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Chapter 345 Half-baked Regret and the Courage to Associate with Demons—Do You Have It? The Transformation of Narumi Shokichi

"I'm exhausted. Could you please take me to my room?" Saeko Sonozaki asked in a pitiful voice.

Her sweet, delicate voice, combined with Saeko Sonozaki's slightly disheveled hair and clothing, created a unique kind of allure.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yun initially intended to refuse, but then thought that agreeing wouldn't be a bad idea either, and it would just put an end to Sudo Kirihiko's thoughts.

To prevent Sudo Kirihiko from going down the same old path and being killed by Sonozaki Saeko again.

It's just a hug, it shouldn't be a problem, right?

After a moment's hesitation, Shen Yun swept Sonosaki Saeko, who was lying on the ground, up in a princess carry.

Seeing Shen Yun's actions, a wry smile appeared on Sudo Kirihiko's handsome face.

However, he quickly composed himself.

He fell in love with Saeko Sonozaki at first sight, but she didn't even notice him.

That's fine...

As soon as Shen Yun picked up Sonosaki Saeko, she seized the opportunity and wrapped her arms around Shen Yun's neck.

"..." Shen Yun glanced at Sonosaki Saeko leaning against him, and said nothing more, only calmly, "Give me directions."

Sonozaki Saeko immediately pointed Shen Yun in the right direction.

Soon, Shen Yun arrived at Sonosaki Saeko's room in the building and placed her on the large bed.

Seeing that Sudo Kirihiko hadn't followed her in, Sonozaki Saeko boldly hooked her foot around Shen Yun's waist.

"Don't push your luck." Shen Yun said with a dark face, knocking away the leg that was hooked around his waist by Sonosaki Saeko.

If Saeko Sonozaki didn't have the "husband-killing" aura, Shen Yun wouldn't mind having something happen between him and this beauty.

But Saeko Sonozaki's "husband-killing" aura is truly terrifying.

In the TV series, Saeko Sonozaki's eldest brother-in-law, who was married to her, was killed by Saeko herself, while her second brother-in-law, who was close to her, died from a memory imprint going out of control.

The most tragic character is Jun Kato, who only liked Saeko Sonozaki but hadn't developed a close relationship with her yet. In the end, he was kicked by the Ultimate W and died from cell decomposition.

These cases are still fresh in Shen Yun's mind, and he truly dares not cross the line at present.

Upon hearing this, Saeko Sonozaki obediently withdrew her leg and lay down on the bed to rest.

She now roughly understands Shen Yun's bottom line.

"Get some rest." Shen Yun put Sonosaki Saeko down and turned to leave her room.

A smile appeared on Sonosaki Saeko's pretty face; she was in a very good mood.

Eight years ago, when she first met Shen Yun, she was deeply attracted to him.

Now, my wish has finally come true.

With more contact, she will eventually find an opportunity.

After leaving Saeko Sonozaki's room, Shen Yun said to Kirihiko Sudo, "Let's go. Your opponent will appear soon. When that time comes, go and meet him."

"My opponent...?" Sudo Kirihiko looked puzzled.

"Kamen Rider W"

……

The central hub, Gaiata.

"Bang!"

After kicking down the last man in black blocking their way, Narumi Shokichi also took a difficult step and walked towards Gaia Tower, located in the center of the building.

Seemingly sensing the commotion outside, Sonozaki also opened her eyes and looked at Narumi Shokichi, who had already reached the Gaia Tower.

"You may go back now, please don't disturb my reading..."

After Sonozaki finished speaking, she closed her eyes again.

"Read...books?" Shotaro looked puzzled.

"He has now entered the Earth Library," Narumi Shokichi said.

"A library? What's that...?"

"His brain can be directly connected to Earth's memories. All of Earth's knowledge is presented in the form of 'books' in his brain, and he can search for it freely... That's what they say," Narumi Shokichi explained to Shotaro.

"And the device that uses Earth's memories to commit evil, turning people into monsters. That is..."

"Gaia Memory! Is that so?" Shotaro asked.

"Hmm..." Narumi Shokichi nodded.

Upon hearing this, Shotaro looked up at Sonozaki, who was inside the Gaia Tower.

So that's how it is.

Narumi Shokichi felt a little troubled as he looked at Sonozaki Raito, who had already entered the Earth Library.

