When he was cooking in Gengo, Kirisu Mafuyu came along too. Cooking skills are one thing, but you still have to learn.
"By the way, Gensou, what was that last time...?"
At this moment, Kirisu Mafuyu finally couldn't help but ask the question, and Gengo, who was prepared, slowly and methodically answered it for her.
After listening to those stories about extradimensional organizations and parallel worlds, the teacher covered his forehead, unable to accept it, and stared speechlessly at the ceiling. Who would have thought that the world would suddenly end like this?
"There's really nothing we can do about this situation; we've just been caught up in it."
Gensou, holding a dish, looked at Kirisu Mafuyu, who was holding a bowl of rice, and said:
"Although almost everything in the world has signs, those signs are not always noticed by people. So, many times reality seems so illogical."
Yuanxiang shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth and said helplessly:
"Fortunately, I've become stronger now, and I'm getting stronger. Next time I encounter such a terrible accident, I'll try to resolve it as quickly as possible and not let the trouble involve innocent people."
At this point, Gengo glanced at Kirisu Mafuyu, whose expression was somewhat complicated, and said with a smile:
"You actually played a part in this, remember that blue one I showed you last time? Thanks to you, it's perfectly fine now and can be used again. Teacher, you really helped me."
"Is that so? That's wonderful."
Although this was good news, Kirisu Mafuyu couldn't quite manage a smile. She paused for a moment, then ultimately chose to change the subject, asking Gengo:
"Yuanxiang, what am I like in another world? Is she a teacher too?"
"I'm sorry, I was busy chasing the enemy when I went there last time, so I didn't pay much attention to anything else."
Yuanxiang shook his head slightly, swallowed his food, and replied:
"However, I once passed by Uncle Mingtang's shop. Instead of electrical appliances, the counter was filled with plumbing and electrical hardware, and the person standing inside wasn't Uncle Mingtang. At the time, I thought he was a customer. Now that I think about it, although the two cities are the same, the people living in them might be different."
At this point, Yuanxiang paused slightly. He suddenly remembered that he hadn't yet fulfilled his grandfather's instructions and wondered if he could still find his mother's belongings at the firm.
"What's wrong, Yuanxiang? What happened?"
"No, no, Kirisu-sensei, you don't know that there's also Uncle Renno in another world. He's exactly the same as the one here..."
095 Gorgom
After exchanging a few casual words with Kirisu Mafuyu, Gengo left with the trash. He was so glad that his choice regarding the alien creation hadn't created any rift between them.
After returning to the agency, he tried to teleport, and although the door started to light up, he still couldn't teleport. So, after browsing online for information about Cupid's Ball, Gensou went to rest. In any case, he couldn't waste his precious rest time.
The next morning, Gengo turned off his phone alarm first, finished his morning exercise, took a shower, and went straight to the Takamachi house. Takamachi Momoko had already prepared his breakfast. Of course, the task of waking up Takamachi Nanoha naturally fell to him. Judging from the child's appearance, she probably chatted too much last night.
"Uncle Shirou, you've compiled such comprehensive information."
After the meal, Gengo didn't stand on ceremony and followed behind Takamachi Shirou to look through the old documents. When he saw the thick stack, he couldn't help but sigh. Takamachi Shirou didn't say anything, stood there for a while, and then left the small house.
The Cupid's Ball back then was such a mess.
After reading the information, Yuanxiang smacked his lips with a subtle expression. This ball, ostensibly a matchmaking event, was actually just a place for wealthy ladies to meet with secret lovers.
However, the organizers back then clearly had much bigger ambitions. After selecting their targets, they meticulously planned for about a year before absconding with a large amount of money. In fact, it wasn't just the wealthy ladies who were there, but also those who were simply looking for a blind date. Moreover, the organizers were quite eloquent and skilled at manipulation. After running away with the money, many girls still thought that he was just doing it out of necessity and that one day he would come back and live happily ever after with them.
However, while it's fun to watch the drama unfold, it doesn't seem to offer much insight into the current situation. Back in the day, there was no such thing as a memory device in Fuuto. If some troublesome weirdo were to infiltrate now, the danger would be much greater.
And what exactly are the organizers of this ball after?
After reviewing the documents, Gengo knew how many officials' families were involved in that incident back then, and some of the current high-ranking officials of the Tokyo Police Department were practically cuckolded. He didn't think those gentlemen would be so magnanimous.
I can't figure it out; I always feel like this isn't about money.
Yuanxiang scratched his collarbone in confusion, but there were just too many ideas that could be branching out from there. It wasn't impossible for the police to use entrapment.
In short, I'll try to sneak in and see for myself first. Even if there are weirdos around, I can handle it.
But then the problem arises again: if they're so careless about this, even making arbitrary decisions about the identities of the attendees, what are the organizers thinking?
Gengo pursed his lips, reorganized the documents, put them into a file folder, and then said goodbye to the Takamachi couple. Uncle Shirou clearly didn't want to get involved in the past. If it weren't for his request, he probably wouldn't have bothered with these documents. So, he should find the answers to his own questions.
