Chapter 21 Listen to the Wind Singing

Wendy's smile is infectious.

Anyone who has seen the boy would not deny this conclusion. Even Dazai Osamu and Sakaguchi Ango, who were very wary of Wendy when they first met, had to admit this.

There is a strange charm about him that can make people fall into his smiling eyes involuntarily, as if they are surrounded by fragrant grass and ancient trees. As far as the eye can see, there is only endless green, swaying in the wind, making the soul in it gradually return to peace.

It is still the same now.

Dazai Osamu would never completely and unconditionally entrust his life to someone, but at this moment, an inexplicable emotion rose in his heart, suppressing his reason and telling him:

What Wendy said was true.

No matter what happens, Wendy will do her best to protect them.

This was a very strange experience, but rationality eventually prevailed, and Dazai smiled helplessly: [The more Wendy says this, the more dangerous this trip is.]

The crystals in the collection room can be transformed into superpower life forms, and the danger level is self-evident - this means that Wendy has to fight against hundreds of superpowers at the same time.

As far as I can remember, apart from the Transcendents, the only people who can do this are Chuuya Nakahara and Sakuragi Fukuchi, who is honored as the "Hero of the Far East" by the Japanese government.

But Wendy has to face a more dangerous situation.

Because these supernatural life forms have no weaknesses, they will not die or lose their combat capabilities.

Thinking of this, Sakaguchi Ango couldn't help but frown, wondering whether he needed to seek trustworthy external aid.

The first person he thought of was Nakahara Chuuya.

This Port Mafia cadre also has a huge advantage - as the carrier of the Aramachi energy body, he is not affected by Shibuzawa Ryuhiko's supernatural powers.

Before Dazai Osamu left Port Mafia, they were also partners, and within a few short years they became the most feared "Double Black" in the underworld.

Although their recent contact is not as close as it was during the Port Maifa period, and they mostly quarrel when they meet, Sakaguchi Ango knows that Dazai Osamu actually trusts Nakahara Chuuya very much.

Since Wendy showed up, she has had several encounters with him and they seem to be getting along pretty well.

So, is it possible to...

Sakaguchi Ango looked at Dazai Osamu.

Dazai Osamu had naturally considered what he could think of.

If Nakahara Chuuya knew that he could deal with Shibuzawa Ryuhiko personally, he would probably want to follow him, but since Wendy did not go with him, it means that Wendy has her own plans, or is confident enough in her own abilities.

However, it is impossible for Mori Ougai to take a completely laissez-faire attitude and do nothing about the unknown force.

——Especially when they are facing a psychic type, which is the most dangerous among all abilities.

Wendy suddenly took out her cell phone from her pocket and checked the text message she had just received.

[Wendy bought a cell phone specially?] Dazai asked, [You should be able to communicate with the wind, right? For example, Dun once "praied" to you.]

"It was given to me by Chuuya," Wendy paused, "That method has limitations."

Facing Dazai Osamu's gaze, Wendy smiled and said, "Only a simple and cute boy like Atsushi can use this skill!"

——Because he found that receiving prayers also requires rolling points to determine success or failure.

Dazai Osamu: “…”

Okay, I know you don't want to talk about it.

Dazai Osamu did not continue to ask, he changed the question: [Is it sent by Chuuya?]

Wendy nodded: "I can guess this. You two have a really good relationship."

Dazai Osamu's smile gradually disappeared.

When will this misunderstanding be resolved? He clearly wrote it down on paper and corrected it!

Was this really a misunderstanding? Wendy must have known she couldn't read lips, right? This was definitely intentional!

Ango Sakaguchi wanted to laugh, but was forced back by Dazai Osamu's resentful look.

He coughed, suddenly stopped smiling, walked aside and answered the phone: "Captain Taneda... No, the guess is wrong, he is not..."

Sakaguchi Ango turned around and looked at Wendy. The boy was looking down at the message, a touch of green refreshing.

"Anyway, I will give you a formal reply after I return."

*

Hoshino Nozomi looked at the words on the screen.

The text message from Nakahara Chuuya was very brief: [Wendy, the Port Mafia noticed the appearance of white mist last night.]

[I know.]

[Are you in danger?]

[Not yet,] Without waiting for Nakahara Chuuya to reply, Hoshino Nozomi wrote again, [This is what Mr. Mori meant.]

This time, Nakahara Chuuya's reply was two or three seconds late.

He replied: [I want to know too.]

[Chuuya is still not good at lying. You should deny it right away and then explain that it was just out of your concern, right?]

