Psycho Pass: Redemption (UPDATING)

19 (UPDATED)

"I'm no inspector, you piece of shit. I'll gather all the evidence available to rip you to pieces."

"Keep barking and running where others point you to go. You're obviously a dog, not a wolf," Touma's lips curled into a faint smile as he raised an eyebrow briefly, leaning slightly toward Sasayama, his expression growing more serious. "I doubt you've ever ripped anyone to pieces."

Yashiro's eyes widened slightly as she observed Touma's calm demeanor, his hands casually tucked into his pants pockets.

"Wanna bet?" Sasayama grinned, revealing white teeth. "I've torn apart so many criminals. Shall I do it now?"

Touma's grin widened, his gaze locked onto Sasayama's.

"This is defamation. You will be sued," frowned one of the teachers.

"Yeah, good luck with that," Sasayama commented.

"If you keep this up, you will jeopardize the entire school's stress level!" warned the other teacher, waving one hand.

"Go ahead, you jerk. I have nothing left to lose. You think you're some kind of artist, but you're just a pathetic crazy murderer. Does harming people weaker than you arouse and electrify you? Tell me, you perverted psychopath," Sasayama gritted his teeth, making Touma slightly tilt his head to the side, his expression darkening. "What? Are you getting riled up? What you're waiting for? Come on, show me what you do. Who you really are."

Touma's corner of his mouth curved up for a second. At that moment, footsteps echoed down the corridor, and Yashiro saw Kougami's figure coming from another corridor behind Touma. Pulling out his dominator, he read Touma's crime coefficient, but the gun remained motionless.

"Sasayama!" Kougami approached them, putting his dominator away.

Finally, Sasayama released Touma with a push.

"Touma-sensei, are you all right?" a teacher asked.

"Yes, I'm fine. Just a bit of excitement from a crazy hound of the Public Safety Bureau," Touma said with a brief smile. He adjusted his tie beneath his vest, then turned his gaze back to Sasayama. "Witnessing his madness has been fun."

Touma looked at Yashiro, and his smile broadened for a few seconds.

"Are you Touma Kouzaburou?" Kougami asked.

Slowly, Touma turned around to face a black-haired man.

"Yes."

"I'm Inspector Kougami Shinya from the Criminal Investigation Department. We need to ask you some questions about the recent murder of Altoromagi Abele," he displayed his holographic ID.

Touma's eyebrows shot up, and his eyes widened.

"That... that can't be right. It was only yesterday that we were talking. There must be some kind of mistake," Touma replied, his voice genuinely reflecting his surprise.

"Please come with us," Kougami said, exchanging a glance with Sasayama.

"Of course. I'd be happy to assist you with your investigation," Touma blinked a couple of times, looking at Kougami and giving a hesitant nod.

Kougami nodded, gesturing for them to follow. Touma glanced back at Sasayama, who had not budged. Before catching up with Kougami, Touma exchanged a glance with Yashiro, who fixed a scrutinizing gaze on him as he walked away. Teachers in the hallway signaled for the students to disperse, but Touko and Yashiro remained.

"If he's not responsible, then who in the world is? How could he keep brutally slaughtering innocent people? What are we to him? It's as if we're chasing a monster," Touko's voice quivered, her eyes shimmering with tears.