Free Web NovelChapter 1890: Chapter 1073: _2
Seeing the tense atmosphere, the others fell silent as well. They knew Yang Xiao’s value, but equally understood Yandeta Chiyoda’s ability. Everyone just wanted to survive and didn’t want to get involved in the dispute between the two, being forced to take sides.
"Aunt Yuanda, listen to yourself. Are you even human? That’s pure beast talk."
"What’s the matter? Blaming others for stealing your spotlight because you can’t do it yourself? Grow a brain instead of just skin as you age. If you’re so great, why isn’t your photo on the Heavenly Gate?"
Takagi Reina stood with her hands on her hips and lashed out. She had long found Yandeta Chiyoda unpleasant, besides, she had already allied with Yang Xiao, when else would she make her move?
As those words came out, the scene went silent. At first, Yang Xiao was quite touched seeing someone stand up for him, thinking the ally wasn’t bad, but after hearing Takagi Reina’s words, Yang Xiao felt it was better if she kept quiet.
Her tongue was like it was poisoned, Yang Xiao seriously suspected she was also adept at surfing the internet.
Yandeta Chiyoda apparently didn’t expect Takagi Reina’s tongue to be so venomous, and was momentarily stunned. After a long time, she came to her senses, and was about to rush forward to fight Takagi Reina.
Takagi Reina was not accommodating either, rolling up her sleeves for a one-on-one confrontation, but was eventually forcibly pulled apart, causing a chaotic scene.
Takagi Reina’s mouth didn’t stop, and the privileged Yandeta Chiyoda was no match for her, unable to win verbally or physically. Yandeta Chiyoda was nearly exploding with anger.
Having gone through so many tasks, such a chaotic scene was rare for Yang Xiao, making his head ache. Finally, under everyone’s mediation, the farce came to an end.
The final outcome was Yang Xiao and Takagi Reina, four people forming the first team, tasked with investigating clues at Youjian Mountain Station.
Yandeta Chiyoda, Hirano Yuuhi, and others, four people forming the second team, responsible for visiting businesses along the Renyuan Line.
Watanabe Gou and others stayed at the Detective Agency. He was a private detective originally; having him there, they could more easily handle key leads.
Walking out of the old office building, Yang Xiao raised his head and looked at the slightly dazzling sunlight. He felt as if he was in a different world.
It was the first time he had left the office building since he arrived in this world yesterday, coming to the outside world.
Taking a deep breath of the fairly fresh air, and looking at the nearby streets and the hurried pedestrians with briefcases, Yang Xiao felt a bit dazed.
Though it was not his first time in such a world, each time he had an indescribable feeling.
Everything here was too real, so real it seemed less like a so-called Nightmare World, and more like another twisted parallel world.
"Mr. Chu, thank you for bringing us along," Yamamoto Chunai bowed to Yang Xiao again to express gratitude.
"Chu Jun, if you hadn’t asked to bring us, Miss Yamamoto and I would surely have been left behind in the Detective Agency." Xiao Lin Zhengyan wasn’t purely a rookie anymore, he understood his situation well, and knew what Yang Xiao’s willingness to bring them along meant.
It was an immense favor that Xiao Lin Zhengyan kept in mind.
"No need for more words; follow me and listen to my command. The way we go out is the same way we come back; no one will be harmed, understood?" Yang Xiao tilted his head and asked. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
"Understood!" responded Xiao Lin Zhengyan and Yamamoto Chunai together.
"Let’s move." Yang Xiao had a route sketch drawn by Kato Shinjiro, and after simply identifying the direction, he led the way.
Takagi Reina closely followed at his side, while Xiao Lin Zhengyan and Yamamoto Chunai cautiously followed behind them.
The two teams maintained a distance of about 3 meters. Yamamoto Chunai always felt insecure and wanted to follow more closely, but was held back by Xiao Lin Zhengyan’s wrist.
