Persona: Devil Summoner

(Isn’t this atmosphere right?)

Bai Zhong Zhidou narrowed his eyes, and his brain with an extremely high IQ started working rapidly.

Of course, she couldn't read minds after all, so she never expected that Jiang Tianwei's concern was not about the atmosphere, but why he wanted to confess...

Hadn't we witnessed that kind of thing in the closet before? Normally, no woman would do that, right?

But, in the final analysis, this is already the fifth one... No matter how much a behavior goes against common ethics and universal values, if you do it four or five times in a row, your sense of guilt will be greatly reduced.

Anyway, there is no turning back. So why not just not look back? He thought to himself in despair.

As the saying goes, the less debt you have, the less you worry about it. The same logic applies to debts of love.

The two of them fell into silence, and the originally somewhat romantic atmosphere suddenly became particularly uncomfortable. Jiang Tianwei took a deep breath and made up his mind that as a man, he should take the initiative to speak and dominate the atmosphere at this time. Especially since the other person had just mustered up the courage to express his feelings, it was reasonable for him to give an answer himself!

"I...I am very grateful for your love. I, I...actually, I like you very much, too."

"Oh?"

When Bai Zhongzhidou heard this, she became interested. She held her face with both hands, and this action made her already petite face look even smaller and more delicate.

"Tell me more about this? How did you come to this conclusion?"

"what?"

"Where's the argument? Where's the reasoning? Where's the physical evidence? Have you taken notes? Do you have any paper documents? Please show direct evidence to prove that 'you like me'."

"…I regret it, okay…"

This is why you can’t find a girlfriend who is too rational, because once you start negotiating, you will never win unless you are also a very rational person. But if two very rational people get together to fall in love, they have to control variables and design experiments every day, which seems very redundant and unnecessary...

Jiang Tianwei racked his brains but couldn't figure out why there was such a rhetorical question?! And he even needed to prove it?!

Bai Zhongzhidou smiled and said, "I was just kidding you."

"Your jokes are so hard to understand, and you are so professional?!"

"Don't you always make jokes that you can't understand without watching cartoons?"

"It cannot be denied..."

Jiang Tianwei breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was not really going to prove it herself. Thanks to this joke, the atmosphere that had originally fallen to the freezing point could at least communicate normally again.

"Of course I know about your messy relationships with men and women. Oh, let me say this first, I didn't accept your...your...shameless care for men and women! I, I am just stating my feelings objectively. As a detective, I can't refuse to admit the facts."

Detective Bai Zhong obviously thought of what he saw and felt in the closet at night, and his face was even redder than the fried shrimp next to him. She coughed dryly, trying to put away her shame, and continued: "As I said before, no matter what action is taken next, it is very important to determine the objective facts."

"Ah, um..."

Hearing her start to speak some very businesslike words again, Jiang Tianwei knew that she was beginning to cover up her shyness again. This method was so fresh - but very cute. He felt his heart beating again.

"I used to care a lot about what other people thought. It's probably funny to say it out loud, right? My wish back then was to become a man."

She originally looked somewhat androgynous, and was once called the detective prince. This title was like a beacon that confirmed Baek Jong Naoto's thoughts at the time.

"Because people around me always say that: She's obviously a child, so immature, she's obviously a woman, so and so... So I thought that a detective must be mature enough and must be a man. I believed in this idea and kept avoiding myself..."

Bai Zhong Zhidou stood up. At this time, the dusk had basically faded and the bright moonlight could be observed in the sky. There is a saying that the moon is rounder in foreign countries. Now Jiang Tianwei really hopes that this statement is true, because Bai Zhong Zhidou is very beautiful under the moonlight.

Her slender body and the extremely plump lines of her chest formed a sharp contrast. She put her hands behind her back and walked on the junction of the sea water and the beach with a childlike manner. The moonlight cast an outline on her white jade-like skin. She raised her feet again and chased the waves that kept rising and falling on the beach.

