Chapter 291

“The solution is obvious.

"Next, Section Chief Terui and Ms. Shroud will have a secret conversation. The two of you will exchange information, determine the situation, and finally make a decision through the secret conversation.

"And after that...

“I trust the decision made by Section Chief Terui.

"Because I'm sure you're not a spy.

"Because I trust your judgment.

"Therefore, no matter what decision you make after the confidential discussion, I will continue to support you."

While talking, Shiraishi sat down at his work.

After hearing Shiraishi's words, Terui Ryu's mood eased a little.

No matter what kind of mood you are in, being repeatedly emphasized "I believe in you" in a straightforward manner will soften your mood.

No matter how angry you are, this trust and this tenderness should never be betrayed.

【indeed......】

[Shiraishi is right. 】

[Now it seems that this is the best way. 】

[The doubts about Shroud have to be confirmed. 】

[Even if she is not a spy planted by the museum in the Metropolitan Police Department, her purpose must be determined. 】

Then, Terui Ryuya withdrew his gaze from Shiraishi, and then looked at Shroud again.

"Shroud, what do you mean?"

After hearing Officer Shiraishi's words, Shroud already had some basic assumptions about the reason why Terui Ryuuki looked like he did now.

【I see......】

[Did Ryuu Terui come into contact with something related to the past that I concealed? 】

[If he knew even a little bit about my identity or experience, he would indeed be suspicious...]

After a moment, Shroud nodded slightly.

"A reasonable approach."

Officer Kujo Aya glanced at Officer Shiraishi.

[With a few words, the tense atmosphere can be resolved, and the topic can be redirected to the right path of building trust and solving problems in an instant...]

[I’m afraid only Shiraishi can do it. 】

[As expected of a perfect clerk. 】

[Not only is he perfect in paperwork and technology research and development, but he is also able to regulate the relationship between team members. 】

【Yes...】

[Instead of cynically doubting, it is better to boldly question and then investigate, and finally draw a conclusion. 】

Then, her eyebrows lowered.

【yes......】

[If Shiraishi had been here at that time, if other people in the Metropolitan Police Department could have raised questions and investigated the problem at that time, instead of talking behind the scenes through gossip, Mizoguchi would not have died. 】

[In exchange, the guy who falsely accused Mizoguchi will be found out at that time, and he will truly plead guilty and be punished. 】

[Unfortunately, there is no if. 】

[Because of this, I became a witch of revenge and came back here. 】

And just as Kujo Aya was secretly recalling her motivation for revenge, Terui Ryu and Shroud on the other side had also moved to the corner of the empty office, and started talking in low voices in the corner.

...

Fengdu Metropolitan Police Department Abnormal Event Investigation Section Office.

corner.

After slowly stopping, Shroud turned around and looked at Ryu Terui. Her eyes were hidden behind sunglasses, and her expression was completely hidden by the mask.

After a moment, Shroud said: "Sure enough, have you come into contact with my past?

"So you're wondering, aren't you?"

Terui Ryuu stared at Shroud, he nodded slightly and replied: "That's right.

"Depending on your answer, I might regard you as an enemy that I have to defeat."

Terui Ryu shows no mercy.

Shroud nodded slightly: "Just ask."

Terui Ryu did not hesitate. He immediately asked Shroud: "Weather memory, was it provided to [him] by you?"

After hearing Ryu Terui's words, Shroud was stunned for a moment. She stood there quietly, then fell into silence and did not answer immediately.

After a moment, Shroud spoke slowly: "I see, you have already come into contact with Isaka Finkuro."

Terui Ryu narrowed his eyes: "Since you answered like this, can I assume that the Weather memory was indeed provided by you?"

Shroud sighed slowly.

Then, she nodded slightly.

After a moment, Shroud explained: "Indeed, as you know, it was me who gave the Weather memory to Isaka Fumirou, prompting him to become a Weather dopant with the power to control the weather.

"And at the same time...

"It was also the Weather adulterer Isaka Fumikuro who destroyed your home and killed your family."

