In front of Dr. Mori, he shamelessly reveals his disregard for human life.

“Or perhaps… Ms. Alice needs to die a few times to understand.”

Alice’s breath catches.

The sense of imminent beheading danger is always real. Even as a humanoid supernatural being, she doesn’t want to die. She verbally admits defeat against Dazai and seeks help from Taro. Mori, fond of his own supernatural ability, says, “My poor Alice, Hyakki doesn’t like you. Stay away from him next time.”

Alice stares at him angrily. Wasn’t it you who told me to get close to Hyakki?!

Deceiver!

Regarding the matter at hand, Dr. Mori no longer indulges Alice. Dazai’s limits have been tested, and the bottom line is Hyakki; people with ill intentions are not allowed near Hyakki.

Just getting close, and this seemingly refreshing young man in the shirt will instantly reveal malice.

Oh my… Even a cub’s fangs can cause harm.

“Dazai, my promise has always been valid.”

With a gentle demeanor, Dr. Mori pulls out a chair, unbuttons the coat he’s wearing, and in front of Hyakki, drapes the high-end coat over Dazai’s slender frame. The warmth of the man envelops Dazai, making him feel an inexplicable chill, his hand holding Hyakki’s growing cold.

Can he manipulate the other party?

Will Dr. Mori guess that he colludes with the Special Ability Task Force?

Everything is uncertain, everything is unknown, and once he fails, he will lose his life. Isn’t this the excitement he dreams of? But why does he feel little joy around Hyakki?

Dazai lowers his eyelids and gazes at the ominous black coat draped over him.

Like a crow.

He hears Dr. Mori say, “You can observe slowly, there’s no rush, you’ll come to like it here…”

The coat doesn’t hang long on Dr. Mori, but on Dazai, the hem of the black coat reaches his calves. Strangely, Dazai’s own demeanor transcends his age range. He doesn’t seem like a child playing dress-up in an adult’s coat, but rather like a teenager who has already entered society, stepping into the dark world under the influence of adults, becoming part of the mire.

He can be poor, he can be rich, he can laugh, he can be indifferent.

Dr. Mori sees through Dazai’s disguise very clearly. No matter what thoughts this little devil harbors when he comes to find him, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. The other party will completely assimilate here and come to enjoy the feeling of killing.

Like another himself…

Involuntarily, Dr. Mori casts a glance at Hyakki, who constantly influences Dazai.

This person—seems to be a variable beyond fate.

Dazai snaps out of it, a warning in his eyes. “Dr. Mori, just to be clear, Hyakki has nothing to do with the harbor’s mafia. Surely you wouldn’t even spare severely disabled individuals?”

Mori: Yes, I’m that short-staffed, I’m practically working myself to death!

The confident facade of Leader Mori: “No, I’ll wait for the day when Hyakki joins us voluntarily.”

Dazai stares at Mori’s expression for several seconds, suddenly feeling repulsed.

“I’ll just pretend you’re telling the truth.”

Hmph, hypocritical adults.

Dazai, with the black coat draped over his shoulders, looks towards Hyakki, thinking: Hyakki is still easier to understand.

Sitting back in his seat, Dr. Mori sincerely smiles and then speaks, squeezing out labor:

“There’s something I need to ask of you.”

He lifts up a photo.

In the photo, there’s a child with half white and half black hair, with eyes that seem to hold little stars.

“This is a rare psychic ability user named ‘Muneno Kyusaku.’ He’s young and has been confined to a hospital since childhood due to his extremely dangerous ability. According to existing intelligence, anyone who harms him triggers his ability, falling into hallucinations and self-harm. The harbor’s mafia suffered heavy losses trying to capture him, once considering giving up until Dazai arrived.”

“Could you bring him back and seal him?”

“By the way—” Mori’s eyes turn cold and ruthless as he releases his bait, “a psychic ability user might be able to restore Hyakki’s sight, to see the outside world again. I suggest you give it a try.”

Dazai’s heart skips a beat.

So soon, there’s an opportunity to restore Hyakki’s senses?

Dr. Mori seems to hear his heartbeat, teasing, “Dazai, a qualified mentalist must learn to control their emotions, not be arrogant or impetuous, and never expose their weaknesses.”

Dazai listens and steadies his thoughts.

Meanwhile, Hyakki’s attention is drawn away by the flames of “Dororo.” What’s going on?

Sometimes swaying, sometimes freezing.

“Dororo?”

“Is the other person threatening you again? What’s your relationship with them? Father-daughter? Elderly?”

“Don’t let them influence you, let’s leave here.”

Hyakki can’t speak, so he reaches out to squeeze the other’s palm, and the response comes swiftly.

“She” grips him tightly.

Dazai takes the photo and leaves the leader’s office with Hyakki.

Under the gazes of the harbor’s mafia members, he scoops up the frightened Hyakki, who fears riding the elevator, and carries him into the elevator. In the process, a leg accidentally falls off, creating a chilling scene.

Inside the elevator, Dazai helps reattach the leg, and his previously furrowed brow relaxes.

He said to Hyakki with joy, “It’ll be okay soon.”

At the other end of the surveillance, Dr. Mori observes their every move, thumb pressed against his lips, lost in thought. “Dazai probably didn’t deceive me. If he can find a solution at the Armed Detective Agency, with the abilities of Ranpo Edogawa, the Silver Wolf won’t let them return to the harbor’s mafia.”

In Yokohama, there are only three organizations with the most psychics: the harbor’s mafia, the Armed Detective Agency, and the Special Ability Task Force. Mori Ouwa, considering his own thoughts, doesn’t believe Dazai would choose the Special Ability Task Force.

Government organizations aren’t so easy to join, right?

The harbor’s mafia is the most suitable for Dazai since it allows him to gather intelligence and unleash his nature.

With these thoughts, Dr. Mori exhales deeply. Surveillance is still necessary. At this stage, it’s about observing Dazai Osamu’s behavior to ensure he won’t betray the harbor’s mafia for other interests.

After capturing Muneno Kyusaku.

The next step is to stabilize the harbor’s mafia and deter those who are restless.

By the way… the King of Sheep can also be considered a target for consideration.