Asi Hell - Chapter 25
After scattering the rice, Master Alang took a short rope, tied it to his finger, and then bit his fingertip to draw blood. The blood dripped into clean water, which he then used chestnut leaves to soak up the water and sprinkled it on the patients. At this moment, the patients who had fallen to the ground all groaned, even those who had just been unconscious.
Finally, the cult leader took out some pills from his robes and distributed them to the patients. After a short while, the people who had been groaning in pain began to quiet down. Some of them were even able to sit up, and as they did so, they put their hands together in prayer and bowed to the cult leader in gratitude.
"Go back and take good care of yourselves. Your illnesses will be cured in less than three days," the leader of the sect said loudly.
While they were at it, Qin Ge struck up a conversation with Dong'er. Dong'er said with a long face, "We were hoping you could come and save us, but you're not even as good as Lei Ming. You're a policeman for nothing."
Qin Ge chuckled: "Now you regret marrying a useless policeman, don't you?"
Dong'er shook her head: "Although I know I can't count on you anymore, seeing you now still makes me feel at ease."
At this moment, Qin Ge felt a surge of tenderness in his heart, and he had an urge to rush over and embrace Dong'er immediately. But his arms were tied behind his back, and he had more important things to do.
Leader Alang returned, standing with his hands behind his back in front of Qin Ge: "Now you can begin. I'm really curious to see what our police officers have guessed."
Qin Ge glanced at the crowd behind him, somewhat hesitant: "It's not appropriate for us to talk here with so many people standing behind us, eyeing us menacingly."
“There’s nothing wrong with it. Once your last companion arrives, the sacrificial ceremony can begin.”
"I heard the sacrificial ceremony was supposed to be tomorrow, why was it moved up?"
“Now that the demon has appeared, why should we be bound by the previously set time? Time is set by people, and people are living beings. You can’t be so ignorant as to not understand this simple principle,” Alang said calmly.
Qin Ge nodded: "That makes sense. Let's talk for a while. I know you're quite lonely in those high-walled compounds, and it's hard to find someone to talk to. You're the one who told me that."
Ah Lang smiled: "What interests me most right now is how much you know, and how you know it."
"Actually, it's not complicated. After everything that's happened, if I still can't figure out the reason, then all these years as a policeman have been for nothing. There were fourteen of us in total, and I don't know how you managed to gather us on that bus. Later, we arrived at the small building in the valley, and the next day, people kept walking up to the building, collapsing and dying, only to come back to life and leave. All of this was just a gimmick you put on to shroud the town of As in mystery. Later in As, you even prepared a newspaper for each of us, which not only fabricated our deaths but also revealed the secrets hidden in each of our hearts. Those newspapers made me think of something: you must have carefully selected us to come to As, and our presence must have played a crucial role in what you were doing. You openly admitted this when I first met you."
Leader Alang nodded: "You are of vital importance in the sacrificial ceremony that is about to begin."
"I'm not very familiar with religion, but the deceased Zhang Song was quite knowledgeable about folk customs. He once told me that in ancient times, some tribes had sacrificial activities involving human sacrifices, a custom still practiced in some remote areas. Later, Tong Hao died on the stone pillars, and I became interested in these thirteen special stone pillars. These stone pillars are truly special; it's the first time I've seen stone pillars with faces, and each face is different. At first, I thought the different faces were just for decoration, but then, yesterday afternoon, I was alone on the altar, doing nothing but staring at the faces of these stone pillars. I sensed something, but couldn't grasp the essence. My head ached from thinking so much, so I simply lay down in front of the altar. I closed my eyes, and all I saw were the faces of the stone pillars. Suddenly, these faces changed, or perhaps other faces joined in, and I saw our faces among them. When I sat up, I realized that each of our experiences seemed to be connected to the faces of these stone pillars."
Alang's eyes held a hint of appreciation.
“For example, this first face looks so happy. I naturally thought of Dong’er and me. We just had our wedding, and this trip was supposed to be our honeymoon, but then this happened.” Qin Ge’s gaze shifted to the second stone pillar, the only one left without anyone tied to it. He jumped over and moved to the third pillar where Tong Hao’s body was bound. “The face on this pillar looks exceptionally sorrowful. I naturally thought of Tong Hao. He deeply loved a woman, but she died inexplicably. You could say his heart died with love. If we’re talking about grief, he’s the one among us who grieves the most.”
