Chapter 9: The Time of the Devil

"Impossible!"

"It shouldn't be!"

The owner of 'Rock Electric' carefully inspected the second-hand TV sold to Jason in the afternoon, with doubts on his face and even more frowning.

As a qualified second-hand electrical appliance boss,When he acquired this TV,Not only did he check whether all kinds of bills were normal,The inside of the TV was also carefully checked,There is absolutely no new road aging,There is no trace of renovation。

As he and Jason said, this is an eighty percent new TV.

According to normal use, even if you watch it for 20 hours a day, it will not be a problem to use it for three or five years.

In this regard, the rock boss is quite confident.

After all, when he was young, he was a man who wanted to be a 'mechanic'.

But......

Broken is broken.

Even if he can't find anything wrong.

"I'll get you a new one."

Boss Rock said dryly.

There is no denial, and there is no shirk, and the rock with the second-hand electrical appliance store as the last dream place of life will not be so unbearable.

"It was my mistake......"

"Help me bring this back first, and I'll bring you a new one tomorrow."

Jason's principle made him subconsciously explain, but the rock boss didn't give him this opportunity at all, and asked Hui Lijing to pick up the TV and walk downstairs.

"Mom!"

But the moment the door opened, Boss Rock exclaimed.

Hui Lijing even raised the TV above her head and was about to throw it out.

Then, he was held down by Jason.

Outside the door, there was a man standing.

A man covered in blood.

Urashima!

Even though his face was covered in blood, Jason still recognized the other party as the afternoon policeman.

It's not something to observe carefully.

Of course, careful observation is only a point.

It's more important to get used to it.

Accustomed to identifying the identity of the 'corpse' in the blur of flesh and blood.

As a 'postman', when Jason was in the 'City That Never Sleeps', he didn't collect the corpses of his 'colleagues'.

The old man is still a little human at this point.

Although there will be no coffins, there will be no cemetery in the true sense of the word.

But it will always be in peace.

Even the corpses were mutilated.

The lack of arms and legs is nothing to Jason, what is really facial damage, especially when he is involved in a scuffle and there is an explosion, which makes Jason and others basically rely on luck when looking for the body.

However, after a long time, he has developed the ability to quickly identify the characteristics of corpses in the blur of flesh and blood.

Are there any tips?

Yes, there is.

That is to remember in advance the characteristics of the 'corpse' when it is alive.

After you die, it's good to be in contrast.

Urashima Island in front of you is no exception.

Jason remembered at first glance that the other party's hairline was M-shaped, a little higher on the left, with earlobes, and darker skin.

"What's wrong, Officer Urashima?"

Jason asked.

"Rescue, save ......"

The young officer didn't finish his sentence, and just fainted to the ground.

However, without waiting for the other party to fall, Jason grabbed the back of the opponent's neck.

"Do you have a medical kit?"

Jason asked Hui Lijing.

"Yes!"

The landlady put down the TV and ran downstairs.

Except for the fact that she was startled when she just saw Urashima, who was covered in blood, the rest of the time, the female boss was excited.

She smells of 'case'!

Finally!

Is the ordinary life coming to an end?

That's great!

Thinking like this, Hui Lijing was faster.

So much so that when she rushed back with the medical kit, Jason had just placed Uradao on the couch - a blanket was laid on the couch, which was originally placed next to the camp bed.

"I'll bandage it!"

Hui Lijing volunteered.

Jason didn't stop it.

Looking at Hui Lijing, who was bandaging Urashima, Jason frowned slightly.

It's not that the bandaging technique is wrong.

It's because of Urashima.

Covered in blood, Urashima Island appeared here, which made Jason have more speculation.

First, there was an accident at Tong Shou Temple.

Second, the police don't seem as reliable as they think.

Third......

Is this another 'bait'?

Since the other party has the corresponding arrangement at Tongshou Temple, Ryosuke has not come out, even if Urashima is left in the 'rear', it is impossible to escape.

Unless the other party lets Urashima go.

Why did you let Urashima go?

Isn't Urado's presence here obvious enough?

The other party is here for him.

"It's really persistent!"

Such a dedication...... Sure enough, did 'I' do something? ”

"Or am I concerned with something?"

Jason stood there thinking.

The rock boss on the side quietly tugged at Jason's shirt and motioned for Jason to step aside.

"Be careful, this guy is following Ryosuke."

"Ryosuke has provoked a lot of people, and many people want his life."

Boss Rock whispered.

With a little kindness, but also with a little jealousy.

