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## Chapter 1096: Attempting to Curse Them to Death [Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng Chi Feichei is the Coolest]
Chi Feichei folded the map and put it away, then took out his mobile phone and sent an email to Rum.
[Akai Shuichi met with his companion at Shimotsuke 1-chome. Their base is near Street 101, at least ten people. - Raki]
After participating in the investigation, he first confirmed that Akai Shuichi was active in Green Terrace Town, and then followed Akai Shuichi for several days.
Although it was easy for Feimo and his group of crows to follow, he couldn't just use the crows' investigation result to handle the Organization. It was best for him to go out and investigate himself. He absolutely shouldn't play that kind of mysterious approach of 'don't worry about it, I'll investigate, and tell you when I'm done', as it's easy to be met with suspicion.
And given Akai Shuichi's keenness, it would be difficult for others to follow him for several days without being sensed, but he could use multiple disguises, different identities, and different transportation provided by the Organization to keep up with Akai Shuichi.
In these seven days, Akai Shuichi occasionally stayed in Green Terrace Town, and occasionally ran around, almost touring all of Tokyo. Sometimes he was simply going for a drive or looking at the scenery, perhaps confirming if there were any trackers behind him. Sometimes he was meeting with a certain FBI agent at a temporary location. He only discovered strongholds twice.
One was at Sanmu Bridge, and the other was Shimono tonight. Adding the FBI agents in Green Terrace Town, the total comes to over twenty people. This should be the entire personnel of the FBI's unauthorized entry this time.
Even if there were others in other places, it would only be one or two.
In other words, the investigation into the FBI can basically end. The rest can be left to the people responsible for intelligence to infiltrate the vicinity of those three locations and lurk to confirm. He doesn't need to investigate anymore.
While waiting for a reply, the crows reporting the situation did not stay long and flew away one after another. Only Feimo stood on the handrail, looking at the lights in the distance and blowing in the night breeze.
Chi Feichei still leaned against the cement platform, checking his email on his mobile phone.
Shimizu Reiko went to confirm the intelligence herself. The gun she requested had already been delivered, and the action time was confirmed to be April 4th...
He hated people who only sent the date.
Feichi peeked out from his collar, looking at the screen. Very good, it was time for him to help his Master solve his troubles again. "Master, not counting tonight, there are six more days."
Chi Feichei sent an email to Saki Midorikawa.
[Shimizu Reiko's action time is estimated to be April 4th. You keep an eye on her. - Raki]
He would probably be on the cruise ship at that time and it wouldn't be convenient to manage. Having Saki Midorikawa keep an eye on her was enough.
"Buzz..."
"Buzz..."
Two new emails arrived consecutively.
One was Saki Midorikawa's reply saying 'Ok', no need to reply again.
The other was from Rum, the content was also brief.
[Bourbon is rushing to Shimono. His investigation result is Otaru, Hashigo, Shimono. I plan to release a bait, which will probably take half a month to prepare. - Rum]
[Ok. - Raki]
Amuro Toru's investigation result was different from his, which was normal, because Amuro Toru was investigating the fake clues released by Akai Shuichi.
However, Amuro Toru actually found Shimono. It was unlikely that Akai Shuichi was careless at a critical moment, after all, this was a major gathering place. Except for the detached house used for meetings, the ten-plus people usually scattered throughout Shimono Town.
Then, it is very possible that Shimono was also deliberately released by Akai Shuichi.
The Organization had to gain something to make the fake clues seem real, and since there were many people here, the Organization couldn't just rush in and confront them head-on, which also ensured the safety of these people.
Once action was taken, the people in Shimono were probably just a smokescreen, used to mislead the Organization's judgment.
Rum should understand this point, and he didn't need to consider it. Now he just had to wait for Rum to release the bait and lure the FBI out to fight.
Additionally, he needed to check in with the Boss about the departure.
