Not a detective

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Whether to address the other person as Yutaro or Kosuke, the other person has already admitted that he is that tycoon.

Now, Parkinson's disease has no longer recurred in him. He escaped with his life through suicide and has gained a healthy body.

"...That's too harsh. I prefer to say, 'The blessings of the gods have come upon him.'"

Kosuke Shinonome savored the taste of the sake and smiled: "He is lucky to be my first son and to receive such glory."

Riku Asakawa couldn't fathom why this world possessed such a "possession" ability. After Higashino Kosuke killed a group of believers and church members, he committed suicide and became this ownerless "ghost" form, or rather, a "god," who could completely replace a person's soul and take over their body.

Such power is too bizarre and too terrifying.

He recalled the "Spider Woman" he had first encountered, who could also manipulate other people's bodies, but that was "swapping," while Higashino Kosuke's was complete "domination."

Is this the power of faith taken to its extreme? Like a variant of "possession by a monster" and "divine intervention," Kosuke Shinonome has sublimated himself into a certain ideology.

As long as the "Supreme God" exists in people's faith, He is immortal and indestructible...

Asakawa Riku didn't care about any of that.

He strode over, smashed the champagne bottle, grabbed the man by the neck, and slammed Higashino Kosuke against the wall.

Suddenly, a huge commotion erupted in the room. The wall was cracked from the impact, and Higashikuni Kosuke broke several ribs, dangling precariously in the corner.

"It seems that even the gods aren't that powerful."

Asakawa Riku sneered. The other party's body seemed to be at the level of an ordinary person. As long as he added a kick, he could crush the head.

Kosuke Shinonome seemed oblivious to the pain; even as he coughed up blood, he continued to smile.

"What impressive power... Actually, what I admire most is your body, you know that, Asakawa Riku?"

"If you can do it, then try possessing me."

Asakawa Riku had a sudden thought: he wanted to lure the other person into his body; maybe that would be a way.

Just like when we defeated "Tsuchigumo" last time, not everyone can control this body that has been honed to its limit.

Higashino Kosuke shook his head:

"What a pity... If only you had just agreed to my request, if only you had truly and sincerely believed in the true God..."

“You mean…” Asakawa Riku understood his meaning: “Your condition for possession is that the person must be a member of the church… You also let your children join the cult…”

He understood. In fact, Higashino Kosuke never intended to recruit him into the church from the beginning. The talk of "partners" and "exorbitant terms" was a complete lie.

As soon as Asakawa Riku becomes a believer, he will be immediately controlled by the god. This is Shinonome Kosuke's goal. He craves this young and strong body.

"Partner, I'm not lying, what's wrong with that?"

Kosuke Shinonome didn't panic at being exposed; instead, he wore a smug expression, a twisted smile on his face.

"Think about it, you contribute part, I contribute part, and together we ascend to godhood in the new world. Isn't that the best partnership?"

"I've heard enough."

Asakawa Riku pressed his foot down on his throat, slowly releasing maximum pain and pressure through the sole of his shoe, causing blood to gush out little by little.

This person's thoughts and ideas disgusted him. Perhaps compared to that, the previous Ibuki Ren was more like a normal person: "Shut up."

"Even if you kill me... I can just take on a new body! Killing only Yutaro won't do any good! I still have seventeen children, and dozens of grandchildren!"

Higashino Kosuke burst into loud laughter, letting out sharp howls and roars.

So that's how it is. No wonder he dared to come to see me alone. Asakawa Riku understood. Shinonome Kosuke was no longer afraid of being killed; his consciousness could escape and transfer at any time.

At that moment, he indeed became a god who was free from illness and disaster, achieving immortality.

No wonder this old man has so many lovers. With so many children born to a stud, it's probably not just because he's lustful; he's been planning this all along.

In that case, regardless of whether Higashikuni Kosuke's body dies or not, he will become the eternal spiritual nightmare of the Fuyuki family, possessing the body of the next heir.

As a local emperor for all eternity.

"In that case, I'll kill them all one by one."

Asakawa Riku coldly replied, his eyes revealing an undisguised ferocity that seemed to expose his terrifying nature: "I will kill as many people as you have spare bodies. Every time you transfer to a new body, I will hunt you down. You will never be able to escape me, you will never be able to get away. I will kill you until you regret it, until you give up and beg for mercy..."

No matter what, this demon must not be allowed to exist in the world.

What if I said it was [70 people]?

"……what?"

Suddenly, Higashino Kosuke raised his trembling hand and grabbed Asakawa Riku's calf tightly.

His eyes were filled with madness, and though he was weak and on the verge of death, he forced out a blood-stained laugh with all his might:

"Asakawa Riku, can't you hear... the sounds of revelry?"

Asakawa Riku was taken aback.

He listened intently and heard a commotion outside, seemingly coming from downstairs in the distance.

This is the tenth floor, at least thirty meters above the ground. This room has no windows and is very soundproof, so it's generally impossible to know what's happening outside downstairs.

But Asakawa Riku had excellent hearing. He listened to the noise in the street and thought it was the start of Halloween revelry. Kabukicho was always bustling and noisy, so there was nothing strange about it.

But... in that instant, he heard a hint of "wailing, screaming, and exclamation" in those sounds.

"What...did you do?!"

"I'm betting 5% of Tokyo's population and all my followers against the world!"

