Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

"Are you OK?"

Coming to her senses, Asukai Kiki looked at Luo Zhen with concern and asked.

His words were filled with apology and self-blame.

"fine."

Luo Zhen waved his hand and took a slight breath.

Sure enough, these guys should be sent to be used as expendable resources.

After secretly deciding this guy's fate, Luo Zhen said with a serious expression:

"Although it's a bit late, let me introduce myself."

"My name is Luo Zhen, a Class B investigator at the research institute."

"It's obvious that I'm not a highly intelligent person who excels at research."

"Please address me by my full name directly, without adding 'Jun' after it. 'Luo Zhenjun,' 'Luo Jun,' and 'Zhenjun' are all negative titles."

Please forgive me for this.

It was a very unique self-introduction, but Asukai Kiki didn't dwell on it too much.

After listening quietly to Luo Zhen's self-introduction, Asukai Kiki also said:

"My name is Asukai Kiki, nice to meet you."

Chapter Thirty-Seven: First Impression

After a brief exchange, Asukai Kiki confirmed that she would join the organization.

Although it seems a bit hasty, there's nothing we can do about it.

What else can I do if I don't join?

Where could she go?

Having been under house arrest for so long, she has become disconnected from society.

Even if you give her freedom, she doesn't know what she can do.

Even under Hayaseura Takuhiko's manipulation, Asukai Kiki has become a missing person.

Nobody cares where she went.

"Can I leave?"

Wearing a hospital gown, Asukai Kiki stumbled out of bed, leaning against the wall.

Luo Zhen, with his hands in his pockets, asked with 'concern'.

They showed absolutely no intention of helping.

"...able."

After a two-second silence, and realizing that Luo Zhen really had no intention of helping, Asukai Kiki said something strange.

Shouldn't you show the girl your gentlemanly manners at this moment?

Luo Zhen said, "You're overthinking it."

He doesn't need manners.

Besides, in terms of age, 21-year-old Asukai Kiki is already past the age of a girl.

"Investigator Luo Zhen, the medical staff outside have already taken them away for memory erasure."

The Nine-Tailed Fox team member, carrying a high-tech rifle, approached Luo Zhen and spoke softly.

As the backbone of the research institute, the Nine-Tailed Fox Squad has a wide range of responsibilities.

Mobile task forces like the Fire Eaters or Gardeners are generally responsible for more specific tasks.

The nine-tailed fox does everything.

"Ok."

Nodding, Luo Zhen had a lot of trust in the efficiency of the Nine-Tailed Fox Squad.

Rather, if they can't be trusted, then there aren't many people left to trust.

You can always trust the research institute.

Asukai Kiki, who was standing to the side, did not speak; she was observing the research institute with her own eyes.

She didn't believe everything Luo Zhen said.

We're all adults here. Who's going to be so foolish as to believe everything someone says?

For now, this human rights agency gives her the impression of being mysterious and somewhat domineering.

But overall, it wasn't too bad.

If the authorities acted timidly and hesitantly, it would make her suspicious.

After getting into the car with Luo Zhen, Asukai Kiki observed the outside world through the car window.

It feels like there have been a lot of changes.

For some reason, Asukai Kiki had this thought.

In this rapidly changing society, every month is different.

What was popular last month is now considered outdated.

Scientific inventions are making breakthroughs every minute, and after being transformed through various processes, they are applied to people's livelihoods.

For Asukai Kiki, who had been imprisoned for a long time, this world seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

But it doesn't seem so unfamiliar.

At the street corner, two scantily clad high school girls seemed to be waiting for someone.

Heavy makeup, false eyelashes, mini skirt, manicure, necklace.

Even without any contact, Asukai Kiki guessed their purpose.

Turning her gaze away, Asukai Kiki looked at Luo Zhen, who was playing on his phone.

She had wondered before what kind of person would come to save her.

Perhaps he is an upright police officer, perhaps a quick-witted and weary detective, or perhaps a journalist full of adventurous spirit.

But she never imagined that it would be a student who was still in school who pushed open the door that imprisoned her.

There were no gentle words of comfort, nor any righteous curses.

Instead, it was a simple sentence: "Congratulations, Asukai Kiki."

I feel there's quite a big difference between the two.

With a slight smile, Asukai Kiki didn't seem too disappointed.

The pain and resentment in her heart still remain.

After all, they suffer various forms of torture and killing every day; it's a miracle they haven't gone insane.

"What are you looking at?"

Putting away his phone, Luo Zhen looked at Asukai Kiki and asked.

He had just received news that the monster named 'Silence' had been contained.

The containment object was locked up by Class A investigator Tom and another doctor.

Yes, Doctor.

A PhD whose real name is unknown; she usually refers to herself as the thirteenth PhD.

She never explained the meaning of the title, and not many people asked.

"nothing."

Shaking his head, Asukai Kiki continued to observe the world outside the window.

She wouldn't fall hopelessly in love with Luo Zhen because of this.

That's what she thinks anyway.

Soon, the heavily modified van drove into a warehouse.

A scene straight out of a science fiction movie appeared before Asukai Kiki's eyes.

The gate, shimmering with blue light, was inscribed with various languages ​​on both sides: Japanese, English, Chinese, and some she couldn't understand.

She, who could only read Japanese, naturally read the sentence aloud:

"Welcome to the abnormal world."

She couldn't understand the other texts, but she figured they meant the same thing.

Behind the door was a long corridor.

There were no guards in this passage, but the surveillance cameras that appeared every few meters and the devices she couldn't understand told her that the security here was not weak.

Surrounded by the researchers' soldiers as they entered the facility, Asukai Kiki couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"Long time no see, Rojin."

Some muffled sounds came from beside Asukai Kiki. Turning his head, he saw a small yellow dinosaur holding popcorn, curiously looking at Asukai Kiki.

It's someone I don't know.

Agumon stuffed a handful of popcorn into his mouth and pondered something.

Looks like I'll be getting another colleague?

Is this a dinosaur? Is this really a dinosaur?

Upon seeing this creature, Asukai Kiki immediately thought of dinosaurs, ancient creatures that could only be learned about through literature.

"Oh, it's Agumon. Where's Taichi?"

He crouched down and grabbed a handful of popcorn from Agumon's arms.

Luo Zhen seemed to be very familiar with this little dinosaur, and they appeared to have a good relationship.

"Taiyi went to check the information. It seems there's some large-scale mission coming up recently."

Agumon didn't mind sharing the popcorn he got from Koushiro with Ryouma.

Agumon is always very generous to his friends whom he considers friends.

They are friends I approve of.

"By the way, Luo Zhen, weren't you with Chiba? What are you doing here?"

"I made the trip because of the mission."

While eating Agumon popcorn, Luo Zhen mumbled something.

He had contact with Agumon and Taichi during one of his missions.

Although the Digital World has closed, Agumon and Tentomon remain.

The others don't know.

Standing up, Luo Zhen waved to Agumon and said:

"Agumon, I'm leaving now. Please give my regards to Taiichi."

He still needs to give a summary report on the mission before it can be considered over.

Afterwards, he will return to the Chiba branch base, since that is where he is stationed.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Arrival in Chiba

Inside a room filled with all sorts of impressive-looking high-tech products, Asukai Kiki is undergoing a full-body medical checkup.

The researchers in charge of the inspection kept talking incessantly.

This was her own habit, and also to help Asukai Kiki relax a bit.