Ke Xue: I picked up a bottle of sherry at the beginning.

"You're lucky you weren't fired."

"Yes, yes, it's all thanks to you."

The one who spoke in such a condescending tone seemed to be the Metropolitan Police Department's Chief of Security. Indeed, if Prince Kadoka himself were killed, the Chief of Security would undoubtedly be dismissed.

"But now that I think about it, it's really dangerous. If a double visits the Imperial Palace, I'll be in danger of being fired. Prince Kadoka's actions are extremely infuriating. In this case, he should finish his business and get out of Japan."

"This, this is really a brilliant idea."

"On your side, this alone is not enough, right?"

"what?"

"Hurry up and find a way to catch the suspect! If she gets away like this, it will be a disgrace to the entire Metropolitan Police Department!"

Ryoko turned off the receiver and walked out without saying a word.

A five-member team from the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Division had left Poe's House and was heading for Dinosaur Kingdom. A thunderous roar echoed overhead. A triple-loop roller coaster, often called the "Scream Machine," was whirring with impressive force in the deserted night sky.

"Don't you want to sit on that one?"

"I don't like things like screaming machines."

This is quite unexpected. I thought adventure was an important part of her life.

"Look, whether it's a roller coaster or a vertical drop machine, these 'screaming machines' all operate under the premise of absolute safety."

"I see. If anything goes wrong, it will be a tragedy."

"Yeah. Well, what exactly is adventure, you say?"

"what?"

"Adventure, as it were, inspires feelings of unease and terror. With the assurance of absolute safety, you know you'll survive no matter what adventure you take. Isn't that kind of adventure just a cheap, fake one?"

"I think what you said is absolutely right. But if we deny the horror of something just because it's safe, then all entertainment is meaningless. It's not just scream machines. Whether it's a haunted house, a horror movie, or a ghost story, the real you is safe..."

"I'm not going to discuss the nature of adventure with you. I can't stand those guys who scream like hell on scream machines. They're so annoying."

"I see."

"Compared to this."

Ryoko subtly lowered her voice.

"There was a figure wandering around us just now."

"Huh? Not a police officer?"

"I thought so at first. But it seems she's wearing a silver leotard."

"this is……"

"No matter how you look at it, it's the lady dressed as the mermaid princess."

Ryoko had already pulled out her pistol. A German-made SIGSAUERP 230, standard issue for Japanese police. 32mm caliber, 8-round burst.

"I don't know what she's up to, but if she dares to wander off again, I'll arrest her."

"Please don't act rashly. They have that poison string. If you throw it at me unexpectedly, you might get hit."

I didn't say it that loudly. Only Inspector Megure, Inspector Abu, and Inspector Kaizuka who were with us could hear it. But————

"I only brought one of those things."

A teasing voice descended from far above us. The accent was a bit strange, but it was still Japanese. We both looked up at the same time.

It was the Mermaid—that was the only way to call her that, because she hadn't removed her decorations yet. Twenty meters above us, a cable car slowly moved. The Mermaid sat atop it, dangling her legs. How on earth had she gotten there?

Laughter fell over the heads of the Japanese who were stunned and unable to move an step.

"It's been hard work. You don't know certain things about the Mewat royal family."

"Oh, I know."

Ryoko shouted to the cable car.

"Basically, the current king murdered the former king's family of 14 and usurped the throne, right? It's a secret, but it's actually an open secret. Is there anything you need to tell me specifically?"

The cable car slid slowly through the air. A group of five, led by a self-proclaimed leader, looked up at the cable car and trotted along the ground. The situation on both sides was so different that even I felt uncomfortable, and Ryoko didn't find it interesting at all.

The Half-Merce Princess slowly stood up from the top of the cable car, as if she was not worried about falling at all.

"Is something like that a secret? Japanese women, as you said, Mewatts and foreigners, all know about it, but they just pretend not to know."

Ryoko glanced at me quickly, then looked at the cable car and said:

"So, what secret is it that we don't know?"

"A secret from a long, long time ago."

The mermaid princess was still laughing, but this time her voice was much lower.

"An unpleasant secret older than the founding of Mewat."

Ryoko's voice sharpened.

"Ancient or new, all secrets and mysteries, kneel down at my feet. Come down quickly and confess the truth in the interrogation room."

"How annoying! If you can catch me, just come and catch me."

The cable car headed towards Dinosaur Kingdom. Then a thunderous roar began to pierce the night sky.

That's the roar of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Beautiful half-merman princess

For male visitors to Tokyo Zenadland, the Mermaid is far more popular than the Cloud Princess. Compared to the Cloud Princess's fluttering dress, the Mermaid, wrapped in a silver bodysuit, is far more sexy.

"Don't be slow, catch up!"

Ryoko ordered.

However, Bai Quanyi was reluctant to capture the Half-Fish Princess. Terrorists who target dictators can be called terrorists? It would be more accurate to call them heroes.

"Can I ask a question?"

"what"

"Didn't you say you wouldn't lift a finger for that mustachioed prince? Then why are you so eager to capture terrorists now?"

"It's not for the little mustache prince, it's for me."

"what do you mean?"

