Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Mita said to Iwasaki Megumi, "Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Without much hesitation, Megumi Iwasaki welcomed Mita into the house.

She wasn't familiar with Mita, and today was actually their first real meeting. Logically, she shouldn't have welcomed such a stranger into her home. But as a dying woman, she had become indifferent to everything and naturally didn't bother to be wary of anything. Moreover, she felt that Mita's visit to her was related to Ogino Shunichi, since Ogino Shunichi was the only person the two of them had in common.

After entering the room, Mita asked directly before even sitting down, "Did you send the person who killed Inagaki Koji?"

Iwasaki Megumi was taken aback, looking somewhat flustered, but quickly calmed down. She said calmly, "Inagaki Koji? Wasn't he the one who attacked you, Mr. Mita, and was killed by you in self-defense? How did it become that I sent someone to kill him? By the way, I haven't thanked you yet, Mr. Mita, for avenging Jun."

Mita wasn't surprised by Iwasaki Megumi's denial. He explained, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not here to investigate anything. The person who killed Inagaki Koji actually helped me. That Inagaki Koji had absolutely no sportsmanship. He threatened me with my daughter's life to make me lose to him in the competition. He's a complete scumbag. What I'm trying to say is that someone has already noticed that person."

"What did you say? What do you mean by that?"

Megumi Iwasaki frowned.

Mita told Iwasaki Megumi, "There was a policewoman from the Metropolitan Police Department who spoke to me privately after I finished giving my statement. She asked me who the real killer of Koji Inagaki was. She had the coroner examine him and found that Koji Inagaki died from a ruptured heart. The punch he received before his death had a force of at least 2,000 kilograms, which is definitely not something I could deliver. So she concluded that I definitely did not kill Koji Inagaki."

Even the world's strongest boxing champion, as recognized today, only has a punch with a force of about 800 kilograms. Mita is just the Japanese boxing champion, and his punch with a force of about 600 to 700 kilograms. Moreover, this is his peak performance. Now that he is getting older, his condition has declined. How could he possibly deliver a punch with three times the force of his peak performance?

Although Mita told the policewoman that it was a burst of his potential when facing a life-or-death threat, and that there had been past examples of mothers lifting cars with their bare hands when their children were in danger, and that his situation was within the scope of reasonable explanation, whether the policewoman believed him or not... Mita felt that the woman who smiled like a cunning fox did not believe him.

As one of the best athletes, Mita actually knew that there was a group of people in this world with superhuman strength, who were practically monsters. Their existence had always been feared by the country and the government. The Japanese government's attitude toward such monsters had always been to find them and put them under its supervision (control). Now, the female police officer in the Metropolitan Police Department had vaguely sensed Li Xin's existence, and she probably wouldn't give up until she dug him out.

"I'm not here to find out anything. If you know the person who killed Koji Inagaki, please inform him to be careful during this time. He is my benefactor, and I don't want him to be arrested by the police."

After saying these words, Mita left.

After seeing Koji Inagaki's body, he immediately called the police, claiming that he killed Koji Inagaki in self-defense. In reality, he was covering for the person who killed Koji Inagaki. He still remembers it clearly: when he was unconscious, a voice rang in his ear, telling him to wake up quickly because his daughter was waiting for him.

That voice saved his boxing career and protected his daughter from threats; it was his benefactor. Mita wasn't the kind of person to forget kindness, which is why he said that Koji Inagaki was the one who killed him. Anyway, Koji Inagaki had a knife in his hand, and he said he acted in self-defense, so the police couldn't say anything.

After Mita left, Iwasaki Megumi sighed softly.

Li Xin was hired by her to commit murder, and now he is being watched by the police because of it. Iwasaki Megumi is inextricably linked to this.

If it were just a regular hire to kill, that would be one thing, a purely monetary transaction. But the problem is, Iwasaki Megumi knew that she had offered too low a price, so Li Xin's acceptance of that price to kill was actually a favor to Iwasaki Megumi. That's why, after seeing Li Xin's excessive "services," Iwasaki Megumi wanted to give him her insurance contract as a gift, but he refused to accept it.

No, I need to find a way to inform him and tell him to be careful.

Megumi Iwasaki thought to herself.

Speaking of those police officers, they rushed through the process when Jun died, but they relentlessly pursued the people who sought revenge for Jun. What exactly are these people doing with the taxpayers' money?

Megumi Iwasaki was filled with resentment when she recalled the Metropolitan Police Department's incompetence. If the Metropolitan Police Department hadn't failed to arrest Koji Inagaki, the murderer, would she have bothered to hire a hitman?