[Five days later, attending the Yashiro Conglomerate's cruise ship maiden voyage, Mori Kogoro will be accompanying. - Raki]
The Boss replied quite quickly:
[Raki, the relationship between the Chi Family and the Yashiro Family isn't great. Why would you want to attend the maiden voyage this time?]
[Attempting to let Plague God Kogoro curse them to death? - Raki]
The Boss: "..."
Alright, nothing more to say, suit yourself.
On the terrace, Chi Feichei put away his mobile phone and also cleaned up the blood vial left on the terrace, clearing the trace. "Feimo, tell Xiao Mei to tell Yashiro Enzaburo..."
"Godfather," Sawada Hiroki suddenly spoke from the mobile phone, "Grandpa said that you should personally go and meet Yashiro Enzaburo. Although he knows your identity might attract troubles, you cannot only act behind the scenes. There will always be a time when you need to step forward."
"Got it," Chi Feichei continued clearing the trace. "Feimo, tell Xiao Mei to tell Yashiro Enzaburo to go to Seaside Park alone. You guys should make safety preparations in advance."
He understood Chi Shinnosuke's concerns. It was nothing more than worrying that he would get too used to operating behind the scenes and wouldn't be able to step forward when the situation required it in the future.
Actually, he felt there was nothing wrong with staying behind the scenes. Including Umbrella in the future, the external spokesperson would only be others. He didn't want to be exposed under the public eye. Being stared at would make him lose a lot of joy.
Umbrella was different from other conglomerates and groups. As long as Ark, the core, was under his control, he would not lose power.
However, trying to step forward this time was also fine. Just consider it not getting addicted to lurking.
Anyway, Yashiro Enzaburo was being stared at intensely. If the old man dared to make any subtle move, then deal with it as soon as possible.
...
Port Area.
Yashiro Enzaburo was spending time in a 24-hour book bar, absentmindedly flipping through a book.
Most people in this kind of book bar were young people, which he wasn't used to. But here, the lights were on 24 hours a day, and people suffering from insomnia came here to try and fall asleep through reading. He felt a sense of security here.
He would rather be out of place than stay in a room alone or go to some place alone again.
That ghost was too terrifying.
Moreover, coming to the book bar allowed him to look for some historical information and see if he could escape the persecution of the female ghost...
Xiao Mei stayed aside in invisibility. Hearing a crow call outside the window, she floated out for a while, then floated back, standing behind Yashiro Enzaburo. She looked at the people around, bent down and leaned close to Yashiro Enzaburo's right ear, whispering, "So you like history..."
Her lowered voice was light and slow, and as she spoke, strands of icy gentle wind brushed against the back of Yashiro Enzaburo's ear.
Yashiro Enzaburo froze, and fine cold sweat instantly broke out on his back and forehead. He didn't dare to turn his head to look to his right.
So many people, and they still couldn't suppress that female ghost!
The female ghost suddenly said this, could it be that his intention had been discovered?
Was the female ghost actually warning and mocking him?
"My Master wants to see you. Go to Seaside Park alone." Xiao Mei leaned into Yashiro Enzaburo's ear, and after saying that, she straightened up.
This person wasn't as brave as Miss Ai. She had already spoken very gently and smiled very politely. To avoid causing troubles for others, when she was staring at Yashiro Enzaburo, she was either squatting in the wardrobe or squatting under the table, floating her face on the tea in the cup. Yet Yashiro Enzaburo was still this scared. His courage was indeed very small.
Yashiro Enzaburo swallowed his saliva, got up and put the book back on the bookshelf, then went to the front desk to pay the bill. He lingered for a long time before leaving, then dismissed his bodyguard and hailed a taxi himself.
He was hoping to see the 'Master' behind the female ghost, to let them state their conditions directly and stop the female ghost from bothering him. He was old and couldn't handle the torment. But he was also afraid, afraid that he would see a more terrifying situation when he arrived, afraid that the other party's purpose was his life, afraid that he would die a terrible death...
In the sky, a crow followed with Xiao Mei's true form.
