Gensokyo Detective, but surrounded by Shura Field

#140 - Section 140

“Someone as detached from fame and fortune as I am wouldn't casually accept any challenge.”

Saying this, he looked at Koishi:

“Besides, why would you suddenly want to challenge me?”

“Because challenging you has many benefits.”

Koishi held up her fingers, counting in a serious manner:

“First, the Underground Palace will gain the honor of defeating 'Chu Bai, the Evil God who plagues humans.'

“Although the victory is in the field of detective work, it still counts as a way to become famous. Perhaps the reputation of our Underground Palace will improve as a result.”

Chu Bai immediately couldn't hold back:

“Wait a minute! What is this strange title?!”

“I know my reputation isn't good, but it's not to the point of being directly called an 'Evil God,' right?!”

Koishi said leisurely:

“I don't find it strange at all, considering you were going to sacrifice the entire village.”

“At the time, I almost thought the Underground Palace was going to get a big deal. One of my pets was even excitedly preparing to go to the village to pick up goods.”

Chu Bai was slightly embarrassed.

Then Koishi continued:

“As for another reason, it's competition between colleagues.”

“As the detective generally acknowledged in Gensokyo, almost all difficult problems are solved by me.”

“But now you also call yourself a detective and want to steal my business, so of course I'll come up and stop you.”

Chu Bai finally understood:

“So, I'm stealing your business, right?”

“That's right.”

Komeiji Koishi nodded slightly:

“So I plan to establish a detective agency in the village, also under the name of the Underground Palace.”

“Then, I will challenge you.”

“Detectives will definitely charge fees for solving cases, so let's use the 'amount of commission received' as the amount of competition between our two detective agencies.”

“The time limit is the Summer Night Festival one month from now.”

“When the Summer Night Festival arrives, whoever receives the most commission wins.”

“And the loser will have to unconditionally fulfill one request from the winner.”

Koishi said, looking up directly at Chu Bai:

“Mr. Chu Bai, how about a duel between detectives?”

Her intention wasn't actually complicated.

She purely wanted to get to know Chu Bai, this newcomer, and to compete with him in detective abilities.

If she could also earn some reputation for the Underground Palace along the way, that would be great.

As for the final request from the winner, she had already thought about it. That was to have Chu Bai use his reputation to advertise the Underground Palace's hot springs and tourism.

It could be considered killing three birds with one stone to some extent.

As for Chu Bai, he originally wanted to refuse directly.

But when he heard "any request," he immediately felt a little tempted.

The Underground Palace has a large family and a big business, so they must be very rich, right?

If he wins, he can directly demand a large sum of money, or even directly demand shares of the other party's industry…

That would be a huge profit!

Moreover, to be honest, Chu Bai is also very interested in the competition between detectives.

This is the first time he has encountered a colleague in Gensokyo.

So, without much hesitation, Chu Bai nodded directly:

“I accept this challenge.”

“But let me say this first, Miss Komeiji Koishi.”

“My shop is quite popular, so you should be prepared to lose the duel.”

Alice's eyes twitched slightly.

The shop has been open for several days, and there hasn't been a single customer. Can that be called popular?

Koishi said quite calmly:

“Don't worry, our Underground Palace also has a good reputation, and I am also very popular with everyone.”

“When my detective agency opens, business will definitely be booming. You're the one who should be preparing to admit defeat.”

Alice's eyes twitched again immediately.

The Underground Palace is lively? Komeiji Koishi is popular?

What kind of joke is this?

Looking at these two famous detectives facing each other, as if each was confident.

Alice helplessly supported her forehead.

Well, as long as they're happy…

Moreover, this opportunity can also slightly divert Chu Bai's energy, so that he pays more attention to the detective agency's business.

Otherwise, it's so intense every night… she can't handle it anymore…

Chapter 136: Is Alice Breaking Down? Chu Bai's Intense Emotions!

He accepted the duel somewhat inexplicably.

It was like being stopped by a strange NPC on the way to doing a main quest, and inexplicably accepting a side quest.

But Chu Bai didn't care. Anyway, there's nothing urgent lately, and experiencing daily life is also a different kind of fun.

“Don't worry, Alice.”

Chu Bai was full of fighting spirit:

“I will definitely win!”

“Ah… don't use so much force suddenly…”

Alice gently hit him.

Chu Bai then realized it and quickly laughed awkwardly:

“Sorry, sorry, I forgot about the current position…”

“Really, I told you not to do it during the day… um…”

After the two were alone, Chu Bai and Alice chatted for a while.

As a result, they ended up chatting in bed.

Even as a magician, the girl was gradually running out of energy.

…………(Anti-Harmonization Patch)…………

…I always feel like she has unlocked someone's restraints, completely releasing Chu Bai's emotions.

…Should I find someone else to help share the burden?

Thinking wildly, Alice once again …………(Anti-Harmonization Patch)…………

……

A moment later.

Chu Bai set off with a radiant face.

As mentioned before, before opening the shop, he wanted to ask some people for advice.

After all, his several business ventures after coming to Gensokyo have all failed, so he definitely needs to learn from others.

Fortunately, the Underground Palace's detective agency hasn't opened yet, so he can seize this time to rectify his business.

And the first person he visited was Rinnosuke Morichika, the shopkeeper of Kourindou, a great merchant in Gensokyo known as a shrewd businessman.

“…So why is there a homeless person here?”

Looking at the white-haired young man squatting at the entrance of Kourindou, rummaging through the trash can with a bitter face, Chu Bai subconsciously spoke.

The beggar lifted his disheveled white hair, and his somewhat dirty glasses reflected light slightly:

“Hey, can't you even recognize me?”

Chu Bai stared carefully for a long time:

“I don't recognize you. After all, I'm a high-end person, so I shouldn't have had any contact with homeless people.”

“But your face looks very familiar, I always feel like I've seen you somewhere…”

“Because I am Rinnosuke! Your good brother Rinnosuke Morichika!!”

Rinnosuke roared in grief and indignation.

His embarrassed appearance directly shocked Chu Bai:

“Ah? Dude, how did you go from being a shrewd businessman to a beggar?”

“Of course it's because of those two robbers and thieves!”

Rinnosuke said sadly, tears streaming from behind his glasses:

“I don't know what stimulated Reimu and Marisa, but they've obviously been in a strange mood these past two days.”

“So, as if to vent, the two of them patronize my shop every now and then, and the frequency of looting has increased by a full three times compared to last month!”

“Business has already been bad lately, and I've been reduced to doing part-time jobs. After being looted so many times in a row, my family has completely run out of food, and I'm currently rummaging through the trash can for vegetable leaves to eat!”

Chu Bai looked at Rinnosuke, who was crying bitterly, with cold sweat.

Especially when he heard that Reimu and Marisa seemed to be stimulated by something, he immediately shifted his gaze guiltily:

“Well, I won't bother you rummaging through the trash, I'll leave first…”

“Wait, you're not just here to gloat, are you?”

Rinnosuke vented a little and calmed down, regaining his usual arrogant half-youkai demeanor:

“Just say what you want, anyway, I've finished rummaging through my trash can.”

“That… I do have something I want to ask you.”

Chu Bai, who was originally feeling guilty and wanted to slip away, saw that Rinnosuke hadn't noticed anything.

So he stayed with peace of mind:

“Actually, I wanted to ask you for advice on opening a shop…”

……

After telling Rinnosuke about the current situation of the detective agency.