If I don't quit, I will be forced to usurp the throne.

But... so to speak... I don't even know where the [book] in this world is.

At present, it can only be confirmed in Yokohama.

It is amazing that the leader of that world, Dazai, can get the book at the age of 16.

"So... I really want to protect Yokohama..." I hugged Natsume-sensei with a troubled expression, and played with it by pinching its little pad, "After all, I can't possibly ask..."

Otherwise, if [the book] is in the hands of some force now, not to mention my own danger, even the police will be in trouble.

If it is restricted, the truth of the [book], that is to say, this is actually a [world within the book] cannot be known to a third person... and if there is no invalidation of Mr. Dazai's ability to piece together the pages of the book to learn the truth, there will be no The third person knows, so... In short, just be careful not to let Mr. Dazai know!

If this is the case, I am the only one who knows the whole world, and there will be no second person, let alone a third person.

And according to what Chief Dazai said... people who will appear in the future to snatch the [Book]...

[Combination], and... [Rat of the Dead House]... Let's look it up carefully.It's best to get close to Mr. Anwu and see if you can get some information about the Supernatural Secret Service.

As far as the present is concerned, the [book] should not have appeared...or it has been directly listed as the top secret of Baidao, and it is in the hands of the government.

"Ah... what a headache." I squeezed the pads faster, with a bit of distress, "I don't know where that Natsume Soseki is, or maybe I can ask him."

The cat in my arms meowed.

"Natsume-sensei, it's useless to answer, you're not Natsume Soseki, you're Natsume Meow." I picked it up and put it beside my bed, "Okay, you go to bed first, your master, I have a serious job right now." It's time to do it!"

It is also good for [Book] not to be serious in this world. For example, I don’t have to worry about how to protect [Book], I just need to drive out those outsiders who come to covet [Book].

Of course, in this process, I can't do it alone, I must have a helper.

The Armed Detective Agency is my ally, and because of the sense of justice of its president, Fukuzawa Yukichi, I'm sure I'll get help at critical moments.Let alone my wife.

And my collaborators...

"Hello? Lin Lin? It's me... Well, how are you doing?"

[It's okay... what trouble are you in? 】

"No, I have nothing to do now, just a daily contact." I heard the other party's voice was a little vague at the beginning, frowned, and called out the other party's real name, "Maomai... You must know that as a cooperator, the first The first thing is to be honest with the officer in charge..."

[...Don't call me that name! ] The other party was a little upset, [In short - because I owe a favor to a guy, I am currently helping him in his detective agency. 】

"Hey? Is that so?" I blinked, feeling genuinely happy for the other party, "That's pretty good, of course I hope that your identities are as serious as possible, so that it's not easy to leave a hole! By the way, tell me Which firm is it, let me help you check the background to see if the back is clean."

【Ah, um...that...you don't need to check, I know too. 】For some reason, Lin Xianming's voice revealed a bit of guilt, 【It's called "Bachang Detective Agency"... The boss was also a killer before. 】

"It's like this..." Boduo is really an outstanding person. It is estimated that a single billboard can hit three killers.I didn't delve into this point, "How is Qiaomei?"

Speaking of his younger sister, Lin Xianming's tone suddenly softened a lot: [Qiaomei has continued her studies, but Hakata is more dangerous. She should be studying in Ikebukuro now, and she has a part-time job in a cake shop. 】

"Hey——very good, my other cooperator is in Ikebukuro, I can ask him to take more photos..." Halfway through my words, I thought of the glorious resume of my other cooperator, and suppressed the words in my mouth.

【Um?What's wrong? 】

"Hmm... My other partner's situation is a bit special." I frowned, "But it shouldn't be a problem for him to take care of Qiaomei for a while."

[Another collaborator?Can I know the identity of the other party? 】

"According to common sense, cooperators don't know each other's identities... But you are all my cooperators, and if I have troubles in the future, I need you to go out together. You must know your identities to cooperate." I am slow He said slowly, "Listen, my other collaborator, your colleague...is called Shizuo Heiwajima."

【... Which Ikebukuro is the strongest? 】

"It should be... This should be a nickname given to him by others."

[If it's him, it's indeed possible... Okay, then please let him take care of Qiaomei for me, and I owe him a favor. 】

"Don't be so fussy about favors, just treat it as what you owe me." I said, "Maybe I will need your help soon."

Lin Xianming's tone suddenly became serious: 【No problem, just let me know. 】

After I hung up the phone, I checked the information of the Bachang Detective Agency, sat there and thought about it, got up and opened the door, stood at the stairs, and shouted down on my stomach: "Odasaku——I want to ask you something -"

The red-haired youth quickly appeared in my sight: "What's wrong?"

"You've been in Hakata before, right? Do you know [Baba Zenji]?"

"Ah... I have a little impression..." The red-haired youth narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was remembering there.

"It is said that he now runs a detective agency. He used to be a killer."

"Ah, then it should be him." Odasaku replied, "Samurai Jinwaka."

"...Wait a minute? Samurai Ren and Ka? That Hakata No. [-] killer?" My tone became a little inexplicable.

Oda Saku didn't doubt that he was there, but just nodded, "Well, yes, are you looking for him? He's pretty good. But I may not be able to find his contact information..."

