Chapter 60 Today, another different face.
...What's the difference between what you're doing and admitting guilt without being asked? So this Egawa Yukichi really has a problem.
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The anti-fraud agent in my head is playing dead again, but this time no one's texting. Let's see how you try to change the subject now...
[Anti-fraud officer reminds you: Ethan Bentang has sent you a text message! Ethan Bentang has sent you a text message!]
Zhu Fujingguang: ...title.
...
[Ethan Bendou: I understand. What do you want me to do next?]
Understand? What do you understand?
Zhu Fujingguang was puzzled, and Fanzha Jun was also puzzled.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Seriously?! This actually works?! Could it be that he really boosted their favorability rating? No way, I have to check the chat history...]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: His words sound like he's resigned to his fate. What's the reason behind this?]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: We are analyzing the reasons for his change in attitude based on his reply...]
Let's give him some space and not rush to reply. You guys take your time thinking about it. I'll buy my things first; the security guard at the gate is giving me a really weird look.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Why go through all that trouble? Couldn't it have been Jingguang's sincere heart that moved Ethan Hondo?]
[Anti-fraud expert #198: (Ignoring it, focusing on the investigation)]
After wandering around in circles, Morofushi Kagemitsu finally found a cosmetics store. He then created a realistic-looking girlfriend for himself and began asking about the most popular colored contact lenses and "the kind that doesn't show the effect of wearing colored contact lenses but still adds a finishing touch"—he had studied this sales pitch in his mind for a long time, thanks to Melo's usual penchant for these kinds of things.
"Ah, then this 'Butterfly Black' would perfectly meet your girlfriend's needs!" Seeing her sales target had been reached, the saleswoman immediately launched into a sales pitch, enthusiastically introducing the contact lenses. "Look, this one is already quite suitable for Asian eye colors. It not only enhances the contours, but it also looks even better in sunlight..."
Morofushi Hiromitsu tried to examine the contact lenses through the gaps in the pink bubble of admiration, but... he couldn't see anything. He could only listen to her sales pitch. In short, he just had to nod along and wait for the saleswoman to finish her sales pitch before paying for them.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: After meeting Miss Jiang Chuan, let's think about what kind of task to assign him.]
good.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: ...Why are you all ignoring me like this? It was all because of that little white boat photo. Look, this somewhat dejected uncle has completely cheered up now!]
A little white boat...?
Morofushi Kagemitsu wondered if Ethan Hondou thought he was the one who planted the mines under the ship. But that couldn't be right; the Public Security Bureau had done a good job of controlling the information. How could a former CIA agent without intelligence support know this? Could it be one of those ordered to keep quiet…?
People from Nichiri TV station?
[Anti-fraud Guru #205: Nichiri TV Station.]
They have great chemistry, number 205.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: See? I told you so! It's related to the little white boat!]
[Anti-fraud King No. 198: ...The background information of the others seems to be fine, except for Mizunashi Rena, whose information is obscured.]
Wait a minute, anti-fraud expert, since the breakthrough isn't with anyone else, could it be related to this Mizunashi Rena? Let's eliminate possibilities in reverse: if the person who wasn't covered up could find out, doesn't that make sense?
[Anti-fraud expert #148: ...Thinking about it that way, it doesn't make no mistake?]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Hmm... but he and Ethan Bendou, aside from being human, have no other connection.]
This Rena Mizunashi is a member of the organization, and her background has long been cleaned up, so of course nothing can be found out. She might be an informant or subordinate that Ethan Hondou developed within the organization. After so many years in the organization, he would have accumulated some capital and prestige. Since she's not following the codename member route, she's casting a wide net and focusing on key targets.
[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 11: What if she's also an undercover agent?]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: From a probability perspective, this is unlikely.]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: When you said that last time, you suspected Rye.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #205: ...]
...That's a very bold guess, but why would she help Ethan Bendo? Surely the CIA wouldn't be so stupid as to send two undercover agents who know each other to organize this?
[Anti-fraud expert #26: Yeah, these two have somewhat similar eye shapes. Aren't you afraid the organization will think too much about it?]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: ...That's true. They probably realized they'd encountered one in a whole bunch of undercover agents within the organization, which is why they had this idea.]
"If you're not satisfied with these two, we have more..."
"I'll take them, two sets to start."
Morofushi Kagemitsu checked the time and saw that the anti-fraud group had finished their discussion, so he added Mizunashi Rena to his watchlist and bought two sets of Black Butterfly armor.
Perhaps the sales assistant hadn't made any sales in a while, because she was very excited to see someone pay. She immediately recommended the same brand of skincare products to him and even asked considerately, "Does your girlfriend have dry or oily skin? Or is she sensitive?"
...And what is this?
Morofushi Kagemitsu suddenly remembered that Anti-Fraud Guy had repeatedly warned him that using too much data-driven face cream would dehydrate his skin. In his understanding, dehydration meant dryness.