Su He was tied to the fourth pillar, and the face on the pillar was grinning, looking very happy.
Asi Hell: 773 Horror Series 12, Part 7, Chapter 109: Annihilation (3)
"This face is obviously very happy and joyful. At first, I didn't think it had anything to do with Su He. But after hearing Su He's story, I learned that she went through multiple plastic surgeries to change her appearance in order to get rid of the shadows of her childhood and live a happy life. That's when I realized that this pillar was actually prepared for Su He."
The face on the fifth stone pillar was kind, like a Bodhisattva in a temple, possessing a compassionate heart. Below it lay the mangled, bloodied body of Zhang Song.
"This face has a very loving look, like a Guanyin statue in a temple. Yesterday afternoon I already knew that Zhang Song was actually the murderer of Tong Hao and Zhao Qing, so I was very confused about who this pillar was for. Until that night, when Zhang Song told his story, all he did was to wake up his child who had been bedridden for many years. He killed people and was utterly heinous, but from his child's perspective, he did it entirely out of love. Love and evil were so concentrated in Zhang Song, which made me quite emotional, so when Zhang Song jumped off the cliff, I really felt sad for him."
The sixth pillar has a fierce face, and beneath it lies Zhao Qing's corpse.
"Zhao Qing abandoned her family and killed her father, and let her lover fall into the swamp of desire, ruining herself and others. When it comes to evil, she is the one who deserves the title."
Below the seventh pillar is Zhong Zhenyu, his eyes slightly closed, as if he is immersed in extreme comfort and enjoyment.
"I don't need to say much about the relationship between this pillar and Zhong Zhenyu. He was so addicted to lust that he ended up disgraced and forced to flee to another place. It's appropriate to leave this stone pillar to him."
Bound, Zhong Zhenyu lowered his head, revealing an expression of extreme shame.
Qin Ge stopped and glanced at the six girls before turning back to face Alang, the sect leader. "These six stone pillars are really troubling me. I know they must be related to these six girls, but I can't find any common ground between them. So, I've decided to stop thinking about them and just focus on figuring out the other seven pillars."
He pointed to the second pillar: "You left this pillar for Lei Ming, because the face on it is full of anger, as if he is facing an irreconcilable enemy. No wonder you didn't tie me to it. Among us, only Lei Ming was truly filled with rage after learning that his wife was having an affair. In order to take revenge on that man, he didn't hesitate to track him down for thousands of miles, and finally you brought him here too."
Leader Alang clapped his hands and sighed, "These are all rituals recorded in our ancient religious texts. I never expected you to guess them so easily. If you can also guess the relationship between the six stone pillars and the six girls, you can truly be considered a prophet."
Qin Ge looked somewhat smug and turned to wink and smile at Dong'er. Although his hands were bound at this moment, he remained calm and composed, showing no trace of the frustration and unease of a prisoner.
"These six stone pillars really gave me a lot of trouble. Their faces are unlike the previous seven; their expressions are almost identical, and you can't tell what emotions they're trying to express at all. But their lines are much more delicate than the previous seven faces, and their eyebrows and eyes exude a kind of charming aura, making them look like women's faces. Then I thought that since these thirteen stone pillars are arranged side by side, there must be some kind of connection between them. So, when I looked at the previous seven faces together, I suddenly realized the key to the problem."
Qin Ge spoke with great enthusiasm, and Dong'er, Su He, and the others listened intently. Even the sect leader, A Lang, was very interested.
"I connected the first seven faces, and their expressions were joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, love, hate, and desire. I felt like I had heard of these seven emotions somewhere before, so I tried hard to remember. After thinking and thinking, a singer's name and a song she sang suddenly popped into my head."
"A pop star?" Alang looked puzzled.
"I can't remember the singer's name or the song's name, but I vaguely remember the lyrics." Qin Ge turned around and walked to Dong'er's side. "You will definitely be able to sing that song. The first line is 'Are you drunk? Anyway, it's even more heartbreaking to be sober.'"
Dong'er tilted her head and thought for a moment, then quickly hummed a song.
You're drunk, aren't you? Being sober would only be more heartbreaking. I can't forgive your betrayal.
Forget it, I'm even lonelier with you around anyway. You have no idea how hard it is to forget.
I don't want you to return the heart I gave you, and I don't want you to taste the pain.
