A group of people traveled through a strange world, and I was the only one who was not a refugee.

If there hadn't been a police officer in the Third Outlying City Police Station who had some knowledge of these remote and unpopular monsters, they would still be confused.

Seeing that Shinomiya Kaguya seemed to want to say something, Akita Shin gestured for her to go ahead and speak.

"My Lord, according to the current situation, the Snow Demon should have kidnapped people first, found a remote place to do it... and finally sent them home."

While speaking, Shinomiya Kaguya paused.

Even though she was too embarrassed to speak out the omitted words, Akita Shin and the other two knew what she wanted to express.

Kazuo Tsuyama was not clear about her identity, but since she was someone close to Akita Makoto, he had nothing to hide.

“When we found the victims, they were in a very bad condition.”

"If we were any later, we would have been frozen to death in the icy snow..."

Akita Makoto narrowed his eyes slightly and saw what the branch chief was thinking.

"Tsuyama, do you want to borrow Yukino's power?"

"At present, only Miss Yukinoshita, who is a believer in the gods, can find the whereabouts of the two extraordinary people as soon as possible."

"She's downstairs, bring some extra help."

"Please rest assured, I and others will definitely ensure Miss Yukinoshita's safety!" Kazuo Tsuyama said respectfully.

"Go."

"Yes."

After watching him leave, Akita Shin looked away.

The police officers of the Third Outlying City Police Station initially regarded Yukinoshita Yukino as just an ordinary psychic.

It was not until Akita Makoto told her that she could use the power given by the Star God to solve some more troublesome cases that she was gradually taken seriously by the police officers.

It only involves a group of low-level snow monsters, so there shouldn't be any surprises.

After thinking about it, he separated a trace of mental power.

Yukinoshita Yukino, who was about to go out, looked up at the study on the second floor with emotion.

"Ms. Yukinoshita?"

"It's okay, Captain Tsuyama, let's go."

"..."

After a moment, Akita Shincai looked at the police officer who was delivering the message to the headquarters and asked, "Is it also because of the snow demon?"

The other party shook his head and said directly: "The headquarters asked you to be on standby at any time. There may be important actions next."

"What is it about?" Akita Shin frowned.

The police officer hesitated for a long time before saying:

"This matter has not been confirmed yet and originally needs to be kept strictly confidential, but since you are one of the participants, you can reveal a little bit of information."

"It has something to do with the Imperial Palace."

Imperial Palace?

Akita was really surprised.

The message had been delivered, so the police officer did not linger any longer.

Shinomiya Kaguya looked at Akita Shin who was lost in thought and couldn't help asking, "Master Shin, hasn't there been any news about the Imperial Palace in Kyoto for a long time?"

"Do you know about this?" Akita Makoto collected his thoughts and looked at her.

“I heard citizens talking about it before when I was out.”

Shinomiya Kaguya answered carefully. Based on the cautious attitude of the police officer just now, it was not difficult to guess that the "Imperial Palace" was of great importance.

At least this is true for the extraordinary people in Kyoto.

"Don't talk about the Imperial Palace anymore."

"Hi."

"Gu... gu..."

Just as Shinomiya Kaguya finished her response, an inopportune sound made her body stiffen.

Soon, her cheeks turned red again.

Akita Shin smiled in silence.

It's afternoon now.

The snacks on the table were brought by Kato Megumi earlier.

He ate a lot, but she didn't eat a single bite.

In this regard, compared with Nakano Miku, she seems too reserved.

Or perhaps, she couldn't let go of her upbringing as a young lady.

Looking at the girl who seemed to be thinking about something, Akita shook his head helplessly.

He picked up a piece of cake and put it into her mouth, saying:

"Kaguya, you need to learn more from Xiao Ai. There's no need to be so restrained. I'm not a man-eating tiger. Is there any need to worry so much?"

"Okay, okay... um~"

Shinomiya Kaguya answered stutteringly. Looking at the pastry in front of her, she suppressed her inner shyness, stood up and took a light bite.

Akita really didn't have much emotional communication with her anymore.

He went downstairs, changed his clothes, gave a few instructions to the maid and others, and then left home.

