Chapter 278 The Third Player

What do you think? Of course not.

Dazai Osamu showed a smile that couldn't be more fake.

Although he had long suspected that "Shibuzawa Ryuhiko knew the existence of the 'book'", this suspicion was finally confirmed at this time, and Dazai Osamu could not be happy no matter what.

"Ask me?" Dazai Osamu raised his eyes, his expression innocent, but completely perfunctory: "What are you talking about, Shibuzawa-kun? I don't understand."

"If Shibuzawa-kun heard something from some strange person, you can't get the answer from me. After all, I have always stayed in the territory of the Port Mafia and have never taken anything from the Special Powers Division."

"I don't know why Shibuzawa-kun thinks I have something from the Special Ability Division, and I don't know where this news came from. Shibuzawa-kun, do you know? Why not ask other insiders?"

He shifted his gaze to "Dazai Osamu" who was half-protected by Saikai Haruto behind him. His expression was pure and his purpose was self-evident.

——Yes, just like other speculations before, the reason why Dazai Osamu and Shibuzawa Ryuhiko knew the existence of the "book" was also attributed to "Dazai Osamu"'s "leak of the question".

Although in the memories he saw in the "book", "Dazai Osamu" never told anyone about the existence of the "book", and Mochizuki Kaoru in the "book" was a member of the Special Forces Department, she knew of the existence of the "book" by accident and prevented "Dazai Osamu" from getting the "book"; and Dazai Osamu himself only knew of the existence of the "book" after the dust settled on that matter.

But after all, wasn't it because "Dazai Osamu" told him that Saikai Haruto suddenly asked him about the "book" before?

Since he could tell Mochizuki Kaoru about the existence of the "book", he would naturally tell Shibuzawa Ryuhiko as well.

This also makes sense.

So, Xi Haiqing Dou once again perfectly "hidden" himself in the meantime.

Of course, the stereotype of Dazai Osamu has also increased - for all the "possible worlds", the fewer people who know about the existence of "books", the better. The more people know, the more unstable the world will be. This is also the reason why Dazai Osamu did not tell anyone around him about the existence of "books". Dazai Osamu knew this, and he didn't think that the "Dazai Osamu" who was pretending to be him would not know it.

But that guy didn't care at all and told this to Mochizuki Kaoru and Shibuzawa Ryuhiko without any scruples... Is it true that he doesn't care about anything in this world? Because he is not from this world, so no matter how unstable the world is, no matter how nice he says, he doesn't care in actual actions.

Dazai Osamu's hatred towards the players intensified.

More importantly, Shibuzawa Ryuhiko himself did not disappoint the public. Not only did he not refute Dazai Osamu's words, but he also looked at "Dazai Osamu", further confirming Dazai Osamu's guess.

"Then you'll have to ask the other Dazai-kun." He looked at "Dazai Osamu" and sold the latter without any burden.

"The existence of a tool that can change the facts of the world without any side effects, the 'Book' is really curious, isn't it?"

Originally, they were in a plastics partnership, and the news about the "book" was indeed related to the emergence of the "two Dazai Osamu", so Shibozawa Ryuhiko didn't feel any burden when he put the blame on "Dazai Osamu" - he still felt that what he said was true.

Even "Dazai Osamu" himself was not at all surprised by Shibuzawa Ryuhiko's betrayal.

He didn't know what kind of person Shibuzawa Ryuhiko was, but he knew about it. Although it was immoral to confuse right and wrong, it was what Shibuzawa Ryuhiko would do. Moreover, even in his own heart, he was wondering why Shibuzawa Ryuhiko knew that the "book" was related to him in the first place. After all, apart from Dazai Osamu, he was the only one who talked about the news of the "book". Ah, maybe there was also the Special Powers Division?

What's more, before meeting Dazai Osamu in person, he did, in a conversation with Shibozawa Ryuhiko, vaguely mentioned the relationship between Dazai Osamu and "books"... So it probably can be said to be related to him, right?

Therefore, Dazai Osamu himself unaware of it and took the blame on himself: "The 'book' is not with me, and Shibuzawa-kun already knew it before, so why are you watching me?" he asked.

He had the same innocent expression as Dazai Osamu, and at first glance it looked like he was looking in a mirror: "I just said what I know. After all... it's not that hard to guess, right?"

Dazai Osamu quickly changed his expression to one of disgust, fully expressing his rejection and disgust towards "Dazai Osamu".