Nakahara Chuuya: [……]

Nakahara Chuuya: [You don’t like people lying to you, especially since you’ve already guessed it.]

[“I want to know too” is true.]

Hoshino smiled back: [Yeah!]

Last time, Mori Ogai failed to get any useful information from him, and he refused to be accompanied by Nakahara Chuuya. It can be said that he directly cut off their way of obtaining information. As the leader of Mafia, Mori Ogai could not just admit defeat.

The fear and exploration of the unknown has always been an eternal theme in the history of human development.

Hoshino Nozomi said seriously: [Chuuya, I don’t want you to enter the white mist. P.S.: It’s not that I don’t believe in your strength!]

[Why? Is there any special reason?]

[To protect you.]

Nakahara Chuuya's typing fingers suddenly stopped.

The word "protection" is both close to him and far away from him.

Whether he was the "King of Sheep" in Leibo Street before entering the Port Maifa, or later became a cadre, his role has always been "protector".

Use your own strength and life to protect your subordinates and the organization.

For a moment, Nakahara Chuuya didn't know how to respond to Wendy's sincere words.

Although he wanted to just say "I don't need anyone's protection", Chief Mori once reminded him that the power Wendy was facing might be different from the abilities she had known so far, and Wendy had repeatedly emphasized that she did not refuse because of strength reasons, so his words could not shake Wendy's mind.

Besides, if I directly refute her, will it hurt Wendy's feelings...?

[I appreciate your kindness.] Off-screen, Nakahara Chuuya took a deep breath, [But you and I made an agreement, right?]

Nakahara Chuuya moved his fingers, typing each word carefully: [If the situation is beyond your expectations, let me come to the rescue]

He paused and deleted the words "hero saves beauty": […save you. If I am too far away from you, I won't be able to get to you in time.]

This time it was Hoshino Nozomi's turn to fall into deep thought.

What Nakahara Chuuya said made so much sense that he couldn't find any reason to refute it.

The other party's reply was slow, and Nakahara Chuuya's mouth corners unconsciously raised: [Wendy, what do you think?]

[I remember that you can fly in the middle, right?]

[Sure, the port Mafia also has a private helicopter,] Nakahara Chuuya raised his eyebrows, [You mean, let me wait in the sky above the white mist?]

[As expected of Nakadashi, you are really smart~]

[…What kind of tone of voice is that that you use to tease a child?]

Nakahara Chuuya pressed send. Alice tilted her head and said, "Wow, Wendy actually gave in."

"It went surprisingly smoothly," Moriowa exclaimed, "Since Wendy insists on protecting you, let's do it this way for now."

Alice snorted, "Rintaro, don't act like 'as expected'. This is obviously all Chuuya's fault!"

"No……"

"Alice is so fierce today~" Mori Owl cried, but then he became serious again, "But don't underestimate yourself, Wendy and you have a good relationship."

"We did get along fine, but I only knew him for a few days."

Nakahara Chuuya recalled the daily life of the past few days. He gave Wendy a hat, a mobile phone, and even asked her to buy something for him. Although he didn't say anything, Wendy's eyes revealed that "I really want to eat ice cream" and she ate two super sweet ice creams.

But that's all, these are not big expenses.

People with great power are often surrounded by supporters.

...Will Wendy really give him extra treatment because of these things?

Mori Ouwai said slowly, "Isn't this how friends get along with each other?"

Nakahara Chuuya was stunned.

The phone received a new message, and Nakahara Chuuya looked down and saw - [But Mr. Mori will definitely want to take advantage of my attitude towards you.]

Nakahara Chuuya: “…”

Before he could reply, another message came. After reading it, Nakahara Chuuya looked at the leader behind the long table.

Mori Owl: “?”

"Wendy said," Nakahara Chuuya was silent for a moment before speaking, "to ask you to be careful in the middle of the night."

Mori Ogai: "... Chuuya-kun, it looks like you'll have to work hard for a while from now on."

*

Hoshino Nozomi received an affirmative answer from Nakahara Chuuya. It would probably not be long before he would be able to feel something like a helicopter in the wind.

Hoshino Nozomi put away his phone and placed his fingers on the strings.

The white fog had appeared at night before. I think Shibuzawa Ryuhiko knew that this would not attract attention and would also be easier to deal with the traces.

It was almost dusk, but there was still some time before night. If Shibuzawa Ryuhiko could still think clearly, even if he knew the location of the Wind God, he would not -

Hoshino Nozomi stood up.

"Dazai, Ango," Hoshino Nozomi said softly, "the fog has risen."