Terui Ryu clenched his fists.

His anger began to boil.

"Why?!"

Terui Ryu gritted his teeth.

The words were squeezed out bit by bit from his teeth accompanied by the creaking of his teeth.

"Is it because you want to create a knight obsessed with revenge to be your sharp blade?!"

Then, Shroud shook his head slightly, she sighed slowly, and then explained: "That's not the case.

"When I provided the Weather memory to Isaka Fumikuruo, I didn't even know you existed.

"I did not provide the Weather memory to Isaka Fumiuro just to create a vengeful knight."

Shroud looked at Terui Ryu: "Frankly speaking, the reason why I will hand over the Weather memory to Isaka Mikuru is similar to the reason why I will hand over the Accel memory to you.

"That's right...

"In Isaka Mikuruo, I also see the possibility of defeating the museum and defeating Sonosaki Ryubei.

"So I gave him the Weather memory.

“I hope he can defeat Sonosaki Ryuhei.

"And after that...

"Something about your family...

"Just an accident."

The next moment, Terui Ryu picked up Shroud's collar.

"Accident?

"Can something like this be easily revealed as an [accident]?"

Shroud, on the other hand, let Terui Ryu hold her collar. She pushed up her sunglasses, and then continued to explain: "No matter what you think...

"That's true.

"The synchronization rate between Mikuru Isaka and the Weather memory is beyond imagination. He fully grasped the full power of the Weather memory almost immediately after getting the Weather memory. And in just an instant, his ambitions were in line with Weather's. The toxins of memory blend perfectly.

“Then a paranoid lunatic was born.

“He was out of my control.

"The death of your family is indeed just one of the many tragedies accidentally caused by the Weather adulterer Isaka Fumiuruo while he was constantly exploring the power of Weather's memory.

"There is no conspiracy behind this."

Then, Shroud added: “After that, I realized that Mikuru Isaka’s out-of-control rampage would bring more sin and pain to this city.

“At that moment, I was really shaken.

“Would it be good to stop taking revenge?

“At that moment, I really thought so.

"So, I started to investigate what Isaka Mikuruo did after he left me.

“I’m trying to heal the trauma and pain that my mistakes have caused this city.

"But at this moment...

"I found you."

Shroud raised her head slightly, she looked at Terui Ryuu, and then continued to add: "Terui Ryuu.

“The fire of revenge burns within you.

“Your body is immune to fear.

"You are an elite police officer, and even this level of hatred could not make you lose control and go berserk.

"You are the perfect Avenger.

"The moment I saw you, my hesitation and wavering disappeared. After contacting you, the revenge burning deep in my heart became strong again.

“Because of [accident], one Avenger’s mistake created another Avenger.

“So, I made a decision.

"According to my original plan, you should form the ultimate W with Philip from Narumi Detective Agency, and then first defeat Isaka Shenhongrou, then defeat Sonosaki Ryubei, and finally kill me, the sinner.

"After that, the truth came out.

“All sins are accounted for.

“But something unexpected happened.

"Another W appears.

"So, I have to hand over Accel to you.

"You already know what happens next."

Looking at Shroud in front of him, Terui Ryuu clenched his fist, wishing he could hit Shroud's face with his fist immediately.

No matter how Shroud defends himself, it is an irrefutable fact that Shroud's actions indirectly led to the tragedy of the Terui family.

Even if there is no conspiracy, it is natural that Terui Ryu hates Shroud.

Terui Ryu raised his fist.

On the other side, Shroud also grasped the melin gun hidden in his pocket and prepared to escape.

Although she did feel sorry for Terui Ryu to a certain extent, for her own revenge, she could not be knocked down by Terui Ryu yet.

The most she can do is let Terui Ryuu punch him once.

But after that, she'll run away.

[Sorry, Terui Ryu. 】

[But, this is my choice. 】

[At this point, I have no way out. 】

However, just when Terui Ryu raised his fist, for some reason, the words of Shotaro Zuo flashed through Terui Ryu's mind.

【Taru, Terui...】