"...It's okay, no need." I replied with some difficulty, "I won't disturb your writing anymore... Ah, Odasaku, your novel has already been published, right?"

"It's not officially on the shelves yet...but a sample booklet has been sent to me."

"Ah, can you give me a copy as a gift!" After I finished speaking, I paused for a moment before naming the person I wanted to give, "To Mr. Ango."

"Ango..." Oda Saku's tone was a bit sad, "It's ok... If there is a chance, you can also invite him to your house for dinner."

"Huh? But..." My expression gradually became embarrassed, "I would rather hang a sign [Ango Sakaguchi and Osamu Dazai are not allowed to enter] at the door..."

Odasaku's expression gradually became serious: "Isn't it impolite to do this? Don't do it, Chisaki."

"I know—"

……

I plan to go to Shizuo on Heiwa Island in person, and I can also go to see Qiaomei by the way.

Lin Qiaomei is now working in a dessert shop. The shop manager is younger than her, but she looks cute and easy to talk to. Visually, there should be no problem.

I told her that in the future, if there is any problem with force value, just go to Shizuo Heiwajima.

Then, I went to see Shizuo Heiwajima.

As a co-worker, it is definitely not idle when there is no task. Lin Lin had his own ideas and I did not intervene, but Shizuo Heiwajima was very generous and let me make arrangements for him.

Then, after screening the votes, I connected him with a gray-income company—professional debt collection.

When I found him, I happened to see him go berserk and punch a man so that he flew into the sky.

This is really flying to the sky.

I was amazed at the sidelines, and I couldn't help raising my hand to clap and applaud him: "Wow, it's flying so high."

After flying the man away, the blond young man seemed to calm down, turned his head to look at me, and was stunned for a moment: "Ah, it's you, sir."

"..." Isn't it a bit... Forget it, at least it sounds like a white man.I walked over with my hands behind my back, "Shizuo, are you done with work? I'll treat you to lunch."

Then, Shizuo Heiwajima walked into M's office.

I think my two collaborators have done a good job in saving money for the boss. When I said to invite them to dinner, one took me to eat oden at the roadside stall, and the other named M Ji.

"Are you still used to the new job?"

"Well, it's pretty good. Tanaka-senpai is a good person." Shizuo Heiwajima gnawed on the hamburger. When he was not angry, he looked a little cute at 1.8 meters. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, you are really suitable, and they also need someone like you... But even if you resign from the bar, do you still wear the bartender uniform?"

"Well, because when I was working as a bartender, my brother gave me a box of bartender uniforms, saying that he hoped that I could keep my job longer...but I didn't achieve my goal."

Heiwajima Shizuo's younger brother, Heiwajima Yuhei, whose stage name is Hashima Yuhei, is one of the most active artists now.

Speaking of which... the two cooperators I'm looking for are both from the older brother's family... No, although I have a brother-in-law complex, this matter has nothing to do with this!

"Speaking of... sir, why are you looking for me?" Shizuo Heiwajima's expression gradually became serious, "Is it time to save Japan... Ah, by the way, is it to save Japan or the world?"

"..." If I didn't know the nature of the other party, I probably thought it was making me complain.I looked serious, "I just saved Japan before, now I want to save the world. But in order to save the world, Yokohama must be saved first."

"I don't understand." Shizuo Heiwajima nodded in agreement, the seriousness on his face did not dissipate, "In short, it's okay to listen to you, right?"

"That's right, Jing Jing, your consciousness is very high!" I praised, "By the way, do you know the Headless Horseman in Ikebukuro?"

"Ah, you mean Celty? She's my friend."

"..." Well, I have a good eye for finding cooperators. They even pulled out carrots and brought out mud.

I mentioned Qiaomei’s matter to Shizuo Heiwajima, I suspect that the other party didn’t remember it, but considering the other party’s character, as long as Qiaomei asks for help, he will definitely help, so I didn’t say more.

My main task right now is...

——Going to Yokohama.

……

To be honest... Going to Yokohama, I kind of don't know how to face Dazai-san.

It's not that I can't tell the difference between the two. Although they are both my friends, they are actually quite different. I can't treat them as the same person.

But it's impossible for me to tell anyone about this experience, so I'm afraid that I didn't cover it up so that Mr. Dazai will find out something...

If that's the case... let's not go to the detective agency.

After all, there are two most important things to do when you come to Yokohama: 1. To find Dundun in this world; 2. To fight Akutagawa in this world.

……Huh?Something seems to be missing... ah!correct!And go to Mr. Ango in exchange for information!

However, reality always backfires.

Like... before I did any of the above three things, I saw someone I didn't want to see for a while.

"We salvaged a man!"

"Are you still angry?!"

"Ah, it seems to be alive..."

Me: "..." Ah, it really means that Cao Cao is here.

When I walked down, the crowd had dispersed, and a wet black-haired young man was sitting there, still dripping water, and when he saw me, he smiled and waved to me: "Ah, isn't this Xiaoqian?" ? Why did it suddenly happen..."

I raised my hand expressionlessly, and slapped him hard.

"...Huh?" The other party's eyes were still a little dazed, as if he hadn't reacted at all, "...Xiao Qian?"

"What if... really dead!?" I was so angry that I couldn't hold back and cursed directly, "You bastard!"