《Giji Shijin》


 Giji shijin

    Clacking of dishes, static noice of the television.


    "New victim was found this morning. This time Jane Doe is believed to have been dead a day ago. Police will continue to investigate on the matter." The news reporter said while the body of the victim is carried on the background.


    "Another victim huh? tsk tsk. Ryu chan, do you have any leads yet?" asked the lady wearing an apron and gloves washing the dishes.


    "It''s not that easy mom" answered her son as he wear his shoes on the door.


    " How is it that hard to find a murderer? Unless-" said his mom with a concerned look


    " Damn that God. It wouldve been easier if he kept all humans normal.Im going." said the man as he closes the door.


    Long ago, the world was filled with weak humans. Humans who are only superior to other animals due to their evolved intellect. This intellect led the civilization to change. The change brought upon the humans who stop believing in God.


    Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.Until one day, God gave the weak humans priveledge to be as equals by bestowing random humans Special power. These Special human beings became God''s Physical form, the material of his will.


    These beings carried on his will, protected humans from evil, performed miracles and brought up peoples faith in God.


    But these beings were as mysterious as God. You see them but you dont.


    They walk with normal humans but you wont notice them. Little details are revealed about them.


    Who are they? How are they chosen? How many are there? Until now, no questions were answered.


    As such, they are called Pseudo Gods.


    "Hey, Ryu!" the man snapped back to reality as he felt the hand on his shoulder.


    "Sorry." he can only say.


    " Something bothering you Ryu?" asked his colleague


    " This case, is not done by a typical human being. "


    "Pseudo Gods huh? Arent they suppose to do good will?"


    But humans are humans. You and I feel emotions. Greed anger doubt sadness fear. God made a mistake by granting such humans a lever. In the end, humans will consume your kindness.

 Disguting creatures

    ¡°As you all know; we already have seven victims including the woman who was found this morning. This string of cases began with the homicide of Shota Rin.¡± the captain said to the detectives


    ¡°Detective Madao, you are in charge of this case, state your reasons on why the killer hasn¡¯t been caught yet¡± the captain included directing his gaze to the aforementioned detective


    ¡°Captain, the first case transpired last month, 13th day November. The victim Shota Rin, is a 28-year-old, male, office worker. He was killed in his apartment and the method of killing is strangulation. Of course, I interrogated his family, colleagues and friends. There was nothing relevant. It seemed like he distanced himself to everyone in his vicinity. So I went closer, next I talked his neighbors in the apartment. I found a possible motive--¡± Madao was cut in his report by a remark


    ¡°He¡¯s gay¡± Ryu stated.


    ¡°Hahahaha! As expected from you Detective Ryu. So-¡± said Madao regaining his composure after Ryu¡¯s unfiltered remark


    ¡°Let¡¯s make this quick, Madao. We all saw the report. That¡¯s the only lead you have. Turns out you were right. The second victim was a lesbian, succeeded by an obese woman, a rebellious teenager, a NEET, a cheating bastard and finally a woman with a clean record.¡± The Captain interrupted as he becomes agitated by Madao¡¯s detailed explanation.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it.


    The room began to fill with silence and contemplation as they inspected the up to date details of the last victim.


    ¡°Sawada Fuka, 25-year-old female and a teacher at XYZ Highschool. Death by strangulation- ¡°the Detective 2 who spoke stopped with a hint of disappointment.


    ¡°As you can see, the final victim is a blank slate. The pattern stops here.¡±


    ¡°Unless, a replica. A lover with whom she has a bad closure staged her death¡± Detective 3


    ¡°That is a possibility.¡± Detective 4


    ¡°No, this was done by the same killer. The behavior of the sick bastard is predictable; this is an open case but why haven¡¯t we solved it yet¡± Madao said


    ¡°The killer is more human than us but more elusive. Predictable but can¡¯t be caught. An open book but still mysterious. He¡¯s real but still you can¡¯t see him¡± Ryu stated as he stood up


    ¡°Giji shijin¡±- the captain said now staring at the window


    ¡°Ryu, you¡¯ll be in charge of Sawada Fuka. Find the bastard.¡± His captain said dismissing the others.