I've walked with you for a while, experiencing all the emotions and desires...
Dong'er sang well. She and Qin Ge were used to bickering, and seeing Qin Ge's relaxed expression, she unconsciously forgot about their current situation. Her a cappella performance was clear and melodious, full of emotion. But just as she got to this part, Qin Ge suddenly shouted "Stop!" She was startled and immediately stopped singing.
“That’s it, ‘Tasting all seven emotions and six desires.’ The faces on the first seven stone pillars represent the seven emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, love, hate, and desire. So the last six must represent the six desires.” He seemed to be feeling stifled himself, and saying those words made him feel relieved.
Everyone then realized what was happening.
Asi Hell: 773 Horror Series 12, Part 7, Chapter 110: Annihilation (4)
"Buddhism teaches that extinguishing the seven emotions and six desires is called the 'extinction of the truth,' which is the original sin of humanity. Only by extinguishing the seven emotions and six desires inherent in human nature can one ascend to heaven and become a Buddha. It is said that after your grand sacrificial ceremony, the Great Goddess As will be resurrected. To put it more bluntly, it will make you a god, and the Great Goddess As will be resurrected within you." Qin Ge faced the leader of the Alang sect. "This seems a bit contradictory to the cultivation of immortals by mortals; it's the opposite. Since becoming an immortal or a Buddha requires abandoning the seven emotions and six desires, then for a god to become a mortal, they must naturally regain these seven emotions and six desires. And how the Great Goddess As regains her seven emotions and six desires rests entirely on the shoulders of us dozen or so people."
Leader Alang stared at Qin Ge, speechless for a long time.
"So, we fourteen people were chosen by you to represent the seven emotions and six desires. Now I just want to know, after you kidnapped people from the Hall of Officials, you left a pool of blood in the hall. Who left that bloodstain?" Qin Ge said.
"Old Dong, they killed Old Dong!" Dong'er couldn't help but shout from behind.
Qin Ge fell silent. Without being asked, he could roughly guess what had happened: the Self-Defense Forces went to the Imperial Guard Hall to arrest people, and Old Man Dong must have come out to stop them, only to be killed. Although no one knew Old Man Dong's story, almost everyone was certain he was a good old man.
Qin Ge stared at Alang, his heart heavy.
Under his gaze, Ah Lang was somewhat afraid to meet his eyes.
Qin Ge snorted coldly, walked straight to Dong'er's side, leaned against the stone pillar, and then said to Alang, "I have finished speaking. Now, can you call someone to tie me and my wife together?"
Leader Alang stared at him and slowly shook his head: "Perhaps choosing to bring you to Asi Town was a mistake."
Qin Ge laughed loudly, his voice booming. Even though Alang, the leader of the sect, tried to remain calm, his face changed color: "Are my words really that funny?"
"What you said wasn't funny, but something came to mind that I found increasingly hilarious, which is why I couldn't help but laugh out loud," Qin Ge said.
What could make you laugh so heartily?
"I was thinking that the grand sacrificial ceremony you organized was to resurrect the goddess As in your body. I imagine the goddess is currently watching us from heaven, preparing to possess us. If she suddenly discovers that the leader of the As cult is no longer on earth, I wonder if she will turn back home or be so angry that she dies."
Qin Ge's words were extremely disrespectful, and Alang's expression changed, but he still suppressed his anger and said sternly, "I, the leader, am still standing here perfectly fine, so how come there is no leader on this ground?"
"If the cult leader dies or is captured, then it's no different from not having a cult leader at all," Qin Ge said unhurriedly.
"Who dares to arrest me!" The leader of the Alang cult finally couldn't hold back and shouted loudly.
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a figure flash behind him, an arm tightly gripping his neck, and a cold gun barrel pressed against his forehead. He heard someone whisper in his ear, "I dare to arrest you."
The person who instantly pointed a gun at Alang, the cult leader, turned out to be the black-robed wizard of the As God Cult.
He wasn't actually a black-robed wizard; Lei Ming had simply donned Jiao Yang's black robe before arriving so he could seize the opportunity. Hearing Qin Ge's words, he knew it was time to act, so without hesitation, he stepped forward and subdued the Alang Cult Leader.
