This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 505 - 328: Surveillance (8000-Word Target Achieved)_2

Chapter 505: Chapter 328: Surveillance (8000-Word Target Achieved)_2

If they truly vanished without a trace, then they must have been forcibly taken into the spiritual realm.

Beichuan Si recalled the photographs left by Shen Gu Jiro and Shen Gu Chiharu, and, in addition, the ones obtained from Sanseiyuan Bei Nai.

Every one of these photographs, without exception, failed to capture the latter half of the island.

Coupled with the inability to use satellite phones and compasses, these characteristics overlapped with the features of the spiritual realm...

Here, Beichuan Si could formulate a bold hypothesis.

It’s either that the Ihui Island villagers have sealed off the latter part of the island,

Or that the shadowy forest in the latter half of Ihui Island has been completely occupied by the spiritual realm.

Regardless of which, Beichuan Si’s task was incredibly straightforward.

He had to enter and find the Shen Gu couple.

Although that was the plan, there was still a point that Beichuan Si could not ignore.

The Ihui Island villagers.

How would these villagers, who held strong beliefs in the Divine Tree, react towards him, an outsider? Beichuan Si even suspected that the reason the search party was unsuccessful was due to these villagers’ interference.

Only by actually arriving at Ihui Island could all be understood.

After checking his gear, Beichuan Si stepped out onto the deck.

Leaning on the railing, the briny and humid sea breeze brushed past him, causing him to squint his eyes involuntarily.

The yacht carved through the azure waves, forging ahead.

At the very forefront of Beichuan Si’s view, where the sea met the sky, lay a tiny, almost negligible speck.

That was Beichuan Si’s destination this time—

Ihui Island.

...

Roughly two hours later, Beichuan Si and Shen Gu Mirai caught sight of Ihui Island in its entirety.

Exactly as it appeared in the photographs.

The shadowy forest, the traditional Japanese-style homes built tier upon tier following the mountain’s contours.

Several small fishing boats docked at the harbor, perhaps because of the approaching Ihui Day, there were barely any villagers out at sea fishing.

At the very edge of the pier, Shen Gu Mirai, with her sharp eyes, spotted her target.

Chang Ze Aoba, who had worked with her parents for some time and had once visited them at home.

At that moment, he was standing with several students, anxiously scanning the horizon as if searching for Shen Gu Mirai’s figure.

However, he clearly hadn’t expected Shen Gu Mirai to arrive on such a luxurious yacht; it wasn’t until the yacht docked beside him that he saw Shen Gu Mirai holding onto the railing.

The students beside him let out gasps of surprise, seemingly unable to believe that Shen Gu Jiro and Shen Gu Chiharu, who had led them in their research work, possessed such wealth.

"Uncle Chang Ze, it’s been a long time," said Shen Gu Mirai as she disembarked, greeting Chang Ze Aoba.

"Mirai... you... this..." Chang Ze Aoba was visibly astounded as he looked back and forth between Shen Gu Mirai and the luxurious yacht behind her.

The students behind him were unaware of Shen Gu Mirai’s family circumstances, but he was well informed; even if her family had some assets, he didn’t think that Shen Gu Jiro and Shen Gu Chiharu could afford a yacht.

"Let’s leave these matters for later; right now, I’d rather ask about my parents," Shen Gu Mirai said urgently.

Upon this topic, Chang Ze Aoba found himself at a loss for words.

He looked at Shen Gu Mirai and gently shook his head, "The rescue team tried, but they didn’t find any bodies; they’ve basically confirmed it as a disappearance."

And just as he was about to continue, a calm voice interjected into the conversation, "No bodies found, right?"

Beichuan Si, who had already coordinated a pickup time with the crew, stepped off the yacht step by step.

He approached Chang Ze Aoba and repeated the question, "Mr. Chang Ze, is it true that no body has been found?"

"Who are you...?" Chang Ze Aoba looked at the young man in front of him, thought several times, and after realizing he didn’t recognize this person, he touched his head somewhat strangely.

