Chapter 133 Needs Talk Therapy
Morofushi Hiromitsu was unaware that he was about to face a secret investigation by his close friend and was still wondering whether he should get involved in the matter concerning Pisco.
If time allowed, he would certainly like to obtain as much information about the organization as possible, but he was uncertain how long he could stay in the future, and the matter of Bentang and his daughter was on his mind. Rashly interfering in the truth about Pisco's murder might attract unnecessary attention from the organization.
But to be honest, he also wanted to take advantage of information and time differences to get dirt on Pisco.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Oh, so you're planning to use this "truth" to sow discord between Pisco and the organization after we get back?]
...and then, logically, his resentment had accumulated over the years, and he was eventually killed under a similar pretext?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: You don't want him to die? You want to capture him alive?]
I do have that idea, after all, there are some intelligences that I might not be able to obtain even if I climb to a higher position.
Even his accidental discovery of the "island project" was only because the organization wanted to recruit more special individuals as resources. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much time planning even to obtain the island's coordinates.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Then we'll have to investigate this matter carefully.]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: I looked at the communication information left by the intelligence team. The organization's internal reason was that his crime was filmed, but this reason is very far-fetched. People like him, or rather, organizations like his, mostly control the media. If they really wanted to suppress the news, it wouldn't be difficult.]
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Furthermore, the public is completely unaware that he is a codename member of the organization, and even those who are aware have an unspoken understanding to remain silent. The organization's operational policy of "operating discreetly and never revealing one's face" is completely meaningless when applied to him.]
Indeed, Ireland probably realized this problem, which is why it wanted to seek help from outside.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: Then why don't we go along with it and help him complete his "revenge"?]
[Anti-Fraud King No. 66: But would he be willing to betray the organization? Although his loyalty to Pisco is higher than that of the organization, someone like him doesn't seem like the kind of person who would feel remorse for his crimes.]
Once you're in the police station, whether you repent or not is irrelevant.
Morofushi Kagemitsu had already made a decision: while following up on the matter of Mizunashi Rena, he would also secretly use Ireland as a weakness to slowly plant a dud within the organization.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: However, although Ireland isn't usually very quick-witted, he's been trained by the seasoned Pisco for years, so ordinary talking techniques probably won't work on him.]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Yeah, and we can't show up in front of him too often, what if he finds out something?]
There's no need to worry too much about that. Since the usual talking techniques aren't working, let's give him an upgraded version of talk therapy.
A person with rebellious intentions sometimes only needs a gentle nudge from others to find a suitable reason for their rebellion and to believe it wholeheartedly.
[Anti-fraud expert #19: Isn't this perfect? I have many cases of "pig butchering" scams involving telecom fraud. We can let #234 learn from them. It's just a bit of a shame he knows you're a man, otherwise we could have tailor-made a perfect online dating partner...]
No, that's not what I meant.
Online dating... I don't think Ireland would fall into a trap so easily. And as you just said, he's not that easy to fool.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: But we clearly caught Vodka chasing after underground idols before!]
Zhu Fujingguang: ...
He can't be counted. People on this kind of pathetic track have their own special buffs, which can't be inferred by common sense.
He was speechless. These kids' originally pure data minds must have been polluted by all that filth online. Could he still entrust them with the follow-up therapy?
[Anti-fraud expert #205: The code I just used is blurred, but you can hand it over to #234. He's new and still retains some awareness as a "human being."]
He certainly trusted himself as well.
But what about the "unremarkable" anti-fraud officers? Will they be like the other, less frequently seen anti-fraud officers?
[...]
Unexpectedly, he suddenly asked about this unspoken, never-before-mentioned topic, and the anti-fraud expert fell silent.
Zhu Fujingguang sighed, turned on his computer, and began to examine the listening device he had casually placed at the hospital during the day.
Produced by Anti-Fraud King, even the FBI's signal jammers can't stop their network.
The long recordings originally from the eavesdropping device on the computer were cut into short, easy-to-read audio clips, and a neatly organized text version (txt) was suddenly added.
The alpaca input method skin selected by the anti-fraud team in the lower right corner moved slightly, and the cartoon icon detached from the small border of the input method, spinning around on their carefully prepared work.
Zhu Fujingguang: ...
What are you all so guilty about? I was the one who started this whole thing, so why are you the ones acting cute and coquettish now?
