Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, a look of surprise appeared on Yuki Tsukumo's face:
"How did you know that the bodies of those people gradually changed afterward? Could it be that you really committed the crime?"
"It's just a guess. To use a steel wool ball to scrub off the skin of the face for no reason, and to sprinkle salt on the corpse's face, this is most likely related to some kind of religious belief, or a ritual."
Speaking of this, Zenin Kiyoshi let out a slight breath. He looked at Yuki Tsukumo, who still had a smile on her face, and knew in his heart that she didn't really suspect him.
The reason she kept emphasizing his suspicion was nothing more than to scare him with this method.
Yuki Tsukumo probably wanted to use him as a pawn to get Toji to assist in her [Zero Cursed Energy] research.
After quickly analyzing Yuki Tsukumo's behavior in his mind, the last trace of worry in Zenin Kiyoshi's heart also dissipated.
"Regarding the information on this case, if possible, could I take a look?"
To Zenin Kiyoshi's request, Yuki Tsukumo naturally chose to refuse.
She herself knew that Zenin Kiyoshi was not the murderer. The reason she asked was just to see if she could control Toji by scaring Kiyoshi.
Now that Kiyoshi was not scared by her, there was no need to show him the case file.
After all, according to the information, Zenin Kiyoshi was one of the highest-level suspects. If the murderer was not found in the end, it was very likely that Kiyoshi would be handed over to take the blame.
As for whether this would offend the Zenin clan?
The higher-ups had long since figured out Zenin Kiyoshi's background. He was just a collateral branch with foreign blood that couldn't be more collateral. If he died, he died. No one would care.
Of course, Yuki Tsukumo didn't think she was that inhumane. For her, as long as Zenin Kiyoshi was innocent, she would absolutely not send him to prison as a scapegoat.
"Sorry, this kind of thing is top secret. If I show it to you without authorization, I will also be responsible. But if you have any questions, you can ask me."
Zenin Kiyoshi thought for a moment and then said:
"Was there any cursed energy residue found at the scene?"
"It was found, but the cursed energy residue is very chaotic and cannot be accurately identified."
Zenin Kiyoshi frowned: "The cursed energy residue can't even be clearly identified? May I ask if Senior Yuki personally went to the scene to investigate?"
Zenin Kiyoshi's words made Yuki Tsukumo smile slyly. She suddenly lowered her voice, leaned forward, and a fragrance came, carrying a hint of water vapor.
"The most basic ability of a Special Grade Sorcerer is to have a perception of cursed energy that is several times stronger than that of an ordinary sorcerer. So do you think that the cursed energy residue cannot be identified, or is it better not to identify it?"
This answer from Yuki Tsukumo was actually within Zenin Kiyoshi's expectations.
Even if the cursed energy residue dissipated quickly, it had only been a little over a day. It was impossible to affect Yuki Tsukumo's identification.
Then, the statement in the intelligence that "the cursed energy residue cannot be identified" was extremely worthy of deep thought.
Was it that it couldn't be identified, or that it shouldn't be identified?
Zenin Kiyoshi raised his head and looked at Yuki Tsukumo. His eyes were exceptionally rational and calm at this moment. He said to her softly:
"Whoever benefits the most from this disaster has the greatest suspicion."
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Yuki Tsukumo nodded slightly, did not give an answer, but just drank the hot tea that Miss Kuroi handed her.
Zenin Kiyoshi looked at Yuki Tsukumo, sighed slightly, then stood up. A powerful cursed energy covered down from his body, almost instantly covering the entire house.
The air seemed to become viscous at this moment. The total amount of cursed energy on Zenin Kiyoshi's body had reached the top level among Grade 1 sorcerers at this moment.
Feeling the cursed energy on Zenin Kiyoshi's body, the expression on Yuki Tsukumo's face became excited.
She pushed her hair back, and there was a hint of brilliance in her eyes as she looked at him.
"It seems you've made up your mind."
"The murder cases near Beika Town, even if I didn't do them, the real target behind them is most likely me. I will feel a little uneasy sleeping and eating if a person who is so bent on killing me is still alive in the world.
So, Senior Yuki, what do you want as a reward for helping me solve this matter?"
Zenin Kiyoshi's words were filled with a hint of helplessness. He knew what Yuki Tsukumo was waiting for just now.
She was waiting for him to lose his patience, waiting for him to take the initiative to seek cooperation. In this way, the right to set the price would be in Yuki Tsukumo's hands, and she would occupy the dominant position in this cooperation.
However, this was not a fair conversation from the beginning. From the moment Zenin Kiyoshi was listed as a suspect, he was already at an absolute disadvantage.
And this disadvantage was something that Zenin Kiyoshi had to eliminate. He needed to obtain a reasonable and legal identity from Jujutsu High.
At least before he had the strength to flip the table, he needed a relatively positive image.
The acquisition of affection was very dependent on one's own identity. Zenin Kiyoshi had a deep understanding of this.
Assuming he was really sent to prison as a scapegoat in the end, then whether it was his future development or his plans over the years, they would all come to a standstill.
And obviously, Zenin Kiyoshi could not let this happen.
He actually already had some guesses in his heart. The person who currently had a grudge against him and wanted to get rid of him was most likely that Zenin Ogi, whom he had only met once before.
From the location of the murder, the identity of the deceased, and the cursed energy residue that Yuki Tsukumo was unwilling to talk about, Zenin Kiyoshi could almost easily lock the target on Zenin Ogi.
And Yuki Tsukumo at this moment looked at Zenin Kiyoshi, a warm smile on her face:
"I don't actually have any excessive requests. I just need you and Zenin Toji to help me investigate another case in my hands."
Zenin Kiyoshi nodded slightly, and at the same time was a little curious:
"Senior Yuki still has other cases that haven't been handled?"
"Yes, Special Grade Sorcerers are actually very busy. Usually, Jujutsu High will accumulate a lot of difficult tasks, and when I come back, they will all be thrown at me.
The murder case in Beika Town involves some people, so I also need to handle it. As for the case I want you to help with, it's about a relatively troublesome Special Grade Cursed Spirit."
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