I was in Conan, and after picking up Xiao Ai, I was chased by Hongzi.

As the long cigarette butt fell lightly to the ground, splashing a bright spark, Otoi Hiro finally set his eyes on Alan.

"Of course you can survive. You deserve it."

His soft and gentle voice fell into Allen's ears, and at that moment it was like the sound of nature. Just when a glimmer of hope appeared in Allen's eyes, Otoi Hiroshi spoke again:

"but……"

"I need you to do something for me. When you have finished the last thing, I will give you a large sum of money and promise you eternal freedom."

“No more being bullied, no more hiding in the shadows.”

"Let you raise your head proudly and stand confidently in the sun."

"Do you want to?"

In this situation, Alan could only let out a bitter smile. He knew very well that this was not a multiple-choice question.

What's more, the conditions offered by Otoi Hiroshi were too tempting for him.

He had no reason to refuse.

So, Alan stumbled to his feet and knelt at Otoi Hiroshi's feet. The wounds on his body were horrible under the dried blood. He buried his head deeply like a devout believer.

"—I'd do anything for you."

Otoi Hong did not lower his head, but looked calmly at the blood-stained wall. His dark eyes were dark and full of indifference.

Alan knelt there fearfully, burying his head deeper, fearing that Otoi Hiroshi would change his mind the next moment.

He even had the urge to hug Otoi Hiro's thighs and beg loudly, but when he thought of his dirty body, he had to give up the idea.

——Afraid of dirtying his clean pants.

The silence was broken by Otoi Hiroshi first. His palm fell on Alan's back, causing Alan's body to tremble violently and become stiff.

"I believe you." Otoi Hiroshi helped Alan up and then opened the door.

The dazzling light shone into the dark room, and Alan, who had not seen the light for a long time, was unable to open his eyes.

When he wiped the tears that seeped unconsciously from the corners of his eyes and opened his eyes with difficulty, Otoi Hiroshi was already standing at the door.

His back looks like an angel standing under the sun, so majestic and sacred.

"——I'm waiting for your good news." he said.

……

The school doesn't have any specific information about Hongzi yet, we only heard that she is sick.

Although Aoko asked many times, Otoi Hiroshi still did not tell her the truth.

In a sense, the world is divided into two by rules.

Light and darkness.

People like Mao Lilan, Sonoko, Aoko, and Kazuha are just ordinary female high school students. Although they have seen more dark sides than most people, they are more suitable to stay in the sun.

As for the dark side, let those of us whose hands are already stained with blood bear it.

Standing in front of Hongzi's house again, Otoi Hiroshi was still feeling uneasy.

The feelings of guilt and regret almost overwhelmed him.

Suddenly, a hand patted his shoulder heavily, and Otoi Hiro turned back in fright.

"This isn't your usual style, Hiro."

Kuroba Kaito, who was wearing a white shirt, looked directly at Otoi Hiroshi and continued:

"I know you're in agony right now, but you must not be overwhelmed by that emotion. I'm not trying to persuade you, but you have to understand about Hongzi..."

"You can't escape it no matter what."

Otoi Hiro stood there in a daze, then he sighed heavily.

"You're right. Hongzi is still waiting for me. I promised Aunt Koizumi that I would bring back the Pandora's Stone."

Then he rang the doorbell.

The familiar butler appeared in front of them after a while, opened the door and quietly led the way for them.

Unlike the old butler in Otoi Hiroshi's family, it seems that every time you see this butler, he speaks very little.

I don't remember ever speaking to him.

Passing the familiar road, the air seemed to be filled with a strange color.

Kuroba Kaito looked around curiously, it seemed that many things were beyond his understanding.

As a senior magician, he has always scoffed at magic, but everything he saw had obviously shattered his three views.

Seeing his expression, the butler who rarely spoke turned around:

"Ever since the young master got into trouble, this house has been covered by the mistress's magic circle. People passing by from outside will subconsciously ignore everything here. Even if they accidentally break in, they will get lost in the magic circle, so you two must follow me closely."

"Did you hear that? Stop looking around. We're here just to take you to see Hongzi." Otoi Hiroshi knocked on Kuroba Kaito's head.

"I know!" Kuroba Kaito glared at him and could only look away helplessly.

After they entered Hongzi's room, the butler quietly retreated.

Otoi Hiro raised his head and saw Koizumi's mother sitting quietly beside the bed, her gentle eyes fixed on Koizumi Akako's profile.

As quiet as a beautiful sculpture.

And Koizumi Hongzi was still the same as last time, a serene girl lying quietly on a bed embroidered with a huge rose, her hands on her abdomen, her long skirt falling like blooming petals.

Like a noble princess of the kingdom.

Otoi Hiro looked at her, and the memories of the past once again swept through his mind like a tide.

"Hongzi..." He murmured with sobs.

"Hongjun, you look very tired." Koizumi's mother finally came to her senses.

"I'm fine, but Hongzi..."

"Alas..." Mother Koizumi sighed deeply, "I have sealed her body with magic, but her time is still slowly passing..."

Kuroba Kaito noticed that the atmosphere was a bit tense, and he quickly said, "Hong has made the guy who hurt Hongzi pay the price when he went to France this time. He has tried his best to find Pandora. I am an expert on gems, and I will try my best to help..."

Koizumi's mother's eyes fell on him, "Kaito Kidd..."

Then, she said to Otoi Hiroshi, "Child, don't put too much pressure on yourself. After all, everything is Hongzi's own choice, and she doesn't want you to get hurt because of her. So, we can only try our best. If we fail to find Pandora in the end, she won't blame you."

Otoi Hiroshi silently shook his head, "I will definitely find Pandora, for sure."

"Auntie, can I stay here with Hongzi for a while?"

There was a kind of sad stubbornness on Otoi Hiroshi's face, the kind of determination to resist an uncertain fate.

Koizumi's mother stood up, took the four-leaf clover, which symbolizes hope and luck, from his arms and placed it on the bedside table.

"Hongzi, she must miss you a lot. She should really give you young people some time."