"Awakening perosna allowed me to recognize my feelings, to admit myself, and to like myself. I thought that by accepting all of this, I would be able to take a step closer to becoming an ideal detective - but I'm still far from it. When I think about facing my feelings, I feel that if I admit my love, something will overflow from my body. However, it's much easier to say it out loud."

She had her back to the moonlight, the sea water covering her calves, and her expression looked more natural and relaxed than ever before under the night sky.

Jiang Tianwei was stunned and didn't know how to express himself.

"To use the words of the persona messenger of your generation: rebel against your past self-satisfied self."

As she said this, her eyes suddenly became blurred, as if her change in mood had caused some unspeakable changes in her inner spirit... Persona is a symbol of the spirit, and if there is a change on the spiritual level, it will naturally change accordingly.

This is also true for Jiang Tianwei, although he rarely uses this ability now. Compared to persona, he prefers to summon demons directly and rely on his fists to reason.

"Well, that's what it is. Let's go, how about a swim together?"

Bai Zhongzhidou waved at him, Jiang Tianwei put down the prawns that he had almost finished eating, and walked towards Bai Zhongzhidou.

The two bodies were soaked in the water, soaked by the ripples of the moonlight, and their hair was wet by the waves and stuck to their faces. This time, it was really a bit romantic.

"But I must warn you. You should know my abilities as a detective, right?"

"Ok?"

Jiang Tianwei nodded.

"You are my important assistant who has taken my badge. I don't want you to do anything illegal - specifically, not having pure relationships with the opposite sex. Infidelity investigations are a detective's specialty. Besides, you also know that I recently joined the International Police Organization. If you commit a crime, I will sue you until you are bankrupt."

"...Don't do this kind of thing. This is too realistic. It doesn't sound like a joke when you say it! "

"Ah, this isn't a joke. Come on, let's swim a couple of laps together."

"I, how can I still have the energy to swim now?"

Jiang Tianwei was now covered in cold sweat. It was over. He couldn't wash himself clean even if he jumped into the Yellow River. Look, he was soaking in the Pacific Ocean, wasn't he?! He was afraid that after soaking in the Pacific Ocean, he would be sad in the Pacific Ocean, and then he would be sent directly to the morgue. Is this in line with the principle of a peaceful world?!

"Well, hurry up and go on a vacation. You won't have enough time to take a vacation when you return to Japan. It's time to start the 'final steps'."

"Oh, so the things I asked you to investigate before are finally going to be solved?! Are you going to catch the real culprit who turned you into a cripple?"

"No, I mean, since the detective has already established the objective facts (I like you), the next step should be to neutralize the criminal (so that you can never escape again). So - when you return to Japan, clean your neck and wait for me."

As Bai Zhong Zhidou spoke, he dived into the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. The warmth on his face seemed to warm up the surrounding water.

(I, I've said it! I, I've said it clearly! I will add you as my spouse in a healthy, sound and legal manner on my household registration page. I don't need that damned skeleton woman to do some kind of mental charm to me! Don't underestimate detectives who have human emotions, you monster!)

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 549: All the banquets in the world come to an end

Happy times always pass by so quickly.

For students, this feeling will occur whenever they are not in class, and it will be especially strong during holidays, when they always feel that they will have to go back to class before they know it. It is really sad.

Jiang Tianwei's situation was similar. Thanks to Bai Zhongzhidou, he was able to turn down all the invitations last night by saying that he would investigate with the detective. But as soon as he turned around, he was about to start preparing to go back.

After being away from Japan for a few days, I unexpectedly miss it a little.

Whether it is Master Liu’s authentic Chinese cuisine or the two-dimensional atmosphere that can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys.

Fang Zexia was busy doing something in Hawaii these days, and he didn't know what she was doing. He was also very glad that she was not there. Otherwise, Fang Zexia would definitely keep talking about what Detective Bai Zhong said when he called him out for a long time.

