Chapter 229 Contact Center → Jing
It's okay, it's okay. I was just saying you're optimistic, that's a good thing.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Is that so? That's good...]
[Anti-Fraud King #214: Alright, now that our existential crisis of self-awareness is over, let's talk about what you'll gain in the future. I think you can guess some of the mission content, right?]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: Hey = =!]
[Anti-Fraud Master No. 66: Sure, he figured it out in a second since it involved his childhood friend. Aside from the initial excitement, everything else was fine...]
The anti-fraud team tacitly ignored Number 205's frantic struggle and formed a circle to listen to Number 66 recount their thrilling nighttime infiltration of the Future Online. Meanwhile, Morofushi Hiromitsu was already organizing his thoughts, figuring out how to relay the intelligence to his various allies.
Of course, Zero needs the most complete copy, so we'll send it to him first.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Oops, they're using cognitive pollution now, huh? Are they really that reluctant to let us travel to the future again? At least we're going there to clean up the mess caused by time-space fluctuations.]
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Exactly! After being manipulated by the organization for so many years, they've only managed to produce a few disruptive figures. Those who only act on instinct and lack independent thought are really prone to causing trouble for us!]
Morofushi Kagemitsu deleted some more content and sent it to Mr. Kinsen, while also revising the report he had recently withdrawn.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: What?! Vermouth is involved too?! No wonder she's so special, so there's a reason behind it...]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #198: I knew it! Vermouth's message sounded weird. Turns out it was a crosstalk to your end. We should have a good talk with her once we get there.]
We should also contact Shuichi Akai. If we're using such underhanded tactics, he might retaliate even more ruthlessly. Besides, the world isn't peaceful yet; who knows what drastic events might occur…
Another message was sent.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: I glanced at the work logs you sent. Putting aside other responses, how could you handle a hacker attack like this? You were so badly defeated by this little bit of luck?!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #198: Also, you were far too careless with the soil testing. And this energy shield—what's the difference between what you're doing and pouring water into a pool while simultaneously running the drainpipe?! You have the nerve to say we taught you how to do this?! We don't have a disciple like you!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: ...I'm not a programmer, and you guys even launched me into a space rift! Even turning me into an electronic signal won't change my uneven academic performance! This is too difficult; I never want to touch math, physics, or chemistry again in my life!]
Feeling wronged, No. 66 desperately wanted to retreat into the cracks of time and space to comfort herself.
Morofushi Kagemitsu opened a new text box, deleted two-thirds of the key information, split the remaining part, and sent some extra "important intelligence" to his colleagues in the organization who were about to go to jail, in order to slightly show off his presence as the new head of finance.
Oh, right, I mustn't forget to give a special reminder to the key figure Rum sent to oversee my land; we need to consider their health.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Actually, it's not too bad. After all, you're in charge of that area now. Rum did do some tampering behind the scenes, but based on the current soil tests, he hasn't had time to have anyone implement it yet.]
Because they were working backward from the result to deduce the cause, their intelligence gathering went exceptionally smoothly, without encountering any obstacles.
Number 11 consciously mapped the information he found into Morofushi Hiromitsu's mind. It was still the same researcher surnamed Fukuda who had taken on the side job, except that the drug had only been developed not long ago and had not yet been put into use.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Fujingguang revised his wording, leaving them a secret lead for investigation, before sending the message to them one by one as if he were doing them a favor.
After dealing with the news brought by this time travel, he originally planned to read the original prophecy report, but as soon as he picked up his phone, someone contacted him.
It's Vermouth.
He raised an eyebrow.
[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 205: No signs of spacetime fluctuations have been detected nearby. The energy shield (normal version) is ready.]
He pressed the call button, and Vermouth's voice came through clearly:
"Welcome back, Scotland."
This woman is starting to be honest now.
Morobuchi Kagemitsu said with a smile, "I thought you wouldn't be happy to see me so lively and energetic."
"How could that be? I've been secretly cheering you on all along." Vermouth smiled and joined in the act. "Can't you feel my feelings?"
"I'm already incredibly grateful that you didn't add fuel to the fire." Recalling the two times he was kicked out by the anti-fraud king during his time travels, as well as the attack on the future Black Guest headquarters, he felt that this woman was just making up lies because she realized that the oil-pouring operation had failed. "I wouldn't have been able to overcome all the hardships along the way without your help."
