S.C.I Mystery Series Volume 2 Chapter 53

 

Murderer vs Murderer 26 - Karula

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After locking Benjamin in the room, everyone gathered in the living room.

"The most urgent task now is to eliminate Wolf." Bai Yutang said, "But it seems like is will be a difficult fight.” As he spoke, he looked at Ouyang Chun and Mason on the side.

"Indeed." Mason was a little embarrassed. "Wolf’s fortress is on an island, and we don’t know how strong his forces are. If there is a fight, it may be too big to clean up.”

Ouyang Chun also nodded, "We can't fight against each other."

“If we can’t fight them, then who can?” Zhao Hu asked.

"Those who Wolf uses." Zhan Zhao silently added, "Murder vs. Murderer."

"Are you talking about using the werewolves that we caught?" Bai Yutang asked, "But we only have two werewolves in our hands, is that enough?"

Zhan Zhao shook his head and said, "It’s not about using the werewolves to fight. Instead, it’s using counter-theories and counter-suggestion to achieve chaos within WOLF. As long as he doesn’t have people supporting him, it will be easy to deal with Wolf alone.”

Everyone looked at each other and thought that it was feasible.

“But the hard part is the implementation.” Zhan Zhao frowned slightly, “We don't know the composition of WOLF and it’s internal structure… If only we had some more information about this, or someone who could sneak in to WOLF…”

“There’s one person who should know.” Zhao Jue, who was sitting leisurely beside Zhan Zhao and drinking tea, smiled. "He knows Wolf best and can also provide all the help we need. Most importantly, he is the one who wants to eliminate Wolf the most.”

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at each other, and they both felt that Zhao Jue made sense. This one person… was Karula.

"With Leonard's character, he must have already asked someone to tell Karula about Wolf's whereabouts." Bai Jintang pinched out his cigarette and said, "And with Karula's character, it is very possible that he will have TVA start to fight with WOLF."

"If they both fight, then does Leonard benefit?" Zhan Zhao asked.

"Absolutely." The twins said, "However, based on WOLF's refusal to reveal their location, Karula's current power should be stronger than Wolf. However, Wolf has those werewolves. Both sides are currently passive."

"If we ask Karula to cooperate..." Zhao Zhen looked at Bai Yutang, "We should be able to deal with Wolf."

Bai Yutang looked at Ouyang Chun, and Ouyang Chun looked at Mason. Mason couldn't laugh or cry, "We are the police... Cooperating with terrorists? We can’t let people know we are looking to work with him."

"It shouldn't be necessary for us to find him." Zhan Zhao whispered, "Karula may come to us..."

As soon as his voice fell, Bai Jintang's cell phone rang. When he answered it, he frowned.

"What's the matter?" Gongsun asked him.

Bai Jintang looked back at Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang, "Karula is at the foot of the mountain and told me that he is coming as a guest."

"He’s really here?" Everyone looked at Zhan Zhao.

"What should we do?" The twins asked, "Welcome him or drive him away?"

Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang and shrugged — ‘You are the captain, you decide.’

“Invite him in.” Bai Yutang said, “This cooperation benefits both of us. Since Wolf’s experiments will grow stronger every day, and his network of relationships is vast and intricate, it is best that we deal with him as soon as possible!”

Bai Jintang nodded to the twins, and the twins went out to welcome the guest.

Bai Yutang looked around and said, "I’ll stay with Cat, Brother, Ouyang, and Zhao Jue. The rest of you wait upstairs."

Everyone readily agreed and moved upstairs. In order to avoid embarrassment, Mason followed them upstairs.

"You stay." Bai Jintang suddenly called out to Zhao Zhen.

Everyone was a little puzzled. Zhao Zhen laughed, "Why? Do you want me to stay and put on a magic show?"

Everyone laughed.

"That's not a bad idea." Bai Jintang said, "As far as I know, Karula is a super big magic fan, and the magician he likes the most is you."

Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, "Well, that's an honor. Do you want me to seduce him?"

"Sexual temptation can be avoided, but having you here may make it easier to talk with him." Bai Jintang said.

Zhao Zhen nodded and sat down on the sofa. Behind him, Bai Chi suddenly became a little nervous. Gongsun held his arm and brought him upstairs. Before they entered the room, Bai Chi asked Gongsun “Is it really necessary to seduce him?”

