He died in a small alley less than three blocks away from the restaurant.
The floor is stained and dirty water flows across it.
The neat suit pants have long been stained.
One of the two shoes is still on the foot, and the other one fell several meters away.
The corpse comes into view in a sitting position.
He was leaning against the dirty wall, with his eyes wide open and his mouth wide open. He seemed to have something to say, but in the end his throat was slit.
The trachea and neck were completely cut open.
However, the real fatal wound was the sword in the chest.
The long sword pierced the heart, and the sword wielder turned his wrist, completely breaking Sato's heart.
Moreover, just in case, the opponent also struck another blow on Sato's right chest.
The person who takes action is a good swordsman.
Not only is he good at surprise attacks, he is also very fast with his sword.
At the same time, he was determined and would not give Sato any chance of survival.
So much so that Sato was killed without even reacting.
only……
Why does Sato come here?
Jason squatted there, examining Sato's body, thinking in his mind.
Then, Jason looked out the alley.
It was already evening at this time, and the last afterglow of the setting sun was shining on the street. Pedestrians on the street looked at this place from a distance, whispering to each other, some were afraid, and some were excited.
Not far away is the busy traffic of a shopping mall.
In fact, it is precisely because of this shopping mall that there are so many people here.
Especially during the evening rush hour, the flow is endless.
Sato was thrown out of the restaurant.
You will definitely be angry.
There is a high probability that he will move forward while cursing in his heart.
If you follow the flow of people, you will end up here unconsciously.
Then when he realizes it, he will stop.
Or turn around and leave.
Or enter the mall.
It is impossible to enter this remote alley.
unless……
"He was invited here."
"Or maybe I was attracted here by someone."
After Jason quickly came to a preliminary conclusion, he stood up and walked towards Ryosuke and Urashima.
The middle-aged detective is re-reviewing the scene based on his experience.
The young police officer had just finished questioning the passers-by around him.
"What did you find?"
Jason asked.
"No."
"Sato walked here by himself and was killed."
"No one saw the whole thing."
The young police officer said distressedly.
It's really difficult to solve a murder case like this if there are no witnesses.
Although there are surveillance cameras on the street, the surveillance angles cannot cover everything, especially this alley, which is a blind spot.
"Where are you Ryousuke?"
Jason continued to ask.
"Sato must have been invited here!"
Ryosuke said with great certainty.
"How do you know?"
Onodera, who was following along, looked at Ryosuke curiously.
The blooming garden trees nearby also cast curious glances.
"time!"
“Time to get here from the restaurant!”
"It took a total of 25 minutes from Sato to leave and report to Urashima. I just walked it all over again - an adult can get here in that time only by walking quickly and not turning."
"So, after leaving the restaurant, Sato came straight here with purpose."
Ryousuke raised a finger and said his answer.
"So that's it."
Onodera murmured to himself.
Then, this man noticed that the people around him were looking at him with strange eyes.
Immediately, this person guessed why.
Ryosuke is an experienced policeman.
Him? too.
At least that's what it says on the resume.
However, the on-site reaction was more than a little different from Ryousuke's.
This made Onodera feel a little panicked.
You know, this is a special period: he has just joined Jason's camp? It is exactly when he urgently needs to perform? If he performs badly at this time? You can imagine the consequences.
Sitting on the bench is the best result.
There is a high probability that they will be abandoned.
After all, there is no need for people who have no value to stay.
In his previous life, Onodera experienced days like this.
He subconsciously thought? It was the same at this moment.
Therefore, Onodera was sweating on his forehead.
But suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration.
The panic is gone.
The rest? Just smile.
He first looked around at everyone, and then he set his sights on Jason, talking casually.
"People have shortcomings and strengths."
"Some people are good at it and some are not good at it."
"Ryosuke is good at on-site inspections? What I'm good at is... news!"
Speaking of which? Onodera paused deliberately.
Then, the man gestured to go aside and talk to Jason alone.
Jason did not refuse.
He wanted to see what news there was about Onodera.
Of course, Jason didn't walk over alone.
Ryousuke came with us.
Jason knew very well that he didn't know much about the world in front of him. Some secret information? Or even common sense? Far less than Ryosuke and Hanakainju.
So? He needs someone to advise him.
As for the flowering garden trees?
The young onmyoji consciously stayed where he was.
Everyone has a private space.
He has.
Jason has it too.
Even if they are good friends, it is difficult to share.
