Anime Crossover: A single ranking exposed the world

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After hearing this answer, Kanzaki Teru did not reply.

Because Hiersta actually guessed the real answer, something even Kanzaki Teru hadn't expected.

If you can't lie, then just don't answer the other person's question.

"Did I guess right? Or wrong? But judging from your reaction, I think I guessed right."

"How did you know."

Since he couldn't get away with it, Kanzaki Teru simply admitted it outright.

However, he didn't think it was an answer that Hiersta could have guessed, after all, if the answer was really derived solely from the clues they had just gathered.

This isn't reasoning at all; it's pure precognition.

Which aspect are you referring to?

Does it refer to knowing about AST, or about Yuuki Yuna, or... about the puppet commander?

It was obvious that Hiersta knew what he wanted to ask, but he deliberately used this method to tease himself.

While Kanzaki Teru was quite surprised that she had guessed about Yuuki Yuna, she was even more surprised that she knew that Yuuki Yuna was merely a puppet commander.

Chapter 376: Balance of Power

However, if you really want to be honest, he wasn't exactly a puppet; the commander was just a title.

The main decision-makers are actually four people, each representing a different faction.

Or rather, they are each in charge of different people, since AST is ostensibly a security company.

However, on the dark side, the task involves managing spirits, and as time goes on, it extends beyond just managing spirits as a unique entity.

The four were respectively in charge of magic, elves, supernatural abilities, and yin and yang.

The people in charge are Yuna Yuuki, Kotori Itsuka, Osamu Dazai, and Satoru Gojo.

Although it's hard to imagine, the relationship between these people in "833" is actually more harmonious than you might think.

However, their relationship had long since transcended that of colleagues, and they addressed each other as friends.

Therefore, there is no problem with the system's command. The reason why Yuuki Yuna was appointed as the commander was entirely due to trust in her.

Therefore, it would be more accurate to say that Yuna Yuki was acting as a figurehead commander rather than a puppet commander.

Moreover, they are generally responsible for matters within their respective fields.

I only ask for help from others when I encounter a problem that I cannot solve myself.

Therefore, conflicts rarely occur between them.

However, this was only the information that Kanzaki Teru had, and it would be difficult for ordinary people to know so much.

Even so, the information Hiersta possessed far exceeded Kanzaki Teru's expectations.

Therefore, it seems that this person knows things that are not only related to himself...

"You already knew the answer, didn't you?"

After all, Hiersta knew about his affairs, although it was unclear how much this person had investigated.

However, she might have already discovered that I have a relationship with Yuuki Yuna, so it wouldn't hurt to deduce the answer from that.

"Assistant, this is my skill as a famous detective."

As if reading Kanzaki Hiroki's mind, Hiesta answered his question with a smug look on his face.

"Since you put it that way, may I ask how the famous detective deduced the answer?"

After all, if the other party doesn't present their reasoning process in a logical and evidence-based manner, Kanzaki Teru won't believe them.

"That's up to your imagination. This is just my skill as a famous detective; there's no reasoning involved."

"Hmph, fine, if you don't want to talk about it, I won't force you."

Kanzaki Teru closed his eyes and decided to ignore the problems brought about by Hiesta.

"While I can't tell you the reasoning process, as compensation, I will tell you about the attack on your organization."

"No need, I've already roughly guessed who they are."

"Oh, assistant, your reasoning skills have also come alive?"

"It's a pity, this kind of thing can't even be called reasoning."

Kanzaki Teru was not happy at all when the other party complimented him on this matter, after all, it felt the same as a mother telling her child, "You did a really good job."

The feeling of being looked down upon is not pleasant, although Kanzaki Teru doesn't seem to care about such mockery.

Seeing the burning gaze in Hiesta's eyes, Kanzaki Teru knew that if he didn't speak up, the other party definitely wouldn't let him off easily.

With a helpless sigh, Kanzaki Teru picked up a book from the table...

Books are a wonderful thing; they allow you to immerse yourself in different worlds and experience the different lives of different people.

