Chapter 27 Jason: Someone gave me an invitation to participate that I couldn't refuse
Is it a coincidence?
Most likely not.
It should be arranged artificially.
But...why would the other party do this?
kill?
The 'Curse Video Tape' is indeed a weapon for killing people. It can even be said to be murderous and invisible. Even if an ordinary 'mysterious side' person encounters it accidentally, they will most likely be killed.
However, the 'Curse Video' also has various limitations.
Not to mention anything else, the fact that you have to see the ‘picture’ makes people feel helpless.
Unless they are killing their friends like Tetsuya Shimura, and these friends are also very interested in "weird stories", "urban legends" and the like, but they are not true "mysterious" people.
And the person who ‘gave’ Shimura Tetsuya’s ‘cursed video tape’ must be a person on the ‘mysterious side’.
The person the other party wants to kill will naturally be someone on the 'mysterious side'.
But is this useful?
Isn’t it a bit costly?
What if the person you want to kill is an ordinary person?
That would be even more unnecessary.
It is no more difficult for people on the "mysterious side" to kill ordinary people than it is for ordinary people to crush an ant.
"Why?"
"In addition to the death of more ordinary people, this will also lead to the death of more people?"
"Collect souls?"
"Creating panic?"
Jason's brows wrinkled slightly, but his eyes lit up.
He seemed to have figured out what the other party wanted to do.
However, some information is needed to support it.
And the old monk from Tongshou Temple is a very good choice.
But that was later.
Now?
Jason looked at the 'curse videotape' in his hand, opened his mouth and ate it.
Click, click.
crisp.
Slightly salty.
A bit like seaweed.
[Eating the ‘cursed video tape’ (copy)]
[Physical strength, energy, and injuries have been greatly restored!]
[Satiety +30]
【Satiety: 749】
…
"Copy, 30 points of satiety?"
"good!"
Jason commented like this, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.
One copy has 30 satiety points.
How many genuine ones are there?
Will you be excited about eating?
besides!
How many copies will there be?
Jason couldn't help but feel happy when he thought about the existence of these foods.
At this time, Hui Lijing, who called the police, returned.
Also returning together were Ryousuke and Urashima.
"Sir Jason."
"Jie...ahshee!"
The young police officer Urashima was pretty normal, but Ryosuke seemed a little unwell. There was an abnormal sound when he exhaled from his nose, his words were garbled, and he sneezed as soon as he opened his mouth.
There should be no doubt that I have a cold?
Is the mountain breeze so cold?
Jason thought.
While Ryosuke wiped his nose with a handkerchief, he looked at Jason and Hui Lijing who took a step back with a little embarrassment.
"Feel sorry."
The middle-aged police officer apologized for sneezing.
"Officer Ryousuke caught a cold in the mountains last night. When I arrived, he was squatting on the side of the road and almost curled up..."
"Okay, shut up."
"Speaking of business."
Ryousuke interrupted his assistant.
Doesn't he want to lose face?
For the self-esteem and honor in my heart, I chose to leave directly, and then... I caught a cold.
Although it is not a good thing to say this, the feeling given to him is that his dignity and honor are not as good as a cold.
This was a bit unacceptable to Ryosuke.
Even if this is true.
Sure enough, a middle-aged man’s life is worse than that of a dog?
Ryousuke muttered to himself, and then took the miniature recorder handed over by Hui Lijing.
"The evidence is all here."
"You can listen"
Hui Lijing said.
Ryosuke immediately pressed the play button.
Immediately, Shimura Tetsuya's words were played.
"What a bastard!"
"He actually killed his own friend!"
The young Urashima cursed, lowered his head and looked at the unconscious Shimura Tetsuya, and wanted to give him a kick to relieve his anger, but when he thought of his identity as a police officer, Urashima held it back.
"The blaming guy."
Ryousuke commented lightly.
Over the years of being a police officer, Ryousuke has met too many people who think they are extraordinary, or who are unrecognized and go to extremes.
Tetsuya Shimura is not the first, and he will definitely not be the last.
However, Tetsuya Shimura is a bit special.
This bastard doesn't think he's extraordinary.
Rather, it is truly ‘extraordinary’.
"Does he have similar special abilities?"
