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Arthur looked at the small shrine, but still had no clue. It seemed to be just an abandoned place of worship. He carefully closed the small temple door and headed back towards the Fortune teller's house. At this moment, the voices of Fortune teller and Matsumoto grew louder, as if they were finally coming out. He quickened his pace and just as he reached the door, Matsumoto pushed it open and walked out.
Matsumoto turned to Fortune teller and said, "Hey, Zhaonai, tidy up the things we don't need at home, don't keep hoarding. Look, you've stored a lot of flammable materials again, it's very easy to cause a fire!" His tone carried concern, but also helplessness.
Fortune teller refused his kindness and retorted loudly, "You mind your own business! This is my home, and I'll do as I please! Stay out of it!" Her voice was filled with stubbornness and resentment, seemingly unappreciative of Matsumoto's reminder.
Matsumoto smiled helplessly and said no more. He turned to Arthur, nodded slightly, indicating that they could leave. He also said to Fortune teller, "At least you can still speak loudly. It seems your health is not too bad." Despite Fortune teller's stern refusal, Matsumoto maintained a gentle and polite demeanor.
Fortune teller Zhaonai sent Matsumoto to the door, and then prepared to close the door. However, just as the door was about to close, Matsumoto quickly put his hand in the door crack, preventing it from closing. He had a gentle smile on his face as he explained to Fortune teller, "Wait a moment, Zhaonai, Detective Arthur has some questions he'd like to ask you. He just wants to better understand the situation here so that we can find the real harasser."
Fortune teller Zhaonai immediately showed a displeased expression, a hint of anger flashed in her eyes, and she sharply retorted, "Why should I cooperate with him? Shouldn't the detective find clues on his own instead of bothering the people! I'm old and don't want to be bothered by these meaningless things."
Arthur heard the words of the fortune teller outside, and his original impatience, combined with the fortune teller's repeated obstruction, gradually began to test his patience. He walked to the door, trying to maintain a calm expression on his face, but a glint of determination flashed in his eyes. With a stern expression, he said, "I am acting on orders, and I have the authority to conduct a search. According to the law, civilians cannot refuse a lawful request from the police without a valid reason."
The fortune teller, appearing even more displeased, showed a hint of disdain and resentment in her eyes. However, under the pressure from Matsumoto and Arthur, she seemed to feel a sense of helplessness. She tightly bit her lower lip, clearly struggling internally. After a moment, she sighed and slightly opened the door, still looking at Arthur with caution and displeasure.
Arthur's eyes flashed with a hint of victory, but he knew that in order to gain the trust and assistance of the Fortune teller, he needed to be more patient and skillful. He showed a slight apologetic smile to the Fortune teller and gently said, "Sorry to trouble you, we just want to understand more in order to protect the safety of Lavender Town." His voice carried sincerity and understanding, hoping to ease the Fortune teller's anger and gain her cooperation.
However, Zhaonai suddenly gave a strange smile, which sent a chill down Arthur's spine, as if there was a hidden secret behind it. Before he could react, the Fortune teller quickly grabbed his shoulders with an unexpectedly strong grip, causing Arthur to step back in surprise.
In the moment when Arthur tried to break free, he noticed Matsumoto shaking his head gently on the side, as if telling him not to resist. This made Arthur feel conflicted, but he chose to trust Matsumoto and temporarily gave up struggling.
The fortune teller's eyes were empty and distant, her fingers sliding back and forth on Arthur's shoulder as if sensing something. A mysterious and inscrutable expression appeared on her face, her breathing became rapid and shallow, as if being drawn by some unknown force. As time passed, she began to emit strange and startling low growls, as if communicating with some invisible force. Her body also twitched slightly from time to time, each twitch causing Arthur's heart to race, but he couldn't break free from the fortune teller's powerful and cold hand.
Matsumoto also seemed somewhat helpless, not knowing how to help Arthur, and could only watch quietly as this bizarre scene unfolded. His eyes were filled with worry and unease, as he had never seen Fortune teller behave this way before.
Fortune teller's low growl grew louder and her body convulsed more violently. Suddenly, she released Arthur, pushing him away, and shook her head muttering, "No, no, this is not right." Her expression became even more frantic and panicked, as if her hollow eyes saw some unknown terror that frightened her. She took a few steps back, as if trying to escape from some horrifying experience, but her legs seemed to give out and she fell to the ground. Matsumoto and Arthur could only watch helplessly as Fortune teller struggled in pain on the ground, not knowing what to do next.
Arthur saw the plight of the Fortune teller and felt uneasy, so he rushed over to help her up. However, to his surprise, Fortune teller seemed to be frightened by his touch and kept screaming at him, her eyes filled with fear and wariness, shouting for him not to come closer.
Arthur stood still, unsure of what to do, his hand hanging helplessly in the air. Seeing this, Matsumoto immediately walked over and gently but decisively helped Fortune teller up. Fortune teller seemed to trust Matsumoto more and did not resist or panic as she did with Arthur.
Matsumoto looked at Fortune teller with concern, gently and earnestly asking, "Zhaonai? Are you okay? Is there anything uncomfortable? Do you need us to call a doctor to check on you?" His voice was full of care, evidently indicating a deep bond with Fortune teller.
Fortune teller Zhaonai clearly had not fully recovered from the earlier state. Her breathing was rapid, and a layer of faint fear still lingered on her face. She tightly grasped Matsumoto's arm, seemingly seeking a sense of security. She made an effort to steady her breathing, slowly shaking her head, and with a weak and trembling voice, she said, "No need... no need to call a doctor... I... I will be okay." Her words were filled with helplessness and confusion, as if the recent experience had left her very frightened.
Arthur watched the scene with many doubts and worries in his heart. He didn't understand why the fortune teller was so afraid of him, nor did he understand what she had been through. However, he understood that the most important thing now was to ensure the fortune teller's safety. So he signaled to Matsumoto to comfort the fortune teller, while he stood by, staying vigilant to ensure there were no other dangers around.
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