Asi Hell: 773 Horror Series 12, Part 7, Chapter 111: Annihilation (5)
At the same time, Qin Ge twisted his arms, and the ropes on his hands immediately came off. He walked up to Alang, the leader of the sect, with a grin: "You didn't expect this ending, did you? The great goddess Asi in the sky should go home now."
The leader of the cult, Ah Lang, was flushed red and had lost all his composure. He shouted sternly, "What exactly do you want to do?"
"We just want to leave here safely, and I want to uncover all the secrets of As Town."
With the leader of the Alang sect subdued, a buzzing sound arose from the crowd on the altar, and some people even tried to rush forward...
A sudden gunshot silenced the altar.
Qin Ge laughed and said to Alang, "These guns have been hidden in the tunnel for who knows how many years, and they can still be fired now. It seems that your luck is really not good."
Lord Alang, still angry, stared wide-eyed in astonishment, seemingly wondering how the black-robed wizard had transformed into Lei Ming, and how Qin Ge knew about the tunnel. He wanted to ask something, but ultimately turned his head away and remained silent.
Qin Ge took a few quick steps forward, now only a few steps away from the crowd. He spoke loudly, “You’ve all been in Asi Town longer than I have, but who among you knows the secrets of Asi Town? This Alang cult leader, I don’t know what method he used to abduct us here, going to great lengths to make us believe we’re dead. He’s using these methods to deceive you all, preventing us from going home and reuniting with our families. Although I don’t yet know his purpose in doing this, there must be some conspiracy hidden within. Like you all, I was abducted here without even realizing it. Now, we’ve subdued Alang cult leader, and our only purpose is to return to the outside world. If anyone wants to go back, they can come with us; if anyone wants to stay, we won’t force them.”
The crowd immediately buzzed again, and someone shouted, "I want to go home!" Then, more people shouted loudly, and some even had tears streaming down their faces as they shouted.
"Everyone, let's go back to town first. We've found a way out of here. Once we've taken care of things here, we'll go to town and meet up with everyone," Qin Ge said loudly again.
The crowd lingered for a while before gradually dispersing. Qin Ge, with her sharp eyes, noticed Gao Qiao standing in front, expressionless, about to turn away. She hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed his arm: "Could you stay and help out?"
Takahashi was somewhat taken aback. He asked in confusion, "How can I help you?"
“You’ve been in this town for a long time, and there are some things I need to ask you.” Qin Ge held onto his arm tightly, so he could only follow behind her and walk back.
A moment later, the onlookers on the altar had dispersed, leaving only the stern-eyed Seventh Master, dressed in snow-white robes, standing with his hands behind his back. His expression remained as serene as an old monk, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly oblivious to the events unfolding before him. Meanwhile, Lei Ming still held a gun to Alang's forehead, his eyes warily fixed on Seventh Master not far away. Qin Ge went to the back and untied Dong'er, Su He, and the others. Dong'er jumped up and hugged Qin Ge eagerly, shouting, "Now I understand something!"
"What is it?" Qin Ge asked with a smile.
"That means no matter when or where, no matter what happens, I will always believe in my police officer husband."
Qin Ge chuckled, patted Dong'er's head, and gestured for her to stand aside.
"Alright, the show's finally coming to an end, Takahashi—if Takahashi really is your name, it's time for you to reveal your true identity." Qin Ge said to the somewhat bewildered Takahashi.
Takahashi's face flushed red again: "I don't know what you're talking about."
Qin Ge's expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "Then let me tell you, what I mean is that the real mastermind behind Asi Town is actually you, and you are the one who secretly planned all of this. You brought us from different places to Asi Town, what exactly is your purpose?"
Sweat beaded on Takahashi's forehead; he still didn't know where he had slipped up. Not only Takahashi, but Dong'er, Suhe, and the others all looked on in astonishment. Takahashi, who seemed gentle and refined and meticulous in his work, left an excellent impression on everyone. How could he be the mastermind behind it all?
Asi Hell: 773 Horror Series 12, Part 7, Chapter 112: Disappearance (1)
“We haven’t been in Asi Town for very long, and you’re the person we’ve had the most contact with here. All the little we know about Asi Town comes from you. Yesterday afternoon at the altar, I carefully recalled all my interactions with you. There were two main points you conveyed to us, and both of them made me suspicious. That’s when I started to doubt your identity,” Qin Ge said slowly to Gao Qiao.
Gao Qiao frowned, as if recalling what he had said to Qin Ge.
