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Chapter 349 Takumi Onoue's Fangs
The atmosphere in the Sonozaki family's living room was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Ryubei Sonozaki stood in the center of the room, his hands behind his back, coldly staring at the two people who appeared in front of him, Takumi Onoue and Kirihiko Sudo.

Especially when he saw that the traitor Sudo Kirihiko had appeared in his house so openly, an uncontrollable rage burned in his eyes.

"Mr. Envoy, Foundation X has openly brought a traitor back to visit the museum. Is this how you handle affairs?"

Ryūbei's voice was deep yet sharp as a sword, carrying a clear threat.

Sudo Kirihiko stood behind Onoue Takumi, having never seen such a scene before.

I instinctively took a step back, trying to hide behind Takumi Onoue's figure.

The Scissors Memory user and the Velociraptor Memory user behind Sonozaki Ryubei were staring at her menacingly, their eyes cold and filled with murderous intent.

"You dare to come back!"

Ryūbei spoke each word clearly, his deep voice containing a terrifying power, his tone as if it could tear the entire space apart at any moment.

The capacity for fear.
Onoue Takumi casually extended a hand, blocking Sudo Kirihiko's path as if nothing had happened, his expression remaining calm and indifferent.

In an instant, the oppressive feeling of fear dissipated.

He raised his head slightly, a casual smile on his face: "I'm sorry, Mr. Curator, he is now my subordinate. I'm afraid you can't take him away directly."

Upon hearing this, Sonozaki Ryubei's eyes turned icy cold: "What do you mean?"

"I came here in person to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings between the two parties, and also to clarify some issues regarding memory sales channels."

Onoue Takumi spoke slowly, his tone extremely calm and without a trace of hostility, but his steady confidence was impossible for anyone to ignore.

"Memory chip sales channels?"

Ryūbei's eyes revealed obvious disdain.

"Does your X Foundation intend to formally intervene in the museum's memory sales business?"

Onoue smiled and shook his head, patiently explaining.
"Mr. Ryubei, you've misunderstood. The museum sells memory chips purely for profit."

"The reason why Foundation X is involved in memory sales channels is to find users who are truly suitable for memory, so as to further develop some new projects with great potential."

Ryūbei sneered, not believing such a reason at all: "Hmph, these high-sounding words are nothing but an excuse for your X Group to interfere in our affairs!"

The atmosphere in the hall immediately became even more tense, and the standoff between the two sides was imminent.

Saeko stood to the side, her expression revealing obvious worry and anxiety. She looked at Takumi Onoue with complicated eyes, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she chose to remain silent.

Meanwhile, Sudo Kirihiko felt as if he were being pricked by needles, his heart pounding wildly.

Even in such a tense situation, Takumi Onoue remained relaxed and at ease, with a faint smile on his face, as if it were just a casual conversation.

"Foundation X will not interfere with the museum's memory sales. Just like in the past."

Onoue Takumi's tone was calm, but his words revealed an undeniable domineering attitude.

"However, it's futile to try to stop the sales channels for some memory chips."

Ryubei Sonozaki raised an eyebrow: "Even Jun Kato and the others wouldn't talk to me like this."

Onoue Takumi slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a relaxed smile: "So, now you see my attitude."

Takumi Onoue wouldn't even consider a mere Sonosaki Ryubei a threat.
At this stage, even Jia Tou Shun's strength is not enough.

Ryubei's eyes instantly turned cold, and the Scissors Memory behind him swiftly attacked, slashing at Takumi Ono like a sharp blade.

Just as the Scissor Memory Monster rushed towards Takumi Onoue, a strange phenomenon occurred.

Countless pale, eerie white bones suddenly appeared out of thin air, intertwining and combining in an instant to form a tall skeleton warrior in front of Onoue Takumi.

The Scissors Monster was shocked. The incredibly sharp scissors blades struck the skull hard, but only produced a dull metallic clang, leaving not a single mark.

"what?!"

