Knights Don't Need a Youthful Romance Story

"How should we handle the subsequent impact?"

The senior colleague, with faint dark circles under his eyes, placed a document in front of Horikita Manabu and asked in a slightly teasing tone.

Although he had been working for almost ten hours straight, this senior colleague still looked very energetic.

In fact, this person is considered a veteran of the Chiba base.

I worked here before Luo Zhen came to the base to report for duty.

For him, the ease of his daily work is actually a matter of the last two years.

Before Luo Zhen came to report for duty, the entire base was in a state of habitual overtime every day.

Everyone, from top to bottom, was on edge.

There's no other way; without top-tier combat capabilities, we can only rely on the cooperation of special forces soldiers and on-the-spot judgment.

After each task, everyone would fall into a frenzy of overtime work.

From environmental damage to casualties and the wear and tear of various weapons, etc.

Each task requires a significant amount of time for verification and inspection.

This senior colleague finds his current job somewhat nostalgic.

"It could be an explosion caused by a natural gas leak, or it could be a fight between local yakuza groups and foreign organizations."

"After that, they will probably shift their focus and target two disgraced celebrities as examples."

Although he hasn't officially started working yet, Horikita Manabu is already very familiar with this process.

It's nothing more than a temporary excuse to divert attention.

After all, people are restless and impatient in today's society.

Those who seem bored yet energetic, who are inquisitive and capable of getting to the bottom of things, are ultimately a tiny minority.

Most people's attention will soon be drawn to other things.

For example, celebrities with bad reputations whose careers have collapsed.

What people love to see most is someone who was once high and mighty falling from grace.

Moreover, these celebrities with bad records are themselves of poor character and morally corrupt.

You've had your fill of enjoyment; now, let's make a contribution to world peace.

"Very good, you are now a mature adult."

The smiling senior patted Horikita Manabu on the shoulder and then continued with his work.

Looking at the extra document in front of him, Horikita Manabu remained silent for two seconds.

Is this what they call the care and concern that senior colleagues show to their juniors?

That's really heavy.

However, Horikita Manabu did not complain.

Putting aside the fact that this document is far from being an exploitation of younger generations.

Take, for example, the senior colleague who guided me through the work from the moment I entered the base, helping me to get into a better working state.

It's perfectly normal to be assigned some work that wasn't originally yours.

After all, no one really thinks that it's a given that others help them without them having to report it, right?

People who have this kind of thinking generally don't end up doing very well.

On the other side, Luo Zhen was discussing with Joseph what to do with the body left behind by Mace.

"This guy has really left behind a lot of trouble."

Looking at the body inside the containment chamber made entirely of special glass, Luo Zhen's expression was slightly helpless.

If it weren't for the Science Patrol's unscientific glass, containing this thing would be a huge problem.

Even though McCann's power and will have long since departed, this clone's body will continue to influence the surrounding metal and mechanical creations.

Just like how even if a god falls from grace, unique phenomena will form around his body.

"This is indeed a big problem."

Looking at the information on the tablet, Joseph felt a little nauseous.

Just to house this thing, the base built a new containment facility nearby specifically to house this body.

The containment chamber for the mechanical angels was specifically placed in the furthest place from this thing to prevent it from being affected.

It is also specially made of non-metallic materials.

The construction workers who worked through the night almost died.

Although it will be shipped to headquarters later, the expenses will be reimbursed by headquarters.

However, many aspects will need to be adjusted afterward.

The few lines on paper required many people to work around the clock to barely complete them.

"It's all thanks to you."

Joseph put away the tablet and said with some emotion.

Facing an enemy of this caliber, it is no longer something that can be defeated by simple plans and strategies.

Just like Kars back then, it wasn't so much that he successfully banished Kars through his own strategies, but rather that the will of Earth gave him a push at a crucial moment.

After all, he was almost ready to give up in the end.

This time, being able to contain this enemy was entirely due to Luo Zhen's efforts.

Throughout the entire process.

