The Demon’s Menu

Vol 4 Chapter 4: Familiar city, stranger

From the office of "Mask X Machete X Meat", as long as you walk down the metal stairs, you can see the second-hand electrical appliance shop across the road.

　　 ‘Rock Electric’.

The 　　 signboard looks like a light box, with a white background and black characters.

　　 The corners are already broken, but they are still usable, and the boss has not replaced them.

　　 There are old washing machines and televisions on both sides of the store entrance, which are placed together with the dilapidated signboard, without any sense of abruptness.

　　 The boss is an elderly man, sitting sideways in a chair in the shop, watching the TV set in front of the door.

　　 TV is that very old color TV, with its own antenna, the screen is raised, and the picture is full of snowflakes, but the old man watched it with gusto, patted his legs, slurped, and watched the thighs on the TV.

　　 "Jason, good afternoon."

"do you need anything?"

　　 The old man greeted Jason with a natural and warm expression.

　　Acquaintance?

　　 Jason frowned secretly.

　　 What he is most worried about now is meeting acquaintances.

　　 He didn't have any memory about himself, so he could only choose to nod vaguely.

　　 "I need a TV."

　　 Jason said so.

　　 "TV?"

　　 "Of course there is! Single you, even if you want to get rid of loneliness, you should have got one long ago!"

　　 "What do you think of this station?"

　　 The boss pointed to the TV he was watching, and said with a smile: "I received it a week ago, very good, with its own antenna, you can watch five TV stations stably, and..."

　　 said, the boss lowered his voice.

　　 "It matches your profession very well!"

"Ok?"

　　 Jason looked at the mysterious boss who came close to him in surprise.

　　 "Its former owner said that a well will appear inexplicably on this TV, and a woman with long white hair will appear from the well, and then, little by little, will come out of the TV."

　　 The owner of the electrical appliance shop lowered his voice, pretending to be gloomy.

　　 While talking, the owner of the electrical appliance shop took a pose with his hands on his chest, floating up and down, and continued to whisper in his mouth: "I hate, I hate."

　　 Jason shrugged his nose.

　　 There is no taste of any food.

　　 Therefore, Jason became expressionless when he looked at the mysterious and gloomy electric appliance owner.

　　 It is definitely not a pleasant thing to be stared at by a strong man with a height of 2 meters + and a rough face.

　　The same goes for the owner of an electrical appliance store.

　　 Soon, the boss laughed dryly under Jason's gaze.

　　 "I also heard what the previous guest said."

　　 The other party explained.

　　 "Where is that guest?"

　　 Jason asked while checking the TV in front of him.

　　Although for Jason, this kind of TV is really an antique, but it is not easy to learn how to adjust the channel, after all, the rotary button above has already indicated everything.

"do not know."

　　 "Speaking of which, it seems that the other party is not in the Silver-11 block."

　　 "I have never seen him before."

　　 "Follow him, anyway, the procedures are complete, and the invoice from the department store, there must be no problem with the source of the TV."

　　 The appliance owner thought about it, but quickly shook his head.

"Rich?"

　　 asked Jason, who had checked.

　　 "200."

　　 The electric appliance boss quoted a price.

　　 "100."

　　 Jason returned a price.

　　 Suddenly, the appliance owner jumped up from his chair.

　　 That sensitive reaction is not what an old man with a white beard should have.

"How can you do this?"

　　 "Where is there a bargaining, cut in half...wait!"

　　 "Don't go!"

　　 Jason ignored the boss's yelling at all, turned around and left.

　　 "120!"

　　 "At least 120!"

　　 "I accepted it at 110!"

　　 The appliance boss stopped Jason and explained directly.

　　 Jason stopped, looked into the shop, and finally stopped on a radio.

　　 "120 is OK, it's used as a starter."

　　 Jason pointed to the radio with good sound quality that was broadcasting news.

　　 "No! Absolutely not!"

　　 "I can't...we can talk."

　　 "Really, I can talk about it!"

　　 Seeing Jason who was leaving again, the boss once again blocked him.

　　 In the end, Jason got a second-hand TV and a second-hand radio for 125.

　　 should be a price stuck in the heart of the appliance owner.

　　 Jason judges his price by listening to the heartbeat of the electrical appliance owner eight times the perception of ordinary people.

　　 Looking at the back of Jason holding up the TV and radio, the appliance owner shook his head.

　　 is obviously five big and three thick, why do you bargain so much?

　　 Shouldn’t he just make a fortune without counter-offering?