Ryousuke asked Jason.
"Um."
"Similar to the ability to read and write."
"Most of the time it is useless, but if there are some props as support, it will become extremely troublesome."
Jason nodded and explained.
"Where's the 'Curse Tape'?"
Ryousuke's expression was solemn.
As a senior police officer, he is very aware of the consequences if similar things are spread on the market.
If you are not careful, it will be a disaster.
"I 'purified' it."
Jason said this.
"Purified?"
"That's fine."
Ryousuke breathed a sigh of relief.
Leave professional matters to professionals.
Ryousuke has known this statement ten years ago and has always believed in it.
Therefore, although he was heavily in debt, he was still alive.
"Jason, I have something to tell you."
Ryousuke lowered his voice and said.
"good."
Jason didn't refuse.
Moreover, I guessed what probably happened.
Ryousuke came into contact with a "mysterious side" world that he had never been exposed to before. As an official himself, the official would naturally make arrangements.
In fact, this is also true.
"After I returned to the police station this morning, I was promoted from Search Section 1 to Search Section 0, and I started copying some cases that ordinary police officers could not handle - they thought I had the ability to handle such things."
"Moreover, giving me the title of police department is a breakthrough in the 'inherent circle'."
Ryosuke smiled mockingly.
Then, the police officer's smile became inexplicably weird.
That's a sneer.
Also mixed with sadness.
"I used to work hard to be promoted to the police department, but the police department is my limit. There is a high probability that I will become a police officer when I retire, but in the meantime? It is impossible."
"After all, I am different from a top student like Urashima."
"And now?"
"I achieved it easily."
"But I didn't feel joy."
Saying that, Ryosuke lowered his head.
"You are being hypocritical!"
Jason commented.
"Um?"
Ryosuke looked at Jason suspiciously.
He never expected Jason to comfort him, he just instinctively wanted to find someone to vent his emotions.
The people around me are inappropriate.
Urashima?
Although he is a nice person, there are some things that he is destined not to let Urashima know.
"Do you think that if you don't work hard on your own, it won't be achieved in the true sense?"
"Do you think that it is impossible to get recognition for doing this, and that it is as unbearable as those rice bugs in your heart?"
"But have you ever thought that everything that happened yesterday was all you fought for with your life?"
"Don't tell me you faked the gunshot wound on your arm."
"It's so hypocritical."
Jason commented again.
Ryosuke wanted to retort, but when he opened his mouth, nothing came out.
Because what Jason said is true.
How should he retort?
Looking at Ryosuke's appearance, Jason's lips curled up.
When he met Ryosuke for the first time, Jason could clearly feel that he had an aura similar to that of the residents of the 'City That Never Sleeps'. Simply put, this guy was probably not a good person.
But through contact, Jason can be sure that Ryosuke is a very principled person.
In other words, the other person's aura similar to that of the residents of the 'Sleepless City' is emitted for certain specific groups of people.
For example: criminal.
There is no doubt that such a person is upright.
is a good person.
They can be regarded as more trusted acquaintances.
Therefore, Jason didn't mind spending a few more words with the other party.
It’s definitely not because the other party invited you to dinner just because you met for the first time.
"Speaking of business."
"Do you remember Iwashita?"
"That desperado, I personally arrested him back then, and then he ran away during the escort process - I can't imagine how a bastard with 20 kilograms of shackles killed the escort, and then searched for him with more than 500 police officers.
No chance of escape."
When Ryousuke said this, he gritted his teeth.
Iwashita is dead.
But things are far from over.
Jason quickly understood what Ryosuke meant.
"You mean there's a mole?"
Jason asked.
"Um."
"When I investigated afterwards, I encountered layers of resistance, and I was almost framed as Iwashita's accomplice."
"If something like this happened, can I just pretend that nothing happened - I hope to continue the investigation to search for Zero's identity, and then I need your help."
Ryosuke shrugged, looking like he couldn't bear the slander.
However, Jason could see that when Ryosuke said the slander, his eyes could not help but glance at the steamy Urashima in the distance.
I can't bear to be slandered.
Clearly he was worried that young people like Urashima would be harmed similarly.
What a middle-aged man who doesn’t mean what he says!
Jason sighed in his heart.