“It’s dry skin,” he said confidently.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Not this dry skin...]
But his small plea was ultimately buried.
Adhering to the philosophy of learning from Vermouth and going all out in the disguise, Morofushi Hiromitsu bought everything he thought he needed.
In the end, the smiling saleswoman warmly saw me out of the store.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: ...Didn't you say you were just going to buy some contact lenses and leave? Why were you stopped and forced to buy so many skincare products?]
It's all for the sake of our Anti-Fraud Center. Perhaps while you're having fun, you should also remember that our organization has over 200 people.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: That's true, but we don't need to show them all. Besides, with this small experiment of successfully transferring #19 and #66, it wouldn't be difficult for us to split off a few more members.]
Yes, so we need to create some traces of life for these people who suddenly appear out of nowhere. Don't forget that our anti-fraud center will eventually be facing off against the real villainous organization, so we can't leave too many loopholes.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Good, early preparation means early deception. We'll just go to the Metropolitan Police Department's household registration section later to sort out the household registration issue.]
Morobuchi Kagemitsu, carrying large and small bags, sat back in the car and went over his actions for the day in his mind.
...Hmm, Vermouth wasn't exactly a stranger to the organization; she did disguise herself for its members. If I started buying these things now, hopefully no strange rumors would spread...right?
Thinking of that thriving forum, Morofushi Kagemitsu fell silent.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: It's alright, just think of it as misleading the public. Look at your current reputation, besides that lunatic Melo, who would suspect you're an undercover agent?]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: That's right, even Gin and his underling Vodka said they don't need to keep an eye on you anymore.]
...So, this conclusion wasn't exactly inspiring.
He sighed inwardly, first asking the anti-fraud officer to park the car back in its original spot, then returning home to put down some useless things before trying on the colored contact lenses.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Good, it's all covered up.]
[Anti-fraud expert #214: But it doesn't quite match your eye color.]
It's okay, this can also lay the groundwork for his gradually changing appearance.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: Are you planning to change your image?]
Indeed, Ethan Hondou and Rena Mizunashi's eyes reminded him that he and Komei had always resembled each other somewhat. He'd even had his beard shaved in Kyoto, leaving very few distinguishable features on his face compared to before.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: Your choice of Butterfly Black is truly excellent. However, it's best not to wear it too often. Once we solve the perspective sharing issue and upgrade the system, we can use data to change your eye color.]
No longer applying face cream?
[Anti-fraud expert #198: No need, I'll wear eyeliner next time.]
Zhu Fujingguang: ...
What I'm saying is, can we please not bring this up again?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Yeah, let's not talk about eyeliner anymore... I want to pull the cord right now just thinking about how stupid I was!]
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Oh, then please lend me your virtual persona one more time to study it before you crash.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: Hello!]
Okay, let's stop arguing now.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: To be honest, when Jingguang was putting on colored contact lenses, I was thinking, since our vision is already obstructed, why don't we take more "photos" and let them appear in your mind? With your memory, you can remember them even if they only flash for a second.]
That's fine, but why not play the video?
[Anti-Fraud Guru #11: This requires some imagination and is prone to deviating from reality. Furthermore, this method demands complete concentration and is quite mentally taxing; it's better suited for situations where you need to communicate with others.]
That's not bad either; at least it reduces the chances of others finding out.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Let's try it in your mind first.]
Can.
Morofushi Kagemitsu concentrated his mind, gradually reducing his focus on his gaze, allowing his mind to immerse itself in the image that was slowly forming in his mind.
The feeling was quite magical, like slowly wiping away a piece of glass covered by rain and mist, and the scene on the other side seemed to break free of that delicate film and embrace him.
I saw it.
Across the street, on the second floor of a shop, there was a potted cactus that had already died. A crow had just perched on a nearby telephone pole. A Mercedes driver was rear-ended in the alley and was now arguing with the taxi behind him. Someone had already called the police…
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Great, now you can slowly relax.]
As Morofushi Kagemitsu did as instructed, the images in his mind gradually disappeared, and the pink bubbles that he had deliberately ignored before his eyes gathered together again.
The effect is good, but you need to practice more to improve your proficiency.
He tidied up his things, went downstairs, got into the car that Asakawa Sora usually drove, and had the anti-fraud team activate autopilot.
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Author's Note: "A Bright Morning"
Jingguang Jingguang
Every morning when you wake up
Jingguang Jingguang
There is a role waiting
Becoming a cult leader is so cute!
Becoming a wage earner isn't cool
Bourbon is your good friend
Lei is your usual duo partner.
Jingguang Jingguang
You're Superman, you run so fast!
Jingguang Jingguang Jingguang
Your rumors are too strange.
Jingguang Jingguang Jingguang
Whether childhood sweetheart or foreigner
Jingguang Jingguang Jingguang
Life is more wonderful with you
Something always happens every morning.
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