A Scientific Urban Detective

“Well, I guess that's pretty much what the Disciplinary Committee does.” Kofū Miwei adjusted her glasses. Even though Lin Wuming was doing most of the work, she was still feeling a bit tired from handling all the communication with those seeking help.

As for Kohachi Mitsumi, she followed behind Lin Wuming like a shadow, not really having anything to do along the way.

After all, she was even worse at communicating with people than Lin Wuming, and it wasn't often that she encountered situations requiring her intervention during routine patrols.

Then, at Kofū Miwei's suggestion, the three decided to take off their armbands and find a place to rest.

“This afternoon, some senior members of the Disciplinary Committee will be here to guide us,” Sitting in a tea restaurant, the three started their lunch a little early, and Kofū Miwei took the opportunity to introduce the upcoming arrangements. “It probably won't be more patrol duty. Maybe we can finally get a good rest.”

“The afternoon arrangement isn't work, it's training. You can comfortably stay in an air-conditioned room and listen to lectures like we are now.” A new voice suddenly came from nearby.

A high school girl had taken a seat next to Kofū Miwei as if they were old friends. After sitting down, she also naturally removed her armband—she was also a member of the Disciplinary Committee.

“Senior Naitō!” Kofū Miwei quickly greeted her and introduced her to Lin Wuming and Kohachi Mitsumi, “This is Senior Naitō, a senior member of the Disciplinary Committee's training department. She'll be our instructor this afternoon.”

Lin Wuming quickly greeted her.

“Well, don't worry about it.” Senior Naitō waved her hand. “I'm also a student. It's just that our Disciplinary Committee emphasizes student self-management, so some basic training courses are taught by us seniors.”

“Can I ask what the course content is for today?” Lin Wuming asked.

“Identification and disposal methods for explosive devices,” Senior Naitō said.

“Huh? What?” Lin Wuming was a little skeptical of what he heard.

“That's right, no need to be surprised.” Senior Naitō seemed to have anticipated the reaction. “It's the explosive devices you're imagining… In layman's terms, all kinds of bombs.”

Lin Wuming sighed, “That's pretty hardcore, isn't it?”

“It's alright,” Senior Naitō shrugged. “After all, compared to firearms, explosives are easier to obtain—you can make them yourself with a little middle school chemistry knowledge. And not only do they endanger public safety, but explosives are also the biggest threat to us Disciplinary Committee members.”

That's right, because of the great power of explosive devices and the secrecy of their placement, they have become the most threatening type of weapon to the Disciplinary Committee.

Looking at the increasingly lively environment in the store, Senior Naitō lowered her voice and explained, “Proper weapons like firearms or regulated knives are managed by the security forces. Even if related cases occur, the security teachers are responsible for handling them, and we Disciplinary Committee members usually don't get involved.”

But explosive devices are another matter.

After all, the Academy City has a large number of schools, and the school laboratories are stocked with a large number of raw materials that can be used to make explosives. Although the school's subjective intention is definitely not to make bombs, what these raw materials eventually become depends entirely on how the user uses them, which is indeed difficult to control in a sense.

Moreover, it's not necessarily intentional. More often, dangerous 'explosive devices' are unintentionally created due to experimental errors or improper storage.

Furthermore, the Academy City has a strong atmosphere of scientific exploration. Even elementary school students' experimental classes are encouraged to carry out various exploratory experiments. At that time, no one can say what will be born in the reagent bottles or petri dishes.

The 'explosive devices' that the Disciplinary Committee really needs to deal with mostly refer to these things.

After all, the Disciplinary Committee's jurisdiction is usually the schools they attend. In the event of an accident, the Disciplinary Committee members of the school will be the first to arrive on the scene, faster than the security forces.

“Don't underestimate the laboratories,” Senior Naitō emphasized. “This is the Academy City. Even the experimental games of kindergarten children are more professional than most middle school experimental classes outside. The basic experimental raw materials are also very easy to obtain.”

In other words, as long as you have the corresponding knowledge and enough courage, it is entirely possible to make explosives by hand using laboratory equipment.

“Remember,” Senior Naitō added, “Regularly inspecting the school laboratories in your jurisdiction is also one of the important responsibilities of our Disciplinary Committee members.”

The fastest way to learn how to identify and dispose of explosive devices is to learn how to make them yourself.

The agreement that must be signed when joining the Disciplinary Committee includes a requirement that Disciplinary Committee members must not abuse the professional knowledge learned in training to manufacture explosive devices themselves.

Faced with these hardcore courses and supporting systems, Lin Wuming was also amazed.

It's a miracle that this city, mainly composed of underage students, has been able to operate smoothly until now…

But he thought about it and felt relieved. Compared to having to use his brain and hands to painstakingly make explosive devices, the espers in the Academy City themselves are the most unstable 'bombs'.

The destructive power of level 3 and above abilities has long surpassed ordinary bombs.

In comparison, these few explosive devices are really just a threat that can be 'handled by students themselves'.

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“Don't be too nervous,” Senior Naitō added. “Most of the time, we only encounter explosive devices that are at the level of scaring people. There is usually no danger to life.”

“……” Lin Wuming looked over speechlessly.

The Disciplinary Committee is, after all, just a student volunteer activity. Is it really okay to so easily use the description 'no danger to life,' or rather, 'usually no'?

Whether they were big-hearted or lacked sufficient awareness of fatal threats, the two senior members of the Disciplinary Committee didn't seem to think there was any problem.

Kohachi Mitsumi frowned the whole time, looking like she was enduring something.

Remembering this girl's past battlefield experience, Lin Wuming said to her, “If it's too much, it's okay to skip the training.”

“No!” Kohachi Mitsumi immediately refused. She clenched her fists. “How to dispose of explosive devices… I'm the 'professional'!”

Lin Wuming patted the girl's arm. “Don't worry, I'll protect you.”

Senior Naitō quickly said upon seeing this, “Really, there's no need to be so nervous. It's just a training course, there won't be any danger.”

The afternoon training course did not encounter any danger.

Lin Wuming and Kohachi Mitsumi, one hasn't officially gone to school yet, and the other has only been in elementary school for less than a year. Even if they are both high-level ability users, it's impossible to let them directly mix explosive materials.

Therefore, today's training was mainly about case introductions and basic chemistry knowledge explanations.

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