Chapter 96 This time the maple leaves are red enough
Two years ago...
It turns out that the near collapse of the public security system two years ago was also related to the organization.
Could it be that the police discovered something suspicious about the organization, which is why they changed my plan from being sent to the 'zoo' to going to the organization instead?
Morofushi Kagemitsu recalled Mr. Kimichiro's previous contact person, the strange orders he had received, and some illogical details that he hadn't had time to investigate before meeting the Anti-Fraud King...
He gripped his phone tightly, never having felt that fate could be so fair.
"Asakawa, what's your decision?"
Pisco’s voice rang out again, and this time he could hear weariness and weakness in it.
He swallowed all his emotions silently and said, "Interesting. Perhaps, my joining the organization was also fate's arrangement."
"A wise choice, let's wait for further arrangements."
Pisco didn't say anything more, just left a nonsensical remark and ended the call.
Morofushi Kagemitsu casually placed his phone on the passenger seat and began to examine every action he had taken since coming under the organization's scrutiny.
The anti-fraud team also discussed what Pisco said:
[Anti-fraud expert #198: His body must have been affected by fate; his slow, deliberate speech is unlike his usual style. He knows something about fate and time, but this understanding is rather vague. Perhaps he unintentionally used something at the time, which is why his body belatedly started having problems.]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Furthermore, it sounds like he didn't become aware of Kei's special status because of Akiyama Nao's matter, yet we haven't investigated in that direction. Could it be that he also received some form of protection by chance?]
What would Pisco notice about me?
An electronic jamming plan? No, that's too close. It's more like he's confirming something through this.
What about Kono Aoto? But the main focus of this matter is on Rum's side. They didn't rely on the Anti-Fraud Bureau's help for their usual tactics of leaking information and influencing the direction of the meeting.
Could it be because of the operation in the park? Or because of Ethan's church? Or perhaps it's sparked increasing discussion within the organization about the Electronic God Cult? He seemed quite certain that I had no prior contact with religion before joining the organization.
[Anti-fraud expert #11: He might think that you've mistaken 'fate' for the power of 'god,' which is why you've suddenly started worshipping an electronic god.]
[Anti-fraud expert #26: This logic makes sense and fits Asakawa Sora's superstitious persona.]
So, I should thank him for patching things up? He even fixed the small loophole that's hard to explain perfectly, like suddenly becoming religious.
[Anti-fraud expert #19: Great, we have one more person to help us with the script.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: Speaking of which, mentioning Ethan Bendo reminds me of a special person. Vermouth, you must have a strong impression of her, right?]
Of course, this woman is definitely one of those organization members who are very difficult to deal with. And as you also mentioned, the entanglements of fate surrounding her are very deep.
[Anti-fraud expert #205: That's right. We initially couldn't understand why her fate was so complicated, but with Pisco's appearance, the whole thing became clear. They probably didn't realize that they were also looking for a way to exploit a "bug."]
……What's the meaning?
[Anti-fraud expert #214: This is just a hypothesis we have right now. We need to find some clues to verify it after we go to the United States. We won't reveal it now to avoid confusing you.]
All right.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Actually, Pisco's self-disclosure makes some things make sense.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #19: For example, that inexplicable intrusion into the processing plant. We all suspect it was done by your future self, but if 'fate' has covered the traces, we still won't be able to detect it.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru No. 11: There are also rumors that they were behind the scenes pushing you after the park operation ended. Before, we would have just thought it was baseless malice stemming from organizational infighting. Now, thinking about it, perhaps they were consciously gathering intelligence on you back then.]
Morofushi Kagemitsu was also recalling the details mentioned by the anti-fraud master, feeling that the events involved were becoming increasingly complex. Pisco revealed the organization's relentless pursuit of matters like "reversing life and death" and "time," so the information obtained by the Tottori Laboratory would likely contain related content.
I never imagined that the core intelligence I had been investigating was actually on myself.
[Anti-fraud expert #198: ...The lab data is still worth studying. However, just to be on the safe side, let's wait until you leave Tottori to look at it; the magnetic field here is too strange.]
good.
[Anti-Fraud King #26: So, are we going to the US again next? But we still have a lot of things to take care of here in Japan.]
[Anti-Fraud King No. 66: The others are manageable; I can talk to the police about the "household registration" issue myself. But with Akiyama Nao, it's not so easy to poach her. Let me do the math... no way, we've missed out on a quarter of the energy!]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Ugh, damn it! We're just a quarter of the way to level up!]
There's nothing we can do about it. We can only wait and see if the US sends out any missions. With Rye and Sherry around, we shouldn't have any trouble with missions.
