Chapter 4 Even recruitment requires background checks?! ...
Although this electronic being had caused a minor disturbance, it secretly relieved Morofushi Kagemitsu. Its desire for justice was even stronger than his own, and it didn't seem like a spur-of-the-moment decision; it might last a while longer.
Therefore, during this uncertain period, he needs to gather as much intelligence as possible, seize the initiative, and steadily infiltrate the organization.
The whole arrangement just now was to lure him in. Before his short undercover career was compromised by electronic beings, his identity as Asakawa Sora had made quite a few contacts with the people there to test the waters. The pistol he carried was obtained through their channels.
Of course, he wouldn't waste too much time on people on the fringes of the organization. The main reason he came to this red-light district was because he had found out the whereabouts of someone who could directly contact the codenamed person.
Based on certain characteristics and details he deduced, he would create the illusion that a client was looking for someone in the areas this person might be in contact with. By making some small but significant noises and showing generous spending as clues, he could very well attract a member who was infinitely close to the codenamed member but just one step away from obtaining him.
The organization has its own set of procedures for contacting such clients. He had been to the police station and even lingered at the location where he reported the crime. Naturally, the organization was wary of his identity and might send people to probe or search him.
If they really make such an arrangement, a very tempting trap has already been prepared for them.
Morobuchi Kagemitsu noticed that the thugs standing on the second floor had quietly left. He sat for a while longer before paying the bill and leaving.
Back in his car, he took out the spare phone he had hidden under the seat, ignored the weird app that had taken up residence in all his electronic devices, opened the email accounts he usually used, scanned them one by one, and finally received the email he wanted.
This was an invitation to an interview, asking him to come to a building on Dong Gu Street for an interview in two days. His photo and some basic identification information were posted inside, and at first glance it really looked legitimate.
However, this is actually a tactic used in the underworld to arrange deals. Since he had bought guns from there before, he could be considered a relatively trustworthy user, so when they received his request for a second transaction, they didn't make him wait long.
This shows that he's convinced he has the "goods" in his possession, and it seems the groundwork he laid at that drug center last month wasn't in vain.
He noted down the location and also gathered some small items to keep out thieves.
The app, which was full of enthusiasm for its work, didn't keep him idle either. In the two days he was setting up the setup, he also reported a shop dealing in physical evidence and two people illegally possessing firearms.
Two days later, the apartment where Morofushi Kagemitsu lived was indeed burgled.
The thief who came was the HR of a winery who had sent the interview request to Asakawa Sora.
This gentleman doesn't seem to be just a simple office worker; he appears to have received some professional training before changing jobs. The angle and method he used to sneak in was textbook perfect.
The curtains were thick and the room was too dark, so he didn't turn on the lights rashly. Instead, he sneaked into the bedroom to investigate. After memorizing a few small anti-surveillance traps, he actually discovered some "small items" that couldn't be displayed in the open.
After quietly putting everything back in its place, HR went to the living room. As he groped his way towards the balcony, he was startled by the small Buddhist shrine that Morofushi Kagemitsu had set up not long ago.
He nimbly stepped back three paces, took a picture of the Buddhist temple from the side, and sent it to his superior with trembling hands and excited feelings.
After he had almost finished searching the small living room, his superior actually wanted to speak to him directly.
After sneaking out of the house, he found a place with a good signal before answering the phone.
"What do you mean by sending this?" the superior asked directly.
"Do you remember Asakawa Sora, whom I reported to you about before? This is what I found when I broke into his house today." The HR, who usually enjoys life to the fullest, spoke with a heavy tone as she reported to her superiors. "Asakawa-kun, he also has other business dealings..."
The superiors didn't seem to care. There were plenty of people who worked multiple jobs at the same time, and the organization had seen those religious figures before: "Ha, that's how sneaky people are. As long as you pay them enough, they'll do anything."
"No, his religion looks very suspicious!" The HR pointed out what he felt was wrong. "Look at that photo, the offering is a cell phone! Even the incense is burned with an electronic cigarette, and the instrument used is an electronic wooden fish!"
"What's the problem?" The superior was puzzled and felt that this person was meddling in other people's business, so his tone began to become a little impatient.
“What I mean is, he might be a follower of the Shoe Cult.” The HR lowered his voice and pulled up the report he had been investigating Asakawa Sora’s whereabouts over the past few days. “Moreover, I suspect he’s not just any ordinary follower; he might even be involved in some important aspects, like the drug center I mentioned in the report. At the same time, what’s worrying is his rather arrogant style. In just a few days, he not only openly tried to extort money from a shrine, but he even went to the police station.”
"..." The superior was silent for a moment. How could this person have stepped on both of these major landmines? Being too arrogant is not good for the organization's code of conduct.
"Sir, we'd better be careful," the HR person advised earnestly. "You're exceptionally talented, having been parachuted into a high-level position, so you might not know this. After the organization recruited a few cult members with criminal tendencies, all sorts of bizarre things started happening. That's one thing, but those brainless bastards recklessly offended a conglomerate and even got involved with a Chinese company, resulting in the organization's carefully cultivated base in Fukushima being completely wiped out!"
The superiors have not yet spoken.
She knew about it, though it had been a long time. She had overheard bits and pieces of information about it during meetings at the distillery. Even Brandy, who was usually quiet, expressed strong disapproval and criticized such people for affecting the organization's efficiency. Therefore, he was one of the few members who supported the need for thorough vetting of these "shoe cult" members when it came to recruiting new members.
At this moment, she looked at the photos sent by her subordinates again and felt that the object of their faith was too ridiculous, and that it might just be a cover-up.
"What does he believe in? An electronic god?" The superior wanted to hang up the phone, and even considered whether to deduct the person's performance bonus.
"Lord Mello! We should be extremely wary of such absurd offerings. Those people last time believed in paper doll-like beauties!" The HR seemed to sense some danger and whispered, "Lord Rum has been keeping an eye on you lately. It wouldn't be good if he used this as an excuse to make trouble..."
After saying that, there was a long silence on the phone before someone said, "Akita, don't say things you shouldn't say, and get back here now!"
"good……"
Morofushi Kagemitsu, who overheard everything through the eavesdropping device: ...
Hello!
I don't believe in shoe cult!
A note from the author:
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Regarding update time, I usually post after I finish writing, but considering reader demand, starting tomorrow, I will try to update at 9 PM every night.
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