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Chapter 345 The Library and Shotaro Sasaki
Inside the Sonozaki family mansion.

The crystal chandelier quietly emitted a halo of light, and the exquisite murals on the wall revealed a classical atmosphere.

Onoue Takumi leaned back in the large armchair, his eyes closed in peaceful rest, looking relaxed and carefree, as if he were enjoying a rare moment of quiet.

At that moment, the door was gently pushed open, and Kiryu Sento tiptoed in. Seeing Onoue Takumi resting with his eyes closed, a mischievous smile appeared on his face, and he couldn't help but tease him.

"Ah Qiao, judging from your relaxed and carefree appearance, did your date with the young lady of the Sonozaki family go very well?"

Upon hearing this, Onoue opened his eyes and glanced at Sento: "We were just strolling around the garden."

Sento smiled, walked over to Takumi Ogami, and casually pulled up a chair to sit down: "I hope so."

His expression then returned to a more serious and focused state.
"Jokes aside, I've already handed over the data collection work on the memory to God."

"God? Li Dou?"

"yes."

"As an artificial intelligence, he keeps clamoring to show off his divine talents, so it's perfect to let him go into the computer to help organize the data. This job is most suitable for him."

Make the best use of everything
"Based on the intelligence we currently have, the use of Gaia Memory requires an extremely high degree of compatibility."

"As Wan Deng Xue Shi said before, the museum's data is extremely chaotic because they hardly select compatible carriers and randomly put memory into storage."

This not only results in extremely low efficiency but also generates a large amount of negative toxins.

He paused slightly, picked up the ocean memory chip beside him, and gently played with it in his palm: "To truly unleash the power of the memory chip, we must first find a user who is highly compatible with each memory chip. This is especially crucial."

"So it's best not to stay at the Sonozaki family's house for too long. Not only will they keep a close eye on you, but you also won't be able to get any real information about the sales and usage of the memory chips. It might even cause unnecessary trouble."

"I think so too."

Sento: "Really?"

"real."

"By the way, Sento, have you done any research on what type of Gaia Memory would be best suited for me?"

Upon hearing this, Sento pretended to be serious and said, "Well, based on preliminary speculation, it seems that the Taboo Memory is most suitable for you."

Upon hearing this answer, Onoue Takumi's expression immediately became extremely subtle, and a bizarre image of himself transforming into a forbidden monster similar to Sonozaki Saeko flashed through his mind.

"Are you kidding me? How could it possibly be compatible with Taboo memory? That's too weird!"

"Don't be nervous, I was just joking. I just found your expression quite amusing and couldn't resist teasing you."

Zhan Tu slightly suppressed his smile: "Based on the precise intelligence analysis provided by Li Dou, your most compatible memory is actually Skull."

"Skull?"

Onoue Takumi paused for a moment, then whispered the name over and over.

"This memory is suitable for people with strong self-control and calm judgment. Judging from your style in the 01 world and Blade world, it is indeed a good match for your temperament and power."

That's right.

The previous user of this memory was Narumi Shokichi.
The next day, in Fengdu.

Inside the museum, Sonozaki Ryubei calmly led Onoue Takumi and Kiryu Sento on a tour of the core spring facility.

Although they remained wary and cautious of the two special envoys sent by Foundation X.

After all, many of the museum's research projects and developments rely heavily on the continuous funding from Foundation X, so Sonozaki Ryubei tried her best to maintain a polite and courteous demeanor on the surface.

Saeko Sonozaki stayed by Takumi Onoue's side the whole time, following him with light steps. Her smile was gentle and had a rare softness to it, as if she was deliberately trying to ease the heavy and serious atmosphere.

Arriving at a mysterious and spacious hall, the heavy doors slowly opened, revealing a faint blue halo that cast a cool light, creating a mysterious and enigmatic atmosphere.

Sonozaki Ryubei raised her head slightly, her tone filled with pride and arrogance, and said in a deep voice, "Two special envoys, this is the core of the power of the Izumi Gaia Memory."

"Our Sonozaki family is a family chosen by the Earth, destined to shoulder an important mission."

He paused deliberately at this point, glancing at Takumi Onoue and Sento Kiryu, trying to catch any trace of amazement or awe on their faces.

To his surprise, the two young envoys remained remarkably calm, without the slightest fluctuation in their expressions.

Onoue Takumi simply stared quietly at the mysterious blue light; while Sento looked completely calm, even with a hint of subtle inquiry.

Seeing the two's lukewarm reactions, Sonozaki Ryubei felt a little annoyed. His expression darkened slightly, and he deliberately chuckled in a nonchalant tone.

"In short, we have always attached great importance to the investment projects of Foundation X, and recently the museum has also been working to accelerate the production and distribution of memory. Do you two special envoys have any other special needs?"

Just then, Kiryu Sento stepped forward slightly, took out a pre-prepared shopping list, and handed it to Sonozaki Ryubei.