Shinonome Kosuke's laughter grew louder and louder, as if he were enjoying Asakawa Riku's astonishment:

"The revolution has begun! Asakawa Riku... go and see for yourself. I guarantee that after today, the world will be forced to acknowledge the existence of gods, and I will add—"

The sound abruptly ended with a crisp, decisive crash.

Asakawa Riku finally couldn't take it anymore and stomped on his head, splattering blood everywhere.

Winter of the Gods: Chapter Twenty-Two - The Faceless Man

"Around 8 p.m. tonight, police and fire departments received reports of several individuals exhibiting unusual behavior and physical discomfort on the streets of Tokyo. Subsequently, the number of people with the same symptoms rapidly increased, raising suspicions of drug-induced mental abnormalities or possibly a terrorist attack involving biochemical agents. Police have closed major roads and advised citizens to stay away from crowds, avoid festival-related celebrations, wear masks, and return home quickly. Rescue efforts and the investigation into the cause are ongoing."

This news seems very strange to anyone.

Despite being a major case suspected of being a terrorist attack, there was no footage of the scene or any interviews. Only two news anchors were present, sitting in their seats; nothing could be seen.

Even if cameras can't get to the scene, social media and video websites should be full of on-site reports by now, but even relevant keywords aren't being displayed.

Those with keen insight can guess that strict censorship must have been implemented. A large number of videos uploaded to short video platforms are blocked within a second.

Whether this control measure is good or bad is hard to say. Its original intention is certainly to protect the stability of worldviews, otherwise a large number of ideologies will be impacted.

But it was too late to hide it anymore...

Because the entire city of Tokyo is now a living hell, with no place of peace.

This situation might pique some curiosity, making them want to go out and see, but the moment they see it, they'll regret it and rush back home to lock the door.

When Halloween began, no one could have imagined it would turn out like this.

...

"Run! Run! Xiangzi!!"

In the streets and alleys, a young couple was running for their lives. The man was holding his girlfriend's hand, and their legs were moving at lightning speed.

The woman was just panting heavily, looking exhausted, her face pale, as if she was about to faint.

"...No, I can't run anymore, Tsuyoshi."

The next second, her high heel broke, her ankle twisted, and she screamed in pain.

She fell awkwardly to the ground, knocking over a roadside trash can, and her boyfriend also stopped.

The footsteps behind are getting closer and closer.

Those were the monsters chasing them... Although they still looked human, they wore strange and bizarre clothes and had brightly colored hair, making them look particularly terrifying.

Especially at night, when the dim streetlights can't illuminate their faces at all, they approach and surround you in groups, stepping on the ground one step at a time, which is very frightening.

"you……!"

The man pointed angrily at them and roared, "Who are you? Why are you attacking us? We've already called the police, don't come any closer!"

But there was no response.

Those people, heads bowed and moving slowly, muttering incoherently, their bodies contorted and stiff, like twitching puppets, had already gathered around.

The couple suppressed their fear, but their bodies and lips trembled. They remembered that it hadn't been like this just a moment ago.

Xiangzi and Gangzhi were just an ordinary couple who went out on a date tonight, wanting to enjoy the unique Halloween carnival atmosphere, and even dressed up in cosplay costumes.

We chatted, took photos, drank beer, and laughed loudly on the street. Everything was going well until recently, something suddenly changed.

Strange noises came from the crowd.

Then came pushing and howling. The streets were already crowded, and this collapse was like a domino effect, with no way to control the toppling wave.

Thinking there had been a stampede, Gangzhi panicked and quickly pulled his girlfriend to safety. Luckily, there was a small alley nearby, which allowed them to avoid danger.

But they soon realized that something was wrong.

It wasn't just a simple stampede; it seemed that a group of people were frantically beating, biting, and attacking those around them, which caused the pushing and shoving chaos.

From a distance, the group of people were covered in blood, and their carnival costumes made them look terrifying.

So the couple started to run away, initially thinking they were drug-addicted thugs or mentally unstable lunatics, but gradually they realized that wasn't the case either.

Because wherever they went, the streets of Tokyo were filled with such madness, with people attacking those around them indiscriminately and even dismantling things to use as weapons.

Everywhere there was blood, screams, and people running away, while hordes of madmen marched through the streets, turning it into a real Halloween.

...What exactly happened?!

No one could answer their questions, and what was even more terrifying was that they had nowhere to go. Their homes were far away, and the area beneath the subway entrance was now a living hell.

Xiangzi and Gangzhi could only keep running away, but they were quickly spotted by the attackers and could only run desperately until they arrived at this place.

"Who...who are you?! Why are you chasing us?!"

The woman's cries grew weak; she found herself unable to stand up.

"Damn it...! These bastards!"

The man wanted to carry his girlfriend and keep running, but he had reached his physical limit.

The madmen were getting closer and closer, and there was nowhere to escape. Gangzhi was filled with despair. He didn't know what to do, so he simply reached out and hugged his girlfriend.

Even if there's no hope, I still want to stand in front of her, even if it's just to protect her for a moment.

"Well done."

Suddenly, a jarring sound rang out.

Instead of the expected beating and biting, Gangzhi, trembling and clinging to his girlfriend, heard several crisp "snap" and "thud" sounds around him.

When I opened my eyes and looked up, I could see almost nothing. It was as if a cold wind was sweeping in from the night, blowing all the madmen down.

That seems... to be a person?