The alpaca cartoon paused for a moment, then disappeared back into the input method skin.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Oh no, it's all #26's fault, they've gotten too used to acting cute...]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Why are you blaming me? I was thinking that #198 and #205 are constantly spouting incomprehensible principles, polluting my thinking!]
[Anti-fraud expert #198: I advise you not to tarnish the beauty of scientific research.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: The grand scheme of data is beyond your comprehension.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: No... you two!]
[Anti-fraud expert #148: I'd also like to take this opportunity to complain about #19. The weird stuff this guy watches makes me seriously doubt the bonds between brothers and sisters!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: What? You guys were having a great time watching all this, and now you're turning your backs on us?! I was thinking about #11! He misled our investment strategy, and we lost money again last month!]
[Anti-fraud expert #11: Huh?! Don't listen to what you're saying, it was #66 who encouraged you to buy that fund!]
[Anti-fraud expert #66: Huh? (Feigning innocence.jpg)]
[Anti-fraud King No. 19: What does this have to do with No. 66? What did he do wrong? It's you who thinks the foundation is going to collapse but says nothing and even supports us buying in!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: You...#!]
[Anti-Fraud King #148: Haha, I'll say it for you, "You two are childhood friends!"]
[Anti-Fraud King #26: So what if we're childhood friends? Are you just jealous that we all have childhood friends? ^$&+……]
Morofushi Kagemitsu, who was initially a little soft-hearted because of the anti-fraud guy's cute little gestures: ...
Maybe we should just turn it on silent.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Wait! Ignore those idiots, let's discuss the important matter.]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: That's right, let's stop discussing the "pig butchering" scam targeting Ireland here. Next, we need to find several locations with excellent visibility based on their recently agreed-upon route.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: Okay, I agree. I've already drawn up the simulated route. Take a look!]
Before Moribu Kagemitsu could say anything, a near-perfect simulation of the action route appeared on the computer screen.
Alright, enough joking, let's get down to business.
The few who were just arguing obediently came over, each contributing their own strengths and offering their opinions on the upcoming plan. Number 205 even consciously pushed back his daily bedtime by two hours.
They didn't end their discussion until the midnight alarm went off.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Alright, time to go to sleep. Today was just a special case; you should have been in bed much earlier.]
Morofushi Kagemitsu nodded. Since the important matters had been discussed, there was no harm in sleeping now. He habitually glanced at the time and prepared to lie down.
[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 11: Wait! Jing, didn't you notice?]
What should I pay attention to?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: It's past midnight now, a new day has begun. The date has been updated; today's calendar shows November 3rd, Wednesday.]
Morobuchi Kagemitsu was taken aback and turned to look at the digital clock placed beside the bed.
[Wednesday, November 3]
He was used to seeing the normal dates on the original timeline, and now he didn't immediately realize that the timeline had returned to normal.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Although it's only temporary, it proves our previous assumptions were correct. Normal dates won't be overwritten until an event is over.]
That's good, otherwise we'd have to start acting out our roles again.
Morofushi Hiromitsu felt a headache coming on again when he thought about the script he had to grit his teeth and accept with Conan.
However... if that's the case, could we exploit this feature to create a bug?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: I understand what you mean. You want to delay the event's occurrence and try to stay on this timeline a little longer, right?]
That's what I was thinking, but from what you're saying, it seems like it won't work?
[Anti-fraud expert #205: It won't work. We tried to exploit this loophole before, but fate quickly filled the gap after just one attempt. So, don't even think about it now.]
[Anti-fraud expert #19: Putting everything else aside, your own body can't withstand a long stay. In your current condition, you can probably only last three days, and that's assuming you're not forcibly given any special debuffs.]
……All right.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Okay, don't overthink it. We still need to scout locations tomorrow. Go to bed early.]
good.
Although the proposal was rejected, it was good news that we wouldn't have to live on such chaotic dates anymore, and Morofushi Kagemitsu closed his eyes and fell asleep with this good feeling.
Goodnight, Anti-Fraud Guy.
[Goodnight (ω?)]
On the other side of the earth.
Someone else, however, was unable to sleep all night.
However, due to the time difference, it might not be considered staying up all night for Furuya Rei.
But the content of his phone call tormented him constantly:
"...Number 234, this number is related to Ethan's Church."
"...However, Hiro once vaguely mentioned to me that there is another him in this world."
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Author's Note: The "Asakawa Sora" by the coral reef on that island is still alive.
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