Although the world jewelry exhibition at the Beika Museum is not open to the general public, Akechi and Yoruichi Toyama were able to enter smoothly after registering at the entrance.

The most awkward situation was still for Taro, a dignified elf who had traveled through time, who was almost turned away from the gate because "pets are not allowed."

Yoruichi Toyama was already familiar with the process. After discussing it with the staff, she left the cat at the storage area and left her phone number with them.

"If you have any questions, just call Mingzhi."

Under the strange gaze of the staff at the cat storage station, Yoruichi Toyama gave the cat some instructions.

Suddenly, I recalled my first collaboration with Tooru Amuro at the video game company's press conference.

Actually, that guy...

never mind……

Seeing Akechi's inquiring smile, Yoruichi Toyama shook her head and followed him inside.

The large exhibition hall is divided into several sections, each displaying different types of gemstones.

Looking at the dazzling array of jewels in the display case, the country bumpkin, Yuya, was speechless for a moment, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"How much... how much is this worth..."

Mingzhi was already used to his lack of ambition, and simply shook his head after glancing around the exhibition hall.

"No, actually these exhibits are all very ordinary. It seems that the so-called 'World Jewelry Exhibition' is just a gimmick."

"What?" In the sparsely populated exhibition hall, Yoruichi Toyama couldn't speak too loudly, so she had to move closer to Akechi.

“I think these are all beautiful! That ruby ​​necklace, and that sapphire ring…”

"The most important indicator for judging a gemstone is its weight. Under the same conditions, the larger the gemstone, the more valuable it is," Mingzhi explained patiently after glancing at him.

"The rubies set in that necklace are of good purity, but they are relatively small, so their value probably isn't very high."

"The famous Tamil ruby ​​necklace, owned by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, features a ruby ​​weighing 352.5 carats."

"But I doubt they'll be able to get that level of jewelry at this exhibition..."

Listening to Akechi's explanation, Yoruichi Toyama gradually calmed down and browsed the jewelry that she could never afford in her lifetime, as if she were shopping at a vegetable market.

It has to be said that having such a walking encyclopedia by my side has indeed broadened my knowledge considerably.

While strolling around, Yoruichi Toyama suddenly remembered another question.

"Since there aren't many well-known jewelry pieces at the exhibition, why would the Suzuki Group bring their family heirloom to participate? Aren't they deliberately trying to attract thieves?"

Mingzhi stopped and gave him a sarcastic look.

"Didn't you see the exhibition sponsorship name on the signboard at the entrance when you came in?"

"Huh?" Yoruichi Toyama had actually seen it, but hadn't paid much attention to it. After a moment's thought, she remembered, "You mean... 'The Suzuki Foundation's World-Renowned Jewelry Exhibition'?"

"This exhibition is privately organized by the Suzuki Foundation, so its main focus is on their jewelry?"

Mingzhi shrugged.

"They say it's just a gimmick... Let's go check out the highlight of the exhibition, 'The Dark Star'."

As we walked toward the pearl display area, we could faintly hear thunderous sounds coming from outside.

A group of people, dressed in casual suits but with familiar demeanor and bearing, were gathered at the entrance of the exhibition area.

"A river! It must be a river!" a loud voice shouted from the crowd. "Your team, hurry up and set up defenses along the Timujin River!"

Then came a series of hurried, chaotic footsteps.

"I'm sorry, the exhibition here is currently closed."

A young man blocked Akechi and Yoruichi Toyama's way.

Mingzhi raised his wrist and looked at his watch.

"It's 3:24 now, it's not closing time yet, is it?"

“Yes, because…” The young man tried to explain politely, but was immediately interrupted by a loud voice.

"All of you stay at your posts and don't talk to any idlers!"

Wow, what a display of official power!

Yoruichi Toyama and Akechi exchanged a glance, both seeing the same message in each other's eyes.

"Unauthorized personnel?"

Before the two could even begin to complain, another questioning voice came from behind them.

Turning my head, I saw a handsome young man who was not yet 20 years old, with short, slightly curly light brown hair that was quite eye-catching.

Yoruichi Toyama couldn't help but turn around and glance at Akechi's silver-gray hair.

You Japanese people, is it really appropriate to always be so colorful?

Even Akechi, who considered himself very knowledgeable about Yoruichi Toyama, couldn't keep up with his erratic thinking and cast a questioning glance his way.

The boy who had been speaking then stepped forward and faced the young staff member who had blocked them.

"We are all registered visitors to the exhibition, so why are we being called 'unauthorized personnel'?"

"Didn't we say before that this area showcasing the 'Dark Star' wouldn't be open to guests?"

"What right do you have to refuse guests a legitimate visit?"

The boy's voice was gentle and polite, but he immediately launched into a barrage of questions.

The young staff member blushed slightly when asked the question.

"Um, excuse me, we are..."

"What are you babbling about!" As the loud voice approached, a burly figure pushed through the crowd and rushed out, looking like a heavy tank.

"Martial law has been imposed here! Please do not obstruct the police in the performance of their duties... Ah! You are..."

The "tank" drove recklessly towards the group, but stopped abruptly when it saw Mingzhi.

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