After carefully inspecting the second-hand TV sold to Jason in the afternoon, the boss of 'Rock Electric' had doubts on his face and his brows were furrowed.
As a qualified owner of second-hand electrical appliances, when he purchased this TV, he not only checked whether the various receipts were normal, but also carefully inspected the inside of the TV. There was absolutely no sign of aging from new, let alone signs of refurbishment.
.
As he and Jason said, this is an 80% new TV.
According to normal use, even if you watch it for 20 hours a day, it will not be a problem for three to five years.
In this regard, Boss Rock is quite confident.
After all, when he was young, he was a man who wanted to become a 'mechanic'.
but……
If it's broken, it's broken.
Even if he can't find anything wrong with it.
"I'll give you a new one."
Boss Rock said simply.
There is no denying it, let alone denying it. Rock, whose last dream place in life is a second-hand electrical appliance store, would not be so unbearable.
"This was my operational error..."
"Take this one back for me first, and I will bring you another one tomorrow."
Jason's principles made him explain subconsciously, but Boss Rock didn't give him this chance at all. He asked Hui Lijing to pick up the TV and walk downstairs.
"Oh my god!"
But the moment he opened the door, Boss Rock exclaimed.
Hui Lijing even raised the TV above her head and was about to throw it out.
Then, Jason held him down.
Outside the door, there was a person standing.
A man covered in blood.
Urashima!
Even though his face was covered in blood, Jason still recognized the other person as the police officer in the afternoon.
This is not something to be observed carefully.
Of course, it's just a matter of careful observation.
What's more important is habit.
I am used to identifying the 'corpse' in the blur of flesh and blood.
As a 'postman', Jason had to collect corpses for his 'colleagues' when he was in the 'City That Never Sleeps'.
The old man is still a bit humane at this point.
Although there will be no coffins, there will be no real cemetery.
But he will always be buried in peace.
Even if the corpses were mutilated in various ways, it was the same.
The lack of arms and legs is nothing to Jason. What is really damaged is the face, especially when he was involved in the melee and there was an explosion. This made Jason and others basically look for the body.
Luck is the main factor.
However, as time went by, I developed the ability to quickly identify the characteristics of corpses despite the blur of flesh and blood.
As for any tips?
Yes, there is.
That is to remember in advance the characteristics of the 'corpse' when it was alive.
After death, just compare.
The Urashima in front of us was no exception.
Jason remembered it at the first glance. The other person's hairline was M-shaped, slightly higher on the left side, had earlobes, and his skin was darker.
"What's wrong, Officer Urashima?"
Jason asked.
"Save, save..."
The young police officer didn't finish his sentence and just passed out.
However, before the opponent fell, Jason grabbed the back of the opponent's neck.
"Is there a medical kit?"
Jason asked Hui Lijing.
"have!"
The female boss put down the TV and ran downstairs.
Except for being shocked when she saw Urashima covered in blood, the female boss looked excited the rest of the time.
She smelled a 'case'!
finally!
Is the ordinary life coming to an end?
Very good!
Thinking like this, Hui Lijing became even faster.
So much so that when she rushed back with the medical kit, Jason had just placed Urashima on the sofa - the sofa was covered with a blanket that was originally placed next to the camp bed.
"I'll bandage it!"
Hui Lijing volunteered.
Jason didn't stop.
Looking at Hui Lijing who was bandaging Urashima, Jason frowned slightly.
It's not that the bandaging technique is wrong.
It's because of Urashima.
Urashima appeared here covered in blood, giving Jason more guesses.
First, something happened at Tongshou Temple.
Second, the police seem less reliable than imagined.
third……
Is this another 'bait'?
Since the opponent had made corresponding arrangements at Toshouji Temple and Ryousuke didn't even come out, even if Urashima stayed in the 'rear area', there was no possibility of escaping.
Unless the opponent lets Urashima go.
Why did you let Urashima go?
Isn’t it obvious enough that Urashima appears here?
The other party is here for him.
"How persistent!"
"Such persistence... Sure enough, did 'I' do anything?"
"Or does it matter to me?"
Jason stood there thinking.
Boss Rock on the side quietly pulled Jason's lapel and motioned for Jason to step aside.
"Be careful, this young man is following Ryosuke."
"Ryosuke provoked a lot of people, and many people wanted his life."
Boss Rock said softly.
With a little kindness and a little fear.
After a long period of accumulation, Boss Rock is destined to see more than Hui Lijing.
I also know better solutions.
"Call the police."
