Chapter 40 I heard that in Scotland he had two women on his left and one on his right.

[Anti-fraud expert #214: Yes, you're not being coy at all; smashing the lens with your bare hands is so cool!]

[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 148: Using blood to stain the ground... Which terrorist would actually use their own blood like you?]

[Anti-fraud expert #198: This is so strange. Even though #26, who used the medication, was starting to recover, why did you suddenly become stupid?]

Zhu Fujingguang: ...

He regrets it now, he regrets it so much. Why did he soften his heart and restore the group voice settings?

Things were relatively better now. While he was bandaging his wound after getting home, his mind was filled with the screams and shouts of the anti-fraud team, like dumplings being dropped into a pot – it was incredibly lively. He was so busy calming these little devils that the pain in his wound wasn't as noticeable anymore.

[Anti-fraud expert #26: I'm not your ancestor, you're my ancestor!]

...Well, that's not impossible.

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Hello!]

[Anti-fraud expert #205: #198, didn't you say he'd recovered?]

[Anti-fraud expert #11: #214 got into an argument with him under the microphone, it's no use shouting now.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: I think I'm doing great...]

...

While the anti-fraud officers were laughing and joking, he had already finished treating his hand.

To be honest, facing such a major crisis where his identity could be exposed, getting rid of suspicion with just this minor injury is incredibly worthwhile. However, the extra cost... is that his image in Melo's eyes might become more complicated in the future.

It's alright, he was prepared for it. Compared to fame, life is more important.

During his recovery from his hand injury, he didn't sit idle. He skillfully relayed various messages and even went on another mission with Lai before finally submitting his accident investigation report just before the deadline.

If all goes well, once Zero has submitted his report, he will be sent to Kyoto by Melo.

In reality, the tasks assigned by the BOSS only seem significant, but it's not impossible to get away with them if you just understand your own position.

Although he and Zero were nominally conducting a joint investigation, they weren't truly cooperating; rather, they were monitoring each other, or even surveilling each other.

Gin thought of sending himself because he had an understanding with Mello and didn't want the investigation mission to become Rum's sole decision. The BOSS agreed to it for his own sake, after all, he didn't want to see his important subordinates getting along too well; more competition would make his position more secure.

After reviewing the power struggles within the organization and confirming that there were no oversights, he prepared to re-establish contact with Zero.

Regarding this point, after careful consideration, the anti-fraud team offered their professional advice:

[Anti-fraud expert #205: Before you post this, I think there are some things you need to know.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: You've been running around these past few days, acting and writing reports. You probably don't know how your story has been circulated within the organization.]

...What did Melo do?

[Anti-fraud expert #19: I'm not speaking up for her, but this really has nothing to do with her.]

What else could it be...?

You don't need to tell me about trivial things like 'companies in Tokyo have started setting up Buddhist altars'. I not only approved the funding, but also gave each person an extra amulet with a GPS tracking signal.

Look, it's the one on the rearview mirror.

[Anti-fraud expert #148: Not this one.]

[Anti-fraud King #26: ...It's mainly about the complicated love-hate relationship between you, Furuya-kun, and Rai.]

What is it?

Say it again, what are you hating about the sky?

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: A Sea of ​​Hatred and a Sky of Love.]

I'm not really asking you... Anyway, just tell me what happened.

[Anti-fraud expert #66: For example, Bourbon falls in love with you at first sight. You both fell in love with each other on your first meeting, and although you're already smitten, you won't admit it verbally, and you even can't wait to draw the curtains in a restaurant and do things that would make adults happy...]

[Anti-fraud expert #26: To be honest, with such a great atmosphere and a fireworks display... why didn't they write "proposal" on it? I'm very disappointed you didn't give me a ring!]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: For example, Rye and you developed feelings for each other over time. Initially, you admired each other, and your relationship quickly blossomed while you were partners in the US, even leading to your own little secrets. One of his short essays was incredibly insightful: "Be my spotter, Scotland, it's the most romantic thing I can think of as a sniper." Recently, the series has reached the point where Bourbon's powerful appearance has made him feel threatened, but it has also made him realize his feelings for you… How to put it? It's quite logical and well-founded.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: Hahaha, first of all, we can confirm that this article was definitely not written by a sniper.]

[Anti-fraud expert #11: Your version on the 19th is progressing a little slowly. The one I saw had already reached the point where the two of them were digging traps for each other and even fighting over Jingguang.]

[Anti-fraud expert #205: To be precise, such behavior is a very likely "future" scenario.]

Zhu Fujingguang: ...

He tried to take these rumors more seriously. For example, the person who made up this story even knew something as basic as whether they would be working with Rye to snipe...

[Anti-fraud expert #66: Oh, I have a version of the rumor that even describes the details of how the two of them sabotaged each other in England... However, this kind of news has spread throughout the entire organization since Furuya-kun returned from England.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Do you remember the group chat where the members had a codename? Melo uploaded several mirror-image flips... Hmm, they smell good.]

The image was already cracked when I saw it...

[Anti-fraud expert #26: By the way, in their story, you've become a devoted husband and father with five-star culinary skills.]

...Is this good news? At least the sandwich thing hasn't spread yet.

