I was the fourth disaster in Yokohama and was loved by everyone.

Ango Sakaguchi paused slightly, his gaze behind his glasses calm yet sharp.

"You want me to... assess her abilities?"

Instead of answering directly, he slowly sat down.

“The existence of those two French transcendents has already filled the situation with uncertainty, and that ‘Calamity’…” He paused, as if choosing his words carefully, “her abilities are still a mystery. Whether she is a dual-ability user or a multi-ability user, or even her origins… we don’t know any of these things.”

"We can no longer wait passively."

Ango Sakaguchi remained silent for a moment, then gently pushed up his glasses.

"I understand."

He spoke each word with a certain resoluteness.

Approaching her means stepping into a crisis shrouded in mystery. But if no one can fathom her depths, the Special Abilities Division will forever remain one step behind on Yokohama's chessboard.

Farming didn't turn around, but whispered, "Be careful."

Ango Sakaguchi nodded slightly, then turned and left.

He slipped out quietly and needs to hurry back to erase all traces of his departure.

Some things simply have to be done.

For Yokohama.

*

After being prompted by Ranpo, Zhu Yu went to her ruthless boss and expressed her desire to end the chaos as soon as possible. Her ruthless boss immediately smiled and asked her why she thought that way.

Zhu Yu honestly replied, "Of course I want to save more people." Then he completed the mission.

The unscrupulous boss remained expressionless, indicating that now was not the best time and did not align with the organization's interests.

But it aligns perfectly with the players' interests.

Zhu Yu didn't want to hear the NPC say anything to reject the player, and stared at her ruthless boss, thinking about how to achieve her goal in one go.

For example, one could directly usurp the throne and issue orders, allowing both factions to progress perfectly simultaneously.

By the way... what's the process of usurping power in the game?

Just as she was lost in thought, perhaps it was her sixth sense giving her a frantic prompting, Mori Ougai stopped keeping her in suspense and spoke directly.

"Unless you can deliver an absolute victory and prove that this is the optimal solution. Can you do that?"

Seeing the [YES] and [NO] options pop up on the panel, Zhu Yu immediately abandoned her original thoughts and quickly selected [YES].

After making the selection, Zhu Yu received a new task and left without stopping.

Mori Ougai subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but didn't know why: ...What was that chill just now?

*

Meanwhile, Zhu Yu, who was on everyone's mind, was still trying to rescue the person.

After successfully capturing a family of three NPCs, she turned around and gave the red-named player opposite her a sound beating.

After looting the corpse and accepting the NPCs' thanks, I continued exploring the street.

The dire state of a jewelry store caught her attention.

The display cases that should have showcased jewelry were cracked with spiderweb patterns, the remains of a chandelier hung from the ceiling, and light bulbs were broken on the carpet, mixed with dark red bloodstains that had congealed into hard lumps. It looked as if a chaotic battle had taken place inside, and all the valuables had been looted.

"Because I was bored, seeing beautiful jewelry touched my heart..."

A deep male voice drifted out from the shop, and Zhu Yu stopped in her tracks, looking at the white-haired NPC who was speaking—[Shibusawa Tatsuhiko].

Let's look at another red-haired NPC—[Oda Sakunosuke].

What a coincidence, we're all acquaintances.

Zhu Yu confidently stepped forward: "Hello, Mr. Oda, Mr. Shibusawa."

They both looked at her at the same time.

Oda Sakunosuke was somewhat surprised, then nodded naturally as if he had bumped into an acquaintance on the street: "What a coincidence. Hello, Ms. Kawakami."

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The moment Shibusawa Tatsuhiko looked over, his blood-red eyes gleamed coldly in the dim light: "You know me?"

“But I have never seen you before, Miss Kawakami.”

Zhu Yu remembered that she was still using a pseudonym, so Shibusawa Tatsuhiko shouldn't recognize her.

