Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

After dinner, Mature and Vice, two former members of the "Eight Heroes," immediately came to Li Xin to report: "This guy has the scent of 'Orochi's blood' on him."

"Sure?"

Li Xin asked.

"Sure!"

Mature and Weiss were very certain.

Li Xin nodded slightly, confirming that Lei Dao was up to something.

There are only a few sources of "Orochi's Blood". If it is not from the two missing "Four Heavenly Kings", then it can only come from Noga. It is impossible to say that Raido is a distant relative of the Yagami family and inherited the Yagami family's "forbidden power".

In short, regardless of where the "Orochi power" in Raida came from, this guy has serious problems, not to mention the beastly things he did.

However, at this time, Li Xin cannot use the Thunder Dao.

On one hand, Li Xin preferred to leave the Thunder Path to the people of Ninja Village to handle, rather than get his hands dirty. On the other hand, the original "hidden thunder" had become "visible thunder," so how could he not make good use of it?

So Li Xin called Fim aside under the pretext of discussing matters related to the "DOA" competition and had a private conversation with him.

After Li Xin told Fim about Lei Dao's true identity and that Lei Dao was likely one of Donovan's men, Fim's expression changed drastically.

"Mr. Fim, do you not believe what I'm saying?"

Li Xindao.

"No, no... I just... can't accept it right now..."

Fim's tone was dry.

Compared to the newly hired bodyguard, Fim would definitely prefer to trust Li Xin, who has a close relationship with his daughter. Moreover, Li Xin has no grudge against Lei Dao, so he has no need to slander Lei Dao.

However, Rado might be one of Donovan's men, so for Fim, this isn't just a matter of losing a bodyguard.

"Ah-Xin, can I ask you for a favor?"

Fim told Lee the truth.

"Mr. Fim, you go first."

Li Xin neither agreed nor refused outright. After all, he didn't know what Fim's request was, so how could Li Xin agree directly?

Fim smiled, somewhat appreciating Li Xin's reluctance to agree to things easily; such a person, who didn't boast, was worthy of being entrusted with important matters.

He suppressed his smile and said with a serious expression, "Although I have agreed with Donovan to use the 'DOA' competition to determine the winner, I do not think Donovan is the kind of person who will easily admit defeat. When it comes to losing, I think he will definitely resort to desperate measures and may even try to kill me."

Li Xin nodded slightly. Expecting a villain to keep his promise was less desirable than hoping for God's blessing. If Donovan lost, flipping the table was almost a certainty. So from the very beginning, this competition was just a way to attract Donovan's attention and give Long Wu and his team an opportunity to investigate Donovan's criminal evidence.

Fim continued, "If, and I mean if, something were to happen to me, please take care of Maria and Helena, take them to Japan or any other country, just take them away from France, away from Europe, take them far, far away, and never let them come back!"

“I have already deposited a large sum of money for them in a Swiss bank, enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. I have also prepared sufficient compensation for you, Mr. Ashin. Please take care of them, mother and daughter, for me... and of course, my ‘heart’ too.”

Li Xin's expression darkened, and he couldn't help but ask, "Has the situation deteriorated to this extent?"

He never expected that simply pointing out the problem with Lei Dao to Fim would lead Fim to entrust his wife and daughter to him!

Fim gave a wry smile: "The person who introduced Rado to me as my bodyguard is a friend of mine for many years, an important member of the 'DOATEC' board of directors, and comes from a very prominent political family in France. He has always been on my side in my struggle with Donovan. It is because of his guarantee that I made Rado my personal bodyguard. But if Rado has a problem, then he probably has a problem too."

“I was so confident before, thinking I could outmaneuver Donovan. But if even he betrays me and secretly sides with Donovan, I don’t know how many people I can trust anymore…”

For a tycoon like Fim, only the most trusted person can serve as his bodyguard. Lei Dao, a newcomer, suddenly became Fim's bodyguard because the person who introduced Lei Dao to Fim was someone he absolutely trusted. Now, this person he absolutely trusted is harboring evil intentions behind his back. How can Fim think about this?

