We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

She also remembered that before summer vacation started, Yoro had told her that an unidentified high-ranking mixed-race person had visited the old site of Live House Space.

She also knew that, given her past status, it was definitely not a coincidence that a high-ranking mixed-race person would come to the former site of Live House Space.

Unexpectedly, this uninvited guest turned out to be a high-ranking member of the Fierce Ghost Clan.

Since he had deliberately sought her out in Tokyo, and now he had stopped her and her granddaughter in Kobe, he must have some ulterior motive.

"It's very simple."

Kazama Rurido

"I would like to purchase some information from you. You can set the price; the Ghost Gang will definitely offer you a price that satisfies you."

“Information?” Tsuzuki Shisen shook his head. “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

"I'm just a hunter without any allegiance, and besides, I haven't done my old profession for many years. How could I possibly have anything that the Demons need?"

"Furthermore, if the Demon Clan truly desires this, why not start with the Snake-Headed Eight Families?"

"The Snake Clan hides many secrets, many of which your organization desires. Aren't they far more valuable than finding an old woman like me?"

Kazama Ruri smiled gently and began to speak:

"Actually, you must know something."

"About two or three years ago, an archaeological team made a brief visit to Japan."

"There are two Japanese in this archaeological team. They are both of mixed race, but they are not members of the Snake Clan or the Demon Clan. They are from Kassel College."

"They equipped themselves with the most advanced archaeological equipment in the world, hired the most professional experts, and even spent a lot of money to establish relations with the Japanese government, all to obtain the right to explore a sea area."

As Kazama Ruri spoke, she kept a close eye on the changes in Tsuzuki Shisen's expression.

But Tsuzuki Shisen's expression remained unmoved.

Kazama Ruri didn't seem to mind, and continued telling the story as if it were a tale:

"No one knows what they went through, but it's clear they detected something unknown."

"Only a few people survived from the entire expedition, and among them happened to be a couple, who were Japanese mixed-race from Kassel College."

Do I need to say anything more?

Meeting Tsuzuki Shisen's cold gaze, Kazama Ruri smiled:

"It seems I need to continue."

He paused, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Yao Lenai, whose eyes held different colors, before continuing:

"The biggest financial backer behind this exploration is Kassel College."

"By using the shells of other global financial institutions, they concealed the flow of funds and successfully evaded the supervision of the Sheqi Bajia, thus enabling them to carry out their operations right under the nose of the Enforcement Bureau."

"Afterwards, all information related to this exploration was sent back to the Executive Department of Kassel College,"

"And the backups of some of the key parts were left in the hands of the couple from Kassel College."

"Of course, even if they hold a certain position in the executive department of Kassel College, such classified materials will still be subject to punishment by Kassel College if the confidentiality procedures are not strictly followed."

"So they had no choice but to keep this part of the material in the hands of a very trusted relative."

"This relative is the man's mother-in-law, and her strength is among the top in the entire Japanese mixed-race population."

"And the most important point is that she did not join any faction; she was a lone wolf who had been walking the underworld for decades."

"Only in this way can they entrust this information to her for safekeeping with peace of mind."

"Otherwise, once Kassel College's secret plan is exposed, it will inevitably exacerbate the rift between the Japanese branch and the headquarters, making the already poor relationship between the two even worse."

“And that’s exactly what Kassel College doesn’t want to see.”

"However, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever, and some things will be known sooner or later."

Kazama Ruri said jokingly,

"Senior Tsuzuki Shisen, are you familiar with the story I just told?"

Tsuzuki Shisen's expression grew increasingly cold.

From the moment Kazama Ruri opened her mouth, she had a vague premonition.

As Kazama Ruri gradually revealed the past, she became even more certain that she could not hide the truth from the high-ranking member of the Demon Clan before her.

“You’re wrong about one thing. I don’t have this document on me. My daughter took it to London.”

The city built a poetry boatway.

"And I have never seen the specific contents of this document."

“My son-in-law didn’t even tell me what was in this document. They came to Japan in a hurry and left without even seeing their daughter.”

"If you Ghosts really need this information, you should go to Kassel College."

Kazama Ruri suppressed her smile and said calmly:

"That's not true, Senior Tsuzuki Shifune."

“You must still have the basement key to Live House Space. Although it has been converted into an open-air parking lot, that underground passage should not have been buried.”

"If it's convenient, please take me to this underground secret room so I can inspect it myself. What do you think?"

How could I possibly agree to his condition?

Du Zhu, a poet, sighed in his heart.

If the Snake Clan's Executive Bureau had discovered this, she probably wouldn't have been too surprised.

After all, they are a super-powerful force that has been deeply rooted in Japan for thousands of years, with informants in every industry.

Once the slightest clue is detected, the supercomputer at Genji Heavy Industries will operate at high speed, mobilizing massive computing power to investigate the hidden truth behind it.

