Chapter 954 Pandora
"Can you find the gem of eternal life? The Philosopher's Stone, Pandora?"
After flipping through the documents in front of him, Belmode put aside the shiny, complicated and gorgeous photos of handicrafts, and instead picked up a record that was obviously handwritten. He read each word carefully with a sarcastic expression on his lips. smile.
"It's nonsense." He raised his head and glanced at Tang Ze who was sitting opposite, and Bermod replied decisively, "A gem that can give people eternal life? Why would anyone believe in such a thing."
Tangze lowered his eyes, stirred the coffee at hand nonchalantly, and replied in a neutral tone: "Who knows. Maybe it's true."
"...Why, do you also believe that this kind of thing sounds ridiculous?" Belmod turned his eyes and paid careful attention to his expression.
Considering only the style and logic of his actions, Kumail is undoubtedly a lunatic.
But even a madman looks ordinary and gentle compared with those who are afraid of death, fear disappears, and are unwilling to give up a good life.
Belmod has met many of them.
It is a taste that is influenced by the desire for power. It is the limit of human desire, arrogant and ridiculous.
If she could, she really didn't want Kumel to be tempted by some illusory goal and fall into a situation of no return.
Karasawa snorted and took a sip from the cup of bitter coffee: "Before someone studies and discovers it, can you believe that there is such a thing as X alloy in the world? What about cognitive science?"
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For him, who has a strong craving for sweets, this cup of black coffee is pure medicine, but when he swallowed it, Tang Ze remained completely calm.
After recovering his memory, Tangze quickly realized that even if he had no memory of his previous life, he was still the same as him in the past eighteen years. His living habits and many tiny details were very similar to his current self. .
After discovering this problem, Karasawa consciously corrected these problems. When he acted as Akechi Goro or Kumail, he would deliberately change his eating habits, handwriting, and habitual movements to reduce the possibility of being involved in gangs.
Black coffee is one of them. Compared with the ones that fit his tone, it can make Karasawa feel clearer.
"So, which one do you believe in?" Belmod gave him a subtle look, "I really can't tell. You don't seem to be a romantic guy."
She looked normal when she said this, but her heart couldn't help but sink.
Others don't know what Kumel represents, but Belmod, who is deeply involved in the organization's experiments, or is himself part of the experimental product, knows it all too well.
Although this guy probably knows nothing about the so-called theory, he is the most specific "product" that can really influence the direction of the organization's research.
If he said that such a thing existed, the direction of the organization would definitely tilt accordingly.
...Or maybe Kumail deliberately showed this tendency because he knew this.
"Of course I don't want to believe it. But you also saw it," Karasawa clicked on a line in the report, "This 'Scobin' is not just an ordinary killer. I believe that there must be others in that organization." There are more people like this. Their pursuit may not be correct, but it must be meaningful.”
Belmod glanced at those harsh words, frowned, and glanced at Tang Ze reflexively.
She didn't say anything, but Tang Ze understood the meaning of her look, and then explained: "Don't worry, I am still irreplaceable. But at the same time, each of them is irreplaceable. If, I It means, if..."
His speaking voice became lower and lower, and in the end, it was as low as talking to himself in front of a cup. Even Belmode, who was sitting opposite, spent a lot of effort to hear these words clearly.
"What if 'Pandora' is not a madman's imagination, but something more concrete."
As he spoke, he raised his eyes, and the pupils under his contact lenses lit up with a slight golden light.
What he said was not serious and his tone was erratic, but Belmode suddenly tightened his fingers.
She probably guessed what Kumail wanted to say.
It's like APTX4869, which has created countless miracles and tragedies, and it's like an organization that suddenly decided to collect X alloy...
If these people really have special powers and are not just magic sticks, then their words, even if they are raving and gibbering in sleep, have a certain meaning and cannot be underestimated.
"Instead of letting them move around outside without knowing what they are planning, and doing some unknown actions in secret, it is better to be more direct." Putting down the cup, Tang Ze pointed to the photos, "Eliminate them, or control them. It is much easier to eliminate them by locking them in a laboratory than letting them roam outside.”
Having said this, Tang Ze stopped pretending, and no longer used the soft tone, and expressed his request directly.
"Report these in detail. Don't let them have an easy time. I believe the boss will be interested in these things."
Of course Karasawa needs to pass these reports to the organization, but he and Bourbon are still theoretically Rum's subordinates, and the information they send back cannot go beyond Rum's authority.
As for Rum, there is a high probability that he also harbors evil intentions and is a slippery person. He is obviously the type who will include private goods when uploading and distributing.
It would be a real sin if the boss's interest in the zoo was reduced because of this.
At this point, Belmod completely understood his thoughts and looked at the photos for a while.
In addition to the treasures of the Romanov dynasty, there are also a large number of jewelry mixed in. The bright light falls on the table, like a set of gorgeous splicing paintings.
It is not difficult to see that although the number of the two is not proportional at all, the price of these precious gems may not be much lower than that of the collection next to it.
To be more precise, this is the real work content of the thief as "Scobin". The part of the Romanov dynasty that the world knows about her is a completely personal interest.
...Then again, nothing happened at my job, because I got caught by an amateur fisherman, and was caught by a more savvy hunter, who squeezed out all the information about the organization behind it...
If the organization that calls itself a zoo could know the ins and outs of everything, the first thing to do might be to sneak into the organization and kill Scobin.
Belmode smiled. This time she did not refuse, but silently gathered everything into the document bag.
"Okay, considering that this is a group of guys who need to be dealt with, you gave me a good strategy." Belmod packed his things and changed to a more relaxed sitting position, "Everyone will be satisfied. You look for me, Is it just for these things?" "It's not just these things." Tang Ze looked at her after she changed her appearance. Eyes that became unfamiliar for the first time, "Of course there is a reason why I tell you this. I believe that for no reason, people in this organization will not set action goals based on illusory legends. They will believe so firmly. Pandora’s existence must have a source.”
