In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

Subsequently.

A few minutes later.

At the end of the street shrouded in night, a deep engine roar came from afar.

A black luxury sedan glided to the alley entrance and stopped steadily in front of Natsume Ryo.

The car door opened, and a young man in a black suit with a solemn expression quickly got out of the car, walked around to the other side, and respectfully opened the back door for Natsume Ryo.

Natsume Ryo's gaze lingered on him for a moment before he recognized him as one of the two "detectives" who had followed Tanaka Yamaichiro in the principal's office earlier.

—It is also a parasite.

"My lord, I've come to fetch you."

The man bowed, his posture extremely humble.

"Um……"

"Take me there."

"Yes, my lord!"

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly and sat down in the spacious and comfortable back seat.

The car started smoothly and silently merged into the empty street in the dead of night.

Speechless all the way.

Natsume Ryo closed his eyes to rest.

Finally, the car drove away from the bustling city center and gradually headed towards an area on the outskirts of the city where land prices were high.

The architectural style along the road has also changed from modern skyscrapers to detached manor houses nestled among green trees and heavily guarded.

finally.

The car slowly came to a stop in front of the gate of a classical manor house that covered a vast area and was surrounded by high walls and dense woods.

"Sir, we are here."

After the parasite driver brought the car to a complete stop, he turned around respectfully and said.

Natsume Ryo opened his eyes and looked out the car window at the manor, which appeared exceptionally tranquil in the night.

The wrought iron gate was tightly closed, and two tall security guards in black suits stood at the entrance, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

"here it is?"

Natsume Ryo raised an eyebrow.

"Report to your lord."

"In order to avoid attracting unnecessary attention from human society, we will use the host's former identity to hold some small private banquets."

"At the banquet, prominent figures from all walks of life will be invited as guests to create a normal social atmosphere."

"As for us, we will blend in as service staff, guests' family members, or security personnel to exchange necessary information."

"Tonight happens to be the monthly banquet."

“Our real destination is deep within this estate.”

Chapter 106 Sea Kings, [One Piece Module] Holder in the Deep Sea

After hearing this explanation, a look of understanding flashed in Natsume Ryo's eyes.

It's really leak-proof.

They even considered this level of disguise.

These parasites will stop at nothing to survive.

However, this is fine.

This at least proves that these guys, whose minds he has already imprinted on them, are indeed intelligent and worth cultivating.

A group of monsters that only follow their instincts, no matter how powerful, are nothing more than disposable commodities.

And a group of intelligent beings who know how to think, how to disguise themselves, and even how to use the rules of human society to serve themselves.

Its value is completely different.

……

As Natsume Ryo's thoughts wandered...

The manor gates were open, and the car continued to drive smoothly along a wide driveway paved with gravel.

The car eventually stopped in front of a brightly lit main building.

Natsume Ryo's gaze swept across the car window.

The estate features meticulously manicured English gardens, fountains that spray sparkling water droplets under the night lights, and an air filled with the delicate fragrance of fine perfumes mixed with flowers and herbs.

After the car door opened.

A man dressed in a sharp tailcoat and wearing white gloves was already waiting respectfully by the car door.

He looked to be around forty years old, with a refined appearance and humble demeanor.

If Natsume Ryo hadn't been able to clearly sense the inhuman cellular fluctuations within him, he probably would have mistaken him for a rigorously trained English butler.

Another parasite.

……

"My lord, please follow me."

The butler in the tuxedo bowed deeply, his humility evident to the core, and gestured for Natsume Ryo to enter through the heavy oak door inlaid with brass reliefs.

Then, Natsume Ryo followed the parasite into the banquet hall and through the carpeted doorway.

A huge crystal chandelier hung from the dome, illuminating the entire magnificent hall as bright as day. Melodious classical music flowed in the air, and well-dressed men and women, holding champagne glasses, gathered in twos and threes, chatting quietly with social smiles on their faces.

A typical high society party.

"My lord, our actual meeting will take place in the study on the third floor."

"This was just a setup to deceive people."