After thinking it over, Morofushi Kagemitsu decided to let Zero know the full story about Akiyama Nao through a post-event intelligence investigation. He believed that Zero would make a reasonable decision.
As for Ethan Hondou and Egawa Yukie, we need to arrange their schedules before they leave, and the same goes for the others. However, the matter of catching the mole may have to be postponed, and we need to discuss this with Zero...
Morobuchi Kagemitsu went through the matter in his mind.
Anti-fraud expert, after sending out the emails, let's go home first. We need to hurry up and pack our things.
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Why are you in such a hurry to go back and pack? Pisco didn't rush you, did he?]
He verbally said he wouldn't urge me, but his body couldn't wait. He claimed he wanted to see my choice, but wasn't that just a way of telling me to go to America immediately to pledge my loyalty? If it involved core secrets, even Melo wouldn't stop me.
[Anti-Fraud King No. 11: You're right... Speak of the devil, and he appears! I knew I couldn't wait to send you an email. Ah, although it was a task issued directly in the name of the BOSS...]
[Anti-fraud expert #19: I'll go check it out... Hmm, as expected, I got blocked.]
[Anti-fraud expert #205: Let's take a look at the email content. Pisco has given you an excuse to act as the company's negotiator to negotiate sponsorship related to a big shot's birthday party. Specific details will be sent to you after you arrive in the US.]
They even had to confirm my presence; they were so cautious, not forgetting to guard against me.
[Anti-Fraud Guru #66: He booked your ticket for tomorrow morning, so we really need to go back and pack... Hmm, let's not carry guns this time, things are tense over there lately.]
Morofushi Kagemitsu, who also follows the news, decided upon hearing this reminder that it would be better to carry more small, sharp weapons such as knives for self-defense.
I wonder if they'll be bribed again this time with their strict investigation?
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Last time it was the FBI, this time it's the military. They're having a military parade next month, right? Even if it's just for show, they'll be checking more closely; at the very least, bulletproof glass is a must.]
[Anti-fraud expert #148: Just going abroad, and you not only have to be wary of people from the organization, but also of foreigners causing trouble. It's a hassle.]
He'd go if he wanted. Even if the organization didn't send him to the US on business, he'd find out what was going on there. It was mainly because his intelligence exchanges with Lai had given him some ideas.
What kind of data is in the Tottori Laboratory? And what about the United States?
If he remembered correctly, when he audaciously asked the organization for one billion US dollars, he had taken note of the organization's asset distribution in the United States. Pharmaceutical research is a crucial part of investment.
Furthermore, before he left the United States, Shirley was assigned to Base 3 to conduct medical research. Could this also be related to 'those studies'?
[Anti-fraud expert #198: If you're going to make that connection, I can provide you with some information.]
What intelligence?
[Anti-fraud expert #198: Four years ago, the organization killed a group of researchers. Only a small portion of these people were members of the organization; the majority were staff members of private research institutions abroad, all experts in medicine and AI data models. One of the researchers left some important data backups for his brother before his death, but a "mistaken fire" later burned this secret to ashes.]
Where did that fire happen?
[Anti-fraud expert #198: A farm in Vermont, now abandoned, visited numerous times by the FBI and CIA.]
That's true, four years have passed. If we investigate now, it's unlikely we'll find any clues. However, the reason for the organization's massacre needs to be thoroughly investigated, and perhaps we can ask Lai for help with that.
but……
Morofushi Kagemitsu glanced at the recent news about ICE.
Before doing that, it's best to make sure you won't be kicked out of the United States.
[Anti-fraud expert #214: Vermont is a Democratic stronghold, so there's not much to worry about. Besides... the fall foliage there is beautiful.]
Maple leaves...
[Anti-fraud expert #26: Yeah, besides, Pisco and the others are all staying there peacefully. You're not an illegal immigrant, why would they kick you out?]
[Anti-fraud expert #11: Tsk tsk, you're mistaken. Look back at the intelligence update from #205, some idiot bought that five million green card, hahaha, you know what I mean~]
[Anti-fraud expert #19: Seriously, people actually sell those things? Aren't they afraid the next person in charge will deny it?]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #214: Even Trump's unreliable cryptocurrencies have tons of buyers. Do you think they're buying them for peace of mind?]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #148: Uh...]
[Anti-fraud expert #66: Alright, stop thinking about it. Delving any deeper isn't suitable for us.]
[Anti-Fraud Guru #26: Okay.]
Some topics were simply glossed over in a muddled and confused manner.
Morofushi Kagemitsu didn't say much, only feeling that fate was truly mysterious and unpredictable.
Perhaps some things exist only to be destroyed, and some people live only to die.
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