152 Is the One Related to Haruko

152. The One Related to Haruko

"That one."

As Carl took off his mask and revealed his true face to Kenichi Shiro in the distance, he had actually wanted to tell Kenichi Kazuya that the Kenichi Shiro he spoke of was fine. The reason Kazuya thought something had happened to Shiro was probably because the life-sign monitoring device had been damaged.

However, Kenichi Kazuya, immersed in immense grief, gave Carl no chance to explain.

"I know this may be difficult for you to believe, Mr. Carl." Kenichi Kazuya's suppressed, choked voice came through the communicator. "But please, you must listen carefully to what I'm about to say. This is my uncle's final request in this world. I have to convey it to you in full."

Carl blinked instinctively.

You've put it like that. How could I interrupt now?

He looked at the very much alive Kenichi Shiro standing barely a dozen meters away. He realized that the most reasonable thing to do was immediately clear up the misunderstanding and tell Kenichi Kazuya that his uncle was safe and sound, but—

Carl was curious.

Perhaps he should say it as quickly as possible and immediately inform Kenichi Kazuya of the real situation here, but—

Carl was curious.

To be honest, Carl had a way of doing things that could only be called a bad habit. If something aroused his curiosity, he might act in ways that differed somewhat from his usual style.

For example, right now, temporarily concealing the fact that Kenichi Shiro was fine from the grieving Mr. Kenichi Kazuya, all to satisfy his own curiosity.

Carl was very curious about what final words Kenichi Shiro supposedly had to convey to him.

"My uncle told me before his death that if anything happened to him..." Kenichi Kazuya's grief-stricken voice came