Chapter 70

[Hey, Kenji Hagiwara is still alive and well, you were even the one who saved him, so it's better not to curse him to death so casually, right?]

The system couldn't help but speak up for Kenji Hagiwara.

Being friends with Usui Saiki is really tough. Not only do your blood pressure and heart have to go through a lot of training, but you can also suddenly become dead at the drop of a hat...

Bo Yezhai asked inexplicably: [When did I curse the second-year graduate student to die?]

[So what did you just say about wanting to understand a policeman...? You only have a few policemen you're close to, and if it's number one, it's definitely Kenji Hagiwara, right? Who else could it be?]

The system racked its brains, then suddenly realized something: [Oh—I get it! You're writing a script, talking about that background character, adoptive father, Alex? He really is a Japanese public security officer… Your acting has improved!]

It has nothing to do with him; I just said it on a whim.

[...] The system was silent for a moment, then said, "[Just a thought...wait, was it in your past life? You actually knew a policeman in your past life? And you were even close enough to want to understand him?]"

Usoppei asked, puzzled: "What are you really thinking about me? Is it so strange that I know a police officer I'm on good terms with?"

The system chuckled awkwardly: [Haha, not surprising. But how did this policeman die?]

It can't possibly admit that, for a moment, it thought Usui Saiki wanted to understand the police who arrested him...

Bo Yezhai replied absentmindedly: 【A righteous act.】

【…Hmm?】The system suddenly felt something was off. 【I remember you said before that you also died while doing a good deed… Could this policeman you're talking about be yourself?】

Bo Yezhai was speechless: [I'm not schizophrenic, why should I go through all this trouble to understand myself? Why don't you upgrade your system? It seems like you don't have enough memory.]

The system cursed inwardly.

It's just that this guy has too many mysteries surrounding him! So what if his guess was a little off?!

However, given Bo Ye Saiki's personality, he doesn't seem like the type to do heroic deeds, let alone kill himself in the process. It's more likely that he was influenced by others to do something so self-destructive.

The system accesses memory to replay the answer given by Usoppō Saiki when he mentioned that he died while performing a heroic act.

"It's a death that no one can fault, right?"

...Now it seems that this answer is indeed very strange, as if Usakabe Saiki cares more about "some people's opinions" than about his own death.

A strange host.

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After Usui Seiki demonstrated his excellent explanatory skills, Inspector Shima and Ibuki Ai successfully fell silent.

The two of them were simultaneously caught up in a brainstorming session, and at that moment, countless TV drama plots they had watched swept through their minds.

A teenager teetering on the edge of crime, after being helped by the police, turned back from the brink of crime...

This kind of plot is so classic; they can easily come up with several similar stories.

But when the two turned their heads, they saw the person next to them.

That cold attitude, indifferent expression, and dangerous aura ruthlessly shattered the criminal's psychological defenses, nonchalantly claiming that he had no sense of justice...

Oh, this.

This guy seems more like Moriarty infiltrated into the police force, perhaps with a personal hobby like, "I'm not a cop for justice, I just want to see people commit crimes and crush their fantasies when they think they can escape"...

Officer Shimo's lips twitched: "I hope you understand that I will have to write reports and submit them regarding everything you have done."

Bo Yezaki nodded calmly: "I believe that you would not make things up."

"...Are you threatening me?"

Ibuki Ran quickly interjected, "No! Isn't this a way of saying I trust you a lot? Shimamo's been so irritable today."

Looking at their reactions, Usoppei thought to himself, "It's so obvious who the 'halo of darkness' works better on..."

[That's why I told you not to rely too much on the "behind-the-scenes halo," but with such terrible acting skills, relying entirely on a blank expression, we can't expect too much from you...]

Usakabe Saiki confidently replied: "Don't worry, even if the 'behind-the-scenes halo' is so ineffective against Ibuki Ai, look at my actions—he still contributed his suspicion points, didn't he?"

system:【……】

That's true. The performance by Bo Yezhai just now generated twice the amount of skepticism compared to the previous week.

Perhaps it's because everyone inside the police academy is quite used to the "behind-the-scenes aura," and these active-duty police officers don't have much of a relationship with Usaku Saiki, so it's normal for them to contribute more suspicion points when they see him behaving so suspiciously.

Sigh, thankfully the police academy training period is relatively short; there really isn't much of a future in it!

The headquarters of the machine search couldn't stand seeing them slacking off while on pay, and their communication broke the awkward atmosphere.

"One search device is calling four search devices: A case has occurred in xxx district..."

Officer Shima sighed and started the melon car: "Anyway, this case is over. Don't act on your own again next time. Not every detective is as good-tempered as Inspector Megure. If you encounter something troublesome, you'll be ridiculed, which is the least of your worries. You'll be made to take the blame, and you're not just representing yourself. The entire Mobile Investigation Unit could be implicated. I hope you think carefully before you act."

I wouldn't speak unless I was sure.

Officer Shimo's veins bulged: "You little brat, you're really stubborn! If you're confident, don't speak! Can't you be a little less overconfident?!"

Although Detective Shima said the case was over, he knew very well that it was not over yet.

Sure enough, when they returned to the 404 Investigation Team's base halfway through, Captain Kikyo came over and asked, "The First Investigation Division said that there was a case that your 404 Team solved?"

“Yes.” Officer Shimo said expressionlessly, “It was the new intern who solved the case.”