Just as Iwasaki Megumi was thinking of immediately informing Crocodile Man to tell Li Xin about this and urging them to leave Japan as soon as possible, there was another knock on the door.

Iwasaki Megumi didn't think much of it, assuming that Mita had something else to say, so she opened the door and said, "Mr. Mita, is there anything else you haven't said?"

To everyone's surprise, when the door was opened, Crocodile and Li Xin were standing at the back door, much to Iwasaki Megumi's astonishment as she was about to contact them.

Crocodile helped Li Xin up and said to Iwasaki Megumi, "Dr. Iwasaki, my little brother here has been shot. Could you please treat him?"

"Gun wound?"

Iwasaki Megumi wasn't surprised that Li Xin had been shot; after all, a killer like him was meant to survive amidst gunfire.

"Come in quickly!"

Having just been informed by Mita that the police were keeping an eye on Li Xin, Iwasaki Megumi became much more cautious. She first let Crocodile and Li Xin into the house, then looked around to make sure no one was outside before closing the door.

Megumi Iwasaki is a doctor, so she naturally has more medical supplies at home than the average household. Although it might not be enough to treat gunshot wounds, she knows that gunshot wounds cannot be sent to the hospital, so she can only try to treat them first.

To avoid drawing attention, Li Xin wrapped his injured arm in a black cloth. In addition, it was nighttime and the lighting was poor, so no one noticed the injury on Li Xin's arm on the way here.

Iwasaki first untied the black cloth and let Li Xin take off his outer clothes. He was also surprised by the strong muscles under Li Xin's leather jacket, but he quickly recovered and began to treat Li Xin's wounds.

"This is..." After cleaning the wound, Iwasaki Megumi was startled and said to Crocodile Man in a reproachful tone, "Why did you only bring people over now?"

"What's wrong? Is it too late? Is Ashin's hand beyond saving? Does it need to be amputated?"

Crocodile was extremely anxious, it was unclear whether he was worried about his money tree being damaged or about his little brother becoming disabled.

"I mean, if you had come any later, this wound would have healed on its own."

"Iwasaki Megumi said calmly."

Crocodile Guy: "..."

Li Xin remained calm. He had already said he was fine, but Crocodile Master refused to listen.

"You're the one who bandaged this wound. Don't you know it's just a scrape?"

Megumi Iwasaki rolled her eyes.

Li Xin's wound looked like it had bled a lot, but in reality it only broke the surface skin and didn't even break the dermis. It seemed that the bullet had only grazed Li Xin's arm and caused a minor injury. Fortunately, the bullet didn't stay in his arm, so only simple disinfection and bandaging were needed. Not to mention Dr. Iwasaki Megumi, any nurse could have done a good job.

Hey……

Iwasaki Megumi, who was about to show off her skills, was somewhat disappointed, but still did her best to bandage Li Xin's wounds.

..............................

In the Metropolitan Police Department's autopsy room, a fully equipped forensic pathologist was performing an autopsy on a corpse. After an unknown amount of time, the pathologist finally left the autopsy room. Outside the room, a stunningly beautiful woman leaned against the wall, waiting quietly.

The woman had medium-length hair that reached past her shoulders, exuding both charm and a rare air of competence. She wore a white women's suit with a light purple shirt underneath, and a skirt that just passed her knees with a slit on one side, revealing glimpses of her alluring figure.

Such a beautiful and alluring woman seems to be an odd fit for the Metropolitan Police Department, yet she happens to be a police officer there, and at such a young age, she is already an inspector; becoming a superintendent is only a matter of time.

"Mr. Shirakawa, what was the result?"

The woman said to the forensic doctor.

The forensic doctor removed his mask, revealing a young and handsome face. A glint of light flashed in his eyes as he addressed the woman's question, saying, "Excellent!"

"?"

The forensic doctor's answer startled the woman, who quickly gave a helpless look. She knew this person was about to start again.

"It's unbelievable that his head didn't explode after being hit by such force. Looks like he's lucky, no, I'm lucky too. I don't have to help him piece his bones back together. Of course, if it had been completely shattered, that would be fine too. I actually quite enjoy piecing bones together; it's a good pastime!"

The forensic doctor was overjoyed.

The woman sighed, "Just as I thought!"

Seeing the woman sigh, the forensic doctor felt it was impolite to ignore her, so he invited her, "How about Inspector Nogami, you join me in piecing together broken bones? It's a lot of fun!"

"no thank you."