    Ryu now with a case, walks toward Madao. The same man who tapped his shoulders before the meeting.


    ¡°Ryu, a giji shijin huh.¡± Madao commented as he walks towards his friend who was silent again.


    God gave powers to humans, these humans become the tangible manifestation of his will, of his commands. To save us from sins. But are those sins? Is it right for them to be judged just because of being different? If so, then all of us are DISGUSTING CREATURES after all.

 What Are You So Afraid, Of?

    ¡°Oi, arent those police?¡± asked the student gazing at the direction of two detectives in black suit.


    ¡°Maybe they¡¯re here for Fuka sensei.¡± Answered the other.


    The two detective seen were obviously Madao and Ryu.


    ¡°Ryu, the investigators already went here and talked with her colleagues.¡± Madao said while trying to catch up to Ryu¡¯s pace.


    ¡°But nothing has been recovered. I didn¡¯t see any files recovered from her workplace¡± Ryu said before knocking at the principal¡¯s door


    After getting the principal¡¯s permission, Ryu went to the teachers lounge.


    ¡°Excuse me, can I ask where Ms. Sawada¡¯s desk is?¡± Ryu


    ¡°Oh there it is, we left it the way it is¡± pointed the teacher Ryu and Madao were both puzzled when they saw the late teacher¡¯s desk


    ¡°This is why they didn¡¯t brought anything, it¡¯s empty. ¡° Madao remarked as he saw the teacher¡¯s desk, while Ryu searched.


    ¡°It isn¡¯t empty. It¡¯s just unusual. No family or pet frame, no sticky notes or memo. It¡¯s just pens, student records and books.¡± Ryu answered as he sift through the booksThe author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.


    *Thud*


    Upon picking and opening the fallen object, Madao called Ryu to point out that it isnt a book about history which is the teacher¡¯s subject to teach. Ryu then ask a teacher about the book.


    ¡°Ah, Ms. Sawada was the adviser of the geology club. She¡¯s actually close to the members of the club¡± Said the teacher with a little sadness.


    ¡°Can we talk with the members?¡± asked Ryu ¡°They are on a trip. Ms. Sawada left the club last month and so, they got a new adviser.¡±


    After thanking the teacher Ryu and Madao went out the lounge, only to be greeted by high school students on their break.


    Some fear them, some stare with contempt, some salute them. Aware of the mixed feelings Madao paced his walking, not realizing Ryu ¡®s disappearance.


    Meanwhile Ryu, now alone was lead to the geology club room by the student who had courage to look him in the eye.


    ¡°Thanks, here buy yourself some juice¡± said Ryu as he gives money to the student.


    ¡°So what did you find? ¡° Ask the student ignoring Ryu and opening the door instead.


    ¡°Ha- ¡° Ryu replied signaling the student to leave him alone


    ¡°You¡¯re trying to find something about Sawada, for the pattern. ¡° Said the student staring right to the detective¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°You know something?¡± asked Ryu feeling the student¡¯s piercing gaze.


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll tell you in exchange of the 1350 yen in your wallet.¡± Said the student


    ¡°HAHAHAHA¡± Ryu laughed in reply. ¡°Get out¡± said Ryu while still recovering from shock.


    ¡°You wont find anything in here detective. Not anymore. Sawada¡¯s treasure is not here anymore.¡± Said the student after sitting down near the detective¡¯s way.


    Ryu with a patience so thin, faced the student.


    ¡°That¡¯s Ms. Sawada. I don¡¯t need a brat¡¯s disrepectful ---¡± Ryu was cut after receiving a call from Madao who was worried about him.


    Ryu turned his back against the room and prepared to leave.


    ¡°What are you so afraid of Ryu?¡± asked the student still sitting.


    Ryu not remembering giving his name, turned only to find a piece of paper.