Isn't fighting with cards the same as playing cards?

"However, there is no relationship between the two of us and Ms. Katsuragi. How can we make Ms. Katsuragi trust us and be willing to share information?"

Wanzhanglong, I was a little confused: "Then, wouldn't it be nice to just tell Ms. Katsuragi the whole story?"

However, Shiraishi shook his head at this time, and he explained: "The matter of Faust and the Martian parasites has not yet been completely resolved, and Katsuragi-kun's current situation has not been completely determined.

"If you tell Ms. Katsuragi these things rashly, it will most likely cause Ms. Katsuragi to have unnecessary worries, and it will also likely bring unnecessary danger to Ms. Katsuragi."

At this time, Kiryu Sento nodded slightly and added: "So, we need to appear in front of Ms. Katsuragi in a special disguise to prove to her that [Wanzhanglong is not the murderer of Katsuragi Takumi]" , and tactfully explained to her that [Takuya Katsuragi is very likely to be alive].

"This will not only give Ms. Katsuragi temporary peace of mind, but also bring us closer to Ms. Katsuragi, making Ms. Katsuragi willing to share information with us."

Although I didn't fully understand it, Wan Zhanglong nodded in the end.

Although I don't quite understand...

But Sento and Shiraishi were right!

Then, under the leadership of Shiraishi, everyone walked towards the former residence of Katsuragi where Mrs. Katsuragi lived.

...

The Sky Wall has brought many disasters to this planet, and soil desertification is one of them.

Affected by the energy released by the Sky Wall, the originally fertile soil in Beidu turned into a desert in an instant. The crops that could once grow on this land now withered one after another in the fields. .

The overall atmosphere of Beidu is like the fields gradually turning into desert, as if everything is slowly dying.

Not long after, Katsuragi's former residence arrived.

Katsuragi's former residence is a pretty good house. In addition to the antique traditional buildings, there is also a courtyard.

In the courtyard today, Ms. Katsuragi is teaching the most basic mathematics knowledge to more than a dozen children.

After a while, Ms. Katsuragi also showed a gentle smile. She said to the children in front of her: "So, that's it for today's class. Remember to complete today's homework when you go home?"

After hearing Ms. Katsuragi’s teachings, the children also responded in unison: “Okay——”

Then, the children who had finished their study for the day packed their schoolbags and ran energetically outside Katsuragi's former residence.

Although the children were happy, Kiryu Sento, whose mood had changed, was a little depressed.

The soil desertification disaster brought by the Sky Wall to Beidu has made Beidu's economic situation not optimistic, so many families cannot even provide enough tuition for their children's education.

Their children cannot go to school to receive a comprehensive education, so kind-hearted people like Ms. Katsuragi can only help them supplement the most basic knowledge.

Just like the crops in the desert cannot absorb enough nutrients, the children who represent the future and hope cannot obtain enough knowledge and cannot grow up healthily.

Beidu is slowly dying.

Sky Wall, you deserve to die!

At this moment, Ms. Katsuragi, who was watching the children go away, also saw the visiting Kiryu Sento, Banjo Ryuuga, and Shiraishi standing aside.

When she saw Wanzhang Ryuuga, Ms. Katsuragi's brows wrinkled slightly, as if she was very disgusted.

When she saw Shiraishi, she shook her head, and her mood turned into doubt.

Shiraishi looked at Ms. Katsuragi, waved slightly, and said hello to Ms. Katsuragi: "Aunt Katsuragi."

Ms. Katsuragi also came to Shiraishi. She reached out and touched Shiraishi's cheek, showing a look of nostalgia: "Little Shiraishi, long time no see."

Shiraishi allowed Ms. Katsuragi to rub his cheeks and just smiled without resisting.

Then, Mrs. Katsuragi also looked at Ryuuga Banjo, and then looked at Shiraishi again. Her eyes were full of doubts, as if she was asking why Shiraishi, as Katsuragi Takumi's best friend, killed Ryuuga Banjo. Katsuragi Takumi's murderer was brought to Katsuragi's former residence.

Shiraishi also explained: "Aunt Katsuragi, not long ago, I got some new clues related to the murder of Katsuragi-kun, and therefore got help from the Kiryu investigator next to me.

"After re-investigating the murder of Katsuragi-kun, we also obtained new intelligence and some pretty good news. We are here to share these pretty good news with you during this visit to Beidu."

But Ms. Katsuragi shook her head, she hugged Shiraishi, patted Shiraishi's back gently, and breathed out slowly: "Qiao is dead, little Shiraishi.