"If you have any difficulty, contact the police."
"Both of us call the police at the same time - at least the chance of bad luck will be smaller."
Boss Rock said.
Obviously, Boss Rock also saw the meaning behind Urashima's appearance here.
But he didn't want to get involved.
So, he asked two people to call the police.
Because, even if the other party has someone in the police, it is impossible to truly cover the sky with one hand.
"Um."
Jason nodded first.
Then, he shook his head again.
He very much agreed with Boss Rock’s proposal.
He will not attack rashly before he knows the enemy.
Especially when the other party has clearly laid a trap.
but……
When he smelled the 'food' smell on Urashima's body, his plan changed unconsciously.
Boss Rock looked at Jason's appearance, first stunned, and then sighed.
"Sure enough, you are also a cold-faced and kind-hearted guy!"
"Although it looks fierce, there is warmth in my heart... Just like a frog in a rice field, it looks ugly, but it is the guardian of that farmland."
Fierce and evil?
ugly?
frog?
Listening to Boss Rock's praise, Jason frowned.
He is just a little rougher, but where is the fierceness?
"I think you are too short, so you are looking at me from the wrong angle. When you grow to the same height as me and see me, you will realize how wrong you are."
Jason said seriously.
"Hahaha."
"Maybe."
"Old man, I guess I have no chance."
Boss Rock looked at Jason's serious look and couldn't help laughing.
"I'll deliver the TV tomorrow, and...be careful."
The last warning was gentle. Boss Rock picked up the TV and walked down the stairs slowly.
Jason closed the door and when he returned, Hui Lijing, who had bandaged Urashima, was standing there.
"I can confirm that what Boss Rock said is correct."
Hui Lijing, who is very tall, said seriously.
Jason lowered his head and looked at Hui Lijing, who was 20 centimeters or more lower than him, and chuckled.
"dwarf."
Hui Lijing was stunned.
This is the first time in her life that she has been called a dwarf.
Still with a contemptuous tone.
You know, she is called Hachisha-sama!
Subconsciously, Hui Lijing wanted to refute.
Just looking at Jason who was over 2 meters tall, Hui Lijing was a little unable to say anything unintentional when facing the reality.
Jason is really tall.
It's also true...it's so vicious.
"How is he?"
Jason asked.
"It's just a flesh wound."
"The attacker didn't really want to kill Urashima. He just kept causing wounds to him, making him feel pain, giving him maximum psychological pressure, and then expelled him here."
Jason glanced at Hui Lijing in surprise.
It was hard for him to imagine that Hui Lijing could have such powers of observation.
"You underestimate people!"
"I've hunted before too!"
"Let the hounds chase the rabbit, not only for the rabbit in your eyes, but also for the rabbit in the nest!"
Hui Lijing raised her head and said matter-of-factly.
Then, the female boss stood there and continued speaking impassionedly.
"But who would have thought that the barking of hunting dogs not only startled the rabbits in the 'rabbit nest', but also woke up the sleeping tigers. Now is the time for us to attack!"
With that said, Hui Lijing was about to take action.
But he was held down by Jason.
A broad palm pressed on her shoulder, making Hui Lijing unable to move.
"What are you going to do?"
"Go to Tongshou Temple!"
Facing Jason's question, Hui Lijing said directly.
"Don't you need to ask more?"
"Ask what?"
"Urashima is already unconscious. We are rescuing people like putting out fires... Hey, Urashima, when did you wake up?"
Halfway through Hui Lijing's words, she was interrupted by a cough.
"Just now."
"Thanks."
The young man answered, and then solemnly thanked Hui Lijing.
Then, the young man looked at Jason.
"Please save Ryosuke-senpai!"
As he spoke, the young man knelt down in front of Jason.
…
Time passes minute by minute.
As the half-hour appointment with Ryosuke-senpai got closer, Urashima couldn't help but become nervous.
This is not his first mission.
Although he is very young, he has already had two years of police experience since he was assigned to the police station after graduating from college.
Even though he was called a rookie by Ryousuke.
But it is much better than when he just graduated. Especially after being qualified to appear on the scene a month ago and studying with Ryosuke, Urashima thinks that he is growing rapidly.
But the tension he felt now was telling him that he was still far away.
I couldn't help but raise my hand and grab my collar.
Urashima's eyes were fixed on the gate of Toshouji Temple.
28 points.
29 points.
30 minutes.
When the agreed half hour arrived, Urashima picked up the car's police radio without hesitation and prepared to contact the bureau.