Speaking of this, Jiang Tianwei suddenly thought of a question...

The core of the so-called bigamy crime lies in "marriage". From a legal perspective, if you do not have a spouse, you cannot trigger the crime of bigamy.

In other words, you just don't have to get married. Moreover, if you don't get married, you don't have to buy a car or a house, and you don't have to pay for the bride price, which saves a lot of expenses, right? You can use this money to eat and drink to your heart's content, or even spend it on mobile games... Sorry, it's possible that you won't get anything if you spend money on mobile games.

But this is a bit scumbag...

But if you think about it carefully, there is a situation where bigamy is allowed and does not trigger the crime of bigamy.

That is, when your spouse dies.

According to the results of Jiang Tianwei's mobile phone search yesterday - So what are you searching for? - If one of the spouses dies, the marriage will be automatically dissolved. In this case, if the living spouse finds another spouse, it does not constitute bigamy.

You see, doesn’t this make sense?

To put it in Lu Xun's style: Fang Zexia is probably really dead.

In this case, I married her first, and then married Baek Jong Nak-doo. You see, this is legal. Although it is not very reasonable, it is very legal - now no one can say anything, right?

Here I have to quote a famous law UP Mr. Luo from Bilibili: The more you learn about law, the easier it is to lose your humanity.

"What are you thinking about, Senior?"

When Jiang Tianwei was daydreaming, a girl's sweet voice suddenly sounded beside him.

Yoshizawa Sumire is the only person in the same grade as her who calls him senior.

Now we are in a Hawaiian specialty store. Since you are traveling, it is reasonable for you to bring some gifts back.

Before boarding the return flight, Jiang Tianwei naturally prepared some gifts to take back. This time, he didn't have to think hard about bringing gifts for his classmates. After all, everyone was traveling together, which was a great help and saved a lot of time in choosing gifts.

If it's for Master Liu, of course I would bring him some Hawaiian specialty seasonings. The old man likes to study cooking, so it would be most economical to bring him some things that can be used on the cooking table.

Jiang Tianwei really didn't know what gift would make the doctor happy, so he finally decided to change his mind and prepare Hawaiian Kona coffee for Wu Jianmiao. Don't worry about whether this Kona coffee is real or not, or whether it is used to deceive outsiders, it is definitely bought in Hawaii. Jiang Tianwei himself can't tell whether it is good or bad, so it's just right for coffee lovers like Wu Jianmiao.

As for my stepfather and mother... this is a bit embarrassing. I really don't know what the gangster boss would like. I can't buy him some guns and ammunition? As for my mother... compared to such a practical gift, it would be more reasonable to bring the real murderer who has become a cripple to justice as soon as possible, right?

So Jiang Tianwei was always hesitant about what gifts to give to the two people.

Then there was Akechi Goro… To be honest, Jiang Tianwei had no interest in bringing him a gift, so he learned from the comic book Daily: he just picked some grass and added some stones. Jiang Tianwei filled a bottle with Hawaiian sand and shells, saying that a gift from afar is a small gift, but the thought is great. At least it’s not the time to break up with him yet. He still has to use him as bait to catch the big fish behind!

Finally, it’s Sakurano Ei.

This time, Jiang Tianwei rarely forgot his cheap apprentice.

To be honest, he really forgot. But last night, in Bai Zhongzhidou's self-description, there was a sentence that mentioned that he wanted to become a man. This statement was particularly consistent with Sakurano Ying. She also hoped that she would be a man.

As for her... Jiang Tianwei thought about it and finally bought a somewhat heroic wooden statue. There was a figure carved on it, probably a character from a myth? From Jiang Tianwei's point of view, it was a grinning statue, a bit like an Indian.

But this kind of stylish thing is usually suitable as a gift.

While choosing various gifts, he was thinking about Baek Jong Naoto's very realistic confession last night. His absent-minded look was noticed by Yoshizawa Sumire.

