An infinite journey starting from paradise

Lin Shangren's experiences tonight were truly too coincidental, as if someone had specially planned a "hero saving the damsel" plot for him. More importantly, there were simply too many illogicalities in this series of events: whether it was the timing of Natsume-san's request for help, or the time when father and daughter visited the Ayazaki family last month, they were all too coincidental. More importantly, the fact that Natsume and his daughter were so close to each other and had no intention of letting him go was a lie.

Looking at the cute girl in front of him who was silent and pitiful, Lin Shangren activated the [Soul Color Vision].

"no problem?"

Lin Shangren squatted down and wanted to carefully check Lingqi Louzi's condition, but she suddenly threw herself into Lin Shangren's arms and started crying loudly.

“We’re…we’re saved…they…they…wuwuwu…they gave…gave…mom and dad to…”

"Okay, let her sleep for a while."

Lin Shangren gently stroked Ling Qi Louzi's hair and used his eagle fingers to lull her into a deep sleep. He then temporarily swallowed her into the shadow under his coat.

Seeing this, Kamitsuki Hecai's eyes widened. She opened her mouth wide and screamed in horror, "Eat...eat people! What...what did you do to her?!"

"stop."

Lin Shangren stood up and stopped Shangyue Hecai: "Stop pretending. Your heartbeat is very steady, you are not afraid at all."

"W...what?" Shangyue Hecai was stunned, but the fear on his face did not subside.

"It's jumping a lot faster now." Lin Shangren said as he ejected a sharp pocket dagger and several capsules from the dark shadow in the palm of his right hand. "Don't be afraid, I said I won't hurt you."

Seeing what was in Lin Shangren's hand, Shangyue Hecai's heart tightened. He rubbed his arms slightly twice, which were protected in front of his chest as a defense, to confirm whether the thing hidden in his sleeves was still there.

Lin Shangren continued, "If you want to check, just do it openly. I can remove objects from the air. This is what's in your sleeve. There's also the dagger in your boot, the small metal piece hidden in your heel, the small metal piece in your makeup mirror, and the razor blade wrapped in a small cloth bag in your bra... In short, everything on your body that could be used to escape, kill, or commit suicide is here."

Lin Shangren spoke like calling out the names of dishes, and the things he mentioned continued to emerge from the black shadow in his palm, and then floated in front of him under the effect of the floating stone ring.

"My suggestion is that you can also add some new features to your headdress, such as a dagger in the shape of a hairpin, or a head ornament that can hide poison." As he spoke, Lin Shangren used black shadows to shape several headdresses, then waved his hand to disperse them. "Of course, you probably won't need these things later."

"What exactly are you..."

"I told you, my name is Lin Shangren, and I'm your brother-in-law. I have no ill will towards you, so you can be more honest with me."

Lin Shangren smiled and looked at Shangyue Hecai opposite him through the floating daggers, blades and poison.

These things are the reason why Lin Shangren did not choose to knock Shangyue Hecai unconscious but brought her here.

When Lin Shangren saw Shangyue Hecai for the first time through the shadow touch, he could confirm that this woman was not as simple as she seemed.

At that time, Kamitsuki Wana was bowing to the Ayazaki couple. She acted quite timidly and reservedly. Whether it was the avoidance of eyes, the trembling of the corners of her mouth or the subconscious shrinking of her shoulders, she performed it vividly.

Yes, acting.

Even though her appearance seemed real, her heartbeat was unusually steady, not at all like she was nervous or restrained. Then, Lin Shangren sensed these things hidden within her through shadow touch.

While these items could kill, a professional killer certainly wouldn't use such crude, amateurish equipment. Shangyue Hecai's physique wasn't exactly well-trained, but rather delicate. Therefore, Lin Shangren was certain that these items weren't meant to kill others, but rather for self-defense or even suicide.

It was obvious that Kamitsuki Kazuna knew her father had been using her all along and was deeply disgusted by it. Although she pretended to cooperate, she was actually prepared to fight to the death.

After realizing this, Hayashi Naoto decided to test her further. The purpose of his test was, of course, to see if Kamitsuki Kazuna knew about her twin sister's recent suffering. If she knew that Yura had been living in darkness in the basement and had never attempted to help her, Hayashi Naoto would have knocked her out without hesitation, leaving her and her father to fend for themselves.

If she really didn't know what her sister had gone through, Lin Shangren would only consider helping her escape from this quagmire of life.

Apparently, Kamitsuki Kazuna had passed Hayashi Naoto's test. She truly didn't know Yura was still alive. Perhaps it was because she had been attending boarding school and, after graduation, often toured with the theater troupe and rarely returned home, that she hadn't noticed anything unusual in the basement.

