Knight Asylum

Reid looked over and raised his brows slightly.

"Sudou Kirihiko?"

"To be precise, his name now is Sonosaki Kirihiko."

Chapter 384: Three Men and a Show

Two women make a drama because women's minds are more complicated, they consider more, care more, and even derive a series of Schrödinger's questions.

Men are more direct and say what they think. They are much more straightforward.

At least that's what Mari Sonoda thought before.

Ever since Sudo Kirihiko, no, it should be since Sonosaki Kirihiko appeared, the atmosphere in the small barber shop suddenly became complicated.

Masato Soka glared at Red, Red glared at Sonosaki Kirihiko, Sonosaki Kirihiko had a gentle smile on his face, and then stared at both Red and Masato Soka meaningfully.

"We shouldn't cause trouble for the store manager and Ms. Sonoda, right?" Sonosaki Kirihiko spoke first.

"Of course."

"You don't need to tell me."

Mari Sonoda breathed a sigh of relief, but she soon realized that she was thinking too much.

Reid, Sonosaki Kirihiko, and Kusaka Masato put down their barber chairs at the same time and moved upwards. Although they were no longer glaring at each other, Sonoda Mari had a bad feeling that they were about to start a fight.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Miss Sonoda."

"Truth, please."

Sonosaki Kirihiko and Kusaka Masato spoke at the same time. The inexplicable Shura atmosphere made Sonoda Mari speechless and a little complacent. After all, she was still a girl.

Sonosaki Kirihiko and Kusaka Masato are both tall and handsome guys, and the two tall and handsome guys are fighting for her!

Mari Sonoda looked at Reid expectantly, with her hands on her hips and her chin slightly raised.

"Well... I'll leave the store manager to you."

Red stood up and raised a finger.

"Why!!!"

Mari Sonoda puffed up her cheeks, pounced forward, and pressed hard on Red's shoulders, trying to pin him down.

"Are you dissatisfied with me?"

"I just want to lighten your burden, so I'll leave the store manager to you."

"Manager! Just take a rest! Leave this to me!"

The store manager, who had already stood up, sat down with a smile on her face.

“Hehehe——” Sonoda Mari raised her head proudly.

"Then I'll leave it to you. Are you really okay?"

"It's okay, it's okay—"

Reid lay down, but Masato Kusaka and Kirihiko Sonosaki sat up.

"Uh...what's wrong with you guys?" Mari Sonoda, who was still pressing on Reid's shoulder, blinked.

"No, nothing," Sonosaki Kirihiko smiled and lay back down.

"It's nothing for me," the corner of Masato Kusaga's mouth twitched.

He was not a wooden man, and he now understood why Mari Sonoda was always thinking about Red.

Because Red would not do things according to Mari Sonoda's wishes, sometimes he would refuse, and sometimes he would lend a helping hand. After repeated tugs, Mari Sonoda became more and more curious about Red, and more and more sensitive. And Mari Sonoda was a very stubborn person. She would deny it with her mouth, but her body was very honest. If he hadn't constantly told Mari Sonoda that Red was taking risks for their safety and that he shouldn't cause trouble for Red, Mari Sonoda would have slipped away to find Red on the first day that Red didn't call.

Perhaps this is the best way to win the heart of Mari Sonoda.

Masato Soka was a little anxious, but he didn't dare to follow suit immediately. He was sure that if he asked the store manager to come now, Mari Sonoda would only thank him sincerely, instead of reacting violently like Red just now.

"Speaking of which...I seemed to have heard something very interesting at the door just now."

Sonosaki Kirihiko looked at the ceiling and smiled meaningfully.

"I heard that you are now the president of Zhinao Group? This is really a confusing development. Normally, I would think that you took too much and had hallucinations, but... with your physical fitness, no matter how much you take, it will not affect your body."

Masato Soka pricked up his ears, and Mari Sonoda made a sharp turn and walked next to Reid.

"I'm also confused, but unfortunately, this is the fact. If you don't believe me, I can call the former president of Zhinao Group over now," Reid raised his hand and pointed to the ceiling, but was pushed back by Mari Sonoda.