"I know you are sad, but we have to face this bitter reality together before we can move on.

“No matter how many new clues we get, no matter how many new opportunities we get, by chance he is already dead.

"Xiao Baishi, don't be troubled by this matter anymore. Auntie hopes that you can raise your head and look forward, instead of being tied to the past by a coincidence of death and unable to leave."

Ms. Katsuragi's voice was trembling. Her words seemed to be not only meant for Shiraishi, but also for herself, to persuade herself to come out of the shadows earlier.

Looking at the scene of Ms. Katsuragi comforting Shiraishi, Kiryu Sentu felt sad for no reason.

After her husband Katsuragi Shinobu and son Katsuragi Takuya died one after another, Ms. Katsuragi's heart seemed to be slowly dying.

106-And I am Investigator Kiryu belonging to SSSP

Shiraishi also fell silent.

Looking at the silent Shiraishi, Wanzhang Ryuuga quietly came to Kiryu Zhantu's side. He whispered: "I didn't expect that even Shiraishi-kun would have a day when he was at a loss. I thought he really could do anything. Got it.”

However, Kiryu Sento just shook his head. He looked at Ms. Katsuragi and Shiraishi's back without speaking.

After a while, Ms. Katsuragi adjusted her emotions. She let go of Shiraishi, and then said: "That's it. It's a rare chance to meet Shiraishi-chan again. No matter what you want to share with me, please come in and sit down."

Shiraishi also looked at Ms. Katsuragi, and he asked: "Aunt Katsuragi, can you make some egg rolls?

"Katsuragi-kun's favorite flavor."

Ms. Katsuragi looked at Shiraishi, she shook her head with a smile, and sighed: "You really are still missing Qiao...

"But since Xiao Shiraishi said so, then let's make an omelette again according to your wish."

Then, Ms. Katsuragi also walked towards Katsuragi's former residence. She said, "Don't be too formal, everyone. Let's rest in the living room for a while and wait for the omelette."

...

Everyone sat down on their knees in front of the low table in the living room.

Not long after, Ms. Katsuragi also came here and placed the cooked omelette in front of everyone.

Then, Ms. Katsuragi also looked at Kiryu Sento and Wanzhang Ryuuga. She nodded slightly and said, "Since Shiraishi-chan will bring you two here, you must have something important to tell me, right?"

"Then, let's take this opportunity to explain."

Kiryu Zhantu nodded slightly, and he said: "The Toto Advanced Materials Research Institute and the Toto government jointly established an organization called [Scientific Special Search Team], referred to as [SSSP]. The purpose of this organization is to use cutting-edge materials Technology to investigate all abnormal events.

"And I am Investigator Kiryu who is affiliated with the SSSP.

"Because there are many doubts about the murder case of Mr. Katsuragi Takumi, and there may be a certain connection with the Sky Wall, in the end, the case of Mr. Katsuragi Takumi's murder was handed over to the SSSP.

"Now, I am leading the investigation."

Then, Kiryu Sento looked at Ryuuga Manjo, and he explained: "According to our investigation, the former fighter Manjo Ryuga was not actually the real murderer of Mr. Katsuragi Takumi, but an innocent person who was framed who.

“After confirming this fact, we re-examined the circulation of people near Katsuragi House that day.

“Finally, we confirmed that Mr. Katsuragi’s death was most likely related to the lead singer of a band named Taro Sato.

“After overturning all previous conclusions, the murder case of Mr. Katsuragi Takumi has also entered the stage of re-investigation.

"Although mentioning the death of Mr. Katsuragi at this time may make you sad, in order to bring the real culprit who hurt Mr. Katsuragi to justice and to prevent more people from being harmed by that madman, please Cooperate with the investigation.”

Kiryu Zhantu lowered his head slightly.

Ms. Katsuragi nodded slightly: "I understand."

Then, Kiryu Sento raised his head, looked at Ms. Katsuragi, and asked: "So, can Ms. Katsuragi tell you what kind of person Mr. Katsuragi Takumi is?

"Building... a personality model of the victim helps us predict how the victim would have reacted when the incident occurred."

Kiryu Sentu looked at Ms. Katsuragi, feeling slightly nervous for some reason.

Ms. Katsuragi was lost in memories, and she slowly said: "Qiao is actually a very stubborn person. Once he identifies a certain target, no matter who it is, it is difficult to pull him out of that stubborn state. .