"Brother-in-law..."

Shangyue Hecai stared into Lin Shangren's gray eyes, which seemed to see through her completely. However, Shangyue Hecai did not feel terrified, but instead felt a sense of familiarity.

Kamitsuki and Nai sighed and asked, "Is her sister okay? She shouldn't have to live with her eyes blindfolded anymore, right?"

"she's fine."

Hayashi Naoto waved his hand and pulled Kamitsuki and Naka into the simulated dream world of [Luofu Reality]. The dream showed Yura's current bedroom. In the dream space, Yura was holding Shirazaki Misan in her arms, reading a fairy tale book with her.

Looking at the woman sitting on the ground who looked exactly like him, Shangyue Hecai was a little dazed.

At this time, Lin Shangren continued, "This is what Yuliang looks like now. The little girl is called Wei San, and she is our adopted daughter."

Hayashi Naoto snapped his fingers. The content of the dream began to rapidly change—Laplace's demon's ability was reconstructing Kamitsuki Kazuna's childhood memories from her and Yura's.

"You can't go out, and you have to cover your eyes with a black veil even at home... It's hard to say this, but your parents really deserve to die."

Hayashi Naoto clenched his fist slightly, his gaze fixed on Yura's "funeral": Kamitsuki Keiichiro had publicly claimed that his eldest daughter, Kamitsuki Yura, had died of a sudden illness, but in reality, he had sold her to a Japanese military laboratory. And this funeral was Kamitsuki Kazuna's final memory of her sister, Yura.

Kamitsuki and Nakagawa watched in amazement as the scene kept changing and re-freezing. Just as she was trying to understand it all, Lin Shangren continued to ask, "You know what your father wants to do with you, right?"

"I know. But I don't like it and I don't want to do it." Kamitsuki Kazuna replied. This time she didn't hide anything.

"Have you ever tried to escape?"

"Where to escape to?" Kamitsuki Kazuna asked, "How will I survive after I escape? I dare not just run away like Nora in A Doll's House without considering my future life."

Kamitsuki Wonna was right. In Japan in 1957, it would be difficult for a woman like her, who had no other means of survival except her beauty and acting skills, to support herself by normal means.

"So now you're pretending to be friendly with Kamitsuki Keiichiro while working hard to act and save money. You want to escape from the Kamitsuki family once you've saved enough money."

Kamitsuki and Nakagawa nodded. "I can't think of a better way, so this is the only way for now. 'Either you fall, or you come back.' Brother-in-law, you're Chinese, right? You might have heard this saying." (From "What Happened After Nora Left")

Hearing this, Lin Shangren was also a little surprised: "It's normal for drama actors to read Ibsen, but I didn't expect you to read Lu Xun."

"A little bit, I came across it by accident." Shangyue Hecai smiled. "'The most painful thing in life is waking up from a dream with nowhere to go.' 'Dreams are good; otherwise, money is important.' It sounds a bit money-obsessed, but it makes sense. It's just that the second half of the article, about some socioeconomic system, I don't understand. Even if I understood it, it might just add to my suffering."

But... I shouldn't have to worry about it now, right, brother-in-law?"

Shangyue Hecai's guilt towards her sister is real, her desire for the future is real, and the desire and ambition that arise in her heart after witnessing Lin Shangren's magical powers are also real.

Sensing the change in Shangyuehecai's mood, Lin Shangren smiled and asked, "What do you want?"

Shangyue Hecai didn't answer, but asked instead: "What do I need to pay? Brother-in-law, someone of your level shouldn't be so greedy for my body, right?"

"Hehe...Hahahaha. Funny. Even though you're twins, you're completely different from Yura. But, I really like your personality. It's very similar to a good friend of mine."

Lin Shangren restrained his smile and continued, "Tell me what you want first, then I can calculate the price you need to pay."

Chapter 368 Carpet Search

The so-called price naturally would not be Shangyue Hecai's chastity and body. Lin Shangren would not mention it that way, and Shangyue Hecai would not agree to it - if she was willing to exchange her chastity and freedom for wealth, she would have already taken the initiative to climb into the bed of those so-called big shots.

Hayashi Naoto treats her like he does the sisters Satsuki and Riko, offering her a chance to escape her old life and providing support for her survival. All Kamitsuki and Naoto need to pay is their affection for Yura and their gratitude to Hayashi Naoto. If she wants more, she'll have to complete the corresponding task.