The blade of this scissor-like memory, capable of easily cutting through even steel, was actually blocked by a skeleton that appeared out of nowhere.

Onoue Takumi casually looked up: "Mr. Ryubei, what do you want to do?"

When has Sonozaki Ryubei ever been treated like this?
"Aren't you afraid that starting tomorrow, you and your library will completely disappear from the world with the wind, speaking to me in that tone?"

Onoue Takumi chuckled lightly, then suddenly stopped smiling, releasing an unprecedentedly terrifying aura: "If it really comes to that, I'm afraid it will only be your museum that suffers."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground beneath his feet began to move strangely. Countless terrifying vines and white bones crawled out from the ground, and a chilling aura enveloped the entire Sonozaki family's courtyard in an instant.

One by one, skeleton warriors wielding bone blades rose from the vines, their empty eye sockets gleaming with a cold light, as if the gates of hell had been forcibly opened.

"This is the true use of highly adaptable memory. Has the museum witnessed it?"

"This"

Both the Scissors Monster and the Velociraptor Monster took a few steps back in terror, their bodies trembling slightly.

Sonozaki Saeko didn't say a word, her gaze fixed entirely on Onoue Takumi's skeletal body.

From a nearby villa, a terrified scream suddenly rang out from Sonozaki Wakana: "Ah! Where did that skeleton come from?!"

At this moment, Sonozaki Ryubei had no time to comfort his youngest daughter. He forced himself to remain calm and stared coldly at Onoue Takumi: "Are you going to wage a full-scale war against the museum?"

Onoue Takumi shook his head calmly, but his tone was unusually firm: "I just want Mr. Sonozaki to understand one thing: I don't want to cause trouble, but I'm never afraid of trouble either. If war is inevitable, then please be prepared."

After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Sudo Kirihiko behind him, and smiled slightly: "Kirihiko, let's go."

Sudo Kirihiko seemed to snap out of a daze and quickly followed, saying, "Yes!"

Sonozaki Ryubei stood there, watching Onoue Takumi and Sudo Kirihiko leave calmly, her eyes blazing with anger, but in the end she did not utter a word to stop them.

After Onoue Takumi and Sudo Kirihiko's figures completely disappeared, Sonozaki Ryubei finally slowly loosened her fist, coldly turned around and walked into the depths of the room.

A chilling killing intent still lingered in the air, foreshadowing that the future of Fengdu was destined to be anything but peaceful.

After leaving the Sonozaki family's house, Sudo Kirihiko kept looking back, his eyes filled with unease and worry.

The luxurious yet oppressive mansion behind him seemed to still be filled with Sonozaki Ryubei's anger and hostility.

He knew in his heart that from now on, he had completely severed ties with the museum, and the days ahead would probably not be so easy.

Onoue Takumi noticed the anxiety in Sudo Kirihiko's eyes, and chuckled as he patted his shoulder.
"Don't worry. You're no longer a member of the museum; you're now a full-fledged salesperson for our library. We won't let our own people get hurt so easily."

Sudo Kirihiko's anxiety gradually subsided.

Finally, without further hesitation, he followed Takumi Onoue back to the library.

Inside the library, Kiryu Sento was already waiting for the two to return.

He stood in front of the table, on which lay the Lost Driver and Metal Memory accessories, which he had personally modified, as well as some special auxiliary weapons.

"This is?"

Sudo Kirihiko stepped forward, looking at the brand-new equipment with a puzzled expression.

"Relying solely on Metal Memory, your combat power is probably still insufficient,"

Onoue explained, "That's why I had Sento design some auxiliary weapons to enhance your combat power."

Sento smiled slightly and pushed the small and exquisite weapons in front of Sudo Kirihiko.

These items are modified from some buckle props in the world of Extreme Fox. After adjustments, they are perfectly compatible with Metal form, enhancing combat strength.

Sudo Kirihiko curiously picked up one of the auxiliary weapons and examined it for a long time.

"So, what's my job next?" "You'll continue selling memory chips, but our library's sales principles are completely different from what you did at the museum."