“Not only that, he may even lose his most basic judgment of common sense.

"If Xiao Baishi hadn't grown up with him, he would have probably fallen into trouble when he was in elementary school because he was obsessed with studying stag beetles in the forest.

"Speaking of which, Xiao Baishi is also one of the few people who can influence Qiao when Qiao makes important decisions.

"And if we want to talk about how Qiao's character was formed, then we have to start with his father.

"My father and husband, Shinobu Katsuragi, is also a scientist. It was he who led the [Extreme Project] including Mars exploration and Pandora's Box research.

“However, after the tragedy at Sky Wall, my husband chose to commit suicide because he could not bear the pressure of public opinion.

“And at that time, Qiao also made a decision.

"In order to clear his father's name and let the world see that the power of science can also bring happiness, he resolutely embarked on the path of becoming a scientist like his father.

"From then on, Qiao also became taciturn and devoted himself to scientific research.

"As mentioned before, when he devotes all his energy to one thing, almost no one can stop him, and he himself will lose some of the most basic judgment abilities because of this.

“In Xiao Shiraishi’s words, the cleverness at that time was like a [runaway train of knowledge].

"So, no matter what kind of things happened at that time, it would not be surprising."

Ms. Katsuragi looked at Shiraishi and said: "When he learned about Takumi's death, Shiraishi felt guilty for a long time. He believed that he failed to discover Takumi's abnormality in time, which led to the tragedy. "

At this point, Ms. Katsuragi shook her head again, and she added: "Of course, what I said is not to excuse the evil things that Qiao did after that.

"Coincidentally, I also heard about the fact that he was later punished by the Dongdu Advanced Materials Research Institute for human experiments.

"Since he happened to have hurt many people, he indeed deserves to be punished accordingly."

Listening to Ms. Katsuragi describing Takumi Katsuragi's life with a gentle look lost in memories, and hearing Ms. Katsuragi carefully admitting her mistakes for Takumi Katsuragi, Kiryu Sento also fell into silence.

What a warm glow...

And at this moment, Wan Zhanglong's stomach growled at an inappropriate time, and the gurgling sound was particularly obvious in the quiet living room.

"Sorry." Wan Zhanglong also bowed his head slightly. In such a serious occasion, he also showed shyness.

However, Ms. Katsuragi smiled and shook her head. She pointed to the omelette in front of her and said, "In that case, why don't you try the omelette first?

“After traveling a long distance from Dongdu, it is normal to feel hungry due to fatigue.

"After replenishing the most basic sugar, it is not too late to have further communication."

107-It’s okay, mom is always there

After hearing Ms. Katsuragi's invitation, everyone present no longer hesitated. After expressing their gratitude to Ms. Katsuragi, they all put the omelets in their mouths.

I took a few bites of Wan Zhanglong, and the obvious sweetness made him a little uncomfortable: "Sure enough, it's still too..."

However, before Wan Zhang Long Ga could finish his words, Shiraishi cast a "kind" look at Wan Zhang Long Ga.

Wanzhang Longga, who had never seen Shiraishi showing such an expression, was trembling all over. He avoided Shiraishi's gaze, and he swallowed back the second half of the sentence.

Wanzhanglong I chewed the omelette in my mouth a few more times, then nodded slightly and added: "Sure enough, a genius physicist like Mr. Katsuragi Takumi will indeed need to continuously consume such high-sugar foods. To keep the genius’ mind running at high speed anytime and anywhere.”

Wanzhanglong, I racked my brains and exhausted all my life's learning, and finally I reluctantly expressed the meaning of "This omelette is a little too sweet, right?"

It's finally settled.

As for Kiryu Sento, he slowly put the omelette into his mouth as if he had made some great determination.

Chew briefly.

The sweet taste explodes in your mouth.

The sweetness is neutralized by the right amount of softness, and then the soft sweetness gradually spreads between the lips and teeth, which is a kind of intoxicating tenderness.

Almost instantly, Kiryu Zhantu understood.

That may not be the most delicious food in the world, but it must be the most suitable food cooked by the person who knows him best.

Kiryu Sento could no longer control his expression.

The tenderness from a mother is the best medicine to heal pain and awaken memories - as the omelette was put into Kiryu Sentu's mouth and chewed slowly, the broken memories kept reappearing in his mind.

Kiryu Zhantu shook his head while tasting the omelette, and at the same time, tears began to roll in his eyes.

Uncontrollable sadness kept emerging.

Kiryu Sento closed his eyes.