Gongsun smirked, "How could it be possible that he only likes the magic, but not the person performing it."

“Then… Since you like his magic, then you might also like him?!” Bai Chi was a little unhappy, “He doesn’t have any nerves...”

Gongsun couldn't help laughing, teasing Bai Chi, "Chi Chi, are you jealous?"

Bai Chi glanced at Gongsun, "Um...no."

“However, you and Zhao Zhen are close bet yet quite distant. It always feels like you are not on the right track… Zhao Zhen has the face of a playboy. It’s not easy for him to be dedicated to you.”

"What dedication..." Bai Chi blushed.

Gongsun shook his head. Leaning in to Bai Chi’s ear, he spoke in a low voice, “If you really like something, don’t keep it thousands of miles away. If you let it get away, you might not be able to find it again.”

"Really?" Bai Chi became more nervous. He leaned on the edge of the door to observe the situation downstairs.

Shortly after, a black car drove to the door of the villa. The twins stood by the door waiting. As soon as the car stopped, two men dressed in black suits got out of the front seats; they looked like well-trained bodyguards.

The members of SCI that were upstairs peered out the window. Jiang Ping frowned slightly. He turned on his computer to check something and said “Wow, those two bodyguards were boxing champions before.”

“Really?” Ouyang Chun rushed over, wanting to gossip, “Isn’t it too ridiculous to find boxing champions to be your bodyguards?”

“Isn’t that better than Leonard?” Nobody knows who said it, but everyone thought of the bright, flower-like Eugene hanging around Leonard. They were all a bit speechless… Leonard’s status as a mafia leader is at stake.

After the two bodyguards got out of the car, one stood a few steps in front while the other went to open the door. As the door opened, a third person got out of the car.

"That's Karula? He’s damn young." Zhao Hu was laying down by the window and saw a tall, thin man with long red hair and a black suit get out of the car. He looked a bit like an Asian… “Is that one of the legendary Indians?”

"Wow, this uncle is so handsome." Luoyang sat on the sofa holding Lisbon while looking down curiously.

Bai Chi moved over and took a look, "That...is that considered handsome?"

"Forget it." Luo Tian said, "Do you think that the way he dresses make him look similar to Zhao Zhen?”

"Isn’t he a fan?" Gongsun said indifferently. "It should be normal to dress like your idol."

"It's not very similar," Bai Chi whispered, "He doesn't have Zhao Zhen’s handsomeness."

"Huh?" Luoyang looked at Bai Chi and said, "Well, Sister Xin taught me about types the other day.”

"What types?" Everyone asked Luoyang curiously.

“Sister Xin said that Uncle Zhan and Uncle Bai are both perfect, one with prose and the other with martial arts. Uncle Gongsun is cold and glamorous. Uncle Da Bai is a mature emperor. Uncle Zhao Zhen is evil and charming. Uncle twins are funny. Uncle Ma Han is cold. Uncle Zhao Hu is honest. Uncle Zhang Long is a ruffian. Uncle Wang Chao is already married and he is a good husband. Uncle Jiang Ping is an otaku. My father is a mighty uncle, and I am cute.” Luoyang explained with a smile.

Everyone opened their mouths and listened to Luoyang’s words. Ma Han stretched his hand out to pat Luo Tian, saying “Don’t let it go to your heart!” Luo Tian was still immersed in the shock brought by the phrase ‘mighty uncle’ for a long time. He couldn’t bring himself out of his thoughts, feeling extremely hurt… ‘Why did I become an uncle in my early thirties? What’s wrong with being in your thirties?’

"Then...what about me?" Bai Chi asked Luoyang anxiously, "What type am I?"

"Sister Xin said that you are just like me. You are a boy, not a man." Luoyang said triumphantly, "Big Brother Bai Chi is naturally cute."

Bai Chi's mouth was flat. He hugged Lisbon and couldn't figure it out, muttering to himself, "Zhao Zhen is a handsome guy with an evil and charming type. I am a natural and dull boy in his twenties who is cute…" He was hit harder than Luo Tian.