"We no longer pursue mere profit and quantity, but rather to truly find suitable users for the memory, those with a compatibility of at least 60%."

Sudo Kirihiko nodded thoughtfully: "I understand. The purpose of doing this is to allow the memory to unleash its true power, rather than to create more tragedies."

At this moment, Sento, who was standing next to him, suddenly raised his concerns: "However, aren't you worried that Sonozaki Ryuhei will directly protest to the higher-ups of Zaibatsu X by openly interfering in the memory sales channels?"

"Conglomerate X is not a unified organization as outsiders imagine. In reality, it is just a superficial alliance, with various forces cooperating and restraining each other, and there is no absolute ruler."

"Even if Sonozaki Ryubei wanted to complain to Foundation X, it wouldn't have much effect."

"In essence, Conglomerate X is a loose alliance spontaneously formed by a group of merchants and financial groups who have profited from war and turmoil since ancient times."

Foundation X?

This was the first time Sudo Kirihiko had heard this name.
“Each of them has a complicated background, and on the surface they are all affiliated with various legitimate companies and organizations.”

"But in reality, they secretly used these legitimate funds to jointly invest in unconventional and dangerous weapons such as the Gaia Memory, the Desire Coin, and the Celestial Switch, in order to create more chaos and thereby reap huge profits."

Onoue paused for a moment, then added, "In other words, as long as you have the willingness, the technology, and the capital to invest in this kind of project, you can be recognized as a member of Foundation X."

"It does not have a clear leadership; its status and influence are determined only by the strength of its power and the entanglement of its interests."

Their direct superior was actually Wan Deng Xue Shi.

The two work as a small team, cooperating directly with Wan Deng Xue Shi, whose status and abilities are sufficient to handle pressure from other sources.

As for those of higher rank, like Jia Tou Shun, they could no longer interfere.

It is said that Shirooue Takumi and Sento also have financial backing, just not as strong as Mantou Yukiji and Kato Jun.

What Takumi Onoue and Sento are doing now is no different from what Fuuto Mirai is doing.

Moreover, aside from the Skull Memory on the surface, Takumi Onoue also possesses the Benevolent Driver power, which allows him to act without being overly restrained.
No sooner had he finished speaking than a soft knock sounded at the library door.

Standing outside the door was none other than Sonozaki Saeko.

Today, she wore a black long dress, looking elegant and composed. Her makeup was light and fresh, but there was a hint of apology and worry between her brows.

"I'm sorry, Qiao, I really didn't expect my father to react so strongly to what happened at my house yesterday."

Saeko's voice was gentle and apologetic, revealing a hint of unease and guilt.

Upon hearing this, Onoue Takumi smiled gently, gestured for Saeko to sit down, and remained completely calm.

“It’s alright, I completely understand Mr. Ryubei’s position. I just hope that this won’t put you, Ms. Saeko, in a difficult position. That’s enough.”

He stood up and personally brewed a cup of coffee for Saeko.

The rich aroma of coffee filled the air, warm and soothing, instantly dispelling the serious atmosphere in the room.

Onoue Takumi gently pushed the coffee towards Saeko, his tone gentle and with a hint of a smile: "Try it, I think you'll like it."

Saeko picked up her cup, lowered her head, and took a small sip. Her eyes lit up slightly, revealing a genuine appreciation: "Mmm, it tastes very good."

"I didn't expect Ms. Saeko to know about coffee?"

Saeko put down her cup, a gentle smile curving her lips in a very ladylike response.

Sudo Kirihiko was stunned. He remembered that back at the company, this young lady had quite a temper.
"While I wouldn't call myself an expert, your coffee does have a very unique flavor. It's rich in oils and makes you feel comfortable and warm when you drink it."

Onoue Takumi nodded slightly and smiled, "It seems my efforts have not been in vain to gain Ms. Saeko's approval."

Saeko stared quietly at the slowly swirling coffee in her cup, her smile gradually fading, her gaze becoming serious and thoughtful.

