Comprehensive Manga: The Master is not here today.

"...Summon all the [Sons of Sin]?"

After hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's proposal, Sonohara Anri was a little confused and said:

“Um, why…?”

Fujimaru Ritsuka explained:

"Since the Ikebukuro Slasher could be a Sin Song Child, and Anri-san happens to be able to control all of them, I thought I'd just catch them all in one fell swoop."

As long as all the [Children of Sin Song] are eliminated, then no matter who the Ikebukuro Slasher is, the matter will be over, right?

Hearing this, Anri Sonohara understood but was also a little surprised:

"Ms. Ritsuka, do you have a way to destroy the [Child of Sin Song]?"

"of course."

Although her previous attempt to use [Phantom Warhorse's Mane] to purify the opponent had failed, it did not mean that they were helpless.

On the contrary, there are as many ways as one wants to deal with this kind of existence.

This time, Anri Sonohara hesitated for only a moment before nodding and saying:

"If that's the case, I'd like to help."

She had no evidence to prove that she was not the Ikebukuro Slasher, but by doing this, it should be able to clear some of the suspicion on her, right?

Although she felt a little sorry for [Sin Song], she actually felt that it would be better not to let [Children of Sin Song] continue to reproduce.

At the same time, after discussing these things, Anri Sonohara couldn't help but relax a little when she realized that the attitudes of Fujimaru Ritsuka and others were more easy-going than she had imagined.

So next, she couldn't help but ask Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Um, Ms. Ritsuka, what happened between you and Sin Song just now?"

Since then, the sound of the "Sin Song" that had been clamoring incessantly has completely disappeared, and her heart has finally calmed down. However, this kind of quietness makes her feel a little uneasy.

"Well..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched his cheek and smiled awkwardly:

"I saw you seemed to be a little out of control just now, so I wanted to teach it a lesson and make it behave itself, but it seems I went a little too far."

Suddenly, the other party pointed out the problem she was facing just now. Anri Sonohara's cheeks suddenly turned red and she said shyly:

"I'm sorry... and thank you..."

"it's okay."

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and waved his hand, and then he heard Sonohara Anri ask with some concern:

"Um, in other words, is [Sin Song] seriously injured now?"

"Forehead……"

Regarding this question, Fujimaru Ritsuka's tone was also somewhat uncertain:

"I don't think so...right? At least it ran pretty fast when it escaped. Maybe it was just a little frightened?"

She hadn't even started to exert her strength at that time. After all, it was a demon sword with self-awareness, so it shouldn't be that fragile, right?

"Eh?"

On the other hand, Anri Sonohara suspected that there was something wrong with her ears.

Wait, run away?

Scared?

...Is this really the [Sin Song] she knew? Why does it sound different?

Or……

Is Fujimaru Ritsuka such a strong man that even [Sin Song] is afraid of?

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to have thought of something, and said to Sonohara Anri:

"By the way, Anri-san, are you really okay? After all, the demon sword [Sin Song] is quite dangerous, right?"

She was also very curious about how this seemingly shy girl got involved with such a dangerous demon sword.

And it seems that the opponent is not controlled by [Song of Sin].

"This one……"

Anri Sonohara looked hesitant, not knowing how to explain, as if she had something to hide.

Seeing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka said in a half-joking and half-serious tone:

"Don't worry. If you have any hidden reasons or are being coerced by Sin Song, please tell me. It's fine even if you want to destroy it."

Hearing this, the "Sin Song" in Anri Sonohara's body, which had been in a dead silence, finally responded again.

But unlike the love that was expressed wantonly in the past, this time Anri Sonohara could clearly sense the fear that was coming from the other party, and it even seemed that the blade was trembling slightly.

It turns out that [Sin Song] really feels fear...

When she realized this, Anri Sonohara immediately understood that Ritsuka Fujimaru in front of her was definitely not joking.

So without even bothering to lament Sin Song's unusual reaction, she quickly shook her head nervously and said:

"Please, please don't do this!"

"I was not coerced by Sin Song. On the contrary, it is thanks to Sin Song that I have survived until now. It is my benefactor... I am very grateful to it...!"

"And, that, [Sin Song] really loves humans deeply, even though its way of loving is very twisted, but, but..."

"ok, ok, I got it."

Seeing that Sonohara Anri's tone became excited again, her expression tense, and she looked like she might cry at any time, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled helplessly:

"In short, you just don't want Sin Song to be destroyed, right?"

"……Um."

Anri Sonohara nodded vigorously, looking at her carefully, waiting for her answer.

Hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered and fell into thought.

After a while, she looked at Anri Sonohara and said with a smile:

"It's not impossible."

"But can you promise that you will restrain Sin Song and prevent it from harming innocent people at will, and will not abuse this power?"

"I……"

Looking into Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes, Sonohara Anri's attitude gradually changed from hesitant to firm, and finally nodded vigorously:

"……I promise!"

"If I fail to do so, I am willing to bear all the consequences!"

"OK then."

Seeing the girl's firm attitude, Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and agreed without much hesitation.

In addition, although the other party has not yet cleared his suspicion of being the "Ikebukuro Murderer", after this conversation, she believes that the other party should not be the real murderer they are looking for.

In that case, we can only look to Haibara Ai or Celti for clues next, right?

Of course, given the current situation, the clues may not be that important anymore.

On the other side, after receiving a positive answer, Anri Sonohara finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled again.

"correct,"

However, at this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to remember something, and looking at Sonohara Anri who was getting nervous again, he added with a smile:

"It's not allowed to be abused, but it's not allowed to be used at all."

"So if you encounter danger or any unavoidable situation, just take action!"

"If it doesn't work, you can come to us then."

"Ah, yes..."

Anri Sonohara nodded blankly in response, not expecting the other party to say such a thing.

This also made her realize once again that the Fujimaru Ritsuka in front of her seemed to be a gentler person than she had imagined.

Not only did he not make things difficult for her because of the matter of the slashing demon, but he was also willing to give her so much trust...

While speaking, Fujimaru Ritsuka also handed the other party the business card of the agency. Anri Sonohara looked at the words on it with some curiosity and murmured:

"Chaldea Mysterious Office..."

"Well, that's us."

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and nodded in response, then continued:

"In that case, let's talk about the topic again--"

"That is, cleaning up the [Sin Song Child]."

"Yes."

Anri Sonohara sat upright, and out of nowhere she felt a heavy sense of responsibility.

Since Miss Lixiang has given her so much trust, she must not let her down!