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Ten minutes later, the eting location had shifted from the main hall to the clan head's residence on the northern side.
Inside the bright and breezy traditional Japanese room, located in the southeast corner of the mansion's first floor, Bokue Keikain sat cross-legged on the tatami mat. His gaze rested thoughtfully upon a photograph placed on the low table before him.
"…So, this is the Fourth Primogenitor confird by your Lion King Organization?"
The picture was identical to the one Yukina Hiragi had shown at High God Forest the previous afternoon. It featured a lively-looking middle-school girl, her short hair tied up in a cute, bouncy ponytail.
Especially given her cheerful and youthful expression, she appeared even younger than Yura herself.
And you're telling this is the strongest vampire—the legendary being who can single-handedly annihilate entire countries?
Where's the gothic high-collared coat, the tight leather pants, red eyes, sharp fangs, and pale skin?
No matter how I look at this, she's just a normal girl!
"Yes… that's correct."
The young Sword Shaman girl from the Lion King Organization knelt politely beside him. She paused slightly, realizing her tone had sounded a bit uncertain, then quickly added:
"At least, that's exactly what my instructor told ."
Saying that only made it sound even less convincing.
She might as well have added, "And if there's been any mistake, it's entirely my instructor's fault."
"Where was this picture taken?"
Bokue asked casually.
Judging by the school uniform the girl—Nagisa Akatsuki—was wearing, and the fact she was walking along the street accompanied by classmates, determining the location of the photo would also pinpoint her current residence.
"It was taken on Itogami Island, the Demon District located approximately 330 kiloters from Tokyo."
Without missing a beat, Yukina provided an answer that was both unexpected yet completely logical.
"Nagisa Akatsuki is enrolled in class 3-C at Saikai Academy Middle School, located on Itogami Island. Her parents are frequently away from ho due to work, leaving her living alone most of the ti."
"You even managed to investigate that thoroughly?"
Bokue raised an eyebrow.
The detail of the investigation wasn't particularly surprising. After all, the Lion King Organization was an official agency, and its specialized nature granted it considerable authority and access to substantial investigative resources.
As long as the subject had any official records, the Lion King Organization could easily unearth the details.
However, it was sowhat unexpected that the supposed Fourth Primogenitor had a traceable identity in the governnt's official databases.
Perhaps, rather than referring to a single individual, the title "Fourth Primogenitor" could shift from person to person, like a spirit entity capable of reincarnating into different hosts.
"Regarding this, we're still uncertain ourselves…"
The Sword Shaman hesitated slightly, shaking her head gently.
"But according to the information we've gathered, Nagisa Akatsuki has a clearly docunted life extending back fourteen years, complete with identified biological parents. At least, we can confirm she was born human. However, exactly how and when she beca the Fourth Primogenitor… that's sothing we must uncover ourselves."
At this point, Yukina subtly glanced toward the young female Onmyōji sitting silently nearby.
Despite being roughly the sa age and both being middle-schoolers, Yukina was fully aware the girl next to her was the future clan head of the Keikain family.
Even though Bokue had shown clear interest from the mont he sat down, whether the Keikain clan would truly commit themselves to this mission would probably depend on the young heir's stance… maybe?
Yet, this certain female Onmyōji appeared entirely detached, rely sitting formally in place. Her elegant, cold face seed distracted, her slender hands softly clasped in front of her as if forming a loose circle. It was impossible to guess exactly what she was thinking.
She isn't planning to speak up at all?
Yukina wondered silently.
At that mont, Bokue continued the conversation:
"Then, what exactly is the planned approach for contacting her?"
"Ah, yes—we do have one."
Yukina responded smoothly.
"Currently, High God Forest has already arranged to transfer my school registration from Kyoto to Itogami Island. Even though it's sumr vacation right now, utilizing my student identity should allow to approach her naturally. Furthermore, the Lion King Organization has already arranged a safe house for us right next to her residence."
"You've thought this through very thoroughly," Bokue nodded appreciatively. "When do you intend to depart?"
"Ah—well, if possible, I'd prefer to leave imdiately."
The Sword Shaman replied straightforwardly.
"Now that the Fourth Primogenitor's identity has been confird, as her observer, naturally I wish to get there as quickly as possible."
"…This early?"
Perhaps slightly delayed, but upon hearing Yukina's statent, Bokue suddenly realized an alarming problem.
Could it be that this young Sword Shaman was a total workaholic?
She was exactly the kind who, once assigned a task, would charge ahead nonstop without rest, treating the whole thing like so kind of speedrun competition.
That's troubleso… Bokue had originally planned to stay ho for at least a couple more days before heading out again.
"Then why don't you go on ahead first?" Bokue suggested calmly.
"Eh?"
Yukina blinked in surprise, responding instinctively:
"Then… what about you?"
"For , the distance from Kyoto to Itogami Island is nothing."
Bokue explained simply:
"As long as my spiritual power is marked on you, I can imdiately teleport to your side once you've arrived. Sort of like… the Flying Thunder God Technique."
What exactly was a Flying Thunder God Technique?
Yukina was completely baffled; she'd never watched Naruto.
But based on his explanation, he probably ant he'd teleport straight to her side once she reached her destination, right?
"Well… in that case, I'll leave imdiately."
After a brief pause, Yukina still chose to set off imdiately. Picking up the photo and the tallic case containing Schneewalzer, she prepared to leave the room.
But just at that instant, Bokue's phone vibrated with a soft buzzing sound.
He pulled it out and saw a short text ssage from Rias:
—[Bokue, are you done over there? We're heading back to the Underworld soon~]
Attached below was a group photo, showing the girls all neatly dressed and ready to go, smiling brightly in the morning sunshine. They stood lined up at the gate to the Demon District port. Even Sona Sitri and Tsubaki Shinra were there.
Judging from the number of people, it was likely Koneko who had helped take the picture.
Hmmm…
Bokue pondered for exactly one second, then decisively rose from the table, calling out to Yukina just as she was sliding open the door to leave.
"Hold on. Never mind. We can just go together right now."
"Eh?"
Yukina froze again, ready to ask why the sudden change of plans. However, Bokue was already brushing past her, leaving only a casual statent:
"Yura, I'm heading out first then. I'll be back a bit later. I'll go call Kuroka and the others now."
"…Oh."
After about two or three seconds, the young Onmyōji girl who'd been quietly spaced-out at the table the whole ti finally replied softly, seemingly still lost in so other thoughts.
After hesitating slightly, Yukina also stood up from the tatami mats and followed along the route Bokue had taken monts before.
Since he'd already agreed, she figured it was ti for her to report back to her instructor as well.
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