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Chapter 479 Because You Are Tsundere Right Now...

Zoroastrianism.

A sect that was only heard of, but left with no clear impression.

In the newspaper before, Qin Zhibo saw an advertisement of this sect announcing the recruitment of new believers, saying that as long as you join the Zoroastrianism and become a believer, you can receive some small gifts every week.

Other than that it's nothing special.

[Guan: The arsonist once participated in the "Zoroastrian Cult", but his whereabouts are unknown now.If you investigate, you might find some new clues]

[Qin: Got it, I'll start investigating now]

After finishing the communication, Qin Zhibo found the recent arson case report and the advertisement of Zoroastrianism recruiting followers from the messy pile of newspapers on the table.

The first is the information about the arson case. Just last night, the fifth arson case occurred in Tokyo. The police speculated that it was the same serial arsonist.

As the case is still under investigation, the newspaper did not disclose too much information.

The second is the advertisement of Fire Worship Cult, Qin Zhibo read it carefully.

Fire is the origin of human civilization. Since the beginning of primitive society, human beings have had an inexplicable affection for flame. It is a symbol of light and hope, and it drives away severe cold and darkness.
The ad spends a lot of time explaining the meaning of flames to human beings, and finally the address of Zoroastrianism: No. 40, Shinjuku Avenue, Shinjuku District, Tokyo.

Since the Mazda 929 leased last week had been returned, Qin Zhibo could only take a taxi.

After more than 40 minutes of driving, the driver finally put Qin Zhibo at No. [-] of Shinjuku Avenue, a place called "Human Fire Culture Development Research Center".

Qin Zhibo, who got out of the taxi, looked up at the somewhat funny name, and guessed that it should be directly forbidden by the government to directly use Zoroastrianism as a signboard.

It's just that if the name is not read carefully, it is easy to be regarded as the "Human Cremation Development Research Center".

The research center has a transparent glass door, but behind the glass door is a thick red curtain, making it difficult to see the situation inside.

Just as Qin Zhibo was about to walk in, he heard the voices of believers preaching from the other intersection.

"Sir, can I take a moment of your time? Let me introduce you to the story of Su Luzhi, the messenger of the holy fire and the high priest of worshiping the fire."

"The flame is our partner. Human civilization is built on the flame. Here is a leaflet. Please read it."

"Do you know why people always talk about rebirth in the flames? This is our research center, we can go in and discuss it."

The three congregants at the crossroads were wearing uniform fiery red half-sleeves, holding leaflets and preaching to the passers-by around them.

However, most of the passers-by declined with a polite smile, or gave them a contemptuous look. In short, no one was interested in understanding the mystery.

But at this moment, a crimson figure happened to appear at the intersection, and took the leaflets of Zoroastrians with great interest.

Qin Zhibo took a closer look and saw that it was Koizumi Hongzi.

Seeing that Hongzi Koizumi was interested in the leaflets, the three believers immediately adopted a trinity formation and surrounded Hongzi Koizumi for brainwashing.

"O fire, worship fire"

"Look at this girl's beautiful red hair, it's almost as if she was born to inherit the will of the flame."

"Girl, are you interested? Our research center is here, let our priest talk to you in detail."

Under the brainwashing of one man and two women in turn, Koizumi Hongzi let out a signature laugh of "Oh Ho Ho Ho Ho", and then walked over accompanied by three believers, just in time to meet Qin who was standing at the gate of the "Cremation Research Center" Zhibo hit him right.

"you"

"I"

The two looked at each other, both a little surprised that each other would appear in this place.

In Qin Zhibo's impression, Koizumi Hongzi has always hated this kind of pseudo-magic. For example, she dislikes Phantom Thief Kidd because Phantom Thief Kidd always uses magic to ruin the reputation of magic.

Of course, all of this is Koizumi Hongzi's own opinion.

But this time she was actually interested in a mere Fire Worship Cult, which really made Qin Zhibo a little puzzled.

If these people knew that Hongzi Koizumi could set fire with one finger, they would all regard her as the "God of Fire".

"Why are you here?" Koizumi Hongzi was the first to ask.

Of course, Qin Zhibo couldn't say in front of the three Zoroastrians that he came to investigate an arsonist, he could only explain: "I'm just passing by to get some soy sauce."

Just as Hongzi Koizumi was about to say something, the three believers next to him immediately saw the stitches, and their smiling eyes seemed to see today's head KPI.

"Since both of you are friends, let's go together, and the two of you can take care of each other."

"Go in and get to know each other, there's no harm in that."

"Come on, come on."

In this way, the two entered the "cremation center" half pushed and half on the spot.

Entering the interior of the Zoroastrian base camp, Qin Zhibo found that the decoration here was no different from ordinary offices, except that there were various pictures of flames in various colors hanging on the walls on both sides of the corridor.

Under the leadership of the believers, the two were sent to a room like a reception room. Two fake fire props for film and television shooting were also arranged in the room.

"Please wait here a moment, our priest will come out soon."

The three disciples withdrew one by one, and Qin Zhibo and Koizumi Hongzi had a short chance to talk.

"How will you be here?"

Koizumi Hongzi asked first, she used the witch's sixth sense to feel that Qin Zhibo's presence here was not accidental.

Qin Zhibo explained: "I'm here to investigate the recent arson case in Tokyo."

Suddenly, Qin Zhibo thought of a possibility, and changed the topic, "Could it be you who did this?"

"Hey!" Koizumi Hongzi's face was a little sullen, "Although I am the heir of the Red Magic family and use fire elemental magic, I never set fires in the city."

Qin Zhibo's eyes rolled when he thought of Hongzi Koizumi's previous record of using a magic circle to shut down the entire city in order to catch the phantom thief Kidd.

"Well, I believe it."

Hongzi Koizumi: "."

Qin Zhibo truthfully stated the reason why he appeared here, and then asked Koizumi Hongzi's motive.

And Koizumi Hongzi's explanation also surprised Qin Zhibo.

"Zoroastrianism is not a sect established casually by ordinary people. It is an ancient sect with a history of more than 3500 years. It is famous for worshiping and believing in the "sacred fire". It is called 'Xaojiao' in China."

"I really want to enter this 'Aojiao' and give it a try."

Koizumi Hongzi solemnly pronounced "ao jiao" in Chinese characters, but the word should actually be "Zoroastrianism" and pronounced "xian".

And Qin Zhibo felt that Koizumi Hongzi didn't need to join the "Aojiao" at all.

"Because you are a proud (ao) Jiao (jiao) now"

(End of this chapter)