Truth is everywhere within range

Qiao Qiao took the imperial guard and looked at it carefully.

It is the decoration of Ise Jingu Shrine, just like the ones sold at the shrine.

"As long as I wear this guard, I can gain your perception, Qiao Sang. In this case, I can participate in the investigation even if I am sitting in the Huangji Palace."

real or fake?

Is there such a convenient prop?

Qiao Qiao put it on.

Kitashirakawa Rika caressed the bronze mirror.

A picture appeared in the mirror, which was exactly what Qiao Qiao was seeing now.

Qiao Qiao looked at the bronze mirror, and the picture in the bronze mirror reflected the picture in the bronze mirror, over and over again, continuously.

No matryoshka dolls allowed!

Qiao Qiao looked away.

"Is she really the shrine maiden of the mirror world?"

Qiao Qiao sighed secretly, and then asked.

"why me?"

Qiao Qiao is just an outside spirit exorcist. Although he has made a small contribution to the cause of spirit extermination, he is still an outsider to Ise Shrine. This kind of investigation that may involve people in the shrine is not allowed. Isn't it inappropriate for him to come?

"Because I think there may be some problems in the palace, and many people are not worthy of trust."

Kitashirakawa Rika said.

Although she lacks the common sense to live in the outside world, she still has basic judgment.

With such a serious murder happening so close to Ise Shrine, there must be some problems within the shrine.

To put it simply, there is a mole.

"Then am I worthy of trust?"

Qiao Qiao asked back.

"What if I am the murderer and someone who comes to Ise Shrine to sow discord?"

"I trust you."

Kitashirakawa Rika said firmly.

I don’t know where the confidence comes from.

"Okay, then Kitashirakawa Miko, do you have any clues?"

Qiao Qiao sighed. He had never been able to resist such a direct ball. Since the opponent chose to believe in him, Qiao Qiao could not stay out of it.

Anyway, if the Witch of the Mirror World is here, the matter will probably be resolved quickly.

he thought.

"Actually, there have always been three factions in the shrine."

Kitashirakawa Rika said.

The current Young Palace Secretary, Fujinami Teruyo, belongs to the Fujinami family. In the past, the chief priests of Ise Shrine were all women from the Fujinami family. Later, they were changed to people with outstanding spiritual powers. Now, there are many family members under the Fujinami family. Serving at Ise Shrine, it is the largest and most powerful faction.

The Kuroda family has been a family that has served as a young minister for several times, but it has declined in recent years. Jun Kuroda belongs to this family. The current Kuroda family is scattered among the shrines. It is said that the Kuroda sisters are their fathers. In order to build a good relationship, I sent him as a waiter to take care of the officiating miko.

Finally, there is the third force composed of small families such as Takaji and Ikeda. In recent years, especially after Kitashirakawa Rika became the chief priestess, it has gained momentum. Strictly speaking, Tanizaki Koji is also included in this faction.

"so complicated."

Qiao Qiao really doesn't understand people's hearts.

These families are entangled and entangled, which sounds very confusing.

"So Kitashirakawa Miko, are you considered the third force?"

Hearing Qiao Qiao's inquiry, Kitashirakawa Rika shook her head.

"I don't belong to any force. If you really want to say it, I belong to Ise Shrine. That's why I want to investigate these."

Really honest.

Qiao Qiao probably pondered his thoughts.

Since the Shogunate Secretary Fujinami Teruyo is about to step down, the competition for the next Shogunami has also become fierce.

Huwei Mountain, where the case occurred, is under the jurisdiction of the Kuroda family. If something like this happens, the Kuroda family's reputation will inevitably be harmed.

The deceased was the girlfriend of the Tanizaki child, which was undoubtedly a deterrent to the third force.

Therefore, within the shrine, the most popular rumor is that the Fujinami family secretly teamed up with monsters to create such an incident.

"But it's so obvious, so it's not normal. Isn't it possible that it's just monsters or believers of the old gods who are causing trouble?"

Qiao Qiao held his chin up and thought.

"Those guys may have done it, but without the help of people inside the temple, ordinary monsters and believers of the old gods cannot do these things."

Kitashirakawa Rika is slightly melancholy.

She probably didn't want to doubt her own people.

"Moreover, there is no precedent for such a thing."

"When the Fujinami family was the hereditary chief priest, there was an incident where people within the Fujinami family colluded with monsters to persecute their legitimate daughters. It was that incident that caused the Fujinami family to lose the position of chief priest."

For the sake of inheritance, you even use monsters to deal with your own people?

Qiao Qiao couldn't figure it out.

"But, Kitashirakawa Miko, you seem to know a lot about these things, right?"

He thought that compared to his knowledge of the outside world, Kitashirakawa Rika really knew the internal affairs of the shrine very well.

And when it comes to these things, it gets really serious.

Is this considered a contrasting cuteness?

"This is because as the officiating miko, you need to learn these histories."

Kitashirakawa Rika said as if she was a little embarrassed and turned away.

"Right."

Qiao Qiao didn't ask any more questions.

There is a proverb in China that every family has its own scriptures that are difficult to recite, but he understands.

He thought of Kuroda Makoto who was still waiting outside, so he said a few more words to Kitashirakawa Rika and stood up to leave.

"Awaited."

Qiao Qiao said to Kuroda Makoto, who was holding a red oil-paper umbrella.

"No."

Kuroda Makoto is much weaker than her sister, especially after what happened during the day, she is like a frightened little animal at this moment.

"By the way, have you sisters been taking care of the officiant before?"

Qiao Qiao asked casually.

"Well, since the chief priest entered the Huangji Palace, he has been taken care of by my sister. I only came here last year."

She is easier to talk to than Kuroda Junya.

"If Kashiwagi Ayako was killed by someone inside the shrine, who do you think it would be?"

Click——

Makoto Kuroda's red-button straw sandals stepped on the snow and suddenly stopped.

"I have no idea."

After a moment, she replied.

"But I know that Tanizaki Koji and Kashiwagi Ayako haven't actually been dating for long, and their relationship is not that deep. Moreover, before that, Kashiwagi Ayako was dating Tanizaki Koji's good friend Kyotaro Ikeda."

Kuroda Makoto said quietly, and then took steps again.

"?"

Qiao Qiao sounded a little dazed.

To be honest, he is good at removing spirits.

When you find something weird, play RPG. If it doesn't work, play again. That's it.

This kind of interpersonal communication problem cannot be solved all over again. It is really difficult.

"Kyotaro Ikeda is already an official priest, and he seems to have a bad relationship with Koji Tanizaki."

Qiao Qiao's ears suddenly heard Kitashirakawa Rika's voice.

Kitashirakawa Miko?

Qiao Qiao thought in his mind.

no respond.

"Kita Shirakawa Miko?"

He said softly, and Kitashirakawa Rika responded.

"Yes, this guard can communicate with me at any time. If you have any questions, you can ask me for advice."

Kitashirakawa Rika said, and suddenly sighed.

"It turns out that the outside world is like this."

Her voice was filled with excitement.

Qiao Qiao also gained a little more energy.