"Well, actually, I've been thinking about it these past two days. Why did the 'me' in this world order the Port Mafia in this world to hunt me down before I appeared in this world? Why did they want to kill me directly, but didn't want me to get close to Mr. Mochizuki and the others? I think it can only be related to the 'book', right?"

The pale-faced young man said lightly, looking straight at Dazai Osamu, without any fear or guilt: "In fact, I am also very curious, what did the 'me' in this world see in the 'book', and what did you do with the 'book'... to have such a deep misunderstanding and murderous intention towards me?"

"Mr. Mochizuki and Mr. Shibuzawa must have been wondering why the 'me' in this world would suddenly hunt down the me from another world. We have never crossed paths before, but there is such obvious hatred between us... It really doesn't make sense."

There is only one implication behind the words - the "book" is of course in Dazai Osamu's hands. What's more, Dazai Osamu would hunt down "Dazai Osamu" and the reason for that may not be due to the "book".

Dazai Osamu did not refute, and his expression faded at some point.

"So, the reason why Dazai-kun from this world is hunting down Dazai-kun from another world is also related to the 'book'?"

Shibuzawa Ryuhiko, the only person present who was truly ignorant of the "inside story", showed a surprised expression and expressed his opinion at the right time. He also keenly noticed the other content in his words: "Besides being able to change the facts, does the 'book' have other functions?"

Dazai Osamu didn't say anything. He just looked at "Dazai Osamu" and Saikai Haruto who was still standing beside him, his eyes were deep. Saikai Haruto also stared at Dazai Osamu quietly, and after two or three seconds, he slightly looked away, also without saying a word.

In fact, he didn't think he had anything to say at this time... He felt that it was inappropriate for him to say anything now, so it would be better to say nothing. Anyway, there was Shibuzawa Ryuhiko next to him. As a real "bystander" without any stance, some words from Shibuzawa Ryuhiko were far more appropriate than those from him.

As for the look in Dazai Osamu's eyes... it's too far away and I can't see clearly or understand it without my glasses. Anyway, just pretend that I didn't see anything.

Fortunately, although the two wooden men didn't say anything, there was a "Dazai Osamu" next to them, which prevented the atmosphere from suddenly becoming cold.

"I wonder what exactly a 'book' is to Shibuzawa-kun? According to the files of the Special Powers Division, a 'book' is probably just a tool where 'what is written on it becomes reality'."

Without needing Shibuzawa Ryuhiko to answer, Dazai Osamu continued to explain kindly, "Shibuzawa-kun, do you know the 'foundation of the world'? It is the most important thing that constitutes a real world. In fact, 'books' can be said to be the existence close to the root of this world, and are also equivalent to the foundation of the world."

"...Using the ability to nullify, I can trigger a special point when I touch the 'book', and inherit the memories of other 'me' from other 'me'. In short, it can be said that I have obtained spoilers about the future of 'me'."

The smart man Ryuhiko Shibusawa quickly understood and digested this matter.

"I see... This is such a boring and ridiculous result."

Without hesitation, an unbearable disgust appeared on Shibuzawa Ryuhiko's face, and he showed an expression of wanting to vomit but unable to - as if he had accidentally been forced to eat a mouthful of food that looked novel and delicious but was actually extremely disgusting, but due to the limitations of his face and posture he could not spit it out directly on the spot, so it made him even more disgusted.

"The existence of this kind of thing is totally worthless and uninteresting. It can't even make people laugh..."

Shibuzawa Ryuhiko continued to exert his strength, and he almost pushed the "book" to the ground. In the end, he turned his head and looked at Saikai Haruto for his approval, "What do you think, Mochizuki-kun?"

"Dazai Osamu" was stunned and confused for a moment.

That's not right... Why would Shibuzawa Ryuhiko react like this? It's totally different from what he expected... Is there something wrong? Is this the point? ?

Xi Haiqingdou almost couldn't hold back his laughter for a moment, but managed to hold it back.

"Perhaps only Shibuzawa-kun would have such a completely different idea from ordinary people." He smiled implicitly and sighed, agreeing with Shibuzawa Ryuhiko's words: "Knowing the future development may seem like having the advantage of being a 'prophet', but sometimes it is inevitable that people will find the future a little boring."

Dazai Osamu nodded slightly, as if agreeing with what he said.

Shibuzawa Ryuhiko's eyes were full of recognition and dissatisfaction - the recognition was for Saikai Haruto, and the dissatisfaction was for the "book" in "Dazai Osamu's" words.