But just when he picked up the police radio's walkie-talkie——
Whoosh!
A strong wind blew past my ears.
The cord of the walkie talkie in my hand was cut off.
Not only was there a line on the walkie-talkie, but there was also a cut on his cheek.
It looked like it had been cut with a knife.
But there was nothing in front of him.
Not to mention the knife.
besides!
wind!
The windows of the car are closed, where is the wind coming from?
Urashima was still thinking when the sound of wind came to his ears again.
Whoosh whoosh!
Then comes the pain.
His arms and shoulders were stabbed repeatedly by invisible sharp blades, and blood flowed out.
Before he could scream, a huge force hit him.
Bang!
Urashima rolled out of the car and fell to the ground.
Then, it was like someone was kicking him.
Urashima felt a strong force appear in his waist and abdomen.
Bang!
There was another muffled sound, Urashima rolled several times, and a thin voice came from his ears——
"Ryosuke is in our hands!"
"If you want to keep him alive, let Jason come to Tongshou Temple!"
"remember!"
"It's just Jason!"
"If anyone else..."
"Just wait to collect Ryosuke's body!"
The sound came and went away just as quickly.
When Urashima got up from the ground, he couldn't see anything.
Although at first, he saw nothing.
"You never saw your attacker from the beginning to the end?"
Huili Jing looked at Urashima in surprise.
Faced with this surprise, Urashima was very ashamed.
He lowered his head and shook his head.
Then, he said with absolute certainty.
"No."
"He seems invisible."
Hearing such words, Hui Lijing sneered.
"Where are there invisible people in the world? Even if there are, they are just some tricks we don't know!"
"I'm telling you, next time bring a bag of lime and slap him in the face preemptively."
"But I'm a police officer."
"Can't the police bring lime?"
Facing Hui Lijing's rhetorical question, Urashima was speechless.
Lime is not something to be strictly controlled, and registration is not required to purchase it.
Easier than buying a kitchen knife.
Moreover, the effect seems to be very good.
How about... buy some self-defense?
Urashima was inexplicably moved.
Jason looked at Urashima, lost in thought.
"Let me go by name."
“I can’t wait more than I thought!”
"Is it because of time, or because..."
Jason almost instinctively thought of the contents of his notebook.
He will never forget that he traveled across the ocean to get here.
Not a native born and raised local.
Moreover, the reason why he came here was to avoid the 'pursuit' and find the 'truth'.
Does the 'truth' have anything to do with everything in front of you?
Has the 'hunt' really stopped?
seem……
The planner in front of him knew a little more than he thought.
Thinking of this, Jason didn't stop any longer.
He turned around and walked towards his desk, took out the mask and machete from the cabinet, put them into the backpack beside him, and walked straight towards the door.
Hui Lijing, who was standing quietly and watching Jason think, immediately shouted when she saw Jason taking action.
"Wait for me!"
After shouting, everyone chased after him.
"I'll go too!"
Urashima said this and stood up.
But as soon as he stood up, the pain in his waist and abdomen made him fall down on the sofa again.
After waiting for a long time, Urashima finally came back to his senses.
When he stood up again and walked out, the figures of Jason and Hui Lijing had long disappeared.
Standing there blankly, the young man couldn't help but sigh.
"Are you lamenting that you are useless?"
The rock boss holding the lunch box walked up the stairs.
"It's okay. You just feel like a loser now. In a few years..."
"What will happen in a few years?"
Urashima looked at the old man in front of him, expecting the old man to use his words to encourage him.
"You'll get used to it in a few years."
The old man said it naturally and handed the lunch box to the young man naturally.
"Try my handiwork."
After saying that, he handed the lunch box to the young man.
"Thanks."
The young man who was knocked unconscious by Boss Rock's poisonous chicken soup said stupidly. Then, when he raised his head, he realized that Boss Rock was looking into the distance.
There, the last rays of the setting sun are about to disappear.
At this moment, the end of dusk.
"It's getting dark, don't run around."
"Wait for Jason and Hui Lijing to come back."
Boss Rock said as he pushed the young man back into the room.
Then, everyone quickly rushed back to the store and locked the door.
And at this moment, the street horn sounded——
The sky is red with sunset glow.
The sun goes down and everyone goes home hand in hand.
After the children come home, the bird will dream.
A bright moon rises in the sky, and the stars twinkle.
…
In a crisp voice.
A series of bright or dark shadows began to appear.
They are bathed in a bloody sunset.
Laughing wildly.
But in the eyes of ordinary people, it is just a rumor.
