Chapter 35: The Edogawa River
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's words were sincere, and his expression was full of sincerity.
Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't want to put on a show of bowing his head - he actually came to talk to Akutagawa Ryunosuke about things, with the idea of finding out information, as for joining his organization... There was no way he would have said yes.
I have to go back and ask Master about this.
Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't trust Ryunosuke Akutagawa, no... It's better to say that he has experienced a bumpy life, has been on a lot of things, and has been subjected to more malice, and he has always been very wary of strangers.
If Akutagawa Ryunosuke didn't return the ebony knife to him, he wouldn't even be able to come to the rooftop with him, without a sword in his hand, his confidence was insufficient.
All the information he got from Akutagawa Ryunosuke today, Uesugi Kiyoshi will not be gullible, he plans to visit the master tomorrow, and ask Umizumi Hidekawa about these things, according to Akutagawa Ryunosuke, the master seems to be a very important person among the transcendental, and he will definitely not know less than Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
The reason why Master didn't tell him these things before was probably because he thought that he hadn't stepped into the transcendent gate yet, and that knowing more might attract the attention of some ghosts and gods, or the secret rituals under the command of ghosts and gods...
He didn't intend to refuse Ryunosuke Akutagawa's invitation, he didn't know much about the transcendent world now, and it was impossible to make a clear judgment, so it was safer to go back and ask the master's opinion on this matter.
Master should be on a Friday morning plane, today is only Wednesday, there is still a lot of time, there is no need to rush.
Uesugi Kiyoshi groaned for a moment, a gentle smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"The Akutagawa Police Department, I have told me so much, and I have received your sincerity, but I don't even know what the [Collectibles Association] is for, so I really can't decide whether to join or not."
When Akutagawa Ryunosuke heard Uesugi Kiyoshi ask, the smile on his face narrowed, and his expression became a little serious.
"It's me who is too anxious, but..."
"Uesugi-kun, the specific information of the association can only be explained to you in detail after you join, these things are kept secret from outsiders."
"But what the nature of our work is, it doesn't hurt to tell you."
Ryunosuke Akutagawa waved his black jade cane, pointed at the "Jörmungad" entrenched in the Tokyo Tower, and raised his hand to point to the sky above his head.
The sky was overcast with dark clouds, and the cold wind was howling, as if there would be a heavy downpour in the next second.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's expression was solemn, and his voice became low.
"Uesugi-kun, this world is about to come in a storm."
"The ghosts and gods sleeping in another world are always trying to break through the limitations of the dream mirror and take our world into the palm of their hands."
"The long night will come with a torrential rain!"
"In the face of the sweeping storm, some people are at a loss and helpless, some people cry and flee, some people hide under the eaves and stay alone, and some people are ecstatic in their hearts, clapping their hands and applauding, eager to turn into the wind and rain."
"We're different."
"In the face of Tianwei, no matter how vast it is, we will raise the weapons in our hands and face it head-on."
"Cut through the wind, stop the shower, and give everything!"
"We are prophets, pioneers, and forerunners!"
"We foresee disasters, we contain ghosts and gods, we protect the world..."
"We are the Collectibles Society!"
What Ryunosuke Akutagawa said was quite middle-two, but with his almost pious expression and suddenly ethereal momentum, it was not so disobedient.
Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered in his heart, and made a rough judgment about the nature of the "Collectibles Association" - an organization that aims to destroy ghosts and gods and protect the world.
In the movie, it looks like a decent organization, and in the passage just now, the Collectibles Association changed to the Avengers, which seems to be fine.
The transcendent ones uphold justice and maintain world peace.
It's all one-sided, and those who believe it all must be stupid.
Uesugi Kiyoshi had a bottom in his heart, and he also said: "I understand, Akutagawa Police Department." ”
"I can't promise you right away, I need some time to think about it, and I also want to ask Master's opinion, please understand."
Ryunosuke Akutagawa got a response from Kiyoshi Uesugi, and his expression slowly returned to normal, and he smiled.
"Yes, this kind of big thing, naturally you can't make a decision easily, if Uesugi-kun agrees immediately, I don't know the bottom of my heart."
