"It doesn't matter even if I disappear."
The Wrath Devil hesitated for only a moment before answering.
"Alright, it seems that your awareness is quite high, but your dream is unrealistic." Chiya said indifferently.
"..."
The Wrath Devil remained silent because she knew the truth in her heart.
In reality, even though the Wrath Devil's dream was highly unrealistic, Chiya actually knew of a feasible way to achieve it.
If Pochita simply devoured the Wrath Devil, that would do the trick.
Pochita is the Chainsaw Devil, and any devil it devours is completely forgotten by humanity. If the Wrath Devil were to be consumed, even the concept of wrath (anger) itself would be erased, and humans would lose the ability to feel anger entirely.
Makima had personally stated that humans originally possessed a sixth sense, but because the "Devil of the Human Sixth Sense" was eaten by the Chainsaw Devil, that ability ceased to exist.
Other entities such as "AIDS,""the Human Sixth Sense," and "the four fates beyond death when a human reaches the end of their life" had also vanished from existence.
But Chiya could not help the Wrath Devil realize this dream because the loss of human anger would not be a good thing.
If this emotion disappeared, the consequences would be unimaginable, and he could not bear such responsibility.
From a personal standpoint, he also did not wish to lose his ability to feel anger.
Moreover, Pochita would have to be willing, and in the original story, Pochita had been extremely reluctant to devour Makima.
At this moment, Chiya continued speaking to the Wrath Devil, "Besides, I don't believe that losing anger would lead to happiness. The emotion of wrath is like your power—a double-edged sword. It has both benefits and drawbacks."
"That young human beside you—I can sense his overwhelming anger and hatred toward the Gun Devil, to the point that it nearly blinds him."
The Wrath Devil did not directly refute him but instead used Aki as an example.
"But that is also his greatest motivation at the moment. The one causing him pain is the Gun Devil, not the emotion of anger itself." Chiya responded.
Furthermore, he had other ways to help Aki live a better life; there was no need to strip him of his anger.
"..."
The Wrath Devil still could not fully agree with Chiya's viewpoint, so she simply fell silent.
"Since you are following me at all times now, I will slowly show you the value of your existence." Chiya said.
He had not expected that this stubborn Wrath Devil would insist on making things difficult for herself.
The value of existence...?
The Wrath Devil did not respond, but she was touched deep inside and fell into contemplation.
Meanwhile, Aki and Himeno, who stood nearby, remained completely unaware that Chiya and the Wrath Devil had been debating privately for so long.
...
Except for lunch and a short break, Chiya and his team patrolled until 6 PM, having their midday meal outside.
After work, Chiya returned home first.
When he rang the doorbell, it was Denji, wearing an apron, who opened the door for him.
"Denji, what are you...?"
Chiya was momentarily surprised.
"I wanted to try making dinner." Denji explained.
"Then let me be your food taster." Chiya offered.
Denji nodded excitedly.
Soon, Chiya noticed that it wasn't just Denji—Pochita was also in the kitchen helping out.
He was quite curious to see what kind of food Denji and Pochita would cook together.
After more than ten minutes of effort, Denji and Pochita brought out two large bowls—curry and miso soup, both common dishes in Japan.
As a transmigrator, Chiya only knew how to cook Chinese cuisine; in terms of culinary skills, he was far from being like a typical Japanese person.
At that moment, Denji served Chiya some rice, poured the curry over it, and handed him a bowl of miso soup.
Denji watched him expectantly, his eyes filled with anticipation, which made Chiya feel a bit pressured.
He took a bite.
Emmm...
To be honest, it wasn't particularly delicious, but it was made with Denji's sincerity, and that was all that mattered.
Denji, on the other hand, didn't even pick up her own bowl; she was solely focused on Chiya, eagerly awaiting his reaction.
"I like it."
Chiya deliberately avoided commenting on the taste. This way, he was being honest while also not disappointing Denji.
Denji was overjoyed. "I learned this from watching TV! If you like it, I'll try learning more new dishes!"
"Sounds good." Chiya gladly agreed.
Having a hobby was a good thing for Denji.
...
After dinner.
After resting for a while, Chiya headed to the training base of Public Safety's First Division.
Now that he had become the vice-captain of the First Division, it would be improper not to get to know his team members.
The training base was not far from Public Safety Headquarters—just a ten-minute taxi ride away.
Unlike the Special Division from the original story, which consisted mainly of abnormal people and Makima's pawns with only a handful of members, the First Division had dozens of people, a large training ground, and even a dedicated 400-meter running track.
At that moment, a young man was standing outside the base, smoking a cigarette. He seemed to be a member of the First Division. When he saw the unfamiliar face approaching, he spoke up, "Sorry, this is the First Division's training base. May I see your identification?"
Even though the stranger wore the same Public Safety uniform, he couldn't just let someone he didn't recognize enter. After all, these suits weren't hard to fake.
"I am Otonashi Chiya, Vice-Captain of the First Division. Nice to meet you."
Chiya presented his work ID and smiled.
"Ah! Damn! You're Vice-Captain Otonashi! I'm so sorry!"
The young man was immediately flustered and bowed deeply in apology, almost ready to prostrate himself on the ground.
Given Japan's strict hierarchical culture, his reaction might seem exaggerated, but it was actually quite common.
"It's fine. This is our first time meeting, after all." Chiya maintained his smile.
Seeing that the Vice-Captain was so approachable, the young man breathed a sigh of relief.
He quickly put out his cigarette, tossed it into the trash can, straightened his uniform, and then led Chiya inside.
"Everyone in the First Division, Vice-Captain Otonashi has arrived!"