"Xiang, don't go out yet, let me sit and rest for a while."
Just as Gengo was about to go out and check the situation, Chifumi Rinno suddenly pushed open the door and walked in, casually grabbing a magazine and fanning himself with it. He then spoke to Gengo, who stopped, poured him a glass of cold water, and asked:
"What's wrong? Why are you so busy? I remember your department was quite relaxed."
"Don't even mention it. You've probably heard about it, right? There was some kind of dance party going on recently, and the police station has been busy with it. I was drafted into the force, and Tokyo is also investigating this matter very closely."
After gulping down a bellyful of plain water, Chifumi Rinno slowly spoke to Gensou:
"This matchmaking event has caused such a stir even before it's started. If something really happens, it'll probably blow up the whole place. Seriously, if it's this troublesome, why not just shut it down? Oh my god. Anyway, don't take any jobs related to this stuff for a while, and don't tell anyone. The police station is even asking us to keep quiet right now. Alright, I have to go back to patrol. I'm off now. I'll treat you to dinner sometime."
Chifumi Rinno came and went in a hurry, clearly there to warn Gengo. Moreover, although he didn't say a word, Gengo realized that whether or not to accept the request was secondary; the main thing was to hide the memory and lost driver he had taken from him and not walk into the line of fire.
This matter is getting more and more interesting; it feels like it's no longer about investigating old cases from back then.
Gensho twirled his pen in thought. His past experience told him that to uncover the truth of this matter, he would probably have to gather information from Tokyo. However, his network of connections there wasn't very strong, so he would have to make a trip to 'Elvis'.
"Yo yo yo, isn't this Detective Xiao Xiangxiang? Check it out!"
In a military model shop in the northeast corner of Fengdu, a middle-aged man, upon seeing Yuanxiang enter, skillfully put on a wig, grabbed a pen, and used it as a microphone to shout. Yuanxiang, annoyed, grabbed a rag and threw it at him. 'Elvis' dodged it with practiced ease, leaning on the table like a petty thug, and said to Yuanxiang:
"What brings you here today, you great detective? Could it be... that you're finally going to lay a hand on my lovely daughter?! Let me make it clear, if you want to be my son-in-law, you'll have to beat me down first, and then get my brothers drunk... I'm sorry, I was wrong, please stop your magic."
Watching this guy's mood change like flipping through a book, Yuanxiang deleted the recording on his phone with a headache. Unable to find anything to complain about, he sat opposite him, fiddling with some parts and saying:
"It's a miracle that your daughter is still alive."
"Don't say that. Most people can't see me being so genuine."
Elvis Presley pressed his chest with a look of ecstasy, making a eulogistic remark.
"Please treat me like an ordinary person. Okay, I've come to you this time to help you. Has anything happened in Tokyo lately? Something that would warrant a major police operation, except for the Biqute Ball."
This "Elvis" is actually named Gozen Tsuchimon. He used to be a minor leader in the Tokyo yakuza organization "Hame-gumi". After adopting his brother's daughter, he quit his job and opened a small shop in Fuuto. However, he didn't lose his connections and intelligence network in Tokyo. Thanks to his grandfather, Gengo was still able to get some information from him.
Originally, Gengo thought he was a cold and taciturn person, but after accidentally seeing his wild and energetic side at a karaoke bar, he lost his composure and asked Gengo to call him "Elvis" in private.
"There are many problems. Although there are no issues with the memory in Tokyo, there are all sorts of people around. I think the Tokyo police would like to switch with Kamen Rider. After all, if they do, they'll at least have a Kamen Rider as an ally."
"Let's get down to business."
Gozen Tsuchimon was a chatterbox, sometimes talking without pausing, leaving listeners feeling dizzy. To avoid spending half a day just drinking tea, Gensho tapped the table, forcefully bringing the topic back on track.
"Alright, alright, let's get down to business. If I had to say something, there was a cult called 'Gorgom' in Tokyo that caused a lot of trouble recently, and it even resulted in some deaths."
At this point, Gozen Tsuchimon's expression suddenly turned serious, his face cold and he looked quite taciturn, but the colorful wig on his head made people want to laugh.
"That 'Gorgom' worships a god called 'Creator King,' who says that their great father is wandering in another dimension and is fighting with an evil soul for a body. Therefore, all believers must offer their most sincere hearts to allow the great father to descend to earth and drive out evil with the help of the believers."
Listening to Gozen Tsuchimon's words, Gengo nodded silently. The tactics of these cult organizations have basically not changed. They always ask their followers for things under the guise of law, which is truly heinous.
"Don't get me wrong, this organization is really a bit different."
Gozen Tsuchiemon saw through Gengo's thoughts and tapped the glass with his finger, saying:
"This 'Gorgom' is free. If you go to listen to their sermons for a week in a row, they will even give you five meal tickets and provide you with five meals. And let me tell you, their food is really good. I've tried it."
