Chapter 152 42: Flowers Rising
“Seven days ago, around the time Chiba Kikueda died, seven ‘giant flowers’ bloomed in various parks or forests in Osaka, without exception. They grow out of trees, and were already withered when they were discovered.”
“According to previous clues, we found that Chiba Chrysanthemums had been to these places for wildflower photography some time ago.”
“And there are five locations where it can be confirmed that the missing persons disappeared in that area.”
“Based on all the previous evidence, the murderer in the Charming Girl case was determined to be Chiba Kikueda, and the accomplice was Maria Yuki and Kayue Simon, but due to the need to maintain stability, this case will not be announced to the public, and the classification level is classified. Please abide by the obligations of confidentiality and the relevant matters related to the confidentiality contract. ”
At the summary meeting attended by only a few people, as the person in charge of this operation, Takashima Yumi summarized the case and officially announced that the Charming Girl case had been solved.
Because the regulations on extraordinary crimes have not yet been perfected, ordinary insiders like Ximen Jiayue and Yuki Maria can be given a lighter sentence and obtain limited freedom for the time being after promising never to leak secrets. However, this will not happen until the extraordinary court. After formal establishment, a supplementary trial will be held.
Nowadays, for extraordinary events, there are generally two ways to deal with the outside world.
The first is the irrefutable extraordinary battle, highlighting one's own heroism and the other's evil.
The second is to see whether it can be concealed and the severity of casualties. If it can be concealed but the casualties are not heavy, let it out to boost one's own morale. If it is not, suppress it. This is the case now.
Although there were many casualties in the Mei Nu case, most of them were "missing", and they were also gang members. It was easy to be involved in some vendetta or the like, and they had not shown extraordinary power to the wider public to cover it up.
Takashima does not have the power to make judgments. If she were to handle it, even an accomplice would have to be imprisoned for a few years.
Even though, she understands them.
"Takashima-san, should we go back to Tokyo or continue to handle the follow-up matters here?"
After the meeting, Shirai asked curiously.
"There are still some tricks left. We don't need the rest. After all, Tokyo has been thinking about your ability. Maybe you can go back tomorrow afternoon."
The rest of the work will also follow. The relationship here is not big, the main thing is that she has to write a non-ability evaluation report on Shirai Kyoko to Noguchi.
Toyokawa left a few days ago. The public opinion about the concert on the Internet has not been completely suppressed. The most serious accusation has nothing to do with him shooting and killing people. Instead, it was a fire at the concert venue. He immediately took Nanako away without caring about the lives of these people, which made many people feel uneasy.
You know, Japanese officials have always been portraying them as heroes.
Now the house collapsed, burying Toyokawa and Nanako Hoshino.
It’s not that everyone doesn’t know stories about their ancestors, it’s just that as ordinary people, they naturally have to stand on the standpoint of ordinary people and fight for their interests.
Of course, there are people who can help Toyokawa. He thinks that if he had super powers, he would first save those close to him.
It’s just that Toyokawa didn’t show up again after saving Nanako, as if he didn’t care about their life or death at all.
Although it was later confirmed that it was just smoke and not fire, the crowd was still very angry. In addition, when emotions are online, they don't talk so much rationally. The more the hole is blocked, the higher the spray will be.
Having no choice but to make up a set of rhetoric, the two of them attended a press conference with a prepared script to quell public anger.
These are not the biggest headaches for Toyokawa. What worries him the most is that Nanako's career as an idol has collapsed.
We rise because of him and fail because of him.
“You have plenty of time next, so you can rest in the afternoon and eat bento for a few days. Today I will take you to try Okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Do you want to try the puffer fish pot? I’ll try it. I tried it once and it was quite delicious.”
Since the main task left is to make an evaluation report on Shirai Kyoko, it is necessary to have some non-work contact with Shirai.
“Is it really possible?” Shirai doesn’t pay much attention to food, but he naturally cherishes and yearns for food.
"Yes, and the Special Affairs Bureau will reimburse it." After the case was completed, Takashima was not as serious as when he was handling the case.
Tuk Tuk.
Captain Takeuchi came over with a piece of information.
"Chief Gao Dao, this is the information you ordered to investigate. We interviewed many people and spent several days to dig out such an incident from that year."
Gao Dao took it and opened it. Originally he was just standing and reading, but the more he read, the relief on his face slowly disappeared, and he gradually sat upright on the chair, his expression becoming more serious.
Shirai, who understood the air, also held his breath. He didn't know what kind of information could make Takashima look so serious.
After spending a few minutes reading it, Takashima sighed slowly.
"If I remember correctly, the Yuki couple will hold a banquet at Tsutenkaku today, right?" Takeuchi nodded and added.
“The purpose is that Hisaki Yuki wants to take advantage of the chaos and become the boss, so he invited many people from gangs, as well as wealthy businessmen who are close to him, and some local parliamentarian families.”
“ Now, the banquet is in progress.”
Takashima nodded lightly: "Takeuchi, please immediately request the police station to evacuate everyone at Tsutenkaku Tower, and then assemble all the action teams of the Osaka Special Affairs Bureau to enter combat readiness."
"Yes!"
"Shirai."
"Ah, yes!"