But Jiang Tianwei couldn't tell me, "I'm thinking about how to use your sister's judicially confirmed death to stir up trouble." He could only smile and say, "It's okay. Have you chosen a gift?"

"Well, I've chosen!"

"…Then, would you like to help me choose? Gifts for my stepfather and my mother."

As mentioned many times before, when people are undecided, they like to find an outsider to help them make the decision. Based on the logic that those who are involved are confused, but those who are not involved can see clearly, they firmly believe that this outsider can make the most appropriate choice.

Yoshizawa Sumire nodded vigorously: "Of course, no problem, senior! I will do my best!"

"You don't need to go all out for something like this, do you? But I believe in you."

Jiang Tianwei smiled and looked at Fang Zejin who was working hard in the specialty store.

He looked around and saw that his fellow Phantom Thieves were all there. Ryuji and Mishima looked lifeless. It seemed that their plan to pick up girls in Hawaii had failed miserably. Amamiya Ren looked calm as always. Sometimes Jiang Tianwei also thought, was this guy too calm?

Takamaki An and Rei Shiho were enthusiastically selecting various small accessories and gifts, probably to give to their female friends. Judging from Takamaki An's personality, she would probably bring a gift for everyone in the modeling agency, right?

Yusuke... this guy's choices are weird as always. Didn't I say before that Jiang Tianwei bought a weird wood carving? Yusuke bought rubbings and pictures of this thing. These weird heads look the same at first glance, but they are different when you look closely. Maybe it's something from a native Hawaiian legend?

Baek Jong Nak-doo did not show up at the specialty store. She received a call while swimming last night and left in a hurry. She hasn't been seen until now. Maybe there was an emergency.

Looking at the atmosphere among everyone, Jiang Tianwei only felt a kind of...peace in his heart.

Yes, I hope that everyone’s peaceful daily life will continue forever, without any waves or disasters, and that everyone will be happy together.

(I’m also… becoming sentimental.)

Jiang Tianwei muttered to himself.

"Hurry up if you haven't chosen a gift yet! There are still 30 minutes left! The bus to the airport will leave in 30 minutes!"

Kawakami Sadyo's loud voice suddenly broke the peace. When the students heard this, they went crazy on the spot. Those who had not chosen a gift hurriedly started to collect the gifts they needed.

All good things must come to an end. No matter how lively a trip is, it will always come to an end. Adjust your mood, it’s almost time to go back.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 550: The so-called sneak attack is to seize the most unexpected moment!

Whether you are happy or not, whether you have achieved youth or not, time always moves forward normally.

When Jiang Tianwei got on the return flight from Hawaii, he felt neither regret nor sadness. He just thought to himself, "Ah, it's over," and then it passed.

As the rumbling sound of the aircraft came from the glass window, Jiang Tianwei noticed Fang Zejin's face reflected in the glass. Because it was transparent glass, it was blurry and could not be seen clearly at all. Her small body was completely sunken in the seat of the passenger plane, and the seat belt was buckled around her slender waist.

The plane took off, and the wheels began to move slowly. The gradually rising speed gradually allowed the iron eagle to fly into the sky. Then, the passengers had the illusion that their bodies were pressed hard against the seats.

Jiang Tianwei was no exception. He felt his body was extremely heavy and pressed down on the chair. It felt as if the chair had turned into a black hole and he was about to be sucked into it...

(?! No! Not feeling?!).

Jiang Tianwei suddenly came back to his senses and noticed that his body was indeed being sucked down towards the chair! He had only felt this weightless feeling of falling in one place! That was during the Demon War!

Because the Big Woman of Babylon had been behaving very peacefully during this period, Jiang Tianwei had relaxed his vigilance a little. Combined with the fact that he had always successfully dealt with various demons before, he instinctively felt that this time would be so smooth as well.

(Oh no!).

The next moment, Jiang Tianwei figured out something and broke out in a cold sweat.