Chapter 47: Ming Shen Eternal 23
Gojo Satoru stretched out his long legs, walked in a few steps, and sat down casually.
He did not continue to ask questions, and even waved his hand to interrupt what Xingye Wang was about to say. His whole body exuded a sense of "No need to say more, I completely understand."
Xing Yewang: “…”
What on earth do you understand?
Hoshino Nozomi had no idea what Gojo Satoru, whose brain was comparable to a supercomputer, was thinking in just a few seconds. He guessed that his guess was probably the same as Edogawa Ranpo's, thinking that this matter was really related to lightning.
...If you think about it carefully, it seems that it is indeed easy to be misunderstood.
He had sown the seeds of hints before, intentionally or unintentionally. Nanako and Mimiko happened to be sisters who depended on each other, and they did have something in common with the Thor twins in some aspects.
There was no point in explaining, as Edogawa Ranpo's reaction proved. In that case, Hoshino Nozomi simply remained silent and acquiesced to Gojo Satoru's idea.
Perhaps it was Lei Danying's silence that pushed the atmosphere to an awkward point. Gojo Satoru crossed his legs and took the responsibility of starting a conversation. "There's no need to be so serious. We're all acquaintances now."
After these words were spoken, the atmosphere became even more awkward.
Even if they are familiar, it depends on how familiar they are...
Nanako and Mimiko looked at each other and both fixed their gazes on Raikage.
Lei Dianying received the gazes of the two people and finally spoke: "They want to get back Xia Yujie's body just like you."
Gojo Satoru raised an eyebrow: "I understand. I will give them some time before dealing with Glass."
"That's good," Lei Dianying nodded slightly, "What about you guys?"
Nanako didn't expect that she would ask for their opinions: "...I have no opinion, as long as Master Getsu's body won't be toyed with by that bastard again."
Mimiko: "Me too."
"One more thing," Ray said, "I will ask the Directorate to lift the wanted order. After that, what are you going to do?"
“…We haven’t thought about it.”
Mimiko avoided Ray's eyes uncomfortably.
She didn't know why she avoided Lei Dianying's gaze out of guilt, like a child who had failed her parents' expectations.
In the few days before being rescued by Raiden, they lived in a daze, relying on the belief of "bringing back the body of Master Getsuyu" to support their physical actions. As for whether their lives were a mess or what to do in the future, they never considered it.
Because, if they can't get Master Getsu back, what's the point of their future...
Mimiko subconsciously wanted to refute this, but as soon as she opened her mouth and her eyes met Raiden's, she immediately deflated like a balloon with a stab in the eye.
There was no emotion in Lei Dianying's eyes, as calm as a windless sea, but Mimiko lost the courage to continue speaking.
After all, if Miss Ying agreed with their ideas, she would not have gone out of her way to save them.
She didn't want to quarrel with Miss Ying, and she didn't want to see Miss Ying's disappointed eyes.
Although her mind told her that it was impossible for Lei Dianying to have too much affection for them who had only met once, and that quarrels and disappointments were only very unlikely events, and more likely she was just wishful thinking, Mimiko still couldn't control her fear. Even if the possibility was only 0.01%.
Since Master Getsu's death, Miss Ying is the first, and perhaps the only, person who would consider their future and help them unconditionally.
"I have two ideas," Lei Dianying said calmly without accusing anyone, "First, let Gojo Satoru arrange your future residence and work. He is a teacher at the technical high school and the head of the Gojo family. He should be able to arrange this."
Gojo Satoru made an OK gesture.
"But, the premise is that you are willing," Lei Dianying's tone softened, "I don't mean to force you."
"It's just a matter of words," Gojo Satoru said nonchalantly, "Besides, they are Jie's adopted daughters... Oh, now that I think about it, we are both single fathers!"
He once told Ray that he adopted a boy named Fushiguro Megumi - and by the way, he was the one who killed the boy's biological father.
Fortunately, Fushiguro Megumi was extremely disappointed with his biological father. After knowing that Gojo Satoru had killed Zenin, he remained calm and accepted the news well. He obediently started a new life of "kind father and filial son" with Gojo Satoru.
Gojo Satoru once showed Rai Ying every detail of their lives in a boastful tone. Rai Ying looked at the forbearing expression of Megumi Fushiguro in the photo and questioned, "He doesn't seem very happy."
Gojo Satoru: "He is just too happy. This is what happens when a kid is happy."
Lei Movie reluctantly believed it.
At this moment, Gojo Satoru found another common point between him and Geto Suguru, and was as happy as a 1.9-meter-tall child. Nanako and Mimiko seemed not to have expected this guy to have this kind of personality, and remained suspiciously silent.
Lei Dianying was used to it, so he cleared his throat and continued, "The second choice is the port Mafia in Yokohama."
"I know the Mafia's officers, and their leader has been looking to recruit sorcerers. If you are willing to join, I'm sure you won't be treated unfairly. If you want to stay away from the sorcerer world, the Port Mafia is a good choice."
Nanako and Mimiko have heard of the name of the Port Mafia.
This is a somewhat eccentric organization. While other Mafia's are willing to engage in drug trafficking, set fire to the mountains and commit all kinds of atrocities for the sake of profit, they are also on the front line...to fight against drug trafficking organizations. Not only are they faster and more ruthless than the city police, they can also help old ladies cross the street and help lost children find their mothers on the way.
Taking all factors into consideration, it is indeed a good choice.
"We'll consider it once this is over."
Nanako and Mimiko bowed their heads and thanked Ray Film for its kindness: "If you need us, we will do our best to help you."
