Yan was genuinely grateful to this inexplicable man, Ashikaga Koichi, even though he had no romantic feelings for him—whether he was friend or foe didn't matter, since he wasn't him. But to Ashikaga Koichi, he had always been himself, and had never changed.

0103 Emergency Operation [Please Subscribe]

"I... am interested in bestiality. As a return gift, let's have sex, I'll give you an aphrodisiac, woof-chan. But as compensation, I'll also thrust all the way to the back of your throat..."

Ashikaga Hiroichi's sudden remark shocked Tsunemori Akane once again.

But Yan didn't care at all.

He even said...

"Next time."

And so the conversation ended. Tsunemori Akane didn't know what her relationship was with this erratic man, nor what had happened between them before. However, everything was currently too pressing for her to focus on.

The two walked towards the door.

Yan said as he walked.

"Start by searching for information. Wang Linglao, is there any related item?"

"This one……"

Tsunemori Akane couldn't answer either, so she frantically checked the data on her portable terminal, quickly skimming through the displayed information before giving a hurried reply.

“At Sakura Academy… there are students with the same surname enrolled. This child is related by blood.”

While Tsunemori Akira and En were conducting their investigation, Seiryu was not idle either. They visited Sakura-sou Academy to conduct an investigation, hoping to find clues related to the case.

Moreover, Zheng Lu used Misa-chan's image very carefully.

This will make teenagers more likely to lower their guard.

However, things did not go as smoothly as they had expected. Just when Zheng Lu was feeling a bit frustrated, he received a call from Yan and quickly connected to the projection, which startled the children around him.

Many timid girls were even scared and screamed.

"Who is that?"

"That is how the matter?"

Who is this man?

"No way, the cute Misa-chan who just talked to me is actually a grown man. What is he up to?"

"That really startled me."

"How annoying, what's going on?!"

……

Chaos erupted among the students. These teenagers were naturally sensitive and interested in everything, so the situation became difficult to control for a while. Ginoza heard the screams and rushed over, shouting loudly at Seiji.

"This idiot!"

"Wait a minute! There's a suspect among the students!"

At this moment, Zheng Lu also saw Yan. He strode forward, and the sound of his footsteps and shouts attracted the attention of many people.

The series of unexpected events annoyed Ginoza.

"What exactly are you trying to do? We've repeatedly told you through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology that the search operation must take into full consideration the need to avoid upsetting the students..."

However, Ginoza was ignored.

More and more students gathered around, rushing towards the scene. Yan kicked open the door to the art classroom without hesitation, while Wang Lingli Huazi merely glanced at him indifferently, her eyes showing no surprise, astonishment, or even the slightest emotional fluctuation.

His eyes were as cold as ice.

"It must be Wang Ling Li Hua Zi."

"Is there a problem?"

The action was swift and decisive; without hesitation, Yan aimed his Dominator at Wang Ling Li Hua Zi, the very man who had kicked the door open. He already had a plan in mind and knew who the suspect was. If not now, when?

0104 Lockdown Academy [Please Subscribe]

"Crime coefficient? 472? Execution mode? Lethal? Elimination mode? Aim carefully..." Just as he was aiming, a teacher rushed forward without hesitation. The movement was incredibly clumsy, and what left Yan speechless was that the teacher still had a righteous and awe-inspiring look on his face.

"madness."

Yan casually and effortlessly deflected the teacher's weight, sending him sprawling to the ground. The teacher was as if he had been hit by a diamond, and was even bounced off, crashing heavily to the ground.

"Stop...stop!"

The teacher felt as if his whole body was falling apart, but his sense of justice made him want to pounce again. However, this time he failed and was subdued by Zheng Lu, lying on the ground unable to move.

"Yan, go search!"

"I know, Uncle!" At the moment of action, Yan's lips curled into a wicked smile. This Wang Ling Li Hua Zi was even more interesting than he had thought, and things were developing in an increasingly interesting direction. Sure enough, the suspect, or rather the criminal, was a very interesting person.

This student was considered an excellent student by the teachers at Sakura Frost Academy.

A girl who has always enjoyed special treatment.

Genius girl.

Wang Ling Li Hua Zi, who was revered by the students and considered an unattainable goddess, has now become a criminal who deserves to die.

A message from Ginoza came through the bag.

"Immediately seal off the entire academy area! Mobilize all independent machines!"

News of what was happening here spread throughout Sakura-shimo Academy in a short time, and student IDs swarmed in, threatening to cause a riot if not controlled in time. Among these students who had come to join the fun was Shimotsuki Mika.

Her eyes were full of helplessness.

Why? Why did I say those things? Is it because of what I said that they think Wang Ling Li Hua Zi is a criminal?

Won't this cause her trouble?

Had my jealousy truly reached such an uncontrollable point? To reveal that information to them because of my own jealousy. However, Shimotsuki Mika suddenly saw the portrait in the painting; how could she not recognize it?