Just as he was about to say something, the friendly "green" color above Shibusawa Tatsuhiko's head had already switched to a neutral "yellow".

It flashed a few more times in the hostile "red" light...

Perhaps it was the goodwill she gained through the props that was at play, because her color eventually stopped at "yellow".

How can this work!

It would be a real shame if players killed such a beautiful NPC.

Using the same trick again, he took out a bunch of odds and ends that could increase favorability from his backpack and handed them to Shibusawa Tatsuhiko one by one. He was relieved when he saw that the green name above Shibusawa's head had returned to normal.

Zhu Yu stood there admiring the beautiful NPC's appearance for a while. Her carefully styled hair was like gauze spun by moonlight, and it had a delicate luster when it fell over her shoulders. The white cloak flowed in a perfect arc over her shoulders, and the black turtleneck underneath made her neck look even longer.

Her entire being was like a meticulously pruned branch, elegant yet sharp, more dazzling than the scattered gemstones in the dimly lit jewelry store.

Zhu Yu even reached out and fiddled with the silver chain ornament on his chest, immediately announcing that this was the player's new wife.

"It's so beautiful." Her gaze was as if she were admiring a work of art, and with a flick of her finger, a white rose appeared out of thin air between her fingers.

"Beautiful things should be paired with beautiful people."

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Shibusawa Tatsuhiko lowered his eyes to look at the pure white rose, his red eyes narrowing slightly.

"You're the first person to say that about me." His voice was low, carrying a hint of danger. "However..."

"A very interesting idea."

Shibusawa Tatsuhiko suddenly smiled.

That smile brought life to his indifferent face. He took the rose, his slender fingers gently tracing the edges of the petals.

"I didn't expect such an unexpected gain today." He nodded slightly, his white cloak tracing a smooth arc as he turned. "Looking forward to seeing you again—"

"If you're still alive next time."

After saying that, his white figure quickly disappeared through the gate.

"Ah, he seems to be a mysterious person." Oda Sakunosuke looked in the direction where he disappeared, his tone devoid of emotion. "He gives off a dangerous vibe."

Zhu Yu didn't feel any danger, but she nodded anyway, and then began to carefully search the dilapidated jewelry store for any stray fish.

Before they had searched for long, a series of hurried footsteps approached.

Oda Sakunosuke was helping Zhu Yu rummage through things when he heard the noise and looked up alertly. He was somewhat surprised to see who it was.

"Dazai? What are you doing here?"

On the surface, this is an ordinary jewelry store, but in reality, it's GSS's hidden vault.

When the vault of a large organization is suddenly robbed, he, as a low-ranking member, is sent out to investigate the cause.

What is Dazai, a candidate for cadre, doing here?

When Dazai Osamu burst through the broken door, the hem of his black trench coat was still fluttering. He first glanced at Zhu Yu and Oda Sakunosuke without making a sound, and after confirming that there were no obvious wounds, he raised his hand to tidy his slightly messy hair.

"Oh dear..." He didn't answer Oda's question directly, but dragged out his words, "It seems I missed the most exciting part."

His gaze fell on the gruesome corpses scattered haphazardly in various corners, and then he changed the subject.

"The long-haired man who just left here is the legendary 'White Qilin,' whose true face no one has ever seen."

The "White Kirin" who suddenly appeared in Yokohama not long ago, attacking various organizations indiscriminately, possesses extremely dangerous supernatural abilities.

It is said that none of the eyewitnesses survived.

Oda Sakunosuke clearly remembered the title, and his expression hardened as he recalled the mysterious young man.

It really was him...

"But now... there are two surviving witnesses."

Dazai suddenly walked forward, precisely avoiding all the fragments that might make a sound, and nimbly circled the jewelry store like a feline patrolling its territory.

Having gathered all the information he wanted, Dazai turned around, nudged Zhu Yu who was engrossed in flipping through her books, and brought her attention back to the two of them. He then said to them in a lighthearted tone, "Well, well, what a coincidence that we've run into each other."