He was still quite curious about the Imperial Palace.

Since today is Sunday and I have some free time, I can go visit Kujo Mansion and check on Chisa Kujo's condition.

Chapter 173: 171. Kaguya writhes like a maggot, dying a second time

"call……"

Now that she was the only one left in the study, Kaguya Shinomiya finally had a chance to regain her composure.

As soon as her hand touched her cheek, she found that the temperature was even higher than she expected.

"What the hell am I doing!"

"Shame on you!"

"the Unforgiven!"

"Woo~"

I wanted to shout out loud, but my mind told me to restrain myself so that the other women downstairs wouldn't hear me.

Shinomiya Kaguya thought that it was really hard to hold it in like this.

Uncontrolled, verbal expression turns into physical expression.

A few moments passed.

Hayasaka Ai and Fujiwara Chika walked into the study.

When the two saw the scene in front of them, they couldn't help but be stunned.

At this time, Kaguya Shinomiya was seen crawling on her knees with her head buried in the quilt next to the kotatsu, her hips occasionally twisting.

Because the view is partially blocked by the kotatsu, from their current perspective.

It seems like a maggot is crawling...

Hayasaka Ai was speechless. She really didn't mean to see Shinomiya Kaguya behave in such an appalling way.

Akita had just gone out, so as maids, they naturally would not sit around and drink tea and chat.

Some chores need to be done before he comes back.

For example, clean the windows in the study and clear the snow on the balcony...

Sighing in her heart, she turned her head and prepared to signal Fujiwara Chika to leave first.

But it's too late.

I saw that Fujiwara Chika had quietly come behind Shinomiya Kaguya at some point.

Without waiting for the maid to stop her, she raised her hand and dropped it down.

"Crack~"

It's neither light nor heavy, and the sound is very crisp.

"I knew it."

The maid put down her outstretched hand and couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips.

After a brief silence, Kaguya Shinomiya slowly released her hands from her ears, raised her head and looked behind her.

A big smiling face appeared before my eyes.

"Kaguya-san, are you playing role-playing games?"

"I couldn't help it, so I took a photo, Smiley~"

Fujiwara Chika said this in an innocent tone, as if the facts were exactly as she said.

To the surprise of the two, Kaguya Shinomiya not only did not continue to be shy, but instead regained her composure.

All she said was, "Fujiwara."

"Eh?"

"Xinei!"

"Help! Kaguya-san is murdering her best friend!"

Yukinoshita Haruno and others who were staying on the first floor were attracted by the noise upstairs.

Soon, Shinomiya Kaguya with a grim face was seen chasing Fujiwara Chika with tears in her eyes.

…………

Akita Shin had no idea of ​​the interesting things happening at home.

He was paying attention to the situation of Yukinoshita Yukino and others as the distance between them was getting farther and farther, while talking to the student sitting opposite him.

"Teacher, why did you go to see your father and grandfather just now?"

Chisa Kujo was quite curious about this.

She thought she had a certain understanding of Akita Shin's character.

If it wasn't a very serious matter, it would be impossible for him to take the initiative to look for his father.

"Nothing, just a little trouble at work."

Akita Makoto said calmly that the boss had seen it but was dismissed with just a few words.

Judging from what the two bosses said, they probably don't want him to come into contact with the Imperial Palace.

This is very contradictory.

Akita Shin believed that in Kyoto, which had finally restored a certain balance, undercurrents began to surge again in private.

The reason why these flames did not burn him can be attributed to the strong organization and backing.

"Okay." Kujo Chisa didn't ask any more questions, but turned her attention to another matter. "Teacher, I heard that you fought with J from the World Destruction Society?"

Akita Shin smiled faintly: "Qiansha, you are very well-informed."

"I didn't mean to ask about you, teacher. You should know that besides you, many people visit my father and grandfather every day." The smart girl argued.

Akita nodded without comment and didn't pursue the matter further.

Even if Kujo Chisama sent someone to keep an eye on his every move, there would actually be no problem.

Or, in other large families, when a legitimate daughter is about to get married, this practice is very common.