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Chapter 295 Additional Investment in the Astronomical Switch; Shen Yun's Commission from the Narumi Detective Agency

(The year of the Undead Soldiers in the previous chapter has been changed to 1995 because the plot of the lunar base explosion and the astronomical switch was omitted. This will not affect the reading experience.)

Tokyo, Amanokawa Academy.

Before heading to Fengdu, Shen Yun planned to first investigate the projects of Wang Guangming and singer Lülang.

Although Amanokawa Academy has been established for less than two years, its strong faculty and unique, free-spirited school atmosphere have made it a renowned high school. (Amanokawa's actual age seems to be only ten years, this minor inconsistency doesn't affect the overall picture.)

When Shen Yun arrived at Tianzhichuan Academy, it was already lunchtime.

"Sir, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." I looked up at the light and quickly walked up to Shen Yun, apologizing.

"I didn't have to wait too long. I'm here to check on your project progress before deciding whether to increase investment or terminate it," Shen Yun said calmly, looking at me in the light.

Don't be fooled by the respectful appearance of the person in front of you; he is actually ruthless.

Both the singer Ryō and Emoto Shūki were killed by him, either personally or indirectly.

It's already 1995, and I think Wang Guangming will soon be taking action against the singer, Lü Lang.

So now he's here to collect his payment.

He recalled that the Fourze driver and the astronomical switch were both developed by the singer Green Lang alone.

The problem is, he remembers that the singer, Ryō, will be killed this year by a joint effort of Kōji Iki and Shūki Emoto...

In other words, the Fourze driver and the astronomical switch have already been developed by the singer Green.

At the very least, singer Green Lang has already produced the design drawings.

Perhaps, even the Star Disciple Switch that I envision for the future has already made progress.

"Please follow me." I looked up and immediately led the way.

Shen Yun followed behind me, Wang Guangming, and entered Tianzhichuan Academy.

Because it was lunch break, many students were playing around and laughing, or eating their lunches in quiet corners of the school.

Of course, there's also the classic case of school bullying.

However, this cannot be called school bullying; rather, it is a clear hierarchy like in American schools.

For example, members of the American football team are the top tier on campus, like stars, and are loved by girls.

Then there's the cheerleading captain, who's like a goddess on campus and is adored by everyone.

At the very bottom of the school hierarchy are naturally the bookworms, gloomy men and women, and shut-ins.

Shen Yun couldn't really comment on the school's atmosphere, which resembled that of an American school society.

Upon arriving at the chairman's office, Shen Yun unceremoniously sat down on the sofa.

I also pulled up the research data on the Star Apprentice Switch and said, "This is an astronomical switch that I developed based on the power of the core switch. It can force the human body to evolve rapidly into a super-evolved life form, which is—Zodiarts."

"Good, do you have any test subjects?" Shen Yun nodded slightly and asked.

"Although we already have test subjects, the side effects of rapid evolution are too great and will cause the human body to collapse." I looked up at the light and brought up his experiment on the Star Disciple Switch.

Because they had a core switch for research, they quickly figured out how to utilize cosmic energy, and with the support of substantial funding, their research progressed rapidly.

In just two short years, a finished product was basically developed.

Shen Yun glanced through it briefly and found that the Star Apprentice Switch was not quite perfect at this point in time.

In the experimental footage provided by Wang Guangming, after the test subject used the Star Path Switch, a dark energy screen covered his body, and a constellation pattern lit up on the screen.

The test subject seemed surprised after transforming into a constellation apostle, but soon showed signs of pain, turning back into a human from the constellation apostle's appearance, and his body began to collapse.

Only the Star Disciple switch remained intact.

"Where is the problem?" Shen Yun asked.

"The way we obtain cosmic energy is not stable enough. If we could obtain cosmic energy stably, we might be able to eliminate the aftereffects," I said to the light.

"Where's the singer Greenman?" Shen Yun asked.

"I'll have him come and report to you." I walked to the desk and pressed the button.

The wall slowly opened, revealing a display screen that showed images of the lunar base.

The video shows singer Ryō and Shūki Emoto developing an astronomical switch.

I also told the two of them about Shen Yun's inspection of the progress.

Singer Green Lang also reported his research progress to Shen Yun.

Compared to the Star Apprentice Switch, which allows me to directly use cosmic energy, the Astronomical Switch developed by singer Green Lang is a tool designed to safely utilize cosmic energy.