"Our plan has failed. When we arrive at the scene later, you will follow Captain Takeuchi and act within your ability when encountering danger. ”
Although he still didn't understand what happened, Shirai nodded vigorously.
tsutenkaku? Is it the building that looks like a bud that I saw in the car last time?
While rushing to the scene by car, Takashima had to immediately apply for support from the headquarters, hoping that it would not be too late.
"They should be too late."
"Huh? What's too late? Are there any guests who haven't arrived yet?"
Tongten Pavilion. It has been a landmark building in Osaka since its birth.
Even if it was destroyed at some point, it was rebuilt later.
The Tsutenkaku Tower in this world is larger overall, and there is a high-end restaurant on the top floor that was originally said to serve Hitachi Group executives and distinguished guests.
However, management failed later and the restaurant was transferred to other catering groups.
Taking advantage of the unique location advantage, the restaurant changed its operators and focused on high-end and romance. After the reorganization, various marketing methods were used, thus resurrecting the restaurant and becoming the latest check-in point for many fashionistas. At the same time, it also attracted many Organizing small and medium-sized banquets.
Just like today.
The purpose is to reshuffle the banquet of Osaka gang forces.
A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, so Yuki Kuken needs to unite some people and divide some cakes before he is qualified to go under the knife.
For this reason, he made a heavy investment and contracted the use of the restaurant and even the entire Tsutenkaku Tower for one day. He was not allowed to receive tourists and was only responsible for his guests.
The banquet is just the appetizer, and the highlight is the secret meeting afterwards.
"Originally, I thought I wouldn't be able to come to the scene. Those extraordinary beings are indeed very powerful." Maria Yuki answered the question incorrectly.
"Are you kidding me? You are today's heroine. Besides, you have tried your best for me regarding the charming girl. Naturally, I can't let you go to jail." Yuuki Hisako He gently held his wife's hand and spoke softly.
Maria’s eyes seemed to be sighing as she looked out the window at the scenery.
"Jiuxian, I used to look at this tower from a distance and thought, this is really like a bud that has not bloomed."
Yuki Kuken was in a good mood today and was about to say something casually, but Maria picked up the words herself.
"Just like me, it seems that I can never wait for that glorious day."
Yuki's smile froze for a moment. After looking around, he leaned towards Maria's In the ear: "Today is our important day, don't make trouble."
"Yes. This is indeed my important day, and I have put too much thought into it." Maria The look in his eyes completely lost the tenderness in the past.
“What do you mean?”
Sensing the inappropriate atmosphere, Yuuki gently let go of her hand, took half a step back, barely maintained her husband's dignity, and asked her with a frown.
Maria took out a blue iris flower from her arms and looked at Yuuki: "Do you know why the enchantress left you alone and didn't kill you?"
Hearing her mention As for Mei Nu, Yuki's bad feeling deepened and deepened, and he didn't answer a word.
"Because you are the nourishment for her to bloom."
A strange sound came from below, and the gorgeous lights went out. Both the guests and the waiters discussed curiously He got up and asked if there was a power outage.
However, the sound of a wine glass falling to the ground woke everyone up.
People looked along the place where the sound came from, and could see a rich man kneeling on the ground, covering his stomach, wailing in pain.
“Ah! These things are, poisonous!”
“Quickly, call an ambulance!”
“Ah - I, my stomach hurts too! ”
Bang bang.
Not only him, but more and more people fell down. Without exception, they were all clutching their stomachs and struggling in pain, like a mass food poisoning.
The service staff called in a panic to check on the guests.
“Don’t you think the fragrance of the flowers is a bit strong?” Maria’s voice seemed to steal people’s soul in front of the sweating Yuki Kuken.
Remembering the rumors that witches can enchant people, Yuki closed his eyes and pinched himself hard. Severe pain was felt, and the scene in front of him seemed to have changed slightly.
After looking carefully, I realized that it was just ordinary champagne in my hand, and I didn't know what was mixed in it.
“This cup of yours is the seeds of blue iris.” Maria smiled without emotion.
The pain in the stomach began to attack, and even the body became stiff. Yuki leaned against the glass with difficulty: "Charming Girl. Is it you? Blue Iris, you can't possibly still like him."
"Yes, I hate him, and I hate you."
Vine roots kept protruding from the mouths and noses of the guests who were struggling in pain, squirming
"It seems that in your eyes, I am just a doll that is at the mercy of others, with a clearly marked price."
The exotic flowers and plants protruded from the mouths of the guests. They could not breathe, but their bodies were no longer able to breathe. Under control, he raised his hands.
The ten fingers turned into root tentacles, which continued to grow and spread, and came to Yuki Kuken's side. In his frightened eyes, they entangled his limbs, and then penetrated into the skin and flesh.
But this is not robbing nutrients, but delivering nutrients.
“Ah, ah——! Maria, I haven’t been good enough to you all these years?! I admit that I got you by despicable means, but, but——”
"Shh." Maria held his face and pressed his forehead against hers, "Since you like my body so much, now, let us completely merge into one."
"I will bear all the sins of Osaka Castle."
Countless vines layered on top of each other, gradually wrapping the two of them inch by inch. In Yuuki's desperate eyes, the last trace of light disappeared.
(End of this chapter)