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[sub][@Sho Minazuki][/sub][/center]
Certainly, this was a gold mine of information, and one that Otis had no intention of letting go anytime soon. The fact that youkai were capable of establishing separate domains was interesting indeed. No doubt, it was a similar technique to the boundary that the assassin had set up. A shame, really, that all trace of that particular spell was destroyed when Ultana and Lorelai burst in. If the spirit realm was more of a private society than a different world though, how would he get around to accessing it? Perhaps the talismans of the Tsuchimikado would offer some insight.

Also interesting, however, was the ASTG that Motsumine no Fujiwara described. Isolationist policies may deter one from delving into [i]their[/i] particular secrets, but the nature of isolated developments of magic meant that one could usually come across something much more fascinating than the usual affair. The Strigidae nodded along, keeping in mind to start Googling those folk once he had some spare time.

When their parting was at hand, Otis stopped his recording, turned to Motsumine no Fujiwara, and bowed. [color=f7941d][b]“This humble self is named Arillo Tan Otis, of the Strigidae family within the Arboreal Valley. Your answers have been enlightening, and there are no words with which to express my gratitude,”[/b][/color] he spoke, taking the opportunity to try out keigo. [color=f7941d][b]“I’ve a final request, however. Can I have your LINE?”[/b][/color]

The smartphone raised up again, Otis’s bright orange eyes looking up at the man with that strange mixture of predatorial intent and human curiosity.

Whether contact details were swapped or not, however, he was satisfied enough with busting into the old storehouse the Fujiwara head had directed him to. With sleeves rolled up and phone connected to portable charger, Otis was 100% ready to get his head into whatever spirit world or youkai related stuff he could pick up.

After all this time, he was still a man on a mission. Find a way to get to where half the class was, and then restarting his hunt for the assassin of the Kaganomiyas.