4 Chapter 4
"Chuya, long time no see." The doorbell rang, and Bailibian opened the door. Outside was Chuuya Nakahara, arriving as promised. Four weeks had passed since the Sheep incident ended, and during that time, Chuuya Nakahara had been busy studying between Rambo and the Port Mafia. But last night, he had called Bailibian to inquire about his schedule for the next day, as he had something to ask of him.
"It's only two or three days, that's not a long time at all." Zhongyuan Zhongye said with a smile, "It's a gift for visiting, please accept it." Bailibian nodded, put the gift on the cabinet beside him, and poured a glass of water for Zhongyuan Zhongye.
Bailibian's current residence was provided by Lanbo, but it was only temporary. To meet Bailibian's requirements for the actual compensation, it would require further renovation or reconstruction. Sen Ouwai had originally wanted to do it for him, believing Lanbo wouldn't be able to find a suitable house immediately. That was until he learned from Lanbo what Bailibian wanted: a two-story house with a separate entrance, a front garden, a walled enclosure, and the ability to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, a force 9 typhoon, fire hazards, an independent water supply, a self-sufficient power system, and three safe passages leading in different directions.
The previous ones were all fine, but what the hell was an independent water supply? After asking Bailibian for confirmation, Moriogai had to admit that even he didn't have such a special house. He couldn't understand why, even if Yokohama was truly dangerous, all this was necessary. But Bailibian acted like it was a "basic need," making Moriogai seem overly concerned. He missed the kindness of Dazai Osamu, who could accommodate a small clinic, a shipping container, and even a trash can.
This was fine, Sen Ouwai thought, finding joy in the midst of hardship. At least after the Port Mafia became an after-school tutoring center, they wouldn't have to add a part-time real estate agent. No way! To get diamonds, turning into a real estate agent was nothing. If the diamonds were needed, he could even build the house himself!
"Is there anything I can do for you, Chuuya?" Bai Libian asked after exchanging pleasantries for a while. He wouldn't necessarily need his help with planning a farewell party, but considering the timeframe, it should be enough time for Rambo to finish his business and take Chuuya Nakahara back to find his family.
"It's like this," Nakahara Chuuya swallowed nervously, recalling what Rambo had told him last night. He said to Bailibian, "Rambo has contacted his old department, but he discovered that my brother not only left the organization but has become a killer. He's also now extremely disgusted with...his old department, and therefore, Rambo. I'm hoping you can help. We're planning to have him come to Yokohama. With your help, he might be willing to speak his mind."
This sounded like a small matter. Bai Libian asked, "It doesn't sound very difficult. It seems that it can be done without me. You are not doing this to help me make a few more cents, are you, Chuuya?"
The original awkwardness suddenly disappeared after this joke. Zhongyuan Zhongye shook his head and continued: "Rambo said that his brother has been in Europe all these years, but he never revealed why he disliked the Special Operations Bureau. He was worried that under such circumstances, even if we arrived in Europe, his brother would not be willing to see us." Then he looked at Baili Bian with affirmative eyes: "Don't worry, Baili, you can agree or not. No matter what, I will ensure your safety." From Rambo, Zhongyuan Zhongye had already learned that his brother seemed to have a resistance to humans. Coupled with the other party's powerful strength, he might make a move on Baili Bian.
It sounded like a promise, Bailibian thought. Back when he was visiting graves in City A, he'd often heard people say this: "Damn it! I promised you I'd protect you..." But seeing Nakahara Chuuya's determined expression, he didn't dare say it out loud. He could tell the other person was serious about protecting him. "Sure, when?" Bailibian asked Nakahara Chuuya about the plan.
"Not so soon, maybe in two weeks." Although Rambo had assured him before he left that Bailibian would never refuse, his easy agreement left Nakahara Chuuya feeling uneasy. Did he really know what he was up against? "My brother and Rambo are both Transcendents. They might come to blows." Although Nakahara Chuuya had never witnessed a battle between Transcendents, just from the few days he and Rambo had sparred, he had already realized how much the other had lost.
What a nice guy, Chuuya. Bai Libian smiled nonchalantly, "So isn't it just right for me to go?"
After bidding farewell to Bailibian Zhongyuan Chuye, he returned to Rimbaud's home.
Rambo wasn't surprised that Bailibian agreed to Nakahara Chuuya's request, but he was nonetheless pleased. When he contacted his home country and learned that Paul had completely broken with the Special Operations Bureau and was heading further and further towards hostility towards all of Europe, he realized that his opponent's hatred of humanity had deepened over the years. A simple meeting alone wouldn't be enough to change his mind. Fortunately, his investigation in Yokohama revealed that human experiments had not been completely terminated after the explosion eight years ago. With these things in hand, Paul should be able to vent his anger. Then, with Nakahara Chuuya and Bailibian's special abilities, success is just around the corner.
Another week passed. Bailibian finally got his documents. Of course, this was not possible without Lambo's help. After all, there were so many illegal immigrants in Yokohama that it would have been impossible to get them without some special help.
