Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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What's most impressive are the compound eyes that take up almost half of the face; they look like a helmet.

Without a doubt, this was a man wearing armor, and in his hand, he was clutching half of a half-demon head covered in animal fur.

Dou Tang swallowed, seemingly craving something, which made Inspector Megure look a little strange.

Is this person really a knight fan? Otherwise, why would they be drooling?

But what Dou Tang was thinking was...

Wow, I can actually fight a Kamen Rider?

Chapter 32 So we'll be the second and third riders.

Dou Tang imprinted that figure deeply in his mind, took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and returned the phone to Inspector Megure.

In his view, this so-called Kamen Rider is most likely just a half-demon with a strong power release, using the identity of Kamen Rider as a cover, but in essence, he is still just a guy participating in the proxy war.

However, this guy is quite clever, knowing to use the image of Kamen Rider to disguise himself, and he might even be among the strongest of all the half-demons, so we'll definitely run into him later.

I'm really looking forward to it...

Inspector Megure took back his phone and said, "Brother Edogawa, even though you've seen the photos, do you really believe these things?"

Dou Tang interlaced his fingers and nodded.

"Of course, I believe in both bizarre monsters and Kamen Riders."

Inspector Megure breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In that case, Edogawa, I'd like to ask you for a favor, or rather, a favor for us."

He placed his hand on his waist, hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind. He took out a pair of handcuffs, placed them on the table, and pushed them in front of Dou Tang.

"According to the Detective Business Law, detectives cannot use investigative methods that exceed the scope of the law. However, the current situation clearly leaves us no room for hesitation. Brother Edogawa, I am now formally hiring you as my personal assistant in this investigation. Within the scope of my duties as a police officer, you will have certain rights to participate in the case."

Reality is not a comic book. In real Japanese society, detective work has always been an industry operating in a gray area, far from being elevated to a level where the police fully cooperate as depicted in comics.

In fact, prior to the Detective Business Law enacted in June 2007, being a detective was an illegal profession in Japan.

The core of the "Detective Law" can be summarized in just one sentence.

In Japan, detectives do not have the authority to intervene in criminal investigations.

However, the most distinctive feature of Japanese law is that, apart from the control of minors and the sentencing of crimes committed, almost all other laws are open to negotiation.

The bloated constitution and highly inefficient political structure fundamentally determine that the law is merely a constraint on ordinary citizens.

At this moment, what Inspector Megure was doing was actually taking a risk, a risk that would make him lose his hat.

He allowed Dou Tang to participate in the incident in a legitimate capacity, and even gave him the power to influence the direction of the investigation.

Firstly, he trusted the person Xingyiren had introduced to him; secondly, he understood that the young man before him might truly be an expert in this field, as evidenced by the fact that he had spoken about those strange people during their first meeting.

He came prepared, Inspector Megure was absolutely certain of that.

Dou Tang picked up the handcuffs, which symbolized approval, from the table, and played with them in his hand. At the same time, he said, "Inspector Megure, you took a big risk... but I must say, it was very courageous."

"What do you want me to do?" Dou Tang raised his head, his slightly bluish-black eyes fixed on Inspector Megure, who suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

I feel a bit cold.

Dou Tang looked at him quietly, like an evil god waiting for the other to make a final wish, his eyes full of confidence that he could do anything.

Inspector Megure hesitated for a moment, then said decisively, "Brother Edogawa, I hope you can partner with the person who came from Tokyo to take over the investigation. If you can't partner with him, I want to know... what exactly happened in my hometown, whether by following him or by investigating on my own."

Dou Tang nodded, then asked, "Has someone from Tokyo come to take over the investigation? What's their name?"

Inspector Megure said in a deep voice, "Call her... Sanyuki Yukiharu."

Dou Tang suddenly stopped.

………………

"You seem surprised that I stayed here?"

An hour later, Xueqing and Doutang met at the Metropolitan Police Department, where they sat facing each other in the reception room.

"I just don't understand why Nurarihyon would send out his most trusted bodyguard, and why you have an official background."

“First, Father wants you to return to Tokyo as soon as possible, so he sent me to assist you. Although you are very powerful, you are not good at dealing with monsters.” Xueqing held up two fingers, her face cold. “Second, I have always had an official background. I graduated from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Police Academy.”

"To establish yourself in Tokyo and live well enough, you have to adapt to human rules and do them better than most humans."

