Chapter 2524: Chapter 1689: Abnormal Situation (Yan Yun’s Plot Is Pretty Good)

As a yang jiao, Banai is equally proficient in socializing and eating, so during club time after school, she eagerly came to report.

"I asked Honda’s classmates, and they all said Honda used to be a very gentle child, but recently she’s occasionally shown an extremely angry side. Some of them have been classmates with her since elementary school, and they’ve never seen Honda like that."

While eating sweets, Banai excitedly reported. This was part of the trio’s post-school club relaxation, with Duanmu Huai bringing the food, Chitanda making the tea, and Banai eating... Well, each had their role.

"Do they know about the haunted house Honda mentioned?"

As Chitanda poured tea for Banai, she curiously inquired.

"Yes, it was actually them who suggested Honda come to us. After Honda moved, several of her friends visited her home. They also said that while the house looks beautiful, there’s something unsettling about it the longer you stay."

Banai devoured a sweet bean bun, her eyes shining as she continued.

"They also secretly told me something, Honda seems to be sleepwalking at night!"

"Sleepwalking?"

"Yes, when Honda first moved, she invited several friends over for a girls’ night, and they stayed over. One of them woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. On her way back, she saw Honda crying in the corner of the hallway. She thought something was wrong and wanted to comfort her, but then..."

"But what happened?"

By now, Chitanda was completely absorbed in Banai’s story.

"Honda seemed oblivious to her calls, finished crying, returned to her room, and sat at her desk with her head down. Frightened, the classmate roused the others, and they watched Honda sit there, sometimes crying, sometimes laughing, very eerie. Later, Honda went back to sleep, and after some discussion, they woke her up, realizing Honda had no recollection of the events that transpired..."

"That is indeed quite strange."

Duanmu Huai played with the tea cup in his hand, seemingly indifferent.

"Didn’t they tell Honda?"

"They didn’t dare tell her, but they’ve decided never to go to her house again."

Banai answered Chitanda’s inquiry, turning her gaze to Duanmu Huai.

"I found Honda again earlier, asked for her home address, and I’ve already sent it to Xiao Ai."

"Yes, I’ve sent someone to investigate. It should be soon... Ah, Mikuni works pretty fast."

Seeing the notification on his phone, Duanmu Huai raised an eyebrow.

As a consultant for the special department, Duanmu Huai naturally needed an assistant to convey departmental messages, just like officials have secretaries to handle things.

And Duanmu Huai chose Mikazuki Mika as his secretary, as she’s his fan and her work is diligent and earnest. Besides, her skills as a Curse Master aren’t particularly strong, so she’s no use on the front line.

Better to stay in logistics obediently.

Mikazuki Mika was quite pleased to be Duanmu Huai’s secretary; after all, Duanmu Huai has few concerns, so besides communicating meeting "spirits," there’s not much for her to do. Plus, it’s a secure iron rice bowl, and she can rightfully have private interactions with her idol... there’s no better job in the world than this!

So, Mika was quite dedicated to Duanmu Huai’s directives. After Duanmu Huai obtained the address from Banai, he sent it to Mika, asking her to go to the Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the incidents there because deaths surely must have been recorded by the police.

Mika was very efficient, quickly gathering this information and sending it to Duanmu Huai.

"The data is in, let’s take a look... Well, this is something, alright."

"What happened, what did you find?"

By now, Banai was biting into a sweet, curiously watching Duanmu Huai, while Chitanda discreetly covered her ears.

"Alright, listen up, after this house was built, twelve people have died inside, and most were families of three."

While flipping through the file, Duanmu Huai spoke.

"The first case involved the house’s original owners. The reasons were quite simple: the wife had cheated, and there seemed to be a sour relationship between father and daughter. According to the record, neighbors heard a loud argument from their house. From the traces at the scene, it appears the husband drank and argued with his wife, then killed her in a rage, witnessed by their daughter, whom he subsequently also killed. After sobering up, he chose to hang himself with a red necktie."

"Ugh..."

Listening to Duanmu Huai’s description, Banai’s face turned pale, while Chiyoda shivered in fear.

"Then came the second owners. The real estate company had disclosed it was a haunted house, but the family was unconcerned due to the low price, buying it. About a year later, their bodies were found. Upon investigation, it seemed like another murder-suicide, with the husband killing his wife and daughter, then himself."