"Want to grab a drink?"

*

The dim lighting at Lupin Bar creates a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere, while elegant and light music flows gently through the space.

Dazai Osamu sat between Zhu Yu and Oda Sakunosuke, swirling the ice ball in his glass, listening to their familiar conversation, his gaze sweeping back and forth between them.

“So—” he deliberately dragged out his complaint, “when did you two become so close behind my back? You didn’t even invite me when you went out for spicy curry the other day.”

That's so unfair!

As he spoke, he exaggeratedly wiped his eyes with his hand, pretending to be on the verge of tears.

Oda Sakunosuke slowly put down his wine glass: "But last time, Dazai, you insisted on trying the extra spicy curry, and then swore you never wanted to see spicy curry again. I thought..."

"Well, Odasaku, that was just talk~" Dazai suddenly slumped onto the bar, looking utterly exhausted. "Humans are just creatures full of lies."

"Oda Sakunosuke?" Zhu Yu, who was drinking her specially supplied sweetened milk, immediately looked up upon hearing Dazai's words. "So Mr. Oda's surname is Oda Sakunosuke?"

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Odasaku."

“No need to apologize, because my surname is indeed Oda.” Oda Sakunosuke replied calmly and seriously, “Being called Oda Sakunosuke is just something Dazai wanted to call me.”

"Don't you think Odasaku sounds really good? Oda (oda), Odasaku (odasaku)."

Dazai raised his hand with a smile, his tone rising and falling.

Zhu Yu didn't feel anything, but after blinking and thinking for a moment, she found it quite interesting: "Calling him 'Oda Sakunosuke' is too long, and calling him 'Oda' is too ordinary. If we call him 'Oda Sakunosuke,' it will be unique and very special."

“He is the one and only Mr. Odasaku.” Zhu Yu nodded with self-affirmation, “As expected of Dazai.”

Dazai Osamu paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, laughing so hard he almost fell over, wiping away tears streaming from his eyes: "That's right, that's exactly it. Mr. Odasaku, isn't that right?"

Dazai nudged Oda Sakunosuke with his elbow.

Oda Sakunosuke glanced at Zhu Yu, then at Dazai who was laughing uncontrollably. A smile appeared on his lips, as if he were infected by the relaxed atmosphere. He picked up his wine glass and took another sip.

Hmm, so this is how Dazai and Kawakami get along...

They seem to have a very good relationship.

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Just then, the bar door was pushed open, and Ango Sakaguchi walked in.

He was dressed in a neat suit and wore glasses, looking like he had just rushed over after get off work. When he saw the girl sitting inside, his eyes widened suddenly, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

He was still planning how to approach her, but he didn't expect to meet her at the bar so soon. He stood at the door, feeling a little lost.

However, having received professional undercover training, he quickly and cautiously concealed all his unusual behavior and adjusted his expression.

Dazai Osamu noticed Sakaguchi Ango at the door, waved, and said with a smile, "Yo, isn't this Ango? Come and sit down."

Ango Sakaguchi adjusted his glasses, calmly walked to the table, sat down, and respectfully ordered a glass of tomato juice from the bartender.

"How boring, Ango. You're drinking tomato juice in a bar again. Are you some kind of well-behaved little baby?" Dazai Osamu raised his glass and swirled it, his expression exaggerated.

Ango Sakaguchi said frankly, "I'm not of legal drinking age yet."

Dazai Osamu's expression instantly turned strange. He put down his wine glass and looked Ango up and down as if he were looking at some rare species: "Come on, we're the mafia, you know. You actually care about something like the legal drinking age?"

"Don't be so old-fashioned! Join me and Odasaku!"

Sakaguchi Ango did not react to Dazai's evaluation, but looked at Zhu Yu and said casually, "Nice to meet you. I haven't formally introduced myself yet. My name is Sakaguchi Ango, and I was just transferred to the intelligence department."