The accumulation of a long time is destined to see more than Hui Lijing.

They also know better solutions.

"Call the police."

"It's hard to get the police."

"The two of us called the police at the same time – at least the chances of bad luck would be a little smaller."

Boss Rock said.

Obviously, the rock boss also saw the meaning behind Urashima's presence here.

But he didn't want to be involved.

So, he raised two people to call the police.

Because, even if the other party has someone in the police, it is impossible to cover the sky in the real sense.

"Hmm."

Jason nodded.

Then, he shook his head again.

He was very much in favor of Boss Rock's proposal.

He doesn't attack until he knows the enemy.

Especially, when the other party has clearly laid a trap.

But......

When he smelled the 'food' on Urashima, his plans changed unconsciously.

Boss Rock looked at Jason's appearance, first stunned, then sighed.

"Sure enough, you're also a cold-hearted guy!"

Although it looks vicious, there is warmth in my heart...... It's like a frog in a rice field, it looks ugly, but it's the guardian of that farmland. ”

Evil gods?

Ugly?

Frog?

Listening to the praise of the rock boss, Jason frowned.

He's just a little rough, where is the fierce god?

"I think it's because you're too low, so, look at me from the wrong angle, and when you can grow to the same height as me, when you see me, you will see how wrong you are."

Jason said seriously.

"Hahaha."

"Maybe."

"I don't think there's a chance, old man."

Boss Rock couldn't help but laugh out loud as he looked at Jason's serious appearance.

"I'll bring the TV tomorrow, and ...... Be careful. ”

The final admonition was slight, and the rock boss picked up the TV and walked slowly down the stairs.

Jason closed the door, and when he returned, Hui Lijing, who had already bandaged Urashima, was standing there.

"I can confirm that Boss Rock's words are not wrong."

Hui Lijing, who was very tall, said seriously.

Jason lowered his head and looked at Hui Lijing, who was 20 cm+ lowered, and chuckled.

"Shorty."

Hui Lijing was stunned.

It was the first time in her life that she had been called shorty.

Still with a tone of contempt.

You know, she's called an eight-foot adult!

Subconsciously, Hui Lijing was about to refute.

just looked at Jason, who was 2 meters +, and Hui Lijing, who faced reality, was a little unable to say anything.

Jason is really tall.

It's also true...... Vicious.

"How is he?"

Jason asked.

"It's a flesh wound."

"The attacker didn't really want to kill Urashima, he just kept creating wounds on him, making him feel pain, putting him with the most psychological pressure, and then expelling him here."

Jason glanced at Hui Lijing in surprise.

It was hard for him to imagine that Hui Lijing could have such observational powers.

"You're underestimating people!"

"I've hunted too!"

"Let the hounds chase the rabbits, not only for the rabbit in the eyes, but also in the nest!"

Hui Lijing raised her head and said as a matter of course.

Then, the landlady stood there and continued impassionedly.

"But who would have thought that the barking of the hound would not only alarm the rabbits in the 'rabbit den', but also wake up the sleeping tigers, now is the time for us to strike!"

As she spoke, Hui Lijing was about to act.

But he was held down by Jason.

The wide palm pressed against her shoulder, making Hui Lijing unable to move.

"What are you going to do?"

"Go to Tongshou Temple!"

Facing Jason's question, Hui Lijing said directly.

"Don't you need to ask more?"

"Ask what?"

"Uradao is already unconscious, and we save people like fighting fire...... Hey, when did you wake up in Urashima? ”

Hui Lijing was in the middle of her sentence when she was interrupted by a cough.

"Just now."

"Thank you."

The young man replied, and then, solemnly, thanked Hui Lijing.

Then the young man's eyes turned to Jason.

"Please save Ryosuke-senpai!"

As he spoke, the young man fell to his knees in front of Jason.

……

Minutes and seconds passed.

As the half-hour agreement with Ryosuke's predecessor got closer and closer, Urashima couldn't help but get nervous.

This is not his first mission.

Although he is very young, he has been assigned to the police station since graduating from university, and he has two years of police experience.

Although called a rookie by Ryosuke.

But it's much better than when I just graduated, especially a month ago, after being qualified to go out on the field and studying with Ryosuke, Urashima thinks he's growing up rapidly.

But the current nervousness is telling him that he is still far away.

couldn't help but raise his hand and tug at his neckline.

Urashima has his eyes fixed on the gate of the temple.

28 points.

29 points.

30 points.

When the agreed half an hour arrived, Urashima did not hesitate to pick up the police radio in the car and prepared to contact the bureau.

