Knight Asylum

The ocean of data was flowing wildly, with countless pictures composed and decomposed in it. One picture after another appeared on the screen. In the pictures, Xiao Xing passed through the noisy and crowded crowd. She was like a gust of wind. Even if she could be felt, no one could capture her figure.

[S·L] Public security cameras were installed everywhere, so they could track down the source of even a gust of wind. Because the containment team had crushed it, and Xiao Xing was not very tall, they lost track of Xiao Xing after just a few swayings of the crowd.

The communicator looked up at Wright cautiously.

"Xiao Xing Flower Shop, retrieve the video footage around Xiao Xing Flower Shop."

"I understand!"

Although he didn't know why Wright came up with such a rustic store name, the correspondent still did as he was told and quickly called up the surveillance footage around Xiaoxing Flower Shop.

"Search against database, subject, Red Leonard."

The correspondent quickly tapped the keyboard to start searching. The search was so fast that the progress bar reached the end as soon as it appeared. Search results popped up one after another, and Wright's face instantly turned dark.

Red and Xiao Xing came into contact, and it was not just a passing contact. Xiao Xing appeared at the scene of the Beast Gang's fight because of Red.

Wright couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes flickering.

Seeing Wright's grim expression, the communicator hesitated for a moment and then cautiously tried, "Sir, we are now conducting a security check. We can use this conflict to conduct a mental assessment--"

The communicator didn't say anything further, but Wright already understood what he meant.

Using this conflict as a psychiatric assessment, and stamping Red as dangerous and on the verge of losing control, they can then reasonably imprison Red. If Red resists, all the better.

He might have done so in the past, but now, after witnessing Reid's crushing fighting style, he had to re-evaluate the danger of doing so.

Wright raised his eyebrows, "I remember... there was a report before?"

"Yes, the control tower recently blocked a report that was published by ORE Newspaper," the correspondent immediately retrieved recent records, "At the same time, there was also an investigation into Kitaoka Hideichi."

Wright held his chin up and stared at the report on the screen with the blurry photo. He thought for a while and then narrowed his eyes.

"Contact that Kitaoka Shuichi."

Chapter 162: Love is Stronger than Gold, Seven Days Lock

"Shinji, are you okay...?"

Red held onto the door of the ORE newspaper office that was creaking in the wind and stuck his head out, but the subtle scene inside the ORE newspaper office made Red couldn't help but want to complain whether he had come at the wrong time.

In the ORE newspaper office, Shinji Shiroto and Asakura Takeshi were lying on the ground, stacked on top of each other. Shinji Shiroto, who was much shorter than Asakura Takeshi, was using the standard strong man lock, the seven-day lock posture to lock Asakura Takeshi's neck and waist. Asakura Takeshi's forehead had veins bulging and he struggled hard, but he couldn't get rid of it at all, and couldn't even stand up. Okubo Daisuke and Shimada Nanako were standing aside, at a loss.

"Click——"

Oh, no, the only one who was at a loss was Daisuke Okubo. Nanako Shimada was holding her camera, taking pictures excitedly and muttering something terrible.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Xing leaned out, holding Reid's arm.

It was at this time that Okubo Daisuke and Shimada Nanako noticed that there were guests, and they quickly stood in front of Asakura Takeshi and Shirodo Shinji, waving their arms up and down, "Welcome to ORE Newspaper, what can I do for you?"

Although, it can't be covered at all.

"Uh - that's..." Reid raised his hand and pointed at Asakura Takeshi with a subtle expression.

"Ahem - this is it! This is it! This is it..."

Okubo Daisuke coughed heavily, then lowered his head after talking for a long time. To be honest, he had miraculously survived the attack of the Beast Gang with great difficulty, and his brain was too tired for him to think about anything else.

At this moment, Asakura Takeshi suddenly let out a loud cry and struggled to stand up while being locked by Shirodo Shinji. He was panting but had a fierce look in his eyes like a wild beast that escaped from a hunter's trap. But the moment he looked at Asakura Takeshi, Okubo Daisuke jumped out.

"Asakura Wei?"

Only then did Red see Asakura Takeshi's face clearly and was stunned.

Asakura glanced at Reid, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "Wow - you look like you can fight."

Although he was just an ordinary human, Red felt dangerous. He subconsciously took a step back and assumed a fighting stance. This subconscious reaction made Asakura Takeshi become as wild as a shark that smelled blood. But before he could make a move, Shinji Shirodo sensed his intention and immediately locked his arms and legs.

"Asakura! You bastard! I won't let you do whatever you want!"

Even Asakura Takeshi was strangled by Shinji Kido and his eyes went dark.

"Kirouto!!!"

Asakura Takeshi grabbed Shiroto Shinji's arm and wanted to throw him down, but Shiroto Shinji's love was much stronger than he had imagined. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't throw Shiroto down. He could only wave his arms helplessly and furiously, but after waving for a long time there was no effect, and he no longer had the desire to fight with Reid.