"...So they just want to die?"
"Yes, they're deadly."
Upon seeing Genji, his expression instantly turned sharp. Gozen Tsuchiemon's jovial demeanor vanished; he removed his hood and said in a low voice:
"Recently, the Pope of 'Gorgom' issued a call, saying that the Great Father, guided by a mysterious force, has come to this planet and needs a 'key' to spread the gospel throughout the world. That 'key' is human life. Although they have disappeared for some time, just you wait and see. Once they reappear, it will definitely be a big deal. It seems that if you get entangled with the people of 'Gorgom' because of your grandfather, you can come to me. I'll take care of it for you."
"Thanks, but I should be able to handle it. I'll be going now. If I run into your daughter, I'll put in a good word for you."
"Oh!!! As expected... Hey!!! You bastard, you're still going to hurt my Miwako, aren't you? Where's my knife? Where's my gun... Can we stop recording all the time...?"
Gozen Tsuchimon knew very well how skilled Gengo was, so facing the camera, he had no intention of trying to snatch the phone. He could only protest helplessly. Gengo deleted the video, then waved the phone screen at Gozen Tsuchimon before turning around and leaving.
But just as the door was about to be opened, Gengo suddenly stopped, looked at Gozen Tsuchiemon, and asked:
"Excuse me, do you have connections within 'Gorgom'?"
"What a load of bull."
Gozen Tsuchiemon glanced sideways at Gensou and said:
“One of my brothers believed in that stuff. He felt it would be a disservice not to invite me to such a good thing, so he insisted on dragging me along. Then I tied him up and detained him. Kid, I've told you everything. As for anything else you shouldn't say, you'd better keep your mouth shut. Oh, I forgot to mention, that Pope ‘Gorgom’ is really something. I couldn't see through his little magic trick. Be careful, there might be some kind of memory chip mixed in.”
"I understand, thank you. And please rest assured, I didn't mean anything by it."
After saying that, Yuanxiang waved his hand casually, then pushed open the door and left. Under the bright sun, he only felt a chill. The harm caused by cults like the Xie Cult was indescribable. Anyone who founded such a thing was killed; none of them were innocent.
Now, this suddenly appearing Cupid's Ball is probably either something "Gorgom" is using to divert attention, or it's the site of a blood sacrifice by this cult. Moreover, the police are probably planning to lure the snakes out and follow the clues to find the source.
Indeed, this is the only thing that might be related to "Gorgom" right now, which is understandable given their usual style.
Let's stick to the original plan and go in to check the situation.
Yuanxiang, with a lollipop in his mouth, sighed dejectedly.
If something goes wrong with this thing, it would be a real disaster, and...
Yuanxiang leaned against the wall with a headache, silently watching the traffic on the street. After experiencing so many outrageous things, he felt that the cult might actually summon something incredible. If it really came true, he didn't know if he could withstand it.
"Xiaoyuan Township, where did you run off to?"
Just as he reached the entrance of the office, Gensho saw Little Christmas running towards him, adjusting his glasses. He wiped the sweat from his brow and hurriedly said:
"Something's not right. Something's not right about the invitation I gave you last time. There are so many strangers in Fengdu today, they all seem to be police officers. And don't you think the atmosphere in Fengdu is off? Anyway, whatever you do, don't go to that Cupid's Ball. If you really want to be in a relationship, I can always introduce you to some cute girls later. Honestly, you're quite popular, like Elizabeth from high school..."
"Okay, okay, don't worry."
Seeing that Little Christmas was already preparing to register, Yuanxiang patted him on the shoulder and said reassuringly:
"I'm not stupid. I won't get involved in something that's obviously not right. I tore up and threw away that invitation. I can't go even if I wanted to. Don't worry."
After persuading Little Christmas to leave, Gengo turned on his computer and skillfully typed his information into the application list. However, when he was about to submit it, Gengo hesitated for a moment, deleted the information, and typed out the name "Kashuko".
096 Dad? Mom? Grandpa?!
To be honest, there's nothing wrong with applying under the name 'Xiang Xiuzi'. This weak woman's identity can be used to deceive the enemy and extract information, and it can also be used as a precaution to prevent the ball from being a mere replica of the old scam. After all, she has a good foundation, her acting skills are passable, and her background is relatively wealthy, so the probability of being chosen by the suspect is quite high.
He had only used this fake identity once, and had carefully checked the rest. Even if someone checked, as long as his whereabouts were not exposed and the investigation could not trace him, he did not need to worry about it causing any other trouble.
Furthermore, this identity might not even be useful. According to the invitation, after applying, the specific time and place will be sent to the registered email address the day before the ball. At that time, I can try to sneak around first. If I can catch the leader, then 'Xiang Xiuzi' won't need to show up.
That's true, but Gengo was still very reluctant. First, he really didn't like cross-dressing, and second, the identity of 'Kashuuko' reminded him of Wakana Sonozaki, whom he had eliminated.
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