"...So?"
"So, have you heard of Dusk Annex? When did the boss start collecting X-alloy and pay attention to these 'rumors' and 'legends'? Was it after that funeral?"
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"Dong dong dong..."
After searching around but unable to find the doorbell, Koshimizu Nanatsuki grabbed his hair and had no choice but to ignore the etiquette issues and walked directly into the door. He raised his hand and knocked on the door in front of him.
And almost the moment she put down her hand, the door in front of her was opened.
"...You're really scary like this." Looking at Hoshikawa Teru, who was standing in the shadow of the door, and could barely see his expression under his bangs, Koshikoshi Nanatsuki patted his chest, "Have you been squatting at the door? Someone is there? The door will open immediately upon knocking.”
Xingchuan Hui glanced at her without saying anything, turned around and led her inside.
"It's quite big." Nanatsuki Koshizui, who was visiting the Phantom Thieves' stronghold for the first time, looked around and commented, "It looks like there is no shortage of money. So why not install a doorbell? The curtains are also drawn like that. It’s so tight that you can’t even tell if anyone lives here from the outside.”
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"Because there is no need. It is normal for the secret base not to be discovered."
"Eh? Then how do you usually go out? You all walk away. Do you want to go over there?"
"Yeah. Convenient."
"What if someone comes to the door?"
"Someone discovered you when you came here. This is the stronghold of the Phantom Thieves, and not just anyone can come in."
With a faint sense of death, Xingchuan Hui kept his dead eyes and answered the half-baked detective's continuous questions.
He knew where the other person's familiar tone came from, and this wasn't the first time he had come into contact with the other person.
For Nanatsuki Koshizui, the member of the Phantom Thieves she is most familiar with is the joker, who also has a social identity as a detective. In her understanding, Hoshikawa Teru = Akechi Goro = joker, so it is natural for her to treat those who are not playing the role as a matter of course. Xingchuan Hui regarded the other party as his real daily state.
Although the difference is a bit big, Nanatsuki Koshimizu, who has experienced the mask user state, can still understand it to some extent.
When she stands in that kind of world, she will have a completely different sense of detachment from the past. To a greater or lesser extent, her personality will be different from her daily state, at least for her.
Xingchuan Hui understood her thoughts, but he really wasn't in the mood to play cosplay, and he couldn't imitate Karasawa's speaking style, so he simply chose to remain silent.
Koshizui Nanatsuki, who has awakened his power but has not become a formal member, is technically an intern. Naturally, it is impossible for an intern to know the secrets of the company. It is impossible to tell her about Karasawa's identity. This scapegoat can only be Xingchuan Hui continued to carry it.
In the war room, Morofushi Jingguang, who was helping Miyano Akemi sort out financial documents, raised his head and was about to call Hoshikawa when he saw the person coming in behind him and immediately swallowed the call keenly.
"...This is Miss Yueshui. Is there anything going on when you come over here suddenly?"
The two of them knew about the existence of the Phantom Thieves. Due to their natural abilities, Karasawa had reserved them as "preparatory members" and would not come here under normal circumstances.
Regardless of his identity as a quasi-mask user, Haga Kyosuke's most important social identity is a musician. He has just escaped from the family case and is still busy dealing with litigation issues. Koshimizu Nanatsuki is working with his best friend. We have just settled down in Tokyo and are still very busy.
Of course, the considerate Phantom Thieves leader will not disturb other people's personal lives at this time. Unless they are really too busy, or their identities are really needed, otherwise they will just maintain a low-frequency daily greeting with them. .
Normally, as smart people who know what's interesting, since Karasawa didn't take the initiative to introduce them to other members of the Phantom Thieves, the two of them were very sensible and didn't disturb the daily lives of the Phantom Thieves without authorization, even if they knew the address here. , and never took the initiative to come to the door.
There must be a reason why Koshimi Nanatsuki came here.
"Ah, didn't he tell you?" Nanatsuki Koshizui glanced at Hoshikawa Teru who was curled up on the sofa in surprise, "The leader told me that if this happens, let me take the initiative to tell him, If he doesn’t reply, then come to the base to explain the matter.”
"Huh?" Zhu Fu Jingguang frowned and glanced at Xingchuan Hui questioningly, seeing confusion on the other person's face as well.
Karasawa, who was mainly busy in the past few days, said he would leave some space for the CIA and FBI to talk, and then led a group to Osaka to experience the limited-time Kaito Kidd cosplay event.
Regarding this new and rare female high school detective, Karasawa had actually given them some instructions.
"That's it, the invitation." Koshizui Nanatsuki took out an invitation and shook it, "You said, you received any vague letters that named multiple detectives and so on. , I want to inform you as soon as possible, so I can’t act rashly. Yesterday morning, Xiaoxun saw this in the mailbox of the office. You have been running to Osaka for several days, but it hasn’t been delivered to you at all.”
With that said, she handed the invitation letter in her hand to Hoshikawa Teru. Obviously, she meant that the invitation also came from Akechi Goro.
Xingchuan Hui frowned and took the letter.
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"Where did you hear this name?" Belmod's fingertips trembled, and it took some effort to put the tea cup back on the table smoothly.
It took her a lot of effort to control the trembling in her voice.
Because Kumail will ask about the Dusk Annex, he will undoubtedly pay attention to the legend surrounding it, about the single rich man Renya Karasuma who died mysteriously decades ago.
And this also means that Kumail has probably investigated something very extraordinary, and he is learning about the real identity of BOSS.
More than anything else, the Stone of Immortality that I don’t know exists, this is the real Pandora’s box that should not be touched...
(End of chapter)