Xue Qing looked up: "Taxes, personal insurance, pension insurance... With these and a legal identity, you may be a monster, but in this country's eyes, you are a citizen."

Dou Tang rubbed his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

This monster... is too pragmatic, isn't it? Damn, he looks like he's only in his twenties, how come he's already planning for his retirement?

Then look at Mikazuki, that guy probably doesn't even know what insurance is, right? Give her a cardboard sign and she could probably sleep in the park for a month.

Seeing Dou Tang remain silent, Xue Qing also fell silent; he was not usually a talkative person.

The reception room was basically soundproof, so Inspector Megure, who was standing in the hallway outside, was getting increasingly anxious.

In his view, Xue Qing raised her finger as if to state something and said a few words, after which Dou Tang fell silent, lowering his head and not saying a word.

Inspector Megure thought this meant the negotiations had broken down.

After a moment, Dou Tang slowly raised his head and said, "I want to register Mikazuki's household registration..."

Xueqing nodded, still expressionless: "That's simple, but do you want an independent household registration, or do you want to live with the Kiryu family?"

Dou Tang once again adopted a thoughtful expression, looking up at the ceiling.

This scene made Inspector Megure outside the door even more uneasy.

What are they talking about inside? Is this superhuman version of Conan really reliable? What if they don't reach an agreement?

He was anxiously waiting outside, while Dou Tang frowned deeply inside.

If Mikazuki is to be registered, she needs an identity. Should we make her our older sister or our younger sister? Should we give Kaine another older sister or another younger sister?

How can the older sister be a young girl while the younger sister has the figure of a mature woman? But it wouldn't be appropriate to have Mikazuki as my younger sister, that guy is at least several decades old, right?

Dou Tang pondered for a long time before finally raising his head and making a decision: "Then let her be Huaiyin's younger sister! Just consider it as her developing too early!"

Upon hearing this, Xueqing's eyes widened slightly, a hint of a smile in them.

"Do as you please, but Yi Zi will probably laugh at that guy then."

After he finished speaking, he extended his hand, and Dou Tang, seeing this, also extended his hand to shake his.

"So, Mr. Ren, what's the next step?"

Dou Tang revealed a wicked smile: "Oh, I have a plan for that."

“Let’s go… as second or third riders.”

Xueqing tilted her head.

"The second rider is a private detective, and the third rider is a Metropolitan Police Department agent. Isn't that a classic scenario?"

Xueqing tilted her head in a different direction, looking puzzled.

Chapter 33 Let's go, let's order leather cases.

Seeing the two people inside the door shake hands, Inspector Megure outside the door breathed a sigh of relief.

I called Hoshino before and told him, and that guy only said, "I can entrust anything to him." For Hoshino to say something like that, it can only mean that Edogawa Todo is really capable.

Judging from the current situation, he does indeed have some skill, managing to get that cold-faced detective from Tokyo to cooperate, and it seems they are having a pretty good talk.

Inspector Megure nodded to himself, thinking to himself that he truly lived up to his reputation as a famous detective from Tokyo. Even if he was using Edogawa's name to tease him, he would just have to put up with it.

A moment later, Dou Tang and Xue Qing came out of the room. Dou Tang saw Inspector Megure and smiled, saying, "Inspector Megure, well then, I will be Detective Xue Qing's assistant from now on."

Xueqing nodded slightly, her voice seemingly devoid of emotion: "Thank you for Inspector Megure's recommendation."

Hearing this, Inspector Megure's smile deepened. In his view, Todoro Edogawa was undoubtedly one of his own. It was a good thing that this detective from Tokyo was willing to accept him as a local assistant.

Although Xueqing's decision not to use the local criminal police seemed arrogant and presumptuous, didn't she still end up planting an informant?

Unfortunately, what Inspector Megure didn't know was that the two people in front of him were completely in cahoots.

He would never have known about the case that horrified all the police officers yesterday.

It was made by Dou Tang right in front of me.

The three exchanged a few more words, and the atmosphere turned cold again.

Dou Tang was eager to go out and resolve the issues in Urayasu City, while Xue Qing was a cold and taciturn person. Even with their awkward conversation, Inspector Megure had reached the end of his line and could only see the two of them out of the Metropolitan Police Department.