　　 Just as the appliance owner was thinking about it, he suddenly saw two figures. Suddenly, the appliance owner shrank his head and hid in the shop.

　　Urashima walked quickly behind the senior, chief Ryosuke.

　　 Seeing the man in front of him walking quickly, Urashima couldn't help sighing.

　　 As a senior, this man is not qualified, and he hasn't learned anything yet.

　　As a chief, this man is even more unqualified. Everything is solitary, and he has not mobilized his due strength at all.

　　 is like this case.

　　 That well-known supervisor, Ichiro Aijo was murdered.

　　 And, the head is gone.

　　 According to the investigation, the last person the other party saw was a man named Jason.

　　 The other party lives in Silver-11-101 and has an exorcism office called "Mask X Machete X Meat".

　　According to the process, he would come here to inquire and make transcripts for this man named Jason, instead of coming by Ryosuke, who is a manager.

　　 Can face Ryosuke, who is a manager, how could he refuse an ordinary inspection?

　　 Hope that there will be no major disturbances.

　　Urashima couldn't help praying when he thought of what his chief had done.

　　 However, everything is still a bit unexpected.

　　 Ryosuke stopped two meters away from Jason.

　　Dangerous guy!

　　 Ryosuke shuddered in his heart when he saw Jason.

　　 That is the feeling that he will only appear when facing a very small number of people.

　　 But among those very few people, no one can give him the same strong feeling as he is now.

　　 How many people did this guy kill?

　　 Ten?

　　 Twenty?

　　 Ryosuke thought, and placed his hand on his waist subconsciously.

　　 That's where the gun was shot.

　　 However, Ryosuke did not pull out the gun.

　　 He knew very well that once he drew his gun, facing a guy like Jason, he would really never die.

　　 And him?

　　 was not sure to face Jason.

　　 Even with a gun in his hand.

　　 Thinking of this, Ryosuke put down his hand.

　　 Since it is useless, then stop doing useless work.

　　 Holding a stick to deter a tiger can only provoke the tiger.

　　 Thinking of this, Ryosuke said directly.

　　 "I am the detective Ryosuke. I hope we can talk about the murder of Aicheng Ichiro."

　　 Ryosuke kept staring at Jason's eyes when he said this.

　　 However, what made Ryosuke frowned, Jason's eyes were very calm, without any waves.

　　 was neither surprised nor panicked.

　　 is very plain.

　　 It seems that everything is irrelevant.

　　 and everything seems to have been expected.

　　 In fact, that's it.

　　Who would believe the scum oath?

　　 Others may be willing to believe.

　　 Can Jason?

　　 will never believe it.

　　 For Jason, if the scum's oath can be believed, there will be no lightning and thunder for no reason.

　　 Your oath, I'm going to get in the rain?

　　Jason would not be such an innocent honest person.

　　 As for the death of Aijo Ichiro?

　　 Jason can guess that it should be the girl in the tea bowl.

　　 After eating at him, the various subconscious manifestations of the other party can't settle the matter.

"what do you know?"

　　 Ryosuke stared at Jason and asked.

"do not know anything."

　　 "I have been here before."

　　 "If you don't believe me, you can ask."

　　 Jason answered.

　　 Ryosuke cast a wink at Urashima, and the young detective immediately got into action.

　　 During this period, Jason and Ryosuke did not stand on the side of the road.

　　 The two went to the downstairs of the "Mask X Machete X Meat" office, the White Bear Cafe.

　　 "What do you want to drink, I will treat you."

　　 Ryosuke said.

　　 Suddenly, Jason took another look at the middle-aged policeman.

Short hair, thin face, stiff, as if he had been injured, making his face look very vicious, his body is straight, seemingly thin, but with considerable explosive power. When sitting, his back is also maintained. An optimal posture of force.

　　 It would be hard for Jason to believe that someone like Ryosuke would be a policeman if he hadn't read the other party's documents.

　　 said it is more appropriate to be a mob.

Do not!

　　 is desperado!

　　Moreover, some of the other party's habits are similar to the desperadoes known to Jason.

　　Even, Jason smelled a little bit of the residents of the city that never sleeps.

　　 Although it is very light, it does exist.

　　 Of course, that's the end of the survey.

　　 Jason is more concerned about what the other party has said... a treat.

　　 "First, ten cups of caramel latte and twenty ice cream balls, with muffins as the base."

　　 Jason glanced over the signature menu behind the cafe bar, and said naturally.

　　 Ryosuke was taken aback.

　　 The owner of the cafe was also taken aback.

　　 But, immediately, the owner of the cafe took action.