“On the morning we first arrived in Asi Town, you showed us around the town. At that time, you told us in a very certain and unquestionable tone that we were all dead, and the outside world had nothing to do with us anymore. I found it strange then. Let’s not talk about whether we were actually dead or not. What I found strange was why you were so sure about it. Although there are many strange things in Asi Town, it’s obviously unlikely that we would actually believe that we are dead. You spoke with such certainty, as if you were forcibly shoving this idea into our minds. At that time, I thought that maybe you had stayed in Asi Town for a long time and had been gradually assimilated by this view, so you didn’t doubt anything. But later, after getting to know you, especially after Tong Hao’s death, when you took me to find the leader of the Alang Cult, I found that you are a very opinionated and courageous person. How could such a person be so convinced of a not-so-clever lie?” “That doesn’t seem to prove anything,” Gao Qiao said.
“Let’s look at the second piece of information you gave me. You said the town affairs center is the agency that manages Asi Town, but the real power comes from the Alang cult leader inside the high walls.” Qin Ge pointed to Alang, who was being restrained by Lei Ming, “That is, him.” Gao Qiao nodded: “That’s the truth, I’m not lying.” “The first time you took me into that high-walled compound to find Alang cult leader and ask him to authorize me to investigate Tong Hao’s murder, I really thought Alang had the highest power in Asi Town. But after thinking about it carefully, I felt that some things were unlikely. You told me about the history of the Asi Cult. The Asi Cult is a tribal religion that has spread in the Asi Mountain region. Even if it has the ability…” It's possible to establish a town like Asi, but it's also impossible to establish a relatively complete social system within it. Everyone who comes to Asi must work, earn wages, and then use them for consumption. Walking around Asi, you wouldn't feel that it's deep in the mountains, and that any novelties from the outside world would quickly spread here. Do you really think that a tribal religion deep in the mountains could achieve all this?" Takahashi finally nodded: "That is indeed questionable." "And more importantly, how did these fourteen of us, originally from different places, all end up on a bus at the same time? Even if the Asi religion has supernatural powers, it's impossible for them to..." This must be some kind of magical power, like the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, I'm certain that behind the Aso Cult, there must be another force hidden. This force needs substantial capital as its backing to ensure that Aso Town maintains living conditions synchronized with the outside world, to have the opportunity to gather information on us, and to bring us here using a special method.” Takahashi couldn't help but sigh, “While what you've said doesn't directly concern me, the fact that you can think of these suspicious points is enough to show that you're a formidable opponent. Since you've come to me, you certainly won't be speaking without reason, so it's obviously impossible for me to hide anything anymore. I'm truly regretting it now…” "There are so many people in this world, how did I end up choosing you?" Qin Ge smiled and said, "Perhaps you're too lonely in this town of As, and need an opponent to make this dull life a little more interesting. I feel honored that you found me." Takahashi then smiled and said, "It's really not easy for you to find me in the crowd and figure out so many things on your own. But do you know the real purpose of my creation of this town of As?" Takahashi's relaxed demeanor made Qin Ge secretly wary. Now, Takahashi's words were the last question in his mind. He quickly went through everything in his mind again, but he still couldn't figure out the meaning of As's existence.
“If you can’t answer this question, then all your previous efforts may have been in vain, because everything now is just a process; only the outcome will determine victory or defeat.” Takahashi was more relaxed now. “Of course, I can tell you the answer in the end. As for how to solve the problem, that depends on your ability. However, before I reveal the answer, I want to know how you determined that I am the one hiding behind the scenes. The two points you mentioned above cannot be attributed to me at all.” Now it was Qin Ge’s turn to look somewhat solemn. He turned to look at Alang, who, under the thunderous gun barrel, stared blankly at Takahashi, seemingly also filled with doubts. Perhaps, he didn’t know Takahashi’s true intention in creating As Town. The white-robed wizard, Eagle Eye Seven, was also behaving rather strangely. He was like an outsider, his eyes still slightly closed, seemingly indifferent to what was happening here.
Hawkeye Seven's attitude was somewhat unsettling, and Takahashi's ease and confidence made him even more uneasy. Qin Ge had a vague sense of foreboding, and this time the feeling was unusually strong, as if a tremendous force was quietly approaching him, but he was completely unaware of it. Therefore, at this moment, he was somewhat dazed.
