Ranpo found an empty table and sat down, then waved to the waitress: "Here, two chocolate cake rolls."

"Okay." The waitress smiled and nodded, then walked into the kitchen.

This cafe downstairs from the detective agency doesn't usually have many customers, and is usually frequented by members of the detective agency and their guests.

After the waitress left temporarily, Haruka and Ranpo were the only ones left in the cafe.

Haruka sat down opposite Ranpo and observed the interior decoration of the cafe with boredom.

"You're back early." Ranpo started the conversation first: "You're really tyrannical enough to change the world at will."

Ranpo felt that the guy in front of him was much more willful than him, and he didn't even say hello to him when he came back.

He opened his eyes and stared at Qinghe for a long while before he snorted proudly: "You should be thankful that the person in front of you is the world's most powerful detective."

Otherwise, if it was someone else, they would have forgotten her completely, and there would be no way they could complete her commission based on any clues.

"Of course, I have always trusted Ranpo."

Qinghe smiled and said something to comfort him: "Ranpo is a super detective who can see through all the truth. Only you can help me."

Ranpo tucked his legs into the chair like a big cat being stroked. He narrowed his eyes happily and said, "It's good that you know."

"But Odasaku is now a member of the detective agency. You can't take him away."

The reason why Ranpo invited Odasaku was because of Haruwa's recommendation. Although he was rejected once, the second time went much more smoothly.

Qinghe has no shortage of followers, and she has always had a laissez-faire attitude towards her dependents.

She spread her hands and said indifferently: "Well, it's all right."

Ranpo thought of something interesting. He leaned over the table, resting his chin on his hand, and said meaningfully, "Then do you want to take away the other 'things' you left behind?"

Qinghe remained calm, pretending to think seriously before answering:

"That pot of lily of the valley? I don't need it. I already have a large patch of it. It would be more appropriate to leave it in the Detective Society."

Everything has its own place where it is more suitable, and each has its own function and is put to the best use.

"Oh no, no more." Ranpo laughed with an ambiguous tone.

The waitress came over with a tray and put the cake roll down: "Enjoy your meal~"

Seeing the dessert, Ranpo immediately dropped other topics.

He happily enjoyed the cake roll and complained to Qinghe: "Don't I say that your subordinates opened a cafe without preparing desserts. It's a big failure!"

Although those customers didn't seem to go there for the menu.

"I've been learning a new recipe recently. After all, it's an old creature, so it's normal for it to be a little out of touch with modern society."

Every time the swordsmen make a successful new product, they will invite Qinghe to taste it.

But then they added their own creativity to it, and the food started to become more and more outrageous.

Cilantro lemon milkshake, spicy chili mango lasagna, tomato strawberry banana pie...

So Haruka slipped out and left Izuna to enjoy it alone.

Ranpo paused while eating, and told Haruka sternly, "You must reject those creative ideas that need to be banned by the food industry."

"Okay, okay." Qinghe felt that it was still somewhat interesting, especially watching others eat.

By the time the two of them finished their cake rolls, it was time for Haruka to leave.

She had just reached the door of the coffee shop when Ranpo's voice came from behind her again: "You will win, right?"

Qinghe clicked his tongue lightly and answered ambiguously: "Who knows, maybe?"

Although the current situation is still within her plan, who can guarantee that the other party has no hidden cards?

"No maybes! You have to win, understand?" Ranpo was dissatisfied: "At least guarantee the safety of us mortals."

"Yes~~" Qinghe is not good at making promises to others, but she can promise this: "I will definitely promise."

I almost forgot, there is one more thing.

"My name is Qinghe now. Let me introduce myself again."

Ranpo raised his hand and waved it casually, indicating that he understood.

Qinghe walked out of the cafe and was thinking about whether to go to the mall to buy snacks first or go back.

A tall figure standing on the side of the road caught her attention.

"Oh, I'm worried about not having any help." Dazai came over with a smile.

Without Kunikida's obstruction, Dazai became much more obedient.

He stood about two meters away from Qinghe and asked her for help without any hesitation: "Miss, can you accompany me to pick up a few people?"

Dazai pretended to be distressed and sighed softly, but his eyes remained calm, as if he was sure that Qinghe would not reject him.

"I'm going alone, I really don't have the time to spare."