"Mr. Sonozaki, here is a list of Gaia memory chips that we need to purchase. Please take a look."

Ryubei Sonozaki took the list with a puzzled look, glanced at it briefly, and found that there were about sixty memory devices listed on the list, most of which were related to war, weapons, and combat, and clearly had the characteristics of military projects.

However, in his view, these memory chips are just some of the more common stock available on the market.

A hint of suspicion flashed across his face as he tentatively asked, "Suppose Foundation X should have its own inventory and backups of these types of memory, why would they specifically buy them from our museum?"

Upon hearing this, Onoue Takumi remained calm and composed, and explained softly.
“This new project of our Foundation X is different from the past. The nature of the project is special and requires the use of some Gaia Memory as an auxiliary tool.”

"The memory chips produced by your museum have always demonstrated excellent stability and performance, which is why we specifically made this procurement request."

Upon hearing this explanation, Sonozaki Ryubei pondered for a moment, clearly still having doubts, but ultimately nodded and reluctantly replied, "In that case, we will prepare this batch of memories as soon as possible."

Just as he agreed, Sonozaki Ryubei's eyes suddenly turned cold, and his aura underwent a subtle change.

A faint sense of fear and oppression emanated from the silence, attempting to test the psychological limits of the two special envoys.

To his surprise, Onoue Takumi and Sento's expressions remained calm and unaffected, without even a twitch of their brows.

The two exchanged glances and then maintained their polite demeanor without saying another word.

Noticing the composure of the two envoys from Foundation X, Sonozaki Ryubei's expression stiffened slightly, but she quickly composed herself and continued speaking as if nothing had happened.

"Since both envoys have already seen the facilities at Quan, let's conclude our visit here."

Onoue Takumi smiled and nodded slightly, his tone gentle: "You have indeed left a deep impression on us today. In that case, we will take our leave now, Mr. Sonozaki."

After saying this, he and Sento bowed slightly in greeting, and then, accompanied by Sonosaki Saeko, they slowly left the mysterious hall.

Only after watching the two figures completely disappear from sight did Sonozaki Ryubei finally breathe a sigh of relief. She let out a cold snort, her gaze dark and sharp, and muttered under her breath, "These emotionless zombies."

Saeko Sonozaki stood beside her father, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Father, actually they..."

Sonozaki Ryubei interrupted her coldly, his tone indifferent and resolute: "Saeko! You'd better stay away from the people from Zaibatsu X, and don't get too close to them!"

Saeko felt a slight pang in her heart. She lowered her head and softly replied, "I understand, Father."

Sonozaki Ryubei gave Saeko a cold glance, then turned and left without saying another word, his heavy steps quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor.

In the empty hall, only Sonozaki Saeko stood alone, her smile long gone, replaced by a look of complexity and worry.

He sighed softly, turned around and gazed in the direction where Takumi Onoue and Sento had just left, a strange sense of melancholy suddenly welling up in his heart.

Outside the museum, Takumi Onoue and Sento walked side by side in the long corridor after leaving the spring facility, as if nothing that had just happened had affected them.

"You noticed Sonozaki Ryubei's actions just now, didn't you?"

"Of course, he just tried to overwhelm us with an aura of fear, but that tactic was completely ineffective against us."

"It's amazing that he thought of using this trick."

The air in the city was slightly damp, and night had already fallen on both sides of the street.

After returning to the hotel, Takumi Onoue and Sento did not stay for long.

The two quickly contacted a local agency to find a suitable place to stay for their next mission.

At this point, they urgently needed a discreet place where they could stay for an extended period, in order to conceal themselves and continue their operations.

After several twists and turns, I finally got a recommendation from the agency. It was a dilapidated library that hardly anyone paid attention to.

The library itself is nothing special, and one could even say it's long since ceased to be a popular place.

It has a remote location, a simple appearance, attracts only visitors with a bit of cunning, and most importantly, it's reasonably priced.

For Takumi Onoue and Sento, this library is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

Its low profile and secrecy put the two at ease, while also providing the space needed for Foundation X's research and operations.

The two did not want to attract too much attention, and the quiet of the library suited their needs perfectly.

Ultimately, Takumi Onoue and Sento decided to buy the library and arranged a meeting with the seller.

The seller wasn't particularly enthusiastic; his attitude was indifferent, as if this place had long been a burden he couldn't shake off.

Even so, the transaction proceeded smoothly, the formalities were completed quickly, and after the contract was signed, ownership of the library was completely transferred to them.

Just as they arrived at the library and were about to conduct a thorough inspection of the soon-to-be-opened space, they unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure outside the library.

Onoue Takumi and Sento's eyes met at the same time with that person, Shotaro.

"It was you who stole the Ocean Memory last time."

Shotaro Satoshi's voice was low as he looked at them with some surprise.

"Why are you here?"

Are you the new owners of this library?

Onoue Takumi wasn't surprised and calmly replied, "Yes, we bought this library. Is there a problem?"