"He’s Beichuan Si. I was able to come over directly this time thanks to Mr. Temple," Shen Gu Mirai introduced timely from the side.

Normally, she would have hesitated about whether to introduce Beichuan Si as her ’boyfriend’ before, but she didn’t have the mind for that now.

"So, it’s Mr. Beichuan," Chang Ze Aoba nodded, then continued, "Regarding your parents’ situation, Mirai... it may not be too good to talk about it here. Let’s go over to the campsite we’ve rented first. However, before that, I have an unkind request and I hope Mr. Beichuan can agree to it."

Chang Ze Aoba looked towards Beichuan Si.

His request was simple: he wanted Beichuan Si to let the yacht take these students away.

Due to the upcoming Ihui Day, there had been few ships coming to Ihui Island recently. Combined with the disappearance of the Shen Gu couple and an investigator, the students were feeling unsettled and all wanted to go back as soon as possible, which led to the scene of students and teachers coming to the pier together.

They were not there to welcome Shen Gu Mirai, but to hope to get back sooner.

This request was reasonable, but in the current situation, it also seemed cold and heartless.

After all, their own teacher had just disappeared, and now they were thinking of leaving; it was hard to justify.

Though it made his heart uncomfortable, Beichuan Si still agreed.

After all, keeping this group of students around was just a hindrance and of no help to the search and rescue efforts.

Might as well let them get lost sooner.

After sending away the students, Beichuan Si and Shen Gu Mirai formally arrived at the campsite that Chang Ze Aoba spoke of.

The so-called campsite was actually a vacant house rented from the local residents. The environment could not be considered harsh, but it wasn’t that great either.

First, he invited Beichuan Si and Shen Gu Mirai to take a seat, then he walked around the vacant house twice before sliding the door shut and coming back.

His cautious behavior made Shen Gu Mirai reveal an odd expression.

After all, Chang Ze Aoba seemed to be on guard against something, which made her a bit puzzled.

Maybe sensing Shen Gu Mirai’s expression, Chang Ze Aoba rubbed his hands, intending to explain—

"It’s to guard against the villagers, isn’t it?"

The usually silent Beichuan Si spoke up, "From the moment Mirai and I got off the boat, I felt someone in the shadows watching us, and just now too, someone followed us for a long time. It wasn’t until Mr. Chang Ze took a couple of laps outside that they left."

"Mr. Beichuan’s observational skills are truly amazing," Chang Ze Aoba secretly marveled at Beichuan Si’s keen observation.

He cleared his throat, and his expression turned particularly grave,

"Actually, as Mr. Beichuan said, we’re being watched by the villagers of Ihui Island."

Approximately three days ago, after the Shen Gu couple and an investigating teacher disappeared, Chang Ze Aoba had already noticed someone secretly monitoring their movements.

And when he called for a rescue team, they were directly interfered with by the villagers.

They fabricated non-existent information, leading the rescue team in the wrong direction.

Of course, that led to a wild goose chase.

It was for this reason that the students were worried enough to want to escape.

After all, on this isolated island, helpless and troubled by such a group of strange villagers... it was like the start of a standard horror movie.

Abnormal villagers, normal group of people... a desolate island cut off from help, and this place’s strange and eerie local customs, it was possible that at some point they had already become involved in some incident...

This feeling of déjà vu, not just making the students anxious, even Chang Ze Aoba dared not sleep too deeply for fear of being kidnapped by the group of villagers at some point to be used as some sort of sacrifice.

"Actually, this time I didn’t want you to come, Mirai. Since you can leave this place, that would be for the best," Chang Ze Aoba sighed, "These villagers are not normal, and they seem to have made some secret agreement with some big figures around. As long as we don’t do anything too outrageous, our pleas for help are utterly useless."

This statement gave Shen Gu Mirai goosebumps all over.

Because just now—

She had seen a vague figure hovering outside the window.

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