Chapter 101 The crows abroad are blacker...
This side effect is far too much.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #198: Isn't this great? We've leveled up too, so we can observe her special features up close.]
...As long as you don't mind the poor signal.
Speaking of upgrades, are there any new features added this time? Aside from removing the pink bubble.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: ...You seem to have a deep-seated grudge against the pink bubble effect.]
Zhu Fujingguang smiled dignifiedly.
Alpaca #205 scratched its head and updated a new announcement: "[Undercover Anti-Fraud Center 4.0 Trial Version Upgrade Announcement]".
Trial version?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: Since the organization hasn't officially notified you yet, we've had to give you a "trial version" for now. Don't worry, the functionality won't be compromised; we'll tweak it a bit and it'll be virtually indistinguishable from the official version.]
Zhu Fujingguang looked at it carefully:
- Fixed the bug where the Anti-Fraud Assistant did not have an electronic virtual avatar, and updated the database;
- Latest news will be released 24 hours in advance, and the scam will still be exposed;
- Added the "Advance Spacetime Events" function;
- The AI file processing assistant has been intelligently upgraded.
- Improved erosion resistance.
Is this "advancing spatiotemporal events" function the same as the one we just discussed?
[Anti-Fraud King No. 148: That's right, but this function has a limited number of uses. It usually refreshes its cooldown only when the predicted future news reports are updated.]
In other words, is this an auxiliary function that helps me complete the task?
[Anti-fraud expert #198: That's one way to understand it.]
Hmm... the rest is understandable, but when did the lack of an electronic virtual avatar for the anti-fraud team become a bug?
[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 19: One second before the announcement is released.]
Morofushi Kagemitsu choked up, but then he thought that the anti-fraud officers also worked very hard, and this was just their normal hobby, so he might as well go along with it...
[Anti-fraud expert #66: Hey? Then could you also create an account for me on Pixiv? I'd like to take on some freelance work sometimes.]
Number 66, aren't you afraid of being criticized for using AI to create the image?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: Uh...]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: Then I'd like to connect to a radio station and do some music creation!]
Following AI-generated artwork, we now have AI-generated voice-over and music composition—well done! And with the 19th added to the mix, you three stock-trading buddies really do seem to flock to any controversy…
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Ignore those three. They can do these things easily. They're just saying it to tease you. = =]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Ah, this... Pisco's driver is already waiting downstairs. Let's go, let's hurry back to the hotel!]
Morofushi Kagemitsu silently shook his head, took his phone and notebook, straightened his clothes, and went out.
After confirming that Anti-Fraud Master had memorized the terrain of the manor, he got into the car that was taking him there. The driver was still the same one who had become mute, staring blankly ahead. Anti-Fraud Master's alpaca eyes were more intelligent than his, as if he were the AI that could drive itself.
The little alpaca circled around the driver before returning to Morofushi Kagemitsu.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: Have you figured out how to reply to Shuichi Akai's message?]
Morobuchi Kagemitsu paused for a moment, then mentally prepared a reply, asking Anti-Fraud King to convey it.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: The day after tomorrow morning? That's Sunday, Times Square will be very lively, and the nearby churches will be even more crowded, making it difficult to spot someone.]
Now that this matter is settled, what about Ethan's main hall?
[Anti-fraud expert #19: Don't worry, it's simple, just altering some data to fabricate something. If you're still worried, I can also check if he has any family members...]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: -- Wait, how could this be?!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: Oh no! A huge blunder! Rena Mizunashi is actually a CIA agent!]
……What? !
Who are you calling the CIA?!
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Rena Mizunashi.]
How did they become colleagues again?
[Anti-fraud expert #11: Yes, they're not just colleagues, they're also father and daughter! Rena Mizunashi's real name is Hidemi Hondo, and they're both in the CIA!]
...Wait, I need some peace and quiet.
Just then, the car arrived at the hotel where he had been staying. Before entering the lobby, Morofushi Kagemitsu glanced at the driver again, then turned and took the elevator back to his room.
He took out his phone, checked the time with his eyes, and realized it was already noon. He would have to get ready in a little while.
He put his things down on the long glass table and began frantically recalling his contact with Ethan Bendo after the park incident.
This involves a lot of things related to Rena Mizunashi, and he needs to make sure that he hasn't inadvertently revealed any information because of this information gap.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #198: No wonder those two look so alike. I thought we were just overthinking it. If I hadn't taken a look through the CIA archives this time, this father and daughter would probably still be well hidden!]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Luckily, I flipped through a few more pages out of curiosity, otherwise our access would have been restricted after we returned to Japan, and we wouldn't have been able to investigate further.]