With a disciplined look, Xiao Lin Zhengyan said in a low voice, "Don’t follow too closely, Yang Jun and the others have things to discuss. If they don’t tell us, we shouldn’t ask, listen, or be curious; don’t disturb them."
"Understood, Mr. Xiaolin." Yamamoto Chunai was very receptive to advice.
Xiao Lin Zhengyan had a clear understanding of his capabilities. He knew he wasn’t very skilled, and surviving alone in such a world would be difficult. Hence, obeying was crucial, and he must avoid irritating Yang Xiao.
He could tell Yang Xiao was relatively kind-hearted, which was rare and one of his few chances to survive, one he had to seize tightly.
"Hey, these two are smart," Takagi Reina glanced back with the corner of her eye at the two maintaining distance.
"You shouldn’t have argued with Yandeta Chiyoda today; I have ways to deal with her." Yang Xiao slightly frowned. Such intense conflict wasn’t what he wanted, at least not now.
"She went too far; if we don’t show some strength, she’ll think we’re pushovers. At times like this, we can’t back down."
When discussing such matters, Takagi Reina’s attitude became much more serious. She wasn’t acting on impulse, she had her insights: "Chu Xi, when it’s time to be firm, we must be firm. Not just for ourselves, but to show others. The mission just started, and we need to gain the support of other teammates, especially Kato Shinjiro and Suzuki Takashi."
"Why not mention Watanabe Gou? He’s quite capable too." Yang Xiao asked casually.
Upon hearing that name, Takagi Reina scoffed, "That guy can’t be trusted. Last night’s diversion was well-executed, but unfortunately, he didn’t anticipate we wouldn’t die."
Hearing this, Yang Xiao smiled. He liked working with intelligent people. Despite her young age, Takagi Reina was sharp and would be a great help in the future.
"That guy seldom speaks truth, and part of the reason for Mimura Kaori’s death was his doing."
"Mimura Kaori was a veteran player; how could she freak out and run recklessly in that situation? Was she mad? Clearly, she was pushed out by him," Yang Xiao said.
"You’re right. Look at how he’s dressed today, as if he wants to cover his whole body, even raising the collar of his leather coat."
"Honestly, if you strip off that leather coat, there will definitely be scratches on his arms and neck," Takagi Reina scoffed.
Such basic things could be seen through by most people present; it could only fool the newcomers.
However, the old players didn’t care who died, as long as it wasn’t them. What’s important is that someone survived and brought back valuable clues.
"Some things can be forgiven, but using us for trial and error is unforgivable," Takagi Reina said, revealing her intent to retaliate.
"Although he’s considered an old player, there is no way he left at 6 when dawn was breaking if the agreed time was 8. It makes no sense for him to come looking for us alone," Yang Xiao sneered.
"Certainly not because he cares about my brother and me, but rather he wanted to assess the situation. If things were right, he’d use the key to get in and delete the phone records on the landline, so our deaths couldn’t be blamed on him." Takagi Reina had a poor impression of Watanabe Gou; he was a very insidious guy.
Through analysis, they had roughly constructed the true scenario on Watanabe Gou’s end last night. The so-called train and the ghost-laden train seemed real; on that point, Watanabe Gou didn’t dare lie.
The false part about Mimura Kaori’s death was when he realized something was wrong and forcibly "expelled" Mimura Kaori, leading to a violent physical confrontation between them.
Yang Xiao speculated that after expelling Mimura Kaori, Watanabe Gou, hidden under the bed, still felt uncertain. Hence, he thought the Curse might be triggered by phone calls and risked calling them, which indeed brought back the Water Ghost that had left, nearly exterminating the group with Takagi Reina.
After probing multiple times with no reaction from their side, Watanabe Gou presumed they were dead, hence he planned to return to destroy evidence.
That’s why Watanabe Gou hesitated to enter the room this morning and fled in panic upon receiving their callback.
He feared the Curse too.
