Chapter 73 Absolute Belief from the Bottom of My Heart
I had no intention of fighting with them here. I asked for help from Nakahara Chuuya only because I wanted to leave without any hindrance and at the lowest cost.
Meeting Suehiro Tetsuji's gaze, Kotori Hayana moved over to Nakahara Chuuya and gently poked him in the lower back. When the young man leaned in closer, she said, "I got this injury fighting with a man named Gogol."
Nakahara Chuuya: “……!”
The heat from the voice that was spoken close to his ear had dyed his ears crimson.
His sharp eyes froze for a moment, the sharpness he used when facing the enemy completely subsided. Nakahara Chuuya softly asked Kotori Hayato: "What are your plans next?"
Hayana Kotori also replied in a low voice: "Let's go back."
Hearing that Kotori Hayana and Nakahara Chuuya had left, Jouya Caiju asked Suehiro Tetsuji with a smile, "Are you not chasing them anymore?"
"We have our own mission." Sheathing his sword, Suehiro Tetsuji said firmly, "That person should be able to protect her."
"Are you optimistic about the gravity user of the port mafia?" Tiao Ye Cai Ju was curious.
As a sister-con, he actually let her go like that?
Suehiro Tiechang lowered his eyes. Although his expression remained calm, there was a hint of admiration in his voice: "He didn't play peacemaker or mediate because of my identity as his brother. Instead, he stood wholeheartedly on Hayana's side."
"I advise you to think about what to do next." Picking up the knife that had fallen to the ground after losing control of its supernatural power, Jyouya Caiju warned calmly: "Although the Port Mafia is not currently included in our mission targets, Edogawa Ranpo is from the Armed Detective Agency. Think carefully about what you would do if you encounter him."
Understanding his partner's reminder, Suehiro Tetsuji simply said, "Of course, we must follow the justice of our country."
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Along the way, Hayana Takanashi learned a series of things from Nakahara Chuuya. Not only was Dazai Osamu arrested because his criminal record was exposed, but the Armed Detective Agency was also identified as the Five Decays of Heaven because of a real video.
The Armed Detective Agency, once hailed as heroes, has now become a despotic force condemned by all.
Sitting in the passenger seat, after turning off the phone that had finished playing the video, Hayato Kotori frowned, "Even though I know this is impossible, this video is too real."
"Fyodor and the others definitely mobilized extraordinary forces."
The car drove under an underpass. The dim light made Nakahara Chuuya's eyes sharp. He lowered his voice and said, "The leader said that those guys used the power of the [Pages]."
【Blank Book】.
Legend has it that this book can fulfill all wishes and has the power to change the world.
Rumor has it that it's hidden somewhere in Yokohama.
They have some understanding of the [Blank Book], and the Special Ability Department has a [page] of the book, which they use to study where the miraculous power of the [Blank Book] comes from.
Kotori Hayato asked, "Is the leader and everyone okay?"
"Everything's fine at this stage. The Port Mafia hasn't been affected," Nakahara Chuuya said. "According to the leader's orders, I rescued the Armed Detective Agency, who were trapped. They're now in one of our underground safe houses."
She asked, "Is there Ranpo?"
"..." Nakahara Chuuya was silent. When the car drove out of the underground bridge and the white light enveloped the two of them, he gently comforted her: "We will find him."
The situation in Yokohama is currently turbulent, so the car did not drive to the headquarters building of the Port Mafia, but to an underground bunker.
In the dark underground corridor, Hayana Takanashi saw Hirotsu Ryulang and others waiting in front of the door.
Kotori Hayato lowered her eyes. The appearance of the black lizard here proved that the leader was meeting with people from the Armed Detective Agency inside.
Pushing open the door, Mori Ogai saw his subordinates waiting outside.
In the darkness, his expression was unfathomable, yet he held an arrogance that looked down upon the entire Yokohama.
"Are you ready?" he asked. "We're about to face the famous hound."
Almost as soon as the voice fell, no one answered. Some of the port mafia members knelt on one knee and surrendered in front of Mori Ogai.
Everyone is waiting for the leader to give orders and point out the direction.
Even if there is death ahead, they will move forward without hesitation!
"The plan guidelines will be announced later. For now..." The only man standing looked at the black-haired woman kneeling beside the ochre-haired young man, revealing a trace of humanity beneath his absolute rationality.
"Hayasana, go take a look inside. Maybe you can get the answer you want."
"Yes, Chief." Kotori Hayabusa stood up and bowed respectfully to Mori Ogai, "Thank you very much, Chief."
Hearing the noise, everyone in the detective agency looked up at the door.
The person who came in was Hayana Takanashi. Compared to the previous time we met, she always had a bright smile on her face. Nothing could dampen her cheerfulness. The strong strength and confidence that supported her personality were now completely gone.
They only saw the coldness emanating from her.
Only four people were seen. Among the five people in the image, only Kunikida Doppo was missing. Looking at the sad expressions on their faces, Hayato Kotori knew what had happened.
"I know you're all still grieving," she said, her voice dry, "but I still want to ask, does anyone know the whereabouts of Edogawa Ranpo?"