"Dazai Osamu" got one thing wrong.

"Knowing the future" is certainly a very important thing, but that is mostly for ordinary people, but not for another part of people, especially for people like Dazai Osamu and Shibuzawa Tatsuhiko, who are too smart and find most things in the world boring. Sometimes, "knowing the trajectory of the future" is not something to be happy about. Instead, it is a bit like a malicious curse - depriving them of the "unknown" of the future.

The reason why people look forward to the future is naturally because of its "unknown", especially for people like Shibuzawa Ryuhiko. Everything he does is to find something that can exceed his expectations, to find the unknown "fun". It's like giving a detective novel lover a spoiler of the ending as soon as he opens the first page - the "unknown" fun suddenly becomes "known", and the future will naturally have no expectations and no fun at all. Such behavior is simply terrible.

The reason why Dazai Osamu did not fall into despair and lose interest in life was simply because he found something interesting in the future he "saw" that made him insist on living and pursuing it.

Shibozawa Ryuhiko looked at "Dazai Osamu" with some suspicion - he had indeed believed his words again, but the attitude shown by "Dazai Osamu" suddenly made him feel that something seemed wrong - is this principle difficult to understand?

However, he still continued to ask the same question as "Dazai Osamu" before, with some doubt.

"So the reason why this world's Dazai-kun had murderous intentions towards the other Dazai-kun before he appeared was because this world's Dazai-kun also got the 'book' and saw in the 'book' the future in which the other Dazai-kun appeared in a similar world?"

On behalf of "Dazai Osamu", he asked questions to the Dazai Osamu of this world, with a look of casual and weary indifference on his face - it's not that this reason was not sufficient, but it was obviously too boring for Shibuzawa Ryuhiko.

He even pretended to yawn: "To be honest, this reason is a bit boring."

Although it sounded a bit confusing, fortunately the other three people present also understood what he meant.

Dazai Osamu still had a mask-like smile on his face.

"No."

Saikai Haruto suddenly spoke.

"Dazai, what you saw in the 'book' is not only the future of other worlds... but also the 'future' of this world, right?"

He stared at Dazai Osamu with his gray-blue eyes for a long time. For some reason, Dazai Osamu suddenly didn't dare to look him in the eye. He only heard him say, "Whether it's Dazai-kun from another world or me in this world, we are both special, right?"

——Whether it is another "Dazai Osamu" or "Mochizuki Kaoru", they are so special that they only exist in this unique world. They do not exist and will not exist in other worlds.

Dazai Osamu's expression remained unchanged, but the veins on the back of his fingers tucked into his sleeves began to jump.

"Yes, this world is indeed special. Because this world is the only one where two people who are disqualified from the human world and two people with invalid supernatural powers appeared."

Dazai Osamu suddenly interrupted Saikai Haruto's unfinished words and began to confess: "Maybe it's the special nature of the human world, or maybe it's the special nature of the 'book' itself. In short, as Mr. Mochizuki said, when I picked up the 'book', I saw not only the 'world outside the book', but also the future of this world."

"Strictly speaking, the "world inside the book" and the "world outside the book" are similar even if there are some differences. This world is the only exception - because someone broke the barrier between the worlds and appeared in this world from another world. That person is him. The so-called 'Dazai Osamu' from another world."

Dazai Osamu said in an extremely rational and calm tone: "This is not your world, and you should not appear in this world."

He looked at "Dazai Osamu", and for the first time since Saikai Haruto appeared, he did not hide his murderous intent and malice at all, but he seemed to deliberately ignore Saikai Haruto who was standing next to him - even now, the broad and tall purple-haired young man still stood motionless beside the black-haired young man like a pine or cypress, and from a certain angle, it seemed as if he was guarding the person beside him strictly.

"Is that so?"

The black-haired young man asked doubtfully.

"Is that all?"

There was a hint of confusion, like disappointment, in his voice.

——But he himself couldn't really explain why he was disappointed. After all, this reason sounded a bit too normal.

If this world is just a game and all the people in it are just intelligent NPCs, the fact that the NPCs say things like this is already amazing and good enough, even if it is a program setting or a game bug, right?

"Is this why you want to kill me? That seems to make sense."

"Dazai Osamu" smiled softly and said, "But I don't quite believe it."

"If I'm not supposed to be in this world, then where am I supposed to be?" he asked.