As for whether Kamitsuki Hecai will do the suffocating thing of "killing the provider first when she gets ashore" like some "modern independent women", this is obviously impossible: Kamitsuki Hecai is a person who is a little scheming but absolutely kind and has a bottom line. She naturally has no idea of ​​"being both a role and a subordinate".

If some so-called "independent women" were in Shangyue and Cai's living environment, they would probably rush into the bed of the powerful and wealthy, and would even want to grind their lower bodies until sparks came out.

Let’s get back to the story.

After Lin Shangren displayed a series of magical abilities, Shangyue Hecai was convinced that her brother-in-law's magical powers were definitely far beyond her imagination, and that if she relied on him, she would be able to easily realize her dream.

However, Kamitsuki Wana didn't make any excessive demands. She simply said, "I want to escape from Kamitsuki's house and continue acting normally without my father's interference... but... please don't hurt him. What do I need to pay for this?"

"Just that? Actually, you can make some more 'excessive' requests." Lin Shangren said.

Kamitsuki Kazuna replied, "I have read Zweig's The Queen of the Dead."

"'She's too young to know that life doesn't give anything for free, and everything she receives from fate comes with a price.' Is that the line?" Hayashi Naoto continued, following up on Kamitsuki Wonna's words. "I'm not a demon like Mephisto, who'd tamper with contracts. But your knowledge and temperament are quite suitable for the role of Sawatari Sakurako."

As he spoke, Lin Shangren handed a contract to Shangyue Hecai.

"What is this? The employee contract of Seven Star Entertainment Co., Ltd...." Shangyue Hecai looked at Lin Shangren in confusion.

"Once you sign this, you'll be an actor under my company. Room and board, and five social insurances are provided, but 90% of your salary must be turned over as 'cost,'" Lin Shangren explained. "Also, this job requires international travel. Of course, I'll cover the travel expenses."

"what?"

"It's such a happy decision!"

Lin Shangren snapped his fingers and took Shangyue and Cai away from the simulated dream.

"What?" Kamitsuki Kazuna's eyes snapped open, and she looked around in astonishment. "Was that an illusion or something? Oh, what's in my hand... a contract?"

Just as Kamitsuki and Nakagawa were puzzled, Lin Shangren raised his hand and rubbed the back of his neck. "We've checked, and there's nothing wrong with Kamitsuki and Nakagawa's soul and memory. The same goes for Ayazaki Louzi. Slaanesh didn't set any traps on them. So was it really just an accident that we happened to save them tonight? Or is there something else? Forget it, let's clean up here first and then hurry home. I promised Yura to spend time with her and Misan tonight."

Thinking of this, Hayashi Shangren once again covered the Ayazaki family's mansion with black shadows.

Fifteen minutes later, at Lin Shangren's manor.

Lin Shangren originally wanted to ask the mermaid maid Irene and the sisters Shigusa to help temporarily accommodate Kamitsuki Kazuna and the still comatose Ayazaki Louzi, but when he teleported home, he found that several witches were looking at the three mummies with interest.

"What's happening here?"

Seeing Lin Shangren coming back, Senlak quickly stood up straight. She said awkwardly, "I originally wanted to catch them alive, but they became like this after just a few steps. I thought you might be useful to me, Master, so I brought them back."

"Um...are they?"

Senlak replied: "Grave robbers. Um, Master... you said before that the body of Mr. Tokisaka's fiancée had been stolen. When I met them, they were digging the grave next to it. The owner of the grave was called Xiyuan... Xiyuan..."

"Xiyuan Lin." Lin Shangren said, "One of the victims in the serial dismemberment case six years ago. Huh... I'm afraid the victim will be killed in the serial dismemberment case six years ago. ...

"I'm so restless! I killed a large number of them before I left, but they haven't finished killing them all yet, and they still dare to jump like this. This is no ordinary cultist, I must deal a heavy blow."

If this were a scientific world, Lin Shangren would only need to give the order, and the elites of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department would flock out and launch a city-wide manhunt, demonstrating their loyalty to Inspector Lin with their own actions!

Of course, in the world of Kara no Maiden, while Hayashi Shangren has already controlled a number of high-ranking government officials, he hasn't invested the time to train loyal subordinates. All he can mobilize are the unreliable witches in his household: the loyal maid mermaid, the nymphomaniac chameleon, the three-no cat girl, the innocent bunny, and the literature-focused spider girl. Their common sense and adaptability aside, their destructive power is truly formidable. If they were allowed to run wild without restraint, the destructive power would be no less devastating than the "Three Elemental Explosions" that struck Japan.