With the Lost Driver destroyed and him unable to transform, it was impossible to pull him out of the device.

There is only one way to rescue him...

That is to let him figure it out on his own.

Narumi Shokichi took out his last remaining skull memory and then looked up at Sonozaki Raito.

Perhaps we can use the energy left behind by this memory to access 'his world'.

"Shotaro, go and watch the entrance," Narumi Shokichi said.

"Huh? Oh my god, what exactly do you want...?"

"Don't make me say it a second time."

Upon hearing this, Shotaro immediately turned and ran towards the entrance, saying as he ran, "Okay, I won't break my promise again."

Hearing Shotaro's words, Narumi Shokichi's lips curled into a slight smile.

After Shotaro ran away, Narumi Shokichi also walked up to Gaia Tower with the skull memory and gently pressed the button on the skull memory.

"Skull!"

Then, Narumi Shokichi directly shoved the interface of the skull memory into Gaiata's barrier.

A dazzling light burst forth from the point of impact between the skull memory and Gaiata's barrier, and at the point of impact, numerous cracks appeared on Gaiata's barrier.

Narumi Shokichi's vision blurred for a moment, and a pure white space filled with bookshelves appeared before him.

Narumi Shokichi looked down at the skull memory in his hand, which was gradually turning into specks of light and dissipating, and said, "I'm sorry. Although I also hated your power. Let me thank you one last time, Skull."

Sonozaki Laito squatted down under a bookshelf, hugging his knees, looking at Narumi Shoki who had barged into his world, and said, "You actually used such a forceful method to enter my library. Is it the power of that special memory?"

"Come on, let's go." Narumi Shokichi said, looking at the people coming from Sonozaki.

"No." Sonozaki lowered her head and said, "Someone told me to stay here. That man called fear."

Upon hearing this, Narumi Shokichi walked over to Sonozaki's side, slowly squatted down, and asked, "Tell me, have you ever made even one decision and acted upon it yourself?"

Make the decision yourself?

Sonozaki looked at Narumi Shokichi blankly, then shook her head.

"So this is the first time." Narumi Shokichi said, slowly standing up, and continued, "Make your own decision and escape this dark prison. When you are free... then we will recount your sins."

Upon hearing this, Sonozaki also rose from the white expanse of earth, looked at Narumi Shokichi who had his back to her, and asked, "My... sin?"

For some reason, the image of Shotaro Hidari scolding him also appeared in Sonozaki's mind.

"What's your name?" Narumi Shokichi asked.

Sonozaki shook his head; he couldn't remember his own name.

"Then I'll call you that."

Sonozaki looked up at Narumi Shokichi.

"Philip."

"Philip...?" Philip looked at Narumi Shokichi with a puzzled expression.

"Philip Marlowe. It's a name I really like, the epitome of a tough guy. He always solves everything on his own." Narumi Shokichi turned to look at Philip and explained.

"I've decided..." Philip lowered his head and muttered to himself, his empty eyes suddenly becoming firm.

Seeing the change in Philip's expression, Narumi Shokichi's lips curled into a relieved smile, and he said, "Your eyes were like a doll's just now, but now they look like a man's..."

As Philip made his decision, Narumi Shokichi's consciousness returned from the Earth Library.

"Snap!"

A crisp sound rang out in the empty hall. Gaiata's barrier shattered completely, and Philip fell from the broken point, where he was caught by Narumi Shoji.

Philip leaned against Narumi Shokichi and whispered, "The real problem is that escaping from this island is almost impossible."

"There's always a way. I have an assistant," said Narumi Shokichi.

"He's missing so many things," Philip replied, watching Shotaro Sato run towards them.

"Although he's only half-baked, he happens to have something you don't. Let's get along well," said Narumi Shokichi.

As they were talking, Shotaro ran up to Narumi Shokichi and Philip, slightly out of breath, and extended his hand to Philip, saying, "Oya-san, let me do it."

Narumi Shokichi nodded and placed Philip, whom he was supporting, on Shotaro Sato.

Shotaro, with his arm around Philip's, looked at him and said, "I... I probably don't get along with you. But I really don't understand you. I apologize for the one-sided insults I just gave you."

Philip stared blankly at Shotaro Sato.

