Chapter 48: We are family only when we have a common secret
Chapter 48: We are family only when we have a common secret
"You, what do you want!?"
Joker's lines are very similar to those malicious villains that Lihua has played in TV dramas.
It immediately made her alert.
"You have guessed my identity, right? Really, I never thought that one day I would make the same mistake as Kaido..."
Su Sheng rubbed his temple and complained to himself.
He had complained in his previous life that if Kaido had just killed that beast Momonosuke at the Fire Banquet instead of just tying him up and saying a bunch of inexplicable nonsense.
It wouldn't be like being killed by all the Straw Hat Pirates when their health is unlocked.
The situation I faced two days ago was somewhat similar.
If I hadn't chosen to save Lihua and this Daluby.
Instead, just like Kazuki said, throw it into the sea.
There wouldn't be so many troubles.
But Su Sheng didn't regret it.
If he were in Kaido's shoes, he would definitely kill Momonosuke.
At worst, they would strip him naked and give him to some subordinates with special XP in the pirate group to enjoy.
And Lihua... Even though Su Sheng didn't know much about her, he couldn't bring himself to do that to an 11-year-old girl.
Hearing Joker's words, Lihua bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth.
She didn't know who the "Kaido" the other party was talking about, but she knew what Joker meant.
"You...are you still in need of companions?"
After a brief silence, Lihua asked with a trembling voice.
Of course she knew what this meant.
However, there was nothing in this world worth her staying for.
Whether it is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Alliance, or Aldus who killed his own Dalubi's parents.
Or is he a father who sees himself as a tool to expand the family and is willing to push himself into despair for this purpose?
All of this made Lihua feel disgusted.
Since the light has abandoned me, I would rather throw myself into darkness.
But Lihua is only an eleven-year-old child after all.
Abandoning everything she has now and heading into an unknown world still makes her feel fear instinctively.
Su Sheng's eyes under the mask were stunned for a moment.
Good man, you surrendered yourself before I even said a word?
"It seems that the alliance did not do a good job of psychological work on this girl."
Su Sheng muttered to himself.
But this is indeed a great opportunity.
After Su Sheng thought quickly, he decided to take Lihua away first.
If the alliance sends a master of verbal persuasion like Naruto later, he can convince Lihua.
Then there is absolutely no chance.
Thinking of this, Su Sheng leaned over and stretched out his right hand towards Lihua.
Lihua bit her lips tightly, and finally held Dalubi with her left hand and handed him over with her right hand.
Wow!
The next second, Su Sheng's black windbreaker unfolded and turned into a hang glider.
This all-black look makes him look more like Batman than Kaito Kid.
Oh no, isn't Batman in Padilla?
……
The main entrance of the villa.
Junsha led her police team to gather here.
"What's going on? Where is Joker?!"
Faced with the captain's questioning, the police officer in charge of guarding the gate was confused.
"Joker? Captain, what are you talking about? We don't see him."
Captain Junsha was also confused when he heard this, "Just now a team member told me that Joker appeared at the main gate!"
The guards in charge of guarding the main gate were even more confused. They looked at each other and asked:
"No, I didn't see it..."
"Captain, that team member told you?"
Captain Junsha's expression suddenly changed from anxiety to confusion. Wait!
Looking back, the police officer had his hat pulled very low and his face was completely invisible.
And when I heard him say the name "Joker", I rushed out impatiently.
Didn't even check his police number...
"Oh no! We fell into the enemy's trap of luring the tiger away from the mountain!"
Captain Junsha realized that something was wrong and said, "Everyone follow me back—"
"Captain! There!"
Before Captain Junsha could utter the last word "go", one of his police officers pointed to the upper right and shouted.
Everyone turned to look.
In the night sky, the wanted criminal who had caused chaos here just two days ago, now had black "wings" and flew over their heads.
In his arms, he was holding a young girl.
It is Lihua who is now the key care target of the alliance!
Captain Junsha's face suddenly became extremely ugly.
As expected, I fell into the trap.
"Damn it, don't even think about escaping, Bi——"
Captain Junsha took out a Poké Ball and pressed the switch button in the center to call out her other partner besides Growlithe.
However, Captain Junsha pressed it several times, but the shrunken Poké Ball did not respond at all.
The Pidgeot inside also looked at its master with an innocent expression.
"Damn it! It's that damn machine again!"
No matter how unwilling you are in your heart.
At this moment, the Blue Police could only watch as the other party took away the key person that President Damalanchi had entrusted to them.
……
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Two hours later, at the beachside cottage.
"You really brought her back..."
Kazuki rushed back and saw Rika cooking for Dalubi, even though he had expected it.
But when I really see a new member in the family, I can't help but sigh.
"But is it okay? Ah Sheng, you... even took off your mask?"
Kazuki noticed another problem.
That means Su Sheng has taken off the mask and revealed his true face. Isn't this a bit risky?
"To be honest, I don't really believe her. Although she is not as wealthy as the Yulong family, her family is still a chaebol. Is she really willing to give up her life of luxury and live with us?"
Yishu cosplayed as a washing machine, holding his chin and looking at Lihua.
"Why did I believe you when you first joined the gang?"
Su Sheng asked back.
Yishu felt that Su Sheng could eat him for the rest of his life. He pouted and said speechlessly:
"Is that what you call 'believe'? It was you who threatened me with that video, okay... huh?"
At the latter part, Yishu suddenly reacted.
He guessed a little bit of Su Sheng's thoughts.
Su Sheng smiled and continued:
"Those who share a common secret are called family."
"Not today, but tomorrow, Lihua will be one of our own."
As he spoke, Su Sheng's pupils moved slightly and glanced at Lihua.
"But isn't tomorrow too urgent? It's okay to rest here for a few days to adjust your mindset."
Although she will be one of the four kings of the Quartz Alliance in the future, she is just an 11-year-old girl now.
After going through so many things in just two days, Su Sheng didn't intend to push her too hard.
And even if Lihua regrets it, Su Sheng has a backup plan.
"It's ok."
Rika placed a nutritious meal mixed with Happy Egg pieces, Slowpoke tail pieces, various tree fruits and Pokémon food in front of Daluby.
Seeing Dalubi feasting heartily, Lihua raised her hand and stroked its back, her eyes firm as she said:
"As long as I'm with this child... I have nothing to fear."
(End of this chapter)