novelraw Chapter 64 Part-time job
Chapter 64 Part-time job
Everything in Shinsekai is very convenient, this is Nakaya's summary after living in Yokohama for two months.There are cars for travel, telephones for communication, electricity and natural gas in life, all of which are created by 'technology'.
Through the relationship found by Oda Sakunosuke, Chu also successfully put the Akutagawa brothers and sisters into the school-the school here, because it can be said that there is no foundation, and both brothers and sisters have to start from the first grade of elementary school.
However, due to long-term homelessness and malnutrition, their size is not particularly conspicuous among elementary school students, and they barely blend in.
Gin was obedient and obedient. Akutagawa Ryunosuke was very unhappy at first, thinking that he didn't need to go to school, he had to work to make money.Then he was confused by a series of questions from Zhong Ye, and was sent to the school smoothly.
During the period, Zhong Ye and Mandrill also went back to Lei Ti Street many times to look for clues to go back, but each time they found nothing.Only two months have passed, this time is nothing to them, so the two of them are not in a hurry, but they have fixed the frequency of going every three days.
Naturally, the income cannot be exchanged entirely by Mo La, after all, they don't have much left.So, the two brothers started to learn to do odd jobs.
"It's an area I haven't touched before." Raising his hand to press the blue cap on his head, Mandrill said.He's standing behind the counter—it's a 24-hour convenience store.
Mandrill found this job by himself, but Lu Lu took a second look and was pulled in for an interview.The shop owner seemed to be in a hurry to find the cashier, without asking about Mandrill's age and status. After confirming that he could do the job, he quickly settled the offer and gave him a month's salary in advance.
He has learned to use a calculator and a code scanner.It's just... Mandrill opened his hand and looked at it. Although he usually wears gloves, his fingertips are inevitably left with thin calluses due to the weapon.
These hands, which are good at killing skills, can do such a simple thing.
On the other side, he changed into a three-piece suit that would only be worn on formal occasions in this world, and Zhong also knocked on the door of the room with the nameplate of the Armed Detective Agency.
The door opened with a click.
The blond young man pushed his eyes on the bridge of his nose and saw the person who knocked on the door clearly: "Who are you?"
Zhong Ye smiled: "Hello, I saw the recruitment post you posted downstairs, and I came to apply for a part-time job."
Doppo Kunikida, a full-time employee of the Armed Detective Agency, was lost in thought... Although the Chufa boy in front of him was wearing a smoke-colored vest and black suit jacket and trousers, he looked like an elite attire.
However, it can't stand that he is less than 1.6 meters tall, and that face that can't hide his youthful aura.
He tried to tactfully refuse: "Well...Although students are also accepted as part-time jobs, at least high school students are required."
Zhong Ye: ...
Sometimes I feel that the growth period of the Demon God is really long.How many years will it take him to be like his father, tall and majestic?
"Although I look a little young, I am indeed an adult." Judging by the age of a human being, he is a grandfather of countless generations.Zhong also explained seriously, facing the distrustful gaze of the blond young man, he looked back calmly.
After hundreds of years of precipitation, it is something that cannot be disguised no matter what.
The blue eyes, like the ocean or the sky, are calm and stable, watching Kunikida Doppo quietly.The young man obviously felt that it was impossible, but he believed his statement in his heart.He hesitated to get out of the way: "...Then you come in first, but you have to go through an interview."
It just so happened that Mr. Ranpo was in the club today, so he must be able to tell if this young man is lying.
Before entering the Armed Detective Agency, Nakaya went to the business next door to inquire, and after confirming that the shop that was recruiting for skilled assistants had a legal business license, he decided to apply for the job.
After all, the contract is very important. If a store doesn't even have the most basic contract, it must not be a suitable job choice.
When necessary, relevant departments are also required to report.
So after a while, two teenagers whose ages could not be distinguished from the appearance sat on both sides of the table facing each other.Kunikida Doppo skillfully removed the messy snack bags on the table, and then brought two cups of hot milk.
"Mr. Ranbu, this is Zhong Xiao who came to apply for the job. Zhong Xiao, this is—"
"Edogawa Ranpo, just call me Ranpo." The smiling boy opened his eyes, which were a pair of crystal-like emerald eyes.
When he squinted his eyes, he nestled on the comfortable office chair like a lazy, boneless cat. After opening his eyes, he became more sharp and sat up straight.
In terms of momentum, it seems like a completely changed person.
When Zhong also saw his eyes, he felt a little fond. Although the color was slightly different, the same pureness reminded him of Wendy. "Hello, Luanbu. You can call me Zhong Xiao too."
'It's amazing that two traces of youth and elder can be seen on one person at the same time. Edogawa Ranpo observed the young man who called himself Zhong Xiao, and the other party looked at him with friendly eyes. It should be that there are relatives or friends who are similar to him.Calluses on hands, cold weapons, swords, like the president, extra points.