But she never expected that the Demon Clan now possessed an intelligence network comparable to the Snake Clan, and even knew about things that had been hidden from view for three or four years.

Duzhu Shichuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind racing.

Based on her years of experience in the underworld, she could tell at a glance that this handsome young man was incredibly powerful.

Moreover, as Yoro had previously told her, this high-ranking member of the Oni Clan had a bloodline rank far exceeding that of ordinary hybrids, making him difficult even for her to match.

unless……

Get started first!

Duzhu Shisen's gaze suddenly sharpened.

There were almost no signs.

next moment,

With a flick of her wrist, a flurry of cold light flew from her sleeve. Kunai, senbon, and shuriken rained down like a storm.

Having spent decades in the underworld, she had killed countless mixed-race individuals. Now, she was going all out, giving her opponent no chance to breathe.

The wind suddenly picked up.

Accompanying those hidden weapons was a rapidly flowing stream of air.

Words of Power - Yin Flow

This veteran hunter of the underworld possesses the same Word of Power as Sakura Yabuki.

However, the Tsuzuki Shisen's development of the 'Kage-ryu' was clearly a bit more advanced than that of the Yabuki Sakura.

In an instant, it was as if a storm had suddenly formed in the stairwell, and a cold, sharp aura blew out from the cracks in the surrounding walls.

All the hidden weapons were accelerated again and again in the airflow, so fast that they were difficult to detect with the naked eye.

Kazama Ruri stood still, her smile undiminished.

"So you're finally making your move? I thought you were going to keep pretending until the very end."

His voice was indifferent.

With a slight movement, a weapon resembling both a knife and an umbrella suddenly unfolded.

This is the weapon he used when he fought Genjiro. The weapon originally resembled a bamboo umbrella, but it could also be transformed into a sharp blade for combat.

In the narrow space of the stairwell, Kazama Ruri did not hesitate at all and immediately transformed it into the shape of a bamboo umbrella.

bang——

Crackling!

All the hidden weapons struck the umbrella surface instantly, sparking a shower of metal against metal.

The bamboo umbrella vibrated in his hand at a frequency imperceptible to the naked eye, forcefully deflecting the blades from all directions.

However, the "Shadow Flow" is different from ordinary throwing of hidden weapons. Those hidden weapons, which have been accelerated to the extreme, do not fall to the ground. Instead, as if controlled by an invisible hand, they bounce back after hitting the walls and the ground, relentlessly chasing after Kazama Ruri.

Metal objects danced wildly in the stairwell.

The air was churned and hissed as sharp blades whistled past. If it were an ordinary high-level hybrid, it would probably have been riddled with holes and nailed to the wall long ago.

But Kazama Ruri still seemed to be handling it with ease.

"Is this... your trump card that you've held for decades?"

The bamboo umbrella spins again!

Chi Chi Chi!

A burst of air exploded, and all the flying projectiles were knocked away and embedded in the wall, emitting a series of crisp metallic clangs.

Du Zhushi's face darkened.

This move is already her strongest trump card. She has used it countless times to kill powerful enemies and overcome crises. With the blessing of 'Yin Flow', this move is almost impossible to miss.

But today was the first time she had ever seen someone remain calm and composed while facing a direct confrontation.

"It seems... you really do have what I need."

Kazama Ruri laughed.

Tsuzuki Shisen's killing move didn't cause him even the slightest injury.

The difference between ordinary hybrids and 'emperors' was fully revealed. Even though Tsuzuki Shisen's skills had been honed through countless trials, Kazama Ruri was able to cope with them solely based on her combat instincts.

Lena's pupils suddenly contracted.

This dragon king of the Demon Clan... his presence is incredibly oppressive.

Before this, her grandmother was already the strongest mixed-race person she could come into contact with.

Lenai never imagined that her grandmother would be forced to this point.

Seeing the critical situation, she had no choice but to quietly activate her Word of Power.

【Tracing the water】

This is a rare type of auxiliary incantation.

Its effect is very simple: it allows a hybrid who has already activated their Word of Power to use it again within a short period of time.

Many of the conditions for activating a Word of Power are extremely demanding, and often after use, the owner cannot activate it again for a long period of time.

The existence of 'tracing the water' solves this problem perfectly.

Once there is a hybrid in the team with the ability 'Tracing the Water', the sustainability of the Word of Power will no longer be a problem.

now,

Yao Lenai had already subtly applied the "going against the current" technique to her grandmother.

Duzhu Shichuan's eyelids trembled slightly.

That familiar fluctuation returned to her body, and she immediately sensed the operation of the 'Yin Flow'.

In an instant, she felt a surge of joy.

But on the surface, she remained calm and composed, still with that cold and stern look, as if she was still gritting her teeth and holding on.

Kazama Ruri casually said:

"Senior, it hasn't been easy for you to get to where you are today. But times have changed."

"Continuing to struggle is pointless."

"I unexpectedly met you in Kobe today, and my original intention was to make a deal."