Chapter 14: Mr. A seems to have a low IQ.

"So what are we then?"

It was clear that Tamamiya Ryoko really wanted to integrate into human society, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten pregnant.

"How should I know? You parasitic beings resort to eating other humans just to keep yourselves alive. It's cannibalism, why do you do this?" Shinichi said with some anger.

"It's simple, because their nourishment can only come from humans. Although they can eat regular food, only certain components found in human bodies can satisfy them," Cyrus replied on behalf of Tamamiya Ryoko.

"That's right, we need nutrients, and these nutrients can only be obtained from humans," Tamamiya Ryoko said, looking at Shinichi's right hand. "Didn't you ask your right hand about this issue?"

At this point, Migi explained, "I directly obtain nutrients from Shinichi's blood, so I don't know what food is, nor do I understand what cannibalism means."

"No wonder you reject us so much," Tamamiya Ryoko clasped her hands in front of her chest. Honestly, Cyrus felt a scholarly aura from her. Compared to Mr. A sitting dumbfounded beside her, she seemed more like a researcher.

"In fact, I've always been thinking, is there really a need for a species that cannot reproduce and enjoys cannibalism to exist?" This profound question was obviously beyond Shinichi's comprehension at the moment. "Anyway, I don't think you are beings from Earth. Maybe you come from outer space."

The conversation between the two made Mr. A unable to sit still. He suddenly stood up, expressionless. "Wasting my time. Even if I know my identity, so what? It won't change anything."

Then his expression twisted, "I only know that when I'm hungry, I eat. And anyone who gets in the way must be dealt with. That's it."

With that said, he left.

And as he left, he also said, "He's dangerous. He should be killed."

"Ms. Tamamiya, Mr. A seems to have a low IQ. It doesn't seem very wise to let him be the father of your child," Cyrus leaned back in his chair, leisurely sipping his coffee.

Facing Cyrus's teasing, Tamamiya Ryoko actually frowned and began to seriously consider it. "At that time, I only considered his physical qualities and didn't think about this issue. Does pregnancy really affect a child's intelligence based on the parents?"

Seeing that Tamamiya Ryoko took it seriously, Cyrus quickly raised his hands, "I was just joking. As for that matter, I believe there should be reasonable scientific basis online."

"Oh, right, I've got the data now. I'll take my leave then. Shinichi, if you need anything, call me anytime." Before leaving, Cyrus patted Shinichi on the shoulder and raised his left hand, mimicking answering a phone call.

Leaving the coffee shop, Cyrus took a taxi to Ginza according to the address on the photocopy.

Ginza is located in the central area of Tokyo. Sitting in the taxi, Cyrus looked out through the window. Skyscrapers were visible everywhere, and pedestrians walking on both sides of the road were high-ranking office workers who were not seen elsewhere, and there were luxury goods stores that were not seen elsewhere.

"We're almost there." Cyrus looked down at the map in his hand and got out of the car.

"Are you working in Ginza? Then you should be careful. Try to stay where there are more people, because there's a rumor about a dangerous serial killer around here." The driver took the yen handed over by Cyrus and kindly reminded him.

"I'll be careful. Thank you, Mr. Driver."

Cyrus smiled and put the change into his pocket. At this moment, he saw a well-decorated high-end Japanese restaurant.

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 After placing his order, Cyrus casually found a place to sit down. While waiting for his food, he flipped through the newly acquired data.

He must say, the service here is painfully slow.

He was almost done with the data when his dishes still hadn't arrived.

"I'm really sorry for the long wait," a youthful and attractive waitress approached Cyrus with a plate, placing the tuna platter in front of him. Cyrus had just finished reviewing the data, and though he wanted to complain, he hypocritically said, "It's okay, good food is worth the wait."

After the waitress left, Cyrus opened his panel.

[Transformation Talent Fusion in progress, current progress 51%]

The information from Tamamiya Ryoko was quite helpful, saving him at least half a month's time. Testing it out, Cyrus found he could currently control 50% of his entire body, but the consumption was astounding.

Even for enhanced parasites, they usually only transform a small part of themselves where they are parasitic. Extensive transformation requires extremely high physical requirements from the host and distracts attention, providing no combat assistance.

Unless each part of the body is controlled by a consciousness, like the strongest parasite, Hoto.

"No wonder it's a ¥13,000 set. The ingredients are indeed very fresh." Cyrus applied a bit of fresh wasabi to the tuna sashimi and savored it.

"Sss!" Cyrus suddenly felt a refreshing sensation through his five senses.

As he quietly enjoyed his meal, an unexpected visitor appeared outside on the street. She was dressed in a glamorous manner, adorned from head to toe in branded logos, though her attire was puzzling.

Despite it being autumn, she seemed overstuffed, as if wearing all branded clothes at once.

She stopped in front of a luxury store next to the sushi restaurant, staring straight at the merchandise inside without uttering a word.

Soon, the salesperson inside noticed the strange customer at the door.

"May I help you with something? Would you like to come in and take a look?" the salesperson asked.

"I want everything inside," the woman's head suddenly split into four or five pieces, devouring the upper half of the salesperson like a cannibal. Numerous tentacles spread out from her head, each very thin, with eyeballs popping out, giving a creepy appearance.

The sudden murder shocked passersby, who screamed in succession. Even the high-ranking office workers, who had been strolling leisurely, abandoned their composure and hurriedly fled in the opposite direction. Cars on the road didn't dare to slow down. The scene unfolding shattered their worldview.

Inside the sushi restaurant, many customers turned pale with fear, and even the manager abandoned the shop and fled.

"So much for staying calm."

Cyrus, unsurprised by this turn of events, continued to eat his meal while observing everything outside through the window.

Parasites can sense each other's presence.

So, among the photocopies from Tamamiya Ryoko was a map, already marked with the location of the target parasite.

Cyrus's task was simply to arrive promptly and eliminate it.