"I should have brought Dongshi and Edna back with me. At least they're a bit more reliable. Luckily, Furulu can help too." Lin Shangren rubbed the back of his neck helplessly. "Well... Yura is already taking a shower... Then I'll activate [Lucky Pervert] a little to improve my luck. Let's finish this quickly and be back before Yura finishes her shower!"

Thinking this, Lin Shangren teleported to the rooftop. He swung multiple familiar rings, spreading the amethyst bats and expanding the range of his shadow touch to the maximum. Then, he extended the golden eagle wings inherited from Edna and began a blanket search of Tokyo.

……

Meanwhile, in a commercial street in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.

Saeki Toshio, the former headmaster of Sakuraba Girls' Academy, was patrolling the area. Although all girls' schools in Tokyo had revised their overly strict rules, and Saeki Toshio had retired, he still maintained this patrol habit, preventing female students who ventured out alone from being assaulted like his daughter.

"Miyu...daughter..."

Saeki Tokio looked at a street lamp with a somewhat lonely look. Since his daughter was murdered six years ago, a part of him had died along with her forever.

Even though Hayashi Shangren avenged his daughter, even though Hayashi Shangren prepared a generous pension for him and planned to help him hold another art exhibition, Saeki Tokio could no longer pick up a brush. More than painting, he cared about the girls at school. They were so young, they had been in a repressive environment for too long. If they were suddenly freed, who knew what kind of trouble they would cause. They were so beautiful, yet so vulnerable. Someone had to protect and guide them.

Although Saeki Tokisei is no longer a teacher, he still wants to do his part to protect these girls. If there had been someone like him back then, Saeki Miu, his poor daughter, might not have died at the hands of that perverted Fukamizu Kaoru.

Thinking of this, Tokio Saeki walked towards the oden stall on the roadside, wanting to buy a few skewers of yakitori and drink a glass of shochu to warm himself up. Even in late spring, the night was still a little chilly.

Just then, Tokio Saeki heard several familiar voices.

"I didn't expect it to end like this. Haruji would actually drive the boat into Natsuki and Eri."

"After all, I feel betrayed."

"Isn't that too extreme?"

"But, we've already done it...it's only okay for people who love each other, right?"

"Hey, Kurumi, are you so innocent?"

"Tsk, you talk as if you've ever been in love."

The people who came were the students of Sakuraha Girls' College: Imari Kurumi, Ito Mika and Satou Ayumu.

They were talking about a movie called "Crazy Fruit." Because the movie contains a lot of sex and violence, in Tokyo nowadays, it can only be seen in some hidden corners of the theater that will play such movies.

The three of them were quite brave and brave, going to such a dangerous place for their first night outing together. Fortunately, they were lucky and did not encounter any criminals in the video hall this time.

However, just because you haven't encountered her in a video hall doesn't mean you won't encounter her on the street...

Chapter 369: Justice from Heaven

People’s nightlife in 1957 was naturally not as rich as it is today. Most people’s entertainment activities at night were just “entertaining themselves” and “entertaining each other”.

However, Tokyo at that time was one of the few international metropolises in Asia: social entertainment venues such as bars and dance halls had already grown to a considerable scale, and national gambling entertainment such as marbles had also become popular in Japan.

At that time, Bunkyo Ward was already a well-known wealthy area with a wide variety of entertainment venues and good public security. This is why the three members of the "Sakurayu Girls' College Suicide Squad" would go shopping there late at night.

"Hey, Bubu, Hutao, do you want to go eat something? I'm a little hungry." Mika Ito, who was wearing a black rabbit ear headband, held the hands of the other two.

"Isn't it too late to eat now?" Satobu asked back.

Imari Kurumi said, "What's the big deal? Eating just a little won't make you gain much weight."

"You make it sound so easy, Kurumi. Anyway, if you gain weight, it will only grow where it should grow." Satobu looked at Imari Kurumi's perky chest, then looked down at his own bud, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Is Bubu controlling his weight recently? Does it mean that there are weight levels in kendo competitions?" Mika Ito asked curiously.

"No... I just... I just want to improve my womanhood a little bit..." Sato Ayumu answered, his voice getting smaller and smaller.

"what? What?"

"Improve your femininity? Is Bubu Nan falling in love?"

"Ahhh, nothing! I just... forget it, let's go eat oden. Moon World is closed at this time." Ayumu Sato tried hard to change the subject.

But her two best friends wouldn't give up so easily. Imari Kurumi nudged Satou Ayumu with her arm and said, "What's that Chinese proverb? '女为...女为...' It means that girls dress up for the guy they like. It hasn't been long since we were freed from the school rules, and Ayumu already found a boyfriend?"

"A student from another school? Or... he can't be a teacher, right?" Ito Mika also teased.