Damn it... I can't forget it! I'm FBI agent Shuichi Akai... I'm the wolf who wants to destroy this organization!
He repeated these words in his mind over and over again, fighting against his gradually dulling mind. Everything became blurry and light, as if he was wandering in an illusory land.
His pupils expanded and contracted, the trembling of his body slowly stopped, but the silent recitation in his mind was slowed down. In the blink of an eye with trembling eyelashes, he seemed to have forgotten what he had repeated last time.
Akai Shuichi's expression became confused and blank.
What is it that I can’t forget…?
Who am I? What am I supposed to do?
Shuichi Akai tried hard to search his mind for what he still remembered. The fragments of memory that flashed by told him that he was the leader of the organization, a loyal and capable executor, and someone who was willing to give everything, even his life, for that gentleman.
But deep inside him, something else was surging and rolling, making him want to vomit.
Reason, emotion, and the pain in his body that had not completely subsided pulled at him. The ace agent's mind was unable to concentrate on analysis at the moment. His vision was blurred and he could only vaguely see the figure in front of him.
Jiang Lai half squatted down and looked at the long-haired man in front of him.
The struggle and coldness in Akai Hideichi's eyes were gradually disappearing, as if they were gently brushed by a pair of invisible hands——
Erase his pain and also erase his sharpness.
The dark green color, like a flame, gradually darkened.
Although Jiang Lai, who was watching, did not experience it personally, he seemed to be able to feel Akai Shuichi's struggle and pain. He pursed his lips and his warm brown hair drooped.
Kurosawa Akira beside him had a calm expression. He looked at Jiang Lai as if he could sense something and asked, "What's wrong? Do you think this scene is a bit cruel?"
"Ah..." Jiang Lai didn't know how to respond.
"However, this is just the tip of the iceberg." Kurosawa Akira turned his gray eyes to the front again, and his voice was childish and calm, "Learning to endure pain is a compulsory course."
Shuichi Akai is already unconscious now, so the silver-haired boy doesn't care what he talks about in front of him, since the other party won't hear it anyway.
"..." Jiang Lai was silent for two seconds, then spoke softly, "Xiao Zhao must have had a hard time in the past."
"Huh?" Kurosawa Akira was slightly stunned.
"Come to think of it, I haven't taken you to an amusement park yet!" Jiang Lai smiled and suddenly changed the subject. He raised his arm and naturally embraced the young boy, "I'll take you to the amusement park next weekend - a carousel or something like that, and I can also reluctantly accompany you~"
"..." Kurosawa Akira's consciousness was a little stiff as he was hugged, but he did not raise his hand to push the other person away. He paused and said in a muffled voice, "...I still want to ride the roller coaster."
"Hey! Is it so exciting?! You shouldn't be allowed to do that at your age." Jiang Lai responded in surprise, revealing a somewhat distressed look, and then he had an idea and knocked his right palm with his left hand, "Got it, I can experience it with VR or 4D movies!"
"Okay." Kurosawa Akira tilted his head, "Then you have to play with me in the future."
"Haha, good! Then Xiaozhao must grow up quickly~" Jiang Lai rubbed the boy's head, deliberately avoiding the silver wolf ear hair accessories, and said with a smile.
"I will." He blinked his grey eyes, like some kind of gemstone. "I will grow up."
Jiang Lai's eyes fell on Akai Shuichi again. His breathing gradually became steady, and his body was no longer shaking with pain, but he still had no strength. His olive green eyes were half-closed and seemed unfocused.
Jiang Lai waved tentatively in front of him: "Hello? Comrade? Are you okay?"
“……”The other party did not respond.
Jiang Lai looked worried: "Can I use psychological suggestion in this state?"
Kurosawa Akira stared at the long-haired man. "It works best when your consciousness is half-blurred, but this kind of complete confusion is an overload state, and the brain is easily blocked by all suggestions."
"Ah..." Jiang Lai was silent for two seconds, "Should I wait for him to wake up? What will he be like if he wakes up? No, he won't give me a hint yet, so why not kill me first!"
Black Akai is very scary! And he is in good health now!
Although it will take some time for him to fully recover, at least now he is no longer constrained by the pain and his mental strength can certainly be highly concentrated!
Jiang Lai is now not sure who will win or lose if he fights with him again.
"Based on previous experience, his memory of the struggle before he took the medicine should be half-fuzzy." Kurosawa Akira smiled, "Then Brother Jiang Lai, you can give full play to your own advantages."
Jiang Lai: “What?”
What are my advantages, acting...?
But it's really hard to fool the FBI. Pretending to be a passerby is definitely not an option. If I'm not in a clear position, they will definitely remember that I was there. And it will take time to clean up the murder-like scene...
Jiang Lai stroked his chin and asked tentatively, "By the way, Xiao Zhao, can you make him think that I'm a good person, or a companion or something like that?"
Kurosawa Akira shook his head. "Unlike short-term instructions, suggestion is the most difficult for long-term things like memory. If his willpower is very strong and he doesn't have this idea in his subconscious, then basically suggestion is very inefficient or even ineffective."
