Paine's game

"Many people have never encountered ghosts or evil spirits in their lives. Most of the people in haunted houses are earth-bound spirits with limited range of activities. The so-called evil spirit possession is no different from winning the lottery jackpot.

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Shinozuka Kaoru said: "Don't jump to conclusions casually. Inoue-san may have come into contact with some kind of accidental object and was affected by resentment. If it was really possessed by an evil spirit, you would have been targeted long ago."

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Pan had a wry smile on his face, because the real Shinichi Kobayashi was indeed finished, but he couldn't tell Shinozuka Kaoru directly about it.

"And didn't you say you wanted to investigate the old school building before? Now do you have time to care about your childhood sweetheart?"

Shinozuka Kaoru said with a hint of joking.

"Okay, let's put the matter about Sayuri first. We don't have much time left, so let's find out about the old school building first. I couldn't find Echizen Nanjiro in the school before.

Teachers and students also don’t know much about the old school building.”

"Then why don't you ask shopkeepers or elderly people around the school?"

Shinozuka Kaoru's words reminded Paine.

"Old man? Thank you for your reminder. Then let's ask each other separately!"

"I don't want to accompany you crazy! You can find the answer yourself!"

I don’t know what happened to Shinozuka Kaoru, but he suddenly refused to cooperate with Paine in finding the truth, but this was irrelevant. Because Paine had already thought of a good candidate who could find out the news.

"Why are you back again? There should be no quality issues with the items sold to you, right? Our store's rule is that you will not be returned after leaving the store!"

The old store manager looked at Paine who was hurrying back, his face full of vigilance.

"No, I just want to ask the store manager some questions."

"What's the problem?"

"Store manager, how long has this convenience store been owned?"

"Huh? Why are you asking this? It was purchased about 7 years ago."

"You said before that the previous shopkeeper had been operating here for more than thirty years. He also told you some very scary and weird stories and taught you how to use salt grains to drive away evil spirits. Where is that shopkeeper now?

You know? I have something to ask him."

Paine said.

"Excuse me? Taro gave me this store because he was seriously ill. He died of illness not long after he gave me the store."

The old store manager suddenly slapped his fist with a fist, showing a clear look.

"I understand, young man, have you encountered something strange recently and want to find someone who can learn how to ward off evil spirits and pray for blessings? That doesn't matter. Taro is gone, and I am still here. I just need this to be in place..."

The old store manager made a gesture asking for money.

Paine shook his head helplessly.

"Store manager, of course there is no problem with the remuneration, but I don't want to inquire about this matter. I want to know about the old school building of Dehong High School 17 years ago..."

"This, I know!"

The old store manager's face was filled with joy, "Didn't I tell you that Taro told me many scary and weird stories, and the story about the old Dehong High School building is the most exciting one."

Paine shot two big bills directly.

"Please tell me everything you know!"

Inspired by the money, the old store manager jumped up as if he had been given a shot of blood.

"Of course no problem, which part do you want to know?"

"Of course that's all!"