Just as Bailibian retrieved his ID from the police station and went shopping to celebrate his illegal status, he stumbled upon a murder scene involving a supernatural being. Bailibian had originally planned to find a corner to avoid the spotlight, but he discovered that the victim seemed to be Ah Dai Bird, who had been playing well with Zhongyuan Chuya these days. And the person attacking him was...
Bailibian released his superpowers while trying to contact Nakahara Chuuya on his phone. Luckily, the call went through quickly. "Don't talk! Ah Dai Niao is being beaten at the entrance of the mall. He looks like your brother. Does he have blond hair?" After receiving a positive response, Bailibian released his superpowers on a larger scale and asked Nakahara Chuuya to quickly bring emergency personnel.
Dumbbird's encounter with Verlaine was purely accidental. He was on the phone with a pianist when they casually mentioned their new mutual friend, Chuuya. Verlaine, having gleaned intelligence from Europe, overheard this. As a brother who believed humans could corrupt his younger brothers, hearing his brother's name spoken by a seemingly unreliable and frivolous human, he acted decisively, manipulating gravity to gradually crush the opponent's internal organs. Once he was certain the damage was irreversible, he fled the scene.
By the time Nakahara Chuuya arrived with medical personnel provided by relatives of the Port Mafia, Verlaine had already left. Looking at the unconscious Atari, Nakahara Chuuya froze, then slumped to his knees. Neither Rimbaud nor Verlaine had anticipated returning to the Special Operations Bureau to steal intelligence. Even more unexpected was the fact that, upon learning of his brother's birth and having traveled to Yokohama in advance, he would resort to such extreme measures to treat his friend.
Seeing Zhongyuan Chuye, who was stuck in the quagmire of sadness and guilt, Bailibian interrupted him, "Let's go, Chuye. If you don't go now, you'll miss it."
"But..." Zhong Yuanzhong looked at his friend who was still lying on the stretcher reluctantly. He didn't know how he should face his brother. Or rather, he didn't know what he was in the eyes of the other party.
Before Bailibian could open his mouth to comfort him, the fool on the stretcher suddenly opened his eyes, revealed an exaggerated smile, and said in a provocative tone, "I knew that even though you wouldn't admit it, Chuuya, you actually consider me your most important friend. Let me see if you cry your eyes out! Hahahaha!"
What! Nakahara Chuuya's eyes widened in disbelief, and Bailibian's leisurely explanation came to his ears: "Before calling you, I had already activated my supernatural power. It's just a minor injury, no need to worry too much."
Zhongyuan Zhongye raised his fist without hesitation, ready to swing at the stretcher-bound Ah Dai Niao. Ah Dai Niao dodged nimbly and then hurriedly defended himself: "I didn't mean to play tricks on you. He just winked at me at that time, telling me to lie down properly." Bailibian, who was suddenly caught in the crossfire, believed that he was innocent. He did wink at the other party, but that was before Wei Erlan left. Zhongyuan Zhongye had obviously seen through Ah Dai Niao's lies and continued to glare at him. Ah Dai Niao could only smile and say: "Don't be so petty, Zhongye."
"I'll teach you a lesson when I get back." Now wasn't the right time to dwell on this. Zhongyuan Zhongye, accompanied by Baili Bian, had followed Rimbaud's instructions and found Verlaine. The two had already begun fighting. To say they'd fought was a bit of a stretch, as Zhongyuan Zhongye could clearly see that Verlaine was the attacker, while Rimbaud was solely on the defensive. Fortunately, neither of them appeared injured.
Noticing the arrival of Nakahara Chuuya and Bailibian, Rambo gave Nakahara Chuuya a tacit look. Although the plan had deviated slightly, overall, it could still proceed.
Rimbaud quickly reduced the scope of the subspace, and the distance between him and Weilaine in the subspace was immediately shortened. Zhongyuan Zhongye took this opportunity to rush into the sky with Baili Bian and flew directly between the two.
It was so thrilling, almost like jumping off a bungee. Bailibian felt the solid ground beneath his feet, still recovering from the sudden surge. If it weren't for the wrong timing, he'd even considered touching the floor. As soon as he regained his balance, Bailibian pulled out the earplugs that Lanbo had had Chuuya Nakahara send him a few days ago and inserted them perfectly. This was part of their collaboration, effectively preventing him from hearing anything he shouldn't.
While Nakahara Chuuya thought this was a bit excessive, Bailibian himself took it well. He even wanted to give Rambo a thumbs-up. In City A, if you accidentally overheard something you shouldn't have heard, it was usually the prelude to a family massacre or the ripping out of a heart or kidney. Honestly, he even thought it would have been even better if he'd been given an eyepatch as well, since it wasn't uncommon for two parties to suddenly end up together during negotiations. He remembered seeing a news report just a few days before his time travel that leaders from two opposing political parties kissed in a public restroom during a convention. Afterward, they claimed it was an accidental fall and their lips touched.
【Author’s words】
Can I have a bottle of nutrient solution?
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