　　 The movements are swift and skillful.

　　 Ryosuke's stiff face became stiffer.

　　 He always felt that he had just said something wrong.

　　 "Overeating is not good."

　　 Ryosuke said so.

　　 "Well, so, I usually only eat 70% full."

　　 Jason nodded, and looked at the female owner of the cafe again... the signature menu behind him.

　　 "Are there any steaks?"

　　 "Fry me ten portions, seven are ripe."

　　 Jason said.

　　 "Okay, guest."

　　 The female boss replied with a smile.

　　 Although the fluffy, curly hair covers the corners of her eyes and most of her nose, the corners of her mouth are upturned, and the other side is smiling like a flower.

　　 Under such a smile, the black and gloomy counterpart turned bright.

　　 And Ryosuke's face is even more rigid.

　　 The middle-aged detective wanted to say something, but watching Jason staring at the cafe photo menu and eager to try, he wisely chose to shut up.

　　 Even, Ryosuke couldn't help but want to get up and leave.

　　He can now be sure that Jason and Ichiro Aijo’s death have absolutely nothing to do.

　　Because, no murderer would ‘blackmail’ a policeman like Jason, even if it’s a meal...well, a meal is just a meal.

　　 Ryosuke touched his wallet and silently informed himself.

　　 While the female boss was preparing, Urashima came back.

　　 "Sir, I have already investigated clearly!"

　　 "Mr. Jason has been in the Silver-11 block just now!"

　　 "The owners of the takoyaki shop, glutinous rice dumpling shop, dorayaki shop, and taiyaki shop on the street can testify for Mr. Jason!"

　　Urashima answered seriously.

"Got it."

　　 Hearing the report from his subordinates, Ryosuke somehow felt that it was a bit stuffy.

　　 Is this your 70% fullness?

　　 Then, he walked quickly to the stage.

　　 "Do you need anything else?"

　　 "You can tell me directly."

　　 The female boss replied with a smile.

　　 "No, I will check out."

　　 Ryosuke took out his wallet.

　　 If I stay again, I really have to stay here to wash the dishes.

　　 The smell of dishwashing liquid... is really uncomfortable.

　　 "A total of 271 yuan was spent."

　　 The female boss quoted the price.

　　 "Are there any discounts?"

　　 asked Ryosuke struggling with his wallet.

"No."

　　 "If you don't have enough cash, you can withdraw money. There is a bank not far away."

　　 The female boss smiled and pointed outside.

　　 is just the eyes covered by hair, flashing inexplicably light.

　　 Even the hair can't cover it.

　　 Ryosuke knows this kind of light.

　　 This is the light of vigilance!

　　 The other party is worried about him... eating Bawang meal?

How can it be!

　　 It is absolutely impossible for Ryosuke to do such a thing.

"no need."

　　 Ryosuke said in a deep voice, then turned to look at Urashima.

　　 "Urashima, please check out first, and if the salary is paid, I will pay you back."

After 　　 finished speaking, Ryosuke strode out.

　　 Even when passing in front of Jason, there is no stopping, on the contrary, he walks faster.

　　 The female boss glanced at Ryosuke's back, and then her eyes focused on Urashima, who was at a loss.

"The guests?"

"Any questions?"

　　 "Do you need me to call the police?"

　　 The female boss reminded Urashima in a meaningful way.

　　 "No, I'll just... I pay the bill, do you have an invoice?"

　　Urashima subconsciously wanted to say that he was a policeman, but he felt that he would be embarrassed when he said it. When the words reached his lips, he swallowed it abruptly, and then began to struggle.

　　 is like a fish coming ashore, opening his mouth wide and beginning to breathe.

　　 But...

　　 There is no oxygen.

　　 There is only pain.

　　Urashima also loves his wallet~www.ltnovel.com~ As a bachelor, he wants to save money to marry his wife.

　　 Therefore, an invoice must be present.

　　 This is evidence that Ryosuke borrowed money.

　　 He was not worried that Ryosuke would not repay the money. As his senior and chief, Ryosuke's credit in this respect was fine. What he was worried about was that he would not be in his turn.

　　 That's right.

　　 Ryosuke is the kind of man who borrows money.

　　 The pay date is the repayment date.

　　 For an instant, seconds.

　　 Therefore, it must be reminded at all times.

"Have."

　　 said the female boss.

　　Urashima was relieved.

　　Unlike Ryosuke’s departure, Urashima left after saluting Jason.

After 　　, it was the lady boss who served the food.

　　Coffee, ice cream, steak.

　　 Jason had a great time.