The woman, Saeko Nogami, the young policewoman, said to the forensic pathologist.

This forensic pathologist named Shitara Mari is good in every way. At a young age, she possesses autopsy skills that surpass those of many veteran forensic pathologists. She is also serious and enthusiastic about her work, easy to talk to, and always agrees to requests without hesitation. Nogami Saeko never needs to make empty promises or use underhanded tactics. However, her unusual hobbies are something that even Nogami Saeko finds unbearable. If it weren't for the fact that this matter is so urgent, she really wouldn't want to come to this strange... eccentric person.

Saeko Nogami asked Mari Shitara, "Dr. Shitara, all you need to tell me is whether the person who killed the victim this time is the same person who killed Koji Inagaki before?"

Shirakawa Mari smiled slightly and then said, "Just as there are no two fingerprints in the world that are exactly the same, there are no two people whose bones are exactly the same. I can only tell you that the fist mark on the corpse I just dissected and the fist mark on Inagaki Koji's chest are exactly the same in terms of the distance between the styloid process of the ulna."

Saeko Nogami slowly said, "So, it can be confirmed that the person who killed those two victims was the same person?"

"That should be the case, otherwise, Officer Nogami, you'll be in for a headache."

Mari Shitara laughed and said, "If two people with extraordinary abilities suddenly appear, and they're right here in Shinjuku, which is your area of ​​responsibility, wouldn't you be in for a headache?"

Saeko Nogami smiled slightly: "Not necessarily, what if he's a good person! I like good people the most!"

Shirakawa Mari: "..."

So you like nice people? No, you like people who are easy to take advantage of!

Chapter Thirteen: Business Prodigy!

"The serial killer who had been roaming the streets of Shinjuku finally got what he deserved. While hunting a new target, he accidentally fell to his death while climbing... What the hell is this?!"

Knowing the truth about the killer's death, Crocodile threw the newspaper aside and saw Li Xin dressed and about to leave. He quickly said, "Xin, your injuries haven't healed yet, where are you going!"

Li Xin stretched out his gunshot wound arm and made a muscle-puffing gesture at Crocodile: "It's all better now. Dr. Iwasaki said I'm fine. You're the one who likes to worry unnecessarily."

The arm that was injured by the murderer healed that very night. The scabs scabbed over and fell off in just one night. Yesterday, Li Xin wanted to go out and find something to do, but Crocodile Lao kept him in the rented room all day. Today, he was determined to go out no matter what.

For Li Xin, there was no time to waste.

The police determined that the murderer died from an accidental fall, which was good news for Li Xin. He only wanted to make money and didn't want to attract attention. If the police investigated the murderer's killer, then Li Xin would be in trouble. He had been with the Ya Yue sisters for the past two days, and many people had seen him. It was hard to say whether someone would connect him with the murderer's death.

However, it's easy to understand why the killer was ruled to have died from an accidental fall, since he did climb onto the balcony through the drainpipe and almost fell off; these traces can be verified. But how do you explain his face, which was flattened by Li Xin? And how do you explain the fact that the pistol in his hand had been fired several times?

There are too many things that cannot be explained by accidental fall to death, but the murderer was still classified as "accidental fall to death." Li Xin didn't know if the police were rushing to close the case for the sake of the case-solving rate or what. However, considering that when Iwasaki Megumi bandaged Li Xin, she told him that he might be being watched by the Metropolitan Police Department as a "special person," Li Xin felt that there were probably other reasons behind this.

They arrived at Cat's Eye Cafe again. It wasn't peak time, and only a few people were drinking coffee. Li Xin saw that the window seat he had been sitting in was still empty, so he sat there again.

"Mr. Ashin, what would you like to drink?"

Kisugi Ai is still in school, so it was Kisugi Hitomi who came to ask Li Xin what he wanted to drink this time.

She had already read the newspaper reports about the murderer's execution, and she also did not believe that the murderer had accidentally fallen to his death as the newspapers said. If there was anyone most suspicious of who could have caused the murderer's death, it would naturally be Li Xin.

However, despite having a policeman boyfriend, Hitomi Kisugi herself did not come from an innocent background, and the person who died was a ruthless serial killer who had murdered four girls. Naturally, Hitomi Kisugi would not tell the police or her policeman boyfriend about her suspicions about Li Xin.

However, seeing Li Xin come to Cat's Eye Cafe again, she was still a little apprehensive. She was now certain that Li Xin was no ordinary person. Therefore, as soon as Li Xin sat down, Lai Shengtong went up to serve him, which was also a way of testing him.