Xiao Mei herself remained invisible, sitting beside Yashiro Enzaburo until the taxi stopped and Yashiro Enzaburo got out. Only then did she circle the vicinity in advance and find Chi Feichei's location.
In the Seaside Park late at night, colored lights were hung on the trees and shrubs.
The well-matched colored lights formed cartoon images of marine life on the trees and grassland.
Due to the time being past one in the morning, there was not a single figure on the street. It was empty and silent, just like an amusement park that should be bustling with excitement was empty, with only the machinery and flickering colored lights still operating. It was dreamlike yet eerie.
Yashiro Enzaburo walked slowly on the street, looking left and right. Suddenly, he saw the female ghost standing still under the tree, a cherry blossom tree whose branches were covered in pink colored lights.
"Mr. Yashiro Enzaburo, please follow me." Xiao Mei, embodying the role of Chi Feichei's Chief Butler, bowed to Yashiro Enzaburo with an expressionless face, then turned around and floated along the street.
Yashiro Enzaburo hesitated for a bit, but still followed, his mood subtle.
This female ghost usually grimaced and scared him, but as soon as she was near her so-called 'Master', she became so serious and polite. This made him even more tense.
Xiao Mei floated past the plaza lit by colored lights with animal patterns, floated past the colored lights fountain, and floated past the forest path illuminated by colored lights. The already vibrant colors of the Twelve-Layer Robe were made even more gorgeous by the lights. The long train dragged on the ground, floating and moving forward steadily.
Yashiro Enzaburo lowered his head and followed behind, occasionally glancing up.
This was the first time he had carefully looked at the female ghost's clothing and accessories.
The Twelve-Layer Robe was court attire worn by female officials of Court Lady rank or higher during the Heian period. 'Twelve Layers' was just an appellation; in fact, including the skirt/train, there were only nine layers.
The clothes on the female ghost before him had nine layers. The outermost short jacket was also called 'Tang-Style Jacket'. In that era, 'red, purple, blue' were forbidden colors, only those of Third Rank or higher who received special permission could wear them. The female ghost before him was surprisingly wearing a purple Tang-Style Jacket, embroidered with chrysanthemum and peony patterns.
Moreover, the Five-Layer Robe was originally five layers of different colors. It wasn't until the mid-to-late Heian period that it evolved into the style the female ghost wore, where five layers of fabric were only sewn together at the collar and train of a single garment.
Immediately, Yashiro Enzaburo made a judgment in his heart:
The female ghost came from the mid-to-late Heian period, had a very high status, and was either an Empress or an Imperial Princess.
And, he silently recalled the Empresses and Imperial Princesses who died tragically in history at that time.
But no matter how much he thought, he couldn't find a clue. He even thought of a male - Emperor Sutoku, known as the 'First Vengeful Spirit' and 'Great Demon/Evil'.
He ascended the throne in his youth, had no real power, was forced to abdicate and become a Retired Emperor at twenty-three, launched the Hogen Rebellion, failed and was exiled to Sanuki Province. Over three years, he wrote five Mahayana Sutras in blood, pleading with the court to send the Buddhist Scriptures to Kyoto and enshrine them in a temple, but this request was also refused. Emperor Sutoku then vowed to 'wish to be the Great Demon/Evil of Japan' and committed suicide.
Due to the continuous disasters in Japan after Emperor Sutoku's death, the court and public had no peace and fell into seven hundred years of war, until before Emperor Meiji's enthronement, when his spirit tablet was brought to Shiramine Shrine in Kyoto for offerings, which brought a brief period of peace. Therefore, in legend, Emperor Sutoku is called the 'Great Demon/Evil' and 'Calamity God'. His appearance is that of a golden great kite, leading a group of Tengu to guard Shiramine.
His recent bizarre history had completely shattered his worldview, making him believe in ghost and spirit legends even more. He couldn't help but start to suspect whether this incident was related to the Great Demon/Evil of the Heian period, and whether the Great Demon/Evil intended to make a comeback...