If even that person betrayed him, what about the others? How many of his other allies are truly on his side?

This is what terrifies Fim.

Li Xin thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that your friend has been deceived?"

Fim's eyes were stern, and he didn't speak, but Li Xin already understood what he meant.

Yes, even Li Xin would never introduce a person of unknown origin to his friend as a bodyguard, especially during such turbulent times.

Fim suddenly laughed again. He patted Li Xin on the shoulder to ease the tension and said, "Xin, you don't need to worry too much. What I just said was only the worst possible outcome. The situation shouldn't be that bad yet. See, I can still trust you, can't I?"

Unlike other allies, Li Xin was opposed to Donovan. It was Li Xin who told him about Donovan's conspiracy. Therefore, Li Xin was definitely not on Donovan's side. This is why Fim was willing to entrust his wife and daughter to Li Xin. Otherwise, wouldn't it be like sending sheep into the tiger's den?

Seeing that Fim still had fighting spirit, Li Xin said, "Don't worry, Mr. Fim, if such a thing really happens, I will protect Helena and her mother."

In truth, it was Li Xin who dragged Fim into this mess. If Fim really got into trouble, it would be too inhuman of Li Xin to just stand by and do nothing.

"Helena..."

Suddenly, Fim realized something and said very solemnly, "Ashin, you must protect Helena during the match. Donovan has placed Lei Dao next to me, he definitely wants to kill me. In that case, he will definitely kill Helena before killing me!"

Fim's parents died early, and after his death, his daughter Helena became the first heir to the Douglas family. Even with the presence of "Heart," an illegitimate daughter, it was impossible to shake Helena's right to inherit the family business. Both the Paris government and the French high society would favor Helena, a pure Frenchwoman, and reject "Heart," a mixed-race child.

If Fim dies first and then kills Helena, the inheritance will only fall to Helena's mother, Maria, and will never return to "Xin".

However, if Helena is killed first, then after Fim dies, the only person entitled to inherit Fim's estate will be "Heart," who can then inherit all of Fim's estate without any controversy, and no amount of objection from others will matter.

Previously, Helena was in Tokyo, and Donovan's reach couldn't extend that far. So even though Rado had become Fim's bodyguard, he hadn't made a move against Fim yet. But now that Helena has returned to Paris, Donovan's plan can finally be launched. And the best place to kill Helena is naturally the "DOA" tournament, where there are many people, making it the most suitable place to take action.

"I understand, I will be careful."

Li Xin nodded. The "DOA" tournament was indeed a good opportunity to make a move. Not to mention the modified warriors representing Donovan, there might also be Donovan's people lurking among the fighters. If they made a move during the tournament, Helena could get into trouble if she wasn't careful.

Once Helena dies, Rado will also make his move and kill Fim, so that "Heart" can inherit all of Fim's estate. Then, Donovan will step in and become "Heart's" guardian as "Donovan's friend," devouring all the property that originally belonged to Fim.

Although Li Xin didn't know all the details of the Donovan Plan, this should be the case.

Fortunately, "Xin" is on Li Xin's side now, so the worst-case scenario will not happen.

Now that the "heart" is missing, Donovan must be frantic with worry right now, right?

Li Xin thought to himself.

Neither Li Xin nor Fim knew that because someone wanted to use their extraordinary wisdom to defy fate, Donovan not only didn't know that "Heart" was missing, but also got himself into a lot of trouble.

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"What? Did 'Darkness' break its contract with us, or did it attack our research institute in Japan?"

Donovan was shocked.

On the other end of the phone, Miyako showed no remorse, but instead spoke with extreme indignation: "Yes, those guys were absolutely insane. They slaughtered everyone in the research institute and even made a mound of heads...yes, a giant pyramid of skulls!"