The astronomical switch draws out the power of 'cosmic energy,' an energy that exists in the universe, and materializes it.

The channel to open up cosmic energy is the Fourze system, which was designed and developed using a safe jump method.

The Fourze system, while not enabling evolution like the Star Switch, is safe and stable, and anyone with adequate physical fitness can use it.

"Your progress is quite good. I'm very optimistic about your future development, so I'll add another 10 billion US dollars to your investment." Shen Yun took a tablet from A2 and brought up the astronomical switch project.

Foundation X doesn't have many projects left, only the Astronomical Switch and the Undead Soldier.

After Shen Yun removed the astronomical switch project from his portfolio, he added an additional investment of tens of billions of US dollars to it.

"Thank you so much." I looked at Guangming and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Building a base on the moon would be an extremely expensive project.

This lunar base alone cost nearly six or seven billion US dollars.

This was the result of joint efforts from NASA and the Russian Federal Space Agency, along with technical support from Consortium X.

Otherwise, the cost would be several times higher.

Aside from the money spent on building the lunar base, the remaining funds have been mostly used up in the past few years.

Shen Yun's additional investment of tens of billions of US dollars also relieved his immediate crisis.

"Please send me a copy of the technical data later," Shen Yun said, putting down his tablet.

"Yes," I nodded to the light.

"Let's go." Shen Yun got up from the sofa and left with A2.

……

Fengdu, where the wind blows through the mountains.

Zhuitong Village is the only village on this mountain. It used to have gold mines and hot springs and is a famous tourist attraction in Fengdu.

The Kagano family once held a position in the village akin to that of royalty.

However, due to the depletion of gold mines and the decrease in the temperature of hot spring water caused by crustal movements, the number of tourists visiting the area has decreased by more than half.

The once prosperous village has gradually declined over the years.

In recent years, most of the villagers in Zhuitong Village have left the village to seek a living in Fengdu.

With only a few households remaining and their lost wealth, the Kagami family, which was gradually declining, still held on in the Fubuki Mountain.

Until the arrival of an archaeological team and a demonic memory, the gradually declining Kagami family was saved.

Of course, this is a story.

At present, Sonozaki Ryubei is still exploring the Earth's Well, excavating relics throughout Fuuto.

Kagami no family.

"Mrs. Kiku, thank you so much for your care and hospitality these past few days. Let me offer you a toast." Sonozaki Ryubei raised her wine glass, looked at the elderly lady sitting at the head of the table, and smiled.

"It's just a small matter, nothing to worry about. As long as Mr. Sonozaki doesn't forget your promise, that's fine." Kiku Kagano smiled, her eyes narrowed.

"Of course not," Sonozaki Ryubei laughed and said.

Although they failed to find the Well of the Earth in Windblown Mountain, they ruled out a wrong answer.

Next, they were heading to the place where they were digging, which was Starfall Valley.

"However, I have a question in my mind, and I wonder if Mr. Sonozaki can answer it for me?" Kiku asked Kagano.

"Speaking."

"Did Mr. Sonozaki's technology not receive investment from Consortium X?"

"Zaizoku X?" Sonozaki Ryubei's brows furrowed slowly.

"This is a powerful organization that is extremely interested in super science and technology, as well as unknown forces and energy. The emerging companies in Fuuto in recent years are all subsidiaries of the X Group. If it weren't for my Kagano family having been operating in Fuuto for so many years and having some connections, I wouldn't have even heard a word about it," Kagano Kiku said.

"There's such a thing..." Sonozaki Ryubei was also somewhat surprised.

"With the technology Mr. Sonozaki developed, if we approached Zaibatsu X, they would probably be very willing to invest," Kiku Kagano said. (In Fuuto Detective, Kiku Kagano has connections with Yukishi Mantou, who was formerly with Zaibatsu X.)

"Thank you for informing me, Mrs. Kiku," said Rubei Sonozaki quickly.

"Isn't this also for our cooperation?" Kikuno said with a smile.

"Indeed, for the sake of our cooperation." Sonozaki Ryubei laughed and downed the drink in his glass.

After the banquet, Sonozaki Ryubei left Mount Fubuki with his archaeological team.