Ryoko replied as she sprinted lightly towards the depths of the giant dome-shaped building known as the Dinosaur Kingdom.

"I'm going to capture that mermaid princess and make her confess everything. Judging from her tone, she must know a lot. There must be many secrets that would be troublesome for Prince Moustache and his family if they were revealed."

"Just because you want to know this?"

"That's right. I want to know the truth. This quest for the truth drives me like an instinct. You know that, right?"

"I think so."

Having said that, Bai Quanyi still has no motivation to hunt down the Half-Fish Princess.

A group of giant, upright reptiles—dinosaurs—moved slowly, from Tyrannosaurus to Iguanodon, from Stegosaurus to Triceratops, and some were unrecognizable.

This isn't a real dinosaur, of course. It's an artificial creature with a mechanical skeleton. Even so, the way it weaves through the tropical flora is still quite compelling.

"We look like a dinosaur expedition."

"It reminds me of the movies I saw when I was a kid."

"Everyone, please concentrate. The criminal might be hiding somewhere..."

The group walked, exchanging opinions. Suddenly, overhead, the roar of a dinosaur echoed. The Tyrannosaurus Rex's eyes glowed red, and it swung its ridiculously small forelimbs. Its tail slapped the ground, echoing for a long time. It was a roar that unnerved the herbivorous dinosaurs.

Inspector Takagi cried out, "Ah, over there is..."

The roar of the Tyrannosaurus Rex drowned out the sound of the conversation. Covering my ears while talking even louder was a truly absurd situation.

Inspector Takagi's gaze froze. He shouted at Ryoko with the lung capacity of a tenor singer.

"There, there!"

"Where is it?"

"On the back of a T. rex!"

Inspector Gao Mu pointed. Everyone's attention was focused there. A human figure was clearly visible, moving from the carnivorous dinosaur's back to its head.

"I can't believe where this guy comes from."

"She's as light as a swallow."

Bai Quanyi also sighed and couldn't help but have some evil thoughts.

"Does this girl think this is her own Tyrannosaurus Rex? With such pretentious moves!"

Ryoko felt very unhappy.

"Hey, just surrender!"

Miwako shouted.

The half-mermaid princess looked at the policemen running around in a hurry with a mocking look, slowly supported the Tyrannosaurus Rex's head with her hands, and straightened her body lightly.

She did a handstand on the T-Rex's head.

Facing the stunned gazes of the police, the Mermaid raised her left hand. Supported only by her right hand, she slowly spread her graceful legs. A truly magnificent acrobatic feat.

"What is that guy going to do?"

"It's probably a discount for the audience."

Bai Quanyi had given up the idea of ​​arresting her and only looked up to observe the mermaid princess's figure. She was indeed very beautiful.

Tanned skin, a high, intricately carved nose, slightly full lips, and eyes that sparkled with defiance. This is the type of Asian beauty that has suddenly gained immense popularity since the dawn of the 21st century.

If she were to enter an international beauty pageant, she might be selected. However, she is a ruthless terrorist who pierces people's eyeballs with poison-coated bamboo sticks.

Ryoko was known for her domineering and reckless nature, so she had no aspirations for such foolishness. Hostility and a desire for war permeated every corner of her body, as if she were truly trying to climb up the Tyrannosaurus Rex's trunk, following its tail.

Suddenly, all the lights went out. Ryoko stopped dead in her tracks.

"Quan Yi and I will stand here. The rest of you go block the exit and don't let the Half-Merce Princess escape!"

The orange emergency light came on, emitting a weak glow that was better than nothing.

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"Although you skillfully killed the victim, it's premature to boast of your victory. If you wish to deliver a just blow to the traitor, then why not stop sneaking away and openly proclaim your justice in court?"

It looks like a warmongering person is provoking his opponent, but in fact it is based on Ryoko's flawless tactical concept.

Under the orange light, the half-fish princess could be seen leaping from the Tyrannosaurus Rex's head. She spun slightly in the air, then vanished into the dense tropical vegetation. By then, Ryoko had already climbed onto the upper part of the Tyrannosaurus Rex's back. Seeing this, she smacked her lips and, without hesitation, leaped down as well.

The half-mermaid scurried across the ground, as if trying to hide behind another dinosaur. It was a stegosaurus. Ryoko followed closely behind, a foot behind. Shiraizumi Yi approached the herbivorous dinosaur, its back covered in spines, like a hillock, at a moderate pace.

. .. ...

Just when Ryoko was about to catch the Half-Fish Princess, Baiquan Yi rushed forward and grabbed her.

"I got caught!"

Bai Quanyi said pretentiously.

"Wait, you got it wrong."

That strangely calm voice belonged to Ryoko.

Shiraizumi Masu grabbed Ryoko from the front. He could clearly feel the vibrant elasticity of her chest, and his lips seemed to touch something beautiful. For a moment—no, even shorter than a moment—I was confused.

"Excuse me..."

Shiraizumi spread his arms and jumped backwards. Ryoko paid no attention, her eyes, like night pearls, scanning the darkness.

"Where on earth did that guy go?"

"It's...disappeared..."

Bai Quanyi responded blankly.

"Bai Quanyi, you weren't deliberately making trouble just now, were you?"