Does anyone know where I can access the Japanese version of this novel online?
Also, in this extract, who is speaking the lines coloured green? I think Tseng is speaking the first one and Rufus the second, but because the translation doesn't follow Ebglish rules for laying out dialogue, it's difficult to know for sure.
Rufus thought about his late father. The man only showed affection with money or objects. In other words, it was believed that Annette Townsend had received more affection than other women. What did Annette give to his father in return. It was a no brainer. It was in exchange for me.
“Yes, but she refused to accept the money.”
Listening to the report from Tseng, Rufus smiled wryly. She hated his father too.
“Her son is 19 years old.”
“Evan Townshend. According to Reno, he runs a detective agency with his friends, based in the slums. It’s not just any detective work, it’s with a girl who claims that she can read the lifestream— which is, of course, a lie— but they seem to be doing pretty well.”
Tseng’s eyebrow rose slightly.
“Something seems strange.”
“They have business acumen.”
“Isn’t this fraud.”
“Certainly, it is risky.”
“Hmm. It’s funny that both brothers would be relying on the Ancients.”