Yes……

That's Kagami!!

That was her good friend, Kagami.

Both the expression and the familiar face were those of Kagami, whom she knew. Why was Kagami in the portrait?

Countless questions swirled in her mind, leaving Shimotsuki Mika's thoughts blank. An extremely ominous premonition was creeping over her.

……

The security room of Sakura-sou Academy was filled with members of the Criminal Investigation Department.

"We can't find a single student. What's going on?"

Ginoza was absolutely furious; this was a disgrace to their criminal investigation department.

The other party is a minor girl.

If he can't even do something this simple, how can he face other, more dangerous cases? How can he be qualified to do this job and take responsibility? Ginoza's anger was hard to hide, his face was flushed red, and his fists were clenched tightly.

Everyone else was afraid of being caught in the crossfire.

Ginoza had shipped goods before, but this time he went too far. He was genuinely angry and had lost his temper. However, no one dared to object, as the consequences were not something everyone could bear.

0105 The Only Flame [Please Subscribe]

"The security measures here are all focused on the entrances and exits; playing hide-and-seek is a piece of cake. The surveillance cameras are all set up with blind spots. So, this is what they mean by 'taking care of wealthy students,' right?" Teng calmly analyzed before speaking.

What he said does make sense.

This is the current state of the academy.

"...Could we select only Wang Ling Li Hua Zi's portion from the surveillance camera footage of the past few days?"

Compared to the furious Ginoza, En was more like the commander of this operation.

A calm mind.

Meticulous thinking.

A bold guess.

A decisive search for verification.

Many excellent qualities are concentrated in Yan. He is far more outstanding than Ginoza, and also more farsighted and visionary.

"If the headquarters laboratory could support it, this level of retrieval could be done immediately..." Rokugozuka's words were tinged with helplessness and resentment.

After all, the facilities in the main laboratory are very complete.

There are also many talented people.

Their support would be of paramount importance to solving this case, and might even lead to a swift and decisive breakthrough.

"Make it for me."

Liuhezuka couldn't stand it any longer. These guards were a bunch of good-for-nothings; relying on them would be a waste of time. It would be much more efficient for him to take matters into his own hands. Now was a time to race against time, and there was no time to worry about rules.

"But... Wang Linglaoyi? How do you know he painted that kind of picture?"

"Originality... right?"

Tsunemori Akane interjected unexpectedly, with a hint of pride in her voice.

"What?" Ginoza's tone was serious and even a little frightening, and even Tsunemori Akane was startled by his sudden appearance.

"No, what I mean is, there's no artistry in the criminal profile, that, through criminal profiling..."

"Flame...you figured out from the beginning that those two things weren't Fujima Kosaburo's crimes?" Ginoza asked in surprise.

He finally realized something.

However, this isn't really surprising, given that Yan has done more than one or two incredible things or created countless miracles. Each time, just when things seem hopeless, a new path opens up, and these miracles are always created by Yan.

"For this criminal, the place where the body is displayed can be anywhere that can be seen. Fujima would never choose a park twice. That guy is fixated on having specific people see it and on the theme he must convey. The one who killed Satsuki Katsura and Masami Yamaguchi was just a copycat... just a brat's idea to cause chaos in the world."

"However, we cannot be certain that it was all Wang Ling Li Hua Zi's doing."

"We can't just leave a girl with such a high crime rate unattended, right?"

The information obtained by the ruler is shared by everyone.

This was specifically designed for better coordinated operations.

Rokugozuka, who had been focused on his work, spoke up.

"Portrait search complete. Take a look."

In an instant, countless scenes appeared, and they all had a striking similarity: the protagonist of all of them was the same person—Wang Ling Li Hua Zi.

0106 Hidden Space [Please Subscribe]

"...Hmm, she's a very sociable child, always surrounded by people."

"So we can assume that anyone acting alone has a reason. ...This image isn't from a dormitory or a school building. Where is the camera from?"

"It's the garbage disposal facility inside the dormitory. What's she doing in a place like that?"

"Go and have a look."

Yan got up and left.

Those scenes flashed through his mind, each one vividly etched in his memory. A good memory was one of Yan's many abilities, so this particular scene posed no difficulty for him. What flashed through his mind were the surveillance cameras surrounding the biochemical waste treatment facility.

The criminals seized control of the ruler.

They advanced cautiously, conducting a thorough search of the entire building. The Dominator was more than just a gun; it possessed other functions, such as the ability to see through projected images to reveal the true nature of the walls, allowing them to uncover more clues.

"...Gino."

Yan's gestures were clear and unambiguous.

The instructions were clear.

He walked ahead, with Rokugozuka and Seiryu behind him. The door in front of them required live verification, but it couldn't stop them. The self-propelled machine successfully exploded, and Yan and his men rushed inside.

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