The older a person gets, the less able they are to express their true feelings.
When I was a child, I would say what I wanted.
But as I get older, even if I want it again, I will hold back.
Because, this is growing up.
Some people also say that he has matured.
But, is this really the case?
For example, two people who obviously love each other very much, but neither of them can tell each other that I love you, have they really grown up? Are they really mature?
Not really.
It's just a matter of saving face.
I just don’t want to bow my head first.
In other words, I just want to win.
Restraint in life is not about winning or losing, it is about giving in to each other, being considerate, and being tolerant.
Think about it as a child, why are everyone so innocent?
Because, my parents are tolerant!
Parents give us the right to be innocent!
At this time, Jason saw a feeling similar to that of an old father in the way Ryosuke looked at Urashima.
"Can."
"However, I like equivalent swaps."
"If you encounter any strange case, please contact me - by entrustment, depending on the situation."
Jason nodded.
"Of course, this is the responsibility of Lesson Zero."
"When I became an agent of Section Zero, you have become my special contact person. I will contact you when I encounter things that cannot be solved conventionally."
"Also, why don't you ask me if I need any help?"
Ryousuke looked at Jason curiously.
He never knew Jason trusted him so much.
As for equivalent exchange?
In Ryosuke's opinion, this is not an exchange of equal value at all.
Because this itself is his responsibility.
"It's nothing more than cover."
Jason said and waved his hand, no longer paying attention to Ryousuke, and strode towards the ground.
Looking at Jason's back, Ryosuke shrugged again.
However, this time it is not helpless.
It's a habit.
Encountering good habits.
"This guy."
After Ryousuke muttered something, he stepped forward and grabbed Shimura Tetsuya.
"Look at that Sato."
"Contact other people and ask them to temporarily block the scene."
Ryousuke ordered Urashima.
"Yes, sir."
Urashima saluted.
…
After passing through the police cordon, Jason and Hui Lijing returned to the car.
Looking at the sun that had just turned west, Jason couldn't help but ask.
"Is there any food court or snack street nearby?"
The time agreed with the old monk Tongshou Temple was in the evening.
There is still quite a bit of time at this point.
Jason believes that this time must be used.
"certainly."
"I'll lead the way."
Hui Lijing nodded with considerable interest on her face.
The female detective who has dreamed of being a barista since childhood is naturally not averse to food. Moreover, she just completed a commission, so naturally she wanted to treat herself well.
"The commission is completed."
"The commission money will be delivered to the White Bear Cafe within three days."
"The total is 2,000 yuan. According to the previous distribution ratio, Jason you get 1,800 yuan and I get 200 yuan."
"So, we try to keep our food expenses within this range."
Hui Lijing had witnessed Jason's appetite.
She didn't dare to say words like treat her.
She doesn't want to go bankrupt yet.
As for using the money Huilixiang left?
She didn't want to do it either.
Let’s leave that money to Hui Lixiang!
What if something happens to that guy and he needs money urgently?
When you have dinner in the evening, be sure to ask the old monk Tongshou Temple if he knows the whereabouts of that guy.
"Can."
Jason did not object to Hui Lijing's proposal.
With limited money, it is his dream to taste unlimited food.
When money is not enough?
Naturally, we have to save money.
However, this kind of commission is quite generous.
It was beyond his expectation.
"In addition to the client, some detectives will also invest some funds in such a commission - most of them are not short of money, but everyone is very curious."
"If it was an ordinary case, they would have already swarmed here."
Seeing Jason's confusion, Hui Lijing explained.
Then, the female detective started the car.
"Let's go to the snack street!"
Hui Lijing stepped on the accelerator.
The car drove smoothly onto the road, and then started to accelerate.
The snack street is quite far away from the school where the case occurred.
After half an hour, Jason and Hui Lijing arrived at their destination.
‘Good food’!
A huge signboard filled with colorful lights stands at the entrance of the snack street.
The waiters in many stores hand out leaflets for each store.
For such promotional leaflets, Jason never refuses them.
He took them one by one and looked at them carefully.
It's not a choice.
No food is allowed to be left out.
He is just going to choose which food to start with.
And at this moment——
"Hello, sir, do you want to participate in the Big Eater Competition?"
