Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

The fundamental reason why people find it difficult to persevere in learning a certain skill is that they lack a progress bar.

It's hard for people to persevere if they can't see progress, but conversely, if they can see a progress bar, their enthusiasm will be instantly ignited.

Now that he has mastered inner vision and cultivated in the world of consciousness, he can practice swordsmanship with ease and is improving every moment. Therefore, practicing is full of fun and is naturally very addictive.

At exactly 10 o'clock, which was also the agreed time, Eri Kisaki arrived just in time.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two headed towards the bank. There were quite a few people queuing inside, so they took their numbers and began to wait.

Just as he was about to chat with Eri, his expression suddenly changed, and a strong sense of crisis arose in his heart.

Eri, standing to the side, was also startled, not because she sensed danger herself, but because she felt the young man beside her suddenly tense up.

Like a taut spring, a sense of power suddenly bursts forth.

"Watch out, danger may be imminent!"

Three men suddenly walked into the bank. One of them was wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask, another was wearing a blue helmet, and the last one was just wearing a black mask with a noticeable scar near his eye and messy black-gray hair.

As soon as the three men stepped out, their fierce aura was immediately apparent, and the once bustling hall suddenly fell silent.

The bank's lobby manager was startled and, along with several security personnel, began to surround the group.

"Gentlemen, what business do you need to conduct? Please line up over here."

The three quickly glanced around. There were eleven people in the waiting area, including three elderly people, two children, and even a pregnant woman.

Three other people were still processing their business, their eyes flashing like those of hungry wolves, and their expressions instantly turned cold and sharp.

One of them suddenly pulled a pistol from his pocket and fired several shots at the ground, instantly igniting a cacophony of gunfire.

These guys clearly have no experience in firing a gun. In this kind of environment, firing randomly could result in ricochets that could be fatal!

At that moment, a ricocheting bullet hurtled towards Eri!

Chapter Twelve: Eri's Determination (Happy New Year!)

All of this happened far too fast. People who grow up in peaceful environments often lack a keen sense of danger, or rather, a sense of urgency.

People living in peaceful areas cannot imagine the dangers of war-torn regions.

That's a real hell. You might be sleeping and then a grenade comes down and destroys your home.

It's also possible that you're walking carelessly down the street when a bullet comes flying at you and blows your skull open.

Therefore, people living in war-torn areas are often numb to death, but they are very alert to danger. They are always on high alert, ready to flee or attack at any time.

Everyone present froze in place, overwhelmed by a sudden surge of intense fear that left their minds blank and their bodies incapable of control.

Even the usually calm and wise Eri Kisaki's pupils suddenly contracted, and her brain lost the ability to think.

Suddenly, memories of the past came to mind.

She was taken hostage by criminals, and her husband, a police officer, shot her in the leg. It was the first time she had ever experienced being shot.

Anyone who has ever been shot would never want to try it again.

In that split second, a figure suddenly turned around, grabbed her in his arms, and rolled to the side.

A splash of bright red blood bloomed out – the blood from a bullet exploding on a human body!

Amidst the splattering of blood and flesh, her expression of astonishment froze instantly.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, in the eyes of the three bandits who had just rushed in.

Just as they drew their guns to fire, a young man suddenly leaped out, tackled a woman next to him, rolled on the spot, and crawled behind a pillar.

At this moment, everyone present finally realized what was happening.

"Ah—murder!"

"Help!"

Everyone reacted instantly, and some of the women started running around like headless flies.

The gray-haired man wearing a mask reacted quickly, also pulling out a gun and firing two shots at the ceiling.

"Everyone stay still! If you dare to move again, I'll kill you all!"

Then, the advantage shot landed on the front desk, and the teller, who was about to secretly press the alarm, stopped abruptly.

The panicked crowd stopped and dared not move any further.

"I've said it before, if you dare to move again, I'll kill you. From now on, everything here is under my command. Everyone, raise your hands and come to the center. Anyone who makes any strange moves, I will not hesitate to shoot!"

This robber is much more cunning than the hothead who just knew how to fire a gun.

Robbing a bank requires a high level of skill and expertise; it's not as simple as just walking into a bank with two guns and shouting "I'm going to rob a bank!" and expecting to succeed.

You might be able to make money by brute force, but you'll never get anywhere; you need to scout out the area beforehand.

The bank to be robbed must be thoroughly investigated inside and out. You need to know how many security cameras there are, where the back door is, where the alarm is, how to cut off the power, and how to control the situation immediately. All of these things must be done, otherwise it will be difficult to leave once the police arrive.