You have a wonderful cooking aroma on your body, are you good at food?Add points.
The corner of the paper protruding from the pocket is probably a publicity report from a nearby elementary school. There are younger brothers or younger sisters in the family—or both.I came here to find a part-time job because of the short distance, and I take good care of my younger siblings, which is a bonus.
After a while, Edogawa Ranpo smiled and narrowed his eyes again, and happily shouted: "Alright Zhong Xiao, your interview has passed~"
"So fast?!" Kunikida Doppo was shocked.Is it really all right, Mr. Ranpo?Although Kunikida Doppo really trusts Mr. Ranpo, isn't this the stage of mutual introduction?Is the interview over?
It felt like less than a minute had passed——Facing Ranpo Kamiedogawa's smiling face, he wisely swallowed all his doubts.Since Mr. Ranpo approves, it must be fine...
"For the contract, please come with me, Zhong Xiao." Kunikida Doppo took Chuya to another smaller office to sign a part-time contract.As the demon god of the country of contracts, Chuya is proficient in the pros and cons of the contract under the influence of the family elders around him, as well as many people of all kinds he has come into contact with.
He carefully read the terms and conditions, and after confirming that there were no verbal loopholes and the price was fair, he solemnly signed his name.
"Then, the contract is completed. After that, please rest assured to arrange work for me, and I will do it well."
Kunikida Doppo looked at the powerful signature, it was written in Chinese characters, and every stroke was calm and powerful, it couldn't be mastered overnight.From the character of the word, he felt that Zhong Xiao was indeed not the same as his appearance, he was a young man who looked underage, contrary to his appearance, he might be very mature and reliable.
"After that, I'll be a colleague. Let's get to know each other again. My name is Kunikida Doppo, and it's fine to call me Kunikida." The blond young man held out his hand to Zhongya.
Zhong Ye held his hand, "Zhong Xiao, my last name is Zhong Xiao, just call me Zhong Xiao."
So Zhongye's part-time job was decided.
**
The owner of a small restaurant not far away and his five children often come to buy food. They always come in happily after school, waving change, and then go straight to the snack shelf area.
There are also some people in black suits with bloody breath. Their cars pass by the door of the store, and they often come down to buy something.According to Mandrill's observation, the cars of these people all came out of the five eye-catching black buildings a little further away.
"Brother Mandrill, don't you go to school?" Bewitched by the face of the cashier boy from the first day, Saku Le always enjoys talking to Mandrill when paying the bill. "Would you feel bored working here every day?"
"...I'm already past the age of school." Mandrill said softly while paying the bill.He glanced behind Saki Le - she was the only one shopping today, and her four brothers were not here.
The convenience store was some distance away from her home, although it wasn't that long...but the human cub in front of him had to stand on his toes even to put things down on the checkout counter.
"That's it!" Saku Le still couldn't tell the difference, in her opinion Brother Mandrill was very good-looking, so what he said must be true. "It's amazing. If I can grow up, I can work part-time like Brother Mandrill."
It is not too much to say that it is Xiaodouding, the little girl said longingly.
Mandrill came out and stooped to put the lollipops she picked, a bag of biscuits, and the change into her small schoolbag. "It'll grow up, be patient. Go back."
"Thank you Brother Mandrill!" Saku Le smiled sweetly at him, "Then I'm going home~"
Mandrill did not immediately go back behind the cashier counter, but stood at the door, watching the figure of the little girl bouncing along the edge of the road and running towards home.
There was no danger until her figure disappeared at the door of the small restaurant.Mandrill blinked, turned around and prepared to wait for the next guest to come.
He doesn't think such a job is boring or overqualified, but thinks it is a rare leisure time.Moreover, to a certain extent, this is just a long trip with Zhong Xiao.
There was the sound of a car passing by quickly outside, but Mandrill didn't pay attention to it.
But after a while, the wind brought a loud bang, and the scream of Sakuru who had just left, was full of fear - bang!
Mandrill broke through the door directly, and behind him was the trembling sliding door that was pushed open vigorously.With a clear goal, he galloped towards the small restaurant, and within a few breaths he had already arrived close.
A van similar to that supplied by the supermarket was parked at the door. The door was wide open, but there was no one inside.Mandrill glanced at it, and the curtain in front of him was pushed open, and a man in a gray cloak came out with the unconscious Saki Le in his hand.Behind him, several people followed closely.
"The rest of the kids are upstairs." Someone was talking.
Then they saw a boy standing at the door, dressed as a convenient employee.The pitch-black muzzle was raised, and the opponent pulled the trigger without the slightest hesitation.
boom!
The bullet broke through the air and pointed directly at the boy's forehead.There is no doubt that no one can dodge the bullet at such a short distance, and the shooter can already imagine the horror of the opponent's head being smashed-but what does it matter?His face is expressionless.