[Anti-Fraud King No. 198: It's great that these terrorists can spread rumors without any restraint. Why not develop Maple Leaf III in that direction...?]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: Hello!]

[Anti-fraud expert #205: Judging from the data, everyone is screaming and scratching their heads over the love-hate relationship between the three of you, and we're having a great time watching the drama unfold.]

...

Zhu Fujingguang almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

But he couldn't openly refute certain details. He couldn't say that he and Zero were both undercover agents, exchanging intelligence that day; he couldn't say that he and Lai had a deal, or a tacit understanding to protect the last sanctuary in the hearts of criminals…

Which is more important, reputation or life? He still... knows it clearly (π = π).

Zhu Fujingguang could only silently swallow his blood.

They're just baseless rumors. Haven't we experienced enough already? At least these little love stories are much better than the accusations of gambling addicts or shoe cult members.

The learning should meet the requirements.

He comforted himself in this way.

However, the milky white Ragdoll cat with black sesame filling was still held by the scruff of its neck.

[Anti-fraud officer reminds you: Melo has texted you! Melo has texted you!]

[Mello: Tomorrow night at 6 PM, you, Bourbon, and Ray should meet up with your contact at the Raphael Bar in Kyoto. P.S. This is a group event!]

He stared intently at the "~" in the last sentence, feeling that Melo had ill intentions.

What good does his reputation for womanizing do her? Don't think he doesn't know what that Raphael Bar is! Mr. Jin Quan will raid it sooner or later...

It must be noted that this was a raid on a property!

In a fit of anger, Morobuchi Kagemitsu... raged.

Then, feeling utterly helpless, I contacted Rei Furuya.

"So, we really have to bring him along on this mission?"

Rei Furuya pointed incredulously at Rai downstairs, who was rummaging through a violin case on the sofa, and lowered his voice to ask his only trusted childhood friend for confirmation.

Morofushi Kagemitsu nodded awkwardly with a forced smile.

One of those rumors was true: Zero and Ray really don't get along.

He's given up on improving their relationship. If they really can't help but argue, let them argue. As long as Zero doesn't find out that the new violin case is compensation he gave to Lai, it doesn't matter.

He felt he could now write a report with the title: "[Believe in the friendship between organization members? These are the ways undercover agents will die!]"

[Anti-fraud expert #11: ...Well, how should I put it? You're quite aware of things.]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Jingguang found out so quickly?]

[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: ...Alright, that's enough.]

What do I know? We can't confirm Ray's identity yet. Surely we can't all be undercover agents, right?

[Anti-fraud expert #205: #198, you drag #26 away... Hmm, statistically speaking, it's indeed unlikely that all three of you are undercover agents.]

that is.

“I’m serious, Hiro,” Rei Furuya said with a serious face. “You should know, right? It’ll be very inconvenient for us to carry out that order if Rai is watching.”

When it came to serious matters, Morofushi Kagemitsu also became serious. The "order" that Furuya Rei mentioned came after they reported the news that "the organization is preparing to conduct a transaction in Kyoto."

Although they belonged to two different departments, the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department, respectively, they both received the same reply:

[Conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that cooperation is prevented!]

Even the punctuation marks used are exactly the same, making it hard not to suspect that it was copied and pasted.

However, this statement also reflects the importance that the entire police system attaches to this matter; it is rare for the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department to be so united in their condemnation of this incident.

“We don’t necessarily have to act together. It would be safer if one of us stayed behind to keep Rai occupied.” Morofushi Hiromitsu thought about the consequences of putting Zero and Rai in the same room, and his expression became more serious. “I’ll hold him off, and you can use your intelligence officer status to get a clear picture of the situation first.”

Furuya Zero nodded, glanced downstairs through the gap in the indoor staircase, and said, "We shouldn't stay together too long, I'll go down first."

The consequences of letting Rei Furuya go down first—

"I want to be Scotland's co-driver; I get carsick."

"You get carsick? Weren't you the one who practically wanted to drive your car onto the high-speed rail tracks the other day?"

"You're not the only one who's ridden in my car, why are you being so picky?"

"Ha, if we don't pick something soon, we'll all be dead..."

...

Sitting in the driver's seat of the luxury car provided by Mello, Morofushi Kagemitsu mechanically turned on the radio to clear his ears:

"...Yesterday, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on a highway in Shinjuku Ward. The cause was that two passengers in a white van were fighting and disturbing the driver..."

—That's too unlucky, let's change the channel.

"...Today, our special guest on the radio station is here to consult about a relationship problem. She says she's caught between two very outstanding men and can't bear to give up either of them. Her colleagues all say they're enjoying the best of both worlds, but she, the person in question, is in a very difficult position..."

—Why is someone spreading rumors again? Change the channel.

"Daddy~ Daddy~ Where are we going?"

With me around, I'm fearless!

Baby, baby…

—Change the channel! Change the channel!

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A note from the author: A short chat →

Jingguang: What's going on? Why are these rumors getting so widespread? I've gone from being a lecher to having a harem = =

Anti-fraud expert: You've also managed your other two reputations quite well. You gambled big in Amy, and your missionary work went very smoothly...

Jingguang (covering his face): ...

And finally, an urgent question: Does Teacher Chi play any musical instruments?