"Most organisms in the natural world have the ability to distinguish their own kind."
"Monsters wearing human skin, even if they look the same, are ultimately not human."
"Humans have regressed significantly in this regard, but a portion of people still retain that wild talent."
"He should be among that very small portion."
Lefty explained to Kurozawa in its unique, rational voice.
Kurozawa's expression remained unchanged. He simply watched Uragami silently, considering how to handle this person.
An existence that could detect his otherworldly identity? It was best to kill them.
Kurozawa didn't want to expose himself yet. Only dead people could keep secrets forever.
At the same time, as if sensing Kurozawa's thoughts, Uragami quickly said, "I won't say anything. I'm still a wanted murderer on the run. Even if I said something, no one would believe me."
To save his life, he immediately revealed his identity.
Kurozawa ignored Uragami's words, simply weighing the pros and cons.
One slightly troublesome point was that there were cameras in the underground parking garage. Kurozawa had avoided many, and his current position was a blind spot for the cameras, but Uragami was very smart and deliberately exposed himself to the surveillance.
If Kurozawa killed him, it would leave some traces.
Moreover, when he was preparing to go grocery shopping on the street, because he hadn't expected to encounter traces of a Parasitic Organism killing someone in between, Kurozawa hadn't deliberately avoided surveillance.
If he killed Uragami here and it was investigated afterward, it would inevitably cause problems.
Just then, Lefty extended a small tentacle and attached it to Kurozawa's ear, whispering, "You leave first and get caught on camera on the street. I'll stay and kill him, then come find you when I'm done."
Having read a large number of books and absorbed countless pieces of knowledge, Lefty easily understood Kurozawa's considerations and thus proactively suggested this.
"Alright, but wait a moment." Kurozawa nodded slightly.
Having been stared at by Kurozawa, Uragami, who felt every second dragged, was dripping with sweat.
He knew the being in front of him was considering whether or not to kill him. This feeling of having one's life in another's hands was incredibly difficult to endure.
Although he was a wicked person who enjoyed the thrill of killing, this didn't mean Uragami wasn't afraid of death. When it came to being afraid of pain and death, he was no different from ordinary people, and perhaps even far worse.
"The Parasitic Organism that killed this person, did you see where it went?"
The smell of blood was very fresh; it was highly likely that the Parasitic Organism had just left moments ago.
Hearing this, Uragami was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "I know, I know."
"I followed that guy here."
"Middle-aged male appearance, black and white checkered shirt, jeans, some thinning hair."
"He left through that exit over there. I didn't dare to follow, I just secretly watched what he was doing."
Pointing to the other exit of the garage, Uragami spoke quickly, afraid Kurozawa would lose patience.
"You can go."
Kurozawa smiled and nodded, telling Uragami to leave.
Afterward, Lefty would follow him and kill him after he had an alibi.
But Lefty, which was in the process of changing shape and separating from its body, suddenly stopped moving. Kurozawa also frowned slightly.
A series of hurried footsteps came from behind, very distinct.
Turning around, five Law Enforcement Officers in uniform quickly arrived, surrounding Kurozawa and Uragami. Five handguns were raised simultaneously, their dark muzzles aimed at both Kurozawa and Uragami.
Someone saw the pool of blood, their face turning pale, almost vomiting on the spot.
"Hands up, everyone on the ground!"
"Don't resist, anyone who attempts to resist will be shot on the spot!" a Law Enforcement Officer who seemed to be the leader shouted, simultaneously unlocking the safety on his handgun.
Kurozawa's face sank, and his eyes became dangerous.
Make him lie on the ground?
Forget it. Even if it would be more troublesome afterward, he would just kill them all.
Just a few small handguns of average power posed no greater threat to Kurozawa than mosquito bites.
Just as he was about to make a move to kill, Uragami suddenly shouted, "I killed him! Come and catch me!"
He turned and ran.
The faces of the Law Enforcement Officers changed, but they didn't shoot.
Because Uragami didn't have a weapon on him. In Japan, Law Enforcement Officers' bullets needed to be accounted for, and they couldn't shoot casually unless it was a special situation.
Uragami didn't run fast. The few Law Enforcement Officers subdued him almost in the blink of an eye, pressing him firmly to the ground, then put handcuffs on him, restraining his hands behind his back.
"Little one, were you scared?"
"Just stay home obediently from now on and don't run around. This world is very dangerous, hehe."
Pressed to the ground, Uragami still managed to raise his head and look at Kurozawa, a smile spreading across his lips.
Kurozawa remained silent, a strange look in his eyes.
Uragami saw that he wanted to kill everyone present, which is why he deliberately exposed himself and even provoked him, removing Kurozawa from the incident.
"It's the wanted criminal, Mita Uragami!"
"This bastard has been on the run in areas like Tokyo and Osaka, with dozens of lives on his hands."
An Law Enforcement Officer found Uragami's appearance a bit familiar. After thinking carefully, he immediately understood his identity. First, he was angry at Uragami's actions, and then happy that he might be promoted because of it.
"Student, are you alright?"
"Don't let this scum's words affect you. This world is still very beautiful."
"For someone as wicked as him, his end is already decided."
Seeing that Kurozawa was motionless, seemingly scared, a male Law Enforcement Officer who looked around thirty with a mustache approached him.
Kurozawa looked very young, clearly a student, so there was very little suspicion of him to begin with.
Coupled with the presence of the serial killer Uragami, the few Law Enforcement Officers' attention and suspicion towards Kurozawa dropped to the lowest point.
Kurozawa let out a long breath, then said expressionlessly, "I'm fine. Can I leave now?"
Exposing himself now was not wise. Since Uragami blew himself up to help, he would grant his wish and spare his life for now.
Beside him, the mustached Law Enforcement Officer was surprised by Kurozawa's reaction but didn't say much. He just said in a businesslike manner, "Not yet, but it won't be long. You can leave after you come with us to do some recording and investigation."
Although Kurozawa was unrelated to the matter, he was present at the crime scene, which made this a necessary procedure.
Getting into the black and white police car with a red light on top, the few people arrived at the nearest law enforcement agency in about ten minutes.
"Name?"
"Kimishima Ryoma."
This being the first time he entered a police station in such a way made Kurozawa feel the unpredictability of life.
"Why were you in the underground parking lot?" The person taking the statement was a short-haired woman.
Perhaps feeling her words were a bit harsh, she added, "Don't worry, we're just going through some procedures. You can go home after the questioning. Just tell the truth."
"I was just passing by after buying groceries, and then I smelled..." Kurozawa simply embellished his words.
Because he was truly just passing by, there were no flaws in his words.
After that, they asked for his phone number, home address, and emergency contact information.
Kurozawa answered truthfully.
Half an hour later, Kurozawa walked out of the law enforcement department.
He called home and told Kana that he would be back later and not to make dinner for him.
Immediately after, he looked back at the imposing building of the law enforcement department. Kurozawa strode away but didn't go too far.
In a blind spot for surveillance, he stopped and sat by the roadside, pretending to play with his phone, but in reality, he was communicating with Lefty.
"That person cannot be kept alive."
"He is currently being held at this police station, but will soon be transferred to a place I don't know."
"Lefty, sneak in and kill him."
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