For many reasons, including geography and cultural inclinations, tales of the uncanny were something that periodically swept through the Island Nation's society.
From the eight million gods and demons of ancient times to the more recent Hundred Ghost Stories and legends of youkai.
Although the development of communication devices had gradually broken down information barriers, lowering the barriers to identity and participation had actually allowed these stories to spread farther than before.
So much so that in modern times, urban legends such as Hachishaku-sama and the Slit-Mouthed Woman had even begun spreading around the world.
And recently, this was the rumor making the rounds in Misaki Town.
-A blonde vampire was roaming the city.
Although no one knew where the rumor had first originated, spreading something like this in a scientific age of smartphones inevitably left listeners somewhat skeptical.
Ultimately, while Western legends of evil spirits like Miss Mary did exist, a supernatural creature appearing in reality was simply too out of place in an ordinary area like Misaki Town.
However, since the rumor's original purpose was to warn people not to go out alone at night, it found a surprisingly receptive audience among girls and became a hot topic for a time.
And as this rumor spread, all sorts of utterly convincing eyewitness accounts even began appearing.
By now, even the vampire's appearance had taken concrete form.
An extraordinarily beautiful vampire with dazzling, lovely blonde hair, but eyes that sent chills through people.
At this rate, someone would soon produce photographs of uncertain authenticity to fan the flames.
"Even so... there aren't any photos at all!"
Roland tossed the documents in his hand onto the desk, unable to resist complaining.
"She clearly wasn't trying to hide anything before, so why did the trail suddenly go cold here?!"
"Perhaps it