21 Chapter 21
During the summer vacation, amusement parks are always packed. The blazing sun is so intense that the tourists on the ground can only huddle under small umbrellas. Looking down from the Ferris wheel, you can see a colorful garden.
Yosano Akiko, who was sitting next to Yumeno Hisasaku, asked, "Is there anything else you want to try, Hisasaku?" The Ferris wheel had reached the top, and it was time to consider the next itinerary.
To avoid the peak tourist season, Baili Bian and his companions arrived at the amusement park early in the morning. After enjoying most of the rides, they finally got a chance to rest by riding the Ferris wheel.
"Huh?" Yumeno Hisasaku, who was immersed in the scenery from above, was interrupted. He tilted his head and thought carefully for a moment before answering, "Then let's take a roller coaster ride."
Although he got up very early, Yumeno Hisasaku was still very excited because this was his first time to go to an amusement park.
Yumeno Hisasaku was captured by the port mafia when he was five or six years old. Although he was rescued a few days ago, the amusement park is a crowded place after all. Even if you are careful, there is no guarantee that no accidents will happen.
Fortunately, Baili Bian is willing to help.
"Okay, let's go on a roller coaster!" Yosano Akiko agreed without hesitation. Similar experiences have made her always extra patient with Yumeno Hisasaku.
Bailibian didn't reply, instead flipping through the brochure in his hand. "I'm afraid not," Bailibian shook his head regretfully. "Jiusuo's height isn't up to par yet." Unwilling to see the child's hopes dashed, he added, "You can come back next year." Although growing 15 centimeters in a single year seemed a bit difficult.
"Next year?" The original loss was instantly driven away by anticipation, and Yumeno Hisasaku murmured, "We can come again next year!" He looked at the people around him in disbelief and received a series of affirmative glances.
The height limit meant that most of the remaining amusement facilities were inaccessible to Yumeno Hisasaku. As the ground got closer and closer, Yumeno Hisasaku still couldn't make the next choice.
"Why don't we go ride the carousel next?" Kunikida made the difficult decision on behalf of Yumeno Hisasaku.
When he learned that Yumeno Hisasaku was about to go to the amusement park, Edogawa Ranpo also tried to join the team, but was ruthlessly rejected by Fukuzawa Yukichi - they had already arranged a schedule for going out to handle the case, so how could they let their client down?
Then, considering that both Yumeno Hisasaku and Yosano Akiko lacked the ability to protect themselves, the last spot was given to Kunikida.
But the mature adult Kunikida has lost his childish innocence and cannot understand the beauty of the amusement park like a child. He simply makes his choice based on the distance between the remaining rides.
After watching the light show at the amusement park, it was already 8 o'clock in the evening. In view of his appointment with Murase the next day, Bailibian refused Yumeno Hisasaku's request to stay overnight.
The necessary luggage had been packed the night before. Since the entire trip wouldn't leave Honshu Island, and the primary focus was on getting Bailibian acquainted with the city's mainstream professions, the city was the primary focus. There wasn't much luggage to take. After a quick inspection, Bailibian returned to the living room, intending to watch a movie before going to bed.
Opening the empty refrigerator, Bailibian suddenly felt that going to bed early and getting up early is actually a good habit.
At 9 o'clock in the morning, Bailibian took Murase's car and left Yokohama, heading for the first stop of the trip, Tokyo.
Unlike the leisurely and comfortable Bailibian, the Special Ability Agent Department is filled with a heavy atmosphere.
Since Baili Bian left the Special Ability Agent Department, the department has been divided into two factions - one group believes that they should take the initiative to maintain friendly relations with Baili Bian and do their utmost to get him to join; the other group believes that Baili Bian's actions have confirmed his dissatisfaction with the Special Ability Agent Department, and they should find ways to restrain him.
The two sides engaged in a heated discussion, and finally Taneda made the final decision - to maintain the original distance.
As the defeated party, the ability to establish a bridge with the Transcendents was an irresistible temptation for Yokohama and even the entire Neon. However, Bailibian's strength was unclear. The only certainty was that he maintained constant contact with the Transcendents in Europe.
However, those who advocate active struggle cannot guarantee that Bailibian has enough voice and strength, nor can they be sure how much resistance Bailibian has towards the Special Ability Special Agent Department; and those who advocate passive resistance cannot be sure that the involved plan can succeed within the highest tolerable risk.
After much debate, the two sides finally agreed to Zhongtian's proposal. However, before making any concessions, they asked Zhongtian to conduct a test himself to ensure that Bailibian would not retaliate if he did nothing.
It was in this situation that they learned the news that Bai Libian had left Yokohama.
