkness, Kurozawa moved with incredible speed, his body like a streak of black lightning.
At this moment, there were still quite a few people walking around outside the Iguro Compound, but when they saw Kurozawa, they just thought their eyes had played tricks on them. They couldn't see Kurozawa's figure clearly at all.
In less than three minutes, Kurozawa arrived at the bamboo wall. Then, with a light leap, he easily cleared the two-meter-high wall, and the ground vibrated slightly as he landed.
After landing, Kurozawa was slightly stunned as he looked at the person who had suddenly appeared before him.
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