"Please don't say such terrible things. I believe it's not enough," Sonoda Mari poked Reid's head in an indulgent tone as if coaxing a child.

“If possible, please let me see it,” Sonosaki Kirihiko sat up directly.

He really wanted to treat this as a joke and laugh it off.

But what if?

Zhinao Group, or Orphino, is an important client of the museum, and the inclusion of resurrection surgery in medical insurance has brought Zhinao Group unprecedented social support.

If we can further cooperate with Zhinao Group, it will also be beneficial to the sale of Gaia memory.

On the other hand, if they become enemies, it will affect the sale and popularization of Gaia memory.

For example, people who have had Gaia memory implanted cannot undergo resurrection surgery.

"Truth, this concerns the safety of all of us," Kusaga Masato immediately jumped up and glared at Reid.

Mari Sonoda is the woman who could become his mother!

"OK--"

Red picked up his phone and sent a text message.

Less than five minutes later, there was a sharp brake sound outside the door, and the cold-blooded Murakami Kyoji, the president of Zhinao Group, appeared in front of the barber shop and glanced at the situation inside the shop. His eyes stayed on Sonosaki Kirihiko for a moment, then he bowed respectfully towards Reid.

"Boss, you're looking for me?"

Masato Soka and Mari Sonoda widened their eyes.

Is it true?

Even Sonosaki Kirihiko was stunned for a moment. Sonosaki Kirihiko claimed that he had seen many big scenes, but this was something he had never thought about.

However, Sonozaki Kirihiko was, after all, a man who was chosen to marry into the Sonozaki family solely based on his business ability. He was stunned for a moment before he reacted and slowly lay back down.

"As expected of [S.L], anything can happen. Mr. Murakami, can I call you that now?"

"Go ahead," Murakami Kyoer stood aside.

Sonoda Mari swallowed hard, her eyes flickering. She could feel that Murakami Kyo was looking at her with a very stern look.

"Ahem - Murakami, these two are members of Meteoric Academy, you should explain it to them."

Reid coughed heavily and tried hard to put on the appearance of a serious president, but he looked a little funny because he was trying too hard. Sonoda Mari couldn't help but burst out laughing, and then met Murakami Kyo's sharp gaze.

Mari Sonoda shuddered and pulled Reid's arm to block her face.

"call--"

Murakami Gorge took a deep breath and put his hands behind his back.

"No more Orpheus will attack you, and you don't have to worry about the Enoch Group attacking you... If necessary, the Zhinao Group will send Orpheus to protect you."

"I see—" Sonosaki Kirihiko nodded thoughtfully.

"We will protect ourselves--" Kusaga Masato raised his voice unhappily.

"Rely on Kaixa? This is just a suggestion. If you don't want to die, don't use that belt anymore. It's a cursed belt."

Chapter 385: The Museum’s Sincerity

"Cursed belt?"

Kusaga Masato frowned slightly.

"Faiz, Kaixa, and I don't know which of you is hiding Delta. These three belts can only be used by Orphino. Of course, to be more precise, they must have the Orphino factor in their bodies."

Murakami Kyo could see that Sonoda Mari and Red had a good relationship, so he was very calm, answered every question, and made very considerate supplementary comments.

"People who have undergone resurrection surgery and have a certain level of Orphino Factor in their bodies can also use the three belts through system recognition. However, even the most stable Faiz will consume the Orphino Factor, and Kaixa is the belt that consumes the most Orphino Factor among the three."

"One transformation would kill those people. Even those who awaken into Ophieno can't stand using that belt all the time."

Sonoda Mari put down Red's arm and muttered, "That's why I said it was a cursed belt, Soga...you should not use that belt."

Mari Sonoda looked at Masato Souji with concern. In her impression, Masato Souji had used the power of Kaixa several times.

Masato Kusaga's eyes flickered, "This may be a plot by the Brain Group to take the belt from us. That is the power that can protect us."

"Whatever you think, we don't need those three belts now. Since you are the president's friends, I'm giving you a friendly reminder," Murakami Kyoji didn't care whether Kusaka Masato believed what he said.

"It's best not to let your companions overuse Delta. That belt requires a minimum amount of Orphino Factor in the user's body, but... it will make people aggressive and arrogant."

