Although this wasn't Nakamura Aoi's first time peeping, it was indeed her first direct confrontation with "evil forces."
In her opinion, anyone wanting to attack Fujiwara Shunsui, Kiko-chan, and Yuna-chan late at night couldn't be good people.
Coupled with the bounties she had seen for Brother Shunsui on the Dark Web, her sense of justice was already overflowing. Although Brother Shunsui also had some Syndicate background, she knew he couldn't be a bad person.
Hmm, that's a woman's intuition.
A woman's intuition is always very accurate.
Nakamura Aoi sat in front of her computer, staring motionlessly at the screen, which was neatly divided into six sections.
The six monitors covered the garage entrance, the community gate, the apartment building entrance, two elevator interiors, and the sixth floor.
Heaven knows how Nakamura Aoi ever thought of secretly hacking into the surveillance system. Now, it seemed that that unintentional act allowed them to handle the current situation with some ease, though she didn't know how Brother Shunsui would deal with the upcoming emergencies.
But thinking of Brother Shunsui's sturdy build, Nakamura Aoi's heart was filled with a sense of security.
Sixth floor,
Kojou Yuna silently set her phone microphone to mute, then said to Fujiwara Shunsui, "You shouldn't have let Aoi-chan get involved."
Harumizu looked down without a word. After a moment, he looked at Kojou Yuna and replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through. I just wanted to add an extra layer of security."
"If it was for security, we should have had more options."
Seeing Harumizu no longer respond, Kojou Yuna decided not to press further. She reactivated the microphone on her phone and spoke to the other end:
"Aoi-chan, I'm really sorry to trouble you. Remember, no matter what happens later, don't come downstairs, okay?"
This was the second time everyone had reminded Aoi-chan not to get involved.
The fundamental reason was their concern that Nakamura Aoi hadn't experienced such a scene before. If the situation became chaotic and something unexpected happened, they would truly regret it.
"Don't worry, Yuna-chan, I'd rather hide than get involved in something like this. Although I have those strange thoughts, when it really comes down to it, I'm genuinely a bit scared."
Nakamura Aoi on the other end of the phone scratched her head, a little embarrassed. As a seasoned shut-in, preserving her own life was naturally the top priority.
It was impossible for her to charge into battle; otherwise, she would have impulsively gone for a one-for-one exchange with her stepmother long ago.
It must be said,
Miya Harukiko's culinary skills were top-notch. Even before seeing the food, one could already smell its fragrance.
This was Chinese food that Miya Harukiko had specifically learned for Fujiwara Shunsui. After spending this time together, Fujiwara Shunsui had already told Miya Harukiko that he had a "Chinese food stomach." Since someone was naming dishes, someone would naturally learn to cook them.
Looking at the three familiar plates of Chinese food on the table, Fujiwara Shunsui felt a little dazed. If he remembered correctly, people always ate exceptionally well before a certain event.
Bad luck. Fujiwara Shunsui quickly shook his head to dispel that thought from his mind.
"What's wrong? Is the food I made not good? You haven't even started eating yet."
Miya Harukiko had clearly seen Fujiwara Shunsui shaking his head and asked sincerely.
Harumizu naturally couldn't tell her what he was thinking, so he feigned a profound expression and said to Miya Harukiko, "It's not that. I was just thinking about some troublesome things."
After all, they might soon face an "armed assault," so it was normal to have a headache.
At this moment, Miya Harukiko very consciously walked behind Fujiwara Shunsui.
"What are you doing?"
Feeling Kiko-chan's slender fingers on his head, Fujiwara Shunsui turned to Miya Harukiko and asked.
But this time, Miya Harukiko didn't answer Fujiwara Shunsui directly. Instead, she applied a little force with both hands, straightened Harumizu's head, and then Harumizu understood.
As Miya Harukiko's fingers pressed harder and harder, Fujiwara Shunsui truly felt a sensation of floating.
It was too comfortable; even the masseuses from his previous life probably weren't this skilled.
At the same time, it must be said that a woman like Kiko-chan was simply too perfect!
"Hey, hey, hey, slow down, kid!"
Fujiwara Shunsui had only closed his eyes to enjoy for a moment when he noticed Nissho Taro, like an incarnate glutton, frantically devouring all sorts of food.
You're making it look like a last meal, brother!
