Given that they are among the favorites to win the tournament, the strength of Nagase Hyota and Oogami Keiharu goes without saying.
Normally, bragging like this in front of others might liven up the atmosphere, but mentioning these things at this moment takes on a different feel.
Even in ordinary times, saying such things in private would convey a sense of bitterness, let alone in the current situation.
As Guangyou previously analyzed, the murderer's purpose in killing was to frame Dashin Keishin. The motive might be that the Wolf-faced Warrior was too popular, so the murderer, out of jealousy and envy, developed hatred.
As for choosing Nagase Hyota as his target, it might also be because of his popularity. After all, regardless of Nagase Hyota's temper in private, his popularity in public is a fact.
The murderer's hatred had become somewhat distorted, so it was perfectly normal for him to choose to kill him under such circumstances.
These all happen to fit Niu Jinyan's words perfectly, conveying two meanings in a short sentence, while also praising Nagase Hyota.
Do we really have to hype this up under these circumstances?
And why add the phrase "the middleweight championship challenger immediately following Nagase"?
Actually, it's just a simple compliment, and while it might sound a bit like someone being jealous, it's still quite normal.
However, it can be interpreted differently in different situations.
For example, after hearing these words, Guangyou suspects that Niu Jinyan is the murderer, but there is no evidence yet.
Of course, it's also possible that he's overthinking things and overinterpreting them.
Back in the bathroom, he had already come up with a crucial piece of evidence.
Once that crucial piece of evidence is found, the true identity of the murderer can be determined.
Guangyou had no idea where the evidence was, but he was certain that it was hidden in the Dongdu National Martial Arts Hall.
Perhaps the murderer threw it into some corner, or perhaps the murderer...
Thinking of this, Guangyou looked at Niu Jinyan, who was sighing with a slightly amused gaze, and muttered to himself, "Perhaps the murderer carried it with him."
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