Joseph was also somewhat emotional when he talked about this.

Why aren't there any brainless villains like those in novels who steal credit and jump out to slap them in the face?

Are most people this rational and discerning?

What Joseph didn't actually consider was whether he could claim any credit for it.

If you actually did that, there's a high probability you wouldn't make it back alive.

It's already quite good that I can contribute my remaining energy as a D-level personnel.

Chapter 1039 Conan's Unwillingness

It's practically impossible for someone to steal credit for something.

However, a riot involving the containment object is very possible.

After all, what was contained this time was unusual.

We've taken in gods before, especially at our branch in Japan.

Each base typically houses several Japanese mythical creatures or spirits.

But this time, the god is different.

This is truly a terrifying existence that could bring annihilation to humanity with just a glance.

Even Joseph and Rozen had to treat it with caution.

If something goes wrong, the two of them might be fine, but it would be a terrifying crisis for the rest of the people.

It's like a branch in India.

Although I'm not particularly fond of India, a fascinating place, and because of its chaotic environment, containment missions are quite troublesome.

But the work still needs to be done.

The organization still has many branches there.

The branch there is in a state of high tension all year round.

Because of the dire situation in India.

If any contained items escape, they are basically impossible to recover.

Luo Zhen guards the remains of McCann in the newly built asylum.

Joseph, on the other hand, headed to the containment chamber where the mechanical angels were located.

The current Mechanical Angels have been definitively classified as humanoid mechanical life forms in the organization's documents, and are referred to as Mechanical Angels instead of Minagawa Akane.

Because researchers could no longer find any trace of Akane Minagawa in her.

From its appearance and body structure to subsequent tests, it has lost a characteristic that a human should have.

Even calling out Minagawa Akane's name and showing her things that she was familiar with could not move her.

She always had a cold and aloof demeanor.

He also seemed indifferent to external stimuli.

Regardless of whether the soul inside the other person's body is still Minagawa Akane, or whether Minagawa Akane's soul still exists.

It seems that none of that matters now.

The other party has lost its human identity and everything human.

Naturally, it should not be treated in a human way.

Meanwhile, the turmoil in the outside world has gradually subsided.

"Whoa, that's dangerous!"

Kogoro Mouri, sprawled on the sofa in his office, drank beer and watched the TV program with some surprise.

The program was broadcasting a news report, which stated that a natural gas leak and explosion had occurred in Chiba, and the area was now completely sealed off.

Kogoro Mouri didn't want to comment much on this kind of news that sounded so absurd.

After all, he could be considered half a party involved.

The television program made no mention whatsoever of the people with gears inside their bodies.

Kogoro Mouri, a detective and former police officer, could spot the problem at a glance.

It's easy to guess with a little thought that this news is fake news released by the authorities to appease the public.

Even if he guessed it, Kogoro Mouri didn't intend to investigate further.

This was completely irrelevant to him.

Moreover, he had great faith in Hyakki Funetaro.

Although he hadn't had many interactions with the other person, he was certain that the other person was an upright police officer.

Since the other party is not contacting me now, there's no need for me to keep going through all that trouble myself.

Why not stay home, have a few drinks, and watch a replay of Yoko Okino's concert?

However, the simpleton next to him thought differently.

"There's definitely a big problem here!"

Sitting on the sofa, biting his nails, Conan muttered to himself with a serious expression.

The detective's intuition told him that this matter was definitely not that simple.

At the same time, the detective's intuition was calling him!

Call upon him to solve this mystery!

As of now, Conan Edogawa remains a staunch materialist.

Even though he personally experienced shrinking and rejuvenation, and watched his childhood sweetheart kick a telephone pole and a Super Saiyan smash concrete with a single punch.

But even so!

Even Conan believes in science!

It can only be said that this matter was actually quite difficult.

"Uncle, how about we...?"

As if he had thought of something, Conan turned his head to look at Kogoro Mouri, who was sprawled on the sofa next to him, as if he wanted to say something.