"Not bad!" Captain Kikyo, who hadn't met the new recruits yet and had only seen their photos, didn't realize the seriousness of the situation and said cheerfully, "I heard that the case was solved as soon as the First Investigation Division arrived. This is an achievement for our Mobile Investigation Team! Quickly write up a report!"

Although they are all in the Criminal Investigation Department, the nature of the Mobile Investigation Unit means that they can only be responsible for preliminary investigations. As long as the case is not solved, the results of the investigation will be handled by the specialized department. If the case is solved, the credit will naturally go to other departments.

Even many criminal police officers look down on the mobile investigation team, thinking that it doesn't require much technical skill and that they are the ones who can solve cases.

Now that the Mobile Investigation Unit has just been reorganized, Captain Kikyo, as the proposer, is under tremendous pressure, and suddenly she has produced such an outstanding achievement. She is overjoyed and even feels that she can brag about it to the head of the First Investigation Division for at least a month.

They say our mobile investigation team is useless, but this case was solved by our people!

But the people in the First Investigation Division might say something like, "You're so happy after solving just one case..."

Sigh, I wish Hankawa could solve more cases. It feels like everyone doesn't take the Mobile Investigation Unit seriously enough!

Having seen through Captain Kikyo's little scheme, Officer Shima sighed and rubbed his forehead, saying, "I've finished writing the report, but you still shouldn't act like this in front of Hankawa-kun. I finally managed to persuade him not to show off so much."

"How can this be called showing off?"

Captain Kikyo's personality also tends to be thorough and she can understand the setbacks that rookies in the Mobile Investigation Team might encounter, as well as their eagerness to solve cases 24 hours a day.

“Young people are good to have drive. He has the ability, we can’t just let him do nothing. Instructor Onizuka told me that Hanakawa is a top student among top students. He’s already helped solve several cases during his time at the police academy. If he asks for help, he’ll definitely be confident. We don’t know how long we can hold him. He might get kidnapped by the First Investigation Division. So if he has an idea, you guys should discuss it…”

"What if he makes a mistake?"

“That’s why I told you to discuss it together,” Captain Kikyo said calmly. “You used to be an elite member of the First Investigation Division, so you must know whether what he said is right or not, right? If you compare your ideas, you’ll be more confident, won’t you? Of course, I’m not saying I’m forcing you to solve cases. Not every case can be solved in 24 hours. Intelligence gathering is indeed very troublesome. It’s just that sometimes, we can give young people a chance…”

Officer Shimo's lips twitched: "I think it's better if I don't follow his line of thought... You should read the report before saying anything like this."

After saying that, he handed the report he had been holding to Captain Kikyo.

Captain Kikyo initially flipped through the pages quickly, but her speed noticeably slowed down when she was repeating what Suikawa Shinryu had said. And when she saw that he was even offering suggestions to the prisoner on improving their methods and expressing regret…

She slowly put down the report and looked at Officer Shimo.

Officer Shima nodded, indicating that you read that right, that's exactly what Shinryu Kagawa said.

Captain Kikyo was quite conflicted: "Let him write a self-criticism. What he said was indeed a bit inappropriate. It would be troublesome if reporters found out. This can be corrected; we can just tell him to talk less... The main problem is that Hanchuan-kun's mind really works fast..."

Officer Shima could tell that Captain Kikyo still seemed a little unwilling to give up.

He could understand; after all, when subordinates produce results, superiors have more say and can fight for more benefits for their subordinates. But this guy, Han Chuan Shenliu, even after he had given him such instructions, still pulled this stunt. If he knew that the captain actually wanted to encourage him to actively solve the case, wouldn't he be furious?

Then Officer Shima used his trump card.

"Ibuki, please call Kankawa-kun here for me."

"Alright!" Ibuki Ran, who happened to be passing by the tea room, replied leisurely, then turned and left the corner.

After a while, Hanchuan Shenliu came over.

The black figure approached with each step, seemingly bringing with it a blanket of darkness.

His handsome, pale face appeared dark and cold in the shadows, his eyes were an ominous and dangerous blood red, and through the gaps in his dark blue bangs, he cast an indifferent glance at Captain Kikyo.

Like the dead of night, like an abyss.

The stars and moon no longer exist here; all light has been swallowed up.

His presence here is as if he is mocking justice.

"Captain, senior, you were looking for me?"

"The captain has something to say to you."

Officer Shima looked at Captain Kikyo, waiting to see if she would continue to encourage Shinryu Saikawa.

Captain Kikyo remained silent for a long time before changing her previous statement.

"Young man, it's better to be more mature. Solving cases is the job of other departments..."

She had to settle accounts with Instructor Onizuka. That guy was a total fraud! The photos were already dangerous enough, but she could barely accept that. The real person was a hundred times more outrageous than the photos!

—Even after solving a case, this guy is suspected of orchestrating it!

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I'm late, I'll add an extra chapter tonight... I wrote most of this chapter before going to have a painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Actually, it was just the tail end; I thought I could finish it, but my phone was confiscated... I was supposed to be on time today... I'm so angry!

Then I was completely numb (physically), and it took me a long time to recover... My efficiency dropped drastically... As soon as I came out, I started typing, sob sob sob, I'm trying so hard.

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Before seeing them in person: It's normal for young people to be energetic and driven; there's no need to restrain them.

After meeting the person: Young people still need to be down-to-earth...