Moreover, he didn't want Jason to be in trouble.
After all? When we first met, there was still a misunderstanding between the two parties.
Thinking of this, Huakaiyuanshu couldn't help but think in his heart.
Bastard, Qing.
Why is it so lucky?
I actually met a partner like Jason.
Seeing the flowers blooming and the trees in the courtyard consciously staying where they were, Jason couldn't help but nodded in his heart.
Sure enough, no matter how bad a person who likes milk tea is, how bad can he be?
Suddenly, Jason's favorable impression of the blooming tree in the garden became even more favorable again.
Previous good feelings?
It was definitely not because the other party invited him to drink milk tea and gave him the three delicious 'foods' and the extremely tempting 'food' that he had on hand.
Onodera walked in front, followed by Jason and Ryosuke.
When he reached the depths of the alley, Onodera mysteriously took out a crumpled note from his pocket.
"Sir, look."
Onodera said in a low voice.
telephone number?
Jason frowned and looked at Onodera.
"Someone contacted me in advance!"
Onodera immediately told what happened before.
Of course, he hid his help to Ryosuke.
It has no other meaning.
I just simply don’t want to say it.
He helped Ryosuke just to repay his kindness.
To repay a favor is to repay a favor, it is too hypocritical to say it.
Huh, he can't do it.
"You suspect they did it?"
After listening to Onodera's story, Jason asked directly.
"Most likely!"
"'Hua Ying' is not a little sheep. Even if she wants to take action, she is still someone who has the right to do it."
“And ‘limited’ limits the choices!”
"To put it simply, even if it is not this group of people, once we confirm it, the rest will be the answer."
Onodera said with great certainty.
Jason didn't object.
Ryousuke also nodded.
They already know most about the situation of 'Hanazakura', including the introduction of the blooming tree in the courtyard.
According to Hanakain Shu, the situation in front of us is just like Onodera's analysis, and it is the most likely.
"Do you need me to call right now?"
Onodera asked Jason.
"There's no rush."
"Find someone to investigate first."
"Use your normal means."
Jason emphasized.
Onodera's eyes immediately lit up, he guessed what Jason meant.
It is more suitable to lure the snake out of its hole than just waiting for the rabbit to meet you after talking on the phone!
"clear."
"I'll make arrangements right away."
"Sir, I will report to you as soon as there is any situation!"
Saying these words, Onodera left quickly.
"What are we going to do?"
It wasn't until Onodera's back disappeared that Ryosuke asked.
"You deal with your duties and try your best to 'get' credit."
Jason reminded Ryosuke.
"You mean?"
Ryosuke looked at Jason in surprise.
"Your mission is to get close to me. Naturally, you will get some things from me that ordinary people don't know - but these things are not secrets to the top management of 'Hana Sakura'."
"But this is still your real contribution."
"They allow you to continue to be strong."
"And me?"
"I'm also very interested in the potion that strengthens the body."
Jason smiled and said very frankly.
He did not hide his interest in those potions.
In other words, Jason is extremely interested in this combination of technology and mystery.
It would be great if you could taste it.
"I understand."
"Such a report will make me even more trusted by the senior management of 'Hazakura'."
"Even if I get another potion, it won't be difficult."
Ryosuke nodded.
"Well, I'll leave this to you."
"Onodera still needs help."
"I'll go help him."
Jason said and strode away.
Unlike Ryousuke who is already on the right track.
Everything is unknown at Onodera.
Someone needs to 'watch' it from time to time.
Of course, this candidate is not him.
Compared to him, Huakaiyuanqing is the most appropriate place.
Not only are there more people, but they are also more professional.
However, before that, Jason said goodbye to the blooming garden tree——
"Thank you for the milk tea."
Jason said sincerely.
Perhaps compared to other foods, the flowers blooming in the garden are nothing here.
But in terms of milk tea, the milk tea prepared by Huakai Yuanshu is the most delicious that Jason has ever tasted.
"Shall we continue next time?"
Huakaiyuanshu asked with a smile.
"certainly!"
"You know where to find me!"
Jason nodded immediately.
"Well, see you later!"
The flowers blooming on the courtyard trees waved their hands.
"See you later."
Jason waved back.
Then, both parties quickly left the scene.
Huakaiyuanshu returned to the restaurant he had just bought. This was the place where he and Jason met. He thought it was very meaningful, so he wanted to renovate the place.
At least, it must have a "sweet" taste.