“But the outcome is always good, isn’t it?” Vermouth showed no embarrassment at being exposed, and continued, “Besides, you’re all ‘doing well’ now.”
This is using their identities and the plan as leverage.
However, this wasn't the first time she'd heard about something like this. Did she have some other request for bringing it up again?
Although Morofushi Kagemitsu hadn't fully figured out this woman, he knew what she cared about within the organization, so he steered the conversation in that direction: "Rum can't take action against that area now, but the drug center under construction can play its proper role in the future. For example, researching antidotes."
Vermouth chuckled softly and said, "It's something else~"
Other things?
"It's related to islands..."
Vermouth's tone remained nonchalant, but what she said next caused Morofushi Kagemitsu to frown repeatedly.
"...Ara, are you in a difficult position?" Vermouth asked knowingly when there was no response from the other side for a long time.
“…I need to think about it.” Morofushi Kagemitsu didn’t agree immediately, intending to stall for time and think about other ways to deal with the situation.
“Sure, but since I’m telling you this, it means I’ve already prepared a backup plan.” Vermouth wasn’t in a hurry, and her tone remained the same as always. “I just don’t know if you can bear the consequences of me taking this ‘backup plan’.”
It's another threat; this matter seems to be really important to her.
"I will contact you as soon as possible." Moribushi Kagemitsu estimated the time he could stall for and didn't make any absolute statements.
"I'm really looking forward to it."
Vermouth said this before hanging up the phone.
Morofushi Kagemitsu also closed his phone, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes slightly in thought.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: I have a feeling... her request doesn't seem like a legitimate transaction, but rather more like it stems from personal grudges?]
You're right. Vermouth has always harbored a deep hatred for the researchers within the organization, so it's easy to imagine she wouldn't have a fondness for places like islands. Normally, I wouldn't stop her from seeking revenge, but…
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: Hmm... Actually, I think her request is indeed a bit difficult to fulfill, but if we discuss it and manage things properly, it's not impossible to achieve a win-win situation. Is there some hidden agenda here?]
What's bothering me is her request. If possible, I don't want to cause trouble for our allies. Besides, after her actions, it's uncertain what will become of the island, and I really don't want to gamble on that possibility.
[Anti-fraud King No. 205: It's already incredible that a human could utilize that little bit of destiny energy to this extent. Even if she possesses other secrets, could she really rewind time according to Karasuma Renya's will?]
Don't underestimate humans. If the organization has manipulated the fluctuations of fate to the point that you can be born like this, will there be a lack of miracles in the future?
Besides, although the island has many secrets, if you want to explore them later, can I stop you? However, all of this is based on the premise that Vermouth will not amplify what she wants to do on the island.
[Anti-fraud expert #26: She seems quite confident... Besides, didn't we discuss this privately? She might have gotten something from Melo again.]
I can't explain Vermouth, but I know Melo all too well. She's always like this before she starts gambling. Given her malice towards me, what good intentions could she possibly have?
[Anti-fraud expert #214: How about we subtly remind Shuichi Akai?]
Then Vermouth's plan probably won't work out, and we also need to be wary of her turning on us and ruining our plans.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: This is not something I can discuss with others. If all else fails, I'll have to feign agreement for now, at least to prevent any mishaps in next week's negotiations.]
This is the only way for now...
"Beep beep—"
You got a reply so quickly?
Morofushi Kagemitsu heard a special message notification tone, checked his phone, and found two text messages from different sources conveying the same message:
[Meeting schedule changed; negotiations will now take place in three days.]
Three days later, we will prepare to negotiate with the police.
ha?
"Negotiations with the police"?
Me?
Morofushi Kagemitsu rubbed his eyes and carefully read the text message from Karasuma Renya again.
[Anti-Fraud King No. 214: Wow... the organization really has a keen eye for talent...]
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Really? I remember, wasn't it supposed to be Secretary Miyamoto and his team who were supposed to go for the talks? Why has the list changed again? Who brought this up?]
Miyamoto and the others still went, but I was there too.
Morofushi Kagemitsu checked his email again, and just as he refreshed it, a list of those accompanying him to the negotiations arrived, including Gin as well.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: What's the point of postponing it by just one day?]
[Anti-fraud expert #26: It can't be because they didn't finish the meeting presentation slides that it was postponed, right?]
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[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Hey, if you guys stay silent, I might actually believe you!]
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