Chapter 1345 How to Be Alive

The goddess of fate loves to play tricks on people, but what is hateful about her is not the painful ending, but the road leading to the painful ending. She likes to give people the vague hope most.

Just like this explosion, before the final result came out, every moment, whether it was Belmode, Mao Lilan, Conan and Asano Nobuhige, they all had hope for the outcome.

So what if you get trapped in the explosion? In the past, were there fewer encounters with eight eggs in theatrical versions?

What about being forced to defuse a highly unstable bomb? Doesn't Belmode even have this ability?

It doesn't matter if the last bomb is buried under the rubble, they will always find a way.

However, despite such hope again and again, they still ushered in their own ending.

Mao Lilan was only slightly injured - she fell into the large net that Nobushi had asked the Department of Homeland Security to arrange in advance.

Chrissy Wynyard died - her body was eventually found on the upper level of the ruins, but her upper left arm was found a hundred meters away from the Hudson Theatre.

As for the other casualties - the only ones who really care about these are their own relatives.

No one has revealed Belmode's identity. She will accept condolences from all walks of life as actress Chrissy Wynyard and will eventually be buried in the beautiful Hollywood Hills - next to celebrities such as Michael Jackson.

Maybe the real Chris couldn't even have her own cemetery, but now, she has a seemingly happy ending.

If she were still alive, perhaps she could achieve far more than Chris Wynyard, but unfortunately this is just an unknown that can never be verified.

"Mr. Asano, did you already know that Belmod would do this?" Conan stopped Asano Nobushige and asked, "Otherwise, why did you prepare the rescue net in advance?"

They were standing outside Mao Lilan's ward at the moment.

Mao Lilan's injuries were very minor, with only an ankle sprain and some skin trauma, but her mental state was very bad and she often thought of Chris Wynyard in her last moments.

If Asano Nobushige had known about it for a long time, would he have had a way to solve the crisis at that time? In this case, why didn't he bring it up at that time? In that case, maybe Mao Lilan wouldn't be so irritated!

Nobuhiro turned around, looked at Conan with calm eyes, and asked calmly: "From what standpoint do you question me?"

"I..." Conan choked slightly.

"If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be standing outside the ward now, but in the funeral parlor, right?"

"Mr. Asano!" Conan's eyes were filled with disbelief.

How could Mr. Asano say such a thing?

No, anyone can say that, but Mr. Asano should not be like this.

His eyes were extremely calm, different from the oppressive feeling that Gin gave him, and different from those crazy criminals who wanted to die together. There was only a pool of stagnant water in those beautiful eyes.

Cold, cold, lifeless.

When did it start?

Conan's legs and feet subconsciously took a half step back, as if he was afraid of the man in front of him.

But his heart was even colder.

Did what happened yesterday have such a big impact on Mr. Asano?

"Mr. Asano." Mao Lilan's low voice broke the strange silence in the air.

Xinfan closed his eyes, and everything seemed to be back to normal.

He walked into the ward.

The girl was sitting on the white hospital bed, with an IV drip on her pale arm, and she looked much more haggard than yesterday.

"You came."

But even so, after seeing Nobuhiro, Mao Lilan still managed to smile.

Nobuhiro stood one meter away from her hospital bed: "The doctor said you'd better stay in bed for the next few days, otherwise your ankle will suffer sequelae."

"Yes." Mao Lilan nodded, and then a flash of hesitation flashed in her eyes, "Mr. Asano, although I know it is inappropriate, I still want to ask... Sharon, is she really dead?"

Nobuhiro did not expect that this question would be asked by Mao Lilan.

He lowered his eyes: "Medically speaking, her breathing and heartbeat have stopped irreversibly, and she is dead."

"What about in other senses?" Mao Lilan's face was filled with hope again, "I saw the news this morning and heard that TENSE Group is working on a project that can make people's minds use data. The way to immortality, she..."

"Miss Maori." Xinfan interrupted Mao Lilan's fantasy, "Do you think immortality in the form of data means living? In other words, if Chris Wynyard really accepts the Noah's Ark plan, what will happen to you before you Isn’t there death in her heart?”

