21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 864 - 858: The Shrimp Catcher House

After dinner, Chen Yu and his wife, along with Inomata Naoki, left Minami's small shop together. Inomata originally planned to find an opportunity to apologize to Minami, but seeing her consistently avoiding him, he had no choice but to give up and decide to follow Chen Yu's suggestion to seek Kohinata Kaori's help in apologizing.

The group of four left the shop. Inomata Naoki naturally headed to the subway station to take the subway back to Tokairin Yuko's temporary residence, where he was currently staying. Although the salary Chen Yu paid him at the lab was quite high, considering his future with Tokairin Yuko, Inomata felt he couldn't indulge himself to the extent of taking a taxi.

Watching Inomata Naoki leave, Chen Yu then turned to Jounouchi Hiromi and said, "Honey, let's head home."

"Let's take a walk together first. It's been a while since we last went for a stroll." Hiromi clearly didn't feel like returning home yet, as she held onto Chen Yu's arm. "I still remember the last time you took me to Yokohama for a walk, and we bought those Yokohama siu mai. I'm craving them again now."

"Yokohama siu mai? Last time, you had the audacity to demand them while drunk, forcing me to buy them for you in the middle of the night. You're not planning on pulling the same stunt again tonight, are you?" Seeing Hiromi clutching his arm and making a face that essentially said, "That's exactly what I want. What can you do about it?" Chen Yu could only shake his head helplessly and turn to Belfast, saying, "Beifa, you can head back now. I'll take Hiromi to Yokohama."

"Commander, you previously instructed me to ensure the lady's safety. If I were to leave now, then her security might become..." Belfast hesitated for a moment, knowing her current mission was to protect Jounouchi Hiromi, which remained the only task for the Ship-girls now.

Hearing Belfast's concerns, Chen Yu merely chuckled, replying, "It's alright. With me personally watching over Hiromi, she won't face any danger. Besides, if anything does happen, opening the Necromantic Space and summoning reinforcement for a quick assist won't take much time at all. Let us enjoy some alone time tonight."

"Understood. I wish you a pleasant evening." Upon hearing Chen Yu's response, Belfast ceased her insistence, bowed to him, and returned to the Necromantic Space.

Seeing Belfast depart, Chen Yu turned to Jounouchi Hiromi and said, "Beifa's gone, so tonight we can fully enjoy some quality time together."

Upon hearing this, Hiromi simply nestled closer to his arm, smiling mischievously without speaking. Yet the happiness of her triumphant prank was apparent on her face, revealing precisely how she felt in that moment.

Sensing his wife's delight, Chen Yu playfully raised his hand to pinch her cheek affectionately.

Even though they had been married for years, Chen Yu's intimate gesture still flustered Jounouchi Hiromi slightly. To mask her embarrassment, she quickly changed the subject, asking, "Honey, you said we're going to Yokohama, but how will we get there? Don't tell me you plan to walk there again like last time."

"Walking isn't impossible—it's just way too boring." Chen Yu smiled and shook his head. His face suddenly took on a playful expression as he whispered to Hiromi, "Have you ever watched *Wangan Midnight* before?"

"*Wangan Midnight*? Don't tell me, honey—you're planning to…?!" Hiromi's face lit up with surprise as she discerned Chen Yu's intentions.

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Wangan refers to the Bayshore Route, a high-speed expressway encircling Tokyo Bay that stretches from Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, to Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is commonly known as the Wangan Line.

Due to the long straight stretches of road, the Bayshore Route is Japan's longest straight-line highway. Coupled with its three-lane design on one side, it serves not only as a major traffic artery but also as a sacred haven for street racers.

When Chen Yu mentioned *Wangan Midnight* to Hiromi, he was referring to a manga based on true events surrounding the street racing culture on the Bayshore Route. The manga was later adapted into a TV series, and many of its main characters were inspired by real-life figures.

Although underground racing is illegal in Japan, police vehicles are no match for the heavily modified high-performance cars funded by street racers. Even if caught, most racers only face fines or brief jail time—consequences far too mild to deter them.

As a result, even today, it's not uncommon to spot street racers on the Bayshore Route after midnight. Two large parking lots along the route have become gathering spots where street racers assemble nightly to conduct illegal races.

While racing is against the law, the adrenaline rush and thrill of speeding for those confident in their driving skills and vehicles are unmatched pursuits.

With the popularity of mangas like *Wangan Midnight* and *Initial D*, the obsession with underground racing continues unabated.

Though Chen Yu claimed he had no particular interest in such activities, that didn't stop him from obtaining a car to let Jounouchi Hiromi experience the exhilaration of high-speed racing along the Bayshore Route.

The car was, of course, provided by the Mingyue Society. For the Society these days, procuring a high-performance sports car was as effortless as lifting a finger.

Seated in the passenger seat, Hiromi—a pregnant woman—didn't perceive racing as dangerous. For her and Chen Yu, even crashing into something at three hundred kilometers per hour wouldn't pose any threat. They had more than enough supernatural ability to ensure they remained unharmed—and the car wouldn't even sustain a scratch.

Therefore, as Chen Yu floored the gas pedal and the speedometer exceeded two hundred kilometers per hour, Hiromi remained completely relaxed, even taking the time to enjoy the breathtaking views of Tokyo Bay whizzing by.

The Bayshore Route hugs Tokyo Bay along its entire stretch, and even at night, certain "night-view enthusiasts" drive there to enjoy the scenery. However, their methods of appreciating the view certainly differed from Hiromi's, as she relished the fleeting beauty from a high-speed sports car.

"Honey, haven't you learned how to drive before? How are you so skilled at handling cars?" Hiromi curiously asked as she watched Chen Yu smoothly maneuver between two large trucks and overtake a blue sports car, likely another racer.

Chen Yu merely chuckled in response, replying while continuing to drive, "Driving mostly comes down to reaction time and handling unexpected situations. Regular humans need extensive practice and experience to instinctively respond appropriately under various conditions. But for me, my senses and reflexes exceed human limits severalfold, sometimes tenfold. Driving, therefore, isn't difficult at all."

After speaking, Chen Yu casually turned on the car's audio system. A familiar track, *Deja vu*, began to play, prompting him to increase his speed even further.

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