The crime scene was far from their office, located in a secluded residential area.
"Chief Lin, we're here."
The man spoke with disdain.
"Not that I'm saying anything, but this area may be remote, yet its public security is top-notch."
"Your little deduction game ends tonight."
"Tch, a Jujutsu High sorcerer? Just a lunatic, that's all."
"Chief Lin, there are still several hours until the midnight you predicted."
"Nothing should happen before then, right?"
The clerk said coyly, swaying his body.
"Babe—let's go grab some coffee. Chief Lin still has to stay on duty, so we shouldn't disturb him."
"Chief Lin, this is a police pager. Let us know right away if you run into any danger."
"Have you gold-plated newcomers ever seen cursed spirits? They're terrifying."
"But don't worry. Exorcising cursed spirits is nothing more than a piece of cake for us. When the time comes, we'll protect you."
In their eyes, Lin Mu only had one more title than they did.
As for actual strength, it was still uncertain who was stronger and who was weaker.
In their understanding, Jujutsu High sorcerers were like flowers grown in a school, having never experienced any real battles.
Meanwhile, independent sorcerers like them regularly dealt with terrifying cursed spirits.
They were the ones who had clawed their way up through real combat!
"To ensure your safety, I should still remind you: most cursed spirits look like flies and are relatively small."
"Still, despite their small size, they're quite troublesome to deal with."
"If you don't have strength like ours, it'd be best to run as soon as you encounter one."
"If you run into a powerful humanoid cursed spirit, I'd advise you to flee as quickly as possible."
"After all, those are powerful existences that require the two of us working