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Steaming hot soup was placed on the table, but people sitting on both sides of the table were scrambling for dessert.

It was nine o'clock in the morning, and the table was filled with breakfast. But none of it could attract the attention of the two people at the table.

"This is mine!" the little girl with golden hair said angrily, "Rintaro! Look how much he goes too far. This is obviously Alice's."

The other person at the table was wearing a white shirt and a black striped vest, with a black ribbon tied at the collar into a bow. His short black hair was tied into a small bow at the back of his head. At this moment, his cheeks were bulging, and there was a mouthful of cake on his spoon.

"You are just a mutant." Ranbu said bluntly, holding a spoon in his mouth, "You don't need to eat at all."

Alice froze for a moment, then slammed the table angrily, "What an annoying fellow!"

Mori Ogai stood aside with a smile on his face, raised his hands and said something to ease the atmosphere: "Well, Alice, don't be angry. How about I give you two small cakes as a reward after dinner?"

"I want a doctor too." Luan Bugao raised his hand and said expectantly.

"Hey, but you have to finish your meal first."

The only normal person, Nakahara Chuuya, sighed. He put his hand on his forehead and walked forward to take away the remaining dessert without any hesitation: "Confiscate it."

"That's too much, Chuuya!"

Alice thought that the player was also in her lineup.

Luanbu followed suit and leaned on the table, shouting, "That's too much, Mr. Hat."

The slightly round face looks a bit childish, but investigations have revealed that this detective, Ranpo Edogawa, is already an adult at the age of 26. However, due to his appearance and height, he can be mistaken for a teenager at first glance.

The two people sitting at the table finally started to eat quietly. When they were not talking, Ranbu looked much more obedient. As for the fact that he was not opposed to the port mafia, Chuuya was a little surprised.

After waking up, Ranbu did not ask to return to the Armed Detective Agency. He just sat quietly for a while and then made his request.

When he ordered his men around, he felt like he was the master of the building.

Mori Ougai looked at the photo provided by his men. The obvious candid camera angle clearly recorded the two familiar people in the camera.

It was his old acquaintance Fukuzawa Yukichi and the detective. The latter was still wearing a detective uniform, holding a large portion of crepe, and following the president.

"Chuuya, do you think there are two identical people in the world?" Mori Ogai handed the things in his hand to him. "They are more alike than twins. It's too strange."

After reading the information, Nakahara Chuuya was also a little surprised: "Two Ranbu?"

Their conversation did not avoid Ranpo, so after finishing, Mori Ogai deliberately looked at the latter. Ranpo held a fork in one hand and tilted his head to look at him: "As a deal to entertain me, I will tell you."

Mori Ou was a little surprised, and he showed an interested expression: "As a deal...Haha, that's a very good deal."

Luanbu put down his fork and put one hand on the chair. After one night, his injuries had completely healed, including the hand in plaster.

"Because it's a product of the laboratory." The black-haired young man said as if it was a matter of course, and his tone was very understated, "So it's just a fake."

Nakahara Chuuya was very surprised. He frowned and thought of something unpleasant: "Experimental product? Where did you get it from?"

“Laboratory.”

He grew up in the laboratory, and this is not a lie. But because of this, Mori Ogai's expression became serious. He stroked his chin with one hand and asked further: "Ranbu? Do you know what their purpose is in doing this?"

Mori Ogai only had one idea, that is, there is a force that is doing the clone thing in the dark. But why is it Edogawa Ranpo?

Some organizations with deep roots would capture people with special abilities for research. But if he guessed correctly, although Edogawa Ranpo had a smart mind, he was actually an ordinary person without special abilities.

Mori Ouwai vaguely smelled the scent of conspiracy, but his question was not answered. Ranbu raised the corners of his lips and smiled, "This is the other price, Doctor Mori."

That sly smile made Sen Ouwai startled, then he chuckled and responded: "Very interesting, then what do you need as a condition for the transaction?"

If it was really the detective from the detective agency, he would probably refuse to communicate from the beginning. The young detective is a person who hates evil and loves good. He is unwilling to even pretend to be someone he doesn't like.

Although the person in front of me also called himself Ranpo, he was obviously different from the detective, Edogawa Ranpo.

At this moment, he began to believe a little bit that the person in front of him was from the laboratory.

It's like they were carefully cultivated to be the opposite of Edogawa Ranpo. If the two of them stand together, it's like the opposition between good and evil.

Luanbu pondered for a moment, then turned his head and saw 005 who was very interested in food.

This guy was so unguarded that 005 didn't notice anything wrong while he and Moriowa were reaching a consensus.

"I want Dazai Osamu." Ranpo said, "I also want to recruit Chuuya."

"Huh?" Zhongyuan Zhongya didn't expect the topic to turn to himself. "Me? I'm very busy."

"Chuya-kun." Mori Ogai nodded with a smile, "Of course, you can, but Chuuya is one of the cadres of the Port Mafia after all, and his tasks are heavy."

In other words, what can you offer as a trade for Chuuya?

When the name Dazai Osamu was mentioned, 005 finally reacted belatedly. He licked his paw and asked confusedly: "Dazai Osamu? What do you want to do with him? You belong to the Port Mafia, and you can stay here if you want."