"Let me say a few digressions, Uesugi-kun, there are not many transcendent organizations in Japan, and just under the name of the government, there are two departments, [Shinsengumi] and [Heiankyo]."
"As you know, this is a gathering place for cultivators such as samurai and onmyoji."
"But with all due respect, those Mibu wolves and god sticks are basically lackeys and eagle dogs under the command of chaebols and political groups, and they are just a knife in the hands of those in power."
"It's not suitable for you, I want to ask your master Shangquan Jianhao to come out and promise high-ranking officials, Shangquan Jianhao refused without hesitation - he understands people, joining that kind of organization, even if he can rise to prominence, he will lose his freedom."
"In contrast, the Collectibles Society is your best bet."
"Hmm... That's all I have to say, and I'm looking forward to Uesugi-kun's official response. ”
Ryunosuke Akutagawa didn't bother anymore, took out a business card from his bosom, and handed it to Uesugi Kiyoshi.
"I've been stationed in Tokyo, and when Uesugi-kun has made a decision, he will call me and I'll wait for good news."
Having said these words with impeccable etiquette, Ryunosuke Akutagawa stood on the ground with his cane and made a gesture of please with the other.
"That's... That's all for today. ”
"I'll take Sugi-kun out, Miss Nohara was placed in the lounge on the third floor by me, Uesugi-kun rest assured, I know that she is innocent, and she has not been treated unfairly."
"I'll handle the incident in Yokodano and won't cause trouble to Uesugi-kun."
"But... Uesugi-kun, Yokotano died at your hands after all, even if you don't admit it in front of me, but in front of Yokotano's master, this is an ironclad fact. ”
"Those ghosts and gods are not very tolerant and generous, so Uesugi-kun should be more careful."
"If you run into any trouble, Uesugi-kun can contact me directly, I said, I have a personal grudge with the master of Yokodano, I wish he died, even if Uesugi-kun doesn't plan to join us, as long as it's related to that ghost, Uesugi-kun can come to me."
"I'm here to help."
Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded slightly, agreed, and walked behind Ryunosuke Akutagawa towards the doorway of the rooftop.
He hadn't taken a few steps before he seemed to inadvertently mention it.
"Akutagawa Police Department, I've wanted to ask for a long time, you seem to know me well?"
Akutagawa Ryuyusuke didn't reply, and his tone became a little playful.
"Yes, the guild's intelligence is a very reliable colleague of mine."
"Hmm... Speaking of which, you should know him well. ”
"What's his real name? It's been a long time since I've called it, and I can't remember it..."
"Oh, by the way, Yuichi Kudo, that's the name!"
"He's in charge of intelligence in Tokyo, and he's also a linker."
Uesugi Kiyoshi's face changed slightly - he didn't feel betrayed, he didn't think that Yuichi Kudo would do anything against him.
Now that I think about it, when Yuichi Kudo learned that he was going to Kyoko Nohara's house, his expression was not quite right, and what he said was also strange.
If he were transcendent... That makes sense.
As for Yuichi Kudo's hidden identity, he doesn't care much, who hasn't had a secret? Didn't he hide his identity and tell anyone about it? It's not a big deal.
Make friends, talk about deeds, talk about the heart, and talk about the heart, it is difficult to have good people in the world.
"Is Yuyi the linker..."
Uesugi Kiyoshi whispered to himself.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa had a bad taste and exposed his colleague's old bottom, he actually had another purpose, he wanted to play the emotional card, he always felt that the relationship between Yuichi Kudo and Uesugi Kiyoshi was too good, you see, your best friend is here with us, you might as well come together, and it will be a smooth chapter!
Don't say it, this trick is really useful, as soon as the name of Yuichi Kudo is mentioned, Uesugi Kiyoshi's wariness of the Collectibles Association has indeed decreased a few points.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa took over Uesugi Kiyoshi's words very simply.
"That's right, Kudo is the linker."
"The heroic soul he linked to is also a famous writer."
"He has linked to the Mirror of Edogawa Ranbu's inheritance, and he can use an ability called [Super Reasoning]."
"That's all I can tell you, you'll have to ask him personally."