[End of Chapter]
Chi Feichei folded the map and put it away, then took out his mobile phone and sent an email to Rum.
[Akai Shuichi met with his companion at Shimotsuke 1-chome. Their base is near Street 101, at least ten people. - Raki]
After participating in the investigation, he first confirmed that Akai Shuichi was active in Green Terrace Town, and then followed Akai Shuichi for several days.
Although it was easy for Feimo and his group of crows to follow, he couldn't just use the crows' investigation result to handle the Organization. It was best for him to go out and investigate himself. He absolutely shouldn't play that kind of mysterious approach of 'don't worry about it, I'll investigate, and tell you when I'm done', as it's easy to be met with suspicion.
And given Akai Shuichi's keenness, it would be difficult for others to follow him for several days without being sensed, but he could use multiple disguises, different identities, and different transportation provided by the Organization to keep up with Akai Shuichi.
In these seven days, Akai Shuichi occasionally stayed in Green Terrace Town, and occasionally ran around, almost touring all of Tokyo. Sometimes he was simply going for a drive or looking at the scenery, perhaps confirming if there were any trackers behind him. Sometimes he was meeting with a certain FBI agent at a temporary location. He only discovered strongholds twice.
One was at Sanmu Bridge, and the other was Shimono tonight. Adding the FBI agents in Green Terrace Town, the total comes to over twenty people. This should be the entire personnel of the FBI's unauthorized entry this time.
Even if there were others in other places, it would only be one or two.
In other words, the investigation into the FBI can basically end. The rest can be left to the people responsible for intelligence to infiltrate the vicinity of those three locations and lurk to confirm. He doesn't need to investigate anymore.
While waiting for a reply, the crows reporting the situation did not stay long and flew away one after another. Only Feimo stood on the handrail, looking at the lights in the distance and blowing in the night breeze.
Chi Feichei still leaned against the cement platform, checking his email on his mobile phone.
Shimizu Reiko went to confirm the intelligence herself. The gun she requested had already been delivered, and the action time was confirmed to be April 4th...
He hated people who only sent the date.
Feichi peeked out from his collar, looking at the screen. Very good, it was time for him to help his Master solve his troubles again. "Master, not counting tonight, there are six more days."
Chi Feichei sent an email to Saki Midorikawa.
[Shimizu Reiko's action time is estimated to be April 4th. You keep an eye on her. - Raki]
He would probably be on the cruise ship at that time and it wouldn't be convenient to manage. Having Saki Midorikawa keep an eye on her was enough.
"Buzz..."
"Buzz..."
Two new emails arrived consecutively.
One was Saki Midorikawa's reply saying 'Ok', no need to reply again.
The other was from Rum, the content was also brief.
[Bourbon is rushing to Shimono. His investigation result is Otaru, Hashigo, Shimono. I plan to release a bait, which will probably take half a month to prepare. - Rum]
[Ok. - Raki]
Amuro Toru's investigation result was different from his, which was normal, because Amuro Toru was investigating the fake clues released by Akai Shuichi.
However, Amuro Toru actually found Shimono. It was unlikely that Akai Shuichi was careless at a critical moment, after all, this was a major gathering place. Except for the detached house used for meetings, the ten-plus people usually scattered throughout Shimono Town.
Then, it is very possible that Shimono was also deliberately released by Akai Shuichi.
The Organization had to gain something to make the fake clues seem real, and since there were many people here, the Organization couldn't just rush in and confront them head-on, which also ensured the safety of these people.
Once action was taken, the people in Shimono were probably just a smokescreen, used to mislead the Organization's judgment.
Rum should understand this point, and he didn't need to consider it. Now he just had to wait for Rum to release the bait and lure the FBI out to fight.
Additionally, he needed to check in with the Boss about the departure.
[Five days later, attending the Yashiro Conglomerate's cruise ship maiden voyage, Mori Kogoro will be accompanying. - Raki]
The Boss replied quite quickly:
[Raki, the relationship between the Chi Family and the Yashiro Family isn't great. Why would you want to attend the maiden voyage this time?]
