While Luo Zhen and Kyoko were conducting an astronomical search for Natsume and Suzuka, a sedan was driving along a street some distance from the hotel where the two of them were staying.
There were three people in the sedan—one man and two women.
The two women were chatting happily with each other, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
The only man was sitting in the driver's seat, responsible for driving, and looking troubled.
"Seriously, they let a precious Special Spiritual Officer act alone without assigning her a dedicated guard? Has the Onmyo Agency really been pushed this far?"
The person venting his dissatisfaction was none other than the Onmyo Agency's Special Spiritual Officer—Miyoshi Jūgo.
Miyoshi Jūgo drove while discreetly sweeping his gaze across his surroundings.
Clearly, Miyoshi Jūgo was using his Spiritual Perception Talent to search for the whereabouts of the Curse Arts Criminal.
Miyoshi Jūgo was not the only one. The two women in the back appeared to be chatting animatedly, but they, too, occasionally glanced around, clearly "seeing" something.
The three of them rode together in the sedan, traveling along the road. They looked as if they were out for a drive, and the scene was exceptionally harmonious.
Unfortunately, that harmony was shattered one second later.
"This is..."
Miyoshi Jūgo suddenly froze. He instinctively stepped on the brake, bringing the car to a sudden stop.
"Eek!"
The two women in the back immediately screamed, apparently badly frightened.
"What are you doing, Mr. Miyoshi?"
The speaker was a woman whose age was impossible to discern from her appearance. She seemed to be in her late twenties, but the cute white blouse and skirt she wore were decorated with a large number of ruffles. A flower-shaped hair ornament adorned her curly hair, making her appear exceptionally young.
"You nearly