"Aren't you curious about the content of the script?" asked the deer ninja.

"What?" 005 was immediately confused. "What does it say?"

Shika-nin smiled, without mentioning the plot, but said with a hint of meaning: "In this world, a disaster that will destroy the world is about to happen."

005 did not suspect that Lu Ren was lying to him. He seemed to be asking himself, or questioning himself: "Is this really in the script?"

From the very beginning, it can be seen that 005 is not very clear about the content of the script. That script should not have been arranged by him.

Before suspecting this third party who had never revealed his true colors, Shika Ninja decided to make use of 005 a little.

According to the development of the last world, this world will probably experience some turmoil as well. This is the necessary "exciting" part of a complete story.

But even if not, he wouldn't mind giving it a push from behind.

"Then please ask the port mafia to help me find someone." Ranbu said.

He had no intention of using Chuuya as a helper at the beginning, but by making a request that was impossible to be agreed to at the beginning, the subsequent requests would be more easily accepted.

Mori Ougai naturally realized this, he sat down at the table, resting his chin with one hand: "Okay."

Smart people often talk very quickly. Soon, Zhong Yuanzhong, who was guarding the door, saw Luan Bu coming out with the cat in his arms. He touched his hat and asked, "Are you ready?"

"Let's go."

The leader's order was to send this mess to the detective agency after the conversation. But there seemed to be some concerns, which the leader also mentioned.

"Under special circumstances, Ranpo-kun can be brought back to the port."

Zhong Ye, who sacrificed his rest time, felt a little confused. He didn't know what kind of "deal" the leader had made with Ranbu. As an escort bodyguard, he felt unhappy when he thought about having contact with that guy next.

He walked in front, leading the way, and as they arrived at the busy street, the distance between them narrowed slightly.

"Why are you looking for Fukuzawa Yukichi? The Port Mafia and the Armed Detective Agency are currently in a peaceful period." 005 raised his head and asked, "Besides, Mori Ogai's promise was too straightforward. What was the reward you promised to give him afterwards?"

I walked around and looked at the nearby shops. When I saw some of the shops, some memories of the past came to my mind.

His special ability is very convenient. Even if he doesn't remember anything, he can still restore the past with some clues.

"I am not the only one who came to this world." Lu Ren lowered his head and said, he chuckled and mocked, "Are you really a system? Don't you realize it at all?"

He stayed at the port for one night, which was enough time for Moriou to investigate many things.

Mori Ogai had asked him cryptically if there were other "clones" in the laboratory. He must have investigated, and around the same time he appeared in this world, an "accident" also occurred in other parts of Yokohama.

In this case, the person who caused the commotion and seemed familiar to Mori Gugai was probably Mr. Fukuzawa. After all, he was very close to 005 at the time, so it was normal for him to be accidentally involved.

As soon as Lu Ren finished speaking, 005 became stiff as if petrified. He took a deep breath and said in disbelief: "How could this happen?"

005's surprised reaction confirmed his guess. Ranbu narrowed his eyes and became more and more interested in how the situation would develop next.

If it were Mr. Fukuzawa, I would definitely support him.

Just as I was thinking this, a hand pressed hard on my shoulder.

Chuuya's mouth twitched. After following him around in circles for a few times, he asked doubtfully but firmly, "You don't know how to get to the detective agency, do you?"

After a moment of silence, Ranpo pointed to a roadside stall and said, "Mr. Chuuya, I want crepes."

Nakahara Chuuya groaned, but he still suppressed his annoyance, and after paying the bill, he took the people to change the direction without complaint. After getting the crepe, Luanbu was obviously much more obedient, at least he didn't point and gesture when he was leading the way, saying "we went the wrong way".

The two people and the cat did not go to the detective agency because before they went to the detective agency, the contact person came towards them.

"Hey, Nakadashi."

Pedestrians on both sides of the street were busy with their own things, but with so many people coming and going, it was difficult for Zhongyuan Zhongye to take action.

"Shut up." Chuuya spoke first, interrupting Dazai before he could speak, "Don't talk nonsense, take the person away."

The two did not quarrel as they usually did when they met, because Dazai was busy looking at Ranpo. The man holding the crepe waved at him and said vaguely, "Hey, Dazai."

The "Luanbu" in front of him was very different from the Luanbu he knew.

"Goodbye, Chuuya." Ranpo took the initiative to stand next to Dazai Osamu, "The crepes are delicious, thank you Chuuya."

His originally wrinkled brows suddenly relaxed. Chuuya was originally a little annoyed, but now he felt a little embarrassed.

"Nothing..." Chuuya put on his hat, "I'll be leaving now."

What a kind-hearted Mr. Hat, Ranpo thought to himself. As soon as he turned around, he met Dazai Osamu's thoughtful gaze.

Unlike Mori Ogai, Dazai Osamu knew him better. Ranpo narrowed his eyes and met those eyes. The owner of the eyes bent down and leaned his face towards him.

As the face got closer, Ranpo suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly finished the crepe in his hand.

Dazai Osamu chuckled and put his hands in his pockets: "Let's go, Ranbu."