The Demon's Menu

Chapter 1012: It’s quite sudden (2)

But she really did think of her original dream because of such words.

So, she was grateful to Cherry’s grandfather.

And this time, too, was to express gratitude.

"Is that so?"

Cherry’s grandfather scratched his bald head, smiling as he received the pudding, no different from any ordinary elderly man receiving a thankful gift by the roadside.

All just as happy.

"To think that someone would remember their initial dream because of granddad?"

Cherry looked surprised.

"Of course, Granddad back then..."

"Was very strong!"

"Could knock down a monster with a single punch!"

Cherry didn’t wait for her grandfather to finish and continued.

Cherry’s grandfather, on the other hand, smiled again.

"Yes, Cherry remembers very clearly."

After proudly praising his granddaughter with a smile, Cherry’s grandfather turned around, and in a serious tone, said to Hui Lijing: "Thank you for your pudding, if you ever run into trouble in the future, come and find me — I can still handle some small matters for you."

Facing the old man’s words, Hui Lijing smiled and gave a bow.

Of course, she didn’t take it seriously.

But she felt the old man’s kindness.

Such kindness was enough.

"Thank you."

Hui Lijing thanked him once more.

Watching Cherry and her grandfather leave.

Dingling!

The sound of the wind chime rang out front once again.

Ryosuke and Urashima rushed in with the wind.

Upon seeing Hui Lijing’s astonished face, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"What’s wrong?"

Hui Lijing was taken aback.

"Hui Lijing, it’s so good that you’re safe!"

"Yan Ben, that bastard, has escaped!"

Urashima spoke rapidly.

"Yan Ben?"

Hui Lijing frowned.

"The one who just poisoned the big eater contest organizer at ’Gourmet Number One’, the murderer, in just a moment..."

"Do you have a quiet private room here?"

"Where’s Jason?"

Ryosuke interrupted Urashima.

"There is one."

"Jason is upstairs, do you need me to call him?"

Hui Lijing asked.

"Trouble you."

Ryosuke said apologetically.

...

About two minutes later, Jason sat down in a private room of Polar Bear Café.

It was a small room decorated consistently with the main hall, exuding a refined and slightly cozy atmosphere, with a round table and a circular sofa built around it.

A wooden chandelier hung from the ceiling.

An aromatherapy candle was lit on the table.

A light scent of sandalwood and grass wafted through the air with the smoke.

"This is... my sister’s custom scent, very popular with young people."

Hui Lijing said so.

"I can feel it."

"This place is really suitable for young people to come to."

"Especially for boys and girls after school."

Ryosuke spoke while reaching into his pocket, then he frowned.

"Urashima, go buy me a pack of cigarettes."

Ryosuke ordered.

"Yes, Chief Ryosuke."

The young Urashima immediately headed outside.

Jason gave Hui Lijing a nod.

She understood and also left the private room.

"Those bastards did it again!"

"Disregard for the law!"

"They’ve released a ’criminal’ once more!"

With only Jason and himself left, the middle-aged detective couldn’t hide his anger anymore.

His eyes were red with rage, and he growled, clenching his fists even tighter.

Jason remained silent.

He understood very well where Ryosuke’s anger came from.

Aside from his inherent abhorrence of such behavior, it was also because Ryosuke considered himself an agent of ’Investigation Section Zero,’ and he thought that the hidden forces behind the scenes would be more restrained.

But as it turned out, they hadn’t acted that way.

In fact, they had moved forward without a moment’s hesitation.

This was undoubtedly a slap in Ryosuke’s face.

Which made Ryosuke all the more furious.

It wasn’t a fury born out of incompetence!

Because this incident also made Ryosuke sober up instantly.

He still had a long way to go!

It was this gap that allowed those behind-the-scenes forces to act with impunity.

"I need you to do me a favor."

Ryosuke finally spoke.

"Tell me."

Having had previous interactions, Jason did not refuse but spoke directly.

"Tonight, I need to

Someone else had arrived.