Well... it seems to be similar to what I analyzed at that time. Jiang Lai thought to himself. His psychological suggestion ability is limited.
——It can only influence, but not change a person.
From this point of view, the brainwashing technology of the organization seems to be very powerful! They can actually control Shuichi Akai and force him to change his position!
Jiang Lai was shocked. In addition to researching immortality and resurrection, this new series of organizations has also focused on developing memory-related businesses!
If everyone does this, then all the real and fake wines in the organization will become loyal dogs——
"It's not that easy." Although Jiang Lai didn't say anything, Kurosawa Akira could roughly guess what he was thinking based on his expression. "It's very difficult to tamper with memory, and the success rate is extremely low."
"Ah...that's it." Jiang Lai let out a breath.
It seems to be very rare...so it is not usually used and cannot be abused. It is only used on specific people who are worthy and need brainwashing. For example, the FBI's ace Akai Shuichi.
"So Jiang Lai, you have to be careful too." Kurosawa Akira's grey eyes swept over the black-haired young man, "No matter what you do, don't let the organization find out before you are fully grown."
"Otherwise...either go to hell," Kurosawa Akira retracted his gaze and said with his head tilted slightly, "or be like this FBI man - brainwashed into being that man's dog."
“…”
"But the latter is easier to handle." Kurosawa Akira chuckled, "...because you still have me." He glanced at her with his iron-gray eyes.
"Yes, thanks to Xiao Zhao." Jiang Lai smiled and complimented, "I am really super lucky."
Jiang Lai: We are just kids! We just need more praise and recognition! (thumbs-up.jpg)
The black-haired young man looked at Akai Shuichi. Although he was still unconscious, he no longer had the blank expression he had just now. Jiang Lai tilted his head and said, "Is this okay?"
"Almost." Kurosawa Akira nodded. He took two steps forward, but was stopped by Jiang Lai again.
"Wait, wait!" Jiang Lai suddenly seemed to remember something and raised his hand to stop them, "Xiao Zhao, please move back a little. I'll take a few photos first."
"?" Kurosawa Akira was stunned, but still obediently took a few steps back.
Jiang Lai took out his cell phone and took several photos of the semi-conscious Akai Shuichi, who still had blood on the corners of his mouth and looked dazed and a little wolfish, from far and near.
Kurosawa Akira: "...Brother Jiang Lai?"
"Okay, you go on, Xiao Zhao." Jiang Lai raised his head and smiled, making an OK gesture, "I decided to let the FBI pay for it, otherwise I will be at a great loss!"
Since the other party does not consider himself a good person, there is no need for good people to do good things without asking for rewards (bushi)!
FBI pays! !
...In fact, Jiang Lai was mainly considering the acting and dialogue that would take place later. Pure kindness is the easiest thing to be suspicious of for those who walk the line between right and wrong, while things involving interests are more credible.
Jiang Lai: And I can make some small change by the way. Who doesn’t love small change?
So he started editing the email with a smile.
"..." Kurosawa Akira paused for a second and said with a smile, "Okay, what's most important is that Brother Jiang Lai is happy."
The silver-haired boy turned to Akai Shuichi who was sitting against the wall, his expression became calm again. He took a few steps forward and grabbed the other's collar, looking at Akai Shuichi who was half unconscious and half awake at the moment, looking down at the grayness with a few strands of cold dark green in the confusion.
[Recall your true identity.]
Kurosawa Akira's voice was indifferent, like the cold and clear water in Tianchi Lake.
[Remember your responsibility.]
[And your mission.]
Jiang Lai paused after hearing the last two sentences, raised his head and looked at Akai Shuichi, whose eyes widened slightly. The other party jumped out of his comfort zone again, struggling consciously to awaken his true self.
Like a beast trapped in a cage, he used all his strength to struggle free from the chains that were embedded in his flesh.
——Persevere in the face of difficulties, for the sake of free souls.
Kurosawa Akira stood up, thought for a moment, and walked in front of Akai, who was struggling with his consciousness, and added softly:
[Try to find another way.]
The young boy's long silver hair drooped down as he spoke to Akai Shuichi with a subtle hint of consciousness.
Jiang Lai on the other side had already lowered his head. At this moment, he was editing the email just received, using his hacking skills to turn the email address into a mess of gibberish.
【To the FBI:
To save your dying super-large wild cat, please pay the medical fee of USD××× to this account "Account", and then the next step of treatment will be initiated. (Attached picture 1.jpg) (Attached picture 2.jpg)
——The very kind Mr. Wool Puller】
The bank account was created by Jiang Lai using a fictitious identity, so it would not be discovered. The target of the message was teacher Judy. Although Jiang Lai did not know Judy at school, he had seen her mobile phone and email address in the address book of all teachers and had written it down.
As for my own identity...
Jiang Lai used this "Very Kind Mr. Wool Pulling" account to send a message to his regular mailbox and tampered with the time.
——Just treat him as a temporary assistant to this wool-pulling gentleman, a young man who comes here for the reward and has only had some exposure to the gray industry. Jiang Lai raised the corners of his lips.