Gensokyo Detective, but surrounded by Shura Field

“So, Rinnosuke used tape to stick the gem 'underneath the table,' and through the act of moving the table, he brought the gem in and out.”

“After all, Sakuya wouldn't check a table she bought herself...”

【Objection!】

Rinnosuke interrupted, his face slightly pale:

“Nonsense! You're slandering me! Statements without evidence don't count!”

“You want evidence?”

Chubai shook his finger:

“Coincidentally, I actually have evidence.”

“The evidence is this—'a hexagonal mark under the table'!”

“What?!”

As if struck by a critical hit.

Rinnosuke staggered backward and slumped into his chair.

Chubai handed the evidence photo to Sakuya:

“The gems on the mansion's pillars are roughly the same shape.”

“Just compare the marks under the table, and you can tell if it's a gem from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, right?”

“And the gem actually appeared under the table... it completely matches my earlier deduction.”

Sakuya glanced at Rinnosuke.

He looked exhausted, as if he had given up struggling.

There's no need to compare; this guy is clearly the 'gem-stealing culprit'.

“Please wait a moment.”

Sakuya spoke up to remind him:

“Although we didn't pay much attention to this gem, and didn't even release any information about it...”

“However, finding the culprit of the gem theft case is a pleasant surprise.”

“But the main purpose this time is to find the culprit of the 'book theft case.' You seem to be digressing a bit?”

“Don't worry, I'm not digressing.”

Chubai smiled confidently again:

“Rinnosuke's 'motive' is to make money, and the 'method' of stealing the gem has already been revealed.”

“So, he couldn't possibly have the energy or interest to steal a few unsellable magic books.”

“And the remaining two movers, as ordinary villagers, have difficulty even getting in contact with them.”

“So, the culprit who stole the magic books... 'doesn't exist'!”

Sherlock Holmes once said that after eliminating all impossibilities, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.

Since all three suspects couldn't have committed the crime, it's better to change the way of thinking.

For example, these magic books were not stolen at all!

“But if they weren't stolen, why can't I find them?”

Koakuma asked:

“I've searched all the bookshelves and corners, but I haven't found any clues about the magic books.”

“Regarding this... I'd like to ask a question first.”

Chubai pointed to the table in front of him:

“Why was the Great Library's table suddenly replaced?”

Koakuma immediately replied:

“Because the old table had been used for a long time and was severely worn, and even the table legs were corroded.”

“So, I ordered a new table according to the original size.”

Chubai continued:

“What about the height of the new and old tables? Is it the same?”

Koakuma shook her head slightly:

“The new table is slightly lower because it's necessary to correct Lady Patchouli's sitting posture... eh?”

Suddenly, she was stunned, as if she had noticed something:

“Could it be...”

“That's right.”

Chubai smiled slightly:

“The new table is 'lower than before'. And for Patchouli, who is physically weak, suddenly changing to a low table, especially when she was 'sleeping soundly,' she would obviously feel very uncomfortable.”

“If she's uncomfortable, she will naturally adjust subconsciously.”

“And the scattered magic books at hand... wouldn't they be the best props?”

He took out the last piece of evidence.

That is, the clue that had always been unknown, 'Patchouli slept very soundly'.

“Many people who read books all night have a habit.”

“In a drowsy state, they will use the books at hand as pillows to sleep on.”

“In addition, Patchouli wears a loose, pajama-style robe, and a few thin books are 'covered' by her sleeves and hair. Koakuma, as a familiar, can't possibly lift her master's head to search.”

“Therefore, to sum up, the truth of the Scarlet Devil Mansion book theft case is only one...”

“Those magic books were not stolen, but are in Patchouli's arms, being used as pillows for her to fall asleep!”

Chapter 12: A Second Stroke of Luck! Lady Remilia's First Kiss!

“Ah~ yawn~”

Upper level of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Inside a somewhat dim but extremely luxurious room.

Remilia stretched greatly, her smooth little feet gently swaying along with the small wings behind her:

“Sakuya, it's not dark yet, right? Why are you waking me up so early?”

“My Lady, the matter you ordered has been completed.”

The perfect and dashing head maid, Sakuya Izayoi, was standing next to Remilia at this time:

“Chubai and his group have arrived at the Scarlet Devil Mansion and have successively solved the book theft case and the gem theft case.”

“They are now in the reception hall, and you can go see him now.”

“Okay, I understand...”

Remilia was still a little confused.

But suddenly she reacted and immediately widened her eyes:

“Eh? Wait, are you saying he's already done?”

“Yes, My Lady.”

“So fast! Are men always so fast?”

“...That depends on the specific situation, but Chubai is indeed one of the faster ones.”

Sakuya felt that this conversation was a bit strange, a bit like an adult joke.

But looking at the Lady's ignorant and cute appearance, isn't this also a kind of fun?

The loyal head maid gently wiped her nose.

Well, fortunately, there was no nosebleed this time.

“Sakuya, change my clothes, I'm going to see them!”

Remilia was obviously a little anxious. The petite body directly stood on the bed and spread her arms.

Sakuya skillfully took off her clothes and covered her delicate and perfect body with new clothes.

First the lining, then the dress, and finally the alluring tender feet like milk candy.

White socks made of high-grade fabric wrapped Remilia's little feet like an ice cream wrapper, and the slightly petite foot shape and perfect arch exuded an alluring charm.

The crystal-clear toes stepped on the black height-increasing shoes, and the slightly recessed marks made the ice cream look soft and smooth. Even if Sakuya was not a foot fetishist and had no interest in the same sex, she was still slightly dazed by the Lady's perfect tender feet.

I don't know which bastard will become Lady Remilia's bed partner in the future and enjoy this heavenly delicacy...

No, the Lady is still young, only five hundred years old, and early love is not allowed!

With her, Sakuya, here, absolutely no man will succeed!

“Sakuya?”

Remilia reminded.

“It's time to wash up.”

“Yes, My Lady.”

Sakuya quickly came back to her senses and brought over the yellow duck-shaped wash cup.

While brushing her teeth, Remilia asked Sakuya:

“Tell me about the general process of this incident... glug glug...”

“Yes.”

Sakuya immediately explained Chubai's reasoning process in concise language.

In fact, this incident was 'led by her' from beginning to end.

Because the Lady had seen Chubai when she went to the Human Village a few days ago.

At that time, she became interested in Chubai and decided to bring him to the Scarlet Devil Mansion for close observation.

But in order to maintain her majesty, she certainly couldn't take the initiative to invite him, let alone express her feelings directly.

So, it was Sakuya's turn to take action.

In fact, Sakuya knew the result of this book theft incident from the beginning.

Things that Koakuma couldn't sense, she could naturally detect at once. In fact, the magic books had always been in Patchouli's arms.

It's just that Sakuya thought this was a good opportunity to 'lead Chubai to the Scarlet Devil Mansion'.

So, she pretended not to know and released the reward news in a small area. Then, she arranged for Hakurei Reimu, who was close to Chubai, to tell him the news.

Although the greedy witch asked for a hard-earned fee of 1,000 yen, the goal was ultimately achieved.

Chubai did come to the Scarlet Devil Mansion and showed unexpected talent.

Not only did he deduce the truth of the book theft case, but he also caught the thief Rinnosuke along the way...

“He really is a very capable man.”

Sakuya gave such an evaluation.

Remilia washed her face and proudly put her hands on her hips:

“That's for sure, after all, he's the person this lady has taken a liking to.”

Washing up is complete.

Tidying up her clothes.

Standing in front of the mirror, Remilia nodded in satisfaction.