After leaving the Metropolitan Police Department, the two walked along the street for a long time before stopping at a place where they wouldn't be watched.

After stopping, Xueqing said, "Next, I will help you resolve things here. What's our next step?"

Dou Tang stroked his chin and said, "Go order the leather case."

Xue Qing paused upon hearing this, looking at Dou Tang with a rather strange expression.

"...I always thought you were a decisive and efficient person, and a very serious person in general."

Dou Tang nodded, not denying it: "That's true."

"But being serious doesn't mean I'm not even qualified to like Kamen Rider, right?"

Xueqing lowered her head in silence, lost in thought.

………………

“I respect your liking for Kamen Rider, Mr. Ren.”

"But isn't this somewhat inappropriate?"

Inside a garment workshop in Urayasu City, Xue Qing raised her arms and spoke.

At this moment, a tailor was standing in front of him, holding a tape measure to measure his body measurements.

Xueqing seemed quite uncomfortable being measured like this, tilting her head back with a blush on her fair face.

Dou Tang, who was standing to the side, took a sip of the tea provided by the workshop, crossed his legs, and said, "You don't think I only made it for myself, do you?"

Xueqing took a deep breath, feeling her anger rising, and gritted her teeth, saying, "What does your liking have to do with me?"

Dou Tang glanced at him, then looked at the tailor taking measurements, and said with a smile, "We agreed to do Kamen Rider cosplay together, so don't even think about backing out at the last minute."

Then, he mouthed the words "make things easier" silently.

Xueqing understood what he meant. If the two of them were to target all the half-demons in Puan City, they would inevitably cause trouble in the downtown area. Having a suit to conceal their true situation would make things much easier.

But as long as we investigate carefully, and as long as we have the determination and information to investigate, we will definitely find this garment workshop in Urayasu City, and then it will be exposed, won't it?

The Urayasu City police did investigate the whereabouts of the so-called Kamen Rider suit that appeared in Urayasu City before. They searched most of the places in Urayasu City that could make suits, but to no avail.

Dou Tang tapped his fingers on the table, looked at the tailor's burly back, then stared at the tattoo peeking out from his collar, and nodded.

Hoshigi has two connections in Urayasu City: one is Inspector Megure, who works for the government, and the other is Junki Kashino, a detective in the gray area.

Kashino Junkei also has his own connections; this is a place that Kashino Junkei knows that specializes in making clothes for yakuza.

This place, to the authorities, is just an ordinary residential house, and is kept absolutely secret.

The tailor put away the measuring tape, patted Xueqing's chest, and said in a deep voice, "Alright, sir, please rest assured. I used to work for a big company that specializes in making suits for 'local heroes' all over Japan. This is my old profession."

Local heroes are characters created by local governments in various regions to enhance their local image after tokusatsu (special effects) became a distinctive industry in Japan. These characters are similar to Kamen Rider or Super Sentai. The purpose of these local heroes is to promote local things in a more familiar way. At the same time, there are also local dramas and events, and some of them become the aspirations of local children throughout their childhood.

For those children, childhood isn't just about Kamen Rider on TV; it's also about heroes performing in public squares or in front of supermarkets.

The tailor with a thick beard turned to look at Dou Tang and said meaningfully, "Of course, I can also tell that you two... are not ordinary guests."

Dou Tang shrugged, while Xue Qing frowned deeply and said, "You..."

The tailor crumpled up the measuring tape and put it away, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, I have no intention of guessing who you two are or what your identities are. I'm just a businessman."

“Take the leather case away, and I’ll completely forget that anyone was ever here. It’s that simple.”

At this moment, Xueqing noticed the tattoo that the tailor had deliberately exposed and seemed to be deep in thought.

Suddenly, he said, "Could it be that the suit of that so-called Kamen Rider that's been appearing in the city center lately was also ordered from here?"

Upon hearing this, the tailor paused abruptly, then smiled without changing his expression and said, "My dear customer, as I said, I don't inquire about who came in to take things and what happened after they left, nor do I know anything about it."

Dou Tang took another sip of tea.

He thought he was straightforward enough, but he didn't expect Xueqing to be even more straightforward than him.

Dou Tang could sense that although the tailor in front of him was also a member of the underworld, he had never done anything bad. Dou Tang would never use harsh methods against such a person.

The tailor then asked the two, "Would you like to start from scratch, or would you like... something ready-made and quick?"