Kusaga Masato narrowed his eyes and sat up.

"I won't believe what Ophino says."

"Where are you going, Soka?" Sonoda Mari was a little anxious. Soka Masato's attitude made her a little worried. She always felt that Soka Masato would do something impulsive.

"Truth, I don't believe them. The AI ​​Group may already know Delta's location."

After saying this, Kusaga Masato hurriedly left the barber shop.

Obviously, Kusaga Masato knew who had Delta.

"Haha - this is really unexpected. So, Mr. Murakami, does the cooperation we discussed before still count?" Sonosaki Kirihiko glanced at the door that was gradually closing and smiled.

"It's not up to me to decide," Murakami Gorge looked at Reid with a very clear attitude.

"So, President Reid, are you planning to continue your cooperation with the museum?" Sonosaki Kirihiko nodded and closed his eyes as expected, allowing Sonoda Mari to cover the upper half of his face with a hot towel.

"Cooperation with the museum? Could it be related to Gaia Memory?" Reid raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Apart from Gaia Memory, what else could there be? To be honest, it was thanks to the big order from Zhinao Group that I was able to marry into the Sonosaki family," Sonosaki Kirihiko raised his fingers and shook them left and right.

"So, what are the specific contents of the cooperation? Can the Intelligent Brain Group have priority in purchasing the Gaia memories sold by the museum?"

"It's not just the Gaia Memory that's on sale that can be purchased first—" Sonosaki Kirihiko raised the corner of his mouth slightly, lowered his raised fingers, reached into his pocket and took out a golden Gaia Memory with the N logo on it.

"If you are willing, President Reid, the museum is willing to donate a Gaia memory of the highest level to the Zhinao Group."

Murakami Gorge's eyes moved.

Montana has shown him what Gaia Memory can do. What can the highest level of Gaia Memory do?

If he were the president, he would have already agreed.

But the current president is Red, and as a subordinate, the only thing he needs to do at this time is to remain silent.

While deciding to remain silent, Murakami Kyo realized a problem.

When working with him before, Sonosaki Kirihiko had no intention of giving him the highest level Gaia Memory as a gift.

Is it because he was too direct? Or...

In Sonosaki Kirihiko's eyes, only the highest level Gaia Memory can make Red's heart moved?

“Does the museum really want to cooperate with Zhinao Group?”

"Gaia Memory is for all mankind. Orphino is a part of humanity, even an evolutionary form. The museum is very concerned about how Gaia Memory can improve Orphino. Will Gaia Memory have an impact on Orphino Factor?"

"There are many issues that need to be considered. After all, whether it is the resurrection surgery or the Gaia memory, they are both technologies created for the future of mankind. It would be a pity if the two are incompatible."

Red was silent.

Aguru has become a part of his body, and the spirit stone has never stopped transforming his body. Even if he doesn't transform into Kuuga, he still has extremely strong perception abilities, so he can tell that there isn't a trace of lies in Sonosaki Kirihiko's words.

Sonosaki Kirihiko is a cheerful and gentle person. He truly believes that Gaia Memory is a technology created for the future of mankind.

"Do you think that Gaia Memory's technology is a technology created for the future of mankind?"

"Isn't it? Haven't you seen the changes that Gaia's memory has brought to human life?"

Sonosaki Kirihiko's tone was not harsh and did not allow for vetoes, but rather as gentle as a spring breeze.

"I did see it - but unfortunately, before that, I saw people who were dying from the toxicity of Gaia's memory," Reid closed his eyes.

"Narumi... Detective? I'm deeply sorry. It is precisely to avoid the same tragedy that we have been improving the technology of Gaia Memory. Now, the technology has matured."

Red didn't say anything else, and Sonosaki Kirihiko didn't rush to get Red's answer. Murakami Kyo stood aside as quiet as a statue, and the store manager continued to flip through the account book slowly.

This made Mari Sonoda, who didn't even dare to breathe the whole time, very dissatisfied and pinched Red's face in revenge. Red didn't let her go. Although he closed his eyes, he pinched Mari Sonoda's slightly chubby face with his right hand very accurately.