"I..." Mao Lilan was speechless.

This is not an easy question for anyone to answer.

Most people in the red camp are firmly opposed to the Noah's Ark plan. However, you must know that this plan was originally just to resurrect a life that suddenly died in the flower season. If a relative of someone on the red side encounters something similar, can they continue to stick to their true feelings?

If they have not made such an assumption and still firmly oppose it, then they should ask themselves whether they are qualified to stand on the final battlefield - after all, they may make a decision that they will regret for the rest of their lives.

Mao Lilan lowered her head and clutched the corners of the quilt tightly with both hands, seeming very entangled and in pain.

Seeing this, Xinfan sighed in his heart. Sure enough, this problem was still too difficult for a seventeen-year-old underage girl.

However, just when he was about to let Mao Lilan have a good rest, Mao Lilan suddenly raised her head. Her eyes were unwavering, and seemed to reflect the shadow of someone:

"In my heart, she is not dead. Regardless of whether she accepted the Noah's Ark plan or not, as long as someone still remembers her, it is not a real death."

At least that's how she understood it.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xinfan's face.

"Don't blame yourself too much." Nobuhiro said calmly, "With that woman's ability and vitality, if she really wants to live, a fire or explosion will not kill her at all."

Otherwise, Belmode would not have the title of "Witch".

How could a witch die so easily?

"you mean……"

"If she dies, it will be her choice. None of us have any say."

Nobuhiro hoped that the facts he told would ease Mao Lilan's self-blame.

Regardless of whether Belmode died for her or not, at least she never felt unwilling to do so. Even if she died, she faced it with a smile.

Mao Lilan solemnly said to Nobushige: "Thank you, Mr. Asano."

Nobushige glanced at the time and said, "Mr. Maori went to buy food. He should arrive soon. I still have some things to deal with, so I won't disturb your rest."

"Um."

After talking to Mr. Asano, Mao Lilan's mood did feel lighter. Although she could not help but think back to Sharon, at least the feeling of self-blame was not as strong as before.

Speaking of which...she seemed to have called Chris Sharon in front of Mr. Asano just now, but Mr. Asano didn't look surprised at all.

Did he already know that?

…

After coming out of the hospital, Nobushige immediately rushed to the TENSE Group headquarters building without stopping - the BOSS who had been missing for many days showed up immediately after the news of Belmod's death spread.

It can be said that the organization's plan ended in failure.

Even though they succeeded in assassinating some intelligence officials and causing panic on the social level, Rum's initial plan to blame the CIA and make the CIA lose its credibility and defeat the Red Army failed.

Due to the CIA's own choices, their current situation is pretty good.

TENSE Group Headquarters Building·Roof Floor

When Xinfan arrived, there were already many people gathered here, and they were all acquaintances.

He even saw Akai Shuichi's figure.

Um? This guy didn't cover up his whereabouts of escaping to the United States.

"Here you come, Mescal." The figure of BOSS in the video is still as tall and powerful - this is why he is in Washington, but he still has to hold meetings with everyone through video.

"gentlemen."

Nobuhiro bowed respectfully, and then took the position reserved for him - the top position on the right, opposite him was Rum.

In the video, a tall and powerful black figure turned slightly sideways, seeming to be staring at Nobushige. At the same time, BOSS’s hoarse voice, processed by instruments, also sounded in the empty conference room:

"Mescal, Rum told me a joke just now. Come and listen to it." BOSS paused, "He actually told me that Belmode was dead."

Xinfan lowered his eyes and did not respond to BOSS's words.

Obviously, BOSS wants to settle the score later.

Based on Agasurisuke's special love for Belmod, no matter what the relationship between them is, it can be predicted that Belmod's death will definitely set off an unprecedented storm.

When there was no response, BOSS was very angry: "I'm asking you, have you heard of this joke too?!"

Nobushige stood up and bowed deeply towards the screen: "I'm very sorry. This matter is due to my subordinate's dereliction of duty."

