A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 185 Newcomers Onboarding
Mai Ye Shenli is not so obsessed with money. She cares more about the fact that her prey was snatched away by others.

What’s even more frustrating is that the one who snatched away the “prey” was not a colleague, but a “hero” active in the surface world.

——Lin Wuming did not accept any commission or take on the commission to destroy the "Dark May Plan" out of personal gain. He really acted for the "selfless" reason of saving the experimental subjects trapped in it.

At most... it contains some personal feelings of revenge for oneself.

Therefore, Mai Ye Shenli couldn't find any reason to cause trouble for Lin Wuming. It was even more impossible for him to rob others because Lin Wuming didn't accept any compensation at all!
There was no chance of getting the mission reward, and he couldn't really go and beat Lin Wuming up to vent his anger. In desperation, Mai Ye Shenli had to minimize the losses as much as possible.

——At least get the talents selected in advance!

It happened that during this period, Kinuhata's favorite's ability level was promoted again, becoming a level 4 ability user.

——If we can add a level 4 to the "props", the failure to complete the mission this time would not be such a loss.

"So, this is what it is now." Mai Ye Shenli concluded. She looked at Kinuhata's favorite and waved her hand to point to the luxurious apartment they were in. "This is why you are here."

"Don't worry," Mai Ye Shenli said with a smile, "You are a talent I personally selected. How could I let you go so easily before I can fully utilize your value?"

Although her words sounded a bit cold and ruthless, after this short time together, Kinuhata Suzuai probably also realized that this should be Maizono Shiori's personal style.

Having already prepared for the worst, Kinuhata Zuiai certainly wouldn't be dissatisfied with the current outcome.

"Alright," Mai Ye Shen Li waved his hand after finishing speaking, "The newbie's first mission is over. You can show her around the room and help her change clothes."

After saying that, Mai Ye Shenli returned to the lounge chair on the balcony, ready to continue sunbathing.

"And this," Mai Ye Shenli suddenly turned around and threw a card to Kinuhata Sukai, "This is the reward for your first mission."

Anonymous cash card - a convenient item that can be used to spend money in most stores in Academy City, or directly exchanged for cash.

Because of its convenience and secrecy, it is popular among certain specific groups of people - especially among dark organizations and armed groups of people with disabilities.

Juanqi Zuai took the card in a hurry, and Franda next to her took out the instrument and scanned it for her.

"One hundred thousand yen." Franda glanced at the number on the instrument. "It's probably the pocket money Mugino gave you. After all, you just graduated from the research institute and probably don't have any personal savings."

"One... one hundred thousand!" Kinuhata was surprised. As expected, they were an ANBU organization living in such a luxurious room. They were really rich!

"Kinahita, come here." Takitsubo Rikou waved at her from the door of a room not far away. "This room is for you to use."

As she spoke, she handed two keys to Kinuhata's favorite: "The big one is the key to the apartment door, and the small one is the key to your personal room. You can use your personal room as you please, but you can't do dangerous experiments in it, make too much noise, or create strange smells."

As she spoke, Takitsubo Rikou stared unabashedly at Frenda. The reason these "House Rules" existed was because Frenda had once caused quite a commotion by mixing explosives in her room while experimenting with a new formula. At that time, she had been severely punished by Mugino Shiori.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about it anymore." Franda laughed it off. "I've already set up a lab somewhere else. I won't bother you anymore."

"One more thing," Takitsubo Rikou looked at Kinuhata Sukai seriously, "You've joined the 'Tools' now, so for the sake of you and your companions, it's better to keep a distance from them from now on."

The reason why Kinuhata's favorite accepted the invitation and came here on her own initiative was because she was attracted by the high remuneration offered by the Anbu organization.

——As the "big sister", Juanqi's biggest desire is to make money to improve the living conditions of her companions.

Before coming here, she naively thought that joining the Anbu organization was just a special job. Except for "working" time, she could return to the abandoned school and live with her companions at other times.

But after experiencing the atmosphere here firsthand, Juanqi Zuiai immediately realized that this is not such a tolerant world, and it is impossible for you to come and go as you please.

Not only was her personal freedom restricted for the sake of confidentiality, but even for the sake of her companions who were ordinary people, she had to draw a line between herself and them. Otherwise, she might end up hurting them.

"The world we ANBU members live in is a very cruel one," Takitsubo Rikou continued. "The meaning of our existence is to solve problems outside of the rules and moral systems - by any means necessary."

"Similarly, the enemies we face aren't bound by rules or morals," Takitsubo Rikou said. "So, our battles can easily affect those around us."

"Of course," she continued, glancing back at Franda who was walking through the living room. "Frenda is a special case. She's confident she can protect her family—and she only has one family member, making them a small target and not difficult to protect."

At this time, Franda came running over: "Of course, my sister is so cute, no one will hurt her."

After saying that, she put her hands on her hips and looked at Kinuhata's favorite: "Are you ready? After you look at the room, go buy some clothes. There's a shopping street downstairs!"

Frenda looked eager to try, and couldn't wait. "Takitsubo too, hurry up and change your clothes and get ready to go out! According to Mugino's orders, we have to dress up the newcomers properly."

"No, the leader just wants me to change into something more decent." Frightened by Flanda's aura, Juanqi Zuiai said quickly.

Just now, when coming here, Kinuhata took a quick look at the shopping street downstairs of the apartment building - it was a shopping place that matched this luxurious apartment and was full of expensive atmosphere.

After just a few quick glances, Juanqi was blinded by the dazzling golden light and the long string of zeros on the price tag.

She knew at that time that it was definitely not a place where people like her could set foot!

Although she had just received a reward of 100,000 yen from Mugino Shiori, Kinuhata Suai was skeptical about how much she could buy in a place like that with that little money...

(End of this chapter)