"Uh--" Reid hesitated for a moment before raising his hand and waving, "Shinji, I have something I want to talk to you about...

He was struggling when he came up. Shinji Shirodo was just an ordinary person, and a rare good man at that. He should not be allowed to continue to participate in the affairs of the mirror world. It was impossible for the Beast Gang to attack the ORE newspaper for no reason.

This time he was very lucky to avoid the death of Shinji Shirodo, what about next time? What about the next time?

His strength belongs only to himself.

However, the current situation...

Reid glanced at Daisuke Okubo and Nanako Shimada on the side, then raised his hand and patted his forehead.

Not really suitable to say.

Although crimes in the mirror world are becoming more frequent, the fewer people who know about what is happening in the mirror world, the better.

Shinji Shirodo was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and subconsciously glanced at Daisuke Okubo, but because his action was too obvious, it looked very suspicious.

Okubo Daisuke, who knew Shinji Shirodo very well, raised his eyebrows, looked at Reid, looked at Asakura Takeshi, and then stood on tiptoe to look outside the window at the cordon of Selvi Turia's reception team.

He is not as stupid as Shinji Shirodo. The noise just now was as loud as a battle, but judging from the current situation, Sylvie Tullia has just arrived. This is normal. The attack by the Beast Gang was too sudden. Even if there are kind-hearted people who see the injustice and help call the police, the public security agencies and Sylvie Tullia will not appear immediately.

Someone took care of the Beast Gang, and Sylvie Tullia was there to deal with the scene.

He knew Shiroto Shinji's character. Even if Shiroto Shinji was reckless and stubborn, he would never...

Daisuke Okubo glanced at Shinji Kido who was using the Seven Day Lock of Love to restrict Asakura Takeshi's actions.

Well, it's not impossible.

After realizing that there was no way to get Shinji Shirodo off, Asakura kicked the chair away angrily, and walked out with a cold face, carrying Shinji Shirodo on his back.

"Hey--Shinji! Are you okay like this?"

Because the scene was so horrific, Red was stunned for a moment before he reacted and quickly followed.

"It's okay, it's okay! I won't let Asakura do whatever he wants! Don't worry about me!"

Red was about to say something, but Daisuke Okubo, who had caught up with him, held his shoulders and said, "That guy is a stubborn person. Since he has decided to do something like that, he will never regret it. I am his senior, and I know his character better than anyone else."

Okubo Daisuke paused, his eyes stern, "You are Sylvie Tulia's man, right? Don't you want to know why the Beast Gang attacked the ORE newspaper?"

bluff!

This is a basic skill that every qualified journalist must master. Every time it is used, it can make the other party feel guilty and then unconsciously reveal more details.

"Editor-in-chief, you are not bluffing, are you—" Shimada Nanako complained, "Weren't you just so frightened by the sudden attack from the Beast Gang that your legs went limp?"

The corner of Okubo Daisuke's mouth twitched fiercely, and Red in front of him had already revealed an expression of "I see."

His bravado was over.

But his battle hasn't begun yet!

"No comment—"

Daisuke Okubo's breath was stagnant.

It appeared! The answer that reporters hate the most!

But as a qualified reporter, what I am best at is to keep pestering the other party even when he/she repeatedly emphasizes that he/she has nothing to say!

"You and Shinji have a special relationship, right? During this period... he is always late, and he brought Asakura Takeo here because he is helping you, right?"

Although it was just a guess, Daisuke Okubo felt that given Shinji Shirodo's personality, it was pretty close to the truth, and Red's slightly apologetic expression also confirmed his guess.

Although Shinji Shirodo is clumsy and simple-minded, it is easy to get some clues from him, but Shinji Shirodo is stubborn and will not tell anyone no matter how he threatens or bribes him.

"Shinji is a fool, but he will never do anything bad. Since he chooses to help you, as your senior, I also believe in you. So, is there anything I can help you with?"

Daisuke Okubo extended his hand to Red and gave him a friendly smile.

Nanako Shimada, who was standing next to Daisuke Okubo, curled her lips.

Chapter 163 Goro's Concerns

Kitaoka Hideichi held his chin and looked at Sano Mitsuru, who was sitting on the sofa he usually used to receive clients. He was wearing a suit, crossing his legs, and had a slicked back hair, making his face look like he was almost awesome. Behind Sano Mitsuru stood two young men who were also wearing suits, carrying boxes, and wearing cool sunglasses.

The suits they wear are the most expensive on the market, but the truly upper-class people wear unbranded, hand-made, one-of-a-kind suits.

A glance at the upstarts.

It seems like playing house no matter how you look at it.

As an ace lawyer, even if he is free now, he doesn't intend to waste his time on such a guy.

Kitaoka Hideichi leaned back and looked out the window, "I don't have time to play house with you guys—"

Before Kitaoka Hideichi could finish his words, Sano Mitsuru raised his finger and waved it. The younger brother behind him immediately stepped forward, put the silver box on the table, and opened it with a click.