As the saying goes, "A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years," but "Darkness" is not a gentleman; they are a group of desperados, so "Darkness" takes revenge without delay.

Saito, one of the "Eight Blades of Judgment," mobilized the weapons team. Apart from "Second Heaven Yama King" Shiki Kira no Suke, who was in seclusion training "Heart Slash," and "Nine Heavens Thunder God" Xiang Ying, who had returned to his hometown to visit his sister, all the other members of the "Eight Blades of Judgment" responded.

It's not that Saito was particularly popular in the weapons group, but rather that these killers, addicted to murder, felt uneasy if they didn't kill someone every day. Now that someone had dared to bully them, they had to deal with him!

After spending several days locating DOATEC's research institute in Japan, the "dark" group went on a killing spree, wiping out everyone inside and collecting all the heads to build a mound of skulls to intimidate DOATEC.

Miyako, the instigator, was indeed shocked. She had always thought that those "dark" people were no different from the old patrons who frequented her teahouse, just talking the talk. Who knew they would be so ruthless!

Fortunately, Miyako was always careful in her work and usually only acted as a teahouse owner. Only a few close confidants knew that she was the head of the Japanese branch of "DOATEC".

Upon hearing Miyako say that everyone at the research institute had been wiped out, Donovan took a deep breath and then asked Miyako, "What about the research institute's data?"

Those who are dead are dead, and he can't bring them back to life no matter what he does. His biotechnology isn't advanced enough for that. But he is determined to retrieve the data from the research institute.

Japan has a unique talent for biological experiments. The homeless people created by the collapse of the "bubble economy" are excellent materials for human experiments. Many of Donovan's important human experiments were conducted in the research institute of the Japanese branch. It was because of this that Donovan got involved with Miyako. The researchers could die, but the research data had to be preserved.

"Yes, yes, the research materials are still there..."

Miyako nodded repeatedly.

The "dark" killing machine only came to kill, and didn't care about research data. After it was done, it would burn down the research institute. However, the research data was usually kept in a specially made safe, so it was not destroyed.

"That's alright..."

Donovan breathed a sigh of relief, then said to Miyako, "In that case, you shouldn't stay in Japan any longer. Take the documents, oh, and 'heart' with you, and come to Paris. You can also watch Fim head towards destruction from the VIP seats."

When Donovan mentioned "heart," Miyako's expression became slightly unnatural, but fortunately, since they were communicating by phone, Donovan couldn't see her expression.

Miyako replied, "Yes, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Miyako's face twitched involuntarily.

Damn it, I can't find the "heart," and I've offended the "darkness" too. This is really troublesome...

She dared not stay in Japan any longer. She had witnessed the "dark" methods firsthand; they were indeed ruthless killers. If they found out that she was the head of the Japanese branch of "DOATEC," Miyako didn't even want to imagine what kind of fate awaited her.

But going to Paris...

If her heart were in her hands, she would have gone to Paris long ago, but it is precisely because her heart is not there that she has hesitated to set off for Paris.

For a moment, Miyako found herself in a dilemma.

Chapter 692 A Champion's Appearance

The next day, Helena, as she had said, took on the responsibility of being a guide, leading the "X" agency team on a tour of Paris.

Only Li Xin and "Xin" did not travel together. Li Xin had something to discuss with Fim, while "Xin" stayed at the castle on the grounds of feeling unwell.

After sending Lei Dao away, Fim looked at his biological daughter, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and finally could no longer suppress his emotions, exclaiming, "'Heart'..."

"Father, my dear father..."

"Heart" looked at Fim somewhat timidly.

For more than a decade of her life, Fim had been a complete stranger, and now she felt somewhat uncomfortable calling a stranger her father.

Fim also sensed the unease in his heart, and he sighed helplessly, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have let you go in the first place..."