Luoyang saw Luo Tian’s very hurt expression, so he rushed forward and said, "Dad, you don't have to be sad. Sister Xin said that you are a reliable and mature man.” (Angel: The author uses 大叔控, or Uncle Control, which doesn’t work in English, so I will explain it here. Uncle Control is a term used by women who particularly like reliable and mature men. Hence, the following reaction after Luoyang said it.)

“Cough…” Everyone around him coughed in shock. Ma Han lowered his head and earnestly spoke to Luoyang, “Yang Yang, you must never learn these kinds of messy things from Xin Xin again!”

"Huh? Why?" Luoyang tilted his head and puzzled, "I think she makes a lot of sense."

......

Everyone was still laughing, but Bai Chi walked to the door, feeling a little lost, and looked downstairs.

Karula carried himself with confidence. He left his two bodyguards at the door and followed the twins into the villa alone. 

"Bai...long time no see." Karula stretched his hand out to shake hands with Bai Jintang. Bai Jintang shook his hand, but did not show any obvious feelings. He immediately introduced everyone one by one.

"Oh... Police Officer Ouyang." Karula shook hands with Ouyang Chun, "I’ve long admired you."

"This is Bai Yutang."

"Bai’s younger brother?" Karula nodded, "I’ve heard so much about you."

Bai Yutang nodded, but said nothing.

Then there was Zhan Zhao. Karula looked him up and down, then asked Bai Jintang, "Was he the one that single-handedly dealt with the people in Benjamin’s stronghold?”

Bai Jintang raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't listen to Leonard's nonsense."

Zhan Zhao paid close attention to Karula. He felt that he was very young, especially with that dazzling red hair, although he was probably around thirty years old. His hair should be dyed, as people of Indian descent usually have black hair.

"Zhao Jue."

Karula was taken aback. He stared at Zhao Jue and asked, "Are you Zhao Jue?"

Zhao Jue raised his eyes to him. He was too lazy to get up from the sofa, and he continued to drink his tea.

"Do you know this one?" Bai Jintang pointed to Zhao Zhen on the sofa next to him.

"Oh..." Karula's face showed a pleasant surprise. He stepped forward to shake hands with Zhao Zhen.

Bai Chi watched attentively from upstairs and was very dissatisfied. He heard Gongsun next to him say, "Sure enough, no matter what your background is, you will be nervous when you meet your idol."

Bai Chi didn't speak, but his face was unhappy.

"Today really is a good day." Karula sat down on the sofa with satisfaction. He looked at the group and said, "If there was a wolf's head on the table and we were drinking together, it would be even better."

Bai Yutang, Zhan Zhao, and Ouyang Chun were all police officers, and they were a little uncomfortable when they heard the way Karula talks.

"Are you here for Wolf?" Bai Jintang saw that Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao didn't seem to appreciate Karula's character. Karula has a cruel temperament, so it’s not surprising that most people don't like him.

"Of course." Karula was straightforward, "I'll just say it. Wolf, I must kill him. I will not let anyone who betrays me get away with it. But the group of people organized by Wolf… have caused a certain amount of trouble for me.”

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at each other – ‘This Karula sure is direct.’

“I want to pay the least in return for dealing with Wolf. It just so happens that his behaviour has angered the police and disrupted the order of the light world… So, I want to cooperate with you to eliminate him.” (Angel: light world refers to the regular society, the opposite of the dark world, which is made up of the mafia and gangs and such.)

After listening, Bai Yutang nodded, "We’ll cooperate."

"Wonderful!" Karula nodded in satisfaction. He crossed his legs and pointed at Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao, "I appreciate the two of you very much. Let's talk about the details of our cooperation!" Then he pointed to Bai Jintang. "I owe you a favor, and I will repay it... As for you..." He said, pointing at Zhao Zhen, "After we finish talking, I want to invite you to dinner."

Zhao Zhen thought for a while, then looked upstairs. Bai Chi was hiding behind the door. His face looked ugly and he heard Zhao Zhen faintly reply to Karula, “Alight.”

"Hahaha..." Karula laughed loudly, "Today really is worth celebrating!"

Bai Chi's face was blue behind the door. He saw a pillow on the floor next to next to him and raised his foot to stomp on it!

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated: April 10/11, 2021