[Attempting to let Plague God Kogoro curse them to death? - Raki]
The Boss: "..."
Alright, nothing more to say, suit yourself.
On the terrace, Chi Feichei put away his mobile phone and also cleaned up the blood vial left on the terrace, clearing the trace. "Feimo, tell Xiao Mei to tell Yashiro Enzaburo..."
"Godfather," Sawada Hiroki suddenly spoke from the mobile phone, "Grandpa said that you should personally go and meet Yashiro Enzaburo. Although he knows your identity might attract troubles, you cannot only act behind the scenes. There will always be a time when you need to step forward."
"Got it," Chi Feichei continued clearing the trace. "Feimo, tell Xiao Mei to tell Yashiro Enzaburo to go to Seaside Park alone. You guys should make safety preparations in advance."
He understood Chi Shinnosuke's concerns. It was nothing more than worrying that he would get too used to operating behind the scenes and wouldn't be able to step forward when the situation required it in the future.
Actually, he felt there was nothing wrong with staying behind the scenes. Including Umbrella in the future, the external spokesperson would only be others. He didn't want to be exposed under the public eye. Being stared at would make him lose a lot of joy.
Umbrella was different from other conglomerates and groups. As long as Ark, the core, was under his control, he would not lose power.
However, trying to step forward this time was also fine. Just consider it not getting addicted to lurking.
Anyway, Yashiro Enzaburo was being stared at intensely. If the old man dared to make any subtle move, then deal with it as soon as possible.
...
Port Area.
Yashiro Enzaburo was spending time in a 24-hour book bar, absentmindedly flipping through a book.
Most people in this kind of book bar were young people, which he wasn't used to. But here, the lights were on 24 hours a day, and people suffering from insomnia came here to try and fall asleep through reading. He felt a sense of security here.
He would rather be out of place than stay in a room alone or go to some place alone again.
That ghost was too terrifying.
Moreover, coming to the book bar allowed him to look for some historical information and see if he could escape the persecution of the female ghost...
Xiao Mei stayed aside in invisibility. Hearing a crow call outside the window, she floated out for a while, then floated back, standing behind Yashiro Enzaburo. She looked at the people around, bent down and leaned close to Yashiro Enzaburo's right ear, whispering, "So you like history..."
Her lowered voice was light and slow, and as she spoke, strands of icy gentle wind brushed against the back of Yashiro Enzaburo's ear.
Yashiro Enzaburo froze, and fine cold sweat instantly broke out on his back and forehead. He didn't dare to turn his head to look to his right.
So many people, and they still couldn't suppress that female ghost!
The female ghost suddenly said this, could it be that his intention had been discovered?
Was the female ghost actually warning and mocking him?
"My Master wants to see you. Go to Seaside Park alone." Xiao Mei leaned into Yashiro Enzaburo's ear, and after saying that, she straightened up.
This person wasn't as brave as Miss Ai. She had already spoken very gently and smiled very politely. To avoid causing troubles for others, when she was staring at Yashiro Enzaburo, she was either squatting in the wardrobe or squatting under the table, floating her face on the tea in the cup. Yet Yashiro Enzaburo was still this scared. His courage was indeed very small.
Yashiro Enzaburo swallowed his saliva, got up and put the book back on the bookshelf, then went to the front desk to pay the bill. He lingered for a long time before leaving, then dismissed his bodyguard and hailed a taxi himself.
He was hoping to see the 'Master' behind the female ghost, to let them state their conditions directly and stop the female ghost from bothering him. He was old and couldn't handle the torment. But he was also afraid, afraid that he would see a more terrifying situation when he arrived, afraid that the other party's purpose was his life, afraid that he would die a terrible death...
In the sky, a crow followed with Xiao Mei's true form.
