Following.

Saturday.

The rain showed signs of recurrence, and Uesugi Kiyoshi was deeply moved, and when he went out, at least half of his riding boots were submerged in the stagnant water.

Tokyo's sewer system has been put to the test, and these days you can even see damaged vehicles with broken engines on the roadside.

Japan is an island country, and Tokyo is often hit by typhoons and rains, and the drainage system here is a lot of investment, the world's top level, but now... It's almost unbearable.

Before going out, the TV was on, and the news about the rain was broadcast non-stop.

Various experts took turns to fight, and unreliable speculations emerged one after another.

Even, Uesugi Kiyoshi heard a very dangerous statement in the mouth of an expert who didn't know what it was.

It was, he said, "the wrath of the gods."

Although it was supposed to be just a joke, Uesugi Kiyoshi thought of more.

Pushing this rain to the cusp, attracting public opinion, and making more mortals pay attention to it is not the ultimate goal of the initiator?

In the dark, Uesugi Kiyoshi thought of the small but large number of silk threads in the star map.

If this rain were to be regarded as a miracle to plant the seeds of "awe" in the hearts of ordinary people, it would be much easier to convert them into believers, wouldn't it?

Also, when the heavy rain is about to overwhelm Tokyo, a sect belonging to a "god" takes over to quell the heavy rain and save the city...

Then they're probably going to be heroes, right?

Even most people wouldn't believe that the rain would stop because of manpower, and that it was the work of the gods.

But... It is enough for a small percentage of people to be fooled.

Multiply that by the nearly 40 million inhabitants in the Tokyo area...

That's a scary number.

Thinking of this, Uesugi Kiyoshi's pace inexplicably quickened a little.

In his position, he seeks his government, eats his luck, and is loyal to his affairs.

As a collector of the Collectibles Society, he couldn't allow this to happen either.

Ueno Mitsushi's umbrella in a suit and leather shoes was waiting at the door of the downstairs of the Collectibles Association, and when he saw the people waiting out, he quickly held the umbrella above Uesugi Kiyoshi's head, walked quickly with him to the front of the car, and bent down to open the door.

Uesugi Kiyoshi is actually very unaccustomed to this kind of feeling of being taken care of by someone, but for so many days, this is Ueno Mishi's insistence, and he can't say anything.

Possible... People from big families are so well-behaved?

Well, the Akutagawa family is a big family, and they are in charge of almost half of Japan's mouthpiece - the pen can kill.

Sanshi Ueno, who was sitting in the driver's seat, tilted his head slightly and asked in a low voice, "Uesugi-kun, where are we going?" ”

Uesugi pondered for a moment, pondering the words.

"Hmm... Yesterday, I mobilized the field agents of Arakawa Ward, and so far now, I have received a lot of reports. ”

The phone was swiped away, and in the faint light, the text kept flashing.

"There are indeed several pieces of noteworthy information."

"In the northern part of Arakawa District, there have been serial murder cases in the past few days, which has caused a lot of sensation, the murderers are picking people in the middle of the night, and after killing the victim, they will disembowel, take away the internal organs, the scene is bloody, the methods are cruel, and full of rituals, the police are helpless, and the field agents have not found any clues, which is a suspicious point."

"The murder that happened at this time shouldn't be a coincidence."

"Central--oh? This is interesting because near my house, some residents there heard a strange sound in the river in the middle of the night, like a dolphin crying, the sound was strange, suspected that it was a monster, and called the police to stop it. ”

"But when the field agents went to check, they found obvious signs of large fish passing through the river - at least the size of an adult shark, which shouldn't be the kind in the barrakawa, that's the second suspicion."

"The third, and the last..."

Uesugi Kiyoshi leaned on his seat, his eyes closed, and he seemed careless, but his frowning brows showed that he cared.

"I've heard that in Arakawa District, a sect has recently sprung up?"

"They call themselves the Arakawa sect, not only do they not collect money, but they also give out a lot of benefits, tempting many people to listen to their preaching, and it is said that there are already many believers, under the guise of protecting the environment, to worship the gods of Arakawa."

"Field agents have infiltrated the cultists, and reports have come that these people are quite brainwashed, and those housewives, the elderly, and some children have gradually developed faith, and... They claimed that the rain was a divine punishment for mankind. ”

"What a sect that came out of the right place... You say they weren't premeditated, I don't believe it! ”

Ueno Mishi's face was also a little solemn, and he asked in a deep voice, "Uesugi-kun, do you need to mobilize manpower to support?" I have a good relationship with a few investigators, you can ask for help, you have the same authority as Master Akutagawa, you can also mobilize the assistance of the task force, and the thermal weapons in the arsenal can also be called by you, please make a decision, I will arrange it. ”

Uesugi Kiyoshi shook his head and smiled coldly.

"Don't worry, there is no one in charge, there is no need to stir up the people."

"Let Dreamweaver be on standby, and the field agents will keep an eye on the movements in the Arakawa District at any time, let's go and take a look at these places one by one to see if there are any imps who get carried away."

"If I seize the opportunity, let the dream weaver directly tear open the dream mirror of the ghosts and gods, I will go in and cut him, why bother so much."

Ueno Mishi knows how to be measured, he just makes suggestions, not makes decisions for Uesugi Kiyoshi, he nodded kindly and asked, "That... Uesugi-kun, where do we go first? ”

Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a moment, then spat out an address from his mouth.

"Hmm... Let's go to Baiwenkan first! ”

...

On the other side, Arakawa Ward.

Shingo Narumi walked out of the apartment building dressed exactly as he had done yesterday.

The streets are sparsely populated, and many shops have been temporarily closed due to the heavy rains.

He was pacing unhurriedly, wearing a very old-fashioned geta foot bag, but the strange thing was... The water in this place could not wet half of his shoes and foot bag.

Holding an umbrella, he turned into an alley.

In the alley, there were several people in black, cheap suits, conspicuous tattoos, burning cigarettes and inches, literally writing their identities on their faces.

When these people saw Narumi Shingo come in, they immediately bowed respectfully.

"Teacher! You've done a great job! ”

Their expressions were very serious, like elementary school students who had met their teachers.

Shingo Narumi nodded, straight to the point.

"I'm sorry to call you here for such a heavy rain."

"I talked about it on the phone."

"In short, go and make something trouble, embarrass that sect, and don't go too far, it's not good for you to get into the game."

"After the deed is completed, I will give you some small gifts..."

He was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.

"Teacher! Rest assured! ”

"There is no need for gifts, our swordsmanship is taught by teachers, so it is natural for you to do something."

"And... It's just a third-rate sect, and it's not difficult to find a reason to knock them! ”

"Please wait for our good news!"

With that, the black suits left in a hurry.

Shingo Narumi lowered his eyes and muttered to himself.

"Come on... Let me see your... React! ”