But just as he picked up the police radio radio—

Sou!

A strong wind swept through my ears.

The cord of the walkie-talkie in his hand was cut.

Not only the line of the radio, but also an extra cut on his cheek.

It looks like a knife has been slashed.

But there was nothing in front of him.

Not to mention knives.

And also!

Wind!

The windows of the car are all closed, where does the wind come from?

Urashima was still thinking about it, and the wind sounded in his ears again.

Whoosh!

Then came the pain.

His arms and shoulders were stabbed by invisible blades, and blood flowed out.

Before he could scream, a huge force slammed into him.

Bang!

Urashima rolled out of the car and fell to the ground.

Then, it was like someone was kicking him.

Urashima felt a brute force appear in his waist and abdomen.

Bang!

There was another muffled sound, and Urashima rolled several times, and a thin voice came to his ears—

"Ryosuke is in our hands!"

"If you want him to live, let Jason come to Tongshou Temple!"

"Remember!"

"It's just Jason!"

"If anyone else ......"

"You're just waiting to collect Ryosuke's body!"

The sound comes and goes as fast as it comes.

By the time Urashima got up from the ground, he couldn't see anything.

Although at first, he didn't see anything.

"You didn't see the person who attacked you the whole time?"

Hui Lijing looked at Urashima in surprise.

Faced with this surprise, Urashima was very ashamed.

He lowered his head and shook his head.

Then, with great certainty.

"Nope."

"He's like he's invisible."

Hearing such words, Hui Lijing scoffed.

"Where in the world are there invisible people, and even if there are, they are just some tricks that we don't know!"

"I'll tell you, the next time you bring a bag of lime, preemptively raise him in the face."

"But I'm a policeman."

"Can't the police bring lime?"

Faced with Hui Lijing's rhetorical question, Urashima was speechless.

Lime is not a tough thing, and you don't need to register to buy it.

It's easier than buying a kitchen knife.

And, it seems to be working pretty well.

Or...... Buy some self-defense?

Urashima was inexplicably a little moved.

Jason watched Urashima fall into deep thought.

"Let me go by name."

"I can't wait more than I imagined!"

"Is it because of time, or because of ......"

Jason almost instinctively thought of the contents of his notebook.

He won't forget that he's come here across the ocean.

Not a native-born local.

Moreover, the reason why he came here was also to avoid 'hunting' and find the 'truth'.

Does the 'truth' have anything to do with what is in front of you?

Is the 'hunt' really stopped?

Seem......

The person in front of him knew a little more than he imagined.

Thinking of this, Jason didn't stay any longer.

He turned and walked to his desk, took out his mask and machete from the cabinet, put them in the backpack next to him, and walked straight to the door.

Hui Lijing, who was standing quietly in place and watching Jason think, immediately shouted after seeing Jason's action.

"Wait for me!"

After shouting, the whole person chased after him.

"I'll go too!"

Urashima said this and stood up.

But as soon as he stood up, the pain in his waist and abdomen caused him to fall on the sofa again.

After a long time of relief, Pudao came back to his senses.

By the time he got up again and walked out, the figures of Jason and Hui Lijing were long gone.

Standing stunned, the young man couldn't help but sigh.

"Are you lamenting your waste?"

The rock boss with the lunch box walked up the stairs.

"It's okay, you just feel like you're a waste of wood now, wait until a few years......"

"What will happen in a few years?"

Urashima looked at the old man in front of him, and he expected the old man to motivate him with his words.

"You'll get used to it in a few years."

The old man said naturally, and naturally handed the lunch box to the young man.

"Try my craft."

After speaking, he handed the lunch box to the young man.

"Thank you."

The young man who was stunned by Boss Rock's poisonous chicken soup said dumbfounded, and then, when he raised his head, he realized that Boss Rock looked into the distance.

There, the last rays of the setting sun are about to fade.

At the moment, at the end of dusk.

"God, it's going to be dark, don't run around."

"Wait for Jason and Hui Lijing to come back."

As he spoke, the rock boss pushed the young man back into his room.

Then, the whole person quickly rushed back to the store and locked the door.

And just then, the street horn sounded—

The sunset is red.

The sun went down, and everyone went home hand in hand.

When the children come home, the birds dream.

A bright moon rose in the sky, and the stars twinkled.

……

Crisp sound.

Light and dark shadows began to appear.

They are bathed in a blood-soaked sunset.

Wild laughter.

But in the eyes of ordinary people, it's just a rumor.

The sound of the wind at night.

Cool, with ......

Chill.