What Kanzaki Teru is holding in his hand right now is "Don Quixote" by Spanish writer Cervantes.

There are only two kinds of people in the world: Hamlet and Don Quixote.

"The organization that attacked me was the [Group], wasn't it?"

"Oh, assistant, you actually knew that."

I thought you were just trying to show off in front of me.

Upon hearing Kanzaki Hiroshi's answer, Hiesta showed a surprised expression, as if he genuinely did not expect Kanzaki Hiroshi to know the name of the organization that attacked him.

Why should I put on this pointless act of bravado?

Don't people always try to be strong in front of someone they like?

Why is it based on the premise that I have feelings for you?

"Isn't that right? Few people can resist a beautiful girl like me, you know."

"Even I can't stand your narcissistic attitude anymore."

Although Kanzaki Teru made such a sarcastic remark, Hiersta seemed completely unfazed.

Seeing her attitude, Kanzaki Teru could only sigh helplessly.

Then he flipped through the book in his hand. Although he had read this book many times, a good book is indeed worth savoring slowly.

How much do you know about me?

Since I've read it many times already, chatting and reading at the same time won't have any impact on me.

Which aspect are you referring to?

Chapter 377: Beneath the Surface

"I'm sure Miss Detective knows which aspect I'm referring to."

"Although I am a famous detective, I am not a superpowered person. I do not have the ability to read minds."

"I don't believe an ordinary person could easily drive away the people sent by the [Group]. After all, I have fought with those two people. They are definitely not ordinary people. If I had to rank them, their strength would definitely be among the top I have ever seen."

Kanzaki Teru wasn't exaggerating when he said these words; he had truly never seen many people with such strength.

Their abilities themselves are not particularly strong; they have achieved this level of strength entirely through accumulated combat experience.

"Is this what you call complacency? Even someone with the strength of 23 wouldn't stand a chance against you."

Hiersta clearly had no intention of answering Kanzaki Hikaru's question directly, and continued to dwell on unimportant matters.

"This is just the surplus of the strong. Even if the [Combination] uses all its strength, I am confident that I can annihilate them all."

This isn't just a simple matter of difference in strength; it's a difference in level.

Although he knew Hiersta was changing the subject, Kanzaki Teru had plenty of time and wasn't in a hurry.

"I see. But even with such strength, there are still things that cannot be accomplished."

Kanzaki Teru didn't expect Hiesta to bring up this topic, but Hiesta didn't.

"How much do you actually know?"

"Who knows, but—"

By placing it close to Hiei Kanzaki's ear, Hiei Kanzaki could clearly feel Hiei's breath.

"I know more than you think."

With a mischievous smile on his face, Hietha's thoughts were somewhat incomprehensible even to Kanzaki Teru.

Kanzaki Teru considers himself quite good at understanding people's hearts, but lately he's been finding more and more things he can't understand.

From Kagaya Ubuyashiki at the beginning, to Tsuru Kazami later, and now to Hiesta in front of me.

These people always gave him a unique feeling, suggesting that their strength might not be that great.

However, it gives people an indescribable feeling, but Kanzaki Teru still doesn't understand the source of this feeling.

But perhaps he'll figure it out someday; Kanzaki Teru is too lazy to dwell on that right now.

Meanwhile, in Japan—

"Really? Did it fail?"

A young girl was making a phone call. Although she couldn't hear the voice on the other end, it was probably not good news.

After all, there was no smile on the girl's face, only endless coldness that chilled her to the bone.

"As expected, North American organizations are unreliable. When it comes to crucial moments, we still have to rely on ourselves."

As she spoke, the girl tore several photos beside her into pieces.

Upon closer inspection, these photos are indeed of the members of the group, Nathaniel and Anne.

"Kansaki Teru, I'll handle this."

Her expression gradually turned fierce. Although she looked like an ordinary girl, the murderous aura emanating from her was chilling.

"But before that..."

The girl picked up a few more photos from the table and arranged them neatly.