He had already chosen Helena as his successor, so when Miyako asked to take the "heart" with her, he did not try to stop her.

Fim originally thought that no matter what, Miyako would take good care of her child, but he was wrong. He never expected that Miyako would train "Kokoro" to become a geisha and even try to use "Kokoro" to seize his property!

If he had known this would happen, he definitely wouldn't have let Miyako take "heart" away.

Hearing the concern and regret in Fim's voice, "Heart" felt much less unfamiliar with Fim. She shook her head and said, "No, I understand that Father must have his own reasons."

No, you're making things up! There's no real reason for this; it's just that you didn't control your pants properly!

Li Xin silently complained to himself.

Although Li Xin and Fim are now on the same side, Li Xin still has to criticize some of Fim's actions, though he might as well keep quiet about it.

Fim was deeply moved by Heart's "great understanding and righteousness." He hugged Heart in his arms and said to Heart, "Good child, good child... After everything is over, Dad will definitely make it up to you!"

Heart shook her head and said to Fim, "Heart has no other requests, only that Father forgives Mother."

No matter what, Miyako is still Kokoro's mother. When Kokoro first learned of Miyako's conspiracy, she did resent Miyako, but now she is only worried about Miyako and afraid that her mother will be in danger.

Fim shook his head slightly and sighed, "Now it's Miyako who won't let me go..."

Seeing his daughter's pitiful appearance, Fim said, "Alright, I understand. I promise you I won't pursue your mother's matter, as long as your mother doesn't continue to make mistakes."

"Thank you, Father!" Xin exclaimed excitedly.

"good."

Fim smiled and patted Heart's head, then asked Heart, "Heart, how are you getting along with your sister?"

“Miss Helena… my elder sister is a very kind person, and I get along very well with her.”

"Heart" smiled and said.

She wasn't trying to please Fim; she genuinely liked Helena and even greatly admired her half-sister. Helena's sunny, confident, gentle, and elegant demeanor deeply captivated her.

"Really? That's wonderful!"

Fim seemed very happy. He was currently most worried about two things: the threat from Donovan and the sisterly relationship between Helena and "Heart". If Helena and "Heart" had a good relationship, then when the two sisters recognized each other, Helena's resistance to "Heart" would be much less, or even nonexistent. From then on, the sisters would be harmonious, and he, as their father, could rest assured.

Thinking of this, Fim suddenly said, "Ah Xin, Helena has gone to downtown Paris. Do you think Donovan might send someone to assassinate her?"

With Li Xin at the castle, Fim was quite at ease about the safety of himself and his daughter. However, now that Helena was leading the members of the "X" agency on a trip to Paris, Fim was worried that something might happen to Helena—with Donovan's power, he wouldn't have much to worry about when killing someone in the heart of Paris.

Li Xin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Fim, there won't be any problems. I guarantee that Helena will be very safe. She has very reliable people protecting her."

Li Xin was very reassured about Helena's safety, and Fim, seeing Li Xin's confidence, was also temporarily at ease.

After letting "Xin" go back to her room to rest, Li Xin and Fim began to talk about serious matters.

"Mr. Fim, where is Fifth Brother now?"

Li Xin asked Fim.

Long Wu has been investigating Donovan's crimes. Li Xin contacted Long Wu last night, wanting to meet up with him, but found he couldn't reach him. Long Jiu and Chun Li were also unreachable. He asked "Noah" to investigate, but even "Noah" couldn't find the three of them. This worried Li Xin, so he could only ask Fim for their whereabouts. After all, Long Wu had previously cooperated with Fim in investigating Donovan, so Fim should know about Long Wu's situation.

"You mean Mr. Long..."

Fim told Lee, "The three of them should be in Prussia now. Donovan has a secret research institute in Prussia, and they are going there to investigate Donovan's criminal evidence. They cut off contact because they discovered that Donovan had people in Interpol, and they had no choice but to do so in order to ensure the secrecy of the operation."