He took another small step forward and bowed slightly: "As a thank you, let me treat you to dinner, okay?"

Qinghe looked at him for a while before slowly nodding: "No need for dinner, let's go."

Dazai felt as expected.

Whether it was a request that was accepted or a dinner invitation that was rejected, it was all the same as Dazai expected.

Dazai walked slowly, even leisurely, and he didn't look like he was going to do anything important.

"We've met three times. Let's get to know each other formally. I'm Dazai Osamu. You can call me Dazai, miss."

Qinghe also gave his name: "Qinghe."

After hearing this, Dazai glanced at her subconsciously. Haruka... is it a pseudonym? Or a code name?

He looked at the surrounding streets and casually mentioned, "Yokohama has developed quite fast in recent years, and several familiar dessert shops have moved away."

"Otherwise, I would like to invite Xiaoqinghe to try it. The mango mousse in that restaurant is especially delicious."

Haruka perfunctorily echoed Dazai's words: "That's really a pity."

Although Dazai had some guesses, he hadn't found anything wrong yet. Her reactions and behaviors were normal.

Having gained nothing, he could only keep his exploration hidden.

The surroundings gradually became more remote, and there were few pedestrians on the road.

There were sounds of fighting coming from the alley ahead, and it seemed like a gunfight was going on.

Dazai glanced inside secretly, and in the alley, Nakajima Atsushi was shooting at a young man in a long black coat with a machine gun.

"It seems that it is not yet time for me to make an appearance." Dazai withdrew his gaze and returned to his hiding place.

He began to probe again: "Have you ever seen such a scene, Xiaoqing? The man in the black coat is a very dangerous person."

"The vicious dog of the Port Mafia, a psychic who specializes in killing, Akutagawa Ryunosuke."

Dazai finished his introductions, observing Haruka's micro-expressions calmly.

If his guess was correct, Haruka definitely knew Akutagawa Ryunosuke given that identity.

Qinghe's answer was still normal and logical: "I've seen the wanted poster. He should be a very difficult guy."

The battle in the alley has reached a fever pitch.

Nakajima Atsushi's special ability was activated when he had an emotional breakdown.

His special ability, Moonbeast, allows him to transform into a white tiger, greatly increasing his attack power and recovery ability, and his claws can also tear apart special abilities.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a minion of the Port Mafia, has the supernatural power of Rashomon, which allows him to transform his coat into a terrifying beast that devours everything.

Seeing that the two of them were fighting more and more fiercely, Dazai finally started to move his feet.

"Xiaoqinghe, hide well. I have to go to work."

After saying that, Dazai took two or three steps and appeared between the two people who were fighting: "You two, the fight ends here."

Under the effect of No Longer Human, the white tiger turned back into a human, and the fierce beast turned back into the hem of his coat.

Dazai turned his back to Akutagawa Ryunosuke and squatted beside the unconscious Nakajima Atsushi: "Moshimoshi, Atsushi~, wake up, I don't want to hug two people."

Akutagawa Ryunosuke's subordinate Higuchi Ichiyo wanted to attack Dazai, but was stopped by Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

Akutagawa's face turned pale. He covered his mouth and coughed softly: "Cough, cough, cough. Stop it, Higuchi. Mr. Dazai has shown up. We have no chance of winning."

"W-what?" Higuchi Ichiyo was a little doubtful of his ears.

She didn't think that the frivolous man from the detective agency would be a match for Akutagawa, so why would Akutagawa give in?

"Mr. Dazai, we will let you go this time, but the Hong Kong gang must catch the human tiger." Akutagawa said harshly.

"Hmm? Are you going to declare war on the Armed Detective Agency?"

Dazai stood up and turned to Akutagawa. He smiled confidently, "Then just give it a try if you can do it."

Higuchi Ichiyo has been unhappy for a long time, and she has something to say:

"It's just a detective agency! We, the Hong Kong gangsters, control the darkness of this city, rooted in politics and economy, and you..."

"It's okay, Higuchi." Akutagawa coughed a few more times and looked at Dazai with a complicated expression: "He knows these things better than you."

"Former Port Mafia, one of the five top executives under the leader, Mr. Dazai, right?"

Almost half of the credit for Hong Kong triads’ current status can be attributed to Dazai.

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