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Thus.
Kimie Shimabukuro's identity cannot be hidden at all.
They came in disguise this time.
It's just because they're being cautious and want to avoid attracting attention.
"Please come with me, Mr. Kindaichi!"
...
Dongdu Bay Suzuki Hotel.
Shimabukuro Kimie opened the door and invited Natsume in. She closed the door and was about to speak when she suddenly remembered something and looked at Natsume curiously, asking:
"Excuse me, don't you want to check this room for listening devices or hidden cameras?"
"I've seen it filmed like this in movies?"
"Movie?"
Xia Ye hadn't expected her to have such thoughts, and said with a smile:
"I don't think there are any hidden cameras or listening devices in this room, but if you're talking about the investigative methods in movies—"
Taking a detector from her inventory, Natsume walked around the room, pointing to the interface on it and explaining to Shimabukuro Kimie:
"Look, there aren't any red dots here, which means this room is safe—"
"If it does, it will show the location of the device and can also temporarily block the signal."
"Amazing!"
Kimie Shimabukuro's eyes widened.
She has acted in movies before.
But that was just a documentary-style film showcasing the scenery and legends of my hometown; I'd never seen such a high-tech gadget before.
However, what surprised her even more was...
I was just saying it offhand.
This "Kindaichi" guy actually gave me a demonstration. He's way too easy to talk to!
I can hardly believe they're from the underworld!
No wonder his client reviews on the dark web are all positive!
The senior student who introduced him to himself was his client.
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The senior student's father was originally the president of a small conglomerate, but he was murdered by a distant relative he had adopted, and his family property was also taken away.
The senior student also went from being a pampered young lady to a fallen heiress.
Later, my senior learned about the dark web through a friend and found Mr. Kindaichi.
What happened next was quite simple: the senior student got her inheritance back and, incidentally, sent that distant relative to the underworld to repent to her father!
According to my senior, this crime planner was very gentlemanly and provided impeccable service. If she had a good reason for revenge, she would have wanted to hire him again!
At first, Kimie Shimabukuro didn't quite believe it.
Now she's starting to believe it.
She had already prepared a revenge plan and was ready to start killing.
However, I listened to my senior's advice.
She still contacted Mr. Kindaichi.
After all, we had made plans beforehand.
But she was prepared for the police to find out.
With the help of Mr. Kindaichi.
Having escaped legal punishment, the choice is obvious!
After all, people are selfish. She's only in her twenties and doesn't want to spend more than ten years in prison!
"Cough cough!"
Xia Ye coughed lightly.
"Could you please change your disguise first?"
Kimie Shimabukuro resumed her girlish tone.
However, her face was still that of a middle-aged man who had worked too much overtime, looking haggard, and the combination was somewhat eerie!
"Please wait!"
Kimie Shimabukuro also felt something was amiss.
He apologized briefly and then headed towards the bedroom.
A moment later, a dark-haired girl wearing a white women's blouse and slim-fit jeans came out.
Although she was simply dressed, she had a slender and graceful figure, a delicate and gentle face, and a fresh and pretty look.
Compared to stunning beauties like Yukiko, she initially appears to be a girl from a modest family, but the more you look at her, the more pleasing she becomes. Natsume really likes this type!
Of course, compared to Xia Ye.
Kimie Shimabukuro was even more surprised!
There was a sharp-looking middle-aged man on the sofa just before I entered the bedroom!
He came out as a handsome young man in a suit, with striking features and a straight posture, even more like an idol than an idol!
and--
Why does it look so familiar?!
and many more!
I've seen this face on TV before!
A flash of inspiration struck Kimie Shimabukuro.
This is what Natsumi Akiyama, the star police officer from the Metropolitan Police Department who's been all over the news lately, looks like!
How is this going?
Isn't this the true face of "Kindaichi"?
Or is it just another disguise he's wearing?
"This is who I really am~" Xia Ye raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "I'm the person you're thinking of!"
"Officer Natsuha Akiyama?"
"Ismabukuro Kimie asked cautiously."
She felt it was utterly absurd.
The notorious mastermind of crime in the underworld is actually a star police officer from the Metropolitan Police Department!
If I told people this, probably no one would believe it—
"But—why?"
"why?"
Xia Ye understood what she meant.
This identity was randomly assigned before the system was updated, and even the clients recorded on the dark web were assigned by the system at that time.
However, this cannot be said to Kimie Shimabukuro—
"Of course, it's for justice!"
Xia Yeshua's face revealed a righteous and awe-inspiring expression.
"The duty of the police is to eliminate crime and uphold justice. However, there are always some criminals who escape punishment for various reasons, so special means are needed—justice in the dark is also justice!"
"So that's it!"
Kimie Shimabukuro believed it immediately!
This is certainly not because she is naive and innocent.
Instead, Xia Ye did the same thing as she said.
He mainly accepts clients like his senior, who have legitimate reasons for revenge, but whose enemies are still at large.
Consistency between words and deeds naturally inspires trust.
"Police Officer Akiyama——"
"Just call me Xia Ye!"
“Xia Ye...”
"This commission..."
"Um, regarding this request, please explain the specifics and your reasons for seeking revenge—"
Xia Ye knew the plot of "The Mermaid's Disappearance" very well.
However, I still chose to have Kimie Shimabukuro recount it.
"You know my rules too~"
"I see!"
Shimabukuro Kimie's pretty face turned serious.
With a sorrowful expression, he began to tell this somewhat sad story!
The story of the missing mermaid is actually quite similar to the murder case on Moonshadow Island.
Makoto Asai and Kimie Shimabukuro were also characters that Natsume couldn't accept when she read the manga back then!
A dugong celebration passed down through generations.
An ancient and fantastical legend of mermaids.
This is how American Island attracts tourists.
Kimie Shimabukuro and her family have been protecting these things.
Even though, because of this ethereal legend, her mother, a former witch who had been impersonating the Longevity Witch after her grandmother's death, was burned alive by three childhood friends, she did not abandon this duty.
Even this time.
Unable to suppress the hatred in her heart, she wanted to kill those "good friends" who were stained with her mother's blood.
Her plan was nothing more than to abandon the identity of Shimabukuro Kimie and let her die.
And she continues to play the role of the long-lived old woman—
One thing to say!
She's so kind, it's almost saintly!
"Even if your plan succeeds, you'll only be able to appear as that longevity old woman from now on. Don't you feel regretful?"
Xia Ye frowned and said:
"Besides, the fate of your little island shouldn't be borne by your frail shoulders. Have you ever considered that without the legend of immortality, the American island might develop even better? For example, high-quality seafood, mermaid-themed items, and grand festivals that have shed their mystique—these could all become unique features of the island."
"I have thought about it—"
As a woman in her early twenties, how could Kimie Shimabukuro not have considered what it would be like to become a long-lived woman? She had also thought about letting go of this heavy burden, but—
"This is my mother's last wish..."
"Okay~"
Xia Ye shook her head.
Kind people always like to put various constraints on themselves.
Meanwhile, the wicked always live freely and easily—that's the damn reality!