His older sister, Miyano Akemi, kept bringing up the topic of romance today.
Miyano Shiho felt rather helpless, subconsciously glancing sideways at the person next to her.
Well, he was indeed handsome.
Seeing this angular profile, her pituitary gland secreted dopamine, causing her breathing to become rapid for a short time, creating the illusion of a "heartbeat." But this brief pleasure was a normal physiological reaction, not something like liking someone.
"That's all for today, see you next month."
"Okay, take care of yourself."
Miyano Shiho got up and said goodbye, following Suzuki Byakuya out of the cafe.
Sister Akemi must have put a lot of effort into getting her out of the organization.
All she could do now was to quickly complete the relevant experimental report on APTX4869.
A while ago, Gin had proposed skipping animal testing and going straight to human trials.
In a vote by many researchers, Miyano Shiho did not object.
Perhaps she, too, was hoping the drug would be completed soon.
Zhengnan leaned against the railing outside the cafe, puffing away, and when he saw the two come out, he threw his cigarette on the ground and stepped on it.
He glanced at his watch and noticed that they were late, but didn't say anything.
As long as the doctor hadn't escaped or been injured, everything else was fine.
Back at the pharmaceutical factory, Miyano Shiho resumed her cold demeanor.
She seemed to have something on her mind as she hurried towards the third laboratory.
Gin had been having a field day recently, killing off traitors and using a lot of APTX4869.
This drug would cause cells to self-destruct, including nerve tissue, bones, muscles, internal organs, etc., achieving decomposition.
Even if a corpse was found and sent for autopsy, it wouldn't be possible to detect the drug's components. It could be called the perfect medicine for murder.
Miyano Shiho walked down the corridor, striding towards the lab.
She needed to confirm the list of users and check the status of each experimental subject.
The doctor's return to the pharmaceutical factory meant that Suzuki Byakuya's work was temporarily over.
He wanted to call out to her, but seeing how hurried Miyano Shiho looked, he simply gave up.
Back in the guardroom, Byakuya couldn't resist Fu Jian's invitation and sat down at the mahjong table for a few rounds.
Around 4:30, a researcher in a white coat came to the guardroom.
"Hey, get someone to go to the third laboratory."
Byakuya glanced at the clock and couldn't help but complain.
It's almost time to get off work, and you're still calling people. It's definitely nothing good.
Seeing that he didn't get up, Fu Jian's eyes twinkled and he said,
"Does the captain know who to call? Just check who's on duty this afternoon and call them directly."
Could it be done like this?
Byakuya, according to the duty roster, called back Yamada, who was patrolling outside.
Everyone was quite averse to the third laboratory. When he heard the order, he looked very embarrassed.
"That...captain, I have a stomachache."
If he had gone frankly, maybe Byakuya would even have accompanied him to give him courage.
But this evasive attitude now was truly infuriating.
"It's not hurting early, it's not hurting late, it only hurts when there's a task? Either go, or leave, you choose."
Yamada bit his lower lip, seemingly struggling with some kind of decision.
The researcher next to him saw this and sneered.
"Just get someone to come and move things, why are you making such a fuss?"
Hearing that it was just a chore, Yamada's heart sank.
"Oh, why didn't you say so earlier, I'll go right away."
The researcher shook his head in exasperation and left with him.
Nearly half an hour later, Yamada returned safe and sound.
As Miyano Shiho said, it seemed that except for the small black room, everything else was normal.
Byakuya went up to him and patted him on the shoulder like a leader caring about a subordinate.
"How are you feeling? No danger?"
Yamada stretched the corner of his mouth, his smile a little stiff.
"No, what kind of danger could there be in moving things?"
"Okay, then it's time to get off work!"
...
Nine to five, weekends off, a security captain with a monthly salary of 900,000 yen.
You couldn't find another job with such high pay and such leisure in Mifa City, or even the entire Tokyo Metropolis.
Byakuya said goodbye to his subordinates and headed west after leaving.
The pharmaceutical factory was on the edge of the downtown area, only about a ten-minute walk from his home.
Now that he had a little money, he was too lazy to buy groceries and cook.
He walked into an elegantly decorated sushi restaurant to solve the problem of dinner.
Just as the dishes were being served, Byakuya's phone rang.
He pulled out his phone and saw the caller ID, his cousin's number.
"Hey?"
"Cousin, are you free this weekend?"
"Um...first tell me what's going on, then I'll decide if I'm free."
Suzuki Sonoko was a little dumbfounded by this response.
"It's like this, Byakuya-san. I'll be going to the outskirts of Mifa City on the weekend to attend a magic lover's gathering. Could you come with me?"
To be honest, Byakuya didn't have much preference for magic, he was the type who could go or not go.
However, one thing made him very concerned.
"That...isn't Kudo Shinichi there?"
Suzuki Sonoko knew that the two might not get along well and understood immediately.
"Haha, don't worry, he hasn't shown up lately, it seems like he's secretly investigating some murder case."
"Hmm, have the butler pick me up downstairs then."
"Sorry, Byakuya-san, the butler has been called away by my father, you need to meet at a designated place."
"Okay, time, location?"
"Saturday morning, nine o'clock, downstairs from the Mori Detective Agency."
After hanging up the phone, Byakuya picked up a plate of revolving sushi.
The TV in the upper right corner was broadcasting news about Kaito Kid.
"The visit of the Princess of Shabu Lina to Mifa City has come to a successful conclusion. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the police, they successfully prevented Kaito Kid from stealing..."
The TV screen changed, showing Nakamori Inspector boasting to the camera.
"Kid, listen up. If you dare come again next time, I will definitely arrest you!"
Kaito Kid?
This protector of Mifa City had been appearing on TV a lot lately.
Suzuki Byakuya, in his spare time, had taken the initiative to learn about this person.
It is said that he can change his clothes in one second, transform into anyone, and even disappear suddenly.
At first glance, it doesn't sound like magic anymore, but magic.
Considering the current state of the world, even karate can break a dagger.
It's not entirely unacceptable for magic to exist.
Tsk, if only there was...
This ability that doesn't obey the laws of science must be within the scope of the system mall.
If I learn it, it might improve my self-defense skills a lot.
After finishing the sushi, Suzuki Byakuya paid the bill and left, entering a luxurious wine cellar.
He spent 40,000 yen on a bottle of high-end red wine from Bordeaux.
Work is for making money, and making money is for enjoyment.
Byakuya returned home and took a shower first.
Then he sat on a lounge chair on the balcony, holding a goblet filled with red wine in one hand, looking up at the full moon in the night sky.
He gently swayed the glass, sniffing the fruity aroma of the wine, instantly feeling like an upper-class person!
The warm liquid slid down his throat, gradually getting to his head.
But he saw that the red lights and green lights of the city suddenly lost power, instantly losing their glamorous appearance.
A strange red, visible to the naked eye, spread out in all directions.
Huh?