Watching Nissho Taro's storm-like eating, Miya Harukiko still felt very pleased, indicating that her Chinese cooking skills were quite good.
"Oh my goodness, Lord Harumizu, Chinese food is indeed the most delicious food in the world, it's simply too good."
"By the way, Kiko-chan, where did you learn all this? It feels like you could open a restaurant in Chinatown."
Nissho Taro mumbled as he ate, his hands seemingly never stopping.
Seeing this scene, Miya Harukiko, who was behind Fujiwara Shunsui, let out a chuckle.
Harumizu also waved his hand to stop him,
"Watch your image, watch your image. You'll have plenty of opportunities to eat later, don't act like you won't get another meal, okay!"
Fujiwara Shunsui felt that if he didn't say something, this kid would finish all three plates of food by himself.
At this moment, Nakamura Aoi's voice came from the other end of the phone,
"Chinese food? I want to eat too!"
Seeing Fujiwara Shunsui about to respond, Miya Harukiko's fingers behind him suddenly pressed harder.
Harumizu clearly felt pain and turned his head to look at Miya Harukiko again!
"Hiss!"
But Miya Harukiko didn't pay attention to Fujiwara Shunsui. Instead, she leaned her head forward, as if to let Nakamura Aoi hear her voice better.
"It's alright, Aoi-chan. After tonight's events are over, you can tell me what you want to eat, and I'll make it for you!"
"That's really great! Kiko-chan, thank you."
Actually, Nakamura Aoi's personality was very likable. If Fujiwara Shunsui hadn't forcibly added a filter to her before they met, their relationships as women would probably be even better.
Harumizu patted Miya Harukiko's hand, signaling that he felt much better.
Most importantly, if Kiko-chan didn't stop, this extra meal for him tonight would really be devoured by Nissho Taro alone.
Kojou Yuna still sat aside, watching everything, then said:
"Kiko-chan, you spoil him too much."
Hearing Kojou Yuna say that, Fujiwara Shunsui seemed to turn into a child, shaking his head and winking, almost making a funny face.
Kojou Yuna didn't indulge Fujiwara Shunsui and immediately returned a roll of her eyes.
Two vans entered the community and parked below their apartment building.
At this point, Nakamura Aoi's "surveillance" finally paid off. Originally, Nakamura Aoi hadn't focused on the garage, but these two cars were simply too flashy. All the windows except the front windshield were covered with privacy film, making it impossible to see inside or how many people were there.
Most importantly, the cars were parked directly next to the garage elevator of their building.
Nakamura Aoi discovered everything through the camera.
"Are we really not calling the police?"
Clearly, Nakamura Aoi, facing such a scene for the first time, instinctively thought of calling the police.
But luckily, Fujiwara Shunsui reassured her,
"No need. After you hang up, don't worry. If nothing unexpected happens, it'll be dealt with in half an hour. Then Yuna-chan will call you back."
"Okay."
Nakamura Aoi replied timidly from the other end of the phone.
Fujiwara Shunsui felt somewhat excited at this moment, so much so that his body was unconsciously trembling.
"Is it finally coming?"
This would be Fujiwara Shunsui's first experience of his physical strength at "full power." He also wanted to see how far he could go with his current attribute enhancements.
Nissho Taro, hearing Nakamura Aoi's voice from the phone, quickly wiped his mouth, took a sip of the drink on the table, and walked towards the entrance, tightly gripping the baseball bat by the door.
However, such an item didn't seem easy to wield in such a narrow, confined space.
But for now, it was the only handy weapon.
"They've entered the elevator. Both elevators are full of people, 14 in total."
Listening to Nakamura Aoi's voice coming from the table, Nissho Taro looked back at Fujiwara Shunsui.
14 people?
That was somewhat challenging. He only remembered that he and Harumizu-部长 had challenged a maximum of ten people.
And that time, if it weren't for Lord Harumizu's extraordinary performance, even blocking a fatal blow from behind for him,
Taro probably wouldn't be standing here healthy today.
"Why are you shaking?"
Clearly, Miya Harukiko, standing behind Fujiwara Shunsui, was the first to notice his body trembling.
Taro, hearing this, looked back again.
His eyes were filled with admiration.
He knew,
This wasn't Lord Harumizu's fear, but excitement, a profound exhilaration from the depths of his soul.
