Volume 8 Chapter 4 The Mysterious Girl's Laughter
I started investigating the haunted mansion with Senior Rikka, but...
In an unexpected place, I discovered the truth behind the rumor that "you'll die if you enter the mansion."
The rumor was true.
If you enter this mansion, you'll definitely die.
It's because of the cursed equipment's Cost...
It seems I'm trapped in this mansion.
――Kusukusukusu....
"...Huh!? "
Suddenly, a girl's laughter echoed from within the mansion.
It was a small voice, but I could hear it clearly, as if it was resonating in my head....
"...N-Noa? Are you laughing now?"
"No, it's not me."
I thought Juju might be laughing, but the atmosphere was different. Juju's laughter is more vulgar, and she usually gets tired when she laughs.
But I couldn't think of anyone else who could be human. This mansion was left untouched, after all.
So, is a real ghost living here...?
"Hah!? "
This time――Phew, and...
All the candles in the surroundings lit up at once.
It was still dim, but I could see the interior of the mansion now.
"Isn't it, um, bigger than it looked from outside...?"
"...Yeah."
The mansion seemed small at first, but when I entered, it was like a palace.
This must be the entrance hall. There's a staircase with a gentle arch in front of me. When I look up, I see a high, vaulted ceiling with a stained-glass window. The window is letting in light, casting colorful flower patterns on the dark floor of the hall.
It's a luxurious hall that could host a ball.
I noticed that music was also flowing in from somewhere.
One mysterious phenomenon after another is happening....
"I-is, someone there...?"
"It seems so."
――Kusukusukusu....
The mischievous laughter again.
At the same time, a curtain dropped from the second floor, and...
There was a blood-stained message on the curtain.
――Welcome!
"Eeek!? Are we being welcomed!? "
"No, is it not a good welcome?"
"Ugh, it's hopeless... We're definitely going to spend our dream-like time here..."
"That sounds fun!"
What are you doing? We're in the middle of work.
"Rather, let's start investigating the mansion right away."
"Huh? Investigate? Why?"
"It's part of the job."
Well, I already know the truth about the mansion.
I can't write "mansion = cursed equipment" in the report.
And... the cost of this parasite palace is "you'll die if you go outside".
If I don't find some way to "escape", I'll be trapped here for the rest of my life.
"You can wait outside if you're scared."
"What?! No way I'm not scared at all I'm normal!"
Senior Rikka stood up, leaning on the wall.
"Heh, don't underestimate your senior. I can handle a few tough situations like this..."
――Bang!
"Huh?!"
Suddenly, there was a loud noise like something hitting the wall.
Senior Rikka stared at the wall, her eyes fixed on something.
And what she saw was a bloody message dancing in front of her――.
――Congratulations!
"Congratulations?!"
"That's great!"
"Ugh, it's hopeless... I'll be congratulated until I die..."
"That's a wonderful life ahead of you."
Senior Rikka covered her head and started shaking violently.
――Kusukusukusu....
The girl's laughter echoed again.
――Kusukusu... Puff... Cough... Ugh....
Senior Rikka is laughing so hard.
"Anyway, what's with this voice? Is someone really here?"
"......"
"We should investigate the owner of this voice too. We can't submit a report without knowing their true identity."
"......"
"Senior Rikka?"
There was no response. Senior Rikka was frozen in place.
"...Noa, hand"
"Yes?"
"Hand, hold mine"
"No, it's okay."
"What's wrong with you? If you get lost, what will you do? You'll get in trouble if you get too cocky!"
Saying this, she forcefully grabs my hand.
"Ugh..."
Senior's hand is super sweaty...
I can't say it out loud, but...
"Yeah, let's go! We'll solve the mystery of this mansion!"
"Yeah."
It's good that Senior Rikka is motivated, but...this is going to be tough from the start, huh.
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