Of course, the seats where he and Jason sat will also be his and Jason's special seats.
No other guests will be welcomed there.
Jason, on the other hand, went all the way back to 'Mask X Machete X Meat'.
The ‘White Bear Cafe’ downstairs once again put up a sign that it was temporarily closed.
Obviously, Hui Lijing is still in the Uesugi family.
Jason was not worried about this.
He saw the performance of the ‘Uesugi Family’.
It was a pretty decent family.
So, Jason went straight upstairs, put down his backpack, and called Huakaiyuan Qing’s phone number——
"I need your help with something."
Jason told Huakai Yuanqing his request straight to the point.
"No problem, leave it to me."
"'Hanazakura'?"
"hehe."
Hanakain Haru agreed, but when he mentioned 'Hanazakura', the gentle young onmyoji sneered twice.
"how?"
Jason asked.
"Things about the 'King of Fighters Tournament'."
"Although I don't have definite proof yet."
"But I can vaguely detect the shadow of 'Hanazakura' in it."
Huakai Yuanqing did not hide anything and told Jason the information he found in a short period of time.
"is that so?"
Jason pondered.
Before, he had guessed that 'Hua Ying' would not sit still and wait for death, but would definitely fight back.
He also made some guesses about the 'King of Fighters Tournament'.
There's just no definite evidence.
And now, the statement that flowers are blooming on the trees in the courtyard has confirmed his guess.
With this confirmation, Jason's brain began to spin rapidly.
If 'Hanazakura' participated in the 'King of Fighters - King of Fighters Tournament' to resist, then the entire 'King of Fighters - King of Fighters Tournament' was a trap.
A trap that allows 'Hana Sakura' to reverse the unfavorable situation at hand.
Therefore, the existing contestants are far from enough.
More people must join in.
Or even...drag the entire 'other world' into the water.
This is not an easy task.
But, it's not too difficult.
All it takes is a proper ‘bait’.
Jason stood there with the phone in hand. After thinking quietly for a few seconds, he already had the answer in his heart.
Fear flag!
The legendary treasure of Tongshou Temple, the flag of fear!
A treasure that even the old monk Tongshou Temple has never seen!
A treasure that only exists in legends, but has become a hot topic recently!
So that’s it!
Jason thought to himself.
However, Jason did not say it.
Although he checked the surrounding area and found that there was no monitoring, the 'phone' was still not safe.
So, he just said that.
"I see."
"Well, that's good."
As smart as a flower blooming, Yuan Qing will naturally not ask too many questions.
In other words, Huakaiyuan Qing already has the answer.
After the two hung up the phone tacitly, Jason sat there and thought again for a moment.
Fear flag.
Sakura.
trap.
Fight back.
The prosperous moon.
He began to contact all the information at this stage.
Gradually, a thread begins to connect them.
However, there is another thing that Jason can't figure out.
Off the island!
In other words, his ‘original origin’.
"Is it related to 'Huazakura'?"
"still……"
"Prosperous Moon?"
Jason's brows knitted together as he began to lack information again.
Finally, he shook his head.
Jason chose to give up temporarily. Without information, no matter how much he thought, it was useless.
Then, he picked up his backpack and began to count what he had just harvested.
Three delicious 'foods' and the extremely tempting 'food'
All come from flower blooming garden trees.
The three delicious 'foods' are all in the shape of rosary beads.
Wooden, round, with complex patterns imprinted on it.
And that extremely tempting 'food' is a piece of talisman paper.
[Diamond Rosary (Town): This is a rosary from a century-old Zen monastery. It has the function of warding off evil spirits and praying for blessings. When it was discovered by a certain onmyoji of Huakaiyuan, he added onmyoji to make the rosary more magical and effective.
:The wearer can resist the invasion of some evil spirits, and at the same time can actively perform an attack at the level of destroying evil spirits (explosives).】
(Note: After actively performing Demon Breaking, the Vajra Rosary will lose its due effect.)
…
[Replace Talisman Paper: Somewhere in Onigawa, an ancestor of the Hanakaiin family discovered a post-war relic, in which he found this magical Talisman Paper; Effect: Replaces the holder with
Marked position, remaining times: 1/5】
(Note: After the number of uses is completed, the talisman will disappear automatically)
…
“Looks like great food!”
Jason swallowed.
Then, he rolled up his sleeves and picked up the strong drink beside him.
You should have your own sense of ritual when eating.