The parasite leading the way lowered its voice and respectfully explained to Natsume Ryo.

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, his gaze casually sweeping across the hall.

These guests were clearly divided into two categories.

The vast majority are ordinary humans with steady breathing, completely unaware of the hidden dangers around them;

Another small group mingled among the crowd, either playing the role of polite waiters or posing as entourage members of a wealthy person.

Although it deliberately conceals its aura, it is still a clearly identifiable parasitic beast originating from its non-human nature.

It seems that these parasites have indeed begun to take shape in human society.

Natsume Ryo thought to himself, following behind the parasitic beast that was leading the way, passing through the bustling crowd, and heading towards a deeper part of the manor.

The ordinary Soubu High School uniform he was wearing looked particularly out of place in this environment full of haute couture, attracting many subtle but inquisitive glances.

however.

When the guests saw that the person leading the boy in school uniform was the butler in charge of the banquet, they were surprised.

Seeing the other party's almost humble attitude towards the boy, all the probing gazes quickly turned into surprise and doubt.

Although he did not know Natsume Ryo's identity.

But a person who can command such respect from the host of a banquet must be no ordinary person.

Natsume Ryo ignored this.

……

Just as Natsume Ryo was about to be led by Kanzaki into a secluded corridor leading to the inner meeting room.

A group of people, surrounding an elderly man with gray hair, slowly emerged from the depths of the manor.

Ryo Natsume's gaze was drawn to it.

The elderly man at the head of the group was walking with a slight limp and needed the assistance of his bodyguard.

but.

Beneath his aged appearance, a sharp glint, like that of a hawk, shone deep within his slightly cloudy eyes.

He leaned on a black ebony cane, and the aura of authority and oppression emanating from him seemed tangible, making people hesitant to approach him.

……

"Family Head, are we going back already?"

Noticing that the other party's gaze was directed in their direction, the parasite immediately put on a fake smile and took the initiative to greet them.

Head of the Shinomiya family?

Upon hearing this surname, Natsume Ryo paused in his steps, a ripple stirring in his heart.

—The Fourth Palace.

This surname.

It concerns the Shinomiya Zaibatsu in Japan.

Ryo Natsume didn't know much about it.

All we know is that Kaguya Shinomiya, who is sometimes aloof and sometimes charming, comes from this massive conglomerate that controls the economic lifeline of Japan.

It is a company with total assets of 200 trillion yen, more than 1,000 subsidiaries, and industries all over the world. It has a significant influence in both the political and economic circles of Japan.

It is a massive entity whose wealth rivals that of a nation.

Such a behemoth could not possibly be just anyone with the surname "Shinomiya".

This also meant that the internal hierarchy of this large family was extremely strict and the competition was fierce.

Combined with the old man's imposing aura.

Natsume Ryo was almost certain that this person was probably the current head of the Shinomiya Zaibatsu.

Even his own children are terrified of him.

——Shigong Yan'an.

……

The old man who is the "head of the Shinomiya family" is also the commander-in-chief of the Shinomiya Zaibatsu - Shinomiya Gan'an.

His gaze passed over the parasite's shoulder and lingered for a moment on Natsume Ryo's Soubu High School uniform.

This elderly man, who had spent his life navigating the ups and downs of the business world and had long since seen through the ways of the world, seemed to have a glimmer of elusive light in his weathered eyes.

"Speaking of which, head of the Shinomiya family, the banquet has only just begun."

"Never mind, I'm too old to stay up late."

Shigu Yan'an responded with a sound of agreement, which was considered a reply to the other party's greeting.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Yes, Shinomiya family head, take care."

Surrounded by guards, Shinomiya Gan'an leisurely brushed past Natsume Ryo and headed towards the manor gate.

……

After the Shinomiya family had completely left, the parasite immediately dropped its feigned smile, turned around, lowered its voice, and reported to Natsume Ryo:

"My lord, that human just now is the current head of the Shinomiya Zaibatsu."

"Sigong Yan'an".

"Well, I see."

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, then followed it through the doorway to a more secluded elevator.

The elevator ascended smoothly.