A slight smile curved the corners of Narumi Shokichi's mouth.

This half-baked guy has grown quite a bit.

Narumi Shokichi smiled, then looked down at the briefcase he was carrying, his expression somewhat hesitant.

He can no longer transform into a Skull, so this is the only way he can escape.

But... that would mean using him in battle.

Then isn't he no different from those guys in the organization who used this child?

After a brief hesitation, Narumi Shokichi handed the briefcase to Shotaro Satoshi.

He felt that Shotaro, with his gentle nature, was more suitable to be W than he was.

Although this kid is only a half-baked amateur now, he will eventually grow into a mature man who can stand on his own.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Suddenly, three gunshots echoed through the empty hall.

Narumi Shokichi shuddered, his hat fell off, and he staggered to the ground.

At the entrance to the central area, three men in black were holding pistols that emitted faint wisps of gunpowder smoke.

Although they were holding guns, they dared not make any rash moves, for fear of harming Philip.

"Oh my god?!" Shotaro saw Narumi Shoki lying on the ground, shoved the briefcase in his hand into Philip's arms, and rushed anxiously to Narumi Shoki's side.

"Oh my god! Oh my god!!" Shotaro knelt down in front of Narumi Shokichi, his voice filled with grief.

"I didn't react for a moment, and I'm still... not quite there yet." Narumi Shokichi forced himself to stay awake and said, "Shotaro, I'll leave this task to you."

With that, Narumi Shokichi struggled to pick up the hat that had fallen in front of him and slowly placed it on Shotaro's head, saying, "That child... I'm entrusting that child to you."

"Don't do this, this hat is too early for me, too early!" Shotaro's nose tingled, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

"Then become the one who is fit to wear it." Narumi Shokichi looked at Sashoutaro and gave a faint smile.

After saying that, Narumi Shokichi fell silent.

"Oya-san—!!" Shotaro trembled and cried out loudly, tears streaming down his face.

At this moment, his heart was filled with regret.

Philip was somewhat moved when he saw Shotaro Hidari kneeling before Narumi Shoki and weeping bitterly.

So that's why the city and its people are weeping so much...

"This is my sin!"

Philip picked up the briefcase in his hand, as if he had made a decision.

Suddenly, the floor of the empty hall bulged, deformed, and finally exploded with a loud bang.

Several energy balls flew out from under the floor, and Narumi Shokichi's corpse was also affected and fell down.

Shotaro could only watch helplessly as Narumi Shokichi's body disappeared into the darkness.

"Oh, old man!"

The Forbidden Doppelganger looked at the falling corpse of Narumi Shokichi and let out a cold laugh.

Hehehe, Skull is dead, that puts my mind at ease.

Subsequently, the Forbidden Dopant turned its attention to Shotaro and Philip.

There is only one mouse left.

The taboo dopant raised her hand, and several energy orbs floated beside her.

With a wave of her arm, the energy balls rained down on Shotaro and Philip.

However, each energy ball landed just short of them, exploding repeatedly.

Of course, the taboo dopant originally only intended to scare them, get Shotaro to leave Philip, and then kill him.

"Put-put-put."

The sound of an airplane wing spinning came from outside the building.

An armed helicopter flew to the outside of this floor and began strafing Shotaro and Philip with machine gun fire.

Watching Shotaro and Philip flee in a sorry state, the Forbidden Doppelganger let out a giggle.

"Yes, yes, let's scare them first, and then kill him after he leaves the child!"

Shotaro and Philip ran to the stairwell, dodging the bullets strafing from the armed helicopter.

At that moment, Philip, who was sitting to the side, suddenly opened the briefcase he was carrying and said, "You, you just called me a bastard devil, right?"

"Why are you bringing this up at a time like this?" Shotaro asked curiously.

Philip held up the briefcase in his hand, facing Shotaro Sakai, and asked:

"Do you have the courage to side with the devil?"

At the same time.

"Doctor, I've brought his body back." A2 placed Narumi Shokichi's body in front of Shen Yun.

Shen Yun crouched down and tore open Narumi Shoki's blood-soaked clothes. After a careful examination, he found that the bullets had not damaged any of Narumi Shoki's vital organs.

"There's still hope. Let's go back and perform the reconstructive surgery on him," Shen Yun said.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time.

(End of this chapter)