Lord Harumizu had told him before,
Whenever they were about to face a tough challenge, he would become incredibly excited, and his body would tremble uncontrollably. That wasn't fear, but the exhilaration of an impending challenge.
"You don't understand, this is exhilaration!"
Indeed, Taro heard that long-awaited phrase again.
Lord Harumizu had told him the same thing back then. And now, Nissho Taro's hand, gripping the baseball bat, also began to tremble.
He suddenly understood Lord Harumizu's excitement, just like himself now,
About to fight alongside Lord Harumizu again!
"The elevators have reached the sixth floor. They left two people guarding the elevator entrance, and the other 12 have come out."
Nakamura Aoi's voice continued from the phone on the table.
At this point, even Kojou Yuna, who had always remained calm, couldn't help but ask Fujiwara Shunsui, "What's your plan?"
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at Kojou Yuna, silent for three seconds, then walked to the kitchen and picked out two Japanese kitchen knives. If Harumizu remembered correctly, these were called "Yanagiba," long and slender, usually used by Miya Harukiko for preparing sashimi and sushi.
He walked over to Kojou Yuna and Miya Harukiko, handing one knife to each of them.
"If anyone gets into the house and gets close to either of you, use this to protect yourselves."
Miya Harukiko took the knife. At this moment, she was most nervous. Although she had experienced one kidnapping, it paled in comparison to this scene.
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at the hesitant Kojou Yuna and said affectionately, "This time, just trust me!"
Kojou Yuna no longer hesitated. After taking the knife, she naturally stood in front of Miya Harukiko.
Considering their combat capabilities,
This was indeed the optimal choice.
Miya Harukiko became the person with the weakest combat ability, and the one most in need of protection.
"They've reached the door, but it seems..."
Nakamura Aoi looked at the screen, seemingly unsure, and her voice wavered.
Kojou Yuna had already picked up her phone, still on speaker, but she quietly asked, "What's wrong, Aoi-chan?"
"They're all wearing masks, and I don't see any weapons in their hands, but..."
Fujiwara Shunsui walked over to Nissho Taro in two steps, patted Taro's shoulder,
"Let me go first."
Taro's eyes showed hesitation. How could a subordinate let the boss charge ahead in a fight? But then he thought about past events, especially the shock Fujiwara Shunsui had given him at his house last time.
Taro still obediently moved aside.
He was someone who had seen the updated version of Fujiwara Shunsui, even if it might be an older version now.
"What exactly is wrong? Is the signal bad, Aoi-chan!"
Hearing Nakamura Aoi's heaving speech, Kojou Yuna became especially anxious, her tone even intensifying a bit.
"But it seems they're not going to your place. They've surrounded the door of 603 and are secretly picking the lock."
603?
Isn't that Taro's house?
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at Taro, his eyes filled with confusion, as if asking, are you really harboring so many enemies outside?
From Taro's returning gaze, it was clear that he himself had no idea what was happening.
That's not right,
The system prompt indeed indicated a life-threatening situation, and it involved main characters.
Harumizu looked back at Kojou Yuna and Miya Harukiko,
Then a terrifying thought made his hair stand on end, but he couldn't dwell on it now.
"They've entered. Four people are left outside, two at your door and two at 602's door."
Hearing Nakamura Aoi's voice,
Fujiwara Shunsui decided to take the initiative.
"Bang!"
The door to 604 was instantly flung open.
The two people standing at the door clearly recognized Fujiwara Shunsui, who had opened it, and exchanged glances.
But in that moment of eye contact,
Fujiwara Shunsui had already clenched his right fist and fiercely smashed it into the face of one of them. Nissho Taro behind him seemed to hear a crisp crack.
After a muffled groan, the person fell backward,
With a "thud," hitting the ground hard.
Then the person on the ground let out painful groans.
Something seemed to seep out from under the mask,
But because it was a black mask, Harumizu couldn't see clearly.
The commotion at the door clearly attracted the attention of the two people at 602.
Their gazes swept towards the end of the corridor, noticing an extra person at the 604 door, but then another person seemed to immediately fall.
With the sudden attack of opening the door,
Fujiwara Shunsui had re-established a favorable position outside the door, preventing himself from being trapped inside.
Originally, he had wanted to block these people at the entrance and deal with them one by one.
But now their target was 603,
So, that's good.
Offense and defense switch!