Shotaro's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, and he remained silent for a moment.

"Actually, someone left some things here before, and I need to retrieve them."

He did not tell them directly who they were.

Onoue Takumi's eyes flickered slightly; he already had a guess in his mind.

"What are these things?"

Shotaro's eyes flickered, but then returned to calm. He didn't answer immediately, but lowered his head, thought for a while, and then slowly said, "These things involve some private matters."

He paused, his gaze shifting from Takumi Onoue's face before finally settling on the library entrance in the distance.
Shotaro Satoshi was in a very low mood.
“I hope you can understand that this place also has some special meaning for me.”

"In that case, there's nothing inconvenient for us. You can go in."

Shotaro nodded, his expression remaining calm. "Understood."

"Wait a moment."

"Is there anything else?"

"You mean that person is Narumi Shokichi?"

Narumi Shokichi is a famous detective in Fuuto, and this library is where he used to look up information. It's not surprising that the two of them know their master's name.

What kind of relationship do you have with him?

A trace of sorrow flashed across Shotaro's eyes, but he quickly suppressed those emotions, his voice slightly hoarse.
"He was my master, and he just passed away. His belongings are here."

"In that case, no problem. You can come in and retrieve what you need, but we also hope you can make sure this won't cause us any unnecessary trouble."

Shotaro looked somewhat hesitant, seemingly surprised by Onoue's attitude, but he made up his mind and finally nodded: "Thank you."

The library door made a dull thud as Takumi Ogami slowly pushed open the heavy wooden door that had been sealed for a long time.

The air was thick with a musty smell, dust floated in the sunlight, and a thick layer of dust covered the floor.

Onoue Takumi quietly entered the library and scanned his surroundings.

The place was indeed as he had imagined: quiet and dilapidated, with bookshelves piled high with unorganized books, some even yellowed in the corners, and cobwebs swaying gently in the air.

Onoue Takumi silently walked towards the stairs, turned his gaze to Shotaro Hidari who was going upstairs, and said softly, "You can find the information you want here, even though the environment here is not ideal."

Shotaro ignored the dust and ruins; his gaze was already drawn to the books in front of him.

He skillfully walked up the stairs, and unlike most people, he didn't feel uncomfortable with the library's messiness. Instead, he seemed incredibly focused and at ease.

He flipped through the old newspapers and documents piled up upstairs, as if these documents contained information that was extremely important to him.

That was his legacy, the unspeakable secret between him and Narumi Shokichi.

"He's the W you mentioned."

Sento clearly had a different impression of Shotaro Hidari.

"He doesn't seem very composed."

Onoue smiled and said, "According to the new ten-year seniority system, Shotaro Hidari is actually our senior brother and your senior."

War Rabbit: "Ashi is of a higher generation."

Not long after, Shotaro Sato came down from upstairs carrying a large pile of old newspapers and documents.

Each document was pasted together from newspaper.

The documents looked like they'd been read countless times; the pages were faded and the edges were curled. His face didn't show excitement, but rather a hint of weariness, as if the documents hadn't brought him the answers he was hoping for.

"Can I take all of these things?"

Shotaro's tone was hesitant, indicating some uncertainty.

"Of course, consider it a free gift."

Without the slightest hesitation, Onoue Takumi agreed to Shotaro Satoshi's request.

Shotaro was surprised that Takumi Onoue agreed so readily: "Thank you. My mentor is a detective, and the information he left behind is here. I've always wanted to learn more about the truth through this information, and also to better learn how to be a qualified detective."

Shotaro seemed somewhat oblivious, lowering his head to quickly organize the documents.
“These things are very important to me; they will help me become a better detective.”

Just as the atmosphere was getting a little heavy, Onoue Takumi smiled gently: "Since this library is a place your master often stays in, you can come here anytime you want in the future."

"thank you all."

However, the topic quickly shifted back to the ocean memory that Takumi Onoue and Sento were carrying.

Shotaro suddenly frowned, as if he had thought of something.

"By the way, that ocean memory thing you got last time is very dangerous, you'd better be careful."

Onoue Takumi maintained his gentle smile.

"Thank you for reminding us, but this thing is probably useless to us."

His tone was relaxed, as if he were casually responding to something insignificant.

Seeing Onoue Takumi's calm and unhurried demeanor, Shotaro was taken aback.

At the same time, the tail above looks cleverly shaped.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of familiarity with the silhouette of this library.

In an instant, it transported Shotaro Hidari to another world.

An inexplicable sense of familiarity left Shotaro Sakata somewhat stunned.

It wasn't just a simple smile, but a feeling of déjà vu, as if he saw the shadow of Narumi Shōkichi.

This feeling involuntarily stirred a hint of doubt in Shotaro's heart, but he didn't voice it immediately. He continued to stare at Onoue Takumi, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"I'm just curious about the Fuuto Memory. The other Ocean Memory isn't a good fit for me."

(End of this chapter)