The room fell into a sad silence.
"Sorry." The one who answered was Yosano Akiko. Her beautiful face, though a little embarrassed, was filled with sadness. She walked up to the black-haired woman and hugged her.
"But one thing is certain," Yosano Akiko said firmly while hugging Hayana Kotori. "As Mr. Ranpo's sister, you must know his strength better than I do. He will be absolutely fine."
"I know."
Kotori Hayato lowered her eyes: "But I still can't help but worry."
In terms of intelligence, Ranpo is definitely at the top, but in terms of fighting power, what would he do if someone beat him up?
The Armed Detective Agency was escorted out by the Black Lizard, and Hayana Kotori and Chuuya Nakahara escorted Ogai Mori back to the Port Mafia headquarters building.
In the all-black high-rise building, Ozaki Koba and Akutagawa Ryunosuke, who were in charge of guarding the building due to the leader's absence, reported to Mori Ogai.
In another room, Hayana Takanashi stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the peaceful and tranquil Yokohama.
Even in these turbulent times, Yokohama still looks very peaceful when viewed from a high vantage point.
She began to understand why people in high places could never see the suffering of those below. They were standing too high, and their vision could not keep up with the height.
"Hayasana, are you okay?"
Nakahara Chuuya's worried voice appeared behind him.
"I'm fine, I just feel a little depressed." After taking the coffee handed to her by Nakahara Chuuya, Hayato Yato leaned against the French window and said, "I probably won't have the chance to go out again after returning to headquarters."
Her mission is to protect Mori Ogai.
This is true whether it's a mission in the Port Mafia or as an undercover agent.
Following her lead, leaning against the French window, Nakahara Chuuya's expression softened a bit, and with a gentleness rarely seen in other places, he asked, "What did you want to do before?"
"I wanted to break out of a prison," she said, forcing a smile at Nakahara Chuuya. Kotori Hayato rested her head on his shoulder. "I was frustrated because I ran into a jerk magician who could suppress my powers. I fought him all night, found a place to sleep, and then ran into my brother and his colleagues."
What followed was a series of absurd and bad news.
If she hadn't made sure that she was awake, she would have thought she was in a dream.
"Dazai is as cunning as a loach that burrows into the mud. He is very difficult to catch. If he is caught, it can only mean one thing, he did it on purpose." The hand that was pinching the cup handle tightened, and Nakahara Chuuya met the gaze of Takanashi Hayana who was looking at him.
"Hayasana thinks the same, right?"
"I'm just worried that he'll be at a disadvantage if he only has intelligence but no physical strength," she said. "So I want to go over there, hoping I can help him with my physical strength."
But now, the chief won't let her leave the building again.
As he looked down, he noticed the ring hidden on the woman's white collarbone under her neckline, and asked, "The necklace around your neck... is it something you just put on?"
"This is the ring Dazai used to take care of things four years ago. He gave it to me four years ago, and I just found it these past few days. So, here comes the question—" Interested, Hayato Hayato raised a finger and asked mysteriously, "Where do you think he hid it?"
"Four years ago?" Nakahara Chuuya tried his best to recall the details of the farce four years ago. After thinking hard for a long time, his face suddenly turned grim: "Could it be..."
No matter if Shen Zao Chaonai put it in her pocket or bag without paying attention, it would be easily discovered later.
At that time, the only thing that Hayana held in her hand and did not open to check was the plush rabbit he gave away.
"Cunning! He actually hid something in the gift I gave him." Nakahara Chuuya's fury instantly exploded, and his back teeth were grinding loudly: "That bastard Dazai, I will beat him up when he comes back!"
Sitting up straight, looking at the funny scene of Chuuya Nakahara getting angry, Hayato suddenly laughed out loud.
"Finally smiled."
Seeing her suddenly stunned, Nakahara Chuuya put his hand on her head and stroked it gently twice. The bright light coming through the window made him look very gentle at this moment.
"Keep it up," he said, his cobalt blue eyes reflecting her face mixed with light, and the smile at the corner of his lips was filled with soothing warmth: "No matter what, I want to see Hayana smile at any time."
"Please also believe in me. Believe that I can win in any situation, and that I can protect the smile that comes from the heart that I see in your eyes right now."
"Of course I believe you." Hayana Kotori said seriously, "I believe you absolutely from the bottom of my heart. I have never doubted it for a moment."
She asked, "Are you going to leave after saying this to me?"
"The leader is waiting for the right moment," Nakahara Chuuya said, "but Hayana, you absolutely cannot leave. If I leave this building, the leader's safety will be entirely in your hands."
"Only when there's peace at the rear can there be no chaos at the front. The responsibilities and pressures you bear are no less than mine."
Suddenly reacting, Hayana Kotori raised the coffee cup in her hand and clinked it with Nakahara Chuuya: "I understand."
Dazai, who hadn't discussed his plans with anyone beforehand, might have been planning her and Chuuya as a backup plan.
Since she couldn't get involved in the battle between the top IQs, all she could do was to have absolute faith.
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