"Don't worry, I will definitely tell you the answer, and I can even tell you how to solve the problem. It just depends on whether you have the courage to do it," Takahashi said.
Asi Hell: 773 Horror Series 12, Part 7, Chapter 113: Disappearance (2)
Qin Ge was startled, his gaze fixed on Gao Qiao: "What other schemes are you plotting?" "It's not hard to know my schemes. You must first tell me which flaws I've revealed that made you suspect me." "Many." Qin Ge didn't want to waste any more time. "After Tong Hao's death, Su He, Dong'er, and I went to the town affairs center for help. That night, you and Jiao Yang appeared late at night, and we were impressed by your responsible work. But later, no matter what you said, Jiao Yang obeyed without question, which made me suspicious. You told me you were the head of the town affairs center's household registration department, and when you introduced Jiao Yang, you said he was the head of the police department. A murder case in town should be handled by the police department. If your identities are truly as you say, how could you command Jiao Yang?" Gao Qiao paused slightly, nodding: "That was my oversight." "You once told me, 'Come on...'" For a year in Silk Town, I had never entered those high-walled compounds, nor had I ever met Cult Leader Alang. But later, you easily led me into the compound, where I not only met the Cult Leader but also smoothly obtained his authorization to investigate the murder case. At that time, I had some doubts; it seemed you did these things too easily. Moreover, when you offered to authorize me to investigate the case, I saw some doubt on Cult Leader Alang's face. This doubt was strange. Even if Cult Leader Alang was undecided, he should only hesitate or waver. Why was he doubtful? There was only one answer: he didn't know why you wanted me to investigate this case. Later, he quickly agreed. I think you must have secretly given him some hints. "You even noticed such details. It seems I can't deny it even if I want to," Gao Qiao sighed.
“Last night, I finally pointed out that Zhang Song was the murderer of Tong Hao and Zhao Qing. Looking back now, Zhang Song was already contemplating suicide. He knew I still had many questions for him, such as how he killed Tong Hao and Zhao Qing, who he got the newspaper he left on the altar from, what his relationship was with the person who secretly planned all of this, and who that person was. But in the end, he didn't say anything and jumped off the cliff. What couldn't a dying man say? Yesterday afternoon, I thought about it for a long time, and finally, one person appeared in my mind. That person was with me from beginning to end. Zhang Song didn't say anything, it must be because of that person.” “That person is of course me.” Gao Qiao nodded. “When you were deducing the case, I was the only outsider in the room. Later, Zhang Song asked to go to the altar.” "On the stage, I'm here beside you again." "By this point, I already know that the person behind it all is you. Last night, we were attacked by the black-robed wizard, but we were rescued. This led us to learn that the black-robed wizard is actually Jiao Yang. Now, I have no more doubts. The black-robed wizard holds a prominent position in the Asic Cult, yet you can command him; therefore, your identity is self-evident." Gao Qiao listened intently, nodding repeatedly: "This is enough for you to find me." "Now, I've said what I needed to say. Now you should tell me your purpose in building this Asic Town and abducting so many people from different places." Qin Ge suddenly felt a little nervous. He knew that Gao Qiao's conspiracy must be a grand one; otherwise, it wouldn't be worth such a long and complicated process.
Takahashi smiled calmly, looking up at the already high sun, his smile becoming even more confident: "We've known each other for a while now, so if I were to beat around the bush with you, it would seem petty of me. But what I'm about to say can't be explained in just a few words. To understand the ins and outs of this matter, you'll need some patience, and after you hear it, don't regret it." Takahashi's words were somewhat strange. Why would he tell Qin Ge not to regret it after hearing the truth of the matter? Qin Ge immediately realized the answer, but he still firmly said, "I have patience, and I won't regret it." Takahashi calmly put his hands behind his back: "Now I can finally formally introduce myself. My name is Takahashi Koichi." He then pointed to the Alang Cult Leader, who was restrained by Lei Ming, "He is my brother. In your China, his name is Alang, but he is a member of our Takahashi family. Now, you must know that we are all Japanese." Japanese. A scene flashed through Qin Ge's mind: a dilapidated tunnel, piles of wreckage, bottles and jars on shelves, and half-burnt bones in the crematorium. His blood rushed to his head, and he felt an unconscious urge. At this moment, he was vaguely aware of something, but it was still unclear. He suppressed his urge and wanted to hear what Takahashi would say next.