"To be honest, Qiao, I also think that the museum's past sales model was indeed too crude. Selling memory indiscriminately without considering compatibility will only result in meaningless waste in the end."

战兔
You're just letting your values ​​follow your physical appearance.

Therefore, I agree with what A-Qiao said.
"If we could carefully select suitable users like your library does, that would truly align with the original design philosophy of memory."

Onoue Takumi listened quietly: "Since Ms. Saeko also agrees with our philosophy, why not simply invest in our library and join our cause together?"

"Hey?"

Saeko paused for a moment, a clear look of surprise and uncertainty flashing in her eyes.

Can I join too?

"certainly."

"Libraries are inherently open platforms, and we naturally welcome you if you have such a wish."

Upon hearing this, Saeko Sonozaki's face lit up with barely concealed excitement and anticipation. Her eyes were fixed on Takumi Onoue, radiating girlish joy.

"I would be more than happy to join your team, A-Qiao."

It has to be said that Sonozaki Saeko's behavior made Sento feel extremely disgusted.
However, she suddenly lowered her head shyly and said hesitantly, "Um, Qiao, I have another request, which may seem a little strange."

Onoue Takumi looked at her with a hint of curiosity and said softly, "Miss Saeko, please speak freely."

Saeko blushed slightly and said with a hint of embarrassment.
"Actually, I really want to see what you look like after you transform again. That skeletal monster form is truly unforgettable and I find it very captivating."

Faced with Saeko's unexpected request, Onoue Takumi was slightly taken aback: "Your hobby is quite unique. But since you like it, I have no reason to refuse."

As he spoke, he took out the Skull Memory, and instantly, cold and eerie white bones rapidly gathered, covering Takumi Onoue's entire body, condensing into a majestic and mysterious image like the Skeleton Emperor.

Saeko's eyes lit up instantly, and a clear look of excitement and joy appeared on her face. She quickly pulled out her forbidden memory device: "Then me too!"

With a low murmur, the monstrous form draped in forbidden red petals reappeared in the room, gracefully floating close to Takumi Onoue.

Zhan Tu stood to the side, muttering to himself, "I really don't understand the interests and hobbies of you people."

"Hahahaha!"

Suddenly, a burst of maniacal laughter echoed throughout the entire library without warning.

Sonosaki Saeko, who was still immersed in the warm and subtle atmosphere, was suddenly startled, and the form of the forbidden memory instantly dissipated.

Reverting to her original girlish self, she panicked and threw herself into Onoue Takumi's arms, her face pale: "W-what happened?"

Onoue Takumi paused for a moment, then patted her back gently and helplessly: "It's alright, Saeko-san, this is our companion."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tan Lidou smiled triumphantly, his entire body transforming into a dazzling stream of data, which quickly condensed into a semi-transparent data humanoid figure, floating in front of everyone.

"I really am a genius with god-like talent!"

Dan Kuroto's voice was filled with fervor and confidence as he looked at everyone present with a boastful air.

Saeko's eyes widened in surprise. Thinking of her younger brother, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is this... a data person?"

With a smile, Onoue Takumi explained, "This is Dan Kuroto. His talent is unparalleled. He can transform his consciousness into a data form similar to memory, thus allowing him to move freely through various data domains."

"That's amazing!"

"Did you make any new discoveries just now?"

Dan Lidou looked up with a smug expression and laughed loudly: "I have just successfully found a brand new and optimal combination between the energy bottle and the memory! This will completely overturn all our previous assumptions!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sento's eyes lit up with excitement, his whole body was instantly ignited with enthusiasm, and his ahoge (cowlick) stood up high, as if he was about to unleash endless creative inspiration.

"really?"

Sento then pounced on Dan Kuroto, who was shaken and looked disgusted.
Although Saeko Sonozaki was curious about what the energy bottle was, it wasn't surprising that Takumi Onoue and Sento were part of Foundation X and that they had other projects in their hands.
(End of this chapter)