[Anti-Fraud King #26: Thinking back to Jingguang's daily check-in back then, it's a disaster. It seems not only did he not get the daily +1 reward, but he probably even lost a lot...]
Well, it's alright. I didn't do anything else. In fact, not long ago I gave a little push on whether Rena Mizunashi would get a codename...
[Anti-fraud expert #148: We'll do this discreetly; Ethan won't know. You wait, I'll give him a hint through Black Guest.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: Actually, it's alright. He hasn't contacted the CIA at all, and instead, he's been handling the tasks we gave him very well. Look, not long ago he uploaded Pisco and Ireland's itinerary before their trip to the US through Black Guest; he even offered suggestions on our website's UI design.]
[Anti-fraud expert #26: After the electronic interference plan succeeded, I reviewed his chat history and found that he had contacted many newspaper reporters, including Xuezhi, seemingly to expose scandals involving high-ranking officials...]
...Really, you were the ones who didn't believe them at first, and now you're the ones speaking up for him. I didn't say I was going to do anything to him, did I?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Hehe, that's true~ We know Jing pretty well!]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Looking back now, this identity information actually reduced a lot of potential problems. If anything happens in the future that's unfavorable to Mizunashi Rena, we can at least protect her.]
The little alpacas glowed happily again.
Alright, instead of being so enthusiastic as a light source, why not help me decide what to wear tonight?
Morobuchi Kagemitsu is currently troubled by this.
He had initially intended to gloss over the situation, but the thought of attending alongside Vermouth made him realize he needed to put more effort into his attire.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Okay, let me see... Vermouth didn't choose her usual haute couture brand today, she chose a dark blue long dress. To match her outfit, you can choose this one...]
"...Not bad at all. This custom-made dark blue suit suits your figure very well; the starry sky-themed brooch and cufflinks are also carefully matched...I knew it wouldn't be a disgrace to choose you to attend the banquet with me."
Seeing Vermouth's somewhat satisfied reaction, Morofushi Kagemitsu knew that the suffering he had endured that afternoon had finally paid off.
He flashed his usual gentle smile and politely invited Vermouth into the car.
The stunningly beautiful star smiled slightly and sat down in the back seat with him.
As for the high-risk job of driver, it is still the same mute uncle.
Vermouth was quite comfortable with the presence of this driver and didn't worry about revealing any secrets in front of him. Her eyes shifted slightly, and her azure-green eyes looked at Morofushi Kagemitsu as she said, "The last time we cooperated like this was in Japan."
Morofushi Kagemitsu, unaware of Vermouth's purpose, simply nodded and said, "Yes, but this time we don't need a sniper rifle."
Vermouth chuckled and said meaningfully, "That's not necessarily true, after all, everyone's here."
Zhu Fujingguang moved his fingers and said, "My information is naturally not as good as yours."
“That’s true, after all, you’ve been staying at the manor for the past two days.” Vermouth casually recounted his whereabouts, flicking her blond hair slightly. “Just because you happened to be attacked, you were detained there. You must have felt wronged, right?”
Vermouth has a high level of authority.
Zhu Fujingguang smiled and made a standard expression of loyalty: "I understand, I have no objection, just take it as a relaxation."
Vermouth blinked and said, "Is that what you think? I thought someone like you would seize every opportunity to explore the secrets there."
Morofushi Kagemitsu, who had indeed done so, tilted his head slightly and asked, "For example?"
“For example…” Vermouth leaned close to his ear, a fresh yet tangy scent of perfume wafting over silently, the ambiguous position only making his fingertips tense, “and discover that I might have been the one who carried out this attack.”
!!
Morofushi Kagemitsu's pupils contracted instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He subconsciously tried to control his expression, but then realized that his current reaction might be what the other party wanted to see, so he stopped trying to embellish it.
At this moment, Vermouth leaned back in her seat and said, "When I first saw you on the plane, I had a feeling that you were different from those people."
Morofushi Kagemitsu carefully considered his words and said, "This difference doesn't seem to have brought me any good luck."
Vermouth admired her freshly done manicure and said, "Of course, it's not exactly good luck; you still can't escape the clutches of fate. But the way you resisted was much more interesting than theirs; at least you're not completely rotten to the core."
She seemed to be leading him to talk about something taboo. Should he go along with her? Could this be a trap?
Morobuchi Kagemitsu silently regulated his breathing, constantly weighing the options in his mind.
Looking at the driver, who still had a blank stare, he had a sudden inspiration and decided to take a gamble:
"Not all crows are black; some do not even like withered branches."
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Author's Note: These foreign crows are not only black, but also rebellious.
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