"A cup of hot water, please."

Li Xin nodded slightly to Lai Sheng Tong.

Hitomi Kisugi, who was holding a pen to write down the order, smiled, put down the pen and paper, and said, "Okay, Mr. Oshin, please wait a moment."

Turning around, Hitomi Kisugi's face immediately changed.

Coming to a coffee shop to drink hot water? What's wrong with you?!

After Hitomi left, Li Xin looked out the window and found that the Cat's Eye Cafe had a great view. The good thing was that it was right across from the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters. He could see the main entrance of the Metropolitan Police Department at a glance. With Li Xin's eyesight, he could even see the second floor of the Metropolitan Police Department building, where an older police officer was yelling at a younger police officer in the corridor.

The Metropolitan Police Department—that's why Lee Shin came to Cat's Eye Cafe, not for the free (emphasis) hot water.

It's a minor problem that they can't catch phantom thieves like "Cat's Eye" and "Kid," but it's a bit much that they can't even catch a murderer whose appearance they already know. In the newspapers, the Metropolitan Police Department's police are described as a bunch of petty thieves who rely on high school students to solve cases. Regardless of how much exaggeration there is in that statement, the Metropolitan Police Department's incompetence is undeniable.

So, yesterday in the rented room, Li Xin suddenly had a thought: if the Metropolitan Police Department is so incompetent, are there many people like the Aya sisters, facing threats but with no one to protect them? Or are there people with grievances they cannot speak out about? Or perhaps, people whose relatives or friends have been murdered but who are powerless to seek revenge?

Could these people become my customers?

With this in mind, Li Xin came to Cat's Eye Cafe, hoping to try his luck and see if he could meet someone like Ayatsuki Natsumi who had run into trouble at the Metropolitan Police Department.

Unfortunately, there aren't many people like that. Or rather, even if you run into a wall at the Metropolitan Police Department, who would easily say it unless they're in front of someone they know?

Didn't Azuki Natsumi run into an acquaintance, Kisara Rui, before, which is why she poured out her troubles to her? As for asking people proactively, Li Xin had considered it, but the problem is, anyone would be wary and back away from a stranger's unsolicited inquiry.

This is difficult...

Unable to find suitable clients, Li Xin felt like he had a treasure trove of opportunities but was unable to make a difference.

Just then, a plate of chocolate cookies emitting a rich aroma appeared in front of Li Xin. Wearing an apron, Lai Sheng Rui smiled and said to the puzzled Li Xin, "Mr. A Xin, right? You really went to a lot of trouble with Miss Aya Yue before. Consider this plate of cookies my way of thanking you!"

Li Xin silently gazed at Lai Sheng Rui. Faced with a woman whose entire being, down to the last strand of hair, exuded allure, even Li Xin felt a little shy. He turned his head and said calmly, "Thank you, but Miss Ya Yue has already paid. I cannot accept anything from you because of this."

Because of shyness, he avoids the relationship, which is something most boys without dating experience would do, and Li Xin was no exception.

Lai Sheng Lei smiled and said, "Then consider it a gift from me. When we open our doors to do business, we believe in treating people kindly and maintaining good relationships with our customers. This is the secret to our business's prosperity."

Someone who visited Maoyan Cafe twice and spent zero money in total fell silent.

How come someone like me wasn't treated like a rude guest and kicked out, but instead received polite treatment from the shop owner?

Li Xin took a deep breath. Sure enough, the Japanese are foolish and rich... no, it's that there is true kindness in the world!

So Li Xin stopped refusing and nodded to Laishenglei, saying, "Thank you!"

"Mr. Ashin, here's the hot water you requested."

At this moment, a steaming cup of milk was placed in front of Li Xin.

Li Xin paused for a moment, then looked up at Lai Sheng Tong: "This doesn't seem to be hot water."

Hitomi Lai smiled and said, "We're out of hot water, so we only have hot milk. Mr. Ashin, please make do with this. The price is the same anyway."

Hot milk was readily available, but she would have to go out and boil water, which would be too tiring. So Hitomi used hot milk instead of hot water. See, that's why she's the second sister; she's smarter than some third sister!

(Ai Kisei: A glass of milk costs 150 yen! You spendthrift woman!)

Startled by the unexpected kindness shown to him, Li Xin said, "Thank you."

He picked up the cookie, took a small bite, and then drank some milk; the sweet taste spread in Li Xin's mouth.

It was indeed delicious.

Li Xin thought to himself.

Lai Sheng Lei smiled as she watched Li Xin accept the biscuits and milk.