"Likely to attract the hostility of ghouls?"
Simon jumped in alarm.
Beside him, Nietzsche couldn't help covering his mouth with both hands.
"Don't make such a fuss. Most Extraordinary items come with some side effects... The side effects of Spirit Awakening Water, for instance, are about as mild as they get..."
Fang Yuan gazed at Nietzsche with a beaming smile. "So? Want another bottle and see how your luck holds?"
"No! I don't want one!"
Nietzsche fled the shop as if escaping for his life. He ran all the way to the end of the street and caught sight of the female Inspector's back. "Please wait!"
"What is it?"
Vivian turned around and gave Nietzsche a thorough once-over with a scrutinizing gaze.
"My name is Nietzsche. I was standing nearby in the shop just now, and I wanted to ask... How did that Capone die? Was he attacked by a ghoul?"
"A ghoul?" Vivian sneered. "Kid! Don't believe those rumors. Capone's wounds did look like they'd been inflicted by some kind of beast, but I'm more inclined to think it was a lion or tiger—or even a pack of stray dogs!"
Then a vexed expression appeared on her face. "God of Black Iron, I've violated that damn confidentiality code again... Kid! You have to promise me you won't let this get out!"
It really was true!
Nietzsche took a step back. Fang Yuan's explanation of the ghoul talisman kept echoing in his mind. If your will isn't strong, the ghoul talisman will attract the hostility of ghouls... Hostility! That's it!
He drew a deep breath. "There are ghouls roaming Kimbert City!"
Bang!
The car door slamming shut was his answer.
Clearly, the female Inspector didn't believe a word the kid said.
Nietzsche returned to the shop, crestfallen, and stared at