A Scientific Urban Detective

Lin Wuming's performance couldn't help but make Captain Haiya and the others overthink—what if this whole series of events today was secretly arranged by Lin Wuming?

Even if he's doing the right and just thing, the Anti-Skill wouldn't want to become a tool in his hands.

It's no wonder some members of the Anti-Skill are overthinking, because it's all too coincidental.

Lin Wuming had just been discharged from the hospital and hadn't even had lunch when he received a call for help, which then triggered the following series of events.

Moreover, this is already the second time. Lin Wuming seems to have set his sights on "illegal experiments," having "busted" two illegal research facilities in a short period, and even successfully destroyed one of them.

If he were a member of the Anti-Skill, this achievement would probably lead to a direct promotion to police inspector or even superintendent!

Facing the oppressive gazes of Captain Haiya and another male Anti-Skill officer, Lin Wuming remained calm.

"My phone number isn't a secret, and it's not impossible to obtain it," Lin Wuming thought for a moment and said, "Last time with Black Moon Technology, I lent my phone to the children to help them escape. My number probably spread from then."

"Is that so?" Captain Haiya frowned, skeptical.

"Of course," Lin Wuming nodded, "At least I know that the dark side organization obtained my number through this method. So, it's not surprising that 'Artificial Atelier' knows my number. As for Keisaku Katori, she probably saw my interview report and then found my information on a researcher's computer, which is how she got my number and decided to ask me for help."

"That's a reasonable deduction," Captain Haiya nodded, "But it's just your deduction."

"Yes," Lin Wuming nodded, "After all, I don't know the truth of the matter. You can ask Keisaku Katori herself."

Captain Haiya laughed twice to ease the atmosphere: "Don't mind me, Wuming-kun. I was just curious, that's all. It's a professional habit; I can't help but want to get to the bottom of things and figure out the answers to all the questions."

"I understand," Lin Wuming also gave a polite smile, "Curiosity is human nature."

Kiharu Enshuu, who was driving, watched the exchange in the back seat through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but shake her head inwardly.

Although emotionally she was on Lin Wuming's side, from an outsider's perspective, especially as an Anti-Skill member, Lin Wuming's behavior was indeed very "suspicious."

The way he responded to Captain Haiya's expression and rhetoric was just like those tricky old foxes they encountered during investigations.

But then she thought, in Academy City, a city that is already abnormal, it's not strange for 'monsters' to appear among children of this age.

If we're talking about mental maturity and resourcefulness, Yunokawa Seria today was much more impressive than Lin Wuming.

Closer to home, the girl sitting silently beside Lin Wuming, Komori Kirisu, is also an extraordinary existence in some ways.

The reason why the Anti-Skill is focusing on Lin Wuming's actions and ignoring his accomplice, the other member of the "Double Killers"; a significant part of it is because everyone is no longer surprised by Komori Kirisu's act of assassinating others.

Captain Haiya showed a hint of helplessness and, looking at Komori Kirisu beside Lin Wuming, thought of the same thing.

But as he said just now, he was only pursuing the truth out of professional habit, not to interrogate. Seeing that Lin Wuming's answers were well-organized, he wasn't worried that the boy would blurt out anything.

A secret is a secret, as long as it doesn't leak out.

"Alright, Wuming-kun," Captain Haiya nodded, "Remember your answers. Don't contradict yourself during the interview."

"Interview?" Lin Wuming asked, "What interview?"

"Same as last time, it's still that reporter," Captain Haiya said, "Today is your discharge day. You didn't think there wouldn't be reporters tracking you, did you?"

Although the heat of the interview reports about Lin Wuming was suppressed, it had been a hot topic for a while after all. For media reporters, he was undoubtedly still a worthwhile interview subject to continue digging into.

Today, on Lin Wuming's discharge day, more than one media reporter had been lying in wait outside the hospital.

Even with the Anti-Skill escorting him, they couldn't stop the reporters from interviewing him.

But unexpectedly, the first to appear wasn't the Anti-Skill, but a broker from a dark side organization.

The dark side organizations certainly couldn't expose their actions to a bunch of reporters. Besides, according to their plan, Lin Wuming would likely join the dark side organization, and it wouldn't be convenient to continue giving interviews and appearing in the media.

So, the black-suited men from the dark side organization used some means to divert the reporters away from the hospital.

As a result, Lin Wuming didn't encounter any reporters when he followed Kiharu Enshuu home later.

However, those reporters were only temporarily delayed by other matters. When they came to their senses, they found that Lin Wuming had already gone home.

Unwilling to give up, they also chased after him to the Family Side apartment building, trying to wait for him to appear.

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Soon after, they saw the scene of Lin Wuming in a wheelchair and Komori Kirisu jumping from the building...

"In short, because of your high-profile actions, you've been exposed to the media's cameras from the very beginning," Captain Haiya said, "And then you caused such a big commotion at 'Artificial Atelier'... Instead of being relentlessly pursued by those reporters, it's better to take the initiative and hold a press conference to explain."

After all, Lin Wuming's title of "hero" who destroyed illegal research facilities hasn't faded yet. It's better to make use of it again.

First time unfamiliar, second time familiar. Although Lin Wuming doesn't like being exposed to public opinion at all, he had no choice but to nod in agreement due to the pressure of reality.

"Can I mention Dolly's matter at the press conference?" Lin Wuming turned to ask about the details.

"No. Her existence, everything about her, is classified," Captain Haiya said without hesitation, "Not a single word can be leaked, otherwise... the consequences will be severe. I'm not threatening you, I'm just stating the facts, do you understand?"

"I understand," Lin Wuming nodded.

Captain Haiya showed a gratified smile. It's easy to talk to smart people. From his position, there are some things that he can't bring himself to say, and it's reassuring that Lin Wuming can understand his hints.

"Please protect Dolly's safety," Lin Wuming urged.

"Do you even need to say that?"

Then, Lin Wuming also made his request: "I plan to publicly announce my phone number at the press conference, is that okay, Enshuu-sensei?"