"Captain Tanada, do we need to send someone after them?"
Under immense pressure, Zhongtian Shantouhuo forcefully blocked all those eager to take action in the meeting room. Facing his subordinates' concerns, he reiterated his order: "No need." Fatigue forced him to close his eyes; a full day and night of meetings had left him exhausted.
"Wait," Taneda Santohuo added just as his subordinate was about to turn around, "Provide them with the greatest possible convenience without attracting attention."
Unlike a fool who was dazzled by those who were surpassed, Zongtian Shantouhuo read all the information about Baili Bian and the people related to him as soon as he got the news.
Simple interpersonal relationships, dull daily life, Zongtian Shantouhuo is sure that once the Special Ability Special Agent Department's containment plan is discovered, the other party will not hesitate to retaliate with their greatest strength.
As for making friends, although saying this would certainly cause dissatisfaction among many colleagues, Taneda Santouki did not think that a psychic who could not even be won over by the Port Mafia and the Armed Detective Agency would be tempted by the conditions that a psychic agent could offer.
The final decision could be seen in Bailibian's life trajectory over the years.
The best way to maintain balance is to let the Special Ability Department and the Special Agent Department return to their original positions and play a role that both parties are aware of but will never interfere.
However, the Special Ability Agent Department had to admit that in Sanke's conception, they would be the only ones who would not be able to have a face-to-face conversation with this young man of unknown origin.
Before entering the office, Zongtian Shantouhuo said to his subordinates outside the door: "Pull up the surveillance footage from that day."
If the Special Ability Agents Department's first encounter with Baili Bian had been under more benign circumstances, Taneda Santouhuo believed that it was not impossible for them to establish contact.
But the mistake had been made. Moreover, as the first organization to receive the news of Bailibian, it was indeed his dereliction of duty not to seize the opportunity. He was in no position to blame Fudi Yingchi for discovering Bailibian.
All we can do now is to salvage the situation as much as possible. Before the next meeting, we must make all the necessary preparations to earn the best possible favor for the Special Ability Agents Department.
The best news available at the moment is that, judging from Murase's vacation time, they have a full two weeks to prepare for the next meeting.
Every minute of overtime seems long, and every day of vacation seems short.
Before the collective sudden death of the Special Ability Agent Department, Bailibian and Murase ended their two-week vacation.
Although they still haven't found a goal to strive for their whole life, both Bailibian and Murase are quite satisfied with this trip.
It was the first time Bailibian left Yokohama, and all the scenery seemed new and interesting. After years of nightmares, Murase opened his eyes for the first time to appreciate the outside world. The bustling streets exuded vitality and vigor.
It was already evening when I returned home. The fiery red sun had sunk down the cliff and disappeared, leaving only its afterglow illuminating the sky.
After saying goodbye to Murase, Bailibian opened the front door. The flowerbed hadn't been cleaned for two months, so a lot of weeds had grown, though thankfully they were small. The house was relatively tidy. Bailibian opened his suitcase and sorted out the items inside.
Bailibian was not interested in scenic postcards, and he had no interest in collecting strange local specialties. The only souvenir he brought back was a ceramic statue of a small black cat that he made himself. It was only the size of a palm and fit perfectly next to the TV cabinet.
Too lazy to cook, Bailibian lay on the sofa bored, staring quietly at the ceramic statue of a black cat sitting obediently on the TV cabinet, "I should have made a calico cat earlier." The lonely little black cat looked at Bailibian, inexplicably looking a little lonely.
When the moonlight penetrated the living room through the undrawn curtains and shone on Bailibian's face, Bailibian, who was still half asleep, remembered that he should go back to his bedroom to sleep.
But the familiar stairs now seemed so tall that it made people's legs go weak.
Why do I have to go back to the bedroom to sleep? The sofa is soft and there is a blanket next to it, so I won't catch a cold.
Just when Bailibian was about to compromise, the ringing of the phone brought him back to reality.
Unknown caller.
To answer or not to answer, that is a choice.
After hearing the news that Bailibian had returned to Yokohama, after much discussion, Taneda finally gave in. At 8 o'clock in the evening, he called Bailibian.
Bailibian didn't like strangers entering his home, which was the conclusion Zhongtian had drawn from his daily behavior. The information Bailibian left behind showed that their only way to contact each other was through their phones.
It seemed as if the truth had been revealed. Ever since Bailibian left the Special Ability Division, the house he lived in could no longer be observed from the outside. Whether using surveillance cameras or observing with the naked eye, no effective information could be obtained. Zhongtian couldn't even tell if Bailibian had the lights on.
However, according to the information, before this, Bailibian's sleeping time was basically after 9:30 in the evening.
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