Xiao Mei herself remained invisible, sitting beside Yashiro Enzaburo until the taxi stopped and Yashiro Enzaburo got out. Only then did she circle the vicinity in advance and find Chi Feichei's location.
In the Seaside Park late at night, colored lights were hung on the trees and shrubs.
The well-matched colored lights formed cartoon images of marine life on the trees and grassland.
Due to the time being past one in the morning, there was not a single figure on the street. It was empty and silent, just like an amusement park that should be bustling with excitement was empty, with only the machinery and flickering colored lights still operating. It was dreamlike yet eerie.
Yashiro Enzaburo walked slowly on the street, looking left and right. Suddenly, he saw the female ghost standing still under the tree, a cherry blossom tree whose branches were covered in pink colored lights.
"Mr. Yashiro Enzaburo, please follow me." Xiao Mei, embodying the role of Chi Feichei's Chief Butler, bowed to Yashiro Enzaburo with an expressionless face, then turned around and floated along the street.
Yashiro Enzaburo hesitated for a bit, but still followed, his mood subtle.
This female ghost usually grimaced and scared him, but as soon as she was near her so-called 'Master', she became so serious and polite. This made him even more tense.
Xiao Mei floated past the plaza lit by colored lights with animal patterns, floated past the colored lights fountain, and floated past the forest path illuminated by colored lights. The already vibrant colors of the Twelve-Layer Robe were made even more gorgeous by the lights. The long train dragged on the ground, floating and moving forward steadily.
Yashiro Enzaburo lowered his head and followed behind, occasionally glancing up.
This was the first time he had carefully looked at the female ghost's clothing and accessories.
The Twelve-Layer Robe was court attire worn by female officials of Court Lady rank or higher during the Heian period. 'Twelve Layers' was just an appellation; in fact, including the skirt/train, there were only nine layers.
The clothes on the female ghost before him had nine layers. The outermost short jacket was also called 'Tang-Style Jacket'. In that era, 'red, purple, blue' were forbidden colors, only those of Third Rank or higher who received special permission could wear them. The female ghost before him was surprisingly wearing a purple Tang-Style Jacket, embroidered with chrysanthemum and peony patterns.
Moreover, the Five-Layer Robe was originally five layers of different colors. It wasn't until the mid-to-late Heian period that it evolved into the style the female ghost wore, where five layers of fabric were only sewn together at the collar and train of a single garment.
Immediately, Yashiro Enzaburo made a judgment in his heart:
The female ghost came from the mid-to-late Heian period, had a very high status, and was either an Empress or an Imperial Princess.
And, he silently recalled the Empresses and Imperial Princesses who died tragically in history at that time.
But no matter how much he thought, he couldn't find a clue. He even thought of a male - Emperor Sutoku, known as the 'First Vengeful Spirit' and 'Great Demon/Evil'.
He ascended the throne in his youth, had no real power, was forced to abdicate and become a Retired Emperor at twenty-three, launched the Hogen Rebellion, failed and was exiled to Sanuki Province. Over three years, he wrote five Mahayana Sutras in blood, pleading with the court to send the Buddhist Scriptures to Kyoto and enshrine them in a temple, but this request was also refused. Emperor Sutoku then vowed to 'wish to be the Great Demon/Evil of Japan' and committed suicide.
Due to the continuous disasters in Japan after Emperor Sutoku's death, the court and public had no peace and fell into seven hundred years of war, until before Emperor Meiji's enthronement, when his spirit tablet was brought to Shiramine Shrine in Kyoto for offerings, which brought a brief period of peace. Therefore, in legend, Emperor Sutoku is called the 'Great Demon/Evil' and 'Calamity God'. His appearance is that of a golden great kite, leading a group of Tengu to guard Shiramine.
His recent bizarre history had completely shattered his worldview, making him believe in ghost and spirit legends even more. He couldn't help but start to suspect whether this incident was related to the Great Demon/Evil of the Heian period, and whether the Great Demon/Evil intended to make a comeback...
[End of Chapter]