Ray Movie just shook his head.
She stood up and said, "I'm going to the Director's Office now."
Raiden thought that Gojo Satoru would go with her this time, but the young man Wensi sat on the sofa motionless, curled his lips and waved at her: "Bon voyage~"
"Well, I'll be back soon."
After saying that, Raiden walked away.
Gojo Satoru raised his hand, signaling the remaining two to stay calm: "I have something to ask you."
"What?"
"Did Xiaoying say anything special to you on the way here?"
Nanako woke up in the reception room and didn't know any of this. Mimiko picked and chose and told him what she thought was important.
Gojo Satoru said “hmm”, dragging out the last syllable.
——I won't let this happen again.
—I'm not helping you.
——What’s past is past.
Saving others to save yourself...If Kaname was his student, Gojo Satoru would definitely give her the "Problem Student Award", but unfortunately she is not a student, so Gojo Satoru is going to give her the "Problem Colleague Award".
The lightning really posed a difficult problem for them.
Ying said that everything was in the past, but everyone could see that she was still deeply trapped in the quagmire of the past and unable to extricate herself.
This can't go on.
Gojo Satoru changed his mind.
He, like several other students, originally thought that the fact that lightning did not appear was a problem, but on second thought, this might not be a bad opportunity.
A chance to let go of the past and face the present.
She can think so much about Nanako and Mimiko who have nothing to do with them. She should learn to think about herself.
Gojo Satoru clenched his fist and tapped his palm: "Got it!"
Nanako and Mimiko were puzzled.
Gojo Goku waved at them, and when they came closer, he whispered...
*
After leaving the high school, the system suddenly said: [Host, you have done too much for them. ]
Hoshino Nozomi did not respond.
System: [To put it bluntly, you can just sit back and watch. After you retrieve the forbidden knowledge, their ending has nothing to do with you. Your fate will no longer be intertwined with theirs—regardless of whether they survive or not.]
Hoshino Nozomi thought about it, but failed to successfully refute the system.
As the system said, everything he was doing now was actually of no benefit to the mission.
Mimiko and Nanako are neither as powerful as Gojo Satoru, nor as intelligent as Edogawa Ranpo, and they can't even provide him with intelligence like Sakaguchi Ango.
If it were him at the beginning, even if there were requirements to play a role, he would definitely make what the system calls a "cold" decision - leave immediately after the mission is completed, and never stay for a second, let alone consider their future.
After all, as long as they are not killed in front of the Thunder Cinema, it is not considered a serious ooc.
…So, why did he do all this extra work?
Xingyewang was a little dazed.
He tried to recall and sort out his past thoughts, but after just a few dozen days, the life in the hospital for more than a decade had become blurred, like the bathroom glass covered with mist, even if you wipe it with your palm, it will leave a hazy water mark.
Going back along the vine of time, the clearest memory was that Chuuya Nakahara bought him an ice cream while he was wearing a Wendy's vest.
"Death is the inevitable destination, but they still have unfulfilled wishes." Hoshino Nozomi explained softly in her heart.
[You are right,] the system hesitated for a moment, and then said, [but I didn't ask you why you did this.]
[Actually... uh, you don't need to explain to me. ]
Hoshino Nozomi: “…Oh.”
There is one more thing the system did not say.
——The host didn’t explain the key points at all, such as how Nanako and Mimiko’s wishes had anything to do with him.
But this should be considered a good thing, the system thought about it and decided to write it down and report it to the God of Wind at some time.
I don't know whether Lord Barbatos has finished drinking. I hope Lord Morax can be more tolerant of the drunk Lord Barbatos and not fight with him just because he is drunk.
Once the system makes a decision, it stops talking and quietly watches the host's next actions.
Hoshino Nozomi soon arrived at the Jujutsu General Directorate.
The place has been completely renovated. The dilapidated buildings were demolished and rebuilt within a few days. The towering ancient trees that were charred in the courtyard were also moved away and replaced with new ones, but they are not as tall and strong as the previous ones.
Unfortunately, no matter how much they tried to whitewash it, the people in the Directorate General's Office couldn't move the mountain that was broken into two halves. The "two mountains" standing in the back made the new decoration of the Directorate General's Office particularly laughable.
Lei Dianying stood in the courtyard and took in the scenery carefully for the first time.
In addition to the old tree in the middle, there are many cherry trees planted in the courtyard.
It is no longer the season for cherry blossoms to bloom, and the beautiful sight of falling petals is no longer visible. Lei Dianying lowered his eyes, and when he turned around, he saw a familiar face.
It was the senior executive who had contemptuously called her a "country girl."
Gao Ceng, who was leaning on a crutch and had a hunched back, took a step back uncontrollably when he saw her turn around.
Ray Movie: "I remember you."
Gao Ceng's body shook.
"I didn't expect that you would be the first person I saw. Do you have anything else to say?"
The senior executive gasped, his eyes nearly rolled back. He trembled and turned sideways: "Please move. There is a lot of dust here, and I am afraid your clothes will get dirty."
Lei Dianying looked him up and down: "Are you okay?"
Why did she feel that this person would die in the next second?
The previous anger had been vented, and after giving a lesson, Lei Dianying did not intend to pursue the offensive words he had said. At this moment, the senior executive was trembling, and looked like just an ordinary old man with bad legs and feet. Before he fell completely, Lei Dianying was ready to help him up.
However, just as she took a step, Gao Ceng's body tilted and he fell to the ground.
Lei Movie: "..."
It's a scam.
She doesn't have that much money to pay for medical expenses.