A Scientific Urban Detective

"Psychological Definition" is a psychological intervention ability that allows Ayasaki Umi to adjust the "distance" others perceive between themselves and her, essentially unilaterally setting the "level of affection" they feel for her.

Even strangers or enemies she meets for the first time can, under the influence of this ability, see Ayasaki Umi as their confidante and friend. Not only will they not harm her, but they will also protect her from the bottom of their hearts.

Even if the affected person is perfectly clear-headed and subjectively aware that Ayasaki Umi is their enemy, they will instinctively and genuinely refuse to harm her!

Therefore, Ayasaki Umi never cares whether her enemies can fight or how strong they are—as long as they aren't ability users of the same type…

She couldn't help but recall the "ghost girl" she had encountered in this research institute a few days ago, and Ayasaki Umi's mood immediately became heavy.

But compared to the blonde, blue-eyed girl in front of her, Ayasaki Umi suddenly felt that the "ghost girl" seemed easier to deal with—after all, that girl looked thin and weak, unable to even kill a chicken. Apart from her superpower being a counter to her own, she didn't seem very strong.

Even without relying on "Psychological Definition," she could easily defeat her with her own combat skills.

But Tora-Bachi Tomitsu… true to her name, she was like a tiger bee, fierce and unmatched, and she even had a deadly stinger.

This was the first time Ayasaki Umi had encountered someone who could resist her superpower with pure willpower!

Damn it, I've already set her to see me as her closest friend, so why is this woman still struggling?

Ayasaki Umi maintained a certain distance from Tora-Bachi Tomitsu, who was kneeling on the ground, and continued to try to adjust her superpower while keeping a straight face.

Could it be… she doesn't have any "friends"? So she has no corresponding concept?

In her field, Ayasaki Umi was also very experienced. The operation of "Psychological Definition" requires a reference point, using existing concepts in the affected person's mind to achieve the effect.

In other words, the affected person must have someone they genuinely care about and value in order to see Ayasaki Umi as an existence of the same level.

Otherwise, no matter how hard Ayasaki Umi tries to activate her ability, it's impossible to make a cold-blooded demon see her as the "most important person."

To create something from nothing, to create a non-existent concept out of thin air, she would have to wait until she advanced to a Level 4 psychological ability user to be able to do so.

Unfortunately, Tora-Bachi Tomitsu, whom she was facing at this moment, seemed to be a girl who "had no friends and was psychologically abnormal," and was, in a sense, immune to some of the effects of "Psychological Definition."

However, based on her ability's effects and professional knowledge, Ayasaki Umi deduced that even without "friends," Tora-Bachi Tomitsu still had "people she cared about," but the number was very small.

Therefore, the effect manifested on "Psychological Definition" was also very weak, to the point that she could resist the effect of "Psychological Definition" with her own willpower.

Damn it, if I had more information about her, knew who her closest person was, and what their relationship was!

According to the activation conditions of "Psychological Definition," if the target is an emotionally rich person with many friends and people they care about, then the difficulty of activation will drop sharply, and no particularly precise information is needed.

But if the target is this kind of eccentric person with a withdrawn personality, no friends or relatives, and only a handful of people they truly care about, then in order to meet the basic conditions for activating the ability, it is necessary to grasp the target's specific information and designate the connection to that one object they care about…

But she lacked information about Tora-Bachi Tomitsu—she was completely hidden under Lin Wuming's light. If it weren't for actually encountering her this time, Ayasaki Umi probably wouldn't have realized this girl's existence.

What perfect stealth assassin, what are those useless people in the intelligence department doing!

She was now in a dilemma. Her ability had not fully taken effect, but it was not completely ineffective either, but was in a stalemate.

Ayasaki Umi also wanted to leave and end this meaningless battle, but she was worried that the moment she turned around, Tora-Bachi Tomitsu would break free from her restraints and stab her with her stinger…

Therefore, she could only keep as far away from this dangerous girl as possible while maintaining visual contact.

…Why is that Yomou Banka so slow? Hurry up and deal with your opponent and come help!

Under pressure, Ayasaki Umi even sought help from her companion, which was very rare.

According to the original plan, if the two of them joined forces, taking down Lin Wuming would not be a problem at all, but who would have thought that the other party would have helpers…

Wait, helpers?

Ayasaki Umi suddenly reacted, Damn it, I'm so slow!

Isn't the person Tora-Bachi Tomitsu cares about the most right here?

If Tora-Bachi Tomitsu didn't care about Lin Wuming, how could she accompany him on adventures everywhere and come to this kind of place to work for him?

Ayasaki Umi immediately adjusted her ability settings, setting the psychological distance between the two to the level of Lin Wuming.

Tora-Bachi Tomitsu suddenly trembled, but stopped struggling, relaxed her body, stood up in a relaxed and natural posture, and the expression on her face returned to normal, with no trace of hostility.

Hoo… success…

Ayasaki Umi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

This is your ability? It's amazing.

Tora-Bachi Tomitsu looked down at her hands, Although I know you're the enemy, but…

Previously, Tora-Bachi Tomitsu only felt that her mental consciousness was being interfered with by the outside world, so she subconsciously resisted, thus forming a stalemate.

But because she noticed and resisted in time, Tora-Bachi Tomitsu was not clear about the specific effects of "Psychological Definition," only thinking that it was one of the most classic types of psychological superpowers—mind reading, brainwashing, manipulation, and the like.

Until just now, Ayasaki Umi changed her strategy.

Tora-Bachi Tomitsu vaguely seemed to see Lin Wuming standing in front of her, so she relaxed her vigilance…

Then, she realized that the enemy's superpower was not simple and crude brainwashing or mental manipulation, but a more refined and subtle… illusion.

Fortunately, you still have someone you care about…

Ayasaki Umi also relaxed and said with a smile, My ability can adjust the mental distance between you and me, so your feeling is not wrong—at this moment, in your heart, my position is the same as that Lin Wuming!

Eh~ I see, I see.

Tora-Bachi Tomitsu nodded, I was wondering what this strange feeling was all about. It turns out it's not my problem, but the effect of your superpower.

Ayasaki Umi said, Okay, now start protecting me. Let's get out of this hellhole together!