Kitaoka Hideichi paused and raised his eyebrows slightly.

The box was filled with neatly stacked [S·L]-only banknotes issued by the Hongshang Foundation.

O coins are the only valid currency in [S·L], but in [S·L], O coins are increasing and depreciating at a terrifying rate every day. No matter what, it is impossible for a person to carry a car full of O coins when traveling, so in addition to online payment, Hongshang Fund also issued banknotes of different denominations.

All the banknotes in the box are of the highest value.

If those bundles of banknotes were not fake except for the top and bottom banknotes, then the money in the box would be a considerable income for him.

Kitaoka Shuichi sat back, crossed his fingers in front of him, and gave a smile that was only for male business people.

"I wonder if there's anything I can do to help you?"

There are only a handful of problems that a person of Sano Mitsuru's level can encounter. Maybe it is difficult for other second-rate lawyers, but for him, an ace lawyer, it is just a matter of talking. Just by talking, he can get a considerable income. He has no reason to refuse such a sure-win opportunity.

Seeing that Kitaoka Hideichi was impressed by his money, Sano Mitsuru raised his chin with some pride.

"Do you know Xiao Xing Flower Shop?"

"Xiao Xing Flower Shop?"

Kitaoka Hide subconsciously looked up at Yura Goro, who also had a confused look on his face.

This name... doesn't look like a high-end flower shop at all.

"Wait a moment—"

As an ace lawyer, how can I not recognize the sucker? No, how can I not recognize what the client is talking about!

Kitaoka Hideichi immediately leaned sideways to the notebook on the left side of the desk, his ten fingers flying on the keyboard. It took him five full minutes to find some information about Xiaoxing Flower Shop in various forums.

There is no dedicated blog, and the corresponding official account cannot be found on any website. Even the way to order flowers is the most primitive way to make an appointment by phone. There are not even any photos of the store. How could such a failed flower shop exist in [S·L].

Although he really wanted to complain like this, this Xiaoxing Flower Shop not only exists in [S·L], but is also located in the Xingxiu District, where every inch of land is valuable.

That’s a different problem. If you want to have a store in Xingxiu District, it’s not just a matter of money.

Kitaoka Hideichi leaned back with his hands across his chest, a little regretful, "Does this commission have anything to do with this Xiaoxing Flower Shop?"

"Actually, it's like this. Xiao Xing's flower shop was opened by a friend of mine, but it was recently harassed by Selvi Turia's people. Of course! Xiao Xing's shop didn't violate any rules! It was purely because Selvi Turia deliberately made things difficult for Xiao Xing in order to achieve a certain goal!"

Kitaoka Hide's eyes jumped violently. The excited expression on Sano Mitsuru's face when he mentioned Xiaoxing didn't look like that of an ordinary friend. Since they were not ordinary friends, all the testimonies mentioned by Sano Mitsuru about Xiaoxing's flower shop could not be taken seriously. However, what made him feel most wrong was the second half of the sentence that Servier Turia was deliberately making things difficult in order to complete a certain task.

This gave Hideichi Kitaoka a very bad feeling.

After a brief thought, Kitaoka Hideichi smiled and said, "Mr. Sano Mitsuru, right? Do you know the name of the person who went to make things difficult for Selvi Tulia in the flower shop? Characteristics are also OK. Actually... I have some connections in Selvi Tulia."

"Really!"

Of course it's fake, idiot.

Kitaoka Hideichi smiled but said nothing.

Although he relied on those blurry photos to prevent Sylvie Tullia from bothering him temporarily, he was not naive enough to think that those photos alone could make Sylvie Tullia give up his clue to find Kagawa Hideyuki.

That was a considerable sum, but not worth the effort it would take to break his balance and reenter Sylvie Tullia's field of vision.

"That guy's called Red!" Thinking that Kitaoka Hideichi really had a connection with Selvi Tulia, Mitsuru Sano immediately excitedly said Red's name.

Kitaoka Hideichi's eyes jumped. The person he least wanted to be involved with now was Reid. It would be fine if it was other people, but if the other party was Reid, then this matter would definitely involve the mirror world.

Yura Goro, who was standing aside, had a worried look on his face. He naturally knew what Kitaoka Hideichi was worried about now. However, after seeing the change in Kitaoka Hideichi's eyes, Yura Goro breathed a sigh of relief. That was the look that showed Kitaoka Hideichi decided to turn a blind eye and reject Sano Mitsuru's commission.

"Is such that……"

Kitaoka Hideichi crossed his fingers and was about to speak when he was interrupted by the sudden ringing of the phone. Because in his heart he already regarded Sano Mitsuru as a troublesome guy rather than a customer, Kitaoka Hideichi did not hang up the phone, but answered the call directly in front of Sano Mitsuru, hoping that Sano Mitsuru would back down because of his not very polite behavior.

"Hello, hello, it's me——"

As time went by, Kitaoka Hideichi's expression gradually changed from surprise to subtlety, and finally to surprise.