"Dad, can't we stay for two more days?" Six-year-old Sonozaki Raito asked, looking up at Sonozaki Ryubei while holding Mick.

"Someone, don't cause trouble for Dad!" 13-year-old Saeko Sonozaki grabbed the hand of the person who came and scolded him.

"Haha, nothing of the sort." Sonozaki Ryubei waved her hand with a laugh, reached out and patted the head of the person who came from Sonozaki, and said, "We'll be back soon."

The Sonozaki family is still living happily together.

……

Fengdu (Windy City)

No. 3, 1-chome, Kazuka-cho, 2nd district.

"Narumi Detective Agency." Shen Yun looked at the signboard of Narumi Detective Agency and a smile appeared on his face.

At this point in time, the detective agency was run by Narumi Shokichi and his partner, Matsu.

"Narumi Shokichi?" Shen Yun murmured softly, then led A2 into the detective agency. (The older man is really handsome.)

Inside the Narumi Detective Agency.

A middle-aged man, dressed in a white suit vest, with a handsome face and an air of maturity, was roasting coffee beans over an open flame with one hand in his pocket and the other holding a roasting net.

Direct-fire roasting of coffee beans gives them an enticing aroma, flavor, and texture.

However, direct-fire baking is difficult to control the heat, and the temperature is uneven, which can easily lead to burning or undercooking.

While organizing the case files, Matsui Seiichiro smelled a burning odor in the air and quickly waved his hand to dispel it.

Looking at the charred coffee beans, Narumi Shokichi walked to the trash can, dumped all the charred beans in, and sighed, "We have to start all over again."

Seeing his partner burn the coffee beans again, Matsui Seiichiro couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hey Zhuangji, do you want me to look up some information on roasting coffee beans for you? I guarantee you'll succeed on your first try."

"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it. Before I met you, Matsu, coffee has always been my life partner." Narumi Shoki turned around and looked at Matsui Seiichiro, a smile appearing on his rugged face, and said.

"Alright, alright." Matsui Seiichiro gave a helpless smile, then walked over to Narumi Shokichi, picked up the coffee beans that had fallen to the ground, and asked, "So, who's your life partner now?"

"Of course it's you, Matsu. Aren't we the best partners?" Narumi Shokichi smiled.

Matsui Seiichiro smiled brightly and patted Narumi Shokichi on the shoulder before picking up the trash can and heading downstairs to empty it.

"jingle."

At that moment, the door of the Narumi Detective Agency was suddenly pushed open, and Shen Yun, also dressed in white, slowly walked in, followed closely by A2.

Matsui Seiichiro looked at A2, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"I've heard so much about you, Detective Narumi. I have a request for your help," Shen Yun said, looking at Narumi Shokichi.

"A commission?" Narumi Shokichi put down the bean roasting net in his hand and glanced at A2.

He felt a strong sense of threat from this woman's appearance.

Bodyguard?

Narumi Shokichi only glanced at it, but he observed a lot of things.

"Please sit down." Narumi Shokichi walked up to Shen Yun without making a sound and gestured for Shen Yun to sit down.

Shen Yun sat down on the sofa, and Narumi Shokichi sat down opposite him, asking, "What kind of request is it?"

"I'd like to ask you to help me find two people in Fengdu. Money is no object." Shen Yun glanced at A2, who understood and placed a briefcase on the table and opened it.

Inside the box, stacks of ten-thousand-yuan bills were piled up, amounting to at least tens of millions.

"Looking for someone? Do you have any clues?" Narumi Shokichi asked.

"We're looking for an orphaned brother and sister. The brother's name is Sudo Kirihiko, and the sister's name is Sudo Yukie. They're both young, still minors. Is that enough of a clue?" Shen Yun asked.

Matsui Seiichiro, who was standing nearby, also quickly took out his notebook and recorded the clues provided by Shen Yun.

Shen Yun reached into the box and took out a stack of ten thousand yuan bills, placing them on the table. He said, "This is the advance payment for the commission. Once Mr. Minghai finds the brother and sister..."

Before Shen Yun could finish speaking, Narumi Shoki raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, "That's enough. Please leave your contact information."

"Alright." Shen Yun smiled and didn't insist.

A2 picked up a pen, wrote down a phone number, and handed it to Asong.

"Then I'll take my leave now. I look forward to seeing you again." Kamen Rider Skull!

(End of this chapter)