"I'm not going to hold anyone accountable!" BOSS suddenly raised his voice, "Mezcal doesn't know, don't you know too, Rum? Don't you know how important Belmod is to me? But you , actually arranged such a farce without telling me, and even caused me to lose an obedient and well-behaved junior!"

An obedient and well-behaved junior, it turns out that this is the image of Bermod in Arisuke's heart.

"Isao Aoki!" The BOSS changed the target of his anger again.

Isao Aoki, who was sitting at the end of the long table, stood up reluctantly: "Yes."

"Is it possible for Belmode to accept the Noah's Ark plan?"

"This..." Isao Aoki hesitated, "I went to the police station to identify Belmode's body afterwards. The damage was too serious, especially to the brain. It is impossible to transfer or reshape consciousness in that situation."

"Crackling--" There was a sound of knocking things over from the inside of the conference room.

It was obvious that the BOSS was just a wall away from them at the moment.

"Trash! They are all trash!!"

Agasurisuke was so angry, but he had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only smash everything in sight.

"Sir." Isao Aoki said hesitantly, as if he was worried.

Upon seeing this, BOSS said coldly: "If you have anything to say, just say it. You don't have to worry about anyone here!"

"Ah, yes."

Isao Aoki played the role of the coward vividly, but unfortunately many people here knew his true face, so this scene was destined to be a one-man show.

Isao Aoki suddenly CUE Nobutushige: "I heard that Mescal was accompanying Belmode to New York this time. This is normal, after all, they were partners in action together. But... as far as I know, Hudson It seemed like Mezcal was in Washington when the explosion occurred in the theater, right?”

Heh, did you finally mention this?

Nobuhiro felt a little funny, and he was still thinking about who would say this. Maybe it was rum, maybe it was gin, but I didn’t expect it to be Isao Aoki in the end.

"I'm not suspicious of anything, I'm just curious about what Mezcal did in Washington." Isao Aoki smiled at Nobushige, "It's just one night, you shouldn't have such important things to deal with.

"Oh, by the way, Gin seems to know about this too?"

Everyone, including the BOSS, turned their attention to Gin.

Gin's "selflessness" has long been recognized within the organization. If he gives a positive answer, then Isao Aoki's accusation against Mescal will be established.

But everyone also knows that Gin and Mescal are partners in charge of Japan, and they seem to get along very well. Maybe Gin will deliberately protect Mescal.

"I did see Mezcal in Washington that night." Gin didn't make everyone curious for long, "I'm also curious about what he went to do."

Well, the one who needs explaining now is mezcal.

Most of the looks around him were full of malice, and Nobuhiro faced it calmly - he never expected Gin to hide it for him at this time.

However, do these guys really think that he was not prepared in advance?

Nobushige took out the document bag that he had put aside when he came in, and handed it directly to Rum on the opposite side: "I suddenly returned to Washington because I received an important piece of information. I destroyed this server."

"server?"

"Yes, didn't the FBI and MI6 jointly establish a website specifically to refute our Noah's Ark theory and control public opinion? This website is becoming more and more influential, but we have never taken any effective measures." Xin Fanyang He raised his chin and said, "I destroyed one of their servers. Is this important?"

When asking the last question, Nobushige's eyes were fixed on Isao Aoki.

Isao Aoki tugged at the corner of his mouth and sat down without saying anything else.

"You did a good job." Rum was even more generous with his words of praise. Anyway, he didn't intend to have much impact on Xinfan through this incident at the beginning.

On the contrary, he is the one who has the biggest headache now.

Zhu Fu Jingguang was much more difficult to deal with than he thought. Although he still doesn't know how he did it, after going through those things, and even now his life is still in the hands of the organization, he can cheer up so quickly and ruin his plan, which is really not to be underestimated.

"Okay, just save your worries." BOSS accepted Nobuhiro's explanation, "What awaits us next will be a very difficult battle. First of all, we need to get as much support from the government and giants as possible.

"Gin."

"yes."

"Let's start with Japan."