Therefore, many ruthless bandits in movies and TV dramas will set a time limit for their operation, and try to resolve all the problems within that time.

This includes everything from taking cash from the bank, opening the safe or vault, and then leaving.

The ringleader was clearly a veteran; he immediately took control of the bank staff to prevent them from activating the alarm.

"Hey kid hiding behind the pillar, I'll count to ten. You bring that woman out from behind the pillar, or I'll kill one of the hostages right now!"

The helmeted bandit said, "Brother, there's no need for that. The two of us will flank them from both sides and show them that hiding behind the pillar was a foolish decision."

The leader of the bandits snorted coldly.

"Foolish! You all saw what just happened. That kid was incredibly fast and had amazing reflexes."

Even among the best police officers, few possess such reaction speed. Seeing the sword pouch he's carrying, he's clearly a trained fighter. Like I said, I don't want to see any accidents!"

After reprimanding his subordinates, he turned his gaze to the area behind the pillar.

"Alright, that's the end of the game. All we want is money. Get out of here now, or I won't mind taking some time to eliminate all the destabilizing factors."

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu was panting behind the pillar, his shoulder covered in blood.

The bullet that just hit him in the shoulder.

Eri Kisaki, who was standing to the side, was still in shock.

This young man's speed and explosiveness were so incredible that he was able to save me at that moment!

At that moment, she was even prepared to face death, but the other person actually managed to save her life under those circumstances.

She witnessed everything that happened, and even the moment he was shot, the young man's eyes did not change in the slightest.

She remained as calm as a rock, knowing all too well the excruciating pain of being shot, which could quickly drain a person of strength—a feeling that was truly unforgettable.

But the young man endured it without uttering a sound, stubborn as a rock, blood flowing down his clean clothes, staining them a dark red.

shocking!

"nineteen,,,,"

The bandits have already started counting.

The women and children in the hall were so frightened that they started crying.

No one would willingly die, especially for someone they don't know.

At this point, the counting down felt more like a death countdown, and the timid ones had already closed their eyes in fear and were waiting for death.

Another man spoke up directly.

"Come out quickly, or you'll be a burden to everyone."

Clearly, they were so frightened that they began to place their hopes for safety on the sacrifice of others, an act that is undoubtedly despicable.

The people around him looked down on him, but they were all praying silently that the young man could really get through this so that they wouldn't have to die.

The depravity of human nature was laid bare in that instant!

"We absolutely cannot go out now; if we do, we will most likely die."

Miyazaki Yu remained calm. He had already taken out his bamboo sword and began to gradually calm himself down, gathering all his strength.

If any bandits dare to rush over, he will be met with a sword strike!

Based on past experience, his full-force strike was enough to break the iron frame, and even if he was using a bamboo knife, it would be enough to incapacitate the bandits.

"Xiaoyu, don't go out. I'll deal with these bandits and try to buy them some time. You stay here and don't move!"

Just as Miyazaki Yu made up her mind, Eri Kisaki stepped forward.

Her eyes were very firm; as a lawyer, she couldn't bear to stand by and watch someone die.

Morality is something you have to demand of yourself. If you use your own standards to demand others to conform to them, that's coercion, and she can't do that.

That's why she had to stand up!

Chapter Thirteen: The Steel-Cutting Sword

"Auntie Eri, don't move, let me go out!"

Miyazaki Yu took a deep breath.

Whether it's Eri Kisaki or Ran, they both have this kind of warm-hearted personality, as pure as a ray of light, making people feel warm inside.

However, in such situations, one can feel helpless.

If it were someone else, Miyazaki Yu would never do that. His own life is the most precious thing, and he doesn't have the habit of casually risking his own life to save others.

Just like in the original work, many of Shinichi Kudo's actions were simply courting death. Whether you say he is public-spirited or bursting with a sense of justice, you can't deny one thing.

His actions have repeatedly dragged those he cares about to the brink of danger; an excessive curiosity and sense of justice can sometimes be the prelude to death.

If it weren't for his own intelligence and the help of a large group of friends, such as Silver Bullet or the ever-changing Bayonetta in the organization, his adventurous actions would have been impossible.

Not only would it bring him death, but it could also endanger those around him.

He would reflect on himself and feel guilty, but once something really happened, he would rush over without hesitation.

At that moment, he had only the case in his eyes, putting everyone's safety out of his mind.

From society's perspective, such a person is certainly good, but from the perspective of his friends, his lover, and his family...