"Hmm, isn't this the Supernatural Research Club? Can't something like this be considered a club activity?"
There was a hint of discomfort in Hiratsuka Shizuka's voice at this moment. After all, the other side most likely would not pay any reward, so she was still trying to find a way to get through this for free.
Shiro shook his head after hearing that.
"These are two different things. This place is for research, while her situation requires exorcising evil spirits. This isn't some Exorcism Club or anything like that."
"So the nature of the matter is completely different. These are two entirely different things."
"It was fine when I didn't know about it, but now that I do, you're still trying to make me work for free."
"Do I not have any dignity at all?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka felt somewhat helpless after hearing that. This guy truly did not show even the slightest bit of leniency when it came to doing things. What was wrong with being a little flexible? Weren't they all supernatural phenomena?
"Well, actually, I don't think the difference is that great, right? I'm researching supernatural phenomena."
"It's just that this time I need to get personally involved. How about being a little more flexible? If not, then what about the reward? Name your price, and I'll see if I can afford it."
In the end, Hiratsuka Shizuka gritted her teeth and decided to pay out of her own pocket. After all, the other side most likely would not pay, and that child could not afford it either.
Shiro felt that if he didn't know the situation, he would definitely be curious and try to earn something from it, but now that he knew the situation, his thoughts were different.
Of course, because of the special circumstances, he still had to pretend he knew nothing.
"No, I'm just curious about her situation. I heard she's considered a young lady, isn't she?"
"After all, that temperament doesn't seem like it comes from an ordinary family."
"But now you have to pay the reward. What exactly is going on here? You'd better explain everything clearly."
Hiratsuka Shizuka originally felt that it wasn't good to reveal someone else's situation and wanted to gloss over it vaguely.
But at that moment, Shiro slowly spoke.
"Don't play games by hiding things. You should know that if I want to investigate, it'll be very easy for me, and you won't be able to hide anything. Tell me the truth."
As soon as Shiro said that, the other party immediately gave up resisting, like three salted fish that had lost their dreams. Originally, she had wanted to conceal things and fool him, but now it seemed impossible. The main reason was that this guy was not someone who could be easily deceived.
Besides, it was obvious that he was interested in the matter, so it was better for her to tell him herself than for him to investigate on his own.
Hiratsuka Shizuka began revealing the details, telling him about the other party's background and family situation. After listening, Shiro felt that it really was as he thought, and the situation was now even worse.
Originally, they had planned to support her until she became an adult and then wash their hands of everything, but now they were thinking about abandoning her even earlier. They even wanted to leave her to fend for herself, labeling her as someone who brought misfortune.
After hearing that, Shiro could not help but sigh.
"I didn't expect it to be this pitiful."
Hiratsuka Shizuka thought that this guy sympathized with her or had finally shown a bit of conscience. However, Shiro's next words made her clench her fists. Expecting this guy to have a conscience really was like expecting the sun to rise in the west.
"But what does that have to do with me? There are many pitiful people in the world. Do you expect me to save every one of them? Do you really think I run some kind of aid center? I'm telling you, things are what they are, and nobody gets special treatment."
"Of course, I can help them."
"But I set the conditions. You can call them and ask whether they agree. If they aren't willing to pay, then they can offer themselves instead. According to what you said, they've already been almost completely abandoned, haven't they?"
"After all, according to what you said, they only need to fulfill their obligations. You also told me earlier that her birthday is in two days, and after she becomes an adult they will no longer be responsible for her."
"So, hand that person over to me."
At this moment, Shiro directly revealed his intentions, making it clear that he would very gladly accept an angel.
Hiratsuka Shizuka was completely stunned when she heard that.
No, wait a minute, did you just hear what you said?
You're directly asking for a person.
Are you sure you're not joking with me?
Do you think I'm a pimp?
At that moment, the sense of justice of a certain violent teacher made her reject it without any hesitation.
"I'm telling you, brat, give up on that idea. How could I possibly agree to something like that!"
Shiro looked at her rejecting expression, which even seemed to say, "I want to kill you," but he was not intimidated by her attitude in the slightest.
Instead, he tilted his head and looked at her with a curious expression.
"Then what do you think should be done?"
"Do you think it's really okay to just let things continue like this? After all, if that thing keeps growing, it will continuously absorb her life force, vitality, and the like. If it isn't dealt with in time, then even if her parents don't abandon her, that person will eventually be directly drained to death."
"Unless you can find someone else to help. Otherwise, you can only come to me. More precisely, you know that I can save her, but you choose to refuse, which is the same as letting her die."
At this moment, Shiro was using moral pressure because he knew her personality very well. Such things were extremely effective against her.
And indeed, as soon as he said that, she immediately fell into an internal struggle, as if thinking about whether this guy was bluffing.
"Of course, you can think I'm bluffing. I don't care."
"But I suggest that you at least ask someone else whether this is true or find someone else to help. From what I heard, she's already been on leave for more than seven days, right?"
"I occasionally heard the gossip, but I didn't realize the reason was something like this. Do you really think it's a good idea to keep dragging this out?"
"You're lucky you came to ask me today. Otherwise, according to what you described, her family just wants to lock her up and ignore her. I have to admit that's pretty cruel, but it also indirectly proves one thing: if you don't come to me, then she's dead."
"Because if I'm not mistaken, her mother plans to leave her to fend for herself after her birthday, when she becomes an adult, right?"
"After all, as you said, she's an unwanted child."
"Besides, I have a feeling that in a situation like this, they could find someone to help if they were truly willing to seek help. But instead, they send you, a cousin, to come here and ask."
"That alone already explains the problem well enough."
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