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Chapter 1: Act 5: Scene 5


 * Rumors of another member of the Miroku family spread through town quickly. Most of the conversations of Mei and Rin's death were sympathetic to the remaining Mirokus, but some among them saying it was a grudge against the business.


 * There many ranking constables and officers around Enbizaka, desperately searching for even a small clue. Not that anyone was saying they were incompetant aloud, but the narrator suggests the magistrate's office may be getting involved since they haven't found the arsonist from four years ago either.


 * Constable Uibee visited Perrie at the Freezis trade house.


 * Perrie: "Constable-san, it's just awful! I'll tell you anything you want to know!"


 * Uibee: "Good...... Perrie-dono. Miku was killed the other day and Mei before that. I've been told they had visited your trading house the day before they were attacked; is that true?"


 * Perrie: "Yes! Both of them talked business with me! I'm always buying Miroku-san's Jakoku cloth products!"


 * Uibee: "Was there any trouble during these negotiations?"


 * Perrie: "Absolutely not!"


 * Uibee: "...... Really?"


 * Perrie: "Oh--Constable-san, is it possible you suspect me?"


 * Uibee: "Oh no, not at all...... but, you merchants are strong-willed. Some among them would say "money's more important than a life" without hesitation--"


 * While still smiling, Uibee continued glaring at Perrie.


 * Perrie also showed a face not hiding her displeasure.


 * Perrie: "I invested a lot of money to rebuild Enbizaka. You're saying I would murder someone for personal gain?"


 * Uibee: "The people of Enbizaka are grateful for that. Of course, so am I. But, this and that are different stories. If you're saying those two left this trade house without any problems, you'll need someone who can prove--"


 * At that moment, a man walked into the doorway.


 * Anan: "In that case, can't I be a witness, Uibee?"


 * Uibee: "Oh, what a surprise...... Anan-dono."


 * Anan was Izasa Magistrate Octo Gato's grandson--basically, a relative of Uibee's superior. The narrator supposes that's why he drops the rude attitude and starts acting so polite with him.


 * Uibee: "Being a witness...... you're saying you were here at the time, Anan-dono?"


 * Anan: "Yes. I witnessed Perrie-sama and the Mirokus' neogtiations. Both of them. The conversations with both women went well and without problem."


 * Uibee: "Is that so? If that's what you say, Anan-dono--"


 * Perrie: "Has that proven my innocence?"


 * Uibee: "Yes, something like that. Well, it's fine. We want to atch the culprit as soon as possible. If you remember anything, contact the magistrate's office immediately..... then."


 * Uibee said that as he began leaving the room.


 * Anan: "Wait, Uibee."


 * Anan stopped him.


 * Uibee: "What is it?"


 * Anan: "I'd hate for you to return empty-handed. I do know something that would be helpful, so I'll give you information about one of the Mirokus."


 * Anan went up to Uibee and whispered something to him.


 * Uibee: "What...... is that really true, Anan-dono?"


 * Anan: "This new to you?"


 * Uibee: "It is...... I'll investigate around Enbizaka again. Now, if you'll excuse me."


 * Uibee left.


 * Perrie: "...... Sharing secrets in front of your employer, I'm not impressed, Anan."


 * In a bad mood, Perrie said that.


 * Anan: Forgive me. But, I didn't think you'd be satisfied, Perrie-sama--"


 * Perrie: "Anyway, did you tell him about that? I don't like men who divulge a woman's private life all will-nilly!"


 * Anan: "But, by supplying this information, we'll hopefully deal a blow to the Yarera-Zusco Firm."


 * Perrie: "...... true, that would be good.--How's Elluka doing?"


 * Anan: "She's still in bed in her room. For the past few months here...... maybe Jakoku's food didn't stick well with her?"


 * Hearing this, Perrie made a small sigh.


 * Perrie: "I wanted her involved in this matter if she were well but...... well, there's no way now."


 * Anan: "Who in that world is Elluka, anyway?"


 * Perrie: "You weren't told before? She's a Levin missionary and an important friend of mine."


 * Anan: "...... She uses strange arts. Are those things all Levin missionaries master? I've never heard such a story."


 * Perrie: "If you want to safely return to your grandfather, you won't pry too much, Anan."


 * At Perrie's glare, Anan suddenly backed down and bowed his head.


 * Anan: "Pardon my rudeness."


 * Perrie: "Then tell that maid you came with to clean with a little more care. Dust's accumulating on the edge of the windows."


 * Anan: "...... Yes, maam."


 * As Anan remained bowed, Perrie left the room.