As a user of the wind element, not to mention that Mandrill has been blessed by a certain wind god, the wind has no secrets for him, but it is also a help, even now that his power is sealed.
Mandrill turned slightly sideways, avoiding the dangerous thing.Then he rubbed his body and approached the crowd, with his five fingers slightly spread, and his sharp claws stretched out, revealing Yasha's ferocious side after a long absence.
"what?!"
"Stop him!!" "It's too fast—uh!"
The strong wind hit violently, and under Mandrill's claws, all resistance was like paper.When he stopped holding Sakile with one hand, all the cloaked people fell down, leaving horrible wounds on their bodies, bleeding profusely, and Mandrill struck mercilessly—but one life was spared.
After confirming that these people would not be able to wake up temporarily after passing out, and would be unable to move due to excessive blood loss when they woke up, Mandrill walked into the restaurant.There was chaos inside, and the boss who was always smiling was lying on the ground unconsciously, his body was smudged bright red—he was still alive, he judged.
Mandrill took out his phone with one hand and called 120.He hung up after explaining the address where medical treatment was needed, then squatted down, and turned the boss over.
"Uh..." The boss groaned in pain.Without affecting Mandrill's movements, holding a person, he also quickly tore off the red-stained white shirt worn by the boss with one hand, and then used it to wipe off the fuzzy blood on his chest, revealing a circle shaped wound.
But soon, the wound was blurred by the gushing blood again.
Fingertips regain human roundness.Mandrill recalled the medical techniques he had seen, and pressed a little harder on the corresponding acupuncture points.After a few seconds, no new blood gushed out from the wound.
That way, you can wait until the doctor arrives.
Things like mobile phones are really convenient.
Mandrill thought.
At this time, there was a rustling sound outside.He looked back and saw that four children who were missing today neatly came in from the door, with their eyes closed, and their faces looked deathly as if at home.
"Sakura, we are here to save you!!"
Mandrill stood up, helpless.If he wasn't there, it's not here to save people, it's simply door-to-door delivery. "It's alright, Kosuke, Katsumi, Shinji, Yuu."
Although his attitude towards the children is usually mediocre, in fact, Mandrill has long remembered these children who often visit and greet him politely and warmly every time.
"Huh?!" The oldest Xingsuke and Katsumi opened their eyes first. "Brother Mandrill!?"
There is no dangerous enemy in front of him, only the elder brother of the convenience store who easily catches a box of heavy objects falling from a high place and lifts the weight with ease!
The children reacted quickly and all ran over.
"Brother Mandrill, Saki, is she alright?"
"It's just a coma, it's okay."
"Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much blood, won't he die..."
"I've already called an ambulance, and the boss is fine. But... don't lie on him, or something may happen." As for the numbers of the ambulance and the police car, Mandrill was popularized when he got the phone.But this was the first time he used it. After recalling it, he called the police station again.
Just in time, looking at how mortals in this world deal with it, maybe there is something worth learning.
"Hey!" Xingsuke was shocked and hurried away from the boss.
After waiting for a while, the siren of the ambulance approached quickly.
Considering that the boss was seriously injured, the children had no adult care.Mandrill only thought for a moment, then called the owner of the convenience store and asked for leave.
When the medical staff carried the boss into the car, they took the time to close the door and followed them to the hospital.
**
So when Oda Sakunosuke got the news, when he looked urgently, he only saw the cordon around the scene, and a group of cloaked men with bandages and shackles lying on a medical stretcher.
"The owner of this store was shot and has been taken to the hospital. Oh, kids, five kids are in the car with an older kid."
After learning that no one died, Oda Sakunosuke finally let go of his heart...
Osamu Dazai, who was a step behind him, also rushed over with his people, seeing the scene in front of him, he raised his eyebrows slightly.In any case, this incident has a major relationship with the port Mafia, he put on an emotionless smile, and easily intercepted the prisoner who was about to be sent to the hospital.
After a while, both the police car and the ambulance had to leave.
Port Mafia said that they will be responsible for this matter... No matter how unwilling, Yokohama is such a special place.
The city was divided into three and governed by the three forces.There are some things that cannot be interfered with.
"Okay Odasaku, since the children are fine, leave it to me~ You go to the hospital to see them first~" As for the other older child, Osamu Dazai thought, let him wait and see~
"Then I'll trouble you, Dazai." Oda Sakunosuke didn't refuse, "I'm going first."
His current mood is very complicated. After all, he guessed from the faint clues... The children's residence is very likely revealed by the leader above...
Perhaps, he is really not suitable to work in port Mafia.
It didn't matter when he was alone, but now he has a weakness.And that leader is obviously a person whose interests come first. Mafia's fights won't hurt the family, it's the rule of